Town of Princeton council meeting summary
Quick view
What was decided (or proposed)
- passed — UBCM Community Resiliency Investment Program: Council approved a resolution to support a UBCM grant application for the Community Resiliency Investment Program. [10]
- passed — Cannabis Retail Location - 255 Vermilion Avenue: Council provided preliminary approval for a cannabis retail location at 255 Vermilion Avenue, pending approval from the Province. [8]
- passed — 2019 Financial Statements: Council received and approved the 2019 Financial Statements as presented by KPMG, with a surplus of $184,000. [5]
- passed — 2020 Tax Rates Bylaw: Council adopted the 2020 Tax Rates Bylaw, which imposes property value taxes for the year. [11]
- passed — Water Regulations Bylaw No. 987, 2020: Council adopted the Water Regulations Bylaw No. 987, 2020, which regulates water usage and sets rules for water conservation. [12]
What comes next
- Residents can expect to see changes in the town's finances and infrastructure in the coming months, following the council's decisions.
Who spoke
- KPMG — Presentation of the 2019 Financial Statements
- Child Find British Columbia — Proclamation for National Missing Children's Month and Missing Children's Day
- Applicant for cannabis retail location — Preliminary approval for a cannabis retail location at 255 Vermilion Avenue
Stakes & interests
The council's decisions on grants and bylaws will have a significant impact on the town's finances and infrastructure, and residents can expect to see changes in the coming months.
The council's decision to support a UBCM grant application for the Community Resiliency Investment Program will help reduce the risk and impact of wildfires on communities in BC.
The council's decision to provide preliminary approval for a cannabis retail location at 255 Vermilion Avenue will contribute to the town's economic development and growth.
Item notes
Every business item from the published agenda is listed here. Full agenda.
KPMG - 2019 Financial Statements [5]
Council approved a resolution to support a UBCM grant application for the Community Resiliency Investment Program. [10]
“THAT Council approves a resolution to support a UBCM grant application supporting staff to receive and manage grant funding under the UBCM Community Resiliency Investment Program. [10]”
Council provided preliminary approval for a cannabis retail location at 255 Vermilion Avenue, pending approval from the Province. [8]
“THAT Council provide preliminary approval of the location 255 Vermilion Avenue providing the applicant receive approval from the Province for a retail cannabis establishment; [8]”
Council received and approved the 2019 Financial Statements as presented by KPMG, with a surplus of $184,000. [5]
“THAT Council receive and approve the 2019 Financial Statements as presented by KPMG. [5]”
Letter from Dawn Johnson — item 8.1 be received and filed. D. Johnson - Water and Sewer Rates [9]
“THAT item 8.1 be received and filed. D. Johnson - Water and Sewer Rates [9]”
Child Find British Columbia — WHEREAS Child Find British Columbia, a provincial member of Child Find Canada is a non-profit, registered charitable organization, incorporated in 1984; AND WHEREAS The Mandate of [7]
“WHEREAS Child Find British Columbia, a provincial member of Child Find Canada is a non-profit, registered charitable organization, incorporated in 1984; AND WHEREAS The Mandate of Child Find British Columbia is to educate children and adults about abduction prevention; to promote [7]”
Council adopted the 2020 Tax Rates Bylaw, which imposes property value taxes for the year. [11]
“THAT the Tax Rates Bylaw No. 986, 2020 be adopted. [11]”
Council adopted the Water Regulations Bylaw No. 987, 2020, which regulates water usage and sets rules for water conservation. [12]
“THAT the Water Regulations Bylaw No. 987, 2020 be adopted. [12]”
Open questions
- What are the next steps for the UBCM grant application?
Sources
- CivicWeb meeting
- Agenda document
- YouTube recording
- Regular Agenda - 04 May 2020 — Agenda Package
- 2019-12-31 Town of Princeton FS (Final Pending)
- 2020 Tax Rate - Adoption Report
- 2020.04.23 CFBC Proclamation Municipal Government
- Cannabis Retail Location Report to Council
- D. Johnson - Water and Sewer Rates
- UBCM Community Resiliency Investment Program
- 39468
- 39442
- Water Regulations Bylaw No. 987 2020 Adoption Report
- Regular Agenda - 20 Apr 2020 - Minutes - Pdf
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