Town council discusses budget, grants, and vehicle purchase

The request for a rainbow crosswalk in the Town of Princeton is a matter of public interest and may be of concern to residents who identify as LGBTQ+ or who support diversity and inclusion.

STAFF REPORTS ($44,370, $49,694.40) — Town council would has considered the 2021 annual report prepared under Section 98 of the Community Charter . AND THAT Council has approved the 2021 annual report. 2021 Annual Repo ^{[4][5][7][9][10][11]}

“THAT Council has considered the 2021 annual report prepared under Section 98 of the Community Charter . AND THAT Council has approved the 2021 annual report. 2021 Annual Report Presentation to Council 2021 Annual Report 6.2 To support a grant application to the UBCM 2023 FireSmar ^{[4][5][7][9][10][11]}”

CORRESPONDENCE ACTION REQUESTED — the request for a rainbow crosswalk in the Town of Princeton be referred to 2023 budget. 2022-06-14 Nienke Klaver-Rainbow Crosswalk Request 2021-06-14 Nienke Klaver-Rainbow Crosswa ^[6][8]

“THAT the request for a rainbow crosswalk in the Town of Princeton be referred to 2023 budget. 2022-06-14 Nienke Klaver-Rainbow Crosswalk Request 2021-06-14 Nienke Klaver-Rainbow Crosswalk Request ^[6][8]”

The council approved the 2021 annual report, which includes financial statements and departmental reports. ^[4]

“The report must be made available at least 14 days before a public meeting is held to consider submissions and questions from the public. ^[4]”

The council approved a resolution to support staff in applying for and managing a fully-funded grant from the UBCM 2022 Community Resiliency Investment Program. ^[11]

“The FireSmart Community Funding & Supports program provides funding to local governments and First Nations in BC to increase community Wildfire resiliency by undertaking community-based FireSmart planning and activities that reduce the community’s risk from wildfire. ^[11]”

The council authorized spending up to $44,370 + applicable taxes to purchase the vehicle, and also approved borrowing up to $49,694.40 from the Municipal Finance Authority to fund the purchase. ^[7]

“The proposed vehicle will be used for recreation and public works purposes to facilitate travel for the Arena Supervisor to fulfill various duties in the summertime around Town at public facilities doing small building projects, painting, pool maintenance, etc. ^[7]”