Apex Property Owners Association

Following the APOA AGM on Sunday March 12/06, it was decided by the RDOS to cancel the upcoming referendum on the fire protection issue at Apex. Many of those who attended the meeting felt that they did not have enough information to make an informed decision. The Board of APOA supports this postponement. Although it is disappointing to have further delays, it is felt that people need to go to a referendum with a clear idea of what they are voting on. We will endeavour to provide you with information as it becomes available to us.

Form No. 2-8
Local Government Act
Section 51(6)
REGIONAL DISTRICT OKANAGAN-SIMILKAMEEN
NON-RESIDENT PROPERTY ELECTOR CONSENT FORM
We, together with the person registering, constitute a majority of registered owners of the real
property noted below and hereby give consent to
(name of non-resident property elector)
residing at
(residential address)
to be registered as the Non-Resident Property Elector for the jointly owned property
legally described as ,
(legal description of property)
and located at .
(street address or location)
name
signature
name
signature
name
signature

one of the
registered owners of the property.
(b) The person registering must be one of the individuals granting consent.

For whatever reason, the other form did not work out to get on the website. It was the Application for Certificate for registration of a Non-Resident Property Elector. I would expect there to be copies of the form available at the AGM which is Sun. Mar. 12/06 in the meeting room in the Apex Mountain Inn. Registration for the meeting starts at 2 pm with the meeting starting at 2:30 pm. To learn more about the APOA and the upcoming Referendum on the Fire Department, be sure to attend!

This years AGM is on Mar. 12/06 in the Apex Mountain Inn. Registration starts at 2 pm with the meeting being called to order at 2:30. There will be reports from the President and Secretary as well as updates on the various committees. The various issues currently being addressed include the environment, the highways, the garbage, and the fire department. Jeff Plant will speak to us regarding the Apex Master Plan. We also have Bill Schwarz, RDOS repressentative for the Apex area. He will cover the Official Community Plan, the garbage and the Fire Protection Referendum which is coming up in April. He will address the voting process as well as the report from the Fire Underwriters Protection and projected savings on insurance. He will also be able to answer any questions you may have.

The referendum is on April 1/06 at hte RDOS office on Martin St. I believe the hours are from 8 am- 8pm. I am happy to say that they will also be doing an advanced poll at Apex on Mar. 22/06. This will likely happpen in the Hotel. When I know for sure I will update this.

I hope to see you at the AGM. Please tell your mountain neighbours. This is a great community that we live in and it feels good to be invloved with all that is happening here.

I have also added the electoral guidelines for the upcoming referendum.

Local Government Act Voter’s Declaration

18 years of age or older;
Canadian citizen;
Resided in British Columbia for at least six months immediately preceding voting day;
Resided in OR have been the registered owner of real property in Apex Mountain Volunteer Fire Department Service Area for at least 30 days immediately preceding voting day;
Not disqualified by the Local Government Act or any other enactment from voting in this election;
I am entitled to vote, and have not previously voted in this election.

Local Government Act Non-Resident Property Elector Declaration:

18 years of age or older;
Canadian citizen;
Resident of British Columbia for at least 6 months immediately before today; (VOTING DAY)
Registered owner of real property in Apex Mountain Volunteer Fire Department Local Service Area for at least 30 days immediately before today; (VOTING DAY)
Not entitled to register as a resident elector in Apex Mountain Volunteer Fire Department Local Service Area;
Not registered as a non-resident property elector in relation to any other parcel of real property in Local Apex Mountain Volunteer Fire Department Service Area;
I have received the written consent of the majority of individuals registered as owners of the real property to be registered as the non-resident property elector for this property (if applicable); and
I am not disqualified by the Local Government Act or any other enactment from voting or am not otherwise disqualified by law.

It is time once again to renew your membership with the Apex Property Owners Association. The cost remains at $25. per property. The money collected from the yearly fee helps us to be active in the many issues facing us as property owners. It helps pay for mailouts and this web page. It covers the cost of meeting room rentals, insurance, etc. By becoming invloved in your community you help to make it a better place to work, play, live and have fun.

We are having our 3rd Annual Appie Crawl and Membership Earlybird Drive. This year it is on Jan.7/06. We are starting at the Fresh Tracks Cafe and Catering which was formerly the Hog on the Hill. Nikki will treat us to some of her fine cooking. She is able to get a special events license to serve alcoholic beverages. We are starting there between 5 and 530. We will be there until 7pm when we head to the Gunbarrel Saloon to see what Colin has in store for our taste buds. We will be there until 830 at which time we will be going over to the 3:30 Grill for more Appies as well as some desserts. This is a change from what the newsletter said as we were thinking of just desserts at the 3:30 Grill, but I gave my head a shake and remembered back to last years Social and what an amazing spread they put on for us. We will also be having the prize draws at the 3:30 Grill. All memberships that are paid on or before the 7th of January are entered into the draws. You don’t have to be there to win a prize, but you want to be there because we have a ton of fun! The cost for this Social is $20.You just pay at the Fresh Tracks. We will be there to collect the money for the Social and the Memberships Fees. I hope to see you there! If this isn’t super clear and you have any questions, you can call me, Cindi Lou @ 292-8353.

