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Wednesday, December 15, 2021
BUDGET - From Page 1
“I think we all knew this was coming,” he said. We knew we’d have to play ‘catch-up’ at some point.” Wilkinson said it was time for the municipality to look for more revenue streams such as sponsorship and advertising opportunities in parks and other places that could bring revenue. “And we also need to start looking at reducing our carbon footprint,” he added. “Maybe we should be looking at electric vehicles.” Neufeld agreed and indicated that electrifying the municipality’s fleet was already being discussed. Councillor Trevor Jones thanked administration for a ‘mature and thought-
ful’ budget proposal. “This budget proposal guarantees us a safe, secure and prosperous future,” he said. Councillor Bill Dunn was equally appreciative of the hard work put in by administration. “I appreciate the fact that last year we asked them to come back with a zero increase and they made it happen,” he said. Councillor John Hammond asked if administration could take a look at the training and education dollars being spent and somehow make sure that those who are being trained agree to stay with the municipality for a certain amount of time. “I’d like to see us get a return on our invest-
ment,” he said. Mayor Hilda MacDonald spoke last and agreed with Councillor Jones about the budget being a ‘mature and thoughtful’ budget. “This was a mature decision and was not easy,” she said. “It’s not going to be popular but it is the right thing to do. To make a decision like this is highly commendable.” “In my 16 years, this is the bravest and toughest budget I’ve ever seen,” she added. Councillor Hammond moved to accept the budget and it was seconded by Councillor Tiessen. A unanimous vote followed, which sealed the budget increase at three per cent.
Moncur stepping down as ESHC Chief FIRE DESTROYS ROBSON ROAD HOME
LEAMINGTON — An early morning house fire along the Lake Erie shoreline completely destroyed one home and damaged two others. Leamington fire crews were dispatched to the 400 block of Robson Road around 4:30 am Saturday. Upon arrival, fire crews were hampered by high winds coming off the lake. The two homes on either side of the blaze also sustained considerable damage. The home is a total loss, and total damage is estimated at about $750,000. Fire crews were on scene for about five hours. The cause is undetermined and is under investigation. There were no injuries and the homeowner was not home at the time of the fire. SUN photo
LEAMINGTON – The Board of Directors of Erie Shores HealthCare (ESHC) has announced that Dr. Ross Moncur, Chief of Professional Staff, has chosen to refocus on his primary care practice and will be “retiring” from his administrative position at Erie Shores HealthCare. Dr. Moncur will continue in his current position while the recruitment process is underway. As Chief of Professional Staff and Interim CEO, Dr. Moncur guided ESHC
through some difficult pandemic times, while also making substantial contributions to the adoption of CERNER and quality and process improvement. The hospital will miss his presence, wisdom and leadership. The ESHC Board of Directors has established a sub-committee that is entrusted with actively seeking the hospital’s next professional staff leader. A replacement is expected to be announced in the first half of 2022.
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