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Wednesday, October 11, 2006 · Page 2 Town spending CHARLES W. MCLEAN NOVEMBER 13TH 2006 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 "I'm probably very anal about the process because basically anything that comes through, I'm reviewing it," she said. Hunter said Balvert's claim that the Business Improvement Area is not being charged for their use of an office and accounting services is untrue. The BIA's expenses are paid by the BIA levy, she said. "While this has been the case in the past, in February 2006, based on a report prepared by the treasury department and in a meeting with the BIA, it was resolved that commencing in 2007, the BIA would be charged for accounting and IT services provided by the treasury department, together with a charge for office space," Hunter's report reads. "Additionally, commencing in 2006, it was council's resolution that the BIA reimburse the town for usage of photocopying equipment and the postage meter." The report also addresses the use of credit cards for FOR COUNCILLOR OF WARD 3 LAKESHORE "Let my Municipal experience and my knowledge of our Municipality work for you." Over 25 years experience in financial and administrative functions in Municipal and Healthcare Organizations. Lifelong resident of Ward 3. COMMUNITY, EXPERIENCE. For further information please call (519) 727-6316 business lunches. Hunter calculated that 10 percent of the credit card purchases reviewed by Balvert were for food. "The cost of food purchases for lunch meetings on work-related matters account for 0.01375 percent of the total operating expenditures during this 31-month period, excluding transfers to reserves and debt servicing," the report states. Mr. Balvert was contacted for comment on this story. Messages to his home were not returned. ROOFING & SIDING BOOK EARLY! KEN-CO 776-8340 KEN COLENUTT Call for a FREE Estimate Hold removed from Kimball development Essex town council has removed the holding symbol for the Kimball Estates development project. Chief Administrative Officer Wayne Miller said the holding symbol is removed on a development project when water and sewer services are available at the site. "As soon as they are ready to proceed they ask us to remove the hold," Miller said. "They can start building as soon as they have an approved plan of subdivision." The project includes plans for 16 single-unit detached dwellings and 88 townhouses on the northeast side of Hanlan Street between Fairview and Brien Avenue. Apple Basket winners announced ALL WORK GUARANTEED The winners of the Apple Festival Basket draw, held Oct. 2 were as follows 1st prize, Marion Baldwin, large apple basket; 2nd prize, Michelle Morencie, medium apple basket; 3rd prize, Cindy McPhedran, small apple basket. NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC SCHOOL ELECTORS OF THE TOWN OF ESSEX MUNICIPAL ELECTION NOVEMBER 13, 2006 Please take notice that a MUNICIPAL ELECTION will be held on Monday November 13, 2006 for the following offices: NOTICE TO THE SEPARATE SCHOOL ELECTORS OF THE TOWN OF ESSEX MUNICIPAL ELECTION NOVEMBER 13, 2006 Please take notice that a MUNICIPAL ELECTION will be held on Monday November 13, 2006 for the following offices: WINDSOR ESSEX CATHOLIC DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD: Leamington, Essex, Pelee Island & Kingsville Trustee: Mary DiMENNA Richard KNIAZIEW QUALIFICATIONS OF ELECTORS: A person is entitled to be an elector if, on Voting Day (November 13, 2006) he or she: a) is a Canadian citizen, b) is at least eighteen (18) years old, c) resides in the municipality, or is the owner or tenant of land in the municipality, or the spouse or same-sex partner of such person, d) is not prohibited by any other legislation from holding Municipal Office. VOTER NOTIFICATION CARDS: In the near future, you should receive a Voter Notification Card. This card will advise you of the location where you vote. Please bring this card with you to the poll. It will help the Deputy Returning Officer to identify you as an elector and speed up the election process. If you do not receive a Voter Notification Card or if the information contained on the card is incorrect, please contact 519-776-7336 ext. 10 or 11. ADVANCED POLLS: Arrangements for Advanced Polls have been made for those persons who may not be able to vote on the regular Election Day. The Advanced Polls will be held on Saturday, November 4, 2006 between the hours of 10:00 AM and 6:00 PM. Locations are as follows: Ward 1 Essex Municipal Building, 33 Talbot Street South, Essex Ward 2 Gesto Fire Station, 2612 County Road 12, Gesto Harrow Arena Community Centre Room, McAffee St., Harrow Ward 3 Harrow Arena Community Centre Room, McAffee St., Harrow Ward 4 PROXY VOTE: If you are unable to vote at either the Regular or Advanced Poll, you can appoint a proxy voter. Proxies must be on a prescribed form and certified by the Office of the Clerk. Proxy forms are available by contacting the Clerk's Office during regular business hours and also from noon to 5:00 PM on the day of Advanced Poll. J. E. Marion, Clerk and Returning Officer Town of Essex 519-776-7336 ext.12 Cheryl Bondy Deputy Clerk-Treasurer & Assistant Returning Officer Town of Essex 519-776-7336 ext. 32 GREATER ESSEX COUNTY DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD: Essex & Kingsville Trustee: Julia BURGESS Kevin MADDEN QUALIFICATIONS OF ELECTORS: A person is entitled to be an elector if, on Voting Day (November 13, 2006) he or she: a) is a Canadian citizen, b) is at least eighteen (18) years old, c) resides in the municipality, or is the owner or tenant of land in the municipality, or the spouse or same-sex partner of such person, d) is not prohibited by any other legislation from holding Municipal Office. VOTER NOTIFICATION CARDS: In the near future, you should receive a Voter Notification Card. This card will advise you of the location where you vote. Please bring this card with you to the poll. It will help the Deputy Returning Officer to identify you as an elector and speed up the election process. If you do not receive a Voter Notification Card or if the information contained on the card is incorrect, please contact 519-776-7336 ext. 10 or 11. ADVANCED POLLS: Arrangements for Advanced Polls have been made for those persons who may not be able to vote on the regular Election Day. The Advanced Polls will be held on Saturday, November 4, 2006 between the hours of 10:00 AM and 6:00 PM. Locations are as follows: Essex Municipal Building, 33 Talbot Street South, Essex Ward 1 Ward 2 Gesto Fire Station, 2612 County Road 12, Gesto Harrow Arena Community Centre Room, McAffee St., Harrow Ward 3 Harrow Arena Community Centre Room, McAffee St., Harrow Ward 4 PROXY VOTE: If you are unable to vote at either the Regular or Advanced Poll, you can appoint a proxy voter. Proxies must be on a prescribed form and certified by the Office of the Clerk. Proxy forms are available by contacting the Clerk's Office during regular business hours and also from noon to 5:00 PM on the day of Advanced Poll. J. E. Marion, Clerk and Returning Officer Town of Essex 519-776-7336 ext 12 Cheryl Bondy Deputy Clerk-Treasurer & Assistant Returning Officer Town of Essex 519-776-7336 ext. 32