Sandra Hermiston & Lynda Steele, CTV Vancouver Published Wednesday, March 5, 2014 6:00AM PST Last Updated Wednesday, March 5, 2014 7:26PM PST

While some BC Hydro customers have fought tooth and nail against getting smart meters at their homes, a North Vancouver man has spent years battling the utility giant just to get his installed.

Stephen Stalbergs electricity meter is in an odd location, high up on the side of his house.

Apparently the previous owner raised this house put the basement in and the meter never got brought down, said Stalberg.

It wasnt an issue until BC Hydro wanted to install a smart meter. The first contractor called to Stalbergs home told him the meter was too high, and he did not have a ladder. As well, the contractor said the siding of the house was too close to the meter so the installation couldnt be complete.

BC Hydro said it would send a tradesman out, but a year later nothing had been done.

Then Stalberg got a surprise in the mail, a letter saying he was delaying the process and would be charged $35 a month for refusing a smart meter.

"I've been phoning once a month, they just say they're on their way," he said.

Hopeful, Stalberg took down the siding on the house last September and left a ladder out for workers. But after 18 months, he was fed up and called Steele on Your Side.

Consumer reporter Lynda Steele took the issue to BC Hydro on his behalf.

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The city is seeking bids for repairs and upgrades to the clubhouses at Franklyn's Field and Pinti Field.

The Board of Estimate and Contract voted 5-0 Thursday to advertise for bids on the work. Bids will be due at 3 p.m. on Thursday, March 13, in the Clerk's Office at City Hall. The bids will then be opened at the board meeting immediately after the deadline.

Franklyn's Field is located at 1106 N. James St. The clubhouse is located along the park's west side, fronting James Street.

The city wants to complete at least four aspects of the project, with other work available for optional bids. First is the replacement of six plexi-glass windows with fixed glass vinyl windows. The second requirement is the wrapping of porch posts. The contractor must also put in a concession window and replace the 36-inch entry doorway.

Additional items for which contractors can submit bids, but which the city can choose not to do, include insulation, metal facia repairs, drip edge work and upgrades to the attic stairway door.

At Pinti Field on Sixth Street, the city will remove siding and small gable trim, but will contract out installation of new siding and associated features.

The work for both sites is to be completed by May 15.

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From Submitted Reports February 25, 2014 11:10AM

Grant applications are available from the city of Elgin for its Historic Architectural Rehabilitation and other property improvement programs. | Sun-Times Media file

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ELGIN The city is accepting applications for several of its grant programs.

They include historical architectural rehabilitation, property improvement (substitute siding removal, exterior paint, and chain link fence removal), overhead sewer and backwater valve, and multifamily conversion residential grant programs.

Applications are available online at http://www.cityofelgin.org/grants or at the city of Elgins Community Development Department, City Hall, 150 Dexter Court.

Here is a description of each program, according to a release from the city.

Historic Architectural Rehabilitation Grant Program (50/50 and 75/25): Provides up to $20,000 in matching funds to assist property owners with restoring original architectural features on the exterior of their homes.

Residential property owners who own a property within one of the four designated historical districts or a local landmark are eligible. The 75/25 program applicants must meet low/moderate income limits as established by the U.S. Department of Housing and Development.

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