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2012 Property Taxes

May 17, 2012 By NBraithwaite

2012 property tax notices have now been mailed out and are due July 3rd. Home Owner Grant applications are also due July 3rd.

Payment can be made by:

  • Cash
  • Money order: made payable to Sun Peaks Municipality
  • Cheque: made payable to Sun Peaks Municipality (cheques post dated to July 3rd are acceptable). Payments can either be dropped off at the office located at 106-3270 Village Way during office hours or mailed to: PO Box 1002, Sun Peaks, BC V0E 5N0. Please ensure sufficient time for delivery.
  • Online: Online bill payment is available with most Canadian banks. Please use the last eight digits of your folio/roll number as your account number. Please ensure payment is made to the Municipality and not the Province or to Sun Peaks Mountain Resort Association. Please see below for how we are listed with your bank:

BMO (Bank of Montreal)         Sun Peaks Mountain Resort Municipality Taxes
TD Canada Trust                        Sun Peaks Mountain Resort Mun. Taxes
Scotiabank                                   Sun Peaks Mountain Resort Municipality Taxes
CIBC                                              Sun Peaks Mountain Resort Tax
RBC (Royal Bank of Canada)   Sun Peaks Municipality
Credit Unions                              Sun Peaks Mtn Resort Muni Taxes
(Central One Credit Union)

  • Bank Teller: Some Canadians banks will take payment through their tellers. They will need to set us up as a payee similar to the online bill payment process.
  • Pre-authorized payments: are not available through the Municipality at this time however they can be set up as a reoccurring payment through most online banking bill payment programs.

If you have not received your tax notice by June 4th, please contact the office at (250) 578-2020.

Filed Under: Notice Board, Slider

Sun Peaks Facilities Survey

December 6, 2011 By NBraithwaite

At the October 17, 2011 Regular Council meeting Council implemented a Facilities Committee to assess the current and desired new facilities for Sun Peaks. To assist in that assessment, the committee has developed a survey to gather public input. The results of this survey will assist municipal staff  and Council in prioritizing for grant applications as well capital planning.

The survey is now closed. Thank you to all those who participated. Please click here for survey results.

Filed Under: Community News, Email Notification, Notice Board, Select Committees, Surveys

Official Election Results

November 23, 2011 By NBraithwaite


I, Nicky Braithwaite, Chief Election Officer do hereby declare elected Al Raine who received the highest number of valid votes for the office of Mayor.

Date at     Sun Peaks, BC
this   23rd    day of    November, 2011.

Nicky Braithwaite

Filed Under: Email Notification, Municipal Elections, Notice Board, Slider

Election FAQs

September 28, 2011 By NBraithwaite
Updated October 7, 2011

Where do I vote?
You may vote at the Sun Peaks Municipal Office located at 106 Kookaburra Lodge on either November 9th or 19th. Polling stations will be open from 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM both days.

You may also vote at the Thompson Nicola Regional District Office located at 300 –465 Victoria St. Kamloops, BC

 

When can I register to vote?
Voting registration will be done on voting day only.

 

Do I need identification in order to vote?
When registering to vote on the day of voting, you must have two pieces of identification (ID). The ID must show your residential address and one of them must have your signature.

If you are a non-resident property elector (see below) you will need to fill out a Non-Resident Property  Elector application (click here) and, if applicable, a consent form (click here) signed by the majority of other owners.

 

Who may vote in the 2011 Sun Peaks municipal election?
You may vote in the Sun Peaks municipal election as a resident elector if you:

- are a Canadian citizen;
- are 18 years of age or more on general voting day;
- have lived in BC for at least six months before general voting day; and
- have lived in the municipality for 30 days or more before general voting day.

You may vote in the Sun Peaks municipal election as a non-resident property elector if you:

- are not a resident elector in Sun Peaks;
- are a Canadian citizen;
- are 18 years of age or more on general voting day;
- have lived in BC for at least six months before general voting day and;
- have owned the property for at least 30 days before general voting day.

  

I am a non-resident and own more than one property, do I get extra votes?
No, you may only vote in relation to one property.

 

What if I own property with someone else?
Only one non-resident property owner may vote for each property. In other words, if two or more non-resident
property owners own a single piece of property, the majority of owners must designate — in writing — one owner as the non-resident property elector for that property.

 

What if I own property with someone else, and that person is living in the house?
The person living in the house may vote as a resident elector because he or she lives there. As a non-resident property owner, you are also eligible to vote for that property, but you will still need the written consent of the other owner(s).

 

What if I will be unable to vote on November 19th?
General voting day is November 19th but an additional voting day will be held on November 9th.

Voting by  mail is also an option for qualified electors. Packages will be available November 1st that include procedures and instructions. Mail ballot requests can be submitted up to Friday, November 18th. Electors are responsible to ensure ballots are received by 8:00 PM November 19th. Please contact the Sun Peaks Municipality for a package. For mail ballot details, click here.

 

For more election information, click here.

 

 

 

Filed Under: Municipal Elections

Property Taxes Due

June 27, 2011 By NBraithwaite

Property Taxes were due July 4th.

Payments can be made via online bill payment* with most Canadian banks, by cheque, cash or debit.   

*Please use the last eight digits of the folio as the account number.

