Council Approves Road Paving Contract and Old Town Clock Donation
Quick view
What was decided (or proposed)
- passed — Development Variance Permit for 346 Hillside Avenue: Council approved the permit, which allows for a fence to be built up to 1.8m in height in the front setback area. [4]
- passed — Development Variance Permit for 65 Billiter Avenue: Council approved the permit, which allows for an attached deck to encroach into the rear setback area by 0.9m. [5]
- passed — Annual Road Paving: Council approved the contract for road paving worth $171,285, which includes repaving and repairing roads and maintenance cuts.
- passed — Old Town Clock: Council decided to donate the old town clock to the museum and instructed staff to research options and costs for a replacement. [17]
- passed — Correspondence Receive and File: Council received and filed correspondence from various organizations, including the Attorney General and Minister Responsible for Housing, South Okanagan Women in Need Society, and the Ministry of Municipal Affairs.
What comes next
- The next council meeting is scheduled for [insert date].
Who spoke
- Various organizations — Council to receive and file their correspondence, or to provide support for various initiatives.
Stakes & interests
The council's decision to approve the road paving contract will have a direct impact on the community, particularly with regards to road maintenance and safety.
The decision to donate the old town clock to the museum and research options for a replacement is an important step in preserving the town's history and cultural heritage.
Item notes
Every business item from the published agenda is listed here. Full agenda.
Council approved the permit, which allows for a fence to be built up to 1.8m in height in the front setback area. [4]
“THAT Development Variance Permit DVP-2021-03 be approved. [4]”
Council approved the permit, which allows for an attached deck to encroach into the rear setback area by 0.9m. [5]
“THAT Development Variance Permit DVP-2021-04 be approved. [5]”
Council approved the contract for road paving worth $171,285, which includes repaving and repairing roads and maintenance cuts.
“THAT Council award Peters Brothers Paving, the contract to repave and repair the Town of Princeton roads and maintenance cuts as per the recommendation of Public Works Superintendent for 2021, at a total cost of the project including taxes of $171,285.00.”
Council decided to donate the old town clock to the museum and instructed staff to research options and costs for a replacement. [17]
“THAT the Old Town Clock be taken out of commission and donated to the museum; AND THAT staff be instructed to research options and costs for a replacement. [17]”
Child Care Needs – Child Care Action Plan Report — the Child Care Needs-Child Care Action Plan Report be received for information only. Child Care Needs – Child Care Action Plan Report SOS Child Care-Power Point Slide Deck - Prince [10][18]
“THAT the Child Care Needs-Child Care Action Plan Report be received for information only. Child Care Needs – Child Care Action Plan Report SOS Child Care-Power Point Slide Deck - Princeton [10][18]”
Airport Lighting Project, Electrical Engineering Services — Town council would authorize staff to award the 2021 Airport Electrical Engineering project to Associated Engineering and approve payment from the Airport Lighting budget funded th [7][8][14][21]
“THAT Council authorize staff to award the 2021 Airport Electrical Engineering project to Associated Engineering and approve payment from the Airport Lighting budget funded through the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure BC Air Access Program (BCAAP). Airport Report to C [7][8][14][21]”
Attorney General and [9]
South Okanagan Women in Need Society (SOWINS) [20]
Ministry of Municipal Affairs [16]
RCMP — items 8.1 to 8.4 be received and filed. [22]
“THAT items 8.1 to 8.4 be received and filed. [22]”
BC Emergency Health Services - Provincial Health Services Authority — a letter of support be provided for a healthcare worker to BC Emergency Health Services, Tim Roberts, Unit Chief, Keremeos Station 317. Letter of Support - Healthcare Worker [15]
“THAT a letter of support be provided for a healthcare worker to BC Emergency Health Services, Tim Roberts, Unit Chief, Keremeos Station 317. Letter of Support - Healthcare Worker [15]”
Open questions
- What are the next steps for the old town clock, and what options are being considered for its replacement?
Sources
- CivicWeb meeting
- Agenda document
- YouTube recording
- 346 Hillside Ave Site Plan
- Adjacent Owner Letter
- Adjacent Owner Letter
- Airport Report to Council
- Associated Engineering proposal - 2021_Redacted
- Attorney General and Minister Responsible for Housing
- Child Care Needs – Child Care Action Plan Report
- Clock Pictures
- DVP Permit
- DVP-2021-03 Permit
- Gibbings Consulting proposal - 2021_Redacted
- Letter of Support - Healthcare Worker
- Ministry of Municipal Affairs
- Report-Old Town Clock
- SOS Child Care-Power Point Slide Deck - Princeton
- Site Plan
- South Okanagan Women in Need Society (SOWINS)
- Stantec Consulting proposal - 2021_Redacted
- Stats-RCMP
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