Bucks spent on board upgrades

RICHARD ROLKE Thu Oct 5th, 2017 5:00amNEWS Morning Star"

A major face lift is underway at the Regional District of North Okanagan. Directors have voted to spend $400,000 to upgrade the board room to improve technology and communications. “It’s a good plan and worth doing,” said Bob Fleming, chairperson. There have been several concerns that the board room, which was constructed 28 years ago, isn’t functionable for elected officials or the public. “Some times people have difficulties hearing or it’s not accessible,” said director Hank Cameron. The current layout of the board table means some directors can’t see their colleagues. “We have a hard time having ourselves heard and seen so the new layout will be better,” said director Catherine Lord. Once the work is done, each director will have a microphone while audio-visual technology will be improved. Seating for the public will be expanded, with some of it suitable for the mobility challenged. Lighting will be upgraded and noise from the adjacent foyer will be reduced. Furniture will be movable so the room can be used for other activities. It’s not known when the upgrades will begin but the goal is to minimize the impact on board meetings.
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Details at https://rdno.civicweb.net/document/79825 P68-79
(Weighted Corporate Vote)
That staff be authorized to proceed with the Regional District Boardroom Upgrade at a total projected cost of $400,000; and further  That the 2017 Financial Plan be amended to include the Regional District Boardroom Upgrade project with $300,000 in funding from the General Government (010) reserve and $100,000 in funding from the existing General Government (010) capital budget.
RDNO Boardroom Renovation - Project Budget (p.79)
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Results as at 4 PM Mon. Oct. 9

What do you think of the RDNO's plan to spend 400 thousand dollars to renovate its boardroom.

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Voting ends: Oct. 10, 2017 @ 6:00 AM

2017 Budget RDNO presentation Wednesday, March 8, 2017

https://rdno.civicweb.net/document/70100  (p.27-133)
REGIONAL DISTRICT OF NORTH OKANAGAN
REQUISITION ANALYSIS SUMMARY BY COST CENTRE
2017 COMPLETED ROLL an 2017 budget

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2017 budget presentation:

RDNO Functions and Participant Listings

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https://rdno.civicweb.net/document/69635

Vernon 2017 Tax Requisition

RDNO Tax Requisition by Cost Centre (function)

RDNO Tax Requisition by Cost Centre (function)

Duteau Creek Water Treatment Plant Project - Awarded Bids.

http://www.rdno.ca/docs/2017_Bid_Awards.pdf

Regional budget moves ahead

by Richard Rolke - Vernon Morning Star North Okanagan posted Mar 2, 2017 at 6:00 AM
The final dollars and cents are being hammered out at the Regional District of North Okanagan. Directors held a special meeting Wednesday to take a look at the 2017 budget, which calls for expenses of $88.6 million compared to $63.6 million in 2016. "Almost every service had very little increase or less than the cost of living," said Bob Fleming, chairperson.  The primary reason for the increase is borrowing payments for two projects, the BX-Swan Lake fire hall expansion and a new ice sheet at Kal Tire Place. There are also some new services that have pushed expenditures up. "The rail trail has to be maintained and there are portions of the Grey Canal Trail that have been extended," said Fleming. The impact of the budget on taxpayers will vary between jurisdiction depending on the services received from the regional district. The tax requisition for Armstrong will climb 1.1 per cent while it will increase three per cent in Enderby, 10.3 per cent in Vernon, 5.4 per cent in Coldstream, 6.7 per cent in BX-Swan Lake, 8.7 per cent in BX-Silver Star, four per cent in rural Lumby and 5.3 per cent in Cherryville. The requisition will drop 1.1 per cent in rural Enderby, 0.6 per cent in Spallumcheen and three per cent in Lumby.
However, the actual tax impact may differ in some neighbourhoods based on services provided, such as water, sewer and street lights. In Greater Vernon, there is a 12 per cent hike for parks and recreation because of upgrades to the athletics park, a cultural facility reserve and other initiatives. "This is one of the largest increases for requisition," said Stephen Banmen, finance general manager. There was some discussion about whether some services should cease, including Greater Vernon's contribution to the Queen Silver Star committee. "I've never heard anything come back from the committee on its purpose. I've never heard from the organizers," said Mike Macnabb, BX-Silver Star director. A total of $7,014 has been committed to the Queen Silver Star program in 2017.It's anticipated the 2017 budget will be adopted at the regular board meeting March 8.
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Don Quixote Note: In Vernon the Tax increase for your property will :

