Regional District of the Central Okanagan
from the Regional District and Ministry of Community, Sport and Cultural Development. The Terms of Reference reflects the scope, objectives and conditions for the $20,000 grant provided by the Ministry. It will be used by an independent consultant to review services delivered by the Regional District and to identify the issues and concerns expressed by communities within the North Westside Fire Protection Area. A Final Report is expected by late October.
Community works gas tax projects
The Regional Board has approved using $342,000 from Gas Tax Community Works Funds for eight projects in the two electoral areas. Five projects are planned this year in Central Okanagan West using $167,000 and three in Central Okanagan East utilizing $175,000 in funds provided from the federal government through the Union of BC Municipalities.
Zoning bylaw extension approved
The Regional Board has approved a one year extension for a zoning bylaw amendment application that would affect an agricultural property in Ellison area.
The applicant wants an amendment to the zoning bylaw to house temporary farm workers in two existing buildings. The extension will allow staff to bring forward a regionally consistent initiative to address temporary farm worker housing regulations before this application is considered.
Emergency preparedness challenge
Regional Board Directors have been challenged by chair Gail Given to show residents they support Emergency Preparedness Week, May 7 to 13. They have been asked to each prepare an Emergency ‘Grab and Go’ kit and bring it with them to display at the May 11 board meeting. All of the suggested items for emergency kits can be found in the Public Safety Canada Emergency Preparedness Guide on the Get Prepared website or through links on the www.cordemergency.ca Be Prepared page.
Regional board meetings
The Regional District office is located at 1450 KLO Road, Kelowna (Woodhaven Board Room). • Monday, April 24, 7 p.m. • Thursday, May 11, 8:30 a.m. following governance and services committee meeting
• Monday, May 29, 7 p.m.