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Concerns Raised Over Flood Mitigation in Princeton

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A resident of Corina Avenue in Princeton expressed concerns about flood mitigation options in the area. The resident, Bill Montgomery, stated that the town has not taken adequate measures to protect the area from flooding, despite recommendations from a consultant. Montgomery asked the town council to provide a plan to protect the area and to address the concerns of residents who are worried about their property values. He also questioned the town's decision to move the maintenance yard and the potential for contamination in the area. The town's Chief Administrative Officer, Lyle Thomas, explained that the town has received funding to fix a dike that had a hole in it, but not for new dike work. He also stated that the town is working on a plan to protect the area, but it will take time and funding. The resident expressed frustration with the lack of progress and the uncertainty for residents who are worried about their properties.
FACT · Decisions / recommendations

What was decided (or proposed)

  • unknown — Flood Mitigation Options: The town council did not make a decision on flood mitigation options in the area, but the Chief Administrative Officer, Lyle Thomas, explained that the town is working on a plan to protect the area.
FACT · Next

What comes next

  • The town council will continue to work on a plan to protect the area and will provide updates to residents.
FACT · Delegations

Who spoke

  • Bill Montgomery — A plan to protect the area from flooding and to address the concerns of residents who are worried about their property values.
CONTEXT · Who may be affected

Stakes & interests

Flood Mitigation

The town's handling of flood mitigation options in the area has raised concerns among residents, who are worried about their property values and the potential for flooding.

FACT · By item

Item notes

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

6 STAFF REPORTS

STAFF REPORTS [4][6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15][16]

6.1 Quarterly Reports

Staff provided quarterly reports to the town council, including reports from the Building Department, Civic Works, and Economic Development and Tourism. [6][7][9]

“The Town of Princeton Quarterly Policy 003-2022 requires staff to provide quarterly reports at a Committee of the Whole in January, April, July, and October. [6][7][9]”

Open questions

  • What is the timeline for implementing a plan to protect the area from flooding?

Sources

  1. CivicWeb meeting
  2. Agenda document
  3. YouTube recording
  4. 6978 Town of Princeton Marketing Campaign 2024 (002)
  5. Bill Montgomery-Corina Avenue-Flood Mitigation
  6. Building Department - Q1 Report
  7. CAO - Q1 Report
  8. Civic Works - Q1 Report
  9. Economic Development and Tourism - Q1 Report
  10. Facade Improvement Highlights
  11. Finance - Q1 Report
  12. Introduction to Community Media(1)
  13. Planning and Corporate Services - Q1 Report
  14. Protective Services - Q1 Report
  15. Public works - Q1 Report
  16. Recreation - Q1 Report

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