News Briefs
Published 4:53 pm Friday, December 12, 2008
Port of Kingston says no new taxes
Kingston — Anticipating a continuation of the national economic downturn, and recognizing the negative impact the failing economy is having on the Port’s property owners, the commissioners voted unanimously to not increase property taxes in 2009. By law the port is allowed to increase property taxes by 1 percent each year.
The commissioners instead cut discretionary spending in the 2009 budget by 17 percent compared to the 2008 budget. Discretionary spending includes items such as repair and maintenance, operating supplies, office supplies, advertising, training, and education. Some maintenance and repair expenses can be deferred to better economic times. Park landscaping expenses can be reduced by planting fewer flowers and fertilizing the lawn less often. Overall, these cuts should not have a noticeable effect on the core operation of the Port.
In addition to cutting discretionary expenses, one seasonal position was eliminated during the summer months. Typically the port hires two part-time employees to help out during the busy summer season when the port is open extended hours.
GHCC elects new officers
HANSVILLE — The 2009 Board of Trustees for the Greater Hansville Community Center (GHCC) was elected at the annual November meeting. The officers include Fred Nelson, President; Judy Tallman, Vice President, Membership; Jane Smith, Vice President, Programs and Events: Mike Brinton, Community Affairs Officer; Jan Thoresen, Secretary; Mike Bryant, Treasurer; Trustees: Joy McGinnis, Alice Tubesing and Sue Latham; and Past President Judy Foritano. The new board assumes office Jan. 1, 2009.
The GHCC was founded in 1940 as the Hansville-Eglon Community Club. The club was formed to have a collective voice in county affairs on issues that would affect their communities, to work together to create a better environment to live in and to foster community relationships. sent to every residence in the greater Hansville area. For more information, go to www,Hansville.org.
