Princeton Town Briefs

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What happened

Town council approves airport fuel terminal and business façade improvement grants

Quick view

The town council approved two major items at their August 16th meeting. They authorized the purchase of a new automated fuel terminal for the Princeton Regional Airport, costing $39,937.24. They also approved a business façade improvement grant for 142 Penryn Avenue, with a maximum reimbursement of $5,000. The council also adopted a new charitable donations and gifts policy, which outlines guidelines for accepting and spending donations. Additionally, they received and filed several correspondence items, including a report on forest and fire management in BC.
FACT · Decisions / recommendations

What was decided (or proposed)

  • passed — Airport QT Pod M4000 Automated Fuel Terminal: The council authorized the purchase of a new automated fuel terminal for the Princeton Regional Airport, costing $39,937.24. [10]
  • passed — Business Façade Improvement Grant Application–142 Penryn Avenue: The council approved a business façade improvement grant for 142 Penryn Avenue, with a maximum reimbursement of $5,000. [4]
  • passed — Charitable Donations and Gifts Policy No. 004-2023: The council adopted a new charitable donations and gifts policy, which outlines guidelines for accepting and spending donations. [11]
FACT · Next

What comes next

  • The new automated fuel terminal will be installed at the Princeton Regional Airport, and the business façade improvement grant will be used to reimburse the business owner for improvements to the exterior of their building.
FACT · Delegations

Who spoke

  • None — None
CONTEXT · Who may be affected

Stakes & interests

Airport improvements

The new automated fuel terminal will improve the efficiency and safety of fueling operations at the Princeton Regional Airport.

Business façade improvements

The business façade improvement grant will help to improve the appearance of the business district and enhance the overall aesthetic of the town.

Charitable donations and gifts policy

The new policy will provide guidelines for accepting and spending donations, ensuring that the town is transparent and accountable in its fundraising efforts.

FACT · By item

Item notes

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

6.1 Charitable Donations and Gifts Policy No. 004-2023

The council adopted a new charitable donations and gifts policy, which outlines guidelines for accepting and spending donations. [11]

“THAT Council adopt the Charitable Donations and Gifts Policy No. 004-2023. [11]”

6.2 Airport QT Pod M4000 Automated Fuel Terminal

The council authorized the purchase of a new automated fuel terminal for the Princeton Regional Airport, costing $39,937.24. [10]

“THAT Council authorize staff to purchase a QT Pod M4000 automated fuel terminal from AGFT (Aviation Ground Fueling Technologies) for the sum of $39,937.24, installed. [10]”

6.3 Business Façade Improvement Grant Application–142 Penryn Avenue

The council approved a business façade improvement grant for 142 Penryn Avenue, with a maximum reimbursement of $5,000. [4]

“THAT Council approves the business façade improvement grant application for 142 Penryn Avenue; [4]”

7.2 2022-2026 Strategic Plan

2022-2026 Strategic Plan — Town council would adopt the 2022-2026 Strategic Plan. Strategic Plan 2022-2026 [13]

“THAT Council adopt the 2022-2026 Strategic Plan. Strategic Plan 2022-2026 [13]”

8.1 Canada Community-Building Fund

Canada Community-Building Fund ($95,360.57) [15]

8.2 Email from the

Email from the [14]

8.3 Report recently released by the Forest Practices Board

Report recently released by the Forest Practices Board — items 8.1 to 8.3 be received and filed. [6][12]

“THAT items 8.1 to 8.3 be received and filed. [6][12]”

10.1 To amend the CD2, Mixed Use Comprehensive Development Zone for 309, 311 Culbertson Way to reduce commercial floor area and rear setbacks to address changes to the development plans

To amend the CD2, Mixed Use Comprehensive Development Zone for 309, 311 Culbertson Way to reduce commercial floor area and rear setbacks to address changes to the development plans — Bylaw No.1040, 2023, a bylaw to amend the new CD2, Comprehensive Development Site Specific Zone to change commercial floor space requirements and rear setback be supported. AND THA [16][17][19]

“THAT Bylaw No.1040, 2023, a bylaw to amend the new CD2, Comprehensive Development Site Specific Zone to change commercial floor space requirements and rear setback be supported. AND THAT The Bylaw be read a first and second time; AND THAT Council, as per Section 464(2) of the Loc [16][17][19]”

Open questions

  • What is the timeline for the installation of the new automated fuel terminal?

Sources

  1. CivicWeb meeting
  2. Agenda document
  3. YouTube recording
  4. BFI Application Report -142 Penryn Avenue
  5. Draft 004-2023 Charitable Donations and Gifts to the Town
  6. Forest Practices Board-Email
  7. Frannie's BFI Project Overview
  8. Project Location
  9. QT POD M4000 Presentation CAN CUST
  10. QT Pod M4000 - 2023 Report
  11. Report Charitable Donations and Gift Policy
  12. SR61-LFM-Technical-Report-web
  13. Strategic Plan 2022-2026
  14. Thank you from the Bateman Family
  15. UBCM-Building fund Payment 2023-2024_Redacted
  16. Subject Properties & Site Plan- Bylaw No. 1040, 2023
  17. Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1040, 2023
  18. Regular Agenda - 02 Aug 2023 - Minutes - Pdf
  19. Staff Report - Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1040, 2023

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Brief 754 · 2023-08-16