Filed Under: Community News, Notice Board, Residents, Slider

2011 Tax Notice FAQs

May 27, 2011 By NBraithwaite

What do the column amounts refer to on my notice?
Properties that are registered as ‘Class 01 Residential’ may qualify for a Home Owner Grant (HOG). Column ‘A’ is the amount payable without any grant applied; Column ‘B’ is the amount payable with the Basic HOG claimed; and Column ‘C’ is the amount payable if both the Basic and Additional HOG are claimed.

Why didn’t I receive a tax notice in my name?
The taxation system only allowed one name to be included on each tax notice. This will be corrected for next year.

How can I pay my taxes?
Most banks are set up for online bill payments. Unfortunately, most banks will not accept payment at the bank. Payment can also be made by cheque, money order or debit. Credit cards are not accepted. 

What is my account number for paying online?
Most financial institutes will request the last eight digits of the folio number listed on the tax notice.

Can my mortgage holder still pay my taxes on my behalf?
Mortgage holder interests that were previously registered with the Province were not transferred with the roll. Contact your mortgage holder to notify them that taxes are now to be paid to the Municipality. You will also need to let them know if you qualify for the Home Owner Grant, fill it out and send it in before July 4, 2011.

Can I claim the Home Owner Grant (HOG)?
In order to qualify for the HOG you must:

  • Be an owner listed on title;
  • Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident;
  • Live in the residence as your primary home;

I am over 65 years old; can I claim the Additional Home Owner Grant?
You must qualify for the Basic HOG in order to qualify for the AHOG. 

I have a home in Sun Peaks and live there part of the year. Can I claim the HOG?
You can claim the HOG on the home that you live in as your usual residence. The address you list on your taxes or driver license would be considered your ‘usual’ residence.

If you have not received your tax notice by June 17th, please contact our office.

Filed Under: Community News, Notice Board

Council

December 13, 2010 By SPMRMadmin

On June 28, the community of Sun Peaks officially became the country’s first mountain resort municipality and the 161st municipality in British Columbia.  The Letters Patent is available by clicking on the Municipality Library.
Sun Peaks’ first municipal council, composed of Mayor Al Raine, councillors Darcy Alexander, Mike Forster, Ines Popig and Mario Pozza, were sworn in by Justice Richard Blair before the community and dignitaries at the Delta Sun Peaks Resort. The Letters Patent is available by clicking on the Municipality Library.

Mayor:

Al Raine
araine@sunpeaksmunicipality.ca
Tel: 250-578-2020 Ext. 201

Councillors:

Darcy Alexander
dalexander@sunpeaksmunicipality.ca
Tel: 250-578-2020 Ext. 601

Mike Forster
mforster@sunpeaksmunicipality.ca
Tel: 250-578-2020 Ext. 602
Cell: 250-571-3759

Ines Popig
ipopig@sunpeaksmunicipality.ca
Tel: 250-578-2020 Ext. 603
Residence: 250-578-0309

Mario Pozza
mpozza@sunpeaksmunicipality.ca
Tel: 250-578-2020 Ext. 604
Residence: 250-578-2660

Filed Under: Council, Municipal Hall, Slider

Mike Forster

November 5, 2010 By SPMRMadmin

• Full time resident in Sun Peaks since 2003.
• Homeowner and property owner in Sun Peaks since 2003.
• Business owner in Sun Peaks since 2005.
• Volunteer member of Sun Peaks Incorporation Study Committee since 2006.
• Elected Trustee for Sun Peaks Resort Improvement District since 2007.
• Over 30 years experience in plumbing, pipefitting, and infrastructure which would benefit Sun Peaks during the transition stages and beyond.
• Committed to holding the line on taxes by maintaining a realistic balanced budget.
• Firm believer in achieving maximum value for every tax dollar spent.

Filed Under: Council, Councillors, Mike Forster

Mario Pozza

November 5, 2010 By SPMRMadmin

• Resident and taxpayer since 1996
• Tourism Sun Peaks rep. for 3 years
• Treasurer Sun Peaks Health Association 11 years
• Chairman Sun Peaks Volunteer Fire Dept. Society
• (Sponsor of the Firefighters Charity Gala)
• Deputy Chief of the Sun Peaks Fire Dept. 13years
• Sun Peaks Improvement District Rep. 4 years

Filed Under: Councillors, Mario Pozza

Ines Popig

November 5, 2010 By SPMRMadmin

Background
• Served 11 years as Trustee, Sun Peaks Resort Improvement District,
the last 9 years as Chair
• Retired Senior Financial Officer in a large corporation
• Sun Peaks resident for 12 years
Achievements
• Obtained borrowing power for the Improvement District so that the community’s fire protection could be improved
• Instrumental in structuring Sun Peaks Fire Rescue to allow its growth into one of BC’s best volunteer fire departments
• Convinced TNRD to locate a waste transfer station at Sun Peaks
• Worked with Provincial politicians to obtain approval and funding for the Sun Peaks Incorporation Study
• Co-Chaired the Sun Peaks Incorporation Study Committee
Objectives as Councillor
• Provide municipal services and facilities to make Sun Peaks a desirable community for residents and property owners, as well as a preferred destination for visitors
• The Council must exercise utmost fiscal responsibility to achieve service improvements and infrastructure growth with minimal impact on property tax

Filed Under: Council, Councillors, Ines Popig
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