Town of Princeton council makes decisions on funding, leases, and bylaws
Quick view
What was decided (or proposed)
- passed — Apply for $20,000 grant to update Official Community Plan Bylaw: Council voted to apply for a $20,000 grant to update the Official Community Plan Bylaw, which will enhance the review and update of the bylaw.
- passed — Renew lease for 263 Burton Avenue property: Council approved a lease renewal for the property at 263 Burton Avenue, which will be renewed for a further three-year term.
- passed — Waive 2021 Business License fees for Princeton & District Community Market: Council waived the 2021 Business License fees for the Princeton & District Community Market, which is a local business that supports the community during the COVID-19 pandemic. [22]
- passed — Receive and approve 2020 Financial Statements: Council received and approved the 2020 Financial Statements, which show a surplus of $487,000.
- passed — Grant Princeton Lacrosse Association authority to build multi-sport box facility: Council granted the Princeton Lacrosse Association authority to build a multi-sport box facility on public land, subject to certain terms and conditions, and the Town will provide funding of up to $31,250.
- passed — Adopt Tax Rates Bylaw No. 1000, 2021: Council adopted the Tax Rates Bylaw No. 1000, 2021, which sets the property tax rates for the 2021 taxation year.
What comes next
- The next regular meeting of the Town of Princeton council will be held on [insert date].
Who spoke
- Brent Ashby, KPMG — To present the 2020 Financial Statements to council and answer any questions they may have.
Stakes & interests
The grant funding will be used to update the Official Community Plan Bylaw, which will enhance the review and update of the bylaw. This will benefit the community by providing a more comprehensive and up-to-date plan for the Town's development.
The lease renewal for the property at 263 Burton Avenue will provide a stable and secure location for the Town's operations. This will benefit the community by ensuring that the Town has a reliable and efficient location for its operations.
The adoption of the Tax Rates Bylaw No. 1000, 2021, will set the property tax rates for the 2021 taxation year. This will benefit the community by providing a clear and transparent system for calculating property taxes.
Item notes
Every business item from the published agenda is listed here. Full agenda.
KPMG - 2020 Financial Statements [21]
Council voted to apply for a $20,000 grant to update the Official Community Plan Bylaw.
“THAT the Town of Princeton apply to the Union of British Columbia Municipalities (UBCM), Active Transportation Planning 2021 Grant for funding to enhance the Official Community Plan Bylaw review and update in the amount of $20,000.”
Authorized Investments — Town council would adopt the Town of Princeton Investment Policy No. 001-2021; AND THAT Council authorize funds of the following three organizations: Valley First Credit Union, Can [14]
“THAT Council adopt the Town of Princeton Investment Policy No. 001-2021; AND THAT Council authorize funds of the following three organizations: Valley First Credit Union, Canaccord Genuity Cash Management Group and the Municipal Finance Authority. Staff Report-2020 Investment Pol [14]”
Extension/Renewal - Lease Agreement 263 Burton Avenue — the Town of Princeton renew the lease agreement with Imperial Oil Ltd. for a further three (3) year term; for the property located at 263 Burton Avenue; legally described as: Lot 1 [7][13][16][17][20]
“THAT the Town of Princeton renew the lease agreement with Imperial Oil Ltd. for a further three (3) year term; for the property located at 263 Burton Avenue; legally described as: Lot 1, Plan KAP33190, District Lot 706, Yale Div of Yale Land District AND THAT the Mayor and CAO be [7][13][16][17][20]”
Princeton & District Community Market — Town council would waives the 2021 Business License fees for the Princeton & District Community Market, in support of our local businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic. Waiving Mar [22]
“THAT Council waives the 2021 Business License fees for the Princeton & District Community Market, in support of our local businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic. Waiving Market Fee Report [22]”
2020 Town of Princeton Financial Statements — Town council would receive and approve the 2020 Financial Statements as presented by KPMG.
“THAT Council receive and approve the 2020 Financial Statements as presented by KPMG.”
2021 Sport Box Agreement ($31,250) — Town council would grant the Princeton Lacrosse Association (hereafter known as “the association”) authority to proceed with the use of public land located on the following propert [4][15][19]
“THAT Council grant the Princeton Lacrosse Association (hereafter known as “the association”) authority to proceed with the use of public land located on the following property: CIVIC ADDRESS: 167 OLD HEDLEY ROAD COMMONLY KNOWN AS: PRINCETON & DISTRICT ARENA Lots 2 & 3 Plan KAP496 [4][15][19]”
Liquor Primary licensees with Family Foodservice - Policy Directive 21-07 [6][8]
Statistics Canada / Government of Canada — The “Council of the Town of Princeton" supports the 2021 Census, and encourages all residents to complete their census questionnaire online at www.census.gc.ca. Accurate and comple [5]
“THAT The “Council of the Town of Princeton" supports the 2021 Census, and encourages all residents to complete their census questionnaire online at www.census.gc.ca. Accurate and complete census data support programs and services that benefit our community. 2021 Census [5]”
May is Child Care month and May 21st [18]
Tax Rate Bylaw No. 1000, 2021 — Town council would adopt the Tax Rates Bylaw No. 1000, 2021. Adoption-2021 Tax Rate Report 2021 Tax Rates Bylaw Copy of Tax on an Average House Copy of schedule704_2020 [10][11][12]
“THAT Council adopt the Tax Rates Bylaw No. 1000, 2021. Adoption-2021 Tax Rate Report 2021 Tax Rates Bylaw Copy of Tax on an Average House Copy of schedule704_2020 [10][11][12]”
Open questions
- What are the specific terms and conditions for the lease renewal at 263 Burton Avenue?
Sources
- CivicWeb meeting
- Agenda document
- YouTube recording
- 2020_cgg_capitalprojectgrant_presentation
- 2021 Census
- 21-07_-_temporary_authorization_for_lp_licensees_with_family_food_service_term_and_condition_to_allow_min
- 263 Burton Avenue Parcel Report
- Accompanied minors permitted after 10 p.m. for Liquor Primary licensees with Family Foodservice term and condition
- Active-Transportation-2021-Program-Guide
- Adoption-2021 Tax Rate Report
- Copy of Tax on an Average House
- Copy of schedule704_2020
- Extension of License Agreement 2nd - 263 Burton Ave Princeton BC
- Investment Policy No. 001-2021
- Lacrosse Letter to Town
- Licence Agreement-Redacted
- License Extension Agreement July 2016-2021_Redacted
- May is Child Care Month
- Multi Season Recreation Example
- Payment Report
- Town of Princeton-Dec20FS
- Waiving Market Fee Report
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