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Killiney Beach Hall and Library Property Tax
Alternative Approval Proposed by the North Westside Communities Association
Information and Comment Form
LAST UPDATE
June 17, 2016
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be sure you see any updates.
Referendum for the Killiney Beach Hall Tax passed :(
Did you know
Referendum's are not binding!
COW
Director Jim Edgson has the power to decide against the referendum results if he
so wishes!
Yes 174
No 109
Total votes 283
56 people voted on advance
In 2007 an Alternative Approval Process to charge tax for
Killiney Beach Hall FAILED
Killiney Beach Recreation Buildings Service Area Establishment Bylaw # 1214,
2007 (can't find this file on RDCO's website) -
2007 Nov 19 Item 4.1 Declaration of Alternative Approval Process Killiney Beach
Recreation Building
2015
'Killiney Community Hall Annual Operational
Funding Agreement - North Westside Communities Association' for a renewed term
of three (3) years (2015 - 2017).
Item 7.2 Killiney Community Hall Annual Operational Funding Agreement North
Westside Communities Association
Killiney Community Hall Service Area Establishment Bylaw No.
1294, 2011
Killiney Beach Recreation Buildings Service Area Establishment Bylaw # 1214,
2007 (can't find this bylaw on RDCO's website probably because it didn't
pass)
E. The tenant
(tenant is NWCA) is the legal and beneficial owner of the Community Hall/Fire
Hall as outlined in Schedule "A" as "A & B";
RDCO Board Report Item 5.1 RDCO Killiney Community Hall Service Area
Establishment Bylaw No. 1294, 2011
Fire/Community Hall agreement
Killiney Beach Hall Referendum Service Area Map
RDCO's question
result about the referendum to charge a
new property tax to fund Killiney Beach Hall
The referendum will be held the same day as this local election day which is
November 19, 2011
During the Local Government Elections on Saturday, November 19th, 2011 a
Referendum vote was held for qualified electors (Resident and Non-resident) with
property within the boundary of the proposed Killiney Community Hall Service
Area Establishment Bylaw No. 1294, 2011 including the subdivisions of Westshore,
Killiney Beach, La Casa, Valley of the Sun and Fintry.
They will be asked to respond to the following question:
"Are you in favour of the Regional District of Central Okanagan adopting Bylaw
No. 1294 to establish a service area within a portion of Central Okanagan West
Electoral Area to
operate and maintain the Killiney Community Hall, at an annual
cost not to exceed $0.05 per $1000 of assessed value of land and improvements on
properties within the service area?"
Remember the North Westside Road Fire Truck Referendum in 2005, there were only 167 people who
voted. The people who voted were most likely the Fire Dept members and
Community Association members, rather than too many others in the Community.
The others in the Community need to make the effort to vote if they don't want
to see the Killiney Beach Hall Tax voted in.
YES 122
NO 41
Rejected 4
Total Votes Received 167
Did you know that referendums are not binding on Regional Districts, so really,
even if the Killiney Beach Hall tax is voted in or out, the Regional District
can pass or reject the tax and has the final say?
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January 25, 2016 Regional District of Central Okanagan Regular Board Meeting Agenda
Item 8.1C Electoral Area I Ellison Heritage Community Centre Local Service
Establishment Amending Bylaw No 1369 2015
*Note* Below is only a snippet, please
click links above for entire content
AND WHEREAS the Regional Board deems it necessary to
amend the boundary of the said service area to exclude the following parcels,
resulting from City of Kelowna expansions:
Lot B, DL 144&120 and Sec 24 TP 23 ODYD, Plan KAP51562; Strata Lots 1 to 99, DL
144&120 and Sec 24 TP 23 ODYD, Strata Plan KAS1411; Lot B, District Lot 123 ODYD
Plan EPP41714;
As identified on Schedule "A" attached hereto;
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January 25, 2016 audio of entire RDCO Board meeting - .mp3 (230
MB)
January 25, 2016 audio of RDCO
Board meeting only about Amending the agenda to include item 8.1 - .wma (534 KB)
January 25, 2016 audio of RDCO
Board meeting only about Item 8.1C Electoral Area I Ellison Heritage Community
Centre Local Service Establishment Amending Bylaw No 1369 2015 - .wma (223 KB)
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Ellison Community Hall is mentioned in the minutes below
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January 14, 2016 Highlights of the Regional District of Central Okanagan Regular
Board Meeting
Independent Review of RDCO Fire Services
The Regional Board has given support in principle to the
recommendations outlined in a third party review of RDCO Fire Services. The
detailed and extensive independent review was conducted during a four and a half
month period in 2015 by POMAX Consulting. The Board sees the recommendations as
positive steps forward for the four paid-on-call fire services and their
dedicated volunteers who serve as firefighters within the Ellison, Joe Rich,
North Westside and Wilson’s Landing communities. Most of the recommendations
support continued coordination and administrative support by the Regional
District to standardize bylaws, operating guidelines and policies providing
increased consistency across the departments. The Board believes the report
recommendations will create opportunities for financial efficiencies through the
effective coordination and management of training, purchasing and operations of
the four departments. The Board has asked staff to present a report outlining
the implications and possible action for each of the 22 recommendations. One
major theme from the report suggests reorganizing each of the four RDCO
paid-on-call fire departments into one unified department under one fire chief
(role of the Manager of Fire and Inspection Services), while the existing four
fire departments would become four fire districts that could include deputy fire
chiefs or divisional chiefs in each district.
Director Items are usually not mentioned in the
Highlights, so there is nothing in the Highlights about these two Director Items
below.
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January 14, 2016 audio of entire RDCO Board meeting - .mp3 (415 MB)
January 14, 2016 audio of RDCO Board meeting only about Item
7.1A POMAX Consulting Fire Service Review - .wma (47.1 MB)
January 14, 2016 audio of RDCO Board meeting only about Item
7.1L Electoral Area Fire Prevention Program Service Review - .wma (2.51 MB)
January 14, 2016 audio of RDCO Board meeting only about Director
Item - Director Carson asking if Firefighters got paid for
Shelter Cover fire - .wma (944 KB)
January 14, 2016 audio of RDCO Board meeting only about Director
Item - Findlater fire costs downloaded - .wma (1.05 MB)
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January 14, 2016 Regional District of Central Okanagan Regular
Board Meeting Agenda
Item 7.1A POMAX Consulting Fire Service Review
Item 7.1L Electoral Area Fire Prevention Program Service Review
*Note* Below is only a
snippet, please click link above for entire content
Director Items are usually not mentioned in the Agenda, so
there is nothing in the Agenda about these two Director Items below.
SUBJECT: POMAX Consulting -Fire Service Review
Purpose: To provide the Board with an opportunity to review the twenty two
recommendations contained in the POMAX Fire Service Review and additionally ask
questions to POMAX staff.
Executive Summary:
At the November 12, 2015 Governance and Services meeting the Committee received
the report titled "Regional District of Central Okanagan Fire Services Review"
completed by POMAX Consulting. A high level presentation summarized the
findings.
Mr. Jon Hambides, Principal POMAX Consulting will be in attendance to provide a
detailed presentation to the Board on the twenty two recommendations based on
POMAX's review and conclusions.
RECOMMENDATION:
THAT the Board receive the presentation on the Fire Services Review (November
2015) from Mr. Jon Hambides, Principal POMAX Consulting Inc.
AND THAT the Board approve support in principle for the recommendations included
in the POMAX Fire Services Review report;
AND FURTHER THAT the Board request staff report back outlining the implications
of implementing all of the recommendations in the POMAX Fire Services Review
Report.
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SUBJECT: Electoral Area Fire Prevention Program -
Service Review
Purpose: To bring forward recommendations from the Governance & Services
Committee with regard to the service review for the Electoral Area Fire
Prevention Program.
Executive Summary:
The attached service review report was presented at the November 12, 2015
Governance & Services Committee meeting and the following resolution was
adopted:
THAT the Governance and Services Committee recommend the Board provide direction
to staff to review and update the Fire Prevention Bylaw No. 1066 and bring back
to the Board for consideration of amendment;
AND FURTHER THAT the Board continue to support the current service delivery
model for the Electoral Area Fire Prevention Program.
CARRIED (Opposed: Carson/Hanson/Fortin)
RECOMMENDATION:
THAT the Board continue to support the current service delivery model for the
Electoral Area Fire Prevention Program;
AND FURTHER THAT the Board direct staff to review and update the Fire Prevention
Bylaw No. 1066 and bring back to the Board for consideration.
Respectfully Submitted:
Brian Reardon
Chief Administrative Officer
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January 14, 2016 audio of entire RDCO Board meeting - .mp3 (415 MB)
January 14, 2016 audio of RDCO Board meeting only about Item
7.1A POMAX Consulting Fire Service Review - .wma (47.1 MB)
January 14, 2016 audio of RDCO Board meeting only about Item
7.1L Electoral Area Fire Prevention Program Service Review - .wma (2.51 MB)
January 14, 2016 audio of RDCO Board meeting only about Director
Item - Director Carson asking if Firefighters got paid for
Shelter Cover fire - .wma (944 KB)
January 14, 2016 audio of RDCO Board meeting only about Director
Item - Findlater fire costs downloaded - .wma (1.05 MB)
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January 14, 2016 Regional District of Central Okanagan Regular
Board Meeting Minutes
7. NEW BUSINESS
7.1 Rise & Report - November 12, 2015 Governance & Services
Committee Meeting
a) POMAX Consulting - Fire Service Review (Delegation: Jon
Hambides, Principal POMAX Consulting) (All Directors - Unweighted Vote)
POMAX Consulting was contracted in 2015 to complete a
service review on the electoral area fire services. The final report with 22
recommendations was presented to the Board's Governance & Services Committee in
November 2015. It is being presented to the Board for final consideration. Jon
Hambides of POMAX addressed the Board providing an overview of the
proposed recommendations:
• The project process for the review was outlined.
• Recommendations were highlighted:
o Formal written agreement to transfer ownership
o Purchasing authority - planning required on a business-like process.
Find efficiencies and cooperation with other local governments.
o No
business case for Ellison classroom/clubroom in the community hall at an annual
cost of $29,749. Recommend that meeting space be relocated to the Ellison
Firehall.
o Amend bylaws - currently they are fairly basic (ie: 'including but not limited
to' which is too wide-ranging). Need to determine what you want the fire
departments to do. Some do more than others. This is particularly important in
regards to training in volunteer departments.
There are liability issues and concerns in regards to expectations for the
departments.
o Operational and administrative guidelines should be the same for all fire
services, professionally written and exceptions should be documented.
o RDCO must satisfy the requirements of the BC Structure Firefighter Competency
and Training Playbook.
o Join with the City of Kelowna on a regional electronic records management
system. All history to be transferred into a new client accessible system.
o Apply a moratorium on administration hours at each department. Work with fire
chiefs to determine what administration duties are and establish policies,
guidelines and procedures on 'administration'.
o Develop a standardized process and succession planning for all departments.
Formalize an administrative policy on hiring fire chiefs.
o Establish and formalize policies and procedures for minimum level of service
(response) in order to meet the approved service delivery standards within each
department.
o Restructure fire services to include one fire chief to oversee the four fire
departments, and a local fire services structure that include deputy fire chiefs
in each department. Level of authorities to be established for a standard
service organization.
o Fire services organizational structure should not operate independently.
The current structure needs to change.
o The four departments should become four fire service districts. The Community
Services Department to continue on their current path to increase effectiveness
and efficiency.
Discussion:
The POMAX recommendations are for Board consideration. Staff will review the
recommendations and come back to the Board with a report outlining the
implications for further discussion.
It is the Board's responsibility to ensure fire departments are operating as
required as the liability sits with the Board as a Whole.
It would be negligent of the Board not to work to improve the operation of all
departments.
Recommendations do not regionalize the service. It's a consolidation of four
departments for efficiencies, coordination, saving taxpayer dollars, and
bringing greater control over administration and operational issues.
The recommended organization changes outlined are how other fire departments
operate throughout Canada.
The outcomes are the 'outcomes'. Status quo cannot be an option to consider
going forward.
The job of the Board is to look forward. Historical information is relevant.
There are some sensitive personnel matters outlined in the report but the report
is not based on innuendo but facts. The Board had agreed In Camera that the full
report was to be made public.
Applaud POMAX for completing a report based on fact.
Public safety is critical to ensure volunteers are trained appropriately.
This is not a condemnation of the work volunteers have done now or in the past.
This is about moving forward to the next level to ensure strong community
centred departments - effective, efficient, safety for the volunteer
firefighters and the public they serve.
FINDLATER/BASRAN
THAT the Board receive the presentation on the Fire Services review (November
2015) from Mr. Jon Hambides, Principal POMAX Consulting;
AND THAT the Board approve support in principle for the recommendations included
in the POMAX Fire Service Review report;
AND FURTHER THAT the Board request staff report back outlining the implications
of implementing all of the recommendations in the POMAX Fire Services Review
report.
CARRIED (Opposed Carson, Hanson)
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January 14, 2016 audio of entire RDCO Board meeting - .mp3 (415 MB)
January 14, 2016 audio of RDCO Board meeting only about Item
7.1A POMAX Consulting Fire Service Review - .wma (47.1 MB)
January 14, 2016 audio of RDCO Board meeting only about Item
7.1L Electoral Area Fire Prevention Program Service Review - .wma (2.51 MB)
January 14, 2016 audio of RDCO Board meeting only about Director
Item - Director Carson asking if Firefighters got paid for
Shelter Cover fire - .wma (944 KB)
January 14, 2016 audio of RDCO Board meeting only about Director
Item - Findlater fire costs downloaded - .wma (1.05 MB)
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November 12, 2015 Regional District of Central Okanagan Regular
Board Meeting Agenda
Item 5.1 Four Service Area Boundary Amendments Central Okanagan
East
*Note* Below is only a
snippet, please click links above for entire content.
