Thank you to those who attended the AGM on Apr 20 at the Legion.
Congratulations to Jane Waterman and Philip Tidd for continuing with another 3-year term as Trustees.
Here are the draft minutes including reports presented.
Next regular meeting is scheduled for May 15, 1.30 upstairs at the Firehall.
Draft 2023 Financial Statements
More information about Trustee responsibilities can be found here.
Sat April 20, 2024 @ 9:30 am
VAID’s AGM will be held at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch # 232 on Legion Rd in Van Anda.
We have two 3-year trustee terms available for election. After nominations, candidates will be requested to give a brief statement and elections will follow.
The Auditor will be present to report on financials. Audited financial statements will be available to view prior to the AGM at the VAID office and on our website.
If you would like to make a motion, your item must be on the Agenda. Please contact us at least 5 days before the meeting to be included in the Agenda.
Minutes from last year’s AGM can be seen here.
Hello Texada! Here are some notes from our last meeting, held March 13th
WATER LINE REPAIRS: A substantial leak on Earl St. resulted in our Water Treatment Plant going into alarm in the wee hours of the morning. A special THANK-YOU to Sylvia Praught and Ken Soles whose assistance and knowledge are very much appreciated. One leak on Columbia St. has been repaired and more require attention. Several other suspected leaks are under investigation and are being scheduled for repairs. A huge THANK-YOU goes out to the residents that advised us of water leaks. It makes a big difference to the whole system.
WATER QUALITY: The Water Quality Advisory continues. Specialized technicians have been to our Water Plant. More follow-up is required. Vancouver Coastal Health reports no issues from the monthly water testing. Test results are posted in the window of our office at the Fire Hall.
MEETINGS: The next Regular Board meeting is scheduled for Wednesday April 10th 1:30pm at the Fire Hall. The Annual General Meeting is scheduled for Saturday April 20 at the Legion. We are inviting community members to join us prior to the start of the AGM. The intent is to have a look at maps, drawings and photographs of water system repairs and installation. Perhaps you will be able to help us identify what we are looking at.
FIREFIGHTERS NEEDED! No experience necessary. Training, gear, and on-duty insurance coverage provided. Phone or text Acting Chief Mark Robert for more information 604-414-9662 or email firechief@vananda.ca
CONTACT INFO Email: contact@vananda-id.ca – Phone: 604-486-7035 – Website: vananda-id.ca
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Hello Texada! Here are some notes from our last meeting, held February 14th
WINTER WATER USE: Please continue to check for leaks that can develop after freeze/thaw cycles. We encourage you to insulate your outdoor water lines in lieu of letting water continue to run. More information is available at vananda-id.ca/winter
WATER LINE REPAIRS: Leaks have been repaired on Copper Queen St. and Columbia St. Several other suspected leaks are under investigation and are being scheduled for repairs. A huge THANK-YOU goes out to the residents that advised us of water leaks. It makes a big difference to the whole system. The water line on lower Blewett St. has been replaced.
WATER METERS: A recent substantial water leak has shown us that a water meter reading can identify unknown leaks. Water meters also help us identify anomalies in water usage. As such, we plan to start adding water meters to help detect leaks and gather statistical usage data. The next installations will be at the homes of our Trustees, beginning in the spring.
WATER QUALITY: The Water Quality Advisory continues. Specialized technicians have been engaged to assist us in improving the current situation.
MEETINGS: The next Regular Board meeting is scheduled for Wednesday March 13th 1:30pm at the Fire Hall.
The Annual General Meeting is scheduled for Saturday April 20 at the Legion.
THANK-YOU: To Wendy Davis for the two beautiful plaques she created using California Redwood staves from the old water tank. One in memory of Walter Gussman acknowledging his immense contribution to the continued development of VAID’s water system and one for Mike Craggs in recognition of his years of service and dedication as Fire Chief with the Van Anda Volunteer Fire Department.
CONTACT INFO Email: contact@vananda-id.ca – Phone: 604-486-7035 – Website: vananda-id.ca
NEWSLETTER: Subscribe to our newsletter at vanandaid.ca/subscriptions
There will be a 2 hour water outage this afternoon (Tues Feb 6) for connections from Smelter Ave, including Blewett and Gracemere.
This outage is necessary for the lower Blewett line replacement. Please contact the office if you need more information 604-486-7305.
Hello Texada! Here are some notes from our last meeting, held Jan 14.
THANK YOU to all who have paid their annual invoices promptly!
WINTER WATER USE has increased considerably. Please check for leaks that can develop after freeze/thaw cycles, especially in outside fixtures. We are aware that some residents keep water running to avoid freezing of water lines and encourage you to insulate your water lines. Please contact us if you need assistance with this. More information is available at vananda-id.ca/winter/
LEAK REPAIR: a substantial leak was repaired on Sturt Bay Rd. Several suspected leaks are under investigation; please contact us if you have any information that could help.
