Town of Princeton council discusses fire protection, airport fuel system, and more

The new agreement with the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen will provide fire protection and suppression services to a portion of Electoral Area 'H' - Rural Princeton, improving public safety in the area.

The replacement of the outdated airport fuel system will ensure the continued safe operation of the airport and support the local economy.

The donation from Optimum Crush will help fund the construction of a new playground with a mining theme, providing a new recreational facility for the community.

The council authorized the Town to enter into an agreement with the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen for Fire Protection and Suppression Services for a portion of Electoral Area 'H' - Rural Princeton.

“THAT Council authorizes the Town to enter into an agreement with the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen for Fire Protection and Suppression Services for a portion of Electoral Area 'H' - Rual Princeton.”

The council authorized staff to purchase components to update & replace the outdated airport fuel system from AGFT (Aviation Ground Fueling Technologies) for the sum of $203,728.29 including tax, freight, & installation. ^[13]

“THAT Council authorize staff to purchase components to update & replace the outdated airport fuel system from AGFT (Aviation Ground Fueling Technologies) for the sum of $203,728.29 including tax, freight, & installation; ^[13]”

Princeton Municipal Campground Water System Upgrades ($352,000.00, $25,000) — Town council would authorize staff to purchase and install a filtration system, chlorine contact piping, and a UV system for the Municipal Campground water system for up to the sum ^[9][16]

“THAT Council authorize staff to purchase and install a filtration system, chlorine contact piping, and a UV system for the Municipal Campground water system for up to the sum of $352,000.00 not including GST; AND THAT Council authorize staff to manage and approve all aspects of t ^[9][16]”

Earth Day Activities — the Town of Princeton be informed that Princeton will support community Earth Day activities on Saturday, April 20 with the Princeton landfill offering a free dump day with restric ^[5]

“THAT the Town of Princeton be informed that Princeton will support community Earth Day activities on Saturday, April 20 with the Princeton landfill offering a free dump day with restrictions on a few items. AND THAT the community can pick up a maximum of two large garbage bags fr ^[5]”

Disk Golf Park Information — Town council would be informed that the Recreation Department and Similkameen Valley Disc Golf Club continue to work together in the development of the Whistling Kettle Disc Golf C ^[10][11][12]

“THAT Council be informed that the Recreation Department and Similkameen Valley Disc Golf Club continue to work together in the development of the Whistling Kettle Disc Golf Course located on Laurie Currie Way. 2024 Whistling Kettle Disc Golf Park- Staff Report 6699 Whistling Kett ^[10][11][12]”

The council approved a donation of $50,000 from Optimum Crush to the Town of Princeton Recreation Department for the construction of a new playground with a mining theme.

“THAT Council be informed that the Town of Princeton Recreation Department will be awarded a $50,000 donation from Optimum Crush in May;”

The council authorized the expenditure of an additional $72,622.15 in reserve funds from the Water & Sewer Project for work done to the Billiter & Warren Booster Station Replacement Project. ^[4]

“THAT Council authorizes the expenditure of an additional $ 72,622.15 in reserve funds from the Water & Sewer Project for work done to the Billiter & Warren Booster Station Replacement Project. ^[4]”

Princeton Fish & Game Association — item 8.1 be received and filed. ^[21]

“THAT item 8.1 be received and filed. ^[21]”

Canadian Alcohol Use Disorder Society — a letter of support from the Town of Princeton be provided to the Canadian Alcohol Use Disorder Society to assist with their grant applications. Request from CAUDS-Letter of suppor ^[15][22]

“THAT a letter of support from the Town of Princeton be provided to the Canadian Alcohol Use Disorder Society to assist with their grant applications. Request from CAUDS-Letter of support for grant applications CAUDS-Draft Ltr_Princeton (002) ^[15][22]”

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 ^[18][19][20]

“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+ ^[18][19][20]”

2024-2028 Financial Plan Bylaw — Town council would give the Town of Princeton Financial Plan Bylaw No. 1045, 2023 third reading as amended. 2024 Financial Plan Report Budgetary Changes 2024 2024 Financial Plan By ^[6][14]

“THAT Council give the Town of Princeton Financial Plan Bylaw No. 1045, 2023 third reading as amended. 2024 Financial Plan Report Budgetary Changes 2024 2024 Financial Plan Bylaw ^[6][14]”

2024 Tax Rates Bylaw — Town council would gives first, second and third readings to the Tax Rates Bylaw No. 1050, 2024. 2024 Tax Rate Report 2024 Tax Rates Bylaw Copy of schedule704_2023 (1) ^[7][17]

“THAT Council gives first, second and third readings to the Tax Rates Bylaw No. 1050, 2024. 2024 Tax Rate Report 2024 Tax Rates Bylaw Copy of schedule704_2023 (1) ^[7][17]”