Princeton Town Briefs

Independent notes on town council — facts from the record, context labeled separately.

What happened

Town Council Approves Lease for Temporary Housing and Reviews Animal Control Bylaw

Quick view

The Town of Princeton Council approved a five-year lease for temporary housing at 141 and 151 Stan Thompson Drive. The lease agreement includes a provision for the Town to provide financial assistance for the construction of improvements. Council also reviewed the Animal Control Bylaw No. 782, 2006, and discussed the possibility of licensing cats and implementing a mandatory neuter program. The bylaw currently allows for the impounding of animals at large, but does not specify how to identify the owner or address complaints.
FACT · Decisions / recommendations

What was decided (or proposed)

  • passed — Lease Agreement for Temporary Housing: Council approved a five-year lease for temporary housing at 141 and 151 Stan Thompson Drive, with a provision for the Town to provide financial assistance for the construction of improvements.
  • recommended — Animal Control Bylaw No. 782, 2006: Council reviewed the bylaw and discussed the possibility of licensing cats and implementing a mandatory neuter program.
FACT · Next

What comes next

  • Council will review the bylaw and consider implementing a licensing program for cats and a mandatory neuter program.
FACT · Delegations

Who spoke

  • Ed Atkinson, Manager of Protective Services — clarification on the current bylaw and the possibility of implementing a licensing program for cats and a mandatory neuter program.
CONTEXT · Who may be affected

Stakes & interests

Animal Control Bylaw No. 782, 2006

The bylaw currently allows for the impounding of animals at large, but does not specify how to identify the owner or address complaints. Implementing a licensing program for cats and a mandatory neuter program could help address these issues.

FACT · By item

Item notes

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

6.1 2022 Town of Princeton Tax Sales

Council authorized CAO Lyle Thomas or his designate to bid for the Town of Princeton at the 2022 Tax Sale. [6]

“THAT Council authorize CAO Lyle Thomas or his designate to bid for the Town of Princeton at the 2022 Tax Sale in accordance with Section 648 of the Local Government Act; [6]”

6.2 Town of Princeton Animal Control Bylaw No. 782, 2006

Council reviewed the bylaw and discussed the possibility of implementing a licensing program for cats and a mandatory neuter program.

“THAT Princeton Town Council give guidance to staff to provide a series of draft points for a written response.”

6.3 Provincial Rental Housing Corporation Lease-Temporary Housing Agreement – 141 and 151 Stan Thompson Drive

Council approved a five-year lease for temporary housing at 141 and 151 Stan Thompson Drive. [4]

“THAT Council approve the proposed lease between the Town of Princeton and the Provincial Rental Housing Corporation for a five (5) year term for the use of the lands described as: [4]”

6.4 2021 Flooding Department Updates

2021 Flooding Department Updates — Town council would receives 2021 flood updates from each relevant department for information only. Flood Recovery Staff Report Town Response and Recovery History Town Recovery Plan [9][10][17][18][19][22]

“THAT Council receives 2021 flood updates from each relevant department for information only. Flood Recovery Staff Report Town Response and Recovery History Town Recovery Plan Update Economic Disaster Resiliency and Recovery Program Building Official - Update Town Infrastructure R [9][10][17][18][19][22]”

6.5 Flood Expense Report

Flood Expense Report — Town council would receive this flood expense report for information only. 2022 Flood Expense Report [5]

“THAT Council receive this flood expense report for information only. 2022 Flood Expense Report [5]”

8.1 Cannabis Farm Gate Sales

Cannabis Farm Gate Sales [11][12]

8.2 Red Cross financial assistance to small businesses and non-profit organizations.

Red Cross financial assistance to small businesses and non-profit organizations. — Items 8.1 to 8.2 be received and filed [7]

“THAT Items 8.1 to 8.2 be received and filed [7]”

Open questions

  • What will be the cost of implementing a licensing program for cats and a mandatory neuter program?

Sources

  1. CivicWeb meeting
  2. Agenda document
  3. YouTube recording
  4. (BCH) Lease Stan Thompson Court Princeton
  5. 2022 Flood Expense Report
  6. 2022 Tax Sale Report to Council
  7. 20220831155559726_Redacted
  8. BC Housing-SITE PLAN Lots D &E ASK-2
  9. Building Official - Update
  10. Economic Disaster Resiliency and Recovery Program
  11. Email Cannabis Regulations-Farm Gate Sales
  12. FAQ - Farm-gate Project Update
  13. Gayle Comeau-Cats-2022-06-23_Redacted
  14. L22-6625 Comeau-Cats_Redacted
  15. Patricia and Gordon Comeau-Letter_Redacted
  16. Public Notice of Intention to Lease Property Temp Housing
  17. Town Infrastructure Recovery Plan
  18. Town Recovery Plan Update
  19. Town Response and Recovery History
  20. Bylaw 782, 2006 Animal Control
  21. Regular Agenda - 15 Aug 2022 - Minutes - Pdf
  22. Flood Recovery Staff Report

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Brief 659 · 2022-09-06