Saturday, June 03, 2006

NEWS FLASH FROM COUNCILMAN STEVE PRICE

Sewer Bill Increase...Info to get you in the know.

* Storm water ordinance was created to comply with the EPA mandate.

* It is not necessary to create a storm water advisory board.

* Salaries for board members will only add strain to city finances and increase of taxes.

* Proposed salaries - Mayor + 2 members, $625/mo each, Secretary $525/mo. Yearly expense $22,500.

* June 5th, 2 Resolutions will be proposed before the council.

* R-06-15 $3 million dollars recieved from jail bonds should go towards sewer maintenance to decrease the amount of possible rate increases.

* R-06-16 Scribner/YMCA Bonds, $400 thousand dollars per year for 17 years with a property tax guarantee. If the city is unable to pay the bond payments, then your property tax will increase to cover the payment.

* Show your support on June 5th by attending the 7:30 pm meeting.

DO NOT RAISE OUR SEWER RATES

Need more information?
Contact Steve Price, 3rd district Councilman 941-9032


Your right Councilman Price when you say: It's time the city works for the people instead of against the people. Thanks for having the guts to demand accountability and checks and balances.

Can you still believe Councilman Steve Price that a certain group of people in New Albany think your just complaining about a few nickels and dimes?