Lot at Campbell Mtn bought for half a million dollars. The land near the Landfill is needed for a legal buffer based on provincial legislation.

A Fortis rate hike is not thought of highly by the RDOS board and directors urged to get a motion on the two tier system ready again for this year’s political forum at UBCM and the Southern Interior Local Government Association. Many home-owners without access to gas heat pay too much in monthly power bills.

Deer Populations Growth in towns – a new grant programme with funding help is introduced- to little to late say directors – will ask for extension. Fish and Wildlife Branch given $100,000 and is seeking proposals for urban deer management projects.

Fairview Historic Site – tenure agreement – delayed again to allow a delegation at next meeting.

2016 Budget – 1st reading given today but it will be back at end of February with possible changes.