After five meetings and hours of deliberation, the Region of Queens approved the 2023\/24 budget at the most recent council meeting Tuesday, April 25.<\/p>\n
Between the operating and capital budgets, the water utility and Hillsview Acres, the municipality is projecting $44 million in spending. The budget includes big ticket items like $8 million for the construction of a new library and outdoor pool without raising property taxes.<\/p>\n
We\u2019ll have a more detailed breakdown of the budget later this week.<\/p>\n
As the meeting continued, council approved the creation of three new public works positions. The department will be hiring a Civil Engineering Technologist, Operations Coordinator, and a Survey Technician.<\/p>\n
Council then awarded nine different community groups between $1,500 and $10,000 each from the Community Investment Fund. The money will help the various groups including the Hank Snow Society, Mersey Tobeatic Research Institute, and this station, QCCR with operational expenses.<\/p>\n
The Greenfield Community Park Society were the first-ever recipients of a capital grant from the Community Investment Fund. The society will receive $32,000 to help offset the $124,000 cost of installing new equipment including: play structures, lighting, a community fireplace and garden behind Greenfield Recreation Centre\/Church and the Greenfield School.<\/p>\n
Council then agreed to hire Gerald Walsh Associates to conduct the search for a new CAO to replace the outgoing Chris McNeill.<\/p>\n
Finally, a request for the construction of a \u201cLittle Free Library\u201d was deferred until staff can complete the new policy for placing of memorials in public spaces.<\/p>\n
The next Region of Queens Council meeting will be held May 9 at 9:00am in council chambers.<\/p>\n
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