RECOMMENDATION:
THAT the following bylaws be repealed:
:> Regional District of Central Okanagan Electoral Area "I" Local Transit
Service Area Establishment Amending Bylaw No. 1358, 2015
:> Regional District of Central Okanagan Ellison Fire Protection Local Service
Establishment Amending Bylaw No. 1359, 2015
:> Regional District of Central Okanagan Ellison Community Parks Specified Area
Establishment Amending Bylaw No. 1360, 2015
:> Regional District of Central Okanagan Electoral Area 'I' Ellison Heritage
Community Centre Local Service Area Establishment Amending Bylaw No. 1361, 2015
AND FURTHER THAT the following bylaws be given 1st, 2nd and
3rd readings:
:> Regional District of Central Okanagan Electoral Area "I" Local Transit
Service Area Establishment Amending Bylaw No. 1367, 2015
:> Regional District of Central Okanagan Ellison Fire Protection Local Service
Establishment Amending Bylaw No. 1368, 2015
:> Regional District of Central Okanagan Electoral Area 'I' Ellison Heritage
Community Centre Local Service Area Establishment Amending Bylaw No. 1369, 2015
Background:
The service areas are located in the community of Ellison, directly east of and
abutting, the boundary of the City of Kelowna. The mapping revisions are minor,
three areas on the map are pre-empted by City of Kelowna boundary expansions and
a fourth by an in-fill subdivision that was bisected by a service area boundary
line.
The amendment bylaws will not affect or change the purpose, intent, fees and
charges, or level of service that are currently in effect for any of the
services and are purely a matter of housekeeping.
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November 12, 2015 audio of entire RDCO Board meeting - .mp3 (96.4 MB)
November 12, 2015 audio of RDCO Board meeting only about Item
5.1 Four Service Area Boundary Amendments Central Okanagan East
- Business Arising?? - .wma (305 KB)
November 12, 2015 audio of RDCO Board meeting only about Item
5.1 Four Service Area Boundary Amendments Central Okanagan East - .wma (938
KB)
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November 12, 2015 Regional District of Central Okanagan Regular
Board Meeting Minutes
5. BUSINESS ARISING
5.1 Service Area Boundary Amendments - Central Okanagan
East Electoral Area (All Directors - Unweighted Vote)
a) Regional District of Central Okanagan Electoral Area "I"
Local Transit Service Area Establishment Amending Bylaw No. 1358, 2015, REPEAL
(All Directors - Unweighted Vote)
b) Regional District of Central Okanagan Ellison Fire
Protection Local Service Establishment Amending Bylaw No. 1359, 2015 REPEAL (All
Directors Unweighted Vote)
c) Regional District of Central Okanagan Ellison Community
Parks Specified Area Establishment Amending Bylaw No. 1360, 2015 REPEAL (All
Directors - Unweighted Vote)
d) Regional District of Central Okanagan Electoral Area 'I'
Ellison Heritage Community Centre Local Service Area Establishment Amending
Bylaw No. 1361, 2015 REPEAL (All Directors - Unweighted Vote)
HANSON/SIEBEN
THAT
• Regional District of Central Okanagan Electoral Area "I" Local Transit Service
Area Establishment Amending Bylaw No. 1358, 2015 be repealed;
• Regional District of Central Okanagan Ellison Fire Protection Local Service
Establishment Amending Bylaw No. 1359, 2015 be repealed;
• Regional District of Central Okanagan Ellison Community Parks Specified Area
Establishment Amending Bylaw No. 1360; 2015 be repealed;
• Regional District of Central Okanagan Electoral Area 'I' Ellison Heritage
Community Centre Local Service Area Establishment Amending Bylaw No. 1361, 2015
be repealed.
CARRIED Unanimously
e) Regional District of Central Okanagan Electoral Area "I" Local Transit
Service Area Establishment Amending Bylaw No. 1367, 1st, 2nd and 3rd readings
(All Directors - Unweighted Vote)
f) Regional District of Central Okanagan Ellison Fire Protection Local Service
Establishment Amending Bylaw No. 1368 1st, 2nd and 3rd readings (All Directors -
Unweighted Vote)
g) Regional District of Central Okanagan Ellison Community Parks Specified Area
Establishment Amending Bylaw No. 1369 1st, 2nd and 3rd readings (All Directors -
Unweighted Vote)
HANSON/SIEBEN
THAT:
• Regional District of Central Okanagan Electoral Area "I" Local Transit Service
Area Establishment Amending Bylaw No. 1367 be given first, second and third
readings and forwarded to the Inspector for approval;
• Regional District of Central Okanagan Ellison Fire Protection Local Service
Establishment Amending Bylaw No. 1368 be given first, second and third readings
and forwarded to the Inspector for approval;
• Regional District of Central Okanagan Electoral Area 'I' Ellison Heritage
Community Centre Local Service Area Establishment Amending Bylaw No. 1369 be
given first, second and third readings and forwarded to the Inspector for
approval:
CARRIED Unanimously
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November 12, 2015 audio of entire RDCO Board meeting - .mp3 (96.4 MB)
November 12, 2015 audio of RDCO Board meeting only about Item
5.1 Four Service Area Boundary Amendments Central Okanagan East
- Business Arising?? - .wma (305 KB)
November 12, 2015 audio of RDCO Board meeting only about Item
5.1 Four Service Area Boundary Amendments Central Okanagan East - .wma (938
KB)
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August 24, 2015 Regional District of Central Okanagan Regular
Board Meeting Agenda
Item 6.1D Electoral Area I Ellison Heritage Community Centre
Local Service Area Establishment Amending Bylaw No 1361 2015
*Note* Below is only a
snippet, please click link above for entire content
Being a bylaw to amend the "Regional
District of Central Okanagan Electoral Area 'I' Ellison Heritage
Community Centre Local Service Area Establishment Bylaw No. 852,
1999"
WHEREAS the Regional Board of the Regional District of Central
Okanagan established by Bylaw No.852 cited as the "Regional
District of Central Okanagan Electoral Area 'I' Ellison Heritage
Community Centre Local Service Area Establishment Bylaw No. 852,
1999" (now known as Central Okanagan East Electoral Area) a
service for recreation and community use, and for the purpose of
renovation, construction and operation for a community hall/fire
hall facility on an existing site.
AND WHEREAS the Regional Board deems it necessary to amend the
boundary of the said service area to exclude the following
parcels, resulting from City of Kel6wna expansions:
Lot B, DL 144&120 and Sec 24 TP 23 ODYD, Plan KAP51562;
Strata Lots 1 to 99, DL 144&120 and Sec 24 TP 23 ODYD, Strata
Plan KAS1411;
Lot B, District Lot 123 ODYD Plan EPP41714;
As identified on Schedule "A" attached hereto;
AND WHEREAS the Director of the Central Okanagan East Electoral
Area has consented in writing to the adoption of this Bylaw;
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August 24, 2015 audio of entire RDCO Board meeting - .mp3
(101
MB)
August 24, 2015 audio of RDCO Board meeting only about Item 6.1D
Electoral Area I Ellison Heritage Community Centre Local Service
Area Establishment Amending Bylaw No 1361 2015
- .wma (182 KB)
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August 24, 2015 Regional District of Central Okanagan Regular
Board Meeting Minutes
6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
6.1 Service Area Boundary Amendments - Central Okanagan East Electoral Area
a) Regional District of Central Okanagan Electoral Area "I" Local Transit
Service Area Establishment Amending Bylaw No. 1358, 2015, Adoption (All
Directors - Unweighted Vote)
HANSON/CARSON
THAT Regional District of Central Okanagan Electoral Area "I" Local Transit
Service Area Establishment Amending Bylaw No. 1358, 2015 be adopted this 24th
day of August 2015.
CARRIED Unanimously
b) Regional District of Central Okanagan Ellison Fire Protection Local Service
Establishment Amending Bylaw No. 1359,2015 Adoption (All Directors Unweighted
Vote)
HANSON/BAKER
THAT Regional District of Central Okanagan Ellison Fire Protection Local Service
Establishment Amending Bylaw No. 1359, 2015 be adopted this 24th day of August
2015.
CARRIED Unanimously
c) Regional District of Central Okanagan Ellison Community Parks Specified Area
Establishment Amending Bylaw No. 1360, 2015 Adoption (All Directors - Unweighted
Vote)
HANSON/CARSON
THAT Regional District of Central Okanagan Ellison Community Parks Specified
Area Establishment Amending Bylaw No. 1360, 2015 be adopted this 24th day of
August 2015.
CARRIED Unanimously
d) Regional District of Central Okanagan Electoral Area 'I' Ellison Heritage
Community Centre Local Service Area Establishment Amending Bylaw No. 1361, 2015
Adoption (All Directors - Unweighted Vote)
HANSON/CARSON
THAT Regional District of Central Okanagan Electoral Area 'I' Ellison Heritage
Community Centre Local Service Area Establishment Amending Bylaw No. 1361, 2015
be adopted this 24th day of August 2015.
CARRIED Unanimously
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August 24, 2015 audio of entire RDCO Board meeting - .mp3
(101
MB)
August 24, 2015 audio of RDCO Board meeting only about Item 6.1D
Electoral Area I Ellison Heritage Community Centre Local Service
Area Establishment Amending Bylaw No 1361 2015
- .wma (182 KB)
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July
27, 2015 Regional District of Central Okanagan Regular
Board Meeting Agenda
Item 8.1 Service Area Boundary Amendments Central Okanagan East
Electoral Area
Item 8.2 Community Works Funding Approval Central Okanagan East
Electoral Area
*Note* Below is only a
snippet, please click links above for entire content
Item 8.1 Service Area Boundary Amendments Central Okanagan East
Electoral Area
Purpose:
To amend the boundaries of three service areas and one specified
area in the Central
Okanagan East Electoral Area.
Executive Summary:
The service areas and specified area are located in the
community of Ellison, directly east of and abutting, the
boundary of the City of Kelowna. The mapping revisions are
minor, three areas on the map are pre-empted by City of Kelowna
boundary expansions and a fourth by an in-fill subdivision that
was bisected by a service area boundary line.
The four amendment bylaws will not affect or change the purpose,
intent, fees and charges, or level of service that are currently
in effect for any of the services and are purely a matter of
housekeeping.
RECOMMENDATION:
THAT the Regional Board give 1st, 2nd, and 3rd readings to:
~ Regional District of Central Okanagan Electoral Area "I" Local
Transit Service Area Establishment Amending Bylaw No. 1358, 2015
~ Regional District of Central Okanagan Ellison Fire Protection
Local Service Establishment Amending Bylaw No. 1359, 2015
~ Regional District of Central Okanagan Ellison Community Parks
Specified Area Establishment Amending Bylaw No. 1360, 2015
~ Regional District of Central Okanagan Electoral Area 'I'
Ellison Heritage Community Centre Local Service Area
Establishment Amending Bylaw No. 1361, 2015
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Item 8.2 Community Works Funding Approval Central Okanagan East
Electoral Area
Purpose:
To seek authorization from the Board to
utilize the Gas Tax - Community Works Fund.
Executive Summary:
Federal Gas Tax Funds are provided to local governments across
Canada to help fund their local infrastructure needs
The Gas Tax - Community Works Fund additional funding
requirements associated with the Joe Rich water improvement
project is:
• $ 152,000 for Central Okanagan East.
Currently the Gas Tax - Community Works
Fund comprises of:
• $171,534 for Central Okanagan East, with an additional
$165,352 to be received in 2015.
RECOMMENDATION:
THAT the Regional Board authorizes $152,000 be approved for
water quality and capacity system improvements in Central
Okanagan East.
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July
27, 2015 audio of entire RDCO Board meeting - .mp3 (147 MB)
July
27, 2015 audio of RDCO Board meeting only about Item 8.1
Service Area Boundary Amendments Central Okanagan East Electoral
Area - .wma (789 KB)
July
27, 2015 audio of RDCO Board meeting only about Item 8.1b
Service Area Boundary Amendments Central Okanagan East Electoral
Area - .wma (229 KB)
July
27, 2015 audio of RDCO Board meeting only about Item 8.1c
Service Area Boundary Amendments Central Okanagan East Electoral
Area - .wma (182 KB)
July
27, 2015 audio of RDCO Board meeting only about Item 8.1d
Service Area Boundary Amendments Central Okanagan East Electoral
Area - .wma (205 KB)
July
27, 2015 audio of RDCO Board meeting only about Item 8.2
Community Works Funding Approval Central Okanagan East Electoral
Area - .wma (3.11 MB)
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July 27, 2015 Regional District of Central Okanagan Regular
Board Meeting Minutes
8. NEW BUSINESS
8.1 Service Area Boundary Amendments - Central Okanagan East Electoral Area
Staff report dated July 20, 2015 noted that four service areas which are located
in the community of Ellison require amendments to the establishment bylaws in
order to correct mapping by City of Kelowna previous boundary expansions and a
fourth by an in-fill subdivision that was bisected by a service area boundary
line.
The amendments will not affect or change the purpose, intent, fees and charges,
or level of service that are currently in effect for any of the services and are
purely a matter of housekeeping.
a) Regional District of Central Okanagan Electoral Area "I"
Local Transit Service Area Establishment Amending
Bylaw No. 1358, 2015, 1st, 2nd and 3rd reading (All Directors - Unweighted Vote)
HANSON/OPHUS
THAT Regional District of Central Okanagan Electoral Area "I" Local Transit
Service Area Establishment Amending Bylaw No. 1358, 2015 be given first, second
and third readings this 27'h day of July 2015.
CARRIED Unanimously
b) Regional District of Central Okanagan Ellison
Fire Protection Local Service Establishment
Amending Byiaw No. 1359, 2015 1st, 2nd and 3rd reading (All Directors -
Unweighted Vote)
HANSON/BAKER
THAT Regional District of Central Okanagan Ellison Fire Protection Local Service
Establishment Amending Bylaw No. 1359, 2015 be given first, second and third
reading this 27th day of July 2015.
CARRIED Unanimously
c) Regional District of Central Okanagan Ellison Community
Parks Specified Area Establishment Amending Bylaw No. 1360, 2015 1st, 2nd
and 3rd reading (All Directors - Unweighted Vote)
FINDLATER/DEHART
THAT Regional District of Central Okanagan Ellison Community Parks Specified
Area Establishment Amending Bylaw No. 1360, 2015 be given first, second and
third readings this 27th day of July 2015.
CARRIED Unanimously
d) Regional District of Central Okanagan Electoral Area 'I'
Ellison Heritage Community Centre Local Service
Area Establishment Amending Bylaw No. 1361, 2015 1st, 2nd and 3rd reading (All
Directors - Unweighted Vole)
GRAY/HANSON
THAT Regional District of Central Okanagan Electoral Area 'I' Ellison Heritage
Community Centre Local Service Area Establishment Amending Bylaw No. 1361, 2015
be given first, second and third readings this 27th day of July 2015.
