2 citizens, 1 RDOS staff member, A Region District Director and his alternate and two reporters attended an annual public review of the RDOS budget for Area C.

Regional District Chief Financial Officer Sandy Croteau indicated this was similar to Area A in Osoyoos with about 8 people in the room.

A brief introduction of the budget figures and a number of concerns expressed – but both not directly related to Oliver.

A planning consultant to assist the RDOS board with talks on the Penticton airport and an unsightly premise and difficulty of bylaw enforcement in Ok Falls were expressed as concerns.

Highlights : Total Budget region wide is 30 million dollars (capital and operation) down $3.1 million.

Area C tax requisition $1.465 million up $103,755. Main contributor to that increase – referendum approved management cost of Frank Venables Theatre and increased spending by the parks function.

Average tax notice for provincial government, regional district, hospital district is $1555 on average home with only $578 going to the Regional District. Two main costs of general governance:

Planning, building inspection and subdivisions: $60 and administration $62 – other $34 – Total $156.

Gallagher Lake residents will be getting a notice in the mail indicating that a mistake was made in 2014 water and sewer utility fees for a new system. Resident there charged only $450 for six months.

In 2015 they will be charged $1075.