What happened

Town of Princeton council approves vehicle purchases and fireworks display

Quick view

The Town of Princeton council approved the purchase of two vehicles for the town's departments. One vehicle is for the Bylaw department, and the other is for Public Works. The total cost of the vehicles is $64,000, plus applicable taxes. The council also approved a conditional fireworks display for Halloween Family Fun Night, which will be held on October 30th at the Princeton Airport. The display is contingent on compliance with the Kamloops Fire Centre's fire danger rating assessment for the Merritt Fire Zone, a site assessment by the Princeton Fire Department, and the attendance of the Princeton Fire Department at the event. The council received the 2020 Tax Sale report for information only. The report shows that all but one manufactured home has delinquent taxes paid, and staff are continuing to work with the owner's estate to pay the remaining tax folio.
FACT · Decisions / recommendations

What was decided (or proposed)

  • passed — Vehicle Purchases: The council approved the purchase of two vehicles for the town's departments, with a total cost of $64,000, plus applicable taxes. [7]
  • passed — Halloween Family Fun Night Fireworks Display: The council approved a conditional fireworks display for Halloween Family Fun Night, which will be held on October 30th at the Princeton Airport. [5]
  • received for information — 2020 Tax Sale Report: The council received the 2020 Tax Sale report for information only. [6]
FACT · Next

What comes next

  • The next regular meeting of the Town of Princeton council is scheduled for November 16th.
FACT · Delegations

Who spoke

  • Sea to Sky Network Solutions — An update on IT services for the town.
CONTEXT · Who may be affected

Stakes & interests

Vehicle Purchases

The town's departments will have new vehicles to use for their work, which may improve efficiency and effectiveness.

Halloween Family Fun Night Fireworks Display

The fireworks display may be a popular event for the town's residents and visitors, but it also comes with some risks and challenges, such as compliance with fire safety regulations.

FACT · By item

Item notes

Every business item from the published agenda is listed here. Full agenda.

4.1 Sea to Sky Network Solutions

Sea to Sky Network Solutions

6.1 Halloween Family Fun Night Fireworks Display Request

The council approved a conditional fireworks display for Halloween Family Fun Night, which will be held on October 30th at the Princeton Airport. [5]

“THAT conditional approval be granted to the 'Halloween Family Fun Night' planning committee to hold a fireworks display on Friday, October 30th, 2020 at the Princeton Airport. [5]”

6.2 2020 Tax Sale Report

2020 Tax Sale Report — Town council would receive the 2020 Tax Sale report for information only. 2020 Tax Sale Report to Council After [6]

“THAT Council receive the 2020 Tax Sale report for information only. 2020 Tax Sale Report to Council After [6]”

6.3 Vehicle Purchases

The council approved the purchase of two vehicles for the town's departments, with a total cost of $64,000, plus applicable taxes. [7]

“THAT Council approve the purchase of one 2021 GMC Canyon Extended Cab and one 2020 GMC Savana Cargo 3500 from Gardiner Chevrolet Buick GMC Ltd. at a total cost of $64,000 (plus applicable taxes). [7]”

6.4 To support a grant application to the UBCM Community Resiliency Investment Grant Program.

To support a grant application to the UBCM Community Resiliency Investment Grant Program. — Town council would approves a resolution to supporting staff to apply, receive and manage a fully-funded grant from the UBCM Community Resiliency Investment Program. UBCM October 2 [17]

“THAT Council approves a resolution to supporting staff to apply, receive and manage a fully-funded grant from the UBCM Community Resiliency Investment Program. UBCM October 2020 CRI support resolution [17]”

6.5 Grant Application Destination Development Stream

Grant Application Destination Development Stream — Town council would authorize the Director of Economic Development to apply for a Tourism Infrastructure/Attractions Grant; AND THAT Council also authorize the application of a seco [12]

“THAT Council authorize the Director of Economic Development to apply for a Tourism Infrastructure/Attractions Grant; AND THAT Council also authorize the application of a second grant for Buildings under the Community Economic Recovery Infrastructure Program. Grant Application Com [12]”

7.2 Princeton & District Community Skills Centre

Princeton & District Community Skills Centre — Town council would appoint Councillor George Elliott as an alternate to the Princeton & District Community Skills Centre.

