Municipal Office

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The Township of Sables-Spanish Rivers serves the communities of Massey, Webbwood and Walford with the Township Office located in Massey.  Ratepayers can find information on our website regarding:

• Council Meetings
• Township Council
• Municipal By-Laws

CLERK'S OFFICE

Clerk-Administrator:  Kim Sloss
Phone: 705-865-2646 ext. 222
Fax:     705-865-2736
Email: kasloss@sables-spanish.ca

FINANCE DEPARTMENT

Treasurer/Tax Collector: Patricia Deline 
Phone: 705-865-2646 ext. 225
Email: pldeline@sables-spanish.ca

Accounting Clerk: Ruth Clare
Email: rclare@sables-spanish.ca
 
MUNICIPAL PERFORMANCE MEASURES:

The 2008 Municipal Performance Measures are now available for viewing.

2008 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS:

The 2008 Consolidated Financial Statement is available for viewing.

LICENCING:

Lottery Licencing Officer:  Anne Whalen
Email: awhalen@sables-spanish.ca

           
MUNICIPAL PROPERTY TAXES

Property taxes are calculated from assessed property values issued by the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation.
Property Taxes are due February 28th and September 30th of each year.  A prompt payment of your account will be greatly appreciated. Penalty will be added to your account at a rate of 1.25% on the balance of any unpaid taxes on the first day of each month thereafter.

If you do not agree with the assessed value of your property, you have the right to file a complaint with the Assessment Review Board (ARB), which is an administrative quasi-judicial tribunal of the Province of Ontario. You must file your complaint with the ARB on the appropriate form, along with the required fees and attachments to 250 Yonge Street, 29th Floor, Toronto, ON, M5B 2L7 by March 31st. This form, entitled the Notice of Complaint - Assessment, fee schedule and general information about how to file a complaint can be obtained at the municipal office or directly from 60 Ontario government information centres, MPAC offices, and from the ARB's website at http://www.arb.gov.on.ca/ or by calling 1-800-263-3237 or (416) 314-6900.

For basic property information and assessed values for Ontario properties, visit the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) website at http://www.mpac.ca/ .

METHOD OF PAYMENT

There are many options available, making it easier and more convenient to pay your taxes.

 "New" - we now offer payment by Interac.                              

1. You can bring the stub on the bottom portion of the tax bill to the bank for payment. You can bring the payment to the bank teller or use the banking machine. These payments are accepted at most financial institutions.
 
2. You can pay your taxes by using telephone banking or internet banking. You must register your account number with the bank before you begin using this service. Your account number is your roll number, an example of which is "5218000001123450000". You can find this number at the top right hand corner of your tax bill.  When adding the Township as a payee, search for "Sables-Spanish Rivers".

3. We also offer Pre-Authorized Payments.  You may download a copy of the form here.   Please contact the municipal office for more information and to set up this service. 

4. We accept payment by mail as well as at the office during business hours.
 
5. A drop-box is provided outside the main entrance of our office if you wish to drop off your payment after business hours. We encourage payment by cheque if using this method.

Public Works

Crew Supervisor:  Jacques Mailloux
Phone: 705-865-2358
Fax:  705-865-2736
Email: jmailloux@sables-spanish.ca

ROADS OPERATIONS


  • Maintenance of approximately 250 kilometres of rural and urban roads; designations of seasonal or year-round determine level of service. See Policy for Winter Road Maintenance Standards.
  • Maintenance of sidewalks.
  • Repair and replacement of municipal ditches and culverts.
  • The location and construction of new driveways, or the repair or replacement of culverts in private driveways requires the approval of the Public Works Department. Please contact the office for further information.
  • Responsible for traffic operational issues related to traffic control, pavement markings and signage.

MUNICIPAL DRAINS, WATER & SEWER

  • Operation and maintenance of municipal drains.

  • Water line repair and maintenance in the community of Massey, which is serviced by a municipal water treatment plant.

  • Sewer line repair and maintenance in the community of Webbwood, which is serviced by a municipal sewer system

MUNICIPAL DITCHES AND CULVERTS Objectives: To reduce the hazards created by allowing water to accumulate on roadways  or  private property Level of Service: - plugged culverts shall be cleared of ice and snow to allow for proper flow of spring run-off water - ditches shall be cleared of snow and ice that is restricting the flow of water in drainage courses- catch basin grates and storm sewer inlet grates shall be kept free of ice and snow- no refuse, garbage, leaves or other debris shall be collected or deposited in ditches or culverts alongside any municipal road, street or property - ratepayers abutting a municipal ditch or culvert shall be prohibited from accumulating or depositing snow, ice, lawn or yard cuttings, leaves, etc., in same