CARRIED Unanimously
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8.2 Community Works Funding Approval - Central Okanagan
East Electoral Area (All Directors - Unweighted Vote)
Staff report dated July 20, 2015 outlined the Community
Works Funding planned for the Joe Rich water quality and capacity improvement
project for the Joe Rich Fire Service Area and the Goudie Road Fire Hall water
system. The question was raised why potable water standards must be met for this
project. Staff will reconfirm Interior Health potable water regulations to
determine if there is an alternate system which can be installed.
FINDLATER/CONDON
THAT the Regional Board authorizes $152,000 be approved for water quality and
capacity system improvements in Central Okanagan East Electoral Area.
CARRIED Unanimously
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July
27, 2015 audio of entire RDCO Board meeting - .mp3 (147 MB)
July
27, 2015 audio of RDCO Board meeting only about Item 8.1
Service Area Boundary Amendments Central Okanagan East Electoral
Area - .wma (789 KB)
July
27, 2015 audio of RDCO Board meeting only about Item 8.1b
Service Area Boundary Amendments Central Okanagan East Electoral
Area - .wma (229 KB)
July
27, 2015 audio of RDCO Board meeting only about Item 8.1c
Service Area Boundary Amendments Central Okanagan East Electoral
Area - .wma (182 KB)
July
27, 2015 audio of RDCO Board meeting only about Item 8.1d
Service Area Boundary Amendments Central Okanagan East Electoral
Area - .wma (205 KB)
July
27, 2015 audio of RDCO Board meeting only about Item 8.2
Community Works Funding Approval Central Okanagan East Electoral
Area - .wma (3.11 MB)
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May 26, 2014 Regional District of Central Okanagan Regular Board Meeting
Minutes 8. NEW BUSINESS
8.1 Community Works Funding - Proposal for Energy
Efficiencies for the Ellison Fire Hall and Ellison Community Hall (All Directors
- Unweighted Vote)
Staff report dated May 20, 2014 outlined the energy
efficient improvements proposed for the Ellison Fire Hall and the Ellison
Community Hall converting the fuel source for the facilities from propane to
natural gas. The Community Works
Funding is in place for Electoral Area East and as this project qualifies for
the use of the funds and the RDCO's commitment on the Climate Action Plan power
smart objectives, Board approval is required to proceed. The anticipated budget
for the improvements is $26,760.
HANSON/EDGSON
THAT the Regional Board authorize staff to proceed with the required project
request as identified in the May 14, 2014 Proposal for Energy Efficiencies
utilizing Community Works Fund - Gas Tax Funding for 2014 for the Ellison Fire
Hall and Ellison Community Hall.
CARRIED Unanimously
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May 26, 2014 audio of entire RDCO Board meeting - .mp3 (22.2
MB)
May 26, 2014 audio of RDCO Board meeting only about Item 8.1
Community Works Funding Proposal For Energy Efficiencies - .wma
(1.82
MB)
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Killiney Hall funds set
by Staff Writer - Vernon Morning Star - Dec 2,
2011
A new funding formula for the Killiney Beach Community Hall has been
given the green light.
The Regional District of Central Okanagan has adopted a bylaw that
will see North Westside Road residents fund operations and
maintenance of the hall at an annual cost not to exceed five cents
per $1,000 of the assessed value of land and improvements.
“For an average property valued at $446,000 this year, the annual
cost to fund the hall would be $14.49,” said Bruce Smith,
communications co-ordinator, of the board’s decision following the
Nov. 19 referendum. “Of the 291 votes cast within the service area,
177 people voted in favour while 114 voted against,” said Smith.
The hall will continue to be
owned by the North Westside Communities Association. |
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September 12, 2013 Regional District of Central Okanagan Governance
and Services Committee Meeting Minutes
6. Finance & Administrative Services
6.1 Quarterly Program Measures Report - Year-to-date June 30, 2013
The quarterly measures report, year-to-date June 30, 2013, Executive Summary was
presented for information. Staff highlighted areas of note including:
• At the end of June budgets are on track. Budget revision will come forward in
regards to capital costs.
• Restructuring of staff has occurred - existing and new staff.
• Trepanier Fire - paid on call reimbursement has been received from Ministry of
Forests. Surplus has been reflected in revenues. The past practice is to top up
paid on call wages to $30 for incident and budget remainder into reserves.
Reimbursement is reflective of what other fire departments are paid for
response. The question was raised whether it sets a precedent to reimburse
paid-on-call at this rate? The question was raised whether the Board need to
approve a policy change or is this administrative in nature? Staff noted this is
within the existing budget. Need to be consistent across other communities,
staff to confirm that it is consistent in the region.
OPHUS/ZIMMERMANN
THAT staff provide a report to the Board on the policy for reimbursement of paid
on call emergency response for fires such as the Trepanier Fire, confirming the
practice for reimbursement is consistent in the region.
CARRIED
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• June Springs and Lakeshore Road - RDCO no longer issuing burn permits.
It was unclear as to why burning permits would no longer be issued to property
owners in June Springs and Lakeshore Road as they are within the RDCO
boundaries. There is an agreement for the City of Kelowna Fire Department to
respond to fires in these two areas.
HANSON/EDGSON
THAT staff confirm whether burning permits are being issued to property owners
in June Springs and Lakeshore Fire District areas.
CARRIED
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September 12, 2013 audio of entire RDCO Governance and Services Committee meeting
- .mp3 (28.2 MB)
September 12, 2013 audio of RDCO Governance and Services
Committee meeting only about Item 6.1 Quarterly Program Measures Report - .wma (22.3
MB)
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November
8, 2012 Regional District of Central Okanagan Regular Board Meeting Minutes
7. FINANCE & ADMINISTRATIVE
SERVICES 7.1 2012-2016 Financial Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 1314,2012, 1st, 2nd
and 3rd readings and Adoption (All Directors - Weighted Vote)
Staff provided
an overview to the Board on the budget amendments required for the 2012
Financial Plan, including:
-
Trepanier Bench transfer from Community Works Fund Gas
Tax Reserve
- Wastewater Treatment Plant - amendment covers HST which is not recoverable,
and administrative costs, capital costs which was missed in the initial budget.
Biosolids work moved forward. DCC costs less than anticipated.
-Killiney Community Hall - RDCO does not own the hall so cannot include capital
costs - transfer to the contractor for capital (housekeeping)
-
Regional Parks/Westside Parks - total projects not changed, funds moved to
other projects - Board approval has previously been given to the projects
CONDON/BASRAN
THAT Regional District of Central Okanagan 2012-2016 Financial Plan Amendment
Bylaw No. 1314,2012 be given first, second and third readings and adopted this
8th day of November 2012. CARRIED
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November
8, 2012 audio of entire RDCO Board meeting - .mp3 (32.4
MB)
November 8, 2012 audio of RDCO Board meeting only about Item 7.1
2012 - 2016 Financial Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 1314, 2012 - .wma (3.34 MB)
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Feds step
up for Lake Country centre
Castanet.net - by Wayne Moore - Story: 93872 - Jun
19, 2013
The federal government will pour $21,000 into upgrading the Lake
Country Community Centre.
The announcement was made Wednesday morning by Kelowna-Lake Country
MP, Ron Cannan.
The funds, from the Community Infrastructure Improvement Fund, will
support the Okanagan Boys and Girls Clubs efforts to upgrade the
Community Centre.
"Okanagan Boys and Girls Clubs is very thankful to receive funding
from the Government of Canada for the Lake Country Community Centre
project," says CEO, Craig Monley.
"The safety improvements and new teaching kitchen will greatly
enhance our facility and allow both youth and members of the
community to learn important life skills they can carry with them
into the future."
The money will help enable the club to make improvements that will
enhance safety by re-leveling the exterior walkway and drainage as
well as fund the teaching kitchen.
"I appreciate the excellent services that the Okanagan Boys and
Girls Club provides to our community. By improving facilities such
as this, we are helping to boost economic activity while improving
local infrastructure," says Cannan. |
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November 8, 2012 Regional District of Central Okanagan Governance
and Services Committee Meeting Minutes 5.2 David Dubois, Project
Coordinator, Green Heat Initiative (SIBAC-Southern Interior Beetle Action
Coalition) re: Biomass Heating Potential At the request of the Southern
Interior Beetle Action Coalition, Director Edgson being the Board's delegate to
the committee, the project coordinator David Dubois for the Green Heat
Initiative, provided an update on the potential for biomass heating. Funding and
services are potentially available for local governments to implement biomass
heating systems in local government buildings. As part of SIBAC funding, Dubois
is available to travel to communities to provide information on green heat.
Staff report dated October 23rd noted that there are currently no regional
district buildings that would clearly benefit by switching to biomass heating,
however the information is presented for the Committee's information.
Dubois
noted that the system is highly sophisticated requiring little manpower to
operate. A consistent, sustainable fuel supply is always the challenge with a
system. This type of system requires a very small piece of the 'overall puzzle'
in
the amount of debris available. In the Central Okanagan there is a large demand
for clean construction waste, ogogrow operations and Tolko go-generation. Under
certain circumstances this type of heat source makes sense where transportation
costs are low and where gas is not available. RDCO staff highlighted what is
going on the region regarding biomass heating. There is no obvious building in
the regional district to move to a wood waste heat source. The question was
raised about the region's community halls ie: Joe Rich.
Staff noted that a brand new air source heat pump has recently been installed in
Joe Rich. The North Westside community hall is considering upgrades but they can
choose whatever system they wish-the
hall does not belong to the Regional District.
It was felt that a system like this should be paid by the users not taxpayers in
general. If there is nothing in our current capital plan for upgrades why would
any time be spent considering a system? If an upgrade to a system is being
considered in the future staff may consider if a system such as this is
feasible. #GS78/12 EDGSON/HANSON
THAT the presentation by David Dubois, project coordinator for Green Heat
Initiative, and the staff report dated October 23, 2012 on biomass heating
information be received for information and referred to staff and should there
be any opportunity in the future to consider this heat initiative that staff
contact David Dubois directly for further information.
CARRIED
=============== 6. Finance & Administrative Services
6.1 Quarterly Program
Measures Report (Year-to-Date - September 30, 2012)
Staff report dated November 1, 2012 outlined the program measures report year
to- date September 30, 2012. Staff highlighted the executive summary comments.
- Corporate Services
o Recruitment process for new CAO has begun - Waste Reduction
o Launch of paper reduction program
o Commercial waste quantities reduced by 2.8%
o Curbside collection radio frequency identification system
• 1331 non-compliant customers identified and contacted, only 52
reoffenders
o Recycling - market downturn, budget effect - Environmental Services
o Falcon Ridge Water - exploratory drilling for a new well
o Trepanier Bench Water - fire effects - 110 risk evident
o Leak Detection program for Westshore Water resulted in 43% reduction, and at
Killiney Beach 20% of m3 pumped
o RDCO lift stations/collector systems - all pumps being investigated for
deterioration
o Killiney Beach Water - reduction to scope of upgrade
o Reduced clerical staff by 0.5 FTE
o WWTP - Stage 3 design work completed. - Information Systems
o MOU Lake Country has yet to sign the agreement. Concern regarding 2013 impact
to partners if Lake Country does not sign on. - Development Services
o School site acquisition
o Inspection Services - staff reduction
o Dog Control- review report received in October. Implementation plan will be
coming forward for Board consideration.
o Noxious insect control - low complaint numbers. - Protective Services
o Trepanier Fire
o Black Mountain grass fire
o Wilsons Land Volunteer Fire Department - volunteer fire chief leaving
-
Regional Rescue
o 4 total EOC activations, 27 ESS activations
o Operation exercise - Sept 13
o Review of service is under way - Parks Services
o Parkland acquisitions - 3 properties closed
o Mission Creek - upgrade to playground
o Trepanier Creek Greenway fire
o Bear closures
o Interpretation programs 8% increase in participants
- Crime Stoppers
o Vehicle donated to the program
o Sponsorship packages being developed
o Tips provided lead to info on two major homicides
- EDC
o Recruitment of United Airlines flights into Kelowna
o Export development - increased interest from China
- Purchasing
With the hiring of a purchasing manager, total quantifiable savings to date are
$201,902, including risk reduction to RDCO, time savings for managers and staff
and stronger contracts.
It was noted that the full report is in the Board's Reader file.
Discussion
-It was noted that West Kelowna is interested in receiving further information
on the RFID program and staff will update Council in the future.
-West Kelowna will look at trunk lines in the near future. It's a low priority
for them.
-School site acquisition - approved by the Province, developers will be required
to pay a fee in the future.
-Information provided to Kelowna for review of boundary extension.
-What are the financial implications of reduced recycling and reduced income is
there a way to offset costs? Staff is focusing on reduction programs (paper free
program) paying less processing costs when it ends up in the recycling bins -
it's the only thing that can be done to offset costs. Material is not being
returned to the landfill. There is no shutdown for recyclables. The material
that is recycled here is sent to relatively local markets (not China) plastics
go to the Lower Mainland, paper to Washington. We can stockpile if required but
there is no ability for reduced transportation costs as we use local markets.
Where does the money go for electronics? The Electronics Stewardship of BC -
they run the program, collecting, marketing, hauling, processing and they fund
depot operations. BAKER/EDGSON
THAT the Quarterly Program Measures report year-to-date September 30, 2012 be
received for information. CARRIED
=============== 6.2 Briefing on
2013-2017 Financial Plan & Overview of the Process
Staff report dated October
30, 2012 outlined general impacts to consider during the 2013-2017 Financial
Plan discussions. Full reporting will be completed through the budgeting process
beginning in February. General impacts for 2013 were highlighted as a heads-up
for the budgeting process. BAKER/CONDON
THAT the 2013-2017 Financial Plan overview be received for information.
CARRIED -------------------------------
November 8, 2012 audio of entire RDCO Governance and Services
Committee meeting - .mp3 (49.6
MB)
November 8, 2012 audio of RDCO Governance and Services Committee
meeting only about Item 5.2 Green Heat Initiative - Biomass
Heating Potential - .wma (21.2 MB)
November 8, 2012 audio of RDCO Governance and Services Committee
meeting only about Item 5.2 Green Heat Initiative - Biomass
Heating Potential -
Director Edgson talking about the NWCA still
owning the Killiney Beach Hall - .wma (455 KB)
November 8, 2012 audio of RDCO Governance and Services Committee
meeting only about Item 6.1 Quarterly Program Measures Report - .wma (18 MB)
November 8, 2012 audio of RDCO Governance and Services Committee
meeting only about Item 6.2 Briefing On 2013 - 2017 Financial Plan - .wma (11.7
MB)
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Killiney deal signed
By Staff Writer - Vernon Morning Star - June 03,
2012
The Regional Board of Central Okanagan board has approved entering
into an agreement with the North Westside Communities Association
for the Killiney Beach Community Hall.
