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Town of Oliver – council briefs

Sani Dump Statistics Report – Council received a report on the Sani Dump Statistics since the
service was installed in 2020. This service has provided a net revenue of $2525.

Recommendation of Fire Pumper Truck Award – Council directed staff to award the Fire
Pumper Truck contract to HUB Fire Engines and Equipment Ltd. for $655,931 plus applicable
taxes.

• Security Issuing Resolution – Fire Department Pumper Truck Loan Authorization Bylaw
1403 – Council approved the Municipal Security Issuing Resolution and proceeded with
issuing to the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen for their Security Issuing
Bylaw, and to borrow the $400,000 from the Municipal Finance Authority of British
Columbia.

The Oliver Fire Department responded to 32 calls (17 rural, 10 in-town, 5 Osoyoos Indian Band during the month of September.

WaterQuality Summary Report for September 2021 – The water distribution system is in the
summer mode of operation using surface water for irrigation use, along with some ground
water in System 2. All other ground water pumps are used for domestic use only. With the
continuation of the Stage 3 water restrictions that took effect on July 30th there was a 26.2%
average reduction in domestic water consumption. Oliver had a total of 20.6 mm recorded
precipitation in the month of September. According to Environment Canada the normal
precipitation for Oliver, from 1981-2010 is 18.7 mm for the month of September.

Building Permit Activity Report for September – Council received the report noting 1 Single
Family Improvement, 2 Commercial Buildings and 1 Commercial Signage for a total project value
of $2,451,240.

Airport Fill Removal Policy – Council approved the Airport Fill Removal Policy which will see
any excess fill being retained at the Oliver Municipal Airport for future Town needs.

Municipal Airport – Council directed staff to provide a comprehensive report to provide
fuel distribution financials, liability insurance information, and lease requirements for the Oliver
Airport Society, in order for Council to consider fuel distribution at the Oliver Airport.

2021-22 Goose Hunting Season – Council directed staff to proceed with the Goose
Management Program for the 2021-2022 season with the issuance of six permits.

Heritage Designation Bylaw – Fairview Jail, 474 School Avenue – Council directed staff to
undertake the Heritage Designation Process for the Fairview Jail located at 474 School Avenue.