Princeton Town Briefs

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What happened 03:00 PM Council Chambers Regular Agenda

Town Council Makes Key Decisions on Grants, Permits, and More

In plain English

The Town of Princeton Council made several important decisions at their August 5th meeting. The Council approved a cost-sharing agreement with School District No. 58 for the 2026 School Trustee Election. They also supported a joint grant application for a fully funded Emergency Operations Centre grant. Additionally, the Council authorized the issuance of a Development Permit for a property in the Business Park. These decisions will impact the town's finances, emergency preparedness, and development plans. The Council also received and filed several correspondence items, including letters related to the Residential Water Meter Program and Prostate Cancer Awareness Month.
The Town of Princeton Council met on August 5th to discuss various topics, including grants, permits, and correspondence. The meeting saw several key decisions made, which will have significant impacts on the town. In this article, we will break down the main points of discussion and decision.
FACT · Decisions / recommendations

What was decided (or proposed)

  • passed — 2026 Elections Cost Sharing Agreement - School District No. 58: The Council approved a cost-sharing agreement with School District No. 58 for the 2026 School Trustee Election.
  • passed — 2026 UBCM Joint EOC Program Grant Application: The Council supported a joint grant application for a fully funded Emergency Operations Centre grant.
  • passed — Business Park Development Permit Application: The Council authorized the issuance of a Development Permit for a property in the Business Park.
  • recommended — Residential Water Meter Installation Program: The Council received and filed several correspondence items, including letters related to the Residential Water Meter Program.
  • passed — Prostate Cancer Awareness Month: The Council directed staff to light up Town Hall in blue for the month of September to recognize Prostate Cancer Awareness Month.
FACT · Next

What comes next

  • The decisions made by the Council will be implemented in the coming weeks and months. Residents can expect to see changes in the town's emergency preparedness, development plans, and community events.
FACT · Delegations

Who spoke

  • Keri Torgerson and Sheila Torgerson — To enter correspondence into the public record regarding the Residential Water Meter Program and related matters.
CONTEXT · Labeled analysis

Stakes & interests (not claimed motives)

Residential Water Meter Program

The program has been a topic of concern for residents, with many expressing worries about the impact on their homes and wallets. The Council's decisions on the program will have significant implications for the town's residents.

FACT · By item

Item notes

6.1 2026 Elections Cost Sharing Agreement - School District No. 58

The Council approved a cost-sharing agreement with School District No. 58 for the 2026 School Trustee Election.

“THAT the Town of Princeton enter into a Cost Sharing Agreement with School District No. 58 for the purpose of running the 2026 School Trustee Election;”

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Open questions

  • What are the financial implications of the Council's decisions on the Residential Water Meter Program?

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Brief 908 · 2026-08-05

Parsed agenda items

1 CALL TO ORDER
1.1 Mayor Coyne calls the August 5th, 2026 Regular Meeting of Council to order.
2 ADOPTION OF AGENDA
2.1 August 5th, 2026 Regular Meeting of Council

Recommendation: THAT Council adopt the August 5th, 2026 Regular Meeting of Council agenda.

3 ADOPTION OF MINUTES
3.1 July 22nd, 2026 Regular Meeting of Council

Recommendation: THAT the minutes of the July 22nd, 2026 Regular Meeting of Council be adopted. Regular Agenda - 22 Jul 2026 - Minutes - Pdf

3.2 July 28th, 2026 Special Meeting of Council

Recommendation: THAT the minutes of the July 28th, 2026 Special Meeting of Council be adopted Special Meeting Agenda - 28 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-NONE
6 STAFF REPORTS
6.1 2026 Elections Cost Sharing Agreement - School District No. 58

Recommendation: THAT the Town of Princeton enter into a Cost Sharing Agreement with School District No. 58 for the purpose of running the 2026 School Trustee Election; AND THAT the Mayor and CAO be authorized to sign the agreement. 2026 Cost Sharing Agreement-SD 58 Staff Reports 2026 ELECTION COST-SHARING AGREEMENTForm No-5-1

6.2 2026 UBCM Joint EOC Program Grant Application

Recommendation: THAT the Town of Princeton Council supports the joint grant application by the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen to receive and manage the 2026 CEPF-Emergency Operations Centre Equipment & Training Grant funding ($30,000) on behalf of the Town of Princeton. 2026 EOC UBCM Funding joint RDOS TOP 2.0 application

6.3 Business Park Development Permit Application

Recommendation: THAT Council authorize issuance of Development Permit No. DP-2026-05 for the property located at 121 Stan Thompson Drive, legally described as Lot B, Plan EPP118044, DL 932, KDYD, in accordance with the plans and conditions attached to and forming part of the permit. Staff Report DP-2026-05 Site Plans 121 Stan Thompson Drive Signage - 121 Stan Thompson Drive DRAFT Development Permit DP-2026-05

7 COUNCIL REPORTS
7.1 Council provides verbal reports.
8 CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVE AND FILE
8.1 SILGA-Voluntary Involuntary Complex Care Letter
8.2 Elect Respect - AVICC_UBCM_FCM Member Municipalities
8.3 Keri Torgerson - Request to Enter Communication into the Public Record
8.4 Amanda Werry - Water Utility & Bylaw Amendments
8.5 Residential Water Meter Program
8.6 Residential Water Meter Installation Program

Recommendation: THAT items 8.1 to 8.6 be received and filed

9 CORRESPONDENCE ACTION REQUESTED
9.1 Two Rivers Events Society

Recommendation: THAT Mayor and Council attend the Princeton High School Rodeo and Harvest Festival on September 19th, 2026 as available. Harvest Festival Invitation

9.2 Prostate Cancer Awareness Month

Recommendation: THAT Council direct staff to light up Town Hall in blue for the month of September to recognize Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month LUIB 2026

10 BYLAWS AND RESOLUTIONS
11 NEW BUSINESS
12 AGENDA CONCLUSION
13 AGENDA ADJOURNMENT
13.1 August 5th, 2026 Regular Meeting

Recommendation: THAT the August 5th, 2026 Regular meeting of Council be adjourned.