Automated Curbside Collection Contract: - The Regional Board has approved a seven year contract for automated waste and recycling collection. After an extensive review of qualified proposals by an evaluation team, Okanagan Environmental Services was selected as the winning bid to provide the automated service starting March 1st, 2009. The company’s bid of $1,194,858 breaks down to a cost of $170,694 (plus fuel increases) in each year of the seven year contract or $117.72 per household. In addition to the Regional Board support for the Electoral Areas, each member municipality must approve the contract for its jurisdiction.

Regional Marine Facilities Study: - The Regional Board has approved a consulting services contract for preparation of a Recreation Marine Facilities Study for the three major lakes in the Central Okanagan. Three qualified bids were received and after an evaluation, it was recommended that the contract be awarded to the team of GHD Solutions, JF Group and Summit Environmental for $94,899. As well, the Board approved spending $26,700 to complete a statistically valid region-wide survey to gauge public support and opinions regarding present and future amenities for the boating community.

Regional Board Meeting: - The next scheduled regular meeting of the Regional Board will be Monday, April 28th, 2008 at 7:00 pm in the Woodhaven Room at the Regional District office, 1450 KLO Road, Kelowna. Residents are welcome to attend.