Council Approves Funding for Princeton Pickleball Association and Other Projects
Quick view
What was decided (or proposed)
- passed — Princeton Pickleball Association Funding: Council approved a letter of support for the Princeton Pickleball Association to use the $25,000 budgeted for the association to apply for grants to build permanent pickleball courts in the town. [15]
- passed — Water Supply Well Replacement: Council authorized staff to proceed with the replacement of water supply wells and committed to $4,545,450 for the project, paid through the $11.9 Million dollar funding provided by the Province.
- passed — Groundwater Monitoring Wells: Council authorized staff to move forward with the drilling of 3 Groundwater Monitoring Wells at the Municipal Landfill and approved payment of $84,334.00 to be paid through the Town of Princeton 2022 – 2026 Five Year Financial Plan Bylaw. [17]
- passed — Shade Sails Purchase: Council awarded the contract of work for Shade Sails Canada for sails and installation in the new Plaza development for $66,744 plus taxes. [6][19][20][21][22]
- passed — Furnishings Purchase: Council awarded the contract for the purchase of outdoor furnishing for the new plaza (Piazza) development to Wishbone Site Furnishings for $70,290.08. [4][14]
What comes next
- The next steps for these projects will be determined by the town's staff and council.
Who spoke
- Princeton Pickleball Association — A letter of support for the funding of the $25,000 included in the 2022 budget to the Princeton Pickleball Association to apply for grants to build permanent pickleball courts in the town.
Stakes & interests
The town is still recovering from the November 2021 flood event, and these projects are part of the town's efforts to improve the town's infrastructure and amenities.
Item notes
Every business item from the published agenda is listed here. Full agenda.
2022 Town of Princeton Disaster Resiliency and Recovery Program-Short Term Recovery Recommendations.
2022 Town of Princeton Economic Disaster Resiliency and Recovery Program Report-Short Term Recovery Recommendations — Town council would receive the 2022 Town of Princeton Economic Disaster Resiliency and Recovery Program Report-Short Term Recovery Recommendations; AND THAT the recommendations in
“THAT Council receive the 2022 Town of Princeton Economic Disaster Resiliency and Recovery Program Report-Short Term Recovery Recommendations; AND THAT the recommendations in the report be referred to staff.”
Council approved the business facade improvement grant application for 259 Bridge Street and approved the entering into an agreement with the owner(s) of 259 Bridge Street for reimbursement of 50 percent of the project costs up to a maximum of $5,000.00 if all performance agreement criteria are met. [13]
“THAT Council approves the business façade improvement grant application for 259 Bridge Street; AND THAT Council approve the entering into an agreement with the owner(s) of 259 Bridge Street for reimbursement of 50 percent of the project costs up to a maximum of $5,000.00 if all performance agreement criteria are met. [13]”
Development Variance Application - 112 Edgewood Drive — Development Variance Permit No. DVP-2022-02 be approved. DVP Staff Report Draft Permit Adjacent Owner Letter Site Plan [12][16]
“THAT Development Variance Permit No. DVP-2022-02 be approved. DVP Staff Report Draft Permit Adjacent Owner Letter Site Plan [12][16]”
2021 Statement of Financial Position — the Statement of Financial Information (SOFI) for the fiscal year ended December 31st, 2021 be approved. AND THAT the mayor be authorized to sign the SOFI on behalf of Council. 202 [5]
“THAT the Statement of Financial Information (SOFI) for the fiscal year ended December 31st, 2021 be approved. AND THAT the mayor be authorized to sign the SOFI on behalf of Council. 2022 SOFI Report Princeton SOFI 2021 [5]”
Disc Golf Park Information — the Town of Princeton be informed that the Recreation Department is working with local Disc Golf enthusiasts to develop a 9-hole disc park on Town forested land located at the corn
“THAT the Town of Princeton be informed that the Recreation Department is working with local Disc Golf enthusiasts to develop a 9-hole disc park on Town forested land located at the corner of Laurie Currie Way and Highway 5A; AND THAT the Disc Park will start with the volunteer in”
Water Supply Well No. 1 & No. 2 Replacement ($4,545,450, $11) — Town council would authorize staff to proceed with Tendering and construction for (Project: Water Supply Well No. 1 & No. 2 Replacement; AND THAT Council supports the project and c [8][9][10][11][18]
“THAT Council authorize staff to proceed with Tendering and construction for (Project: Water Supply Well No. 1 & No. 2 Replacement; AND THAT Council supports the project and commits to $4,545,450 for the project, paid through the $11.9 Million dollar funding provided by the Provin [8][9][10][11][18]”
Landfill Groundwater Monitoring Wells ($84,334.00, $100,000) — Town council would authorize staff to move forward with the drilling of 3 Groundwater Monitoring Wells at the Municipal Landfill and approve payment of $84,334.00 to be paid throug [17]
“THAT Council authorize staff to move forward with the drilling of 3 Groundwater Monitoring Wells at the Municipal Landfill and approve payment of $84,334.00 to be paid through the Town of Princeton 2022 – 2026 Five Year Financial Plan Bylaw, Schedule “C” , Capital Items for the F [17]”
Shade Sails Purchase for Plaza Development ($66,744) — Town council would award the contract of work for Shade Sails Canada for sails and installation in the new Plaza development for $66,744 plus taxes. Report to Council Shade Sails P [6][19][20][21][22]
“THAT Council award the contract of work for Shade Sails Canada for sails and installation in the new Plaza development for $66,744 plus taxes. Report to Council Shade Sails Plaza (002) 22-0615 Town of Princeton Model 3 sails Option 1 Model 3 sails Option 1B Model 3 sails Option 2 [6][19][20][21][22]”
Furnishings Purchase for Plaza Development ($70,290.08) — Town council would award the contract for the purchase of outdoor furnishing for the new plaza (Piazza) development to Wishbone Site Furnishings for $70,290.08 Report to Council Fu [4][14]
“THAT Council award the contract for the purchase of outdoor furnishing for the new plaza (Piazza) development to Wishbone Site Furnishings for $70,290.08 Report to Council Furnishings for Plaza (Piazza) 2 061422-7735 Town of Princeton - Wishbone Quote Barco Products [4][14]”
Princeton Pickleball Association — a letter of support be provided to Princeton Pickleball Association. Princeton Pickleball Association
“THAT a letter of support be provided to Princeton Pickleball Association. Princeton Pickleball Association”
Open questions
- What is the timeline for the completion of the water supply well replacement project?
Sources
- CivicWeb meeting
- Agenda document
- YouTube recording
- 061422-7735 Town of Princeton - Wishbone Quote
- 2022 SOFI Report
- 22-0615 Town of Princeton
- 259 Project Overview
- 465-641-Fig 1-R0 (002)
- 465-641-Fig 2-R0
- 465-641-Memorial Park Wells-SR1 (002)
- 465-641-Well 1 and 2 Replacement-Class D Cost Estimate-R0-Feb 2022
- Adjacent Owner Letter
- BFI Application Report - 259 Bridge Street
- Barco Products
- Delegation to Council-Princeton Pickleball Association
- Draft Permit
- Landfill Groundwater Monitoring Wells - June 2021 Report - Western Water (002)
- Memorial Park - New Well Facility - June 2022 Report
- Model 3 sails Option 1
- Model 3 sails Option 1B
- Model 3 sails Option 2
- Model 3 sails Option 2B
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