gŏđŏ
editionap.ca
Vars Industrial Park : owners oppose water line
serviced. “The principle financial benefit to all the taxpayers would be to make the approximately 130 acres that they own (via the municipality) in the park more attractive to new commercial/industrial businesses,” explained mayor J.P. St. Pierre. Attracting new businesses greatly assists existing and future residential taxpayers by offsetting residential tax with an increase of the commercial/industrial tax base.” Kees and Jacky Van Mourik, owners of KC’s Restaurant, say the plan will force them out of business. “I pay $25,000 in taxes to the township, for very little service,” said Kees. “I paid thousands for my well and filters and septic system, which work well and are tested monthly. I would pay for a mandatory system I don’t need.” He also stated that water usage fees would be impossible for him to pay. Tim Parsons owns four acres and a mini- storage business that uses no water. He would have to pay $48,000. At the January 17 Committee of the Whole meeting, he said increased costs would result in the complete loss of some existing businesses and the majority of owners believe future developers should absorb the lion’s share of these projects. He also said perceived benefits are questionable, such as increased property values which raise property taxes and are only valuable when land is sold. The water line would be from the former Embrunmunicipalwell andfiltrationsystem, which has run at the lowest level possible to keep it operational and to maintain the
CANDICE VETTER candice.vetter@eap.on.ca
VARS | Nearly 25 business owners out of 32 in theVars Industrial Park have signed a petition stating their opposition to a new water line and its costing scheme, which they say would burden them with infra- structure costs for little perceived benefit. Business owners first heard of the water installation proposal when notified last October by the Township of Russell of an information session on financial impacts. The costing formula is based on acreage owned. The Township would pay 45 percent of costs, the current landowners would pay 28 percent of costs, and the landowner east of St-Guillaume, Richard Menard, would pay 27 percent. Construction costs are estimated at $12,000 per acre, meaning a landowner with five acres would pay $60,000. They would then pay hookup fees, followed by water consumption user fees. Township Economic Development Officer Daniel Gatien said benefits to landowners include a reliable water system, fire hydrants, decreased insurance costs due to hydrants, and increased property values. The township is also considering installing sewers later at about $38,000 per acre. The township owns about 130 acres in the park, land that Gatien said is difficult to sell because the lots are not
Photo Candiice Vetter
Kees Van Mourik, owner of KC’s Restaurant in the Vars Industrial Park, is one of the 24 business owners in the park who are opposing a proposed water line which they would be expected to foot a quarter of the costs for, based on acreage owned.
township’s Certificate of Approval. This year the township must find another use for that water or incur the costs of complete shutdown and loss of the facility. Opponents also say the process through Council was not properly followed, as it was introduced as part of the 2013 budget. Gatien said the Township notified
landowners by mail in October and held an information session in November. Mayor St. Pierre said the council and staff would look at alternatives and that further negotiations would include industrial park owners. “This proposed project is still in the preliminary stages. There are a lot of details to be worked out before proceeding.”
VOS NOUVELLES MUNICIPALES
Y OUR M UNICIPAL N EWS
717 rue Notre-Dame St. Embrun ON, K0A 1W1 tel: 613-443-3066
2013 winter programs children, teens and adults
information: ŭ www.russell.ca
Course is open to all ages. Child aged between 1-12 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Frank Kinnaird Hall –Russell Arena, Russell 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. March 16 $25/REGISTRATION VOLLEYBALL (Bilingual) École secondaire catholique d’Embrun, Embrun 9 – 14 years old/ 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Feb. 5 – Apr. 9 $35/CHILD BADMINTON (Bilingual) Material needed:badminton racket St-Thomas Aquinas Secondary School, Russell 9 – 14 years old / 7:30 – 8:30 p.m. Mondays, Feb. 4 – Apr. 15 $35/CHILD FUNFIT –BOYS ONLY! (English) Instructor: Pam Masey www.FunFitFriends. ca École secondaire catholique d’Embrun, Embrun 6 – 8 years old 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. Saturdays, Feb. 9 – Apr. 20 $65/CHILD TALENTFIT -GIRLS ONLY!(English) Instructor: Pam Masey www.FunFitFriends. ca École secondaire catholique d’Embrun, Embrun 6 – 13 years old / 10:45 - 11:45 a.m Saturdays, Feb. 9 – Apr. 20 $65/CHILD KARATE -SELF-DEFENCE (Bilingual) Shotokan style for children Instructor: Sensei Ghislain Desrosiers Palais des Sports Hall, Embrun 5 – 17 years old / 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Wednesdays, Feb. 6 – Apr. 10 XQLIRUPSD\DEOHDWÚUVWFODVV
