Dan Ashton and Linda Larson appeared before the Regional District of Okanagan Similkameen today sitting in committee.

They spoke in unison that a different site is needed.

Ashton told directors he understands the future lies in composting but the recommended site would not be his preference. Larson was more direct saying she has made it very clear Marron Valley is out of the question.

Larson says a site high in the mountains is needed so that airflow takes the bad smell some where else then into nearby homes or built up areas.

Flooding

Larson told directors a number of people will be claiming for damages and there is a government program for losses not covered by normal homeowner insurance.

One Summerland councilor ask if there would be an assessment after the area dries out as to what caused the high lake levels when the Okanagan River could have been used to flush water out earlier in the season;

Most agreed this wet year with more than normal snowpack and warm weather – all contributing to the 2017 floods.

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A public review should be launched to determine if Mother Nature is solely responsible for Okanagan Lake reaching flood level this spring, a Summerland councillor urged Thursday.

“The real question is the assessment of the snowpack and soil saturation and the levels (to which) the lake was drawn down to ahead of time,” Richard Barkwill told fellow board members of the RDOS. “We’ve got 50, 75 years’ experience – and maybe that wasn’t enough experience – but I really hope there is something formal” in the way of a review

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DFA – disaster funding if your loss is not insurable

http://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/safety/emergency-preparedness-response-recovery/emergency-response-and-recovery/disaster-financial-assistance