Princeton Town Briefs

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

What’s planned

Town of Princeton council to discuss arena upgrades and road maintenance

Quick view

The Town of Princeton council is set to discuss several important issues at their special meeting on November 14th, 2022. One of the main topics is the purchase of a desiccant dehumidifier system for the arena, which would cost $46,071.96 plus tax. Staff are recommending that the council award the contract to CIMCO Refrigeration. Another issue on the agenda is the mine road maintenance agreement between the Town of Princeton and Copper Mountain Mine (BC) Ltd. The agreement would cover the period from 2022 to 2027 and would allow the company to haul materials and equipment on the road in excess of seasonal load restrictions. The council will also be discussing the BC Active Transportation Grant funding application. Staff are recommending that the council authorize the application and use grant match to apply for the grant. The grant would be used to fund a street light replacement initiative along Bridge Street and Vermilion Ave.
FACT · Decisions / recommendations

What was decided (or proposed)

  • unknown — Purchase of a desiccant dehumidifier system for the arena: Staff are recommending that the council award the contract to CIMCO Refrigeration for the purchase of an Electric Desiccant Dehumidifier System for the arena. [10]
  • unknown — Mine road maintenance agreement: The council will review the agreement between the Town of Princeton and Copper Mountain Mine (BC) Ltd. for the maintenance of the mine road. [7]
  • unknown — BC Active Transportation Grant funding application: Staff are recommending that the council authorize the application and use grant match to apply for the grant. [5]
FACT · Next

What comes next

  • The council will make decisions on these issues and potentially approve the agreements and applications.
FACT · Delegations

Who spoke

  • Pinnacle Renewable Energy, BC Operations — A public announcement of evaluation of Pinnacle Renewable Energy, BC Operations.
CONTEXT · Who may be affected

Stakes & interests

Arena upgrades

The desiccant dehumidifier system is essential for the smooth operation of the arena and would improve energy efficiency and reduce costs.

Mine road maintenance agreement

The agreement would ensure that the road is maintained and repaired to prevent damage and ensure public safety.

BC Active Transportation Grant funding application

The grant would provide funding for a street light replacement initiative along Bridge Street and Vermilion Ave, improving safety and visibility in the area.

FACT · By item

Item notes

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

6 STAFF REPORTS

STAFF REPORTS ($46,071.96) — the Town of Princeton Council award the purchase of an Electric Desiccant Dehumidifier System for the arena to CIMCO Refrigeration for the sum of $46,071.96 plus tax. Staff Report [4][5][6][7][8][10]

“THAT the Town of Princeton Council award the purchase of an Electric Desiccant Dehumidifier System for the arena to CIMCO Refrigeration for the sum of $46,071.96 plus tax. Staff Report - Arena Dehums 6.2 Mine road maintenance agreement THAT The Town of Princeton approve the 5-yea [4][5][6][7][8][10]”

9 CORRESPONDENCE ACTION REQUESTED

CORRESPONDENCE ACTION REQUESTED — Town council would instruct staff to provide a letter of support as part of the stakeholders consultation for the main assessment against SBP standards 1, 2, 4, and 5 for Pinnacle [9]

“THAT Council instruct staff to provide a letter of support as part of the stakeholders consultation for the main assessment against SBP standards 1, 2, 4, and 5 for Pinnacle Renewable Energy, BC Operations - Princeton Division, to Control Union. SBPCUSTLTR_PINNACLE-PRINCETON-2022 [9]”

6.1 Purchase of a desiccant dehumidifier system for the arena

Staff are recommending that the council award the contract to CIMCO Refrigeration. [10]

“THAT the Town of Princeton Council award the purchase of an Electric Desiccant Dehumidifier System for the arena to CIMCO Refrigeration for the sum of $46,071.96 plus tax. [10]”

6.2 Mine road maintenance agreement

The council will review the agreement between the Town of Princeton and Copper Mountain Mine (BC) Ltd. for the maintenance of the mine road. [7]

“THAT The Town of Princeton approve the 5-year (2022-2027) Mine Road maintenance Agreement between the Town of Princeton and Copper Mountain Mine (BC) Ltd., AND THAT the Mayor and Chief Administrative Officer be authorized to execute the necessary documents. [7]”

6.3 BC Active Transportation Grant funding application

Staff are recommending that the council authorize the application and use grant match to apply for the grant. [5]

“THAT Council authorize staff to apply for the BC Active Transportation Grant. AND THAT Grant Match be used to apply for the grant. [5]”

Open questions

  • What are the potential consequences of not approving the mine road maintenance agreement?

Sources

  1. CivicWeb meeting
  2. Agenda document
  3. Special Meeting Agenda - 14 Nov 2022 — Agenda Package
  4. Christmas Light Contest Proposal 2022
  5. Economic Develoment Grant Funding BC Active Transportation Grant Report
  6. Mine Road Report - 20.108
  7. Report-Mine road maintenance agreement
  8. Road Maintenance Agreement and Extraordinary Load Use of Copper Mountain Road
  9. SBPCUSTLTR_PINNACLE-PRINCETON-2022_Redacted
  10. Staff Report - Arena Dehums

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Brief 696 · 2022-11-14