Sample letter to Gord Adams regarding Debt Reduction

District debt is currently at almost $107 million.  How to deal with this is a very important issue for all rural, including waterfront, property owners.  The Commissioner of Finance and Corporate Services, Stephen Cairns, presented his recommendations in his July 4th document, Debt Reduction Initiative.  (If you wish a bit of insight into the recommendations being considered, please see our website: www.huntsvillelakescouncil.org., its on the opening page  The full set of recommendation or a summary, Snap Shot of Debt Reduction Report, can be accessed on District's websi


Lake System Health Program 2007 Results

Attached is a PDF of the presentation of the results for 2007 and the schedule for 2008.


CAPTR PETITION


CAPTR PETITION

From: Terry Rees

To: trees@foca.on.ca

Sent: Tuesday, April 29, 2008 11:55 PM

Subject: Property Tax petition;

Greetings FOCA (Federation of Ontario Cottagers Association) members,

As Spring unfolds, our sights turn to summer and (what else?) property taxes.

1) Property Taxes


BRACE YOURSELF: NEW ASSESSMENTS WILL MEAN DRAMATICALLY HIGHER PROPERTY TAXES FOR COUNTLESS ONTARIO HOMES AND COTTAGES

Government's solution to spread increases over four years does not solve fundamental problem

 

TORONTO, ON - A new round of property value assessments, scheduled for release beginning this Fall, may have thousands of homeowners reeling from the shock of seeing how much their homes and cottages are now - allegedly - worth. 

 


MUSKOKA WINS THE BID TO HOST 2010 ONTARIO WINTER GAMES!

The Sport Alliance of Ontario announced today that Muskoka has been unanimously chosen to host the 2010 Ontario Winter Youth Games.   This announcement comes following the lengthy bidding process that included a formal bid submission and the successful site visit, which took place on March 19th.

 


Town of Huntsville Environment Award for 2008

Congratulations to Mary McCulley! Mary has been named the recipient of this years Environment Award by the Town of Huntsville for her untiring efforts.

Mary is a Past Co-Chair of the Huntsville Lakes Council and currently serves as a Director  and Chair of the Policy Committee for the HLC. Mary is also a representative on the Town's Environment Committee.

 Congratulations again, and thanks for all your hard work Mary! 


Open Letter from CAPTR to the Ombudsman

 

January 3,  2008

The Ombudsman

Office of the Ombudsman of Ontario

Bell Trinity Square

483 Bay St., 10th floor, South Tower

Toronto,  M5G 2C9

Dear Mr Morin


Policy Statements and Concerns

This book is a record of policy statements developed and adopted by the Huntsville Lakes Council, as issues arise.


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