• Increase by .3% for those functions listed below that are charged on land and improvements.
• Increase by15.7% for those functions listed below that are charged on improvements only.
• Decrease by .1% for those functions listed below that are charged on land only. (SIR Program)

Based on my last years property tax bill (2016) my increase will be:

Land &Improvements  $102.77 x1.003= 108.08  (+$5.31)

Improvements Only:     $205.76 x1.157= 238.06 (+32.30)

Land Only (SIR )          $  12.09 x.999=      12.08  (-.01)

Total Increase = $37.60.

(check your 2016 tax bill to calculate your anticipated tax increase forRDNO items. Actual because of assessment changes will vary higher or lower when 2017 tax bill comes in.)

https://rdno.civicweb.net/document/69635

Vernon 2017 Tax Requisition

RDNO Tax Requisition by Cost Centre (function)

RDNO Tax Requisition by Cost Centre (function)

Coddling moth program finding success

by Richard Rolke - Kelowna Capital News Kelowna posted Feb 25, 2017 at 8:00 AM

A region-wide initiative remains focused on keeping a tiny bug under control. The Sterile Insect Release program reports that the use of pesticides for codling moth was down 94 per cent in 2016 and 93 per cent of all apple acreage had less than 0.2 per cent of damage from the insect. “The program is realizing success. We keep getting progressively cleaner,” said Melissa Tesche, acting general manager. SIR was started in 1991 and the goal is to control the impact of the invasive codling moth on the apple and pear industry in the Okanagan and Similkameen regions. The program includes the use of sterile moths and mating disruption, as well as population monitoring, enforcement and education. Along with orchards, SIR also ensures codling moth isn’t in residential trees. There are about 2,600 buffer sites between orchards and urban areas, but very few were infested in 2016. “It’s not that we don’t want backyard trees, we just want them clean,” said Tesche, adding that moths in residential trees can spread into nearby orchards. Tesche believes the general public supports SIR because it leads to reduced pesticide use in their neighbourhoods. “People desire this pastoral lifestyle and living among orchards.
There is increased environmental awareness and people care about how their food is grown,” she said. Moth infestations can also negatively impact the tree fruit industry, which is economically important in many communities. “Agricultural pests are a regional problem that need area wide control. There is a relevancy to the program,” said Tesche. During a recent survey, most of the 506 respondents were willing to pay for SIR through property taxes (the program is also funded through a parcel tax on orchardists). There is no tax increase planned for 2017 and the last hike was 2010. The program’s annual operating budget is $3.2 million, and alternate funding sources such as selling moths to other countries, such as New Zealand. “We are trying to get some senior government grants back into the program,” said Tesche.
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Don Quixote Note:
Below is a data analysis of the SIR Tax Requisition. All participating areas at RDNO (Vernon, Coldstream, Armstrong, Spallumcheen and Areas B & C are charged on the basis of land value assessment only. That is how it arrives on your property tax bill. (Nord1 assessed land only in Vernon.) Total in 2016 $294,272. Vernon's share in 2016 $191,142 (64.95%). My personal share on my property was $12.09 in 2016.

The actual fruit growers acreage to which this program applies is charged on the property tax bill is a per acre charge of $139.26. Total acreage for the RDNO fruit growers is 1079.29 acres and a total charge of $150,297 in 2016. Vernon fruit growers had 136.65 (12.68%) of the total acreage and were taxed $19,030.

If the taxpayers of Vernon were charged on the basis of fruit acreage in their jurisdiction rather than assessed land values as is the present formula the taxes required would be reduced by $153,582. In 2009 the difference was calculated to be a $157,906 reduction.

