Rossland taxpayers ask mayor, councillor to resign

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Interesting read on page A3 in the Feb 16th Rossland News newspaper, make sure to grab yourself a copy.

 

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Submitted by Dstrelioff on Mon, 02/20/2023 - 13:07

I just read the article online.  News to me, first I've heard of it.  Anybody know the reason why council voted against the permits?

Submitted by Handbanana on Tue, 02/21/2023 - 09:45

Anyone have an online link?

Submitted by Feathers and Fur on Tue, 02/21/2023 - 10:58

Trees currently be clear cut today on Granite road, opposite RED entrance. No development plan submitted to City, simply clear cutting within city of Rossland.

Thanks to previous council and mayor for standing up for our communities future as opposed to developers petsknsl gains.

 

I thought we have crown land in BC and forestry plans. And that city zoned property would be developed consciously with limiting tree removal based on submitted plans.

 

But I'm wrong I guess. 

Submitted by Geneviève on Wed, 02/22/2023 - 10:26

Interesting and sensational title but no substance to it. The case is more complex than asking for the councillors heads - that's assuming a lot without knowing the whole case.  I too I'm sad to see these trees go❤️

Submitted by Kato on Wed, 02/22/2023 - 10:34

Sorry. I guess that episode is no longer available.

Submitted by Martin Lundh on Thu, 02/23/2023 - 10:06

I am so happy Kathy Moore finally got caught. I have been saying this for a long time. She is a criminal. And now the hole town knows about it. The sadest thing about this story is. They did hier a expensive lawer for legal advice. But they still went against his advice and ended up at CBC again. I asked the City hall how much of the taxpayers money. They spent on the lawer but they will not tell me. I hope it will come out of their own pockets. Kathy Moore making Rossland famous for the wrong reassons.

Submitted by Iamabum on Thu, 02/23/2023 - 13:30

Maybe council meeting should continue to be recorded so "the people" can see what goes on at city hall. Wonder if the councillors/mayor will pay any costs out of their own pockets, considering they disregarded the laws for their own wishes.

I don't hear any crying about the trees that were logged in Redstone, or up at the hill, for developmnet.

Submitted by bikeskiswim on Thu, 02/23/2023 - 14:42

Ya I heard the Council meeting this week was interesting. I didn't make it. Apparently Mayor + Council were asked a whole lot of questions, to which they wouldn't answer, and so everyone walked out. 

Any idea if it was recorded?

Submitted by Martin Lundh on Fri, 02/24/2023 - 08:44

Hello bikeskiswim. Yes people are recording every counsil meetings. It started this year. So glad it is recorded. 

 

Submitted by stevefrench on Fri, 02/24/2023 - 09:04

How do we watch or listen to it?

Submitted by Geneviève on Thu, 02/23/2023 - 13:14

Thanks for that link! Wow! I'm forever grateful for the councillors who followed due process and voted in favour of the permits despite the fact it went against their conviction. This could have been a wonderful opportunity for the other half to rally efforts to improve bylaws so that no future "logging permit disguised as a development permit" happens again. I trust that city staff was already working on improving such bylaws. Regardless, I wish Rosslanders had access to these facts prior to the city elections, but given we can't time travel, I hope Andy Morel makes a pertinent statement soon here, showing some responsibility taking and learning from this event. Nobody is perfect, everyone can make mistakes even after being professionally advised but taking responsability really shows that you are up for the monstrous task that is small town politics:) 

Submitted by Dstrelioff on Mon, 02/27/2023 - 12:45

So when I first read about this I didn't think it was a huge deal but $600K????  That's hardly something our small community can affaord.  Yeah, there needs to be some accountability for this one but let's try to remember that except for two members, the current council wasn't invovled in the decision, they're inheriting an ugly situation.  Let's all try to remember to be civil and respectful to each other, please.

Submitted by Iamabum on Mon, 02/27/2023 - 14:40

Just the current mayor and another councillor.  Against all better advice...

Submitted by Mike on Tue, 02/28/2023 - 07:20

Submitted by D.W on Tue, 02/28/2023 - 09:40

Same shit over and over and over and over when it comes to politics, councils etc. It's very mind draining and discouraging after a while. 

Submitted by roamryder on Tue, 02/28/2023 - 10:52

The previous councils inappropriate conduct was certainly not confined to this logging issue.

Their decision to undertake the Rossland Yards project through the alternative approval process was equally egregious behaviour and prevented the democratic right of Rossland taxpayers to have a choice on that project.

Even if you think that project is the best thing that ever happened in Rossland you should be very concerned about the process that was used to approve it.

Also the speed limit bylaw was done without adequate consultation with the community. I think the degree of compliance you see is indicitive of buy-in for this bylaw. These types of bylaws should not be based on anecdotal evidence of a few that have the ear of council and council members personal feelings. If there is a traffic safety issue in Rossland lets see the accident / incident reports or the traffic counter data that shows speed. Then go ot the community and if they want change that change should be reasonable to effect buy-in. Perhaps 40kmh with some areas of 30kmh.

I believe the speed limit bylaw has actually created a more hazardous situation in school zones. As your subconscious brain gets used to seeing and ignoring 30kmh signs it gets carried over to school zones which is not ok. It has taken the special emphasis away from the school zone.

Regardless of all this I don't think resignation of the two hold overs from the last council is in the best interest of the community. We need a commitment from the current council to do better and the first step should be a policy of recording and posting all council meetings as was done during the pandemic.

Please read the cbc article (would be great if someone could post a link) "B.C. court ruling shows local government meetings need more transparency, legal expert says" by Winston Szeto Feb 4.

Submitted by Martin Lundh on Thu, 03/02/2023 - 16:37

I think its funny the hole thing. Because they spent around $20 000 on illigal advice. Then the lawer they hired told them. You guys are going to lose in court. But Cityhall did not care and did it anyway. So they lost $20 000 of the tax payers money. The second thing is. Kathy should been fired. When she went on her holiday in Arizona. But her ontarage did everything in their power. To keep Kathy after her scandal.                If those people dident do that. We would not have this giant $600 000 problem. So I have to say I hope you are shamed of yourselfs. Crimminals should be in jail. Not walking around in Rossland. I hope this mony will come out of Kathys pockets. But most likely the tax payers pockets. Kathy Moore making Rossland famous for the wrong reasons. Once again!!!!

Submitted by Martin Lundh on Fri, 03/03/2023 - 19:33

Kathy Moore cost every taxpayer $1500 Dollars. In Rossland. And lots of bad publicity.
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