Your Council

Dan Cleroux Mayor

Email: mayordancleroux@gmail.com Phone Number: 705-679-5678

Sue Cote Councillor

Email: councillorcote@gmail.com Phone Number: 705-679-5264

Cathy Marcella Councillor/Acting Mayor

Email: councillormarcella@gmail.com Phone Number: 705-679-8239

Cell Number: 705-648-5345

Lois Perry Councillor

Email: loisperrycouncillor@gmail.com Phone Number: 705-679-5397

Mitch Lafreniere Councillor

Email: councillorlafreniere@gmail.com Phone Number: 705-648-4941

937907 Marsh Bay Road R.R. #1

Coleman, Ontario P0J 1C0 Phone: 705-679-8833

Fax: 705-679-8300 Email: toc@ontera.net

Website: www.colemantownship.ca

Municipal Waste Site Hours: Tuesday: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Saturday: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Residents choosing to opt-out of Gar-bage Collection: make arrangements at the Municipal office - 3 bag weekly

deposit at waste site - no charge.

Your Services

Monday through Friday Office: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Public Works: 7:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

Garbage Collection Option: Every Tuesday Residents are required to have garbage bags no heavier than 40 lbs in containers ready for pick-up by 7:00 a.m. Maximum three (3) bags weekly (max. size 30”x32”). Over-sized bags will be TAGGED and left in drive-way.

Animal Owners: 2019 dog tags are available for purchase: Neutered/Spayed $10.00 Non-neutered/non-spayed $20.00 Kennel/Shelter $50.00 All dogs must have annual DOG TAGS

Logan Belanger Chief Administration Officer

Tina Gagnon Administrative Assistant

Dianne Desormeaux Receptionist/Custodian

Brian Bigelow Public Works Foreman

Peter Monk Public Works Operator

Don Laitinen Fire Chief

Verdun (Bob) Bigelow Waste Site Attendant

David Barton Chief Building Official

Ph: 705 563-2426 E-mail: cbo@tembuild.com

Garett Hunting Animal Control & Pound Services

THE COLEMAN CHRONICLE

Over 2 Billion Square Feet of Opportunity Visit us at www.colemantownship.ca

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News Letter Issue 20 - August 2019

Message from the Mayor:

Hello to everyone from Mayor and Council. Although municipalities across Ontario are facing new challenges with decreases in provincial funding and new legislative requirements, Council has focussed on progressive steps in moving our community forward. Your Council is engaged and has established the framework for a successful 2019 and beyond. Municipal highlights include:

Adoption of the 2019 municipal budget

Continuation of the Township’s Road Maintenance Program (2019-2023)

Infrastructure improvements to the Municipal Complex

Community outreach with the third, Cobalt Coleman Canada Day Celebration. This event continues to grow, and 2019 saw our highest attendance to date!

On behalf of Council, staff and the volunteer Fire Department, we wish you a safe and happy summer, and look forward to working with you over the next term. - Mayor Dan Cleroux

Finance 2019 Final Taxes Enclosed is your 2019 Final Tax Bill which reflects the total 2019 tax levy, less the amount previously billed on the Interim Tax Bill (mailed in March).

1. When are the 2019 Final Taxes due? First Installment - August 23, 2019 Second Installment - September 23, 2019 2. If I mail my payment, how can I get a receipt? If a receipt for payment is required, please send a self-addressed

stamped envelope with your payment. 3. Can I easily get a reprint of my tax bill/statement from the office? Yes - A charge of $10.00 shall be paid for a reprint of a tax bill or a statement. 4. What method can I use for tax payments? Cash, cheque (payable to “Township of Coleman”), debit or internet/online banking

payment - See instructions below:

To avoid penalty, ensure the office receives payment on the due dates. NSF or any returned cheques are subject to a processing fee of $30.00.

Please keep your tax bills in a safe place as you may require them for future refer-ence or income tax purposes.

To Register for Internet Banking:

1. Have your 19 digit roll number available, to use as your account number 2. Sign into your bank’s secure website 3. In “Set-Up Bill Payments”, type “COLEMAN”, and ‘COLEMAN (TOWNSHIP) TAX’ will

appear - select “Add vendor” 4. The “Set-up Bill Payment” window will appear with your vendor name 5. Enter the payment amount ($) 6. Make your account selection for the payment 7. Select the date for the payment 8. Select ‘Next” and “Verify your payment”

Additional Information

Change of address Please ensure you notify the Municipality as soon as possible, if there is a change of mailing address. Staff will provide you with a ‘Change of Mailing Address Form’ to update your rec-ords. Failure to receive a tax or utility bill will not invalidate penalty and interest charges.

