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Wharton plans shown Developers present project drawings to design committee by John Arendt The proposed Wharton Street development is a little closer to becoming a reality now that the
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municipal design committee has reviewed the plans. On Thursday afternoon, developers met with the committee to present their plans. “This is the first step in the development permit process,” said municipal planner Ian McIntosh.
Now that the committee has reviewed the plans, the permit application will come before council for approval. Once council has given its approval, the next step in the process is the building permit. The plans presented show the design of the
first building in what is expected to become a multi-phase project. The building, which will be at the corner of Wharton Street and Kelly Avenue, facing Memorial Park, will house the museum and library once it is completed. It will also contain resi-
dential units. The design has a terraced appearance, with the upper floors of the five-storey building set back from the main level. “It’s a big building, but it feels small,” said Joe Mahovlich, one of the developers. See DEVELOPMENT Page 7
Passengers were at the Kettle Valley Steam Railway for the annual Easter train on Saturday.
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Snow levels
The latest measurements show plenty of snow for Summerland’s water supply.
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Trail benefit
A proposed trail along the lake could bring benefits to the community and the region.
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Construction
Workers continue with the upgrade project at the intersection of Prairie Valley Road and Victoria Road South.
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Painting banners
Artists are working to complete the street banners which will be displayed around the community.
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Arts week
Plenty of activities are planned for Arts and Culture Week later this month.
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YOUR SMILE I keep hitting “escape” but I’m still here.
Development proposal
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The first building in the proposed Wharton Street development project would include the Summerland Museum, the Summerland branch of the Okanagan Regional Library and residential units. The municipality’s design committee reviewed plans for the development last week.
Interim treasurer selected Search underway for permanent position to fill role of financial officer by John Arendt As the municipality looks to replace its treasurer, a temporary replacement has been selected.
On April 8, Ed Sykora will begin a three-month contract with the municipality. Municipal administrator Tom Day said Sykora has a lengthy background in local government financial work. He served as the chief financial officer for Central Saanich
on Vancouver Island for many years. Day said Sykora also has expertise in the municipality’s financial software. The municipality is also advertising for a permanent treasurer. Day said applications will be accepted until
April 8. After that time, the municipality will review the applications and conduct reference checks before hiring a financial officer. Ken Ostraat, the former treasurer for the municipality, resigned from the position last month. He had served with the
municipality around 21 years. At the last municipal council meeting on March 25, Day was named interim chief financial officer and municipal planner Ian McIntosh was appointed acting chief administrative officer in the absence of the administrator.