Director Allan Patton hosting a Budget and Priorities meeting with constituents last night at the Oliver Community Hall.

Main speaker RDOS Treasurer Warren Everton who explained the 2013 draft budget that must be passed in March. Below is the tax requisition as it stands now

This shows an increase of 7.36% over 2012 mainly because of construction of the Frank Venables Auditorium with more financing charges coming on line – and because of Mosquito Control costs rising in South Okanagan.

Priorities stated by Patton:
Hiring contractor to go house to house to ensure all residents are aware of requirement to identify homes for fire safety and dispatch.
Proceed with sewer upgrades on the west side of Highway 97 at Gallagher Lake
Better communication methods to notify residents of Area C
Enhance relationships with Osoyoos Indian Band
Better education on smoke emissions and burning bylaws
Willowbrook water utility – assuming control of private system