What happened

Council Approves Funding for Economic Recovery and Flood Recovery Support

Quick view

The Town of Princeton's council meeting on December 20th, 2021, saw several key decisions made to support the local economy and residents affected by the recent flood. The council approved a $50,000 funding request to bring in the BCEDA Economic Disaster Recovery Team to assist with economic recovery efforts. Additionally, the council voted to waive permit fees for residents who have experienced recent flood damage to their homes. These decisions aim to support the local businesses and residents affected by the flood and promote economic recovery in the area.
FACT · Decisions / recommendations

What was decided (or proposed)

  • passed — BCEDA Economic Recovery Support: Council authorized staff to apply for funding of $50,000 to have the BCEDA Economic Disaster Recovery Team come to the community to assist with economic recovery for our businesses as a result of the events of November 14th, 2021. [6]
  • passed — Elimination of Permit Fees for Flood Recovery Permit Applications: Council voted to waive the application fee and permit fee for acquiring a building permit for residents that have experienced recent flood damage to their homes. [7]
FACT · Next

What comes next

  • The Town of Princeton will continue to work with the BCEDA Economic Disaster Recovery Team to support economic recovery efforts in the area.
FACT · Delegations

Who spoke

  • Princeton Pickleball Association (PPA) — A commitment from the Town of Princeton to support the development of four dedicated pickleball courts at Memorial Park.
CONTEXT · Who may be affected

Stakes & interests

Economic Recovery

The recent flood has had a significant impact on local businesses, and the Town of Princeton is taking steps to support economic recovery efforts in the area.

FACT · By item

Item notes

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

4.2 Princeton Pickleball Association (PPA)-Russell Pederson

Princeton Pickleball Association (PPA)-Russell Pederson [10]

6.1 Water Line-Tenure over Crown Land

Water Line-Tenure over Crown Land — the Town of Princeton renew a Licence of Occupation-File No: 3409201 with the Province of British Columbia for a thirty (30) year period over the land described as: That part of Di [12][13][14]

“THAT the Town of Princeton renew a Licence of Occupation-File No: 3409201 with the Province of British Columbia for a thirty (30) year period over the land described as: That part of District Lot 706 Yale Division Yale District (formerly ODYD), Plan 26026 except such under surfac [12][13][14]”

6.2 Elimination of Permit Fees for Flood Recovery Permit Applications

Council voted to waive the application fee and permit fee for acquiring a building permit for residents that have experienced recent flood damage to their homes. [7]

“THAT the application fee and permit fee be waived for acquiring a building permit for residents that have experienced recent flood damage to their homes. [7]”

6.3 Appointment of Chief Election Officer and Deputy Chief Election Officer

Appointment of Chief Election Officer and Deputy Chief Election Officer — pursuant to Section 58 (1) of the Local Government Act, Carrie Kassa, Deputy Corporate Officer, be appointed Chief Election Officer; AND THAT Jeanie Williams, Manager of Accounting [16]

“THAT pursuant to Section 58 (1) of the Local Government Act, Carrie Kassa, Deputy Corporate Officer, be appointed Chief Election Officer; AND THAT Jeanie Williams, Manager of Accounting and Human Resources, be appointed Deputy Chief Election Officer. Appointment of Chief and Depu [16]”

6.4 BCEDA Economic Recovery Support

Council authorized staff to apply for funding of $50,000 to have the BCEDA Economic Disaster Recovery Team come to the community to assist with economic recovery for our businesses as a result of the events of November 14th, 2021. [6]

“THAT Council authorize staff to apply for funding of $50,000 to have the BCEDA Economic Disaster Recovery Team come to the community to assist with economic recovery for our businesses as a result of the events of November 14th, 2021. [6]”

6.5 Liquor License Application-WeBrew Craft Company

Liquor License Application-WeBrew Craft Company — the application from WeBrew Craft Company, for a new Liquor License to operate a new lounge, taproom, and patio at the premises located at 141 Bridge Street, with liquor service, b

“THAT the application from WeBrew Craft Company, for a new Liquor License to operate a new lounge, taproom, and patio at the premises located at 141 Bridge Street, with liquor service, be supported for:”

2 Proposed hours of liquor sales from Sunday to Saturday, from 9:00 AM to 11:00 PM.

Proposed hours of liquor sales from Sunday to Saturday, from 9:00 AM to 11:00 PM. [5][17]

8.1 Southern Interior Local Government Association (SILGA)

Southern Interior Local Government Association (SILGA) — item 8.1 be received and filed. [9]

“THAT item 8.1 be received and filed. [9]”

9.1 Southern Interior Local Government Association (SILGA)

Southern Interior Local Government Association (SILGA) — Staff draft a resolution in regards to flood mitigation for submission to the Southern Interior Local Government Association for consideration; AND THAT Staff provide Council with [8]

“THAT Staff draft a resolution in regards to flood mitigation for submission to the Southern Interior Local Government Association for consideration; AND THAT Staff provide Council with the resolution, for approval, at the January 2022 Regular Meeting of Council. Call for resoluti [8]”

9.2 Southern Interior Local Government Association (SILGA)

Southern Interior Local Government Association (SILGA) — The Town of Princeton nominate Mayor Spencer Coyne as Director at Large for the Southern Interior Local Government Association. 2022 Call for nominations [4]

“THAT The Town of Princeton nominate Mayor Spencer Coyne as Director at Large for the Southern Interior Local Government Association. 2022 Call for nominations [4]”

Open questions

  • What is the timeline for the BCEDA Economic Disaster Recovery Team to arrive in the area and begin working on economic recovery efforts?

Sources

  1. CivicWeb meeting
  2. Agenda document
  3. YouTube recording
  4. 2022 Call for nominations
  5. Attachments-WeBrew
  6. BCEDA RECOVERY Fund Report
  7. Building Permit Fees-Flood
  8. Call for resolutions December 2021
  9. Community excellence awards Nov 2022
  10. Delegation-Princeton Pickleball Association (PPA)
  11. EDRRp 2021 - Princeton
  12. Licence of Occupation File No. 3409201
  13. Notice of Final Review-No Fees
  14. Tenure over Crown Land - Water Line
  15. Regular Agenda - 06 Dec 2021 - Minutes - Pdf
  16. Appointment of Chief and Deputy Election Officer Staff Report
  17. Staff Report WeBrew Craft Company

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