By: Greg Amos, Editor

• Budget gets first reading
• Water rates flowing upwards
• Artists request visitor centre use
• Concerns linger on Finavera project
• B.C. mayors caucus
• Councillor’s comments

Budget gets first reading
Council gave first reading to the 2012 – 2016 financial plan and tax bylaw at last Monday’s (April 23) council meeting. The budget, which predicts revenue of $12.59 million, and spending of $14.04 million ($9.32 million on operations and $4.72 million on capital costs), will not be finalized until it receives third and final reading.

At yesterday’s (April 30) follow-up budget meeting, a few changes were made. Most of the capital spending slated for the Murray River boat launch upgrades was deferred until 2013. Just $50,000 towards the project remains in the 2012 budget, in order to begin design and engineering work this year, which will be a precursor to project grants that can be applied for in the future. Continue reading →