Council Meeting Highlights for April 7, 2014

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Committee of the Whole   Regular Open
 
DELEGATIONS

• South Okanagan Shuttle Service – presentation by Robert Linttell, Acting Chair, SO Ground Transportation Advisory.
• Desert Park Exhibition Society – Carol Youngberg provided an update on activities of the Society.

 BYLAWS

• Report 2 - Municipal Ticketing Information Amendment Bylaw No. 1279.07/Foreshore and Lake Zoning Bylaw 1294, 2012 was adopted.

 BUSINESS

• Council approved waiving the fees for the Desert Park Exhibition Society to use the hydrant from the Town’s water distribution system.
• BC Transit 2014 – 2015 Annual Operating Agreement - Council approved the signing of the agreement.
• South Okanagan Shuttle Service - Administration to confirm with EDAC and DO and provide Council with a recommendation for an appropriate level of contribution.
• Wine Country Racing Association Airport Use - approved renewal of the License to Use Agreement for 2014.
• Resort Municipality Funding Agreement - Council approved the Shared Cost Arrangement Agreement for Resort Municipality Initiative funding for the period January 1 to March 31, 2014.
• BFI/Progressive Amended Contract - Council approved Waste Collection Contract as presented.
• Multi-Materials BC (MMBC) Landfill Attendant Contract - Education program at the landfill and increased assistance will be required.  Drop offs at the landfill depot will require further separation of items. Approved.
• Reclaimed Water Irrigation System Extension – Contract No. 1 - Awarded to Grizzly Excavation Ltd. for the amount of $209,763.75.
• South Okanagan Community Literacy Program – Council approved providing a letter of support to the program.
• Community Service Grant Applications (Grants in aid) Council approved the recommended applications as submitted.
• Haynes Point Boat Launch - Council approves forwarding a letter to the provincial government and BC Parks with a copy to OBWB and MLA Larsen stating the importance of the boat launch and that the Town wishes to be included in further discussions concerning the boat launch at Haynes Point.

 REPORTS/ANNOUNCEMENTS

• Volunteer Week culminates in Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon sponsored by Town at Sonora on Saturday, April 12 at noon. Four special awards will be presented.
• Community Foundation public meeting on Wednesday, April 9 at Watermark between 7pm - 9pm.
• Easter Eggstravaganza – 20^th Annual, to be held on Saturday, April 19.

For more information please click on link to events calendar

Copies of reports are available within the Council Agenda packages located on the Town’s website www.osoyoos.ca.
The public is encouraged to attend the Committee of the Whole meetings which take place in Council Chambers at 9:00AM on the morning of the Regular Open Council meetings at 2:00 PM to learn additional in-depth information regarding upcoming business.