Thank you all so much for those birthday wishes, yesterday. I enjoyed reading them.
So far 2013 has rolled in quite quietly. I'm looking forward to this year and getting some action and/or closure on some of the issues still clinging on from 2012.
- The cost of water: In order for all the communities along the Aqua 7 Regional Water system to thrive, I believe we must lower the cost of water! I'm working on that. We've managed to hold the water rates to their present levels. I hope we can better that this year.
- Grasslands subdivision: I and the rest of Beiseker Village Council are determined to see growth over there in our stalled residential subdivision during 2013! And by "growth", I don't mean weeds! Stay tuned. UPDATE: Grasslands is a "GO"
- The Bassano Station: Although it is officially none of our business, I think I speak for the rest of Beiseker Council when I say something has to happen there this year! This project has been dragging on for years now. Time to get it done!
- Taxes: It is going to be a challenge to keep property taxes in line and offering the same level of services or better, given the increased costs and the amount of back taxes still owing. I firmly believe we can do it with a little village belt tightening and a sharp pencil!
In my opinion, those are the four "biggies" for Beiseker this year. There are a myriad of smaller problems and issues we'll have to address and I think all on council are anxious to tackle them!
