2006 Budget

The November 2006 monthly statement, as well as a listing of all cheques written over $5000 in the month have been included as a handout.

The necessary painting and signage for the building was ordered and completed.  I will be providing a detailed analysis of building occupancy costs for the year as well as professional fees in my February report once we have received most of the year-end bills.

2007 Budget

The Ministry has asked that the 2007 Budget be submitted by March 31, 2007.  I am expecting the forms by the end of January and a Ministry training session soon after that.  I have advised both the City and County of our anticipated budget for 2007.  The Ministry still intends to fund 75% of the cost-shared budget for 2007, which would reduce the municipalities’ share to 25%.  The Ministry also indicated up to a 5% increase may be anticipated.  I am expecting to present a draft budget to the Board in February.  We are anticipating that the draft mandatory programme revisions will be received in sufficient time to ensure that our staffing needs are appropriately addressed in the submission.

Other

The CUPE Joint Job Evaluation Committee met on January 16, 2007 and we have reached a tentative settlement that I will discuss in Committee of the Whole.  I am attending a Seminar in February regarding the end of Mandatory Retirement at 65 years of age.

Respectfully submitted,

Sharon Kelly
Director of Finance and Administration