Naturally if this formula changed to Fruit acreage only other areas would be effected.

http://vernonblog.blogspot.ca/search/label/S.I.R.%20Program

RDNO Approves Film Commission Funding

Vernon, BC, Canada / 1075 KISS FM Ron Manz February 23, 2017 10:04 am
The Regional District of North Okanagan is once again supporting the Okanagan Film Commission. The Board approved providing $33-thousand dollars to film and movie production in the North Okanagan, though the Commission was seeking $35-thousand. Chair Bob Fleming says Enderby is providing $11-hundred on it’s own and the five electoral areas have also stepped up. “The five electoral areas have decided to contribute $2,000 which then brings that up to $35,000. The electoral areas are also looking at either becoming part of that service or more likely providing their own grant service to that function.” Fleming says more TV and film productions are finding their way to our area. “Some of that is clearly going on in our area so I think the Directors felt it was time to step in. We’ve had individual contributions in the past from electoral areas from discretionary funds, but this might formalize it a bit more.” Fleming says the value of helping to support the industry is becoming very obvious. “Anybody who has looked around, there’s been a couple that have been shot locally. Silver Star had the Kia ad shot there and you can see Silver Star in it so there’s clearly been a lot of activity around here and I think people realize the benefit of that.” Vernon, Coldstream and Armstrong contributed a combined $33-thousand last year as well. It’s not certain yet if Lumby or Spallumcheen will contribute this year.
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Don Quixote Note:
2016 Film Commission Requisition: Function 400 (Land & Improvements.)
Vernon       $25,438   75.3%
Coldstream $ 6,210    18.4%
Armstrong  $ 2,148      6.3%

Total $ $33,796  ($796 or 2.5% overhead charge)

Tender Deadline for Multi-Plex is February 24th

Vernon, BC, Canada / 1075 KISS FM Ron Manz February 15, 2017 06:02 am

The deadline for tenders to close on the Greater Vernon Multi-Use Complex next to Kal Tire Place is February 24th. A total of 18 contractors attended a mandatory meeting and have expressed interest with most expected to submit bids for the project. Vernon Recreation Services Director Doug Ross says there is a lot of competition. “There is certainly some local interest but there’s also some interest from other locations, from companies that have more of a profile in Western Canada rather than just locally.” Ross says the project is not that involved. “The project itself is fairly simple. They don’t have to put in a new ice plant because the ice plant is already there. We are just going to be making renovations to the existing ice plant.” Ross says experience in this type of project will be a key deciding factor on the winning bid. The construction company will probably be a large general contractor and then they will be using some specific sub-trades with experience in dealing with arenas.” The construction budget for the project is $11.5 million which is down from the initial $13-million estimated.
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From Tender Call:
12. Bid Closing: Bids together with all documentation as called for in the Instructions to Bidders are to be delivered to the address listed below before 2:00 PM local time Friday, February 24th. . Late bids will be returned unopened.
15. Public Tenders Tenders will be opened publicly on identified closing date after time of Opening: closing in the King Edward room of the City Operation Services building located at 1900 - 48th Avenue, Vernon, BC V1T 8Y7.

Rural communities appear ready to fund the film industry.

by Richard Rolke - Vernon Morning Star North Okanagan posted Feb 15, 2017 at 5:00 AM
The Regional District of North Okanagan’s five electoral areas are considering possible support for the Okanagan Film Commission.“There is some interest,” said Herman Halvorson, Electoral Area Advisory Committee chairperson.Currently, the only electoral area that provides funding to the film commission is Cherryville. Halvorson says there’s a good chance that his area, rural Enderby, will back the commission. “They do good work in our area and it creates a lot of employment,” he said. Cherryville’s contribution was $100. “It’s the thought that counts,” said director Hank Cameron. “It’s an exciting industry and there are opportunities for movies in Cherryville.” The OFC is asking the Regional District of North Okanagan to increase its 2017 grant from $29,000 to $35,000. Currently, the only participants in the service are Vernon, Coldstream and Armstrong. Most of the electoral areas are interested in providing direct grants and not joining a formal funding service, but that could change in the future, says Rick Fairbairn, rural Lumby director. “It’s good for the community,” he said of the industry. The other two electoral areas are BX-Swan Lake and BX-Silver Star. Enderby is not part of the RDNO service but it does contribute to the film commission on its own. Spallumcheen and Lumbydo not contribute.
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http://www.rdno.ca/docs/Financial_Plan_2016_Presentation_March_2.pdf (p.37)

