Council Approves $50,000 for 2nd to 3rd Bench Stairs Replacement
Quick view
What was decided (or proposed)
- passed — 2nd to 3rd Bench Stairs Replacement: Council approved a $50,000 budget for the replacement of the 2nd to 3rd bench stairs. [6]
- passed — Asset Management Plan: Council endorsed the Town's Asset Management Plan, which outlines the maintenance and replacement of infrastructure such as water and sewer systems. [9]
- passed — Visitor Centre Revitalization: Council approved a contract with Sitka Log Homes to revitalize the Visitor Centre facade.
- passed — October 5th Regular Meeting Cancellation: Council cancelled the October 5th regular meeting and will instead hold a special meeting if needed before the next regular meeting on October 19th.
What comes next
- The next regular meeting of council will be held on October 19th.
Who spoke
- None — None
Stakes & interests
The approval of the Asset Management Plan and the budget for the 2nd to 3rd bench stairs replacement will help ensure the maintenance and replacement of critical infrastructure in the Town of Princeton.
Item notes
Every business item from the published agenda is listed here. Full agenda.
Council approved a $50,000 budget for the replacement of the 2nd to 3rd bench stairs. [6]
“It is recommended that Council approve the revised Staircase Plan and Profile (attached) for the replacement of the 2nd to 3rd Bench stairs at an estimated cost of $50,000. [6]”
Council approved a contract with Sitka Log Homes to revitalize the Visitor Centre facade.
“THAT Council be updated on the Visitor Centre façade improvement; AND THAT Council authorize the Mayor and CAO to sign the attached contract with Sitka Log Homes to move forward with the project.”
Council endorsed the Town's Asset Management Plan, which outlines the maintenance and replacement of infrastructure such as water and sewer systems. [9]
“It is recommended that Council endorse the Town of Princeton Asset Management Plan dated June 2019 (attached). [9]”
Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program Rural and Northern Communities Grant Application ($0) — It is recommended that: Staff submit an application for grant funding for IR0220 Sanitary Sewer Asset and Capacity Management through the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program [14]
“It is recommended that: Staff submit an application for grant funding for IR0220 Sanitary Sewer Asset and Capacity Management through the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program - Rural and Northern Communities. That Council supports the project and commits to it’s share of $0 [14]”
Health, Wellness and Aquatic Centre Grant Application ($5,000,000.00) — the Town of Princeton Council direct staff to proceed with an application for funding for the proposed Health, Wellness and Aquatic Centre under the second intake of the “Canada-Br [21]
“THAT the Town of Princeton Council direct staff to proceed with an application for funding for the proposed Health, Wellness and Aquatic Centre under the second intake of the “Canada-British Columbia Investing in Canada Infrastructure – Community, Culture and Recreation Program” [21]”
October 5th, 2020 Regular Meeting of Council — the Regular Meeting of Council scheduled for October 5th, 2020 be cancelled; AND THAT a Special Meeting of Council be called if a meeting is required before the next Regular Meetin
“THAT the Regular Meeting of Council scheduled for October 5th, 2020 be cancelled; AND THAT a Special Meeting of Council be called if a meeting is required before the next Regular Meeting of Council scheduled for October 19th, 2020.”
Permissive Tax Exemption Report — Town council would receive the permissive tax exemption report for information only on the status of permissive tax exemptions for 2020. 2020 Permissive Tax Exemption Report [4]
“THAT Council receive the permissive tax exemption report for information only on the status of permissive tax exemptions for 2020. 2020 Permissive Tax Exemption Report [4]”
Letter from Arrow Environmental Services — Town council would provides a letter of support to Arrow Environmental Services for their new composting operation. Letter of Support Request - Town of Princeton - Arrow Transporta [16]
“THAT Council provides a letter of support to Arrow Environmental Services for their new composting operation. Letter of Support Request - Town of Princeton - Arrow Transportation Systems Inc. Redacted [16]”
Letter from the Council of Senior Citizens' Organizations — Town council would proclaims October 1st, 2020 as International Day of Older Persons. COSCO IDOP 2020 letter to BC Municipalities 2020 UNIDP Proclamation-1 [5][11]
“THAT Council proclaims October 1st, 2020 as International Day of Older Persons. COSCO IDOP 2020 letter to BC Municipalities 2020 UNIDP Proclamation-1 [5][11]”
Letter from Princeton & District Community Services — Town council would proclaims October 2020 as Community Inclusion Month in Princeton. Community Inclusion Month Proclamation [12]
“THAT Council proclaims October 2020 as Community Inclusion Month in Princeton. Community Inclusion Month Proclamation [12]”
Letter from Timberline Cruisers Snowmobile Club — Town council would provides a letter of support to Timberline Cruisers Snowmobile Club on the importance of the Kettle Valley Rail Trail to the Town of Princeton. Timberline Cruise [13][15][22]
“THAT Council provides a letter of support to Timberline Cruisers Snowmobile Club on the importance of the Kettle Valley Rail Trail to the Town of Princeton. Timberline Cruisers - Email KVR Preservation Letter_2020_Redacted Email - Rick Watson [13][15][22]”
Zoning Bylaw Amendments for Liquor Licenced Establishments — Bylaw No. 991, 2020, a bylaw to amend the Zoning Bylaw be adopted. Adoption - Liquor Lic Premises Council Report MoT Approved Bylaw No. 991, 2020 [8]
“THAT Bylaw No. 991, 2020, a bylaw to amend the Zoning Bylaw be adopted. Adoption - Liquor Lic Premises Council Report MoT Approved Bylaw No. 991, 2020 [8]”
Open questions
- What is the timeline for the replacement of the 2nd to 3rd bench stairs?
Sources
- CivicWeb meeting
- Agenda document
- YouTube recording
- 2020 Permissive Tax Exemption Report
- 2020 UNIDP Proclamation-1
- 2nd to 3rd Bench Stairs Revised
- 465-262-01-R1
- Adoption - Liquor Lic Premises Council Report
- Asset Management Plan
- Asset Management Plan Approval
- COSCO IDOP 2020 letter to BC Municipalities
- Community Inclusion Month Proclamation
- Email - Rick Watson
- Investing in Canada Grant Application Rural and Northern Communities
- KVR Preservation Letter_2020_Redacted
- Letter of Support Request - Town of Princeton - Arrow Transportation Systems Inc. Redacted
- Princeton Visitor Center
- Princeton Visitor Center
- Princeton Visitor Center
- Princeton Visitor Center
- Report-application-2020 aquatic
- Timberline Cruisers - Email
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