Watchdog Opposes New Library Site
One city council member is giving a thumbs down on the plan
for 
the Vernon Library. Barry Beardsell says he's opposed to developing on the civic complex site, saying the buildingfootprint could result in something the city isn't proud of.He would prefer the new facility go on the former Coldstream Hotel site. The rest of council voiced support for the plan which is going to the preliminary design stage. 18 million dollars is the working figure for the three-floor building. Councillor Patrick Nicol called it a 'very affordable proposal'. He says with grants, local taxpayers may only have to cover one third of the cost. (Pete McIntyre)
One city council member is giving a thumbs down on the plan
for 
the Vernon Library. Barry Beardsell says he's opposed to developing on the civic complex site, saying the buildingfootprint could result in something the city isn't proud of.He would prefer the new facility go on the former Coldstream Hotel site. The rest of council voiced support for the plan which is going to the preliminary design stage. 18 million dollars is the working figure for the three-floor building. Councillor Patrick Nicol called it a 'very affordable proposal'. He says with grants, local taxpayers may only have to cover one third of the cost. (Pete McIntyre)Musicians On Hold for Funding
Members of the Okanagan Symphony Society left Vernon City Hall disappointed.After making a presentation Monday for increased regional support, the society members wereexpecting city council to debate the proposal. However, Councillor Barry Beardsell wouldn't support discussing
the proposal at the current meeting,meaning it was put over until December 11-th. It has to be unanimous consent among council members for issues raised by delegations to be discussed at the same meeting. Otherwise, they are put on the agenda for the next meeting. Vernon Symphony Society director Maria Besso was hoping it could be dealt with sooner,'The fact that theydidn't deal with the agenda item, is crucial because now the councillors that are representativeof Vernon on NORD don't have any direction from their council on how to vote.' Besso says the delay may prevent them from having their request considered by NORD in time forits 2007 budget. The Society is seeking an increase in its per capita funding, from ten cents, to 70 cents to avoid going into debt .(Pete McIntyre)
Members of the Okanagan Symphony Society left Vernon City Hall disappointed.After making a presentation Monday for increased regional support, the society members wereexpecting city council to debate the proposal. However, Councillor Barry Beardsell wouldn't support discussing
the proposal at the current meeting,meaning it was put over until December 11-th. It has to be unanimous consent among council members for issues raised by delegations to be discussed at the same meeting. Otherwise, they are put on the agenda for the next meeting. Vernon Symphony Society director Maria Besso was hoping it could be dealt with sooner,'The fact that theydidn't deal with the agenda item, is crucial because now the councillors that are representativeof Vernon on NORD don't have any direction from their council on how to vote.' Besso says the delay may prevent them from having their request considered by NORD in time forits 2007 budget. The Society is seeking an increase in its per capita funding, from ten cents, to 70 cents to avoid going into debt .(Pete McIntyre)Hotel Tax Issue Going to GVSC
The idea for a Vernon hotel tax will next go before the Greater Vernon Services Commission.
That after Vernon council supported the Greater Vernon Chamber of Commerce's plan to have the City providesome funding for a consultant to research the tax and promote it to local hoteliers.The hotel and motel owners will have the final say, in a vote, a move they've already rejectedpreviously.The Chamber says the tax charged to hotel customers, could raise up to a half million dollarsto be used for tourism marketing. Penticton, Kelowna and Kamloops already have such a tax. (Pete McIntyre)
The idea for a Vernon hotel tax will next go before the Greater Vernon Services Commission.
That after Vernon council supported the Greater Vernon Chamber of Commerce's plan to have the City providesome funding for a consultant to research the tax and promote it to local hoteliers.The hotel and motel owners will have the final say, in a vote, a move they've already rejectedpreviously.The Chamber says the tax charged to hotel customers, could raise up to a half million dollarsto be used for tourism marketing. Penticton, Kelowna and Kamloops already have such a tax. (Pete McIntyre)
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