What happened

Town Council Approves Disposal of Old Streetlights and Amends Grant Resolution

Quick view

The Town of Princeton council approved the disposal of 42 old streetlights, which will be sold or auctioned off. The council also amended a grant resolution to allow the mayor and chief administrative officer to sign agreements on behalf of the town. The resolution was necessary to receive federal funding for the Princeton and District Arena's energy upgrades. The council also appointed a bylaw enforcement officer and received and filed several letters, including one from the Minister of Children and Family Development declaring November as Adoption Awareness Month.

FACT · Decisions / recommendations

What was decided (or proposed)

passed — Disposal of 42 Old Town Streetlights: Council approved the discretionary disposal, sale, or auction of approximately 42 old Town streetlights. ^[12]
passed — Green and Inclusive Buildings Grant Application Resolution Amendment: Council amended the Resolution Number 2021-191-RES to add a point authorizing the mayor and chief administrative officer to sign agreements on behalf of Council in this matter. ^[6]
passed — Appointment of a Bylaw Enforcement Officer: Council appointed Brandon Wanner as the bylaw enforcement officer.
passed — Receiving and Filing Letters: Council received and filed several letters, including one from the Minister of Children and Family Development declaring November as Adoption Awareness Month.

FACT · Next

What comes next

The town will proceed with the disposal of the old streetlights and will work on implementing the amended grant resolution.

FACT · Delegations

Who spoke

Jim Daley, Superintendent of Public Works — Council's approval to dispose of 42 old streetlights

CONTEXT · Who may be affected

Stakes & interests

Streetlights

The disposal of the old streetlights will help prevent storage issues and will also generate revenue for the town.

Grant Resolution

The amendment to the grant resolution is necessary to receive federal funding for the Princeton and District Arena's energy upgrades.

FACT · By item

Item notes

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

6.1 Disposal of 42 Old Town Streetlights

Council approved the disposal of 42 old streetlights ^[12]

“THAT Council approves the discretionary disposal, sale, or auction of approximately 42 old Town streetlights. ^[12]”

6.2 Green and Inclusive Buildings Grant Application Resolution Amendment

Council amended the grant resolution to allow the mayor and chief administrative officer to sign agreements on behalf of the town ^[6]

“THAT Council amend the Resolution Number 2021-191-RES from the Regular Meeting of Council held on October 18, 2021 to add the following point: AND THAT Council authorize the Mayor and Chief Administrative Officer to sign any agreement on behalf of Council in this matter. ^[6]”

8.1 Letter from the Honourable Mitzi Dean, Minister of Children and Family Development

Letter from the Honourable Mitzi Dean, Minister of Children and Family Development ^[9]

8.2 SILGA Community Excellence Awards

SILGA Community Excellence Awards ^[7]

8.3 Letter from the Honourable Pam Alexis, Minister of Agriculture and Food

Letter from the Honourable Pam Alexis, Minister of Agriculture and Food — items 8.1 to 8.3 be received and filed. ^[5]

“THAT items 8.1 to 8.3 be received and filed. ^[5]”

6.3 Appointment of a Bylaw Enforcement Officer

Council appointed Brandon Wanner as the bylaw enforcement officer

“THAT Council appoints Brandon Wanner as the bylaw enforcement officer in accordance with Section 264 1B of the Community Charter.”

Open questions

What are the next steps for the Princeton and District Arena's energy upgrades?

Sources

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