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Council Approves New Trailer for Emergency Services

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The Town of Princeton council has approved the purchase of a new trailer for the Emergency Support Services (ESS) team. The trailer, valued at $8,000, will be used to support ESS operations in Princeton and the surrounding region. The funds for the trailer come from a fully funded capital grant from the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen. The ESS team provides emergency support services, including housing, food, and animal care, during times of crisis. The new trailer will allow the team to store supplies and equipment in one place, making it easier to respond to emergencies. The council's decision was made during their regular meeting on December 18th, 2024.
FACT · Decisions / recommendations

What was decided (or proposed)

  • passed — Procurement of an ESS 6X10 Trailer: Council approved the purchase of a new trailer for the Emergency Support Services (ESS) team, valued at $8,000, funded by a fully funded capital grant from the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen.
FACT · Next

What comes next

  • The new trailer will be used to support ESS operations in Princeton and the surrounding region, and will be stored in a secure location to ensure the safety of emergency responders and the public.
FACT · Delegations

Who spoke

  • Lothar Greczmiel, representing ALERT — approval to move forward with the application to exclude land from the Agricultural Land Reserve at 151 Airport Road
CONTEXT · Who may be affected

Stakes & interests

Emergency Services

The new trailer will provide a secure and organized space for the ESS team to store supplies and equipment, making it easier for them to respond to emergencies and support the community during times of crisis.

FACT · By item

Item notes

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

4.1 Alert – Princeton Fair Grounds Use

Alert – Princeton Fair Grounds Use [7]

6.1 Application to Exclude Land from the Agricultural Land Reserve - 151 Airport Road

Application to Exclude Land from the Agricultural Land Reserve - 151 Airport Road — Town council would direct staff to forward the application to exclude land from the Agricultural Land Reserve, for 151 Airport Road, Princeton, BC to the Agricultural Land Commissi [10][11][14][22]

“THAT Council direct staff to forward the application to exclude land from the Agricultural Land Reserve, for 151 Airport Road, Princeton, BC to the Agricultural Land Commission. Forward ALC Exclusion Application-Staff Report Mapped area Sign Photos Notice of Public Hearing [10][11][14][22]”

6.2 Procurement of an ESS 6X10 Trailer

Council approved the purchase of a new trailer for the Emergency Support Services (ESS) team, valued at $8,000, funded by a fully funded capital grant from the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen.

“THAT Council accepts the purchase of One (1) 6x10 cargo trailer for the use of the Princeton Volunteer Emergency Support Services (ESS) Team AND THAT the source of funds for the purchases of the vehicles is a fully funded capital grant from the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen.