The boat docking survey is complete, with an excellent overall response rate from the owners within the MLR sub-division.

The information provided will be be used by the Advisory Committee to build a plan for the 2015 season and beyond.  A boat docking sub-committee will be created immediately to assist in developing a policy for utilizing the environmental reserve south of the beach, and a draft will be ready for discussion at the August 30^th information meeting. Following feedback at that meeting the sub-committee will dive into the task of designing a layout that maximizes use.

Please click here to download a summary of the survey results.

Since June 4th the members of the Marean Lake Advisory Committee have been busy getting up to speed on the many issues within the sub-division.  Here’s a quick overview of issues being worked on over the summer.

• MLAC Bylaw: On May 2, 2014 the RM of Bjorkdale enacted a bylaw granting Authority to the Marean Lake Advisory Committee.  Click here to download a copy of the Bylaw.
• Boat docking on the environmental reserve land:  a survey of owners within the sub-division was created to gather detailed information to be used to begin drafting a framework for discussion on August 30th.
• Drainage:  The heavy rains in early July caused a number of drainage issues within the sub-division.  The affected owners approached Advisory Committee members with their concerns, and discussions are underway with the RM to understand who has authority and jurisdiction over this issue.
• Responsibility for Environmental and Municipal Reserves:  Several areas within the resort were designated as either Environmental Reserve (ER), Municipal Reserve (MR), Walkway (W), or Municipal Buffer (MR) at the time the Provincial Government approved the sub-division plan.  The Advisory Committee assumes responsibility for those areas after the completion of the 2014 summer season. Click here to download the plan, and look for areas labeled ER, MR, MB, and W.  The green space in Block 3 Lot 1 and Block 7 Lot 1 remain MLR Land Co. property.
• Responsibility for roads and Street lighting:  MLR Land Co. is still responsible for the street lighting and roads (including the creation of the walking path alongside the main road), although they are scheduled to transfer to the RM later this summer following a final inspection.  The Advisory Committee will be involved in the inspection, but the approval authority rests with the RM.  Following the transfer the Advisory Committee will assume responsibility.
• Snow Clearing:  MLAC has initiated plans to tender winter snow clearing in the sub-division.
• Building Standards: Every lease or sale agreement executed by MLR Land Co. included an appendix with Building Standards that regulated a number of issues within the sub-division.  A version of this appendix was also attached to each title as a ‘Restrictive Covenant’ and remains in force on all properties in the sub-division. Each owner is obligated to abide by these standards, the Advisory Committee is working with MLR and the RM to address the most effective way to manage them.  Click here to download a copy similar to the one in each lease or sale agreement, and contact the RM of Bjorkdale directly for building permits when undertaking renovations.
• Civic Addresses: Now that street signs are up, the creation of civic addresses will be completed by this fall.  These are needed not only for convenience of use but also for 911 service in the area.  Once addresses are determined, each owner will be required to provide the appropriate signage on their property.  The new civic address will be different than existing block/lot number identifiers.
• Budget: Starting in January 2015 the RM will be providing 75% of the municipal portion of the property tax revenue from the properties within the sub-division for the Advisory Committee to manage expenses for things like roads, lighting, snow-clearing, etc.  Since this is a new approach to managing the resort, considerable effort will be required to plan activities for the coming year and budget accordingly.

The Marean Lake Advisory Committee maintains a private email list for distribution of information to all ratepayers with the Marean Lake Resort subdivision.  If you are not on it, and would like to be, please send an email to this address to have your name added.  Include your name, address, phone number and the Block and Lot number of your property.

Please mark the following date in your calendars for the next general meeting of cabin owners at the Marean Lake Resort subdivision:

SATURDAY AUGUST 30, 10:00am
at the store, Marean Lake

The purpose of the meeting will be to provide an update on the transformation to the Advisory Committee, review draft plans for changes to be implemented next spring, and discuss any issues of concern to you. Your input will be valuable.

You will start to see changes on this website as it transforms into use by the newly established Marean Lake Advisory Committee.  Formal documentation for the Committee can still be found at the RM of Bjorkdale website, but ongoing communication will be established here.

Thanks to the Marean Lake Resort Cabin Owners Assoc. for allowing us to continue to use this site for the benefit of owners in the resort!

Nominations closed at 4:00 pm on June 4, 2014 with 3 nominations submitted.  Bryan Furber, Marlin Johnson and Allen Lefebvre were elected by acclamation, and the election on August 2 will NOT be held. Documentation is available on the RM of Bjorkdale website.

Reminder:  Nominations for the Marean Lake Advisory Committee close at 4:00 on June 4th.  Please consider letting your name stand.

Click the ‘2014 Election’ link above to see information on the candidates that have filed nomination papers, and to get additional information on the election.

The first elections for the new Marean Lake Advisory Committee will be held on August 2, 2014 with a polling location at the resort.  Please plan to vote to ensure your voice is heard.  Advance polls will also be available at the RM office in Crooked River during office hours between July 14th and August 1st.

Are you interested in running for a seat on the Committee?  Please consider this important role.  Nomination deadline is June 4th, and we will use this website to provide some basic information on all candidates.

Please see the RM of Bjorkdale website for nomination details.

Thanks to all who attended the annual meeting on May 17th!  The turn-out was great, with good discussion on a variety of topics.

Most importantly, the meeting coincided with the announcement by the RM of Bjorkdale of the creation of the new ‘Marean Lake Advisory Committee’  as the primary connection between the RM and individual owners at the resort.  The Provincial Government has indicated they will not be approving the formation of a Hamlet for the community, and the RM has enacted a bylaw to create this committee as an alternative.  The Marean Lake Resort Cabin Owners Association was involved in discussion with the RM about this Committee and fully supports it’s creation.

The Committee will be elected from owners within the Marean Lake Resort community and provide direct input into how tax dollars are spent.  It is important to note the committee is accountable to the RM, not to MLRCO.

Further documentation is available at the RM website.