IN THE NEWS

1. THE “REVEAL” --- The Tuesday, May 10^th county council meeting will provide taxpayers with their long awaited “REVEAL”… the concept plan, schematic design, and projected costs of the proposed developments on the land north of Rocky. Noted highlights in the agenda package sent out on Friday, May 6 are:

• 43, 560 square feet of administration building space
• $28, 522, 000 budgeted cost for phase one and two
• November, 2018 proposed completion of both phases

1. A  Clearwater Action Committee was formed at the April 14 CCTA meeting.  This is a joint committee of CCTA reps. and community members whose purpose is to provide information to taxpayers on the county’s proposed developments.  Action to date includes:

• The setting up of a web-site which gives information and allows for comments.

Check out www.clearwater-action.net.

• The hosting of a public meeting on Thursday, May 5 at the Leslieville Elks’ Hall .  Councilors were invited and given a list of questions we had hoped they would address.  They chose not to attend. The evening was well-attended and excellent comments/concerns were expressed.  A general consensus was that this is not the time to be spending huge amounts of money on unnecessary projects.  Money should be concentrated on projects more beneficial to the people.

1. CRUCIAL ACTION   It is absolutely crucial that councillors hear the voice of the people on these building plans.  It is the opinion of the people paying the bills that council should be giving greatest attention to.  Let them know what you think.

• Phone your councilor
• Write a letter/send an e-mail
• Attend up-coming meetings:  May 10, 9:00 AM County Council; May 30, 7:00PM, Dovercourt Hall, Open house on these project proposals

ROSES   Wednesday, May 4 was National Firefighters Day and it seems appropriate to send a huge bouquet of roses to all the volunteer fire fighters in Clearwater County as well as our Fire Chief and Deputies with the Clearwater Regional Fire Services.  Their unwavering dedication to providing not only fire fighting services but also emergency medical response is a most valuable service.  They certainly deserve our utmost appreciation.

RANT   It seems quite ironic that county officials chose to host a public information meeting to gather community opinion on the possible amalgamation of the Leslieville/Condor fire departments and construction of a single new facility.  This was definitely a welcome effort.  What’s ironic,however, is that this project would be a “drop in the money bucket” compared to the huge expenditure for the county’s north developments. This comparatively small project warranted prior consultation while the “Taj Mahal” plans have been proceeding in guarded secrecy.  Where’s the logic???

Coming Events  Tuesday, May 10, 9:00AM  County Council Meeting, County Office

Thursday, May 12, Regular CCTA Meeting, 7:30PM, Leslieville Elks’ Hall

Monday, May 30, 7:00PM, Dovercourt Hall, County Open House re. building plans

Thursday, June 19, Regular CCTA Meeting, 7:30PM, Leslieville Elks’ Hall (Note: This is

one week later than normal due to Rocky Rodeo.) 

Quote of the Month   The only difference between a tax man and a taxidermist is that the taxidermist leaves the skin.  Mark Twain