Cost of compensating members of council decreased from 2015

The cost of paying elected officials in the township declined by about $2,672 in 2016.

A report presented at the March 28 Mapleton council meeting included a remuneration summary for all council members last year.

The total cost to local taxpayers for council wages and expenses came in at $94,121, down slightly from the $96,793 paid out in 2015.

Mayor Neil Driscoll received total remuneration of $19,471, including a salary of $17,280 in 2016. Driscoll also had 2016 meeting per diems of $1,030, and expenses of $1,160.

Councillor Dennis Craven received a base salary of $13,440, per diems of $2,590 and expenses of $3,733 for a total of $19,763.

Councillor Marlene Ottens received a base salary of $13,440, per diems of $2,640 and expenses of $2,707 for a total of $18,778.

Councillor Lori Woodham received a base salary of $13,440, per diems of $3,320 and expenses of $1,586 for a total of $18,346.

Councillor Michael Martin received a base salary of $13,440, per diems of $1,670 and expenses of $2,211 for a total of $17,751.

Mapleton also has two committees whose members receive remuneration. The total cost for committees in 2015 was $2,400.