Lumby’s budget process is completed.
Council adopted the 2016 financial plan Monday, including a 2.3 per cent tax hike.
“We can now get to work,” said Mayor Kevin Acton, adding that a number of initiatives are included in the budget.
“It will be a very busy year for village staff. There’s water and sewer and a bunch of economic development work.”
Also on Monday, council gave three readings to the 2016 sewer rates.
“There is a minimal increase of two cents per cubic metre,” said Acton.
Welcome to Lumby
There is a program underway that embraces new residents to Lumby.
A group of community members have come together to provide baskets to new parents, seniors and residents in Lumby and Cherryville.
“Our goal includes increasing awareness about resources, services and support and to encourage involvement,” states the Community Welcome Basket Committee.
Village council has agreed to get on board.
“We will throw some swag in. We have a bag with the village name on it and we will add some other items,” said Mayor Kevin Acton.
“We want to support newcomers to the area.”
Each basket will include a Good Food Box and have items tailored towards the recipient, such as a free swim pass for a family or drop-in lunch tickets for a senior.