Councillor Lewis attended the Peter Greer Elementary's Bringing Home the Salmon Event. Over the years he has been impressed with Peter Greer's great efforts to engage with our Indigenous neighbours, and finds it very inspiring and meaningful.
Councillor Reed asked for bus shelters and benches installed at the bus stops along Okanagan Centre Road East. She followed up about her notice of motion from April 1, 2025 regarding Council Interaction with Developers Policy 207, and asked Staff for clarification regarding meeting procedures and the Mayors authority to rescind a motion.
Councillor Brett echoed comments from Councillor Reed regarding Okanagan Centre Road East, and asked that walking and bike paths be kept in mind while new developments are being built in the area. She attended the Keeping it Rural Conference at the Airport Inn. It was a fantastic conference and she enjoyed the topic of economic reconciliation.
Councillor McKenzie announced that Lake Country won an award again for Boots and Boats at the Turtle Bay Marina. He noted that people have been camping along Pelmewash after hours.
Councillor Irvine is excited to see plans for the egress on Copper Hill starting and thanked everyone who participated.
Mayor Ireland noted that the egress on Copper Hill has been a long time coming and he is excited to see it happening. Het met with the Minister of Housing who is going to come visit Lake Country in July, and gave Brittny Anderson, Minister of State for Local Governments and Rural Communities, a tour of Lake Country discussing what is happening in the community and where support could be used. Mayor Ireland attended the whole Keeping it Rural Conference, where several topics pertinent to Lake Country were discussed. He announced Saturday June 21 is National Indigenous Peoples Day, and suggested that people read an indigenous book in celebration.