Town Council Approves Grants and Property Tax Write-Off
Quick view
What was decided (or proposed)
- passed — Grant to Princeton Traditional Music Society: The Council approved a grant of $2,500 to the Princeton Traditional Music Society for their 13th Annual Festival. [5]
- passed — Property Tax Write-Off: The Council agreed to write off property taxes in the amount of $6,252.46. [9]
- recommended — Mayor's Attendance at Festival: The Council recommended that the Mayor attend the festival's opening ceremony and say a few words.
- tabled — BC Ambulance Services Letter: The Council received a letter from BC Ambulance Services requesting support for their crisis. [7]
What comes next
- The next regular meeting of the Town of Princeton Council is scheduled for August 16th.
Who spoke
- Princeton Traditional Music Society — A grant of $2,500 for their 13th Annual Festival and the Mayor's attendance at the opening ceremony.
- BC Ambulance Services — Support for their crisis.
Stakes & interests
The grant will support the festival, which is a popular event in the community. The festival brings in tourists and promotes the local music scene.
The write-off will reduce the burden on property owners who may be struggling to pay their taxes. It will also free up funds for other community projects.
The letter highlights the crisis facing the BC Ambulance Services. The Council's response will be crucial in supporting the service and ensuring public safety.
Item notes
Every business item from the published agenda is listed here. Full agenda.
The Council agreed to write off property taxes in the amount of $6,252.46. [9]
“THAT item 8.1 be received and filed. [9]”
Princeton Traditional Music Society — the Mayor, Deputy Mayor or member of Council attend and say a few words at the opening ceremony of the 13th Annual Princeton Traditional Music Festival on Friday, August 20th, 2021 [5][6]
“THAT the Mayor, Deputy Mayor or member of Council attend and say a few words at the opening ceremony of the 13th Annual Princeton Traditional Music Festival on Friday, August 20th, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. as available. Princeton Traditional Music Society-Opening Ceremony.docx_Redacted [5][6]”
The Council approved a grant of $2,500 to the Princeton Traditional Music Society for their 13th Annual Festival. [5]
“THAT Council approve a grant in aid in the amount of $2,500 to the Princeton Traditional Music Society for the 13th Annual Princeton Traditional Music Festival; [5]”
BC Ambulance Services — the letter from Steve Williams, President of the BCAS-10-7 Association/Society be referred to staff; AND THAT a copy of the letter be sent to all major industries within Princeton; [7]
“THAT the letter from Steve Williams, President of the BCAS-10-7 Association/Society be referred to staff; AND THAT a copy of the letter be sent to all major industries within Princeton; AND THAT staff schedule a stakeholders meeting. Steve Williams-BC Ambulance Service [7]”
Open questions
- What is the current status of the BC Ambulance Services crisis and how will the Council's response impact the community?
Sources
- CivicWeb meeting
- Agenda document
- YouTube recording
- Regular Agenda - 19 Jul 2021 — Agenda Package
- Princeton Traditional Music Society
- Princeton Traditional Music Society-Opening Ceremony.docx_Redacted
- Steve Williams-BC Ambulance Service
- The Princeton Traditional Music Society_Redacted
- Town of Princeton Write-Off Letter
- Write-Off Order
- Regular Agenda - 21 Jun 2021 - Minutes - Pdf
- Special Meeting Agenda - 14 Jul 2021 - Minutes - Pdf
- Special Meeting Agenda - 23 Jun 2021 - Minutes - Pdf
- Special Meeting Agenda - 30 Jun 2021 - Minutes - Pdf
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