Utility Arrears Any water or utility arrears will be added to your property tax account at year end, and will be treated similarly to property taxes.

Tax Arrears Property owners with accounts in arrears are encouraged to contact the office to discuss payment arrangements.

Assessment Appeal Every four years, MPAC updates the value of each property. The current assessment up-date is based on valuation date of January 1, 2016. These new assessment values have been issued for the 2017-2020 property taxation years. If you have any questions about your Current Value Assessment (CVA), please contact MPAC at 1-866-296-6722.

NEW Turtle Crossing Area Signs

The Township has posted Turtle Crossing signs at sensitive areas, so motorists can be alerted, and subsequently avoid injuring or killing these creatures. The locations currently identified are on Portage Bay Road near Loon Lake, and on Clear Lake Road.

Council Meetings

2019

Aug 12

Sep 3

Sep 16

Sep 30

Oct 15

Oct 28

Nov 12

Nov 25

Dec 9

2020

Jan 6

Jan 20

Feb 3

Feb 18

Mar 2

Mar 16

Mar 30

Recycling Schedule

2019

Aug 13

Aug 27

Sep 10

Sep 24

Oct 8

Oct 22

Nov 5

Nov 19

Dec 3

Dec 17

Dec 31

2020

Jan 14

Jan 28

Feb 11

Feb 25

Mar 10

Mar 24

Apr 7

2019 Budget

On April 15, 2019, Council approved the Township’s $2.23 million annual Budget. Coleman continues to grow its tax base, and has generated growth in property assessment of 3.94 percent (2019). This increase has allowed the Township to maintain municipal tax rates at the same level as 2018. Note: An individual’s property tax impact will vary depending on whether their property assessment was higher or lower than the overall assessment increase.

2019 Budget Highlight: Extension of Roads Program Council has extended the existing “Roads Program” with Miller Paving, which was originally executed in 2012, for the continued surface treatment and maintenance of the Township’s road infrastructure. Work on area roadways is scheduled to begin in August 2019 and will complete in 2023, at a cost of $747,767.

2019 Tax Rates

Class Municipal Rate Education Rate Total Rate

Residential and Farm 0.00905000 0.00161000 0.01066000

Multi-Residential 0.00226250 0.00161000 0.00387250

Managed Forest Occupied 0.00226250 0.00040250 0.00266500

Commercial Occupied 0.01357500 0.01030000 0.02387500

Commercial Vacant 0.00950250 0.00875500 0.01825750

Industrial Occupied 0.02262500 0.01030000 0.03292500

Industrial Vacant 0.01470625 0.00849750 0.02320375

Pipelines 0.01589851 0.01030000 0.02619851

Landfill 0.02112387 0.01030000 0.03142387

Where Your Property Tax Dollar Goes The Township of Coleman collects property taxes for the municipality and for the Province of Ontario. 19% of the 2019 property tax payment (for residential properties) is collected for the Province to fund education. In addition, 13% of the Township’s revenue is directed to outside agencies, such as the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), the District of Timiskaming Social Services Administration Board (DTSSAB), and the Timiskaming Health Unit (THU).

General Government, $0.38

Protection of Service, $0.10

Transportation Services,$0.26

Environmental Services,$0.09

Health Services, $0.06

Social & Family Services,$0.05

Recreation & CulturalServices, $0.05

Planning & Development,$0.02

Province of

Ontario

(Education) 19%

Coleman Township

81%

COLEMAN FIRE DEPARTMENT

OPEN FIRE BURNING GUIDELINES - By Law No. 13-23 stipulates:

NO open fire burning permits will be issued during July and August of each year. Campfires are permitted during this timeframe (except during an MNRF or a Municipal Fire Ban). Choose a safe location for a fire pit; at least 16.4 feet away from any building or other combustibles. Ensure your campfire does not exceed 4 feet in height, and have water available at all times. Fully extinguish your fire when left unattended.

Take precautions and choose a safe time to burn. Never burn when it is windy (20kph+winds). Burning Permits are required from April 1st to June 30th, and from September 1st to October 31st of each year.

For a copy of the By Law, contact the municipal office or visit the website. Prevention is the best way to fight a fire!

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