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Sewer Expansion The city of Vernon is moving ahead with plans to expand sewer service to more areas of Okanagan Landing.City council has approved $50 000 for pre-design engineering to determine the costs and systemsneeded to provide sewer to residents on Peters, Delcliffe, Smith, Whitepoint and Tronson roads.City staff say most of those homes are on septic systems, some of which are failing, causingdecreased water quality in Okanagan Lake.The city will be applying for grants from the provincial and federal governments which would be used to lower the costs for each affected home-owner.(Pete Mcintyre Aug 29-06)
Polson Park Plans At least one city councillor feels a case can be made for keeping a sports element to Polson Park.The park's grandstands, which were built in 1912, burned to the ground in a suspicious fire two weeks ago.Patrick Nicol says the idea of rebuilding more stands or using it for other sports-related activities should be considered, even though some local politicians say it should be left as is.Nicol says,'My opinion of the Greater Vernon Services is that they would like to see it passive. Only because over 15 years that's generally been their attempt. But the best part of this is that people can have some input into the discussion of what they think's right.'Even though the park's future is a GVSC decision, Nicol would like city council to discuss the issue and come up with a position.(Pete Mcintyre Aug. 29-06)
Liquor Store Concerns Vernon council wants some answers about the future plans for the city's public liquor stores.The BC Liquor Branch recently announced plans to close the stores in the Vernon Square and FruitUnion malls, and open a larger 'Signature' store in the Village Green Mall by next spring.Councillor Barry Beardsell calls it 'deplorable' there was no discussion with the city, considering recent efforts to keep the downtown area strong.Beardsell adds,'This is removing the last liquor store downtown and alot of the seniors, I know there areprivate stores, will on shop there."Beardsell is also concerned about the impact the moves will have on long-time liquor store staff. City council will be raising its concerns with M-L-A Tom Christensen.(Pete Mcintyre Aug 29-06)
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