During a referendum in November, a majority of North Westside Road
voters agreed to provide funding each year towards the operational,
maintenance and capital needs of the facility on Udell Road. |
Killiney Hall funds set
by Staff Writer - Vernon Morning Star - Dec 2,
2011
A new funding formula for the Killiney Beach Community Hall has been
given the green light.
The Regional District of Central Okanagan has adopted a bylaw that
will see North Westside Road residents fund operations and
maintenance of the hall at an annual cost not to exceed five cents
per $1,000 of the assessed value of land and improvements.
“For an average property valued at $446,000 this year, the annual
cost to fund the hall would be $14.49,” said Bruce Smith,
communications co-ordinator, of the board’s decision following the
Nov. 19 referendum. “Of the 291 votes cast within the service area,
177 people voted in favour while 114 voted against,” said Smith.
The hall will continue to be
owned by the North Westside Communities Association. |
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November
28, 2011 Regional District of Central Okanagan Regular Board Meeting Agenda
Item 7.2 Killiney Community Hall Service Area Establishment Bylaw No. 1294.pdf
Item 11.2 Declaration of Election Results.pdf
Agenda No: 11.2
Mtg Date: Nov 28, 2011
TO: Regional Board
DATE: November 23,2011
FROM: Mary Jane Drouin
Chief Election Officer
SUBJECT: Utility Acquisition Policy
Regional Board Report
The Local General Election was concluded on Saturday, November 19, 2011. Advance
polls were held on Wednesday, November 9th and Tuesday, November 15, 2011.
The official results for the following are attached:
• Regional District of Central Okanagan West Electoral Area - Jim Edgson,
elected
• Regional District of Central Okanagan East Electoral Area - Patty Hanson,
elected
• School District No. 23, Zone 1 School Trustee (RDCO & District of Lake
Country) Deborah Butler, acclaimed
• School District No. 23, Zone 11 School Trustee (RDCO & District of Peachland)
- Moyra Baxter, elected.
• Referendum - RDCO Killiney Community Hall Service Area Establishment Bylaw -
Yes -177 votes, No 114 votes.
This is for your information.
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November 28, 2011 audio of entire RDCO Board meeting - .mp3 (108
MB)
November 28, 2011 audio of RDCO Board meeting only about Item
7.2 Killiney Community Hall Service Area Establishment Bylaw No.
1294 - .wma (405 KB)
November 28, 2011 audio of RDCO Board meeting only about Item
11.2 Declaration of Election Results - .wma (10.8 MB)
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Renos at Lakeview Heights hall
Castanet.net - by Contributed - Story: 67481 - Nov
19, 2011
Upgrades to Lakeview Heights Community Hall are underway and the
District of West Kelowna is required to close the building for
approximately three months. The municipality opted to complete
improvements in fall and winter months to ensure the least impact to
user groups.
Renovations involve:
• Safely removing and disposing of asbestos;
• Removing existing wall and roof on the main hall
• Constructing new walls, and truss roof to meet current BC Building
Code requirements;
• Installing a new heating, air conditioning and ventilation unit in
the upper hall and a new furnace in the lower level
• Building an improved accessibility ramp and balcony; and,
• Replacing existing light fixtures, windows and doors with new
energy efficient units.
The total project cost is approximately $280,000.
The renovations will ensure the community can continue to use the
facility for another 20 years or more. Lakeview Heights Community
Hall has been located in Anders Park since 1958. Renovations were
last completed in 2003.
The District of West Kelowna will also be required to close the
playground and outdoor washrooms, located adjacent to the hall, to
accommodate construction. Nearby tennis courts will remain open.
While upgrades are underway on the community hall, the District of
West Kelowna will also make improvements to the adjacent sports box
at a cost of $35,000.
Upgrades will include resurfacing, the addition of pickle ball
courts and reconfiguration of the road hockey box/basketball court.
The facility will remain closed until early spring, when resurfacing
can occur.
The District of West Kelowna would like to thank the public for
their patience during construction. |
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November 10, 2011 Regional District of Central Okanagan Governance
and Services Committee Meeting Minutes
10. Finance &
Administrative Services
10.1 Quarterly Program Measures Report - Year-to-date - September 30, 2011
Staff report dated November 2nd outlined an executive summary highlights for
the year quarterly program measures report to September 30, 2011. Staff verbally
reviewed some of the highlights noting that an amendment to the financial plan
bylaw is forthcoming.
OPHUS/EDGSON
THAT the Quarterly Program Measures Report, year-to-date September 30,2011 be
received.
CARRIED
It was noted that construction is underway on the Okanagan Safe Harbour and
that Lake Country has expressed concern that it will not function in the same
way as previous and questioned whether this was a budget issue. Staff noted that
the
RDCO is working on refurbishment of safe harbor in cooperation with the Ministry
of Environment (MOE) approvals. MOE has identified fisheries habitat in and
around the safe harbor and this has elevated concern around the criteria for
refurbishment in the area.
There will be impacts from southerly waves as batterboards are no longer in
place and cannot be added due to Ministry approvals. Staff continue to work with
the MOE regarding the height of the courtesy dock-- under the large lake
protocol
docks cannot be floating which means the dock will not function well in low
water.
The MOE has agreed to lower the dock slightly and staff will continue to work
with MOE to seek approval to drop the dock level-the best may be at high water
level.
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November 10, 2011 audio of entire RDCO Governance and Services
Committee meeting .mp3 (230 MB)
November
10, 2011 audio of RDCO Governance and Services Committee meeting only about Item
10.1 Quarterly Program Measures Report - .wma (6.07 MB)
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November 19, 2011 Killiney Beach Hall Tax Referendum Notice
Killiney Beach Hall Tax Referendum will be on the same day you vote to elect
your (hopefully new) Regional Director :·)
Fire Hall / Killiney Beach Community Hall agreement
| The NWCA want to "rebuild
the kitchen $10,000" and replace the community hall roof
only to be destroyed in 20 years in the year 2027????
Background
The North Westside Road Communities Association leased the land and
constructed the Killiney Beach Community Hall in the 1970's. Since
that time the community has operated the building and completed all
repairs and maintenance as required. The operation and maintenance
has been funded through hall rentals, fundraising activities and
regular requests for grant-in-aid contributions from the Regional
District.
The community has now requested the establishment of a local service
area to provide a more secure source of funding, allowing them to
continue the current operation and maintenance in addition to
building a
reserve
fund for upcoming major maintenance items such the replacement of
the kitchen and the community hall roof.
http://www.regionaldistrict.com/docs/boards_committees/agnd/2007
Agendas/07_07_09/Regular Meeting/Item 8.1 Killiney Beach Community
Hall Service Area.pdf
NWCA newsletter $2,200
Rec/Exercise Programs 1,200
Children's Programs $1,000
Bus Shelters / Notice $1,000
Library $1,000
Septic $750 Now why would the NWCA local newsletter
be a hall expense?? Shouldn't that be the Associations
expense?
Why are bus shelters a hall expense?
Do you consider children's programs and Recreation/Exercise expense
a hall expense?
Should library books be considered a hall expense?
Should the website be considered a hall expense or an association
expense? |
Did you get these 4 pages of information about the Killiney Beach Hall expenses and the
proposal to tax your property
in your mailbox on or about October 17,
2011
Public Information Meeting Thursday, November 3, 2011
at Killiney Beach Community Hall
click each of the 4 pages to read a larger copy
We are concerned about being charged a property tax for a Hall we don't own!
RDCO Highlights Feb. 12, 2007
RDCO Agenda Feb. 12, 2007 -
Item 9.3 North Westside Fire Hall Expansion.pdf
RDCO Minutes Feb. 12, 2007
More about the Shorts Creek Fire Hall
To conclude his presentation, Wayne advised that the Department is looking to
complete the existing 5 year plan, which is the building, tender and snuffer and
to hold a referendum. The Department would also like to implement the
25 year plan to replace truck for the 2nd pumper in
2015 and
replacement of the Killiney Beach Hall in 2027 @ $300,000.
"We can't get any reserve funds to handle
things in the future such as a possible extension of the hall for a
sports
complex."
DWK Council highlights
by Castanet Staff - Story: 64443 - Sep 9, 2011
The following are highlights of the District of West Kelowna Council
meeting held Tuesday, September 6, 2011.
Lakeview Heights
Community Hall Renovations - Council agreed to proceed with
$260,314 in renovations to the Lakeview
Heights Community Hall at 860 Anders Road. The renovation
will consist of demolition and reconstruction of the second floor
walls and roof of the main hall, removal of hazardous materials and
access to the facility for persons with disabilities. The District
hired a structural engineer to complete a structural analysis of the
building to determine the condition of the hall and any costs
associated with upgrading the facility. The recently-completed
Lakeview Heights Community Hall Management Plan recommended that the
hall be upgraded to ensure it maintains its current function for the
next 10 years. The analysis determined the original roof structure
and exterior wall system on the second floor requires repairs. The
facility is slated to close October 3 for renovations, but there is
to be flexibility to accommodate user groups. The District’s
Recreation Department will work with displaced user groups to find
appropriate temporary accommodations. |
| North Westside Communities Association Minutes July 2011
*Note* this is only a snippet, click link
below for entire contents
Page 2 of 3
MOTION FROM THE FLOOR: That the NWCA Board continue to pursue the
referendum Option #2 with the Regional District to ensure ongoing,
sustainable funding for the Killiney Beach Community Hall.
MOVED: Bill McCarthy
SECONDED: Audrey Turcotte
CARRIED
7. DRAFT CONSTITUTION
Secretary, Marsali MacIver presented via PowerPoint, the proposed
changes and updates recommended for the Constitution and Bylaws of
the NWCA as presented by the Ad Hoc Constitution Review Committee
that was struck by the Board in 2009 and adopted by the Board in
2011.
Page 3 of 3
MOTION FROM THE FLOOR: That the 5.2 (Finances) be amended to change
the spending limit of $1000 changed to $3000 and that the
approval of Members etc. be changed
to read “by the Board of Directors at a regular meeting”.
1.1. The revised clause should then read:
“Capital or operating expenses in excess of Three Thousand Dollars
($3000.00) per complete project must be approved by the Board of
Directors at a regular meeting.”
MOVED: Igo Pielecki
SECONDED: Cadi Arndt
CARRIED
MOTION: That the Constitution and Bylaws of the North Westside
Communities Association be adopted as revised.
MOVED: Marsali MacIver
SECONDED: Dietrich Goldammer
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
NWCAOnline Minutes July AGM (DRAFT Minutes) |
Killiney Hall funds set
by Staff Writer - Vernon Morning Star - Dec 2,
2011
A new funding formula for the Killiney Beach Community Hall has been
given the green light.
The Regional District of Central Okanagan has adopted a bylaw that
will see North Westside Road residents fund operations and
maintenance of the hall at an annual cost not to exceed five cents
per $1,000 of the assessed value of land and improvements.
“For an average property valued at $446,000 this year, the annual
cost to fund the hall would be $14.49,” said Bruce Smith,
communications co-ordinator, of the board’s decision following the
Nov. 19 referendum. “Of the 291 votes cast within the service area,
177 people voted in favour while 114 voted against,” said Smith.
The hall will continue to be owned by the North Westside Communities
Association. |
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August 11, 2011 Regional District of Central Okanagan Regular Board Meeting Highlights
Killiney Community Hall Referendum
The Regional Board has approved a referendum question and given three
readings to a proposed bylaw that will be considered by some Central Okanagan
West Electoral Area voters during the Local Government Election, Saturday,
November 19th. If approved, the bylaw would establish a service area to fund the
operation and capital requirements of the Killiney Beach Community Hall. The
North Westside Communities Association has asked the Regional Board to authorize
putting the referendum on the ballot.
During the election this fall, qualified voters within the service area will
be asked:
“Are you in favour of the Regional District of Central Okanagan adopting
Bylaw No. 1294 to establish a service area within a portion of Central Okanagan
West Electoral Area to operate and maintain the Killiney Community Hall, at an
annual cost not to exceed $0.05 per $1,000 of assessed value of land and
improvements on properties within the service area”
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August 11, 2011 audio of entire RDCO Board meeting - .mp3 (30.7
MB)
August 11, 2011 audio of RDCO Board meeting only about Killiney Beach Hall proposed
property tax - .wma (364 KB) |
$400,000 assessment x $00.05 = $20.00 per year
There were
2,136 parcels within
the North Westside Fire Service Area contributing to the fire
department a June 25, 2008 RDCO email said.
2,136 parcels x
$20.00 = $42,720
|
August 11, 2011 Regional District of Central Okanagan Regular Board Meeting Minutes
5.1 RDCO Killiney Community Hall Service Area Establishment Bylaw
No. 1294, 2011, 1st, 2nd and 3rd readings and Approval of Referendum
Question (All Directors-Unweighted Vote)
Staff report dated August
3, 2011 outlined a proposed bylaw to establish a service area within a portion
of Central Okanagan West Electoral Area for the purpose of operation,
maintenance and capital expenditure of the community hall located at the
Killiney Community Hall site. The North Westside Community Association has
requested the Regional District consider the
service area. Should the bylaw be supported a referendum would be held in
November. EDGSON/HODGE
THAT Regional District of Central Okanagan Killiney Community Hall Service Area
Establishment Bylaw No. 1294,2011 be given first, second and third readings this
11th day of August 2011; AND FURTHER THAT the question on the referendum
ballot read:
"Are you in favour of the Regional District of Central Okanagan adopted Bylaw
No. 1294 to establish a service area within a portion of Central Okanagan West
Electoral Area to operate and maintain the Killiney Community Hall, at an annual
cost not to exceed $0.05 per $1000 of assessed value
of land and improvements on properties within the service area?"
CARRIED -------------------------------
August 11, 2011 audio of entire RDCO Board meeting - .mp3 (30.7
MB)
August 11, 2011 audio of RDCO Board meeting only about Killiney Beach Hall proposed
property tax - .wma (364 KB) |
Westside residents may head to the polls for community hall
Vernon Morning Star - By Richard Rolke - July 17,
2011
There’s interest among some North Westside residents to hike taxes
for their community hall.
A meeting was held Wednesday to discuss the North Westside
Communities Association’s proposal for a referendum on a tax
designated for maintenance and capital needs at the Udell Road hall.
“We wanted to get feedback from residents and where they want to go
with this,” said Marsali MacIver, association president.
Based on the meeting, the association has asked the Regional
District of Central Okanagan to initiate the process for a
referendum this November.
“The regional district has staff working on what needs to go to
Victoria,” said MacIver of the provincial legislative process
required to establish referendums.
The association has suggested that a specific tax is necessary to
ensure there are sufficient financial resources to maintain the hall
and prepare for any long-term capital needs.
Presently, operating funds come from association membership dues.
If the levy were to proceed, a rate has not been determined yet.
“We have sent the regional district a budget on the last three
years’ expenses and revenues and they will look at what it takes to
adequately run the hall,” said MacIver.
“We don’t want it to be an onerous burden on taxpayers.”
Jim Edgson, RDCO director for the North Westside, believes
Wednesday’s meeting indicated that there’s at least public support
for taking the tax to referendum.
“People are more than just open to the concept,” he said.
“There was some frank and open discussion. It was a very vital
discussion.”
However, Edgson admits that there are a number of legislative steps
that must occur if there is to be a referendum in November.
“What’s proposed is a draft and there’s still a lot of work to do.
There are timelines we have to do,” he said. |
Westside debates tax for hall
Vernon Morning Star - By Richard Rolke - July 10,
2011
North Westside Road residents could see taxes climb to support a
community asset.
The North Westside Communities Association is proposing a November
referendum on a service area tax, with funds going to maintenance
and capital needs at the community hall on Udell Road.
“At this point, we are just having general discussions about the
proposal,” said president Val Trevis.
The concept will be discussed at the association’s annual general
meeting Wednesday at 7 p.m. at the hall.
Based on the tone of that discussion, the association may decide to
ask the Regional District of Central Okanagan to proceed with a
referendum.
The hall is owned and operated by the association.
“Funding for the hall comes solely from memberships in the
association, rentals and the occasional grants-in-aid (from RDCO),”
said Trevis.
“If it’s just based on membership, eventually we could run out of
money.”
Trevis says the service area tax would provide sufficient resources
to operate the hall while also planning for future capital demands.
“We want to maintain ownership and operation within the community
but with a different funding model.”
A possible tax rate has not been established yet.
“We want it to be as low as possible,” said Trevis.
“We want to cap it per household so everyone pays the same.”
RDCO staff and director Jim Edgson will be at Wednesday’s meeting to
determine if there is sufficient public interest to proceed with a
referendum.
“I encourage people to come out and say which way things should go,”
said Edgson, who is not taking a firm position on a new tax or
retaining the status quo.
“I understand where they (association) are coming from but I want a
referendum to determine if the public is willing to support the hall
through a new tax.”
The hall is the only community space in the North Westside Road
area, which covers an area from Westshore Estates to La Casa.
“Our hall is used well. We have a full schedule,” said Trevis. |
How about user fees. Some people hardly use the Hall and then some use the
Hall all the time.
okanaganlakebc.ca believes a user fee would be more appropriate.
The
North Westside Communities Association regularly receive ongoing grants-in-aid
for maintenance and operation of the Killiney Beach Hall and Library, and
approx. Feb 16, 2004 as the Westside Issues Committee Meeting Minutes Feb 16,
2004 explain, the North Westside Communities Association raised the North
Westside Ratepayers Association Killiney Beach Hall's rental rates. The
North Westside Ratepayers Association started and ran the Sugar Loaf transfer
station from 1995-2007. The North Westside Ratepayers Association
requested an ongoing grant-in-aid from the Regional District of Central Okanagan
to assist in the increase in rent of the Killiney Beach Hall by the North
Westside Communities Association, but were turned down. The Westside Issues
Committee states in their minutes of the meeting Feb 16, 2004
"be advised that grants-in-aid are not considered on an ongoing basis."
Central Okanagan West (Parks in Central Okanagan West)
Review options for Killiney Beach Community Hall and continue to support North
Westside Communities Association in the operation of the hall.
Source
RDCO Annual Report 2007 pg 15 at bottom of page or pg 17 Acrobat Reader
Alternative Approval Process Result - November 19, 2007
The Regional Board has received the result of the recent Alternative Approval
Process for a proposed bylaw to fund the operation and maintenance of the
Killiney Beach Recreation Building. A total of 363
electors returned response forms, which is greater than the minimum ten per cent
of signatures required and prevents the Board from proceeding with the bylaw
without first holding a referendum to seek
elector approval. Regional District staff will review the options with the
Electoral Area Director.
www.regionaldistrict.com/docs/boards_committees/rpts//2007/07_11_19brdrpt.pdf
|
Highlights of the Regional Board Meeting– August 20, 2007
Elector Assent Sought On North Westside
The Regional Board has approved the use of the Alternative Approval
Process to gain elector assent
for
establishing a Service Area to provide an annual grant to the North
Westside Communities Association for the operation and maintenance
of the Killiney Beach Community Hall, adjacent library and
supporting lands. The proposed grant would be raised
through a tax requisition of
five cents
per $1,000 assessed value for properties within the
North Westside Road Fire Protection District. Elector Response Forms
will be available from 8:00 am Monday, September 24th to 4:00 pm
Wednesday, October 31st. At least 10% of the estimated 2,099
eligible electors must sign and return forms to require the Regional
Board to hold a referendum before adopting the necessary bylaws
establishing the new Service Area.
Agenda and
Minutes |
|
Highlights of the Regional Board Meeting – July 9, 2007
Killiney Beach Community Hall Funding
The Regional Board has agreed to utilize the Alternative Approval
Process to determine elector approval for establishing a tax
requisition grant to assist in funding the Killiney Beach Community
Hall.
At the request of the North Westside Communities Association,
electors within the North Westside Road Fire Protection Service
Area, will be asked whether they approve a five cent per $1,000
assessed value grant for the operation and maintenance of the
Community Hall. The funds raised would also be used to establish a
reserve fund for future maintenance. Elector Response Forms will be
available at a future date. At least ten per cent of electors in the
Proposed Grant Bylaw Service Area would have to sign and return
forms to require the Regional Board to hold a referendum before
passing the necessary bylaws. If the tax requisition is approved,
the lease agreement with the Association would be amended to include
the grant subsidy.
Agenda and
Minutes |
Minutes of the REGULAR BOARD MEETING of the Regional District of
Central Okanagan held at Regional District Offices, 1450 KLO Road,
Kelowna, B.C. on Monday, July 9, 2007
8. PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT8.1 Killiney Beach Community
Hall Service Area (All Directors - Unweighted Vote)
Parks and Recreation Services report dated July 3rd outlined the
request of the North Westside Communities Association for
establishing a local service area for the operation and maintenance
of a lease for the Killiney Beach Community Hall.
#292/07 SHEPHERD/NOVAKOWSKI
THAT the Regional Board approve establishing a local service area
to provide a grant to the North Westside Communities Association for
the operation and maintenance of the lease area as outlined in the
year 2000 agreement for the Killiney Beach Community Hall, the
adjacent community library, and supporting lands;
AND THAT the service area follow the existing boundary of the
North Westside Road Fire Protection Service Area;
AND FURTHER THAT the Regional District of Central Okanagan
Killiney Beach Community Hall Service Area Grant establishing bylaw
be prepared and forwarded to the Regional Board for consideration;
AND FURTHER THAT the Regional District seeks the approval of the
electors for a tax requisition of $.05 per $1000 assessed value for
an annual grant to the North Westside Communities Association
through an Alternative Approval Process;
AND FURTHER THAT the lease agreement with the North Westside
Communities Association be amended to include the grant subsidy if
the tax requisition is approved by the electors.
CARRIED |
Westside Issues Committee Meeting Minutes, January 8, 2007 (Pg.
1-2)
North Westside Communities Association Issues
Killiney Beach Community Hall
The
Communities Association requested consideration to a bylaw which
would provide an annual levy for the purpose of maintenance, upkeep
and improvements to the Killiney Beach community Hall.
Novakowski/Knowles, that:
Staff work with the North Westside Communities Association to
explore a possible service to address maintenance and improvement
needs to the Killiney Beach Community Hall including budgets,
reserve funds and assent process.
CARRIED |
Jim Edgson
(running for Central Okanagan West director and elected Nov 07 as COW director) is a strong supporter and continuous member of the
local Communities Association since 1976 as stated in his election
flyer.
It states in the local Vernon Morning Star newspaper of Sunday October 21, 2007
page A12 at the link below.
Pospolita (who
is the president of the NWCA) continues to defend the idea of directing property
taxes towards the hall because it serves the broad needs of the community.
"We can't get any reserve funds to handle
things in the future such as a possible extension of the hall for a
sports
complex."
Killiney Beach Hall property tax issue in limbo
article from the Vernon Morning Star
by Richard Rolke
click article for larger print
"I want a reading from the Community," said Edgson. Others questioned the
need for tax dollars to go into the hall when residents had previously donated
money when required. Edgson believes it is time for all residents in the
community to be involved. "I want to make sure there is community support
for what they want to do," he said.
Killiney issue in limbo
By Richard Rolke
The fate of funding for a community hall will rest with North
Westside residents.
The Central Okanagan Regional District has abandoned attempts to
fund the operation and maintenance of the Killiney Beach Community
Hall after 363 names were collected on an alternate approval
process. Only 210 were required under legislation to stop CORD’s
actions.
As a result, Jim Edgson, who was recently elected electoral area
director, has thrown the issue back to residents.
“I have had some discussions with the North Westside Communities
Association board and I want them to lay out a plan for what they
want to do,” he said.
“They are the owners of the hall so it is up to them to come up with
options.”
And he insists that the association hold at least two public input
sessions before presenting any options to CORD.
“I want a reading from the community,” said Edgson.
The association had asked the regional district to pursue funding
for operations and maintenance, but many residents believed the
alternate approval process was democratic and the matter should have
gone to a referendum.
Others questioned the need for tax dollars to go into the hall when
residents had previously donated money when required.
Edgson believes it is time for all residents in the community to be
involved.
“I want to make sure there is community support for what they want
to do,” he said.Source Vernon Morning Star
November 25, 2007 |
Re: Alternative Approval Process Not Approved
Click article for larger print.
"North Westside process comes to an end"
Article from the Vernon Morning Star
October 31, 2007 page A13
Alternative Approval Process Result - The Regional Board has
received the result of the recent Alternative Approval Process for a proposed
bylaw to fund the operation and maintenance of the Killiney Beach Recreation
Building. A total of
363 electors returned response forms,
which is greater than the minimum ten per cent of signatures required and
prevents the Board from proceeding with the bylaw without first holding a
referendum to seek elector approval. Regional District staff will review the
options with the Electoral Area Director.
http://www.kelowna.castanet.net/edition/news-story-35378-101-.htm#35378
2006 tax requisitions percentage increases and the tax increase on a $316,000
home which was assessed at $275,000 in 2004 were highlighted:
-City of Kelowna – 13.11% ($19.45)
-Peachland – 12.48% ($15.23)
-Lake Country – 19.75% ($19.86)
-Westside North – 13.86% ($34.17)
-Westside South – 20.09% ($122.30) Staff circulated a revised document which
included the Westside Fire Dept
-Central Okanagan East – 10.75% ($32.04)
regionaldistrict.com/docs/boards_committees/gov/mins/2006/GS_06_03_08Minutes.pdf
WARNING - DID YOU FILL THE ELECTOR RESPONSE FORM OUT
CORRECTLY???
RDCO say they need you to print your
city and if
you put down a mailing address, they also need your
postal code.
In talking to Lyla Lindsay Chief Election Officer at RDCO on Oct 9, 2007, she
says that if electors forgot to fill in some information it won't necessarily
invalidate your vote and that RDCO will try to validate your address without the
city and/or postal code. They do require a middle name for your full name
but that is so they can distinguish between members of the household as some
members are named Tom Sr or Tom Jr., etc. If they find more than one name
the same (for instance 2 Tom Jones) they may invalidate that elector response,
as only one signature per person is permitted. Thanks for the info Lyla!
The North Westside Communities Association
(NWCA) was originally proposing a property tax of up to .15
cents for every $1000.00 assessed value in the North Westside
Road Fire Protection Area, to help fund the operation and maintenance of the
Killiney
Beach Hall and Library.
This works out to $30.00 per $200,000 assessed value. Since then the Regional District of Central Okanagan has proposed
the tax at .05
cents for every $1,000 of assessed value which this works out to $10.00 per
every $200,000 assessed
value.
Some residents have said the property tax should be a
flat fee instead,
or so much per bedroom on that property!
In 2007 an Alternative Approval Process to charge tax for Killiney Beach Hall
FAILED
Killiney Beach Recreation Buildings Service Area Establishment Bylaw # 1214,
2007 (can't find this file on RDCO's website) -
2007 Nov 19 Item 4.1 Declaration of Alternative Approval Process Killiney Beach
Recreation Building
Letter from North Westside Communities Association to
Regional District of Central Okanagan. (.pdf) asking RDCO for a new
property tax.
It was noted the
residents association had requested the service and it was felt there is
good community support for the establishment of the service.
The North Westside Communities Association own the Killiney
Beach Hall and Library, it is not owned by the Regional District of Central
Okanagan, as we understand it.
E. The tenant
(tenant is NWCA) is the legal and beneficial owner of the CommunityHall/Fire
Hall as outlined in Schedule "A" as "A & B";
Not sure if the NWCA owns the Fire Hall too?
Fire/Community Hall agreement
The
The North Westside Communities Association
(NWCA) leased the land and constructed the Killiney Beach Community Hall in the 1970's. Since that time the community has
operated the building and completed all repairs and maintenance as required. The
operation and maintenance has been funded through hall rentals, fundraising
activities and regular requests for grant-in-aid contributions from the Regional
District.
Read more about it here on the Central Okanagan Regional Districts website
We have a wonderful volunteer group within this community. If we can build a
fire hall as we did just two years ago, we surely can build a playground with
the help of all the people that live in this area.
Membership dues are used to support local initiatives such as the
Children's
Playground
project as well as for hall maintenance. Killiney
Beach Hall is available to rent for events in this community. Recently the
hall has had a carpet upgrade, and the addition of new padded chairs
is appreciated by all. To the side of the hall we now have top-quality picnic
tables for outdoor activities.
