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Town of Creston green lights commitment to the RDCK for organics diversion program

The March 26 Town Council meeting in Creston brought forth the first step towards securing a curbside organics pickup service.

Manager of Engineering Colin Farynowski presented the option to enter an agreement with the Regional District if Central Kootenay, which the town accepted.

“It’s a commitment that if the regional district is successful with their grant application for an organics facility at the landfill and they build it, we will then follow up with an organics program to basically feed that facility.”

In other council news, WildsafeBC was given funding for educational outreach programs this year. The Town had already earmarked $4,000 for WildSafeBC since the service has been ongoing from previous years.

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Creston resident Trish Drinkle proposed leading a similar program based out of the Creston Valley and with a greater focus on the region itself. Council, though interested, felt she needed more time to prepare based off of her proposal during a committee of the whole meeting last month.

Also, the first and second reading of the Proposed Clean Air Bylaw passed through council. The aim is to reduce second hand smoke in public areas and prevent children and youth from witnessing the harmful habit. The bylaw would allow officers to write a $100 ticket for offender at their own discretion. $75 if the offender pays the ticket early.

Immediately following the council meeting, a special committee of the whole meeting took place.

Director of Finance & Corporate Services, Stefan Klassen gave the final review of the 2019 budget.

So far the municipal tax increase is slated to increase by 4.89%,  For an average $240,000 home in Creston, the yearly tax will be $1,363.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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