Cash and Cheque Only
Please be advised due to technical problems the Town is not able to accept debit, visa or mastercard until further notice. Sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.
Please be advised due to technical problems the Town is not able to accept debit, visa or mastercard until further notice. Sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.
Job Opportunity
Superintendent of Works
The Town of Roddickton-Bide Arm is seeking a Superintendent of Works. We are looking for a proven leader who will provide leadership and direction, and provide quality service to the citizens of the town.
Position Overview:
• This individual will be expected to work closely with the Town Manager in dealing with the public.
• The Superintendent will offer assistance and direction in ensuring understanding and compliance with the development and maintenance of the Town’s infrastructure, and for the provision of services relating to operations and public works.
• The Superintendent of Public Works assumes responsibility for a wide variety of duties related to the management and supervision of outside operations, municipal facilities and infrastructure, capital works, water maintenance, and public works.
• It is expected that this person will respond to the public on issues pertaining to the department, and provide direction and advice on all matters related to these essential municipal services.
• The Superintendent attends Public Works committee meetings and provides professional advice and direction to Council and the Town Manager on issues or concerns related to the following: outside operations, services, snow clearing operations, roads maintenance, municipal infrastructure, the Town’s water supply, sewage systems, and other critical areas of operations and public works.
Qualifications:
As Superintendent of Public Works, you will report directly to the Town Manager. The successful candidate would ideally have practical experience in a municipal environment or a suitable and related field. Working knowledge of modern computer technology. The successful candidate must possess strong organizational skills as well as good oral and written communication skills. The successful candidate must be willing to complete any courses as required.
Interested individuals should forward a cover letter and resume with references on or before 4:30 PM, January 24, 2017 to:
Town of Roddickton-Bide Arm
P.O. Box 10
Roddickton, NL A0K 4P0
Or by email
roddickton@nf.aibn.com
Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. We thank all applicants.
The Town is looking for any pictures taken of the Community landscape in Roddickton-Bide Arm to be used on the facbeook page, town website and the newfoundlandlabrador.com site. If you have any you wish to share please submit them to roddickton@nf.aibn.com by Sunday, January 8, 2017. Thank you in advance.
Notice to Bide Arm Residents:
The new locks have been installed on your community mailboxes. If you haven’t already done so please pick up your keys from Canada Post in Roddickton.
Canada Post do need the old keys returned.
Please drop them off to Canada Post in Roddickton
or
place the old keys in an envelope, put the number of the mailbox on it and place it in the outgoing mail box in Bide Arm.
Thank You
Notice to Bide Arm Residents:
The Town has been informed keys to the new locks for the mailboxes in Bide Arm can be picked up from Canada Post in Roddickton anytime after 3:00 pm today, Jan 3, 2016.
The locks will not be installed for a few days. The new keys will not work until that is done.
Anyone interested in applying for the Superintendent of Works position with the Town, the deadline is this Friday, Dec 16, 2016.
The Helping Hands Concert has been cancelled for this year. Donations are still be accepted and can be dropped off to the Apostolic Group House.
Public Advisory:
The 12 Days of Fire Safety – Day 1
Municipal Affairs
December 8, 2016
As Newfoundlanders and Labradorians prepare to celebrate the holiday season, the Provincial Government is reminding residents to take steps to protect their homes and loved ones from potential fire hazards.
This season, Fire and Emergency Services (FES) will mark the lead up to Christmas with the 12 Days of Fire Safety. Every weekday until Christmas Eve, FES will provide seasonal fire safety tips as well as a chance for families to enter a fire safety photo contest.
Day 1: Holiday Cooking
Cooking is a leading cause of home fires year-round but the risk increases during the holidays. Follow these tips to help ensure safe meal preparation:
Do not cook if you are impaired by alcohol or other drugs;
Do not leave your stovetop or oven unattended when in use;
If cooking food in oil, only use a pan or fryer with a thermostat control.
Check food regularly to ensure it is not burning; and
Keep anything flammable, such as oven mitts, a safe distance from sources of heat.
If faced with a cooking fire, follow these steps:
Keep a lid nearby when cooking to smother small grease fires. Cover the pan, turn off the stovetop, and leave it until it cools;
If food catches fire in your oven, turn off the heat and ensure the door remains closed;
Never fight a grease fire with water. Always use a fire extinguisher; and
Just get out. Call 911 and evacuate the building.
Residents are invited to tweet a photo @MA_GovNL External of you or your family practising fire safety during the holiday season during the 12 Days of Fire Safety. One entrant will be chosen to win an emergency preparedness kit. Watch for our 12 days of fire safety for ideas.
For more information about fire safety and emergency preparedness, please visit: www.gov.nl.ca/fes/.
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Media contact:
Lynn Robinson
Media Relations Manager
Department of Municipal Affairs
709-729-5449, 691-9466
lynnrobinson@gov.nl.ca
2016 12 08 3:30 p.m.
Town of Roddickton-Bide Arm
— 2017 Municipal Taxes—
The Town Council of Roddickton-Bide Arm has designated as Property Owner for the imposition and collection of taxes, the name of the tax payer which appears in the Assessment Roll.
In a Special Meeting of the Roddickton-Bide Arm Town Council held on November 29th, 2016 the following Tax Rates were adopted for the calendar year of 2017.
RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY TAX… 6.0 MILS..MINIMUM..$ 325
BUSINESS PROPERTY TAX …… 9.5 MILS..MINIMUM …$ 375
POLL TAX (Annual) ……….………………………….………..$ 350
BUSINESS TAX
Mail Order Companies & Banks …..91 mils….Minimum.. $ 275
Service Stations, Sawmills & Manufacturing companies…
45 mils……Minimum…$ 275
Construction Companies …………………………..…………. $ 999 Fishing Companies/Entities …….. 45 mils….. Minimum..$ 1,500
Trucking Companies …………………………… Minimum ……..$ 1,500
Hotels & Motels …….…16.0 mils ………….Minimum ………….$ 275
Senior Citizen Homes …16.0 mils…………..Minimum …………$ 275
Outfitters……$ 275 if revenue is > than $ 10,000, $ 150 if revenue
is than $ 10,000,
$ 150 if revenue is < $ 10,000
Canteen………………………..the lower of $275.00 per year or 33 mils
Utilities & Cable Television…….2.5% of revenues.. Minimum ..$ 275
Business operating at no fixed commercial address (based
on gross sales)….9.0 mils..Minimum….$ 275
All Other Businesses ……… 33 mils……….…Minimum ..……..$ 275
Direct Sellers License (Annual) …………………………….…. $ 60
WATER & SEWER TAX
RESIDENTIAL
Water & Sewer – basic annual rate ……………………… $ 400
Water & Sewer Tax (Vacant Lot) – ½ basic annual rate ….. $ 200
Water Tax Only – basic annual rate ………………… $ 272
Water Tax Only (Vacant Lot) – ½ basic annual rate ………$ 136
COMMERCIAL
Water & Sewer – basic annual rate …………… $ 473
Water Sewer Tax (Vacant Lot) – ½ basic annual rate…….$ 200
Water Tax Only – basic annual rate …………………………$ 368
Educational Institution…………………………….……… 3.0 Mils
Hospital …………………………………………………..$ 3600
Hotels/ Motels ……………………………….…………$ 1600
Senior’s Complex…………………………….……… …$ 1600
RE-HOOK UP FEE
Water Service ………………………………………….. $ 100
All taxes are due when rendered. However, the following discounts will apply for early payment. A 10% discount will be given on all 2017 residential taxes which are paid in full by April 30, 2017.
Please Note: Discounts are not available when paying by VISA & MasterCard.
ALL 2017 TAXES ARE OVERDUE AS OF JULY 1st, 2017. Interest at the rate of 12% per annum (ie.1% per month) is being charged monthly on all arrears (ie. 2017 and earlier unpaid taxes). Interest on all unpaid 2017 taxes will begin on July 1st, 2017.
All business taxes which are paid in full by April 30, 2017 will be given a 5% discount.
The Regular Council Meeting set for Wednesday, Dec 21, 16 has been cancelled.