“THAT Council appoint Councillor George Elliott as an alternate to the Princeton & District Community Skills Centre.”

8.1 Copy of a letter to Mayor and Council from Cory Heavener, Provincial Director of Child Welfare regarding October as Foster Family Month.

Copy of a letter to Mayor and Council from Cory Heavener, Provincial Director of Child Welfare regarding October as Foster Family Month. [11]

8.2 Copy of a letter to Mayor and Council from Kaye Krishna, Deputy Minister of Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing regarding the Community Economic Recovery Infrastructure Program (CERIP)

Copy of a letter to Mayor and Council from Kaye Krishna, Deputy Minister of Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing regarding the Community Economic Recovery Infrastructure Program (CERIP) — items 8.1 and 8.2 be received and filed. [10]

“THAT items 8.1 and 8.2 be received and filed. [10]”

9.1 Letter from Dawn Johnson

Letter from Dawn Johnson — the request to keep property taxes, water, and sewer at the same level as 2020 be referred to the 2021 budget. Letter from Dawn Johnson_Redacted [14]

“THAT the request to keep property taxes, water, and sewer at the same level as 2020 be referred to the 2021 budget. Letter from Dawn Johnson_Redacted [14]”

10.1 Sewer Connections and Regulations Bylaw No. 992, 2020

Sewer Connections and Regulations Bylaw No. 992, 2020 — the Sewer Connections and Regulations Bylaw No. 992, 2020, be given a first, second, and third reading. AND THAT Staff be directed to begin the public education campaign with the s [16][20][21]

“THAT the Sewer Connections and Regulations Bylaw No. 992, 2020, be given a first, second, and third reading. AND THAT Staff be directed to begin the public education campaign with the sump pump & storm water collection, information sheet. Sewer Connections and Regulations Bylaw N [16][20][21]”

10.2 Rezoning of 335 Billiter Avenue from RS1 to RS1S for a Carriage House

Rezoning of 335 Billiter Avenue from RS1 to RS1S for a Carriage House — Bylaw No. 993, 2020, a bylaw to amend the Zoning Bylaw to rezone Lot 8, Block 1, DL 706, Plan 1459 except Plan A348, YDYD located at 335 Billiter Avenue from RS1 - Single Family Re [8][9][15][18][19]

“THAT Bylaw No. 993, 2020, a bylaw to amend the Zoning Bylaw to rezone Lot 8, Block 1, DL 706, Plan 1459 except Plan A348, YDYD located at 335 Billiter Avenue from RS1 - Single Family Residential to RS1S, Single Family Residential Site Specific be given first and second reading; A [8][9][15][18][19]”

Open questions

  • What are the specific fire safety regulations that the fireworks display must comply with?

Sources

  1. CivicWeb meeting
  2. Agenda document
  3. YouTube recording
  4. Regular Agenda - 19 Oct 2020 — Agenda Package
  5. 2020 Halloween Family Fun Night Fireworks Approval
  6. 2020 Tax Sale Report to Council After
  7. 2020 vehicle purchase
  8. Adjacent Owner Letter
  9. Building plan 1
  10. Circular 2018 - CERIP_Redacted
  11. Foster Family Month in British Columbia
  12. Grant Application Community Economic Recovery Infrastructure Program
  13. Halloween Family Fun Night Venue Change Letter
  14. Letter from Dawn Johnson_Redacted
  15. Site Plan
  16. Sump pumps and Storm Water Collection Info sheet
  17. UBCM October 2020 CRI support resolution
  18. Bylaw No. 993, 2020 Zoning Amendment
  19. Notice - Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 993, 2020
  20. Sewer Connections and Regulations Bylaw No. 992, 2020
  21. Sewer Connections and Regulations Bylaw No. 992, 2020 Report
  22. Regular Agenda - 28 Sep 2020 - Minutes - Pdf

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