Written by Peter McIntyre Thursday, 26 November 2009 10:28 107.5 KISSM:
No solutions, but Vernon and its regional partners were able to hold a cordial and productive meeting this week over water issues, according to the facilitator. The city has been planning to withdraw from distribution which could cause rates to soar in Coldstream and electoral areas B and C.NORD chairman Herman Halvorson facilitated the 80 minute meeting and says the parties were able to make some progress. "No doubt I think there may be some changes (to the water service) but I think all the participants agreed it would be in the best interest of everybody to work together to sustain the Greater Vernon Water utility."
Halvorson says Coldstream presented a three part proposal which includes making parks and recreation separate from water. He also says the jurisdictions agreed to keep the Greater Vernon Advisory Committee together. The NORD chairman says the four partners will talk with their respective staff prior to another meeting.
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