Most communities not supporting film sector

by Richard Rolke - Vernon Morning Star North Okanagan posted Feb 9, 2017 at 5:00 AM
Even as more film crews are casting an eye to the North Okanagan, some communities aren't rolling out the financial welcome mat. The Okanagan Film Commission is asking the Regional District of North Okanagan to increase its 2017 grant from $29,000 to $35,000. However, the only participants in the service are Vernon, Coldstream and Armstrong. Brian Quiring, a Vernon director who sits on the OFC board, says it's time for the other jurisdictions to pay up. "We have to discuss this with our partners," he said. Enderby is not part of the RDNO service but it does contribute to the film commission on its own. "What ever the percentage would be at the regional district," we pay," said Greg McCune, Enderby director. Of the $29,000 provided last year, 75 per cent came from Vernon while 18 per cent was from Coldstream and 6.3 per cent was from Armstrong. There appears to be some interest in increasing the grant by $6,000 but no decisions have been made yet. "It's pretty minor compared to the economic return," said Doug Dirk, Coldstream director. The OFC's total annual budget is $229,000 and it provides a $23 million return on investment throughout the entire Okanagan. "We are benefitting from the film industry," said Quiring of production crews using local restaurants and hotels and residents involved in the sector living here. Last year, a Kia commercial was filmed at Silver Star while Drink Slay Love shot in Vernon, Coldstream and Oyama. In 2017, Peace is expected to be filmed here while a second movie is also anticipated. Vernon also has a film studio in the former Far West building. "We have everything to make a film here, more than one film," said Jon Summerland, with the OFC. Summerland also met recently with animation companies looking to move to the valley. "Five groups said they don't want to be in Kelowna. These are big companies. One will bring 60 people here (valley) by August," he said, adding that the average animator earns $85,000.
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North Okanagan transit taxes climb

by Richard Rolke - Vernon Morning Star North Okanagan posted Feb 9, 2017 at 8:00 AM
Increased taxes for transit are moving ahead. The Regional District of North Okanagan board decided Wednesday to increase 2017 taxes by two per cent each for the UBC and regional transit services despite a staff recommendation not to. “The transit service will be expanding over 10 years and I agree with incremental (tax) increases instead of having no increases and then a large increase,” said Catherine Lord, Vernon director. However, opposition to hiking the regional transit tax came from director Shirley Fowler, from Armstrong. “Every increase, we pay 28.1 per cent,” she said of Armstrong’s overall share of the regional service. “We have no problem with transit but it’s disproportionately charged.” When it came to hiking the UBC service two per cent, opposition came from Fowler and directors Mike Macnabb and Bob Fleming. Macnabb, who represents BX-Silver Star, questioned hiking taxes when he says it’s not known if transit use will increase in the future. “We don’t have to put money into the bank (reserves). We can deal with things as it comes up,” he said. “It’s inappropriate and just increases taxes.” The two per cent hike means an additional $5,200 overall for regional transit and $6,024 for the UBC service. And while BX-Silver Star contributes to the UBC service, it doesn’t fund the regional transit service and that fuelled some debate Wednesday. “I’d like us to find a way that benefiting jurisdictions are contributing,” said Juliette Cunningham, a Vernon director, who believes BX-Silver Star residents are using the service. A motion was passed asking BX-Silver Star to consider joining regional transit. Macnabb says the buses don’t run in his jurisdiction and he isn’t convinced his residents use the service. ”If there was a demand from my residents for transit I’d consider it, but I’ve never received a request from residents for transit,” he said. The only jurisdiction that doesn’t participate in any transit is Cherryville because of its location.
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UBCO Connector (872)

North Okanagan Regional Transit (871)

Pay Back Starts For New Arena

Vernon, BC, Canada / 1075 KISS FM Pete McIntyre January 30, 2017 06:02 am
Taxpayers will see a hit on their taxes this year for the new arena at Kal Tire Place. Greater Vernon Advisory Committee chair Juliette Cunningham says the average homeowner will pay 24 dollars a year for 20 years, but a bit less than that this year….as it’s phased-in. “Nobody likes debt, but we’re committed to it, so it makes sense we’ll be borrowing it for three-quarters of the year, and we’ll start paying it back then,” Cunningham tells Kiss FM. Construction on the 13 million dollar twinning project is expected to start this spring. Cunningham says the regional district will borrow $13 million nd then pay it to the city which will own and operate the facility. She doesn’t expect any money to be left over. “There were a few changes made because of the user groups: extra dressing rooms and that kind of thing, so the pencil (budget) is pretty sharp on the project.” The annual principal and debt service payments will be $885,000. The 400 seat arena to be built at the north end of the existing building, should start this spring and be done in the fall of 2018.
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https://rdno.civicweb.net/document/67490 (p.72-77)
The Regional District could also chose to fund 75% of the full year of principal and interest payments based on the debt issue covering 9 months of the year- a $663,750 increase in 2017 and a further $221,250 increase in 2018
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Don Quixote Note:
The above option was chosen by GVAC and the budget for $663,750 will be recommended for inclusion in the 2017 Financial plan to be approved by the RDNO Board at a future RDNO Board Meeting. This will be for a new function 064 - MULTl USE FACILITY EXPANSION.