ANNUAL INVOICES for Water Tolls and Parcel Taxes were mailed in early January. If you have not received yours, please contact us. Invoices are due March 10 and payment plans are available. Payment options and plan information are available on VAID’s webpage vananda-id.ca/payments/
COURT OF REVISION will be held Saturday February 10th from 10 am till noon. The annual Court of Revision is for trustees to listen and resolve issues regarding water tolls and parcel tax assessments. Please contact us first so we can gather the required information and set up an appointment. An appointment is not required, however having one will speed up the process.
MEETING DATES CORRECTION: The dates given in the Annual Newsletter were incorrect, including the AGM date. Apologies for any confusion caused.
The Annual General Meeting is scheduled for Saturday April 20 at the Legion.
Regular Board Meetings in 2024 are scheduled for Feb 14, Mar 13, Apr 10, May 15, June 12, July 10, Aug 14, Sept 11, Oct 16, Nov 13, Dec 11.
FIRE DEPARTMENT: A fire was attended in January which started from a compost chemical reaction. Composting can produce a large amount of heat, even in the cold weather, so compost piles and bins should be located away from any structures or flammable material.
FIREFIGHTERS NEEDED! No experience necessary. Training, gear, and on-duty insurance coverage provided. Phone or text Acting Chief Mark Robert for more information 604-414-9662 or email firechief@vananda.ca
CONTACT INFO Email: contact@vananda-id.ca – Phone: 604-486-7035 – Website: vananda-id.ca
NEXT MEETING: Residents are encouraged to join us for regular Board Meetings. Next meeting is Wednesday Feb 14 at 1.30 at the Van Anda Firehall (upstairs).
Van Anda Improvement District has issued a WATER QUALITY ADVISORY
The Environmental Health Officer has recommended a water quality advisory for within the Van Anda Improvement District. This is not a Boil Water Notice.
Those with health concerns may wish to follow the guidelines of the Boil Water Notice, which state that water should be boiled for two minutes prior to consumption.
All residents are requested to notify their immediate neighbours who may be unaware of the water quality advisory, especially those with health concerns.
Any questions may be directed to the Administrator at contact@vananda-id.ca or phone 604-486-7035
Date of Advisory: January 23, 2024
Hello Texada! Here are a few notes from our last regular board meeting, held Nov 15th.
WATER: Testing for residential leaks is well underway and several leaks have been detected. Testing is performed by measuring the water pressure where the water enters the house, while no water is being used. If the pressure drops, there’s a leak. If a leak is detected, the homeowner is provided with information and given a date that the repair must be completed by.
We are also installing meters on residences where excessive water use has been reported or is suspected. We will monitor the water use at first, and if the meter readings show that water use is higher that acceptable, the owner will be charged at metered rates and invoiced for the meter installation costs. You might be surprised at how high these costs can become! The rates can be found in the Water Tolls Bylaw.
One of the filter systems at the water treatment plant has been problematic recently. Many operator hours and extra cartridge filter use has been used to keep up with water production while the issue is being solved.
While water is being drawn by the pump on the raft, which is working nicely, work is being done on the intake well. A crack is present in the well casing where water can seep in from around the well. We are now considering how to move forward with this issue.
Remember to insulate your pipes rather than leaving your water running to prevent freezing.
FIRE PROTECTION: We received a donation from the Halloween Ball. THANK YOU to Lizetta Hanley and everyone who took part.
Regular fire practice is on Monday evenings. Please contact acting Fire Chief Mark Robert at 604-414-9662 for more info.
CONTACT: Email contact@vananda-id.ca Phone: 604-486-7035 Website: vananda-id.ca
NEXT MEETING: Residents are encouraged to join us for regular Board Meetings. Next meeting is Wednesday Dec 13th 1.30 Van Anda Firehall (upstairs).
Hello Texada! Here are a few notes from our last regular board meeting, held Oct 18th.
WATER: Water use is back to pre-summer levels, so Water Restrictions have been lifted.
September’s water treatment was usually between 67 to 79 thousand US gallons per day. This is about half of our production capacity. (More water data can be seen here.)
With winter approaching, this is a good time to ensure water lines are protected from freezing with insulation or heating tape. Running hoses or taps to prevent freezing is very wasteful of our water and increases our costs. More information available at vananda-id.ca/winter.
One new application for a residential service has been received for a property on Coleborn. We expect an engineer’s report shortly on how the Wall St properties will be affected by planned new connections to the properties added to the ID last year.
A reminder, VAID’s water operators and office staff are to be treated with respect.
FIRE PROTECTION: We are investigating increasing the District Boundaries to be able provide Fire Protection to more properties. Areas being considered for addition are Crescent Bay, Spectacle Lake, Kirk Lake, and Raven Bay. Several property owners have already submitted the form to be included in the District. If you are interested in joining this group, please contact us.
Van Anda firefighters have completed more training with the Gillies Bay Fire Department. Regular fire practice is on Monday evenings. Please contact acting Fire Chief Mark Robert at 604-414-9662 for more info.
CONTACT: Email contact@vananda-id.ca Phone: 604-486-7035 Website: vananda-id.ca
NEXT MEETING: Residents are encouraged to join us for regular Board Meetings. Next meeting is Wednesday NOV 15th 1.30 Van Anda Firehall (upstairs).