Greetings Bloggers et al,
April has arrrived, the birds are singing and nesting. The bees are out foraging. Green grass and different colored flowers have blossomed. Looks official to us. Enjoy the fine weather and liquid sunshine when applicable.
Annual General Meeting was held on April 4th, 2012 @ Silver Star Elementary School. Turnout was lower than expected, however, the better known location was unavailable. We shall endevour to have it held at BX Elementary School. Regardless, we shall also try and get more advertising for the meeting as well. Of course, it will be mentioned here on the Blog. New Members, and/or anyone interested in being a director are welcome to attend meetings or contact the association through the email address. bxslca@hotmail.com
All intested inquiries and suggestions regarding Electoral Areas "B" and "C" and any other issues (or areas) are welcomed for discussion.
Water rates will be increasing by 17% this year and next year as well, to earmark funds for the "twinning" of the water distribution system. Bona fide Agricultural users will only face an increase of 5% for both years. Comments or inquires are welcome as well. There is some discussion for Kal Lake as a potential water source, however this may not be initiated.
The recent proposed "Intentions Paper" deadline has been extended past the May 31st, 2012 deadline. The links below are some that are topical to this subject.
http://www.vernonmorningstar.com/community/147800355.html
the below quote comes from the above link
“Due to the negative impact it has aroused, MOE has agreed to rework the document with the input from the cattle industry and has extended the deadline past May 31.”
Proposed changes to the "Agricultural Wasted Control Regulations" (still has the original date listed.)
http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/epd/codes/awcr/index.htm
Comments or inquiries are always welcome. If you would like to email it, please use the address above.