Like other Debt issues in the Parks and Rec Function (like Community Theatre)  this will be taxed on IMPROVEMENTS ONLY. This will require an establishment bylaw to be set up to allow this method of taxation.

Cultural Facility Reserve Debated Vernon

1075 KISS FM Pete McIntyre January 26, 2017 05:35 pm
Local politicians are talking about the idea for a cultural facility reserve fund. Greater Vernon Advisory Chair Juliette Cunningham says staff is suggesting 187 thousand dollars be used for a future new facility. “So it’s just a matter of deciding so you take it out of a reserve or do you take it out of taxation I guess. That will be the next thing we have to answer as a committee,” says Cunningham. However, Director Bob Spiers is concerned taxpayers money would be put away to build a possible new facility, rather than maintain existing ones. “You don’t tax people now to put money away I guess for the capital costs of an art gallery and museum. That’s what those two are for,” says Spiers. Other directors like Jim Garlick and Doug Dirk had concerns with putting money into a reserve fund for a new facility. However, Cunningham says as part of the new cultural plan, the committee agreed to look at a facility reserve. Director Jim Garlick suggested its important to start looking at possible sites for a new facility, some of which the regional district may already own. The discussion came during debate of the 2017 Greater Vernon Parks, Recreation and Culture budget which will need more discussion before its approved.

Chair- Vice Chair to be elected today at RDNO

by Richard Rolke - Vernon Morning Star North Okanagan posted Nov 2, 2016 at 5:00 PM— updated Nov 2, 2016 at 6:03 PM

There has been a major shift in leadership at the Regional District of North Okanagan. Bob Fleming, BX-Swan Lake director, was elected to a one-year term as board chairperson Wednesday. "To be inclusive and supportive of all of the communities in the regional district is my goal," said Fleming. Fleming takes over from Rick Fairbairn, rural Lumby director, who was board chairperson for three years. He was elected as BX-Swan Lake director five years ago and is currently the chairperson of the Electoral Area Advisory Committee. "I love this place. I was born here, grew up here and raised a family here," said Fleming of the North Okanagan. Fleming says he will regularly report to the board about his activities. "I view the regional district as a link between the member communities," he said. Juliette Cunningham, a Vernon director, was unsuccessful in her bid for chairperson, but she was named vice-chairperson over Janice Brown, Spallumcheen director. "The vision I have for the regional district is co-operation while using our resources wisely," said Cunningham. She added that while she represents Vernon, she is interested in the needs of all local communities. "I've tried to understand the issues facing our partners. I don't simply put my hand up to vote, I speak up." Fairbairn says he decided not to run for chairperson again because it's time for other board members to be involved. "We've accomplished a great deal over the past few years and we've worked through some very difficult and contentious issues and I know we will continue to move forward and make the best decisions we can for the regional district," he said.Kevin Acton, Lumby director, has been vice-chairperson for the past year but he was not nominated for another term.
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Update: Chair and Vice Chair of RDNO elected.

https://rdno.civicweb.net/document/61044

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RDNO Directors Remuneration
Municipal Director        $578 per month
Electoral Area Director    $718 per month + $445 Travel & Expense Stipend per month
(The $578 per month for Municipal directors and the same amount $578 of the EA's directors remuneration gets charged to 010 Gen. Government while the balance of EA Remuneration gets charged to 029 EA Administration.)