This past weekend the T-bar was open for the skiing public. It had snowed all day Friday and really wasn’t too bad! The racers and freestylers have been doing their early season training for a couple of weeks now. The mountain is now closed to the public until the weekend. As I am writing, it is puking out!! Let it snow! If this keeps up, Saturday could be epic!

This Friday, Dec. 2nd is the second annual Season Opening Social, put on by the Apex Ski Club. It is a dinner and silent auction, held at the Gunbarrel Saloon. They also have an entertainer this year. The money raised will go directly to the young atheletes that are going to put Apex on the map. Some already have. The tickets are $30.00 and can be purchased at the Saddleback Lodge, the Apex Ski Shop and from a couple of parents whose number I don’t have in front of me. ( sorry ) I am sure that they will be available at the door as well. The doors open at 6pm with the dinner starting at 7pm. So, come oout, have fun and help support Apex’s young atheletes!!

Cindi Lou Baker

Summer is in full swing at Apex! This past couple of weeks has been gorgeous. The temperature is super comfortable in the low 20’s, yet sunny and hot in the direct sun. It’s a great thing to escape the heat of the valley and just one of the many attributes Apex has. This year the flowers are particularly beautiful and more abundant than I ever remember. The chair lift is operating on the weekends and holidays. It’s wonderful to see the locals and tourists alike coming up to take in this lifestyle we are so fortunate to enjoy.

On August 13th is our Annual Summer Social. In the past we have held it on the Labour Day Weekend but thought we would try it earlier. I know that this is a busy time for most of us with so much going on. If you don’t have plans, why not come up and enjoy the mountain air, a barbque and the company of other property owners. It is happening at the Gunbarrel Saloon at noonish. Colin always gives us a deal. There are beef, chicken and veggie burgers and all ages welcome!!

We also tried to plan a yard sale day at Apex for the same date. So far there are not many committed to having a yard sale, but this could change in the next several days, so check here for updates. There will definately be one at 1178 Apex Mountain Road, aka Camp Cuervo. Come and check out the cool stuff at screamin’ deals. Collectables, outdoor gear, housewares and who knows what else. Something for everyone. If there are any property owners reading this that would also like to have a sale on this day, give me a call at 250-292-8353 and I will include your address in the advertising.

Also on Aug. 13th is the Peoples Race. CAll the hostel at 250-292-8256 for more info. Thanks for your interest and I hope to see you at the social!

Cindi Lou Baker

Well, almost two months have passed since the season ended. The APOA continue to meet regularily to keep the momentum on such issues as the Official Community Plan and the Fire Department Planning. We are overdue on a newsletter but look for it in the next month as I gather the information from the various committees. Sorry for the delay!

These days I have alot of people who ask me if there is any snow left on the mountain. The answer is YES! We are just starting to see brown spots. The northside especially has not lost alot of snow. The sledders are out in great numbers every weekend. The nights are cool, dipping below freezing. There is still hope for the watershed.

The next event for the Apex Property Owners is the Summer Social which is planned for Aug. 13/05. There will be a luncheon barbque at the Gunbarrel Saloon. There is also the People’s Race planned for that day. See Steve at the Double Diamond Hostel for more info on the race. Check this site for more info on the social as it gets closer. We have also talked about the idea of a community yard sale, but haven’t worked out the logistics. Any feedback for that idea is welcome.

In closing, have a great spring! See you in the summer!

The APOA AGM was held on Feb. 12/05 in the Apex Mountain Inn. The meeting room was standing room only. There were written reports from all committees for the reading pleasure of those in attendance. We also had Bill Schwarz available to speak to various issues. Jeff Plant spoke on behalf of Apex Mountain. Barb Davis was able to keep the meeting to the time lines set out in the agenda. Brian Dorward spoke re:fire protection issue. We will keep you posted as to when a referendum will be held on this. Cindi Lou Baker spoke to upcoming social events on the mountain. There are still unclaimed prizes from the earlybird draw held at the social in Jan. Another pertinent issue raised from the floor is the “ski-in=ski=out” access to the proerties served by the Strayhorse Trail, in this case, specifically the Creekview Court Strata Properties. A solution is being sought that will be acceptable to those affected. The meeting was adjourned at 5pm.

This years AGM will be held on Feb.12/05. It will be in the meeting room at the Apex Mountain Inn and Spa. Registration will be from 3:30-4:00 PM.The meeting will start at 4:00PM.

Bill Schwarz, RDOS