MOMMY & ME BALLET (English) Palais des Sports Hall, Embrun 18 mths – 3 years old / 11:15 – 12:00 p.m. Saturdays, Feb. 9 – Apr. 20 $70/CHILD BALLET FOR STARTERS (English) Palais des Sports Hall, Embrun 3 – 4 years old / 10:30 – 11:15 a.m. Saturdays, Feb. 9 – Apr. 20 $70/CHILD LITTLE BALLERINAS (English) Palais des Sports Hall, Embrun 5 – 6 years old / 6:15 – 7:00 p.m. Thursdays, Feb. 7 – Apr. 11 $70/CHILD BALLET (English)
YOGALATES (English) Materials needed: yoga mat. Palais des Sports Hall, Embrun 16+ / 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Tuesdays, Feb. 5 – Apr. 9
$110 +HST/ADULT
Fridays only, Feb. 8 – Apr. 19
$75/CHILD
$110 +HST/ADULT
GUITAR (Bilingual) Embrun Community Centre, Embrun 6 – 8 years old / 6:15 – 7:00 p.m. Wednesdays, Feb. 6 – Apr. 10 Embrun Community Centre, Embrun 9 – 12 years old / 7:00 – 7:45 p.m. Wednesdays, Feb. 6 – Apr. 10 TENNIS - Intro Levels 1 and 2 (Bilingual) Material needed: Tennis racket École secondaire catholique d’Embrun, Embrun 9 – 14 years old / 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Feb. 5 – Apr. 9. NEW FRONTIERS (Bilingual) A special needs social and recreational program catered to youth and young adults with a disability. Please contact Phil Surgeson 613-443- 1386 BOWLING LEAGUES FOR CHILDREN Bowling Hall, Embrun Please contact Mr. Alain Bruyère at 613- 443-3036 CAKE DECORTATING - Level 1 (Bilingual) Frank Kinnaird Hall – Russell Arena, Russell 16+ / 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. Wednesdays Feb. 6, 13, 20, 27 $85 + HST/ADULT Tarot Reading for Beginners Palais des Sports Hall, Embrun 18+ / 8:00 – 9:15 p.m. Thursdays, Feb. 7 – Apr. 11 $75 + HST/ADULT $35/CHILD $35/CHILD $35/CHILD
Wednesdays & Fridays, Feb. 6 – Apr. 19 $205 + HST/ADULT SELF-DEFENCE FOR ADULTS AND SENIORS (Bilingual) Instructor:Sensei Ghislain Desrosiers Palais des Sports Hall, Embrun 18+ / 7:40 – 9:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Feb. 6 – Apr. 11. IRUXQLIRUPSD\DEOHDWÚUVWFODVV $100 + HST/ADULT
$110 + HST/ADULT École élémentaire catholique La Croisée, Embrun 16+/7:00 – 8:00 p.m. Wednesdays,Feb. 6 – Apr. 10 $110 + HST/ADULT PILOXING FOR WOMEN ONLY (English) www.piloxing.com Materials needed: mat. École élémentaire catholique La Croisée, Embrun 16+ / 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. Wednesdays, Feb. 6 – Apr. 10 $110 + HST/ADULT Palais des Sports Hall, Embrun BABY & ME – STRENGTH & TONING (English) Materials needed: mat. Palais des Sports Hall, Embrun 6 weeks - 6 mths old/ 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Mondays, Feb. 4 – Apr. 15 $110 + HST/ADULT LONG & LEAN (English) Materials needed: Weights, small ball & mat. Palais des Sports Hall, Embrun 16+ / 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. Fridays, Feb 8 – Apr. 19 $110 + HST/ADULT
ZUMBA FOR WOMEN only (English) Palais des Sports Hall, Embrun 16+/ 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays, Feb. 5 – Apr. 9 Palais des Sports Hall, Embrun 16+ / 6:15 – 7:15 p.m. Tuesdays, Feb. 5 – Apr. 9 HATHA YOGA (English) Materials needed: yoga mat. Palais des Sports Hall, Embrun 18+/ 7:30 – 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Feb. 5 – Apr. 9 Palais des Sports Hall, Embrun 18+ / 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Fridays, Feb 8 – Apr. 19
Palais des Sports Hall, Embrun 6 – 9 years old /7:00 – 7:45 p.m. Thursdays, Feb. 7 – Apr. 11 HIP HOP (Bilingual) Palais des Sports Hall, Embrun 4 – 7 years old/ 6:15 – 7:00 p.m. 8 -14 years old/7:00 – 7:45 p.m. Mondays, Feb. 4 – Apr. 15
$110 + HST/ADULT
$70/CHILD
$110 + HST/ADULT
$85/CHILD Marionville Community Centre, Marionville 4 – 7 years old / 6:15 – 7:00 p.m. 8 -14 years old / 7:00 – 7:45 p.m. 14 – 17 years old / 7:45 – 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Feb. 5 – Apr. 9 VALENTINE’S DAY WORKSHOP (Bilingual) Course is open to all ages. Child aged between 1-12 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Frank Kinnaird Hall –Russell Arena, Russell 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Feb. 12 $25/REGISTRATION ST-PATRICK’S DAY WORKSHOP (Bilingual) $85/CHILD
$110 + HST/ADULT
$110 + HST/ADULT
BOOGIE BOOTCAMP FOR WOMEN (English) &HUWLÚHG,QVWUXFWRU 3DPHOD0DVH\ www.FunFitFriends.ca Materials needed: yoga mat - water bottle. École secondaire catholique d’Embrun, Embrun 18+/ 8:30- 9:30 a.m. Saturdays, Feb. 9 – Apr. 20 $115 + HST/ADULT
18+ / 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. Mondays, Feb. 4 – Apr. 15
$110 + HST/ADULT
HATHA YOGA – YIN YANG (English) Materials needed: yoga mat and towel Frank Kinnaird Hall – Russell Arena, Russell 18+/ 9:30 – 11:00 a.m. Wednesdays only, Feb. 6 – Apr. 10
REGARDEZ NOS RÉUNIONS DE CONSEIL SUR LE WEB... WWW.RUSSELL.CA To view this information in English, please visit the Township’s website or pick up a copy of The Villager.
Made with FlippingBook Online newsletter