The Regional District of Central Okanagan is being accused of ignoring its residents.
The Communities Association has now had two requests denied to speak to the RDCO board about a power pole at Killiney Beach Park.
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At an Oct. 13 meeting, chairperson Gail Given indicated that operational issues are not discussed at the board table.
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Given also added that the NWCA can provide information about the power pole to individual board members.
The power pole was installed in the park in January 2014, not far from Okanagan Lake and below the high water mark.
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The Ministry of Forests initially issued a removal order, but ultimately RDCO was given permission to maintain the pole where it is.
Frustrated with the situation, the NWCA filed Freedom of Information requests with the ministry and the regional district.
Carson says the documents show RDCO spent about $6,500 on reports as to why the pole shouldn香蕉视频直播檛 be relocated.
She also points to staff time directed towards the issue at the ministry and RDCO.
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NWCA inquiries indicate that it would cost about $2,000 to relocate the pole.
The communities association is still pushing to appear before directors.
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At the Oct. 13 RDCO board meeting, chief administrative officer Brian Reardon stated he would discuss the matter with his staff.
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Michelle Carson is married to Wayne Carson, North Westside香蕉视频直播檚 RDCO director.
