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REMUNERATION RECOMMENDATIONS (PHASED)

POSITION

CURRENT

BY 2029

MAYOR

$43,252.68

$55,000

COUNCILLOR

$19,951.68

$22,000

Peachland council supports proposed pay raises by 5-2 vote

By Jeff McDonald, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

hoever wins seats on Peachland’s council on October 17 will get paid more than at present for the work they do on behalf of Peachland citizens. At the September 22 meeting, Peachland council supported a phased increase for the mayor’s annual compensation from the current $43,252.68 to $55,000 by 2029. Councillors will see an increase from $19,951.68 to $22,000 over the same three-year period. The recommendations to increase pay for Peachland’s elected officials came from the Council Remuneration Review Committee, which was tasked with “recom-

mending a review structure that was fair, reasonable and appropriate for the District of Peachland,” according to the committee’s report to council. The committee also recommended the mayor’s and councillors’ pay to be increased each year per B.C.’s Consumer Price Index, and that any councillor serving as deputy mayor receive 15 per cent more while in the role. Committee chair Don Lawrence said at the September 22 meeting that the committee’s work wasn’t a simple task. “Determining the appropriate remuneration for mayor and council involves much more than simply comparing salaries and applying a formula,” he said. The committee consulted the Union of BC Municipalities council and board remuneration guide and

remuneration data from 22 B.C. districts and municipalities, specifically those in the Okanagan, said Lawrence. Also important considerations were “the workload and time commitment of the mayor and council, the ability to attract and retain qualified individuals, and feedback and survey information from the current mayor and council, and importantly, the financial impact on the taxpayers of Peachland,” he said. Social media and changing expectations surrounding public accessibility were part of its assessment of council workload and responsibilities. Five of seven councillors described current remuneration as either significantly or somewhat below what they considered appropriate, said the committee’s report.

Lawrence said the committee recognized that the mayor’s job is a full-time commitment. “We believe that the current remuneration does not adequately reflect the time, responsibilities, accountability and demands of that position,” he said. Five of seven council members voted in favour of the increase, with councillors Randey Brophy and Terry Condon voting against it. Condon pointed out in the meeting that the mayor and council are also paid for some of the many other boards and committees they sit on. He noted that until last year when Keith Thom was appointed deputy mayor, councillors performed the role of acting mayor on a rotating basis. Condon questioned the idea of a SEE REMUNERATION PAGE 7

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parking on 5th Street --in some cases as much as $100/month. In his opposition to the project Dear Editor, he was supported by Councillor I was surprised to see in last Collins who suggested the priweek’s edition of Peachland vate sector would be best suited Post that a campaign adverto take over the land and left to tisement placed by Mayor Van build affordable housing, and by Minsel includes seniors housing Councillor Alena Glasman who as one of the results achieved Does your child want to join a team, is on record as questioning why during his term of office. take an art class, orthe try somethingwe should support people who It is my understanding new? We can in help cover the cost! have: “mismanaged their finances mayor did everything his to such an extent that they need N FOR IN to obstruct the Phase 2 Apower their housing subsidized.” seniors housing project including Who: Ages 5–18, residing in Peachland It should be understood by suggesting the land would be Up to per program / that the Phase 2 project has bebetter used ifFunding: sold to a $300 private $600 per family (Aug 2025 – Apr 2026) R developer, come the valuable community reneging on a longTO A P P L Apply: At least 2 weeks before the asset it is, in spite of the mayor, standing council commitment to program starts not because of the mayor. waive development cost charges Eligibility: Basedby on household Eldon Kerbes, Former and planning fees, and insist- income– exceptions may be considered Peachland councillor and resident ing that new residents pay for

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BRIEFS Mysterious white foam on the lake explained On September 22nd, Peachland Post received a call from a concerned citizen regarding white foam on the lake near Bliss Bakery. The caller believed it was sewage effluent. We asked two knowledgeable environmentalists about the concern, one of whom visited the site and took pictures. Both confirmed that the foamy appearance is due to natural causes. The phenomenon is known as “Langmuir circulation” and occurs when air is trapped in wind-agitated waves known as “windows.” There is no cause for concern and swimmers will find no unpleasant debris or smell, only water with a foamy appearance. Post Staff

DEPUTY MAYOR?

