March Minutes

Hi All,

Most recent event is, the monthly executive meetings venue has changed.  They will be transpiring at the BX Fire Hall.  However, the Annual General Meeting will be at the "People Place" this year.

• R.D.N.O. is not getting funding for phase two sewer study. Alternative funding being explored. (Area B)

• Trail to Crystal Waters is progressing, tenders are being tendered in May 2017.

• Okanagan Rail Trail has received $500,000.00 for work from Coldstream to Lake Country.

• Swan Lake Wildlife refuge work postponed until this year's election. The park at Crane Road to get some fencing and parking. 

• Brentwood Road development:  The owner (Mertion) has filed notice of intent to remove soil for construction of a driveway. Mike explained procedures and concerns that previous requirements have not been met. Permits are still required. Original application is to be forwarded to Agricultural Land Commission. There has not been an application to exclude the property from the A.L.R.

• Proposed Park on East Vernon Road... A Sub-Committee has been formed.  The Community Association has accepted minutes of a meeting for information only.  There will be another entry specifically for this information (maps, trail plans and information on covenants) as there's a number of pages not able to be posted on this blog. (But the links once established, interested individuals will be able to download.

Upcoming Annual General Meeting; April 18th 2017, 7:00 pm @ the People Place 3402 27th Ave, Vernon
Topics are (posters for the meeting are on the Morning Star Paper boxes and all are encouraged to attend):
a) Paul Williamson on Agricultural Park model proposal.
b) Swan Lake corridor sewer plans.
b) Swan Lake corridor sewer plans c) Fire Protection services presented by Alistair Crick.
d) COPS program and training presented by Mike Moyer.


So please leave comments below or if possible, attend the A.G.M.  Also, the executive wishes everyone a Happy Easter.