Councillor Patel emphasized with Spring here to be aware of property clean up as it relates to fire safety.
Councillor Lewis was sorry to miss the Easter festivities at Jack Seaton, happy to hear it was a huge success and appreciates all the effort.
Councillor McKenzie invited the community to attend the Oyama community clean up on Sunday, April 12 and reminded that lunch is included. He also acknowledged that the water levels of the canal is coming up and the canal is useable between Wood and Kalamalka lakes.
Councillor Brett reminded the community about a Health Essentials Clinic which is a by donation event at the Kelowna Community Theatre, April 14 at 7pm, registration is online. It is a parent documentary which focuses on how to support parents regarding social media and provides resources.
Councillor Reed thanked the community groups for attending the Easter festivities at Jack Seaton Park. She also thanked the Regional District of the Central Okanagan for allowing dogs at Kopje Park during the winter season. She thanked the Rail Trail team and is excited about the announcement to continue construction of next section. She advised the first wildfires of the season have started in Lytton, reminded residents to use their green bins to clean up around properties and looks forward to the future community FireSmart bins arriving.
Councillor Mochinski enjoyed the Easter event over the weekend. He announced the construction of George Elliot Secondary School outdoor classroom has started; and encouraged the community to participate.
Mayor Ireland announced some of the Okanagan Basin Water Board precipitation stats including Penticton, Kelowna and Vernon are all quite low. He warns that it will be a dry summer and acknowledged that there is a need to make plans for the season. He reiterated the earlier comments regarding the Easter festivities and thanked all the groups for attending and participating. He reminded the community of the upcoming Official Community Plan events on Wednesday April 8, 3-7pm and Thursday April 9, 9-1pm at the Municipal Hall. He also announced that he completed a Carr's Landing Community Tour last week with Councillor Reed and the CAO and is looking forward to the Okanagan Centre tour with Councillor Brett next week.