Princeton Town Briefs

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

What happened

Town council makes decisions on waste management, arena roof replacement, and tax rates

Quick view

The Town of Princeton council has approved a contract for the chipping and grinding of waste wood at the Municipal Landfill, awarding the contract to Huska Holdings. The project will cost around $35,000 to $40,000 per year. The council has also awarded a contract for the arena roof replacement and insulation project to Parker Johnston Industries for $1,545,645.00 plus tax. The project will be funded through the Green and Inclusive Community Building program and the Future Amenity Reserve Fund. The council has given first, second, and third readings to the Tax Rates Bylaw No. 1038, 2023, which will increase the municipal tax rates for the 2023 taxation year.
FACT · Decisions / recommendations

What was decided (or proposed)

  • passed — Princeton Landfill Waste Wood Chipping / Grinding: Council authorized staff to proceed with Chipping / Grinding of the waste wood piles at the Municipal Landfill and awarded the contract to Huska Holdings. [9]
  • passed — Arena Roof Replacement – Award Contract: Council awarded the Contract for the Arena Roof Replacement and Insulation project to Parker Johnston Industries for $1,545,645.00 plus tax. [12]
  • passed — 2023 Tax Rates Bylaw: Council gave first, second, and third readings to the Tax Rates Bylaw No. 1038, 2023. [4]
FACT · Next

What comes next

  • The Town of Princeton council will continue to work on various projects and initiatives, including the implementation of the Tax Rates Bylaw and the completion of the arena roof replacement project.
FACT · Delegations

Who spoke

  • Huska Holdings — Award the contract for the chipping and grinding of waste wood at the Municipal Landfill.
CONTEXT · Who may be affected

Stakes & interests

Waste management

The Town of Princeton council has approved a contract for the chipping and grinding of waste wood at the Municipal Landfill, which will help to manage waste and keep the community clean.

Arena roof replacement

The council has awarded a contract for the arena roof replacement and insulation project, which will improve the arena's energy efficiency and extend its lifespan.

Tax rates

The council has given first, second, and third readings to the Tax Rates Bylaw No. 1038, 2023, which will increase the municipal tax rates for the 2023 taxation year.

FACT · By item

Item notes

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

6.1 Princeton Landfill Waste Wood Chipping / Grinding

Council authorized staff to proceed with Chipping / Grinding of the waste wood piles at the Municipal Landfill and awarded the contract to Huska Holdings. [9]

“THAT Council authorize staff to proceed with Chipping / Grinding of the waste wood piles at the Municipal Landfill. [9]”

6.2 Arena Roof Replacement – Award Contract

Council awarded the Contract for the Arena Roof Replacement and Insulation project to Parker Johnston Industries for $1,545,645.00 plus tax. [12]

“THAT the Town of Princeton Council award the Contract for the Arena Roof Replacement and Insulation project to Parker Johnston Industries (6791 Oldfield Road, Saanichton, B.C.) for the sum of $1,545,645.00 plus tax. [12]”

10.1 2023-2027 Financial Plan Bylaw

2023-2027 Financial Plan Bylaw — Town council would give the Town of Princeton Financial Plan Bylaw No. 1035, 2022 third reading as amended. Third Reading-2023 Financial Plan Report 2023 Financial Plan Bylaw Budge [5][14][17]

“THAT Council give the Town of Princeton Financial Plan Bylaw No. 1035, 2022 third reading as amended. Third Reading-2023 Financial Plan Report 2023 Financial Plan Bylaw Budget 2023 [5][14][17]”

10.2 BC Growing Communities Reserve Fund Bylaw No. 1037, 2023

BC Growing Communities Reserve Fund Bylaw No. 1037, 2023 — the BC Growing Communities Reserve Fund Bylaw No. 1037, 2023 be adopted. Adoption-BC Growing Communities Reserve Fund Bylaw Report Adoption-BC Growing Communities Reserve Fund Byla [19][20]

“THAT the BC Growing Communities Reserve Fund Bylaw No. 1037, 2023 be adopted. Adoption-BC Growing Communities Reserve Fund Bylaw Report Adoption-BC Growing Communities Reserve Fund Bylaw No. 1037, 2023 [19][20]”

10.3 2023 Tax Rates Bylaw

Council gave first, second, and third readings to the Tax Rates Bylaw No. 1038, 2023. [4]

“THAT Council give first, second and third readings to the Tax Rates Bylaw No. 1038, 2023. [4]”

Open questions

  • What is the total cost of the arena roof replacement project, including the cost of materials and labor?

Sources

  1. CivicWeb meeting
  2. Agenda document
  3. YouTube recording
  4. 2023 Tax Rate Report
  5. Budget 2023
  6. Cascade Roofing Tender Form - Signed_Redacted
  7. Flynn Canada_Redacted
  8. Landfill Chipping , Grinding RFQ - 2023
  9. Landfill Chipping 2023 Report
  10. Parker Johnston Princeton _Redacted
  11. Princeton Landfill_April 2023
  12. Report- Award Arena Roof Replacement Contract
  13. Tax on an Average House
  14. Third Reading-2023 Financial Plan Report
  15. Township of Princeton Hockey Arena BF Roofing Ltd _Redacted
  16. schedule 704
  17. 2023 Financial Plan Bylaw
  18. 2023 Tax Rates Bylaw
  19. Adoption-BC Growing Communities Reserve Fund Bylaw No. 1037, 2023
  20. Adoption-BC Growing Communities Reserve Fund Bylaw Report
  21. Committee of the Whole - 12 Apr 2023 - Minutes - Pdf
  22. Regular Agenda - 05 Apr 2023 - Minutes - Pdf

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Brief 707 · 2023-04-19