a Se me Di peene S wceae ss a ett ee ee Te re se a Po bs - eminence elie i ene me No remedy for tax billing error Chapter One Investments Ltd., the registered owner of Mountain- view Manor in the 4500 block Greig Ave., claims to have been overcharged for city utilities and " wants a refund. But they can’t get a refund, the city has told them, with the exception of the current billing year. In a letter to city council, Brian Johnston of Chapter One Invest- ments explains they have been billed at a rate for 24 units but the building only contains 11, Moun- - tainview Manor did contain 24 units at one time, but a 1981 reno- vation project done under city per- mit reduced the number of units to 11. oo Johnston goes on to say he approached city staff when he became aware of the error but was advised by city treasurer Keith Norman that it was consistent with city policy to refund for the cur- rent taxation year only, Johnston asked to see the policy. He was told it was an unwritten policy. In a letter to Johnston dated Oct. 4, Norman points out that the city too lives with that policy. ‘In fact several years ago when it was discovered that the computer was only charging 10 percent of water consumption the correction was only made for the current year and resulted in lost revenue of about $120,000 to the city.” In his letter to council, John- ston continues: “Mr. Norman also states that some onus is on the owner of the property to advise the city when the bills did not reduce when the building changed from 94 units to 11 units,” Writes John- ame ston. “As we never owned or opér- ated the building as 24 units we had no way of knowing if there was any change in the billing amount, “Tn looking at the utility bills themselves I cannot figure out gums how the amount charged is arrived at from the information on the bill. I asked Mr, Norman how I could tell what I was being billed for from the bill and he advised me that there was no way of telling from the bill.” The matter has been sent to council’s Finance Committee for further consideration, and one of the first things the committee might want to do is determine how much of Johnston’s money is involved. According to city administrator Bob Hallsor, an - exact number has not yet been determined, but it could be as much as $2,000. ——s a 1 PINNED. Following a recent meeting of Kitselas Lodge 123 in Terrace, Masonic Widow's usine Terrace Review —— Wednesday, November 6, 1991] 15 ve pins were presented to Nancy Orr, Vesta Douglas and Betty Barwise. With the recipients are lodge member Bob Kelsey, lodge master Ron Snider and district deputy grand master Grant Bowker. The idea was put before council Oct. 14 by Lynda Bretfeld; who said local businesses and industries would be invited to partici- pate. It appears the Christmas season in Terrace will be a little more festive than usual this year. Terrace city coun- cil has granted authority to close Lakelse Ave. between noon and 1 p.m. on Dec. 7 for a “Macy’s" style Santa parade. Christmas parade approved by city And, of course, Santa as well. ss Guide if * a i 4 boareei al _——_——— — a PRO-TECH ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING 3514 King Ave. Terrace, B.C. V8G 4Z3 Landscaping DESIGN — INSTALLATION MAINTENANCE * LAWN REJUVENATION * IRRIGATION SYSTEMS PMS TECH (A DIVISION OF LACROIX INDUSTRIES LTD.) Residential, Commercial and Industrial Electronic Equipment BSIMONS CONSTRUCTION Carpentry — Renovations "No Job too Small’’ Seniors Rates West Coast COMMERCIAL — RESIDENTIAL ® PRUNING ¢ SPRING CLEAN UP “SATELLITE TV Cancom/Valuevision authorized dealer 2 PAD UY EV EC TRONS 4519 Lakelse, Terrace Malcolm Simons Ph. 635-7724 Jon Blake 635-2572 3923 Simpson Cres, Terrace, B.C, SALES Jane’s Pet Gallery ut, | CUSTOMIZED TOWN AND COUNTRY SCENIC TOURS GRAPHICS 3 § 503) KEITH AVENUE Salas and Service for Motorcycles x Chainsaws Snowmobiles * Marine Supplies TERRACE A EQUIPMENT LTD. 444( Lakelse Ave., Terrace Thornhill Electric 3532 Old Lakelse Lake Dr. ee KUP AND DELIVERY, Terrace ph.635-9787 Pet Portraits § specializing in Original Pastel Portraits + residential & a \ Dogs, Cats, Horses and Wildlife “i commercial wiring aay | S. pated Reg, #16984 Risk McCarron, owner/manager AU-WEST z= TERRACE LTD. — _GLASS | 4711-A Keith Ave. Auto Glass Specialist ICBC claims handled promptly “YOUR AUTHORIZED LENNOX DEALER” Heating & Air Conditioning Northwest Consclidated | Suppy Ltd. 5239 Keith Ave., Terrace NOW BOOKING GREENING TOURS LTD. 2090 Churchill Drive, R.R. #4 Terrace British Columbia Canada V8G 4V2 Beverley Greening, Owner (604) 635-7868 Fax (604) 638-8991 SCREEN PRINTS 635-7731 & 635-7158 MosterCard NATIONALLY GUARANTEED “it you're satistied, teil others ... ffnot... tellus.” 4918 Greig Ave. oo Terrace, 8.C. V8G IN4 _ _Phone 638-1991 . a VISA Ld Ph. 635-6384 m= RN