West Kelowna council turned down a delegation wanting to speak about aerial spraying in the community at its April 9 regular meeting.

Several members of the West Kelowna branch of the Kelowna Citizens Safety Association (KCSA) held up signs saying 害羞草研究所淪top The Spraying害羞草研究所� during the meeting.

Mayor Gord Milsom noted that the request was to speak about spraying the chemical Btk over a 52-hectare area of West Kelowna.

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According to the , Btk is a biological insecticide and is not toxic to humans.

However, people with respiratory ailments or other health concerns may wish to reduce their exposure to the product during spraying.

The claims Btk will be sprayed directly over Constable Neil Bruce Middle School. Spraying is taking place in April through June.

Milsom added the delegation was declined as the matter falls outside the municipality害羞草研究所檚 jurisdiction. Councillor Stephen Johnston put forth a motion to allow the delegation.

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Coun. Rick de Jong reiterated the mayor害羞草研究所檚 point.

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De Jong suggested the group contact MLA Ben Stewart害羞草研究所檚 office with their concerns. Johnston pointed out that council often allows delegations where its policy doesn害羞草研究所檛 permit.

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Council voted against hearing the delegation with Johnston opposed.

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