RDNO Chair:       $1276 monthly in addition to Directors pay.
RDNO Vice Chair $141 monthly in addition to Directors pay.
(The Chair and vice chair remuneration gets charged to 010 General Government)

All directors also get paid $150 for each meeting they attend as appointed members to most committees. Only RDNO meetings pay get charged to 010 General Government. (All others are charged to other functions such as GVAC or EA Admin.  etc.). The Chair also is eligible for the $150 meeting pay for all other meetings  attendent where he or she is not an appointed  member. (All others are charged to other functions such as GVAC or EA Admin.  etc.)
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http://www.rdno.ca/docs/160615_SOFI_approved.pdf

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The SOFI Report for Schedule of Elected Official & Committee Member Remuneration and Expenses on page 309 was changed for this 2015 report to exclude Elected Officials and other Committee Members (Such as Water Rep on GVAC) who are non Directors (Or alternate Directors) even though they receive committee pay of $147/meeting (2015) $150 -2016) and received a T-4 each year. This explains why Coun. KISS (http://coldstreamernews.blogspot.ca/2016/06/which-politicians-salaries-are-listed.html reports that he made $2150 on his RDNO T-4) but is no longer on this list.

Septic fees reviewed

by Richard Rolke - Vernon Morning Star North Okanagan posted Oct 23, 2016 at 10:00 AM
Officials are trying to flush out alternatives to keep septic customers happy. Two high-volume users of the Regional District of North Okanagan’s septage treatment plant are expressing concerns about the cost every time they dispose of waste. “We are heavily exposed if they find another alternative,” said director Bob Fleming of the possibility of clients shipping waste out of town to more affordable facilities. “We could lose 52 per cent of our volume revenue.” The two businesses, which are on holding tanks, are in the accommodations sector. The 2016 operating budget for the plant is about $556,000, which comes from a combination of parcel tax and user fees. Disposal fee revenue for 2016 is projected to exceed $300,000 while the operating reserve has a balance of more than $600,000. “This service is running a surplus of $72,000,” said Fleming. “It shouldn’t be the intention of this service to make a profit.” Revenue has climbed over the last two years because of a new hotel. It’s been suggested that there could be a discount for large volume customers. However, not everyone embraces that idea. “If we’re going to do it, do it for everyone,” said director Akbal Mund of small-volume and residential customers. Ultimately, the board has instructed staff to investigate options for disposal fee discounts and the financial implications for the facility. “We want to make sure disposal is affordable and people don’t follow less than acceptable solutions,” said director Hank Cameron. “Sometimes there are do it yourself solutions that aren’t acceptable.”
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2015 Septage Budget:

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Septage Disposal Facility 2005 20 5.10% 2,000,000 874,760 1,125,240 59,879 97,716 - 1,222,956
Septage Disposal Facility 2005 20 4.17% 440,000 177,402 262,598 18,348 14,776 6,255 283,629

Rural areas may fund restorative justice

by Richard Rolke - Vernon Morning Star posted Aug 10, 2016 at 1:00 AM— updated Aug 10, 2016 at 5:51 AM
The North Okanagan’s rural communities could ultimately fund an alternative justice program. Electoral Area Advisory Committee members have instructed staff to initiate the process that could create a service that funds the Restorative Justice Society. “I think it’s a worthwhile cause,” said Rick Fairbairn, the director for rural Lumby. “We’re not talking a whole lot of dollars.” If the service is formed, the five electoral areas would likely provide $2,400 a year to the society. Based on $2,500, BX-Swan Lake would contribute $659, while $710 would come from BX-Silver Star, $362 from rural Lumby, $110 from Cherryville and $659 from rural Enderby. Through restorative justice, people who have committed an offence meet with the victim to talk about what happened and what can be done to correct the situation. If possible, it is a way for the offender to remain out of jail and turn their life around. “If we can keep one person from becoming a prolific offender, the money is a good investment,” said Hank Cameron, Cherryville director. Presently, funding for the Restorative Justice Society comes from the City of Vernon ($44,858) and the provincial government. Some grants come from other local jurisdictions on an annual basis. Voter assent will be required in each electoral area for the funding service to be formed.
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Economy considered
The Regional District of North Okanagan could get into the economic development business. There is a discussion about possibly establishing an economic development service. Presently, a new or existing business doesn’t have anyone at RDNO or the smaller municipalities to contact. “The City of Vernon often fields those questions,” said Laura Frank, regional planning projects manager. An RDNO economic development service could possibly run through Community Futures and include all jurisdictions outside of Vernon. However, the function would not operate in isolation from the city. “We want to make sure the function is complimentary to the work already being done,” said Frank of the city’s efforts.