Source NWCA own webpage
http://www.nwcr.ca/ncwassociation.htm
Click article to read larger print
"Killiney Hall funds in jeopardy"
This article above was in the Vernon Morning Star
October 21, 2007 page A12
"Community hall process flawed"
This article above was in the Vernon Morning Star
October 12, 2007 page A9
Click article to read larger print.
Ian Kilpatrick
(Vice President of the North Westside Communities Association) letter states that the
North
Westside Communities Association is a volunteer organization that
acts as the de facto
government in this area. There are 375 plus members of
the North Westside Communities Association Ian also states.
Click letter to read larger print.
De facto tolerance of Cannabis
Photos of the standing room only attendance
at Killiney Beach Hall of approx. 130 residents meeting regarding a water system
for Valley of the Sun and Upper Fintry
April 2, 2004
2. Delegation: Harry Pospolita/Ian Kilpatrick – North Westside Communities
Association
Moved: Director Knowles/ Seconded Director Novakowski
THAT staff be directed to work with the North Westside Communities Association
to determine the best way to secure ongoing funding for the maintenance and up
keep of the North Westside Road Community Hall.
CARRIED
source www.regionaldistrict.com
The North Westside Communities Association
(NWCA) is hoping to get
$21,000 per year and more through the new property tax.
The
Regional Board approve establishing a local service area to provide a grant
to the
The North Westside Communities Association
(NWCA) for the operation and maintenance
of the lease area as outlined in the
year 2000 agreement
for the
Killiney Beach
Community Hall, the adjacent library, and supporting lands;
click here to read more from the
Parks Advisory Committee (July 03/07)
RDCO said Oct 9, 2007 in an email that we would
have to get any financial information from the NWCA, but sent a copy of the
year 2000
agreement.
Residents
are going to see if they can't get a copy of the year 2000 agreement to have a
look at it. An email was sent Oct. 2, 2007 asking RDCO to see it. An
email was also sent to RDCO asking if residents can be kept informed as to how
many valid opposition forms RDCO receives as they come in. The daily count
request has been turned down. Also we would have to travel to Kelowna to be able
to have a look at the year 2000 agreement we were told at first, but now Oct 9,
2007 RDCO sent a copy.
Just 16 per cent of the Westside voted
during the last municipal elections for their
three Westside directors.
Source Kelowna Capital News April 1, 2007
No wonder its the way it is... nobody votes!! If you didn't want to vote
for any of the candidates, you could vote for at least one, as some are worse
than others. It pays to get out and vote, now look where we are at with
this crazy alternative approval process thanks in part to our
Directors! If busy people here don't vote, then you know who's friends
have lots of time to vote and win!!! If that's what you want then don't
vote, but don't complain either because you will have nothing to complain about
but yourself!
Opposition Letters from
residents
What we've heard from residents (below):
Most residents are opposed to the "alternative approval" process more than they
are opposed to paying the property tax and signed for that reason alone.
Residents just want to be asked.
Others are plain opposed to paying more tax, especially the ones living on the
lake.
Some say they don't use the Killiney Beach Hall and Library and that people who
use the hall and library should pay for it.
Some electors have said the property tax should be the
same flat fee for each property.
Definitions
"parcel tax" means a tax imposed on the basis of a single amount for each
parcel, the taxable area of a parcel or the taxable frontage of a parcel;
"property taxes" means taxes under
Division 3 [Property Value Taxes],
4 [Parcel Taxes] or
5 [Local Service Taxes] of
Part 7 [Municipal Revenue];
"property value tax" means a tax imposed on the basis of the value of
land or improvements or both;
http://www.qp.gov.bc.ca/statreg/stat/C/03026_10.htm
JOE RICH COMMUNITY HALL SERVICE AREA ESTABLISHMENT BYLAW NO. 1127
“Are you in favour of the Regional District of Central Okanagan adopting Bylaw
No. 1127 to establish a service area within Joe Rich to
operate and maintain the Joe Rich Community Hall, at an annual cost not to
exceed $0.2082 per $1,000 of assessed value of land and improvements on
properties within this service area?”
YES 203
NO 137
The President of the
The North Westside Communities Association
(NWCA) is
telling everyone if this tax initiative goes through
we will all be voting members of the NWCA without paying a membership fee.
I guess he doesn't consider a tax on our property a fee!! Some residents
are not members, and so this will be a new fee and it will make them members of
something they may not want to be a member of. Some feel they wouldn't
mind paying for a Hall and Library
if it was owned by RDCO. Some residents are not sure about the
NWCA owners running the Hall, as they feel the owners are mostly self-serving
and side with RDCO in some instances like against residents garbage petition,
when they should side with residents/members instead.
The NWCA strongly suggest they discuss how the
current owners of the Hall (The North Westside
Communities Association) would become managers of the Hall
through an administrative system set up in consultation between CORD and the
NWCA.
source www.regionaldistrict.com
**Read UBCM (Union of
BC Municipalities) 2005 report that the "Alternative Approval" process has some serious weakness
Are we being misled, that the cost of a
referendum is $20,000?
Isn't it
more like $650.00 for a mailout to the whole North Westside Fire Protection area?
Is it fair that absent
summer residents who live outside of the Killiney Beach Fire Protection area are
not notified of the alternative approval process tax for Killiney Beach?
Is it fine that the Regional District has good timing in that all the summer
residents are gone now (October)? These summer residents may not get the Vernon Morning Star or
Kelowna newspapers if they live in
other parts of BC, but they are eligible to oppose. How can they oppose if
they don't know about it? They only have approx. 30 days to oppose. The summer residents may not be around to see the
bulletin on the bulletin board either. Not many residents would go to RDCO's
website once a day or week or whatever to make sure they are not missing
something that affects them?? RDCO counted the summer residents
as part of the
estimated
2099 eligible electors, so is it fair that we only have so many
residents left here to be able to sign the opposition form? VERY
UNDEMOCRATIC that RDCO is approving this tax at this time of year, just after
summer residents leave for the winter. There are probably just as many, if
not more summer homes in some of the subdivisions as there are full-time residences.
Killiney Beach Hall and Library "Elector Response" form signature
count as of
Oct 10, 2007
Total opposed = maybe 368 and more so far and we have
until Oct 31??
When Sharon first started the rounds only two residents on her list put down a city because there was hardly
enough space on the form to write in the full residential address. Sharon
is still waiting for an answer from RDCO about this to see if she can write in
the city or if she needs to take the forms back around to the residents who
signed and did not write in their city. An email was sent two days ago but
we have yet to hear an acknowledgement other than the three return receipts that
were returned from the email that was received by each Westside Director.
Wonder if we will even get a reply?? May have to phone there to prod
them!! Well guess what ... Aaron Dinwoodie was called on Saturday and he
said he will return the call on Sunday and that he had kids near a saw (what's
he doing with kids near a saw??). David Knowles and Len Novakowski said we
need to ask the chief election officer on Tuesday after the Thanksgiving long
weekend. An email was sent to the chief election officer Oct 6, 2007.
The chief election officer Lyla Lindsay said don't worry about your city and/or
postal code so much because they will try to confirm that the address you wrote
down is within the area. Although hardly anyone wrote in their full name
including their middle name. It won't be a worry for most, but anyone with another
family member with the same first name that signed, may be considered one person
signing twice which is against the election rules.
As of Oct 10, 2007
It LOOKS LIKE A REFERENDUM
we have quit taking the elector response opposition form
to the subdivisions as we feel we have enough opposition signatures now.
This is the count
Allastair = 110
mostly Westshore Estates signatures
Richard = 100 mostly
Westshore Estates signatures
Sharon = 71
Killiney Beach = 37
LaCasa
= approx. 50 maybe more
Total = 368
signatures :) we only needed 210 signatures to oppose, so we think we have made it, but that's if we can count the signatures that didn't write in their
city or did something wrong that RDCO considers them invalid. RDCO said
that likely most would be counted. Sharon has
24 signatures that didn't write in their city. Some electors wrote in
their postal code and not their city. One non-resident wrote in their
address here but not where they reside. And what's a full name anyway...
does that mean your middle name too, because hardly anyone wrote their middle
name in, and ya it means your middle name too. This
multi elector response form is very confusing and poorly
designed to say the least!!! RDCO said they can work on the design of the
form.
LaCasa = over
50 signatures in the first day
but some signatures are not valid (read bad news below)
LaCasa reneged on permitting us to sign the form at LaCasa anymore.
Valley of the Sun =
19
signatures as of Oct 7
Estamont including Summer Sands and Aspen Shores =
12
signatures as of Oct 7
Shalal Road =
4
signatures as of Oct 7
Killiney Beach =
38
signatures
Fintry =
27
signatures as of Oct 7
Muir =
8
signatures as of Oct 7
Fintry and Muir residents should have gotten
their elector response form mailout by now (by Oct 6) from Canada Post (thanks to
Richard Gebert and Allastair Fergusson, it cost them $100.00 in total for
printing, paper, envelopes, and mailing by Canada Post to mail from Bear Creek
up to and including Valley of the Sun). Bear Creek had to be mailed the
forms too because Canada Post didn't know where Fintry was or something to that
effect lol!!! Someone will be
around to pick up the Fintry/Muir forms that are filled out to make sure the
forms are filled out correctly, as well as to count how many signatures before
turning the forms into the Regional District by Oct 31st.
Westshore Estates may not get counted until the forms reach RDCO, as
forms were placed on the bulletin board at Westshore and will likely be turned in directly to RDCO.
If anyone else at Westshore wants to volunteer collecting signatures please let us
know so we can get a count from you too.
In the end, we can find out from RDCO the total
electors that opposed, but we need to be sure we have enough signatures to
make the 10% in order to oppose and have a referendum instead. We won't
find out until after Oct 31,2007 when all Elector response forms must be turned
in of what the total official count turned out to be.
The the cost of
paper, printing and delivery by Canada Post of the elector response forms for the entire Fintry/Muir/Valley
of the Sun
area (357 houses) is about $110.00, so why will a referendum cost over $20,000
as stated in the
NWCA President's report below.
$110.00 for the mailout divided by 357 Fintry/Muir houses = .31 cents per house
2099 electors x .31 cents per house = $650.69
$20,000 referendum minus $650.69 mailout = $19,350 for administration just so we
know nobody cheated.
SIGNATURES COULD SAVE the expense of
$19,350.00 Referendums
We allow banks
to use our name to match up with our signature card to confirm our identity,
maybe we could have signature cards on file with RDCO for voting purposes??
It could maybe save us $19,350.00, the expense to hold a
referendum which there may be more in the future!! Seems to be happening
in Vernon lately too.
Isn't RDCO suppose to work for us instead of us working for RDCO?? Why
are we paying for mailouts out of our own individual pockets???
Maybe we should ask for property tax money
so we can afford to do mailouts (we could start our own
association), especially we should send mailouts to the 996 eligible
non-residents (vacant lots) that we don't have the addresses for, and who may
not know they can oppose the tax?? By the time they find out, it will be
too late to oppose as we only have until Oct 31st, 2007 (about 1 month) to
oppose!
$20,000 cost for a referendum seems unusually high when comparing the cost of
the mail out to the whole of Valley of the Sun, Fintry and Muir subdivisions of $100.00
that Richard and Allastair did?????
Is the $20,000 mostly for an unusually high labour cost to count the votes of
the estimated
2099 eligible electors because if it is then
we don't know if it would take
even a whole month for one person to count the votes??????? Its seems like
an awfully good wage to count votes. We are sure the lucky employees
counting votes are not going to give up their job easily!
$20,000 for a referendum divided between
2099 eligible electors
= $9.53 each for a piece of paper to vote on, and someone to count the paper?
This seems far fetched to say the least.
Instead of RDCO paying for a large advertisement in the newspaper that half of
this area's property owners are not going to read, the advertisement money could be put towards
letters to individual property owners that are affected by this property tax.
Other Vernon residents don't need to read an advertisement meant for us in the
Vernon Morning Star, so why does RDCO pay for advertisement in the Vernon
Morning Star? What a waste of our tax dollars too! Who is RDCO
trying to inform anyway? Where did these rules come from and who made
these rules up? Maybe more
people should vote even if they don't like anyone of the candidates, one has to
be better than another.
Isn't it time you voted so that this craziness can be laid
to rest? Isn't it time you at least wrote a letter about the craziness of
it all or do you want to go broke paying for all this adminstration? Get off your duff
and put a stop to paying for things you don't need to!! Some people can't afford for some to sit on their duff and do nothing!
Don't just think about yourself but have some compassion for neighbours who
might not be as well off!
READ THIS 2003 DOCUMENT ABOUT
PEACHLAND's COST FOR A REFERENDUM REGARDING A FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
Discussion re.
the cost of holding a referendum ($2,000
- $6,000), or
waiting until support is received from the community through a petition.........
Population of Peachland in 2006 was 4883. Compare the 2006
population of Peachland 4883 with the supposed
2099 eligible electors the Regional
District claims are able to sign the elector response form here in the North
Westside Fire protection area.
Now how does a referendum cost us (2099 electors) $20,000 because it doesn't make sense if Peachland's fire protection area referendum only costs $2,000 - $6,000 and they
have a population of 4883 residents.
How about
another Westside referendum that costs an estimated $25,000 but this time with 18,577
eligible electors instead of our 2,099
eligible electors for a police station.
How can the expense of a referendum cost $20,000 for
2099 eligible electors in the Killiney
Beach Fire Protection area when 18,577 electors in the Westside Land Purchase
and Management Service Area would only cost an estimated
$25,000 for a referendum?
How about the referendum for the extra charge on our property taxes for Fire
Equipment of $50.00 over 5 years which
we are actually charged $52.65 for and were told would decrease as the tax
base increased? Our property taxes doubled so there is no reason for this
amount on next years taxes. There were 167 total votes on this referendum.
I wonder how much that referendum cost with only 167 votes?
RDCO says these costs (below) were
"Associated" with holding a referendum.
COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH HOLDING A REFERENDUM
North Westside Fire Protection District
(Based on costs of 2005 General Election)
Because the North Westside Road referendum in 2005 was held in conjunction with
the local government general election in 2005, it is not possible to isolate the
exact cost of the referendum. See attachment for estimated costs.
| Voting Staff (3 staff for 3 days of
voting) |
$2325.00 |
| Training of voting staff |
|
$100.00 |
| Mileage for voting staff |
|
$75.00 |
| Ballots (Electronic) |
|
$400.00 |
| Ballot Layout |
|
$1000.00 |
| Voting machine rental |
|
$2000.00 |
| Advertising |
|
$3000.00 |
| Office supplies |
|
$500.00 |
| Hall rental (3 days) |
|
$450.00 |
| RDCO Staff Time |
|
$5000.00 |
| TOTAL ESTIMATED COST |
|
$14850.00 |
It would have been a lot cheaper to just send out a letter with a spot for a
signature through the mail to each property than go through the two processes we
are going through right now, the alternative approval process and the
referendum. An elector response form
with both a yes or no vote
should be sent to each property owner through the mail instead of
holding a referendum !!! What's the difference
putting a yes and no vote on the "alternative approval elector response" form
instead of just an opposition vote? The Regional District rules just cost you the
taxpayer at least $13,000.00 in their bureaucracy!! What's the difference
a referendum or an elector response form ... we are already using the elector
response form, just that the form could be altered to have a yes and no vote on
it and sent to everyone instead of wasting money on newspaper advertisements.
Electors just want a choice to vote that's all! They don't need to spend
all their hard earned dollars on it. I bet nobody takes the time to
complain about this waste of taxpayers money though, and that is how people end
up working themselves harder! Maybe if people took the time to complain
they wouldn't have to work so hard to pay more!!
Read this email that was sent to RDCO asking for
this crazinesss to stop!!
NORTH WESTSIDE ROAD FIRE PROTECTION SERVICE AREA AMENDMENT BYLAW NO. 1126
“Are you in favour of the Regional District of Central Okanagan adopting Bylaw
No. 1126 for the North Westside Road Fire Protection Service Area, to authorize
an annual parcel tax of $50.00 for five years to create a reserve for purchasing
fire response equipment? The parcel tax is in addition to the maximum tax rate
of $1.35 per $1,000 of taxable assessed value that can be levied for fire
protection
services.”
YES 122
NO 41
Total = 163 plus the 4 rejected votes
167 total votes for last referendum in the North Westside for
Fire Truck/General Election
http://www.regionaldistrict.com/docs/admin/05Results/CEOofficialNWSFRef05.pdf
(LINK
ON RDCO's WEBSITE DOESN'T WORK Dec 3, 2012)
Originally:
A delegation consisting of Chief W. Carson, J. Edgson and H. Pospolita addressed
the committee regarding the proposal to purchase a new fire truck. The
delegation reminded the committee that the proposal was to maximize the tax rate
at $1.35 per $1,000 for 2005 and impose a
flat parcel tax in 2006 for five years at a maximum of $40
each year. Meetings and discussions in the community have
indicated strong support for this type of proposal. The delegation felt so
strongly that the proposal was acceptable to the community that they suggested
that if there were any complaints about maximizing the tax rate in 2005, the
complaints should be referred to them.
More about the Shorts Creek Fire Hall
To conclude his presentation, Wayne advised that the Department is looking to
complete the existing 5 year plan, which is the building, tender and snuffer and
to hold a referendum. The Department would also like to implement the
25 year plan to replace truck for the 2nd pumper in
2015 and
replacement of the Killiney Beach Hall in 2027 @ $300,000.
To conclude his presentation, Wayne (who is the North Westside Fire Chief) advised that the Department is looking to
complete the existing 5 year plan, which is the building, tender and snuffer and
to hold a referendum. The Department would also like to implement the 25 year
plan to replace truck for the 2nd pumper in 2015 and replacement of the Killiney
Beach Hall in 2027 @ $300,000. Discussion re.
timing of the referendum. Although the
goal was to have a Spring referendum, allowing for the 2/3 month communication
process and a 3 month administration period, it is now more feasible to have
this in the Fall.
See more of this here at RDCO's website.
There is
not much room for parking at the Killiney Beach Hall and Library (Dec
3, 2012 this link on RDCO's website did not work and we can't find the file so
are asking Bruce Smith where it is) to
expand and make room for larger community meetings as the area grows larger and more
residents move here. As it is now everybody has to park down the side of Udell
Road running down to Westside Road at times. And shouldn't the road
leading up to the fire hall be a fire access lane with no parking allowed, or
not? Residents in the community have been told not to park in fire access
lanes and there are signs in the community posted for fire access lanes saying
no parking that its a fire access lane. ****(If anyone has
a picture of a fire access lane sign, email it in to us to post here.)
| The NWCA want to "rebuild
the kitchen $10,000" and replace the community hall roof
only to be
destroyed in 20 years in the year 2027????
Background
The North Westside Road Communities Association leased the land and
constructed the Killiney Beach Community Hall in the 1970's. Since
that time the community has operated the building and completed all
repairs and maintenance as required. The operation and maintenance
has been funded through hall rentals, fundraising activities and
regular requests for grant-in-aid contributions from the Regional
District.
The community has now requested the establishment of a local service
area to provide a more secure source of funding, allowing them to
continue the current operation and maintenance in addition to
building a
reserve
fund for upcoming major maintenance items such the replacement of
the kitchen and the community hall roof.
rdco_board_agenda\2007\2007_jul_9\rdco_board_agenda_item_8_1_killiney_beach_community_hall_service_area.pdf |
WE CAN'T SEEM TO FIND ANYTHING
REGARDING AN
APPLICATION FOR LAND
WHEN WE SEARCH FOR THE NEW
TRANSFER STATION SITE THAT WAS
INTENDED TO OPEN AT LACASA IN EARLY 2007 EITHER - NO THANKS TO THE
NWCA who sided with RDCO.
(Didn't we
read in the North Westside Communities News that we are waiting for a land application to be approved?).
Keyword searches we tried at Land Management application website were, "Regional District of Central Okanagan, Azura,
Ewan Stewart, and Kelowna. The only applications we see are for the new
children's
playground at Westshore Estates plus an application for LaCasa (Azura's moorage
on Okanagan Lake). You can search land applications at the link below and see
if you can find a land application for a transfer station at LaCasa. Oh here it
is under KAS2428
http://arfd.gov.bc.ca/ApplicationPosting/viewpost.jsp?PostID=9211
Were we not told that LaCasa was
donating land, or were we bluffed??? One resident
specifically remembers RDCO say that the land was being donated by LaCasa and
not that the land was being donated to LaCasa by the Provincial Government for
maybe $1.00 yr and
then LaCasa lease the land for $1.00 yr. to the North Westside!!! What do
you think and remember? We read in the
North Westside Communities Newsletter of June 2007 on page
10. It states, "As with the playground, acquiring land from
the Provincial Government is slow. The LaCasa Strata is still waiting for
the title to the land so the transfer station can be built. Everything
else is ready to go as soon as the title arrives." Do you remember
being told the land for the new transfer station at LaCasa was being donated by
LaCasa? Here it says on RDCO's solid waste survey
"Azura Management
(LaCasa Lakeside Cottage Resort) offered to lease property for $1.00/year to the
Regional District to construct a second waste transfer station at LaCasa that
the whole community could access."
RDCO told one resident this land was being donated by LaCasa not leased, and that it was a big secret
who was donating the land until release time
to the community! Do you
remember that
RDCO's solid waste
survey said "It is up to residents to decide what level of service they want"
Do
NWCA members and non-members remember filling out the
petition to have RDCO install smaller
transfer stations at each subdivision that the
NWCA and
RDCO dismissed?
Do you remember how the
NWCA sided with
RDCO and not residents regarding smaller
transfer station sites at each subdivision? www.okanaganlakebc.ca regrets
this happening to residents!! Its too bad that the
NWCA didn't represent residents and members.
Take a look at
RDCO 2007 financial plan, do you see a plan in the finances for a new
transfer station?
Take a look at
RDCO 2006 financial plan, do you see a plan in the finances for a new
transfer station?
RDCO knew back in 1999 that residents wanted more
transfer station sites and were to look into it as the 1999
North Westside Official Community plan states. One resident feels we
are not going to get any new transfer station site at LaCasa or anywhere else
for that matter and some of us will still have to travel 12 km's to dump our
garbage as we have been waiting since 1999 (8 years) since RDCO was to look into
garbage disposal options to make disposal options closer for residents.
North Westside Official Community Plan of 1999 that states on page 57 that
the Regional Districts objectives were to
increase the number of new transfer stations
and improve the operations of existing transfer stations
RDCO says there are currently
710 PAYING USERS OF SUGAR LOAF TRANSFER STATION
and there are
2099 eligible electors eligible to sign the "alternative approval"
form for the Killiney Beach Hall Tax.
One resident remembers being kicked out of a meeting at Killiney Beach Hall
between
RDCO and NWCA regarding the discussion that LaCasa would be
quote "donating"
land for a transfer station, when
RDCO told this resident that they didn't see
any reason that this
resident couldn't be there at the meeting.
Guidelines for Establishing Transfer Stations by Ministry of Environment
The transfer station petition which was signed by many NWCA members was handed
to the President of the NWCA whom said that if residents knew how much it would
cost for more transfer station sites they would not have signed the transfer
station
petition.
On the
NWCA President's Report it
says, "the NWCA is making
representation on your behalf to accomplish the following by volunteers".
This is kind of a contradictory statement when we didn't get more transfer
stations and some NWCA members signed the transfer
station petition that the President said petitioners didn't really want if they
knew how much it would cost. The NWCA are now asking for steady funding and an increase in their
funding
by taxing us through our property taxes instead of through
grants-in-aid they regularly receive from RDCO
which we already pay through our property taxes. We
will have to pay the new tax, plus this leaves grant-in-aid in the pockets of RDCO
to give to someone else instead of the NWCA which just increases what it costs
us on our property taxes.
If there are 710 paying users of the sugar loaf transfer station like RDCO has
previous told us, then 710 properties times $15.00 may be the average property
tax charge for Killiney Beach service area = $10,650 NWCA receives per year, but
there are 996 vacant lots which may not pay for SL transfer station that should
be added to the 710 paying sugar loaf transfer station properties which would
come to 996 vacant lots + 710 SL transfer station users properties =
1706 properties paying on average (could be low
average) $15.00 per year property tax for Killiney Beach service area = $25,590
of your tax money each year!
Do you want the NWCA making representation
on your behalf when they dismiss your signature on the transfer station petition???
Who owns the Killiney Beach Hall and Library,
because its not at the moment belonging to RDCO.
source www.regionaldistrict.com
SOME
SIGNATURES AT LACASA ARE NOT VALID!!! These are some of the requirements.
Apparently some residents didn't fill
the elector response form out correctly. The elector response form has 3
requirements in order for your signature to be valid, and one requirement is the
date.
1. Residential electors full name (printed)
2. For RESIDENT
Full residential address and mailing address (if different).
For NON-RESIDENT
Full mailing address plus address of property owned.
3. Signature of elector
And don't forget the date!
*** Note for clarity, as some residents are
confused ***
There are two types of forms. Resident Elector and
Non-Resident Elector. It is different for residents than
non-residents. Make sure you carefully read what it says because its
easily misunderstood. Make sure you fill the form out
correctly for your individual properties situation as well as fill out the form
in the prescribed way or your signature may be invalid.
If you are a
resident elector (means
you need to have lived
in the service area (fire
protection area map below which shows LaCasa to Westshore) for at least 30 days prior to signing the form)
then
more than one property owner can sign
the form for a single property,
read the form again if
you don't believe it.
If you are a
non-resident elector
(means you have not lived in the service area
(fire
protection area map below which shows LaCasa to Westshore)
for at least 30 days prior to signing the
form), then
only one of the property owners can sign
the form under a mutual agreement with the other property owners of the single
property, and the elector that signed will also need written consent from the other property
owners.
You are not permitted to sign the form unless you have lived in B.C. for
the past 6 months!
We don't see where it says that property owners from out of Province can't vote
.... do you?? This statement shows that electors of the area are permitted
to vote you would think???
86e(iii) the only persons entitled to sign the forms
are the electors of the area to which the approval process applies;
http://www.qp.gov.bc.ca/statreg/stat/C/03026_04.htm#part4_division1
Rules regarding residency
TAXATION BY DEFAULT
History of how our Westside Issues Committee Director (Aaron Dinwoody) and
Robert Hobson worked towards having the "Alternative Approval" or taxation by
default process passed.
 Communications co-ordinator at RDCO
said in an email,
"We use Statistics Canada and other information in a recognized standard formula
to determine the estimated number of eligible electors. That is outlined in the
attached report which is also available on the RDCO website and was submitted to
the Regional Board on August 20th, when the Board approved the use of the
Alternative Approval Process for this proposal.
Elector Report Sept 07
996 possible non-resident electors (vacant lots) out of 2099 eligible
electors that probably know
nothing about Killiney Beach Hall and Library property tax if they don't get the local
newspapers or come here to look at the bulletin board or go to RDCO's website
and
check every day to see if they are missing something. Non-resident
property owners only have to reside in BC for 6 months to be eligible to oppose,
and don't have to reside fulltime in the service area.
996 possible eligible non-resident electors (vacant lots) not informed
1103 possible eligible resident electors (with many
summer residents included in this figure)
2099 total number of eligible resident and non-resident electors
Reading the above, DO YOU FEEL THE
ALTERNATIVE APPROVAL PROCESS TO BE FAIR AND DEMOCRATIC??????? If you
don't feel this process to be fair, you need to do something about it
like call or
email your
MLA or make a complaint to the
BC Ombudsman, and do something about it.
If everyone does nothing, what a world it would be!!! And it is turning
out, what a world it is, isn't it?? Do you feel its time for you to act
yet??? Or are you going to wait for it to worsen and you can't stand it
anymore??? Some people already can't stand it and are acting! If you
feel the process to be unfair, you really should help, as it just makes it
harder on others when you don't help! Would you like help if you felt
strongly about something?? Think about it. Don't leave it all up to
others as nothing gets done that way! Residents shouldn't have to worry
about not being able to have a say about their own community! Do you want
the
NWCA directors and president and the other
396 members
*2005 stats* to run this area or would you prefer to???
This "alternative approval" process is a very important issue to everyone that
wants to be able to have a say in their community! There are an estimated
2099 electors
Elector Report Sept 07, so the approx. 400 members of the NWCA make
decisions for the other estimated 1700 members of the community. How fair
is that?
