New CFO on contract for Osoyoos
The Town of Osoyoos has retained the contract services of Nicholette Keith to perform the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) duties, the Times Chronicle has learned.
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Osoyoos’ long-running fiance director retires
The Times Chronicle has learned that the Town of Osoyoos’ long-running director of finance/ deputy CAO, Jim Zakall has retired, with an internal announcement made to staff yesterday.
Osoyoos to shift to quarterly utilities billing in 2025
Osoyoos residents within town boundaries will join their compatriots in other Okanagan municipalities with a move to separate out and charge utilities separately from the annual property tax.
Memorial bench destroyed by act of vandalism
The sponsor of a memorial bench on Lakeshore Dr. in Osoyoos that was set on fire and destroyed says he’s not going to let the incident, less than a week before Christmas, dampen his festive spirit.
Town of Osoyoos updates its purchasing policy
Osoyoos Town Council approved an amendment to its Purchasing Policy aimed at improving its ability to obtain more competitive purchasing contracts.
Reduce red tape on development contracts: staff
An amendment to the Town of Osoyoos’s Delegation of Authority bylaw that seeks to reduce the administrative red tape involved in awarding development contracts had its first three readings approved by council at their February 14 meeting.
New fire rescue truck purchase approved by council
Osoyoos Council has approved the purchase of a new fire rescue truck from International Truck Body (BC) to a maximum budget of $350,000 (excluding GST).
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Osoyoos looks at sobering budget
Described as “sobering” the Town of Osoyoos has unveiled its proposed 2023 budget and five-year capital project plan which foretell a future of tough financial pressures.
Osoyoos fire chief, RDOS seek to up emergency response
Funding discussions at Tuesday’s town council meeting centered largely around issues of emergency response, with the fire department seeking pre-budget funding approval for new equipment and the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen (RDOS) looking to improve training for Emergency Support Services (ESS) volunteers.
Litmus tests for Osoyoos OCP housing intent
Osoyoos Town Council considered not one, but three applications seeking rezoning to build housing ranging from a single-family dwelling up to a 40-unit townhome complex during a council meeting on May 10.
Osoyoos playing catch up on vehicle replacement
Osoyoos Council has approved the purchase of nearly $900,000 worth of vehicles after finding itself in a “financial pickle” from not keeping on top of fleet replacement.
Osoyoos seeks new CAO after surprise Chabot departure
The Town of Osoyoos has begun the search for a new Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) after the surprise departure of Allan Chabot.
Council debates $3.5M Legion Beach project
In a marathon Osoyoos council session lasting nearly three hours, the $3.557 million Legion Beach project sparked the most excitement with substantial debate around the cost and nature of the funding.
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