A return to past processes should be considered

s reported elsewhere in these pages, at last Tuesday’s council meeting the Council Remuneration Review Committee presented its findings with respect to the level of pay received by the Mayor and Councillors. One of the many concerns raised by Councillor Condon about the recommended pay increases had to do with the “position” of Deputy Mayor. Prior to that designation being created and assigned by the Mayor to the late Councillor Keith Thom, no such position existed. Instead, the practice had been for each of the six councillors to rotate on a monthly basis as Acting Mayor should the Mayor be unable to attend a meeting or

POLICY MATTERS Keith Fielding

other event where it was important for Peachland to be represented. That process worked well for the past 20+ years and was carried out willingly by councillors as an expected part of their role without any additional compensation other than for reimbursement for any expenses incurred or receipt of a meeting allowance in

the event that was applicable. The advantages of that system compared to the Deputy Mayor designation were many. • It allowed all councillors to experience elements of the Mayor’s position. • It created a more informed base of knowledge at the council table. • It served to lower the risk of there being a “mayor duplicate” at the table twinned politically on all issues. • It was at no additional cost to taxpayers. When Keith Thom and subsequently Alena Glasman were designated by the mayor as his deputy, they were awarded an additional 10% in their pay — a cost to taxpayers that was completely avoided under the previous

system. And now with an arguably unnecessary position being institutionalized, (the report seems to take for granted that there is a need for a deputy mayor which, in fairness, was probably not in the committee’s mandate to question) we see that 10% being increased to 15% — that being over and above the annual pay increases also being recommended for councillors. Let us hope that the next council will critically examine the need for a Deputy Mayor position and return to a process that has served so well in the past. Keith Fielding is President of the Peachland Community Newspaper Society and editor of Peachland Post. He is also a former Peachland mayor and councillor.

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and vegetable stands will tend to be priced lower to avoid food waste. So, just like shopping in the grocery store for new ideas, buy what’s on sale and see what new menu items you can create. Let’s start with herbs and spices, as they’re the leafy micronutrients that can bolt or freeze after a frost. Rather than just putting them in the freezer, blend a mixture of chives, basil, and parsley with garlic, lemon/ lime juice, olive oil and salt and pepper or chili flakes to make a green dressing that you can freeze in jars for later use. This can also be made into a type of pesto by grinding nuts or seeds in the mix. Roast tomatoes, onions, peppers and olive oil (which enhances its nutrient availability) in the oven, and add basil and spices for a lovely soup. This

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can be frozen for a snowy day as the classic combination of grilled cheese and tomato soup. I like to buy frozen pie crusts and make a bunch of quiche with my Mediterranean veggies or greens and have readymade brunch items. This is a good way to support farmers who supply fresh local eggs. Often in the winter months chickens molt and have a winter pause. Having a stockpile of quiche keeps you well supplied, if you’re an egg lover. Greens, like beet tops, kale, chard and spinach are also worthy of much more than the salads. If you blanch, chop and freeze them, they make it fast and easy to create a warm “spinach” dip for over the upcoming holidays. Think out of the box when it comes to spinach. There are more greens to substitute. See what’s most plentiful. Now, root veggies and squashes are extremely important as a food source for fall and into winter because they are grounding, easily digested, and nourishing. They preserve well in a cold cellar, but roasting, freezing or mashing for soups also keep the nutrient content. Another fruit recipe is various types of crumbles. Berries or soft stone fruits like peaches, plums or nectarines make more than jam. If you buy used casserole dishes at a thrift store, it’s a good recycling option and you can pre make crumbles to freeze and

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Roasted seasonal vegetables, seasoned with oil and spices, form the base for a hearty, healthy soup.

have on hand for breakfasts. And if you like lasagna, but have a gluten intolerance, create a vegetarian version by slicing zucchini like a flat noodle. Add in the roasted Mediterranean blend, as opposed to fresh raw vegetables, to reduce moisture since it’s not needed to cook the noodles. These are just a few ideas that make meal prep easy and prevent forgotten bags of freezer burned foods. An organized, stacked and well labeled freezer of pre made dishes are a guarantee that you’ll eat well, have a dish to share with a friend who’s ill, or take to a pot luck. As food prices rise, buying local food is cost effective, supports local farmers, is nutritious, and also synergistically bioavailable for our gut flora. Happy bulk cooking! Dawn Boys is a IAYT Yoga therapist, Ayurvedic counsellor, personal trainer, student counsellor and outdoor enthusiast.

