At the March 5 regular meeting of council, Keremeos Village Council received a letter from the Town of Princeton “dropping the gauntlet” in a challenge to take place during Earth Hour. Should Keremeos repeat as winner in the event by conserving the most energy during Earth Hour on March 31, the Town of Princeton will buy council dinner. (Keremeos won last year’s challenge with Princeton.)
An overview of the village’s strategic plan was presented to council prior to hearing from the public with respect to receiving input on the budget. Four members of the public were present for the meeting.
Kars Under the “K” sent a letter to council requesting sponsorship for a $100 trophy for their 11th annual car show on Aug. 5 this year. Council agreed to the annual request. Kars Under the “K” also presented a request to council for use of Memorial Park and for some assistance from public works staff for the set up for the event. Council agreed to Kars; requests.
A proclamation by council was made to designate March as Kidney Health Month in the village.
Finally, council received a memo from the Union of BC Municipalities providing background for the province’s panel review of business taxation and local government revenue.
The memo was received, with council electing to send the province a letter requesting local government representation, something other municipalities are also in the process of doing.