Town Council Approves 2021 Meeting Schedule, Reserve Utilization, and More
Quick view
What was decided (or proposed)
- passed — 2021 Schedule of Regular Meetings of Council: The council approved the 2021 schedule of regular meetings, which includes meetings on January 18th, February 1st, and March 1st, among others.
- passed — Utilization of Reserves: The council authorized the utilization of reserves in fiscal year 2020, including $497.63 from the Airport reserve and $187,331.62 from the Capital Works and Machinery reserve. [5]
- passed — Sewer Connections and Regulations Bylaw No. 992, 2020: The council adopted the Sewer Connections and Regulations Bylaw No. 992, 2020. [18]
- passed — Rezoning of 335 Billiter Avenue: The council gave third reading to 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.
- passed — Louis Riel Day: The council approved the request to raise the Metis Flag at Town Hall in recognition and to honour Louis Riel Day. [12]
What comes next
- The next regular meeting of the Town of Princeton Council is scheduled for November 16th, 2020.
Who spoke
- Princeton Ground Search and Rescue — approval of a temporary vehicle shelter and additional storage at 175A Airport Road.
- Youth Parliament of BC Alumni Society — forwarding of applications for BC Youth Parliament participants to Princeton Secondary School.
- Vermilion Forks Metis Association — raising of the Metis Flag at Town Hall in recognition and to honour Louis Riel Day.
Stakes & interests
The council's decision to authorize the utilization of reserves in fiscal year 2020 may impact the town's finances and budget for future projects.
The adoption of the Sewer Connections and Regulations Bylaw No. 992, 2020, and the rezoning of 335 Billiter Avenue may have implications for property owners and developers in the area.
Item notes
Every business item from the published agenda is listed here. Full agenda.
Mayor Coyne acknowledges that we are on the traditional unceded territory of the Upper Similkameen Indian Band.
The council approved the 2021 schedule of regular meetings, which includes meetings on January 18th, February 1st, and March 1st, among others.
“THAT the 2021 Town of Princeton Schedule of Meetings, as attached, be approved.”
The council authorized the utilization of reserves in fiscal year 2020, including $497.63 from the Airport reserve and $187,331.62 from the Capital Works and Machinery reserve. [5]
“THAT Council authorize the following funds be used out of reserves in fiscal year 2020: [5]”
Letter from the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Strategy regarding the meeting between the Town of Princeton and the Ministry during the 2020 UBCM Convention. [13]
Letter from the Ministry of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development: Recreation Sites and Trails BC regarding Kettle Valley Rail Trail trestle and trail preservation. — items 8.1 and 8.2 be received and filed. [7]
“THAT items 8.1 and 8.2 be received and filed. [7]”
Letter from Princeton Ground Search and Rescue — Town council would approve Princeton Ground Search and Rescue's temporary use of 60 feet long by 22 feet wide by 14 feet high portable, open, roofed metal structure for vehicle sto [10]
“THAT Council approve Princeton Ground Search and Rescue's temporary use of 60 feet long by 22 feet wide by 14 feet high portable, open, roofed metal structure for vehicle storage providing all building permits required are in place. AND THAT Council approve Princeton Ground Searc [10]”
Letter from Youth Parliament of BC Alumni Society — the request for applications for BC Youth Parliament participants be forwarded to Princeton Secondary School. Youth Parliament [17]
“THAT the request for applications for BC Youth Parliament participants be forwarded to Princeton Secondary School. Youth Parliament [17]”
Louis Riel Day — Town council would approve the request to raise the Metis Flag at Town Hall in recognition and to honour Louis Riel Day; AND THAT the request be approved for future years. Louis Ri [12]
“THAT Council approve the request to raise the Metis Flag at Town Hall in recognition and to honour Louis Riel Day; AND THAT the request be approved for future years. Louis Riel Day [12]”
The council adopted the Sewer Connections and Regulations Bylaw No. 992, 2020. [18]
“THAT the Sewer Connections and Regulations Bylaw No. 992, 2020, be adopted. [18]”
The council gave third reading to 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.
“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 third reading.”
Open questions
- What are the implications of the council's decision to authorize the utilization of reserves in fiscal year 2020?
Sources
- CivicWeb meeting
- Agenda document
- YouTube recording
- Regular Agenda - 02 Nov 2020 — Agenda Package
- 2020 Reserve Utilization Report
- 2021 Meeting Schedule
- 258972 - Letter for Lyle Thomas Redacted
- 42454
- Community Charter s. 127
- GSAR Temp Structures
- Interests-Unaffected 56200676.000_Redacted
- Louis Riel Day
- Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Strategy
- RCMP Letter
- 42457
- USIB Letter_Redacted
- Youth Parliament
- Adoption-Sewer Connections and Regulations Bylaw No. 992 2020 Report
- 42455
- 42442
- Committee of the Whole - 21 Oct 2020 - Minutes - Pdf
- Regular Agenda - 19 Oct 2020 - Minutes - Pdf
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