Notice
to Electors Killiney Beach Recreational Buildings
To make a formal complaint, please don't hesitate to try
Contacting your MLA
Rick
Thorpe, MLA Okanagan-Westside
Okanagan-Westside Riding Map
or
Click here to complain to the BC Ombudsman
The BC Ombudsman investigates municipal and regional
governments
BC Ombudsperson Act
Some negative comments from the
BC Civil Liberties Association
with
regards to the B.C. Ombudsman
The B.C. Civil Liberties
Association was established in 1962 and is the oldest and most active
civil liberties group in Canada.
The B.C. Civil
Liberties Association works to protect citizens from both government and private
sector intrusions into our lives.
This piece quoted from another website at
www.westside.ca
This is a very important matter. Click
here
to learn how not to be bamboozled, befuddled, or gobbledygooked into becoming an
Okanagan lemming..
This letter was attached to the North Westside Communities News Volume 3 ~ Issue
9 Fall 2007
(Click letter below to read larger print)
click to read larger print
If 10% of eligible electors oppose the tax then the Regional Board can stop the
process or go to referendum.
There are 2,099 eligible electors in the proposed service area. If each
eligible elector paid $10.00 per year that would give the North Westside
Communities Association $20,990.00 per year.
If you oppose the property tax you can pick up an
Alternative Approval Process
response form also called an "elector response" form, which will be available by September 24th and the
deadline for return of the forms is 4 PM October 31st. They are available at Killiney
Beach Fire Hall (phone first) and the Regional District of Central Okanagan offices or online at
http://www.regionaldistrict.com/
click on "What's New".
There will also be "alternative approval" forms handed out by some residents.
There are two different
alternative approval "elector response" forms, one for
residents and another for
non-resident. For
non-residents you must be 18 yrs of age, a Canadian citizen,
and have lived in BC for at least 6 months
prior to filling
out an "Alternative Approval" process form. Only one registered
property owner can sign per property, even if there are two owners of that
property. If you
are from Alberta or another Province you cannot sign the form and oppose this
process, even if you own property here. Some residents feel this to be
unfair.
The maintenance and building of the Killiney Beach Hall Library has mostly been
volunteered by the community and the NWCA has received regular grants-in-aid
from RDCO.
MAP OF NORTH WESTSIDE ROAD FIRE PROTECTION AREA
WHICH IS ALSO THE MAP OF
LOCAL SERVICE AREA FOR KILLINEY BEACH HALL AND LIBRARY
(Click map for larger image)
Killiney Beach Recreation Buildings Service Area Establishment Bylaw # 1214,
2007 Schedule "A".
RDCO Bylaws Index
North Westside Communities Association 5 Year Draft Budget
Draft Expenditure for Year 2008
Newsletter $1,800.00
Telephone $900.00
Transportation $500.00
RDCO Regional Board Report
August 20, 2007 Elector Assent Sought on North Westside
July 9, 2007 Killiney Beach Community Hall Funding
RDCO Regional Board Agenda
Regular Meeting August 20, 2007 Item 8.1 Killiney Beach Recreation Buildings Bylaw
Regular Meeting July 9, 2007 Killiney Beach Community Hall Service Area
RDCO Regional Board Minutes
August 20, 2007 8.1 Killiney Beach Recreation Buildings Service Area
Establishment Bylaw No. 1214, 2007
July 9, 2007 8.1 Killiney Beach Community Hall Service Area
Westside Issues Committee Agenda
Jan 8, 2007 2. Delegations:
2.2 North Westside Communities Association
3. Grant in aid (2006) requests:
3.1 North Westside Communities Association
3.2 North Westside Fire Rescue
Westside Issues Committee Minutes
March 19, 2007 grant-in-aid expenditure $5,500 in total to the Killiney Beach
Hall and Flag Pole
Jan 8, 2007 North Westside Communities Association Issues
Killiney Beach Community Hall
The Communities Association requested consideration to a bylaw
which would
provide an annual levy for the purpose of maintenance, upkeep and improvements
to the Killiney Beach community Hall.
This is what the "alternative approval
process" form looks look like (also called "elector
response form")
This is the Elector Response Form to oppose Killiney
Beach Hall Tax
(You can print it out, sign it, and return it to
the Regional District. Do not return to Killiney Beach Hall/Firehall)
Some residents in the local communities have
posted the "Elector Response" opposition forms onto the bulletin boards in the
North Westside Road Fire Protection areas. There are also forms at LaCasa
Cantina store. The manager of
LaCasa (Jason who is also on the volunteer fire dept.) has since reneged
and will not allow the forms be signed at LaCasa because LaCasa doesn't want to
get political he said. If you can't find a form to sign at the bulletin board or LaCasa, you can also pick up forms at Killiney Beach Firehall or the Regional
District of Central Okanagan,
or you can print out a form from the Regional Districts website.
Some opposition to the new property tax
Oct 12, 2007 article in the Vernon Morning Star letters page
A9 by Richard Gebert coming - "Community Hall Process Flawed"
Westshore Estates letter
posted to the bulletin board
Click on letter to read larger print.
The resident who wrote the letter above has said he is a member of the North
Westside Communities Association, but is now going to withdraw his membership.
Note from Harry Pospolita (President of NWCA)
Found below Richard Geberts letter on the bulletin board.
Click on Harry Pospolita's note above (North Westside Communities
Association President) to read larger print.
Click on letter to read larger print.
Like Richard says in his letter above
UNDISCLOSED EXPENSES!
Click on letter to read larger print.
Valley of the Sun
letter posted to the bulletin board
Click on letter to read larger print.
North Westside Road Resident's Comments
The infrastructure in the North Westside was mostly constructed by volunteer, so
why is there a need for funding to rebuild the kitchen for Killiney Beach Hall?
I think the phone bill for Killiney Beach Hall at $900.00 per year in the year
2008 draft is a little high (Draft Expenditure for Year 2008).
Maybe they need to use a cell phone so Kelowna is not long distance since
Regional District of Central Okanagan where most of the business would be done
is in Kelowna! Maybe Telus still has the free lunch time calling plan
noon-1pm which some people have, or there is another suitable phone plan?
Maybe they should try Primus at we've heard 2 cents per minute for long
distance!
The North Westside Communities Association President's Report September 17,
2007
posted on the local bulletin boards.
Click on "President of the North Westside Communities
Association" report above to read larger print
The NWCA say they are making representation on
your behalf in this letter above. Do you want
them to represent you or would you prefer to represent yourself with a
ballot
box at the mailboxes?
Just a reminder of how the NWCA sure didn't work on residents behalf for the
garbage did they?? They totally dismissed every resident that signed the
garbage transfer station petition and there were many of them that were members of the NWCA
that signed it. The NWCA sided with the
Regional District and we have yet to see any new transfer station either!
Residents want smaller garbage bins located at each subdivision and not at LaCasa ... that was RDCO and the NWCA idea to have our gabage at LaCasa!
This is the notice located on and at the top of the bulletin
boards
I guess Fire/Rescue maintains the bulletin boards and the NWCA built them?
The volunteer Fire Dept. has worked closely with the community providing bus
shelters for the children of the community.
These are just some of the things that don't make sense in the NWCA
President's report letter above!
Why one large children's playground at Westshore Estates and not smaller
playgrounds at each subdivision? Maybe just a swing and slide is all that
is
needed. Are the other subdivisions going to get children's playgrounds
eventually?
Why a boat ramp extension at Killiney Beach where there is very little room for boat trailer
parking, and why not a boat ramp extension at Fintry Provincial Park instead where
there is a huge field of dried grass that needs tending (fire hazard) next to
the campsites. The field could become boat trailer parking as well as
parking against the beach for swimmers who want to watch their vehicle doesn't
get broken into while they swim which has also become a real problem at local
public beaches.
Why is there a "Valley of the Sun Water Committee" if the NWCA is lobbying the
Regional District for a water supply system? Isn't that the "Valley of the
Sun Water Committee's" job? It is only residents that want the water
system that can ask for water anyway, as they are the ones who ultimately have
to pay for it. The NWCA just wants to stick their nose in everything, even
where it doesn't belong.
If you want to know the truth about how the water system
got started, then
read this email from RDCO Engineering
and, as well
you could read more about the water system.
The NWCA like to take all the credit. Is there a plaque in the hall with
names of the people who volunteered their time and effort to help build the Killiney
Beach Hall to start with?
If there were all these volunteers to help build the community hall etc., where
did they go?
The bulletin board would work better if the bulletins would stay on the bulletin
boards instead of all over the ground. An email was sent to the NWCA as
well as RDCO regarding the problem but there has been no reply to the email and
no change in the problem. You are still not permitted to use staples on
the bulletin boards, which
staples work better than the pins they use now. We don't know that anyone
is answering emails at the NWCA email address.
There is no communication with residents and the NWCA as they can't even keep
their website updated! The NWCA receives grant-in-aid from RDCO and
okanaganlakebc.ca doesn't. Sometimes okanaganlakebc.ca has more
information posted about certain subjects than the NWCA does.
Residents have said they can't have a say with the Regional District anymore
about their own neighbourhood because the NWCA has taken their position. The
Regional District doesn't want to listen to residents anymore as they listen to
what the NWCA has to say instead. And if your not a member of the NWCA then tough luck,
it
seems you won't get a say with either RDCO or the NWCA either. Some residents (some
members and some not members) have tried to speak at the NWCA meetings and have been
kicked out or not permitted to say what they want to say and/or can only ask
questions.
The Regional District wouldn't listen to the
residents garbage petition asking
for more transfer station sites at each subdivision, but instead listened to the NWCA who wanted only one more transfer station at LaCasa,
which the site was suppose to be up and running January 2007, but has yet to
open Oct 2007.
Do you want someone running your community that rejects your petition?
To some residents the NWCA is run by "old school" type. Residents are to
be seen and not heard !!!
And as far as the ambulance service goes,
it was the Helland family that
started lobbying for better ambulance service, when Matt's father died out here
on the Westside. Matt and Claudette got a petition type form together, which
residents in the area signed. The NWCA wants to take credit for everything,
where credit should actually go to the Helland family for all the leg work they
did and the loss of their family member to find out our ambulance service sucks!
Here is a page out of the NWCA News Dec 2005 which speaks about the Helland
family.
Click page to read larger print.
(Windows XP users will have to click in the bottom right corner
of the page after clicking to keep it a large size for reading)
Read the Helland family letter submitted to
www.okanaganlakebc.ca about our
North Westside Road ambulance service.
Another article in the NWC News Dec 2005 Page 4 regarding the Helland family's
grief
The NWCA shouldn't be so desperate as to stoop so low as the "alternative
approval" process for the money, as its sort of a sneaky little process.
10% of residents have to oppose or it will pass automatically. It really
isn't expensive to have a referendum, and is it fair to residents that won't be
notified and get a chance to oppose the tax if they wish? You can
partly thank
Westside Issues Committee Chair, Vice Chair and Director of the Westside
Electoral area Aaron Dinwoodie for the Alternative Approval process because
"Notably, two RDCO members, Robert Hobson and Aaron Dinwoodie sat on the UBCM, as stated on
westside.ca website.
TWO BIG QUESTIONS
Should this
proposed tax even be requested by the NWCA if not everyone signed up to be a
member of the NWCA to begin with? You would think if residents
wanted to support the NWCA they would have already signed up to be a member and
paid their dues or
volunteered, and the NWCA wouldn't need the money or the help to begin with!
If residents feel they want to give the money then let them, but the NWCA
doesn't need to take their money!!
How many more communities associations will be permitted
to also ask for property tax dollars through the alternative approval process for their cause? Can any
resident start up an association and have some members sign up to start the
"alternative approval" process for property tax dollars because if that is the
case maybe the non-members of the NWCA should start their own membership and ask
for their fair share of their property tax dollars and maybe it will be approved
without residents knowledge so that it doesn't get turned down either!
Lets start an Association for residents opposed to the NWCA!
Ask yourself this, has the North Westside Communities
Association ever came to your door to ask your opinion, or do they usually ask
for your money and membership when they come to your door??? Do busy
people have time to attend the North Westside Communities Association meetings?
Click on
"What's New" at the Regional District of Central Okanagan's website for
more information
Some NWCA GRANTS-IN-AID
A Westside Electoral Area grant in aid in the amount of
$2500 be allocated to the North Westside Communities Association
in order to assist the Firefighters Society in the construction of a concrete
block behind the Library and Community Hall.
www.regionaldistrict.com/docs/boards_committees/wic/mins/2006/wic_06_11_06min.pdf
$3,000 grant-in-aid paid for new carpet for the Killiney Beach Hall December 6,
2004. Did the Killiney Beach Hall get new carpet in 2005?
A Westside Electoral Area grant in aid in the amount of
$500 for 2005 be
allocated to the Killiney Beach Community Association for the Children’s Library.
March 14, 2005
*** Note How about the grant-in-aid the NWCA received from the Regional
District (taxpayers) for the $1,000 flag pole?
2007 NWCA Grant-In-Aid request from the Regional District of Central Okanagan of
$5,000
to repair Killiney Beach Community Hall
The NWCA actually received 2007 grant-in-aid (taxpayers tax money) of
$4,500 for
repair to Killiney Beach Community Hall plus $1,000 for a flagpole. Wonder
what needs repairing that costs $4,500? We would like to see where that
money gets spent! We know there are
residents here that can't afford to help pay for a $1,000 Flag Pole to mark the
NWCA president's palace!
The North Westside Ratepayers Association be advised
that
grants in aid are not considered on an ongoing basis.
Dissolution of North Westside Ratepayers
Association March 2006
Bulletin
Links to the North Westside Communities Newsletters
March 2007
June 2007
Fall 2007
December 2007
If you have comments good or bad, solutions, concerns or complaints regarding
the proposed property tax for Killiney Beach Hall and Library please fill out the form below and/or contact
the Regional District of Central Okanagan.
The results of the form you fill out below will be published
here on this website.
Please feel free to contact us
here
to ask us to published something for you on this website if you would rather do
that.
If the form below does not work please,
View resident's comments here.
Please call Allastair at 250-542-0027 or Richard at 250-558-5471 for more
information.
LETS ALL WORK TOGETHER ON THIS AS IT IS VERY IMPORTANT TO MUCH OF THE
COMMUNITY!!
Allastair has all the signatures that have been collected and is turning them
into RDCO, as we have over the 210 signatures we needed to oppose the new
Killiney Beach Recreational Building property tax. If you just want to
show RDCO your displeasure, you still have until Oct. 31st to turn in your
elector response form!!
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