Town of Princeton council makes decisions on grants, zoning, and infrastructure

The upgrade will improve the center's ability to respond to emergencies and provide critical services to the community.

The grant will be used to complete the purchase of six bronze sculptures, which will be a valuable addition to the community.

The fencing will provide security and protection for the new location and its equipment.

The new sweeper will improve the town's ability to maintain clean streets and provide a safe environment for residents.

The bylaws will help to establish and operate services for the control of noxious weeds and nuisances in the region.

The new booster station will improve the town's water supply and provide a reliable source of water for residents.

The amendment will create a RS1, Site Specific Zone at 315 – 8th Avenue, which will allow for a major home occupation.

The bylaw will help to update the town's Official Community Plan and provide a framework for future development.

The bylaw will help to update the town's Zoning Bylaw and provide a framework for future development.

The proclamation will help to raise awareness about epilepsy and promote understanding and acceptance in the community.

Council supported a $25,000 grant to upgrade the Emergency Operations Center's power supply. ^[4]

“THAT Council support a Staff application to, receive and manage a fully funded UBCM EOC Support grant in the amount of $25,000 for the Princeton Emergency Program. ^[4]”

Council approved spending up to $30,000 from the Rural Development Community Grant Fund to complete the purchase of six bronze sculptures. ^[19]

“THAT Council approve spending of up to $30,000 from the Rural Development Community Grant Fund to complete the purchase of six (6) bronze sculptures. ^[19]”

Council awarded a contract to Gold Star Fencing for $51,660 to install chain link fencing at the new Public Works location. ^[15][18]

“THAT Council award the fencing contract to Gold Star Fencing and approve the expenditure of $51,660.00 for the installation of chain link fencing for the new Public Works location on Laurie Currie Way. ^[15][18]”

Council approved a $347,864.95 contract for a new street sweeper. ^[20]

“THAT Council approves the purchase of a replacement street sweeper from Vimar Equipment in the amount of $347,864.95. ^[20]”

Council consented to the adoption of two Regional District of Okanagan Similkameen bylaws. ^{[7][8][9][10][11]}

“THAT Council consent on behalf of the electors of the Town of Princeton to the adoption of the Noxious Weed Control Service Establishment Amendment Bylaw No. 2065.02, 2021; and, Nuisance Control Service Establishment Amendment Bylaw No. 2198.02, 2021. ^{[7][8][9][10][11]}”

Council authorized staff to move forward with the construction of a new Billiter Warren Booster Station for $857,000.25. ^[6][12][13]

“THAT Council authorize staff to move forward with the construction of the new Billiter Warren Booster Station and award the construction contract to Bree Contracting Ltd. in the amount of $857,000.25; ^[6][12][13]”

Princeton Pickleball Association — item 8.1 be received and filed.

“THAT item 8.1 be received and filed.”

Epilepsy Awareness Month-Purple Day March 26th, 2022 — Town council would proclaim March as Epilepsy Awareness Month and March 26th, 2022 as purple day in the Town of Princeton. Email-Request for a Proclamation Letter from the BC Epile ^[5][14][16]

“THAT Council proclaim March as Epilepsy Awareness Month and March 26th, 2022 as purple day in the Town of Princeton. Email-Request for a Proclamation Letter from the BC Epilepsy Society 2022 Proclamation ^[5][14][16]”

Council adopted a zoning bylaw amendment to create a RS1, Site Specific Zone at 315 – 8th Avenue. ^[21]

“THAT Bylaw No. 1014, 2022, a bylaw to amend the Zoning Bylaw to rezone Parcel C, Block 17, DL 1824, Plan 998 located at 315 – 8th Avenue from RS1 - Single Family Residential to a new RS1, Site Specific Zone be adopted. ^[21]”

Council gave first and second readings to an Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw. ^[17][22]

“THAT Bylaw No.1021, 2022, a bylaw to remove and replace Official Community Plan Bylaw Section 5.2.9, Secondary Suites be given first and second readings; ^[17][22]”