Tom Henihan
Express Staff
@SmokyRiverExprs
Bylaw No. 17-03 – Utility and Sewer
Utility rates have been adjusted to reflect Smoky River Water and Waste Management increases. Motion made to approve Bylaw No. 17-03 Schedule “A” rates as presented effective January 1, 2018: Water consumption from $4.75 per cubic meter to $5.15 per cubic meter. Distribution charge from $57.50 to $61.00 and truck fill from $6.50 per cubic meter to $8.00 per cubic meter. Sewer Rates remain the same.
Bylaw No. 17-01 – Garbage and Recycling
Motion made to approve Bylaw No. 17-01 Fee Schedule as presented effective January 1, 2018: Residential garbage collection rate from $36.50 to $43.00 and commercial collection from $100.00 to $106.00. Recycling rates remain at $9.00. Please note that utility rates are bi-monthly charges.
Economic Development
Motion made to approve the Smoky River Economic Development 2018 budget with a requisition of $5,184.00. Requisition for 2017 was $4,656.00 and is based on population and equalized assessment.
Victims Services
Motion was made to contribute $1.00 per capita to Victim Services for 2018 for a total of $298.00. In 2017, council contributed $2.00 per capita for a total of $532.00.