There could soon be a new model for operating a regional function. Negotiations are underway that could possibly see the
City of Vernon provide the fire training centre service under contract
with the Regional District of North Okanagan. “The chief administrative officers will bring back a
proposal to the fire chiefs and then it will go to the councils and
electoral areas for consideration,” said Trafford Hall, RDNO
administrator. The city has expressed concerns in the past about how
the fire training centre operates under RDNO, and specifically the costs
of the service. “Vernon has indicated it will withdraw if the status
quo is maintained. Without Vernon, the status quo will be costly (for
other jurisdictions),” said Hall. “Vernon is trying to demonstrate there is a better way to do it.”
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No Fight Over Coldstream Site
Coldstream officials didn’t protest a decision to not accept land for park in the community. The municipality’s director, Doug Dirk, didn’t oppose a
Regional District of North Okanagan motion to accept five per cent cash
in lieu on the balance of the development at Coldstream Meadows
retirement residence. Dirk said there was no point in voting against the motion at the board table because it was going to pass anyhow. The District of Coldstream had wanted the regional
district to accept 0.9 hectares on Mackie Drive from Coldstream Meadows
for park. If that had occurred, the business would have been refunded $90,938 in fees provided for a previous phase of development. Dirk wouldn’t elaborate but he says, “there are still options,” for acquiring the land for park. Mayor Jim Garlick has previously suggested Coldstream
could possibly look at purchasing the land from Coldstream Meadows for
public use.
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