NOT OVER | Legal proceedings continue for Foerster, after being sentenced to life in prison [A4]
Morning gStar
The
Wednesday, April 9, 2014
P R O U D L Y
S E R V I N G
O U R
N O R T H
O K A N A G A N
Dual Rotating Tine Tiller
B&S 9ft-lbs engine, lightweight, variable cultivating widths
55999
$
FT900
w w w. v e r n o n m o r n i n g s t a r. c o m
C O M M U N I T I E S
F O R
2 5
Y E A R S
3202 29TH Street, Vernon • 250-545-0627
SPRING BREAK LISA VANDERVELDE/ MORNING STAR
Kimberly Mann relaxes with a book as her children play in Polson Park. Environment Canada is calling for the sun to be out today, reaching a high of 14. Following some clouds Thursday and Friday, the weekend looks sunny, with Sunday reaching a high of 19.
City targets road maintenance cutbacks RICHARD ROLKE Morning Star Staff
Financial pressures could transform Vernon’s transportation network. City council has endorsed an integrated transportation network that could see road widths reduced, some aging sidewalks abandoned, maintenance prolonged on some roads and gutters replaced by ditches. “It will not be business as usual,” said Mark Dowhaniuk, infrastructure engineer. “We will provide a functional transportation network and remain financially sustainable by
“It will not be business as usual.” — Mark Dowhaniuk
adjusting levels of service.” The goal is to keep costs in line while ensuring roads and sidewalks continue to meet public needs. “It’s a huge issue,” said Mayor Rob Sawatzky of the infrastructure deficit. “Vernon has been in the lead
WATKIN MOTORS is
MOWING DOWN the
COMPETITION!
WATKIN MOTORS
looking at what the problems are and what the solutions may be.” The proposal endorsed by council calls for rebuild/maintenance costs of $6.3 to $6.9 million a year over 10 years. A number of savings are anticipated if some roads are declassified for maintenance, lane widths
NEW! 2014 ESCAPE S Stk# 4SC69
are reduced, fewer sidewalks are replaced and the paved surface for rural residential roads is reduced. Some local roads may not see asphalt renewal for 60 years. “It’s not much different than what we’re seeing now,” said Dowhaniuk. Alternate technology, such as grinding and reusing asphalt, could be initiated for major paving projects. Instead of current storm water controls, there could be a move to ditches in some rural neighbourhoods. “I think we’ll get push back on
no curb and gutter,” said Coun. Brian Quiring. If the plan were to proceed, developers or neighbourhoods could pay for higher standards such as sidewalks or curb and gutter. “In Calgary, if anyone wants street lights or a park, they pay for it,” said Rob Dickinson, engineering manager. While council has endorsed a certain direction, city staff will continue to work on the integrated transportation framework. The final document will be presented to council in the future for consideration.
MSRP $26,299
0% 48 MONTH
SALE PRICE
LEASE
$23,532 $299 OR
+ tax
*48 MONTH LOW KMS RED CARPET LEASE INCLUDES ALL REBATES ASSIGNED TO DEALER. PAYMENT IS PLUS TAX, NO DOWN PAYMENT. CUSTOMER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR OTHER COSTS PAYABLE AT SIGNING INCLUDING $25 TIRE LEVY & $395 DOC FEE. LEASE END VALUE US $13,403 AT 20,000 KM/YR. LEASE INTEREST RATE IS 4.49% OAC.
4602 - 27 ST, VERNON | SALES • LEASING • PARTS • SERVICE 250-545-0611 • 1-800-736-1944 • WATKINMOTORS.COM
DLR. #6076