Coldstream Council will make a decision tonight. There seems to be a major push to debate unrelated issues at this meeting.
However, there is only one issue before Council and that is: should they support the request by GVSC to allow change of use for the 120 acres of prime agricultural land by the Agricultural Land Commission. The final decision, even if Council supports it against the Official Community Plan, will rest with the Commission.
The issue relating to the Sport Complex has no standing for the debate. It is a GVSC issue and appropriate procedures must be followed. There has to be a plan laid out before the public complete with specific drawings (these are just loosely drawn up sketches, according to Mayor Corner). There must be costs and time lines provided and must be debated in Greater Vernon, not at the Coldstream Council chambers.
Finally, there must be a referendum to give an opportunity to the paying public to express their wishes. We have had it with poorly planned and executed wish lists and having projects pushed down our throats.
We need planning and must follow proper procedure!
However, there is only one issue before Council and that is: should they support the request by GVSC to allow change of use for the 120 acres of prime agricultural land by the Agricultural Land Commission. The final decision, even if Council supports it against the Official Community Plan, will rest with the Commission.
The issue relating to the Sport Complex has no standing for the debate. It is a GVSC issue and appropriate procedures must be followed. There has to be a plan laid out before the public complete with specific drawings (these are just loosely drawn up sketches, according to Mayor Corner). There must be costs and time lines provided and must be debated in Greater Vernon, not at the Coldstream Council chambers.
Finally, there must be a referendum to give an opportunity to the paying public to express their wishes. We have had it with poorly planned and executed wish lists and having projects pushed down our throats.
We need planning and must follow proper procedure!
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