Question 1

Water Systems

Accepted Answer

2015 – An in-depth audit is needed to satisfy the users that the system and it’s finances are in good condition and being operated to our best interests. 15-04-01 – This audit needs to happen sooner rather than later. The many public problems with the Waste Water Treatment Plant in West Kelowna are I fear indicative of the larger problem within the management team at our regional district and in particular the reasons for the distrust felt by the residents to the operators of their services. 15-05-22 – R.D.C.O. Open Houses are scheduled for Killiney Beach Hall on June 2 & 11 from 3 – 7 PM. Representatives will be there to explain your services. New water rate structure to be explained as well as capital work to be done. 16-01-29 – Water rate increases for all six Regional District water system have been approved by the Board with both Director Hanson and myself . We asked for financial accountability and were accused of reckless and irresponsible actions by Board members and out voted 10 to 2 ?? UPDATE: Killiney Beach 2.9 million dollar infrastructure upgrade is fully funded (2/3 Federal Infrastructure Grant; 1.8 million dollars received) and construction should begin in Q1 of 2016. At this same time a $500,000 increase to the Westshore Water system reservoir replacement was proposed “for cost savings” by piggybacking with the Killiney Project already approved and funded 2/3 by the Federal Government bring the total replacement cost to $848,000 with no current grant funding only Westshore water user Capital Reserve dollars. This project was not discussed with residents during the Open House Meetings (that cost >$20,000), never appeared in the WaterTalk Newsletter but was determined to be “end of service life and in need of immediate replacement in November 2015?

Question 2

Gravel Pit

Accepted Answer

2015 – The gravel pit south of La Casa needs to be discussed in public sessions of the Regional Board as opposed to the in camera discussions last time it was an issue. What’s to hide?

Question 3

Parks

Accepted Answer

2015 – Once again an in-depth audit of Regional Parks expenditures in this communities park sites. Westshores Park needs a drinking fountain, lighting, picnic area and a change facility for the athletes using the fields. 15-05-22 – Looks like the drinking fountain and electrical connection will be happening in 2015. 16-01-29 – Electrical connection did happen in 2015 but we are still awaiting the drinking fountain although it has been promised for Q1 in 2016. As well the Bandstand in planned for completion by Canada Day for the NWCA 2nd Annual Canada Day Celebration. Killiney Beach Park needs road surfacing (Maybe 2015), more rip rap to protect road, get rid of the poison ivy, fuel mitigation on the back slope to protect the homes above the park in Killiney Beach from wildfire. Relocate the utility pole on the beach site to a more suitable location (Also supposed to happen in 2015, should be removed entirely) . Expand the parking along the west side of the beach road. 16-01-29 – A few potholes were filled and one picnic table were all that happened to Killiney Beach Park, real disapointing.  Killiney Beach Hall repair potholes on access road, hydro seed back slope to stop erosion. Again nothing to show for our tax dollars here.

Question 4

Fire Service

Accepted Answer

2015 – Form an advisory committee to develop a strategic plan for the fire service and determine how that service will operate and what it will cost into the future. 15-04-01 – There are serious Budgetary problems within the fire service and an Advisory Committee in this area would go a long way to help rectify the situation Regionally. Director Hanson and I tried to make some changes at Budget time and were blocked by the Board who neither participate nor contribute to this service. 15-05-22 – Since the last update the fire service on the East side has lost two long term extremely qualified and dedicated fire chiefs, change in direction is the reason given. This is Policy and Direction and that is what the elected officials are supposedly in charge of yet these decisions are currently under the exclusive authority of RDCO Administration and this is not proper protocol and needs to change. 16-01-29 – Had fire-fighters from the two west-side departments inquiring about not being paid for the July “Shelter Cove” fire even though it has now been 7 months and counting. Requests for payment fell on an unsympathetic management team at the Regional District and Christmas past with no money for the guys who fought the fire. I inquired at the January 14 Regional Board Meeting and I and the Board were assured that the Fire-fighters had been paid their regular rate and would receive the balance upon payment by the Province. Latter that day I was informed by email that “a misunderstanding had occurred” and that the fire-fighters had not been paid. This is the same management they want us to trust our fire departments too?

Question 5

Transfer Site - No Curbside pickup!

Accepted Answer

After at least four surveys in this community emphatically turning down curb side pick-up of the garbage and recyclables it seems to keep reappearing. 15-04-01 – There is no change to the Transfer Site operation in the Budget for this year. 16-01-29 – 30 year lease signed for the Sugarloaf Site with Province. I have received resident feedback on the cramped space at the Sugarloaf Site and the untidy appearance at the Trader Cove Site. I have spoken with RD Staff but their appears to be little interest in site improvements at this time.

Question 6

Roads

Accepted Answer

2015 – Many residents from the various communities with in the North Westside have complained to me about the state of their sub division roadways. Upper Fintry with dirt and gravel roads, crumbling pavement in Valley of the Sun and Killiney Beach, maintenance and ploughing issues for Attenbourgh Road and numerous potholes in Westshore Estates. Upgrades to Westside Road are essential but should not be done at the expense of our local roadways. Comments? 16-01-29 – Patchwork on interior roads in 2015. New pavement on a stretch of Westside Road through Killiney Beach to Marchbank Road.

Question 7

La Casa

Accepted Answer

14-12-09 – Contact the Strata Manager for information on licencing to allow crossing Westside Road for all golf carts and off road vehicles operated within the La Casa Strata areas. 16-01-29 – Loop Road approval from Provincial Government and BC Parks good news for La Casa.

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