itse! 5 - Wednesday, June 5, 1985 - North Shore News Council gives ALDERMEN in West Vancouver used a ‘‘rather imperfect method’’ Monday to vote themselves and the mayor a four per cent raise. Alderman David Finlay, who brought the motion to the council table, said that despite feeling uncomfor- table, ‘it is something coun- cil has to deal with.” “There is no magic for- mula, but if we do not in- crease the indemnity, then we will fall) behind other municipalities,’’ Finlay said. The increase will push the aldermen's indemnity up to $8,760 from $8,400, tenth place in the lower mainland. The mayor's increase at face mayor currently receives a $2,700 car allowance and $1,225.20 in health benefits. Those items are no longer permitted under the Municipal Act. But while council was “‘embarrassed”’ at giving the indemnity bylaw three readings (the final reading will be given at the next coun- cil meeting), Tom Reid, a Past candidate for mayor in f a raise figures which weze not disputed, council had receiv- ed 78.2 per cent in increases over the past five years. Finlay, however pointed out that the increases only worked out to $570 in in- creases per year. So embarrassed were the aldermen at having to vote themselves a raise, that they also decided they don’t want to "ave to do it again. Council asked staff to report on the feasibility of setting up an independent commission to set the indemnity. value actually appears to West Vancouver was ROYAL PRINCESS . : Special Discount Cruise Fares jump 20 per cent, from — concerned. Trans-Canal new $27,900 to $33,489; however, “Y would request that “Royal Princess” according to Finlay, that is not correct. . “EL must explain that part of the increase is to offset the benefits which the mayor already receives.*' According to Finlay, the council table this bylaw to the meeting of the Policy and Planning Committee of Council so that we in the general public can ask some questions,’ Reid asked. 4.ccording to Reid’s October 12th PACIFIC PRINCESS 2 Mediterranean Cruises September 17 and 29 For further information call; Sylvia or Dallas at Lloyds World Travel 687-8785 SHARRON is an avid swimmer who is more comfortable in a bathing suit than a dress. Her satest interest is power boat racing and she’s getting ready to go into competition. : VAN | % ka 5S PASSENGER _ —— | ff CONVERSION “