Town Council Approves Funding for Streetlights and Business Façade Improvements
Quick view
What was decided (or proposed)
- passed — Business Façade Improvement Grant Application – 117 Vermilion Avenue: Council approved the business façade improvement grant application for 117 Vermilion Avenue, up to $5,000. [6]
- passed — BC Active Transportation Grant – Street Lights: Council authorized staff to award the contract to DYNAREP Sales Group Inc for $232,157 for the purchase of new streetlights on Bridge Street and Vermilion Avenue. [8]
- passed — Light Up Green for Lyme Awareness: Council approved the request to light up Town Hall green for Lyme Disease Awareness Month and provide information about lyme disease on the Town's website. [9]
What comes next
- The new streetlights are expected to be installed by the end of the summer, and the business façade improvement grant will be used to reimburse the eligible façade improvements outlined in the application.
Who spoke
- China Ridge Trails Association — A letter of support or concern regarding the safety concerns of the hairpin switchback near the end of West China Creek Road.
- Keremeos Rodeo Association — An invitation to Mayor and Council to attend the 2023 Keremeos Rodeo Parade on May 22nd, 2023.
Stakes & interests
The new streetlights will improve the safety of the area and reduce light pollution.
The grant will help to revitalize the historic façade of 117 Vermilion Avenue and improve the appearance of the area.
Item notes
Every business item from the published agenda is listed here. Full agenda.
Council approved the grant application, up to $5,000. [6]
“THAT Council approves the business façade improvement grant application for 117 Vermilion Avenue; AND THAT Council approve the entering into a performance agreement with 0961028 B.C. LTD for the allocation of up to $5,000.00 for reimbursement for the eligible façade improvements outlined in their submitted business façade improvement grant application. [6]”
Council authorized staff to award the contract to DYNAREP Sales Group Inc for $232,157. [8]
“THAT Council authorizes staff to award the contract to DYNAREP Sales Group Inc for $232,157 for the purchase of new streetlights on Bridge Street and Vermilion Ave, and approves the design submitted. [8]”
China Ridge Trails Association — Town council would direct staff to provide a letter of support regarding the safety concerns of the hairpin switchback near the end of West China Creek Road. China Ridge Trails Ass [7]
“THAT Council direct staff to provide a letter of support regarding the safety concerns of the hairpin switchback near the end of West China Creek Road. China Ridge Trails Association_Redacted [7]”
2023 Keremeos Rodeo Parade-May 22nd, 2023 — Mayor and Council attend the 2023 Keremeos Rodeo Parade on May 22nd, 2023 as available. Email 2023 Keremeos Rodeo Parade Entries - Parade is on May 22, 2023 2023 Parade Entry [4][10]
“THAT Mayor and Council attend the 2023 Keremeos Rodeo Parade on May 22nd, 2023 as available. Email 2023 Keremeos Rodeo Parade Entries - Parade is on May 22, 2023 2023 Parade Entry [4][10]”
Light Up Green for Lyme Awareness — Town council would approve the request to light up Town Hall green for May 3rd, 2023 for Lyme Disease Awareness Month and provide information about lyme disease on the Town's websi [9]
“THAT Council approve the request to light up Town Hall green for May 3rd, 2023 for Lyme Disease Awareness Month and provide information about lyme disease on the Town's website. Email - May is Lyme Disease Awareness Month [9]”
International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia — WHEREAS the Quebec Charter of Human Rights and Freedoms recognizes that no one can be discriminated against on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity or expression; WHE [11][12][15]
“WHEREAS the Quebec Charter of Human Rights and Freedoms recognizes that no one can be discriminated against on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity or expression; WHEREAS Quebec is a society open to everyone, including lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans people (LGBTQ+ [11][12][15]”
BC Growing Communities Reserve Fund Bylaw No. 1037, 2023 — Town council would give the BC Growing Communities Reserve Fund Bylaw No. 1037, 2023 three readings. BC Growing Communities Reserve Fund Bylaw Report BC Growing Communities Reserve [13][19]
“THAT Council give the BC Growing Communities Reserve Fund Bylaw No. 1037, 2023 three readings. BC Growing Communities Reserve Fund Bylaw Report BC Growing Communities Reserve Fund Bylaw No. 1037, 2023 Letter from Ministry of Municipal Affairs_Redacted Resolution of Council 2023-0 [13][19]”
Open questions
- What is the status of the Princeton Exhibition Association's letter regarding their decision to disperse?
Sources
- CivicWeb meeting
- Agenda document
- YouTube recording
- 2023 Parade Entry
- 23-DL-016-03988-F-RevB
- BFI Application Report - 117 Vermilion Avenue
- China Ridge Trails Association_Redacted
- Economic Development - BC ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION - Street Lights - awarding of contract
- Email - May is Lyme Disease Awareness Month
- Email 2023 Keremeos Rodeo Parade Entries - Parade is on May 22, 2023
- Email-Proclaim May 17 as the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia
- Letter _Redacted
- Letter from Ministry of Municipal Affairs_Redacted
- Lights Quote Email For report (002)
- Model resolution municipality - may 17th
- Q-2303029-BRIDGE-60W
- Q-2303029-VERMILION-60W
- Quote - 23-189 - Single Fixture - Town of Princeton
- Resolution of Council 2023-011-RES
- Vermillion Business Facade Grant Application_Redacted
- Vermillion Front Building View.jpg
- Vermillion Front Facade Quote Feb 2023
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