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What happened 03:00 PM Council Chambers Regular Agenda

Council Approves New Fire Truck and Water Regulations

In plain English

The July 22nd, 2026 Town of Princeton council meeting saw the approval of a new fire truck and changes to the town's water regulations. The council voted unanimously to increase the budget for the new fire truck by $6,548, bringing the total to $656,451. They also approved the adoption of the Water Regulations Amendment Bylaw No. 1067, 2026, which requires all residential properties connected to the municipal water system to have a water meter installed by December 31, 2026. The bylaw aims to improve water conservation and identify system losses. The council also heard from several delegations, including Keri Torgerson, who requested that the council not proceed with the water regulations amendment, and Amanda Holden, who asked for more information before adopting the bylaw.
The Town of Princeton council met on July 22nd, 2026, to discuss several important items, including the approval of a new fire truck and changes to the town's water regulations. The council's decisions will have a significant impact on the town's residents and businesses. Here's a breakdown of what happened at the meeting.
FACT · Decisions / recommendations

What was decided (or proposed)

  • passed — Increase in Capital Allocation for New Fire Truck: The council voted unanimously to increase the budget for the new fire truck by $6,548, bringing the total to $656,451.
  • passed — Water Regulations Amendment Bylaw No. 1067, 2026: The council approved the adoption of the Water Regulations Amendment Bylaw No. 1067, 2026, which requires all residential properties connected to the municipal water system to have a water meter installed by December 31, 2026.
FACT · Next

What comes next

  • The town's residents and businesses will need to comply with the new water regulations, including installing water meters by December 31, 2026.
FACT · Delegations

Who spoke

CONTEXT · Labeled analysis

Stakes & interests (not claimed motives)

Water Regulations

The new bylaw aims to improve water conservation and identify system losses, which will benefit the town's residents and businesses.

FACT · By item

Item notes

6.1 Increase in Capital Allocation for New Fire Truck

The council voted unanimously to increase the budget for the new fire truck by $6,548, bringing the total to $656,451.

“THAT Council amends Resolution 2024-032-RES to increase the amount of funds to Hub Fire Engines & Equipment Ltd. from $649,903.00 plus taxes to $656,451.00 plus taxes.”

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10.1 Water Regulations Amendment Bylaw No. 1067, 2026

The council approved the adoption of the Water Regulations Amendment Bylaw No. 1067, 2026, which requires all residential properties connected to the municipal water system to have a water meter installed by December 31, 2026.

“THAT the Town of Princeton Water Regulations Amendment (987) Bylaw No. 1067, 2026 be adopted.”

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Open questions

  • What impact will the new water regulations have on the town's residents and businesses?

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Brief 907 · 2026-07-22

Parsed agenda items

1 CALL TO ORDER
1.1 Mayor Coyne calls the July 22nd, 2026 Regular Meeting of Council to order.
2 ADOPTION OF AGENDA
2.1 July 22nd, 2026 Regular Meeting of Council

Recommendation: THAT Council adopt the July 22nd, 2026 Regular Meeting of Council agenda.

3 ADOPTION OF MINUTES
3.1 July 8th, 2026 Regular Meeting of Council

Recommendation: THAT the minutes of the July 8th, 2026 Regular Meeting of Council be adopted. Regular Agenda - 08 Jul 2026 - Minutes - Pdf

3.2 July 15th, 2026 Committee of the Whole

Recommendation: THAT the minutes of the July 15th, 2026 Committee of the Whole meeting of Council be adopted. Committee of the Whole - 15 Jul 2026 - Minutes - Pdf

4 PETITIONS AND DELEGATIONS
4.1 Each delegation shall be limited to a fifteen (15) minute presentation unless a longer period is agreed to by a 2/3 majority vote of Council members present.
5 UNFINISHED BUSINESS
6 STAFF REPORTS
6.1 Increase in Capital Allocation for New Fire Truck

Recommendation: THAT Council amends Resolution 2024-032-RES to increase the amount of funds to Hub Fire Engines & Equipment Ltd. from $649,903.00 plus taxes to $656,451.00 plus taxes. Staff Report - 2026 Fire Truck Allocation Princeton Revised Invoice 0003978_Redacted

7 COUNCIL REPORTS
7.1 Council provides verbal reports.
8 CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVE AND FILE - NONE
9 CORRESPONDENCE ACTION REQUESTED - NONE
10 BYLAWS AND RESOLUTIONS
10.1 Water Regulations Amendment Bylaw No. 1067, 2026

Recommendation: THAT the Town of Princeton Water Regulations Amendment (987) Bylaw No. 1067, 2026 be adopted. Adoption Water RegulationsAmendment Bylaw Staff Report Adoption-2026-07-22 Final - Bylaw 987 Water Regulations bylaw Amendment. Authority-Community Charter

11 NEW BUSINESS
12 AGENDA CONCLUSION
13 AGENDA ADJOURNMENT
13.1 July 22nd, 2026 Regular Meeting

Recommendation: THAT the July 22nd, 2026 Regular meeting of Council be adjourned.