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5:00 p.m, October 6, at the Peachland Community Centre The Peachland Chamber of Commerce has invited all candidates for mayor and council running in the Peachland municipal election to participate in an All Candidates Forum on Tuesday, October 6th. With the 2026 General Local Election taking place on October 17, the forum will provide Peachland voters with an opportunity to hear directly from the candidates and learn about their perspectives on important issues facing the community. The forum will be moderated by Jonathan Wahl, President of the Peachland Chamber of Commerce. All questions will be chosen in advance, but not shared with candidates. Answers will be time-controlled. To submit questions for review by organizers visit:

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deputy mayor position assigned to a council member because it could create, intentionally or not, an avenue for the mayor to share information with that member but not all of council. “After seeing it for the length of time we have as the deputy mayor position, I would eliminate it and go back to the acting mayor position,” he said. Councillor Dave Collins said the mayor’s job has scope and responsibility far beyond what the position pays, and residents need to be aware of the value they’re getting for their tax dollars. “Keeping all that information together and working with staff, and the province, and various levels of government, it’s a fulltime job with a lot of responsibility, I will say at 55 grand it’s peanuts compared to the private sector,” he

said. “Maybe residents look at it and say yes, we expect performance, we expect accountability, transparency and results. Okay, it’s two dollars and something per resident. They should understand what that position entails and what they’re getting for that.” Councillor Alena Glassman pointed out that other municipalities have deputy mayor positions which are often elected by residents rather than appointed by the mayor. Glassman was appointed deputy mayor last December and said while her remuneration increased by 10 per cent, her workload increased by much more than that. Mayor Patrick Van Minsel said that having been first a councillor and then mayor, he’s seen a change in the environment for elected officials, with more pressure on them

through different media, and more pressure on one’s private life. It’s a 24/7 job, he said. “People need to realize that the pressure on councils has increased almost ten-fold, with the decisions of our provincial government to download, Bill 44, Bill 16, you name it. The amount of knowledge you need to have is exponential. None of us are experts in those things so you need to put a lot of time and effort keeping up with that, and everything changes very, very fast.” But, he said, elected officials don’t do it for the money, they do it because they believe in Peachland. “We’re all Peachlanders here and we’re all doing our best for Peachland,” he said. Peachland mayoral candidate Gail Mansell said she was shocked by the amount of the increase, and if elected, would bring forward a motion to review the decision. “There’s many Peachland residents that are struggling and, and even though it doesn’t look big on the salary, it is.

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It all accumulates. Every dollar that Peachland residents have to pay as an extra tax impacts their lives and I know that they’re struggling,” she said. Mansell said no one should be running for elected office in a small town like Peachland for the remuneration. “We’re a population of 6,000 people, so I really look at municipal governments for a population of 6,000 people not being in it for the salary. You’re in it because you care about your community and you live in the community and you want to do the very best that you can for the community in which you live.” Mansell also said she would bring forward a motion to move back to council members acting as mayor on a rotating basis so that all councillors could learn what the mayor’s job entails “so that everyone there can be learning and developing their skills. So if they potentially wanted to move into the role in the future, they’ve learned a lot more rather than having one deputy mayor.”••

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Brussels Sprouts with Bacon, Balsamic and Maple Syrup INGREDIENTS:

1½ lbs Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved 5–6 slices bacon, chopped 2 tbsp olive oil 2 tbsp maple syrup 1½ tbsp balsamic vinegar Salt and freshly ground pepper

With Lou and Martha currently on vacation in Portugal

DIRECTIONS:

Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).

Perfect for a side dish at er Thanksgiving dinn

Brussels sprouts get a little makeover here — crispy bacon, sweet maple syrup and tangy balsamic vinegar turn these little green orbs into something even the sprout skeptics might enjoy.

1. Toss the Brussels sprouts with olive oil, salt and pepper and spread on a baking sheet, cut side down. 2. Roast for 20–25 minutes, until browned and crispy around the edges.

3. Meanwhile, cook the bacon in a skillet until crisp. Drain on paper towel, leaving about a tablespoon of bacon fat in the pan.

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4. Add the roasted Brussels sprouts to the skillet. Drizzle with the maple syrup and balsamic vinegar and toss over medium heat for a minute or two, until everything is glossy and caramelized.

5. Stir in the crispy bacon, give it one last toss and serve warm.

LOU’S RULE: If you think you’ve

made enough bacon, you haven’t.

MARTHA’S RULE: Never tell anyone how easy this was. Let them think you worked very hard! DID YOU KNOW:

Brussels sprouts get their name from Brussels, the capital city of Belgium, where they were widely cultivated during the Middle Ages.

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BUILDING FUTURES

Investing in youth sports pays off for a small community

t the Tuesday, September 22 council meeting, the last before the upcoming election on October 17, unanimous approval was given to my motion: “That Council direct staff to work with School District 23 and Peachland Elementary School to explore opportunities to upgrade the Peachland Elementary School playing field to better accommodate field sports, including baseball, softball and soccer, and to explore opportunities for after-hours community access to the school gymnasium for indoor soccer, with the goal of having enhanced recreational opportunities available in conjunction with the opening of the Redhaven Rental Development and Childcare Centre in 2027.” The childcare centre, the 89-family rental unit development, and the moving of the Boys and Girls club to the childcare centre, will all increase demand on the school playing field. This field currently has many uneven dips in it and is unsafe. Our senior slo-pitch team tried practicing there once three years ago and quit in the middle of that practice because of injuries caused by depressions in the field. Improving the playing field will allow one baseball/softball and two youth sized soccer fields on the elementary school field. Summerland’s Parks and Field Master Plan, B.C. states that communities having populations of 5,000-15,000 have an average of 5 soccer fields and 6 baseball/softball fields. Peachland’s population is 6400 and has only two parks, Cousins and Turner, with a total of two baseball/ softball fields and two youth soccer fields. We need more, to attract and retain families. The case for improved sports fields can also rest on measurable child development and community outcomes. Youth sports facilities are not simply recreation infrastructure. They are youth-development infrastructure. Studies in Canada,

LOCAL COMMUNITY SPORTS Randey Brophy

the US, Australia and Finland published over the last 10 years, involving thousands of children, traced them from childhood to adulthood. They consistently found links between sustained organized team sport involvement as a child and later educational achievement, mental and physical health, social connection, teamwork and some later employment outcomes. And there is increasingly good evidence that the social component of team sports adds benefits far beyond physical exercise alone. It can also rest on measurable child-development and community outcomes. Simply put, we are not investing in upgrading Peachland Elementary, Turner Park and Cousins Park fields, we are investing in Peachland youth. Here’s a true story. During the last game of the Peachland U9/10 boys soccer season this year, an undefeated season the kids worked damned hard for, we had a very good strong player who as luck would have it had not made a goal this season. We made a point of putting him up front, and sure enough our midfielder fed him a ball that he rocketed into the goal. Every single boy on that 14-member team ran onto and up to that boy, stopping the game to give him a high five. Four minutes later I took the midfielder off to ensure everyone had equal playing time. And four minutes after that I said to the midfielder, “Do you want to go

back on? You can take off the boy who got his first goal, because he’s been on for eight minutes straight.” “No,” the nine- year old Peachland midfielder replied, “take another boy off because I want to set the guy who just got his first goal up for another one….” These are the golden moments when you realize that these kids are learning a lot more than just soccer, when they play team sports. Please support Peachland youth, through youth sports and fields in our community. Randey Brophy has coached youth soccer and baseball for 32 years. He spearheaded the drive for Turner Park to be redeveloped as a multi-use field in 2022 and formed the Peachland Youth Soccer club in 2023. He also manages and plays on a Peachland seniors slopitch team.

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This road up the hill from Antlers Beach is technically outside Peachland’s municipal boundaries but no doubt was named by Peachlanders. The name reflects the extensive logging that went on in those hills with the logs being brought down the steep slopes in this general area. Oldtimers have recalled, as children, seeing the logs being “shot” down the hill and flying into the lake. Apparently, because the road traffic was so light at the time, it was possible to simply close the highway while this was going on. The late Martin Shaw remembered these log chutes in use as late as the 1930’s. The construction of the log chutes was often just two large logs bolted together so that other logs could rest in the resulting “V” and move downhill if the gradient was sufficient. In flatter terrain the “chute” would be greased to move the logs more easily. The fact that Log Chute Drive is an extension of Thorne Road is appropriate given that Jack Thorne, after whom Thorne Road is named, is reported to have been “as rough and rugged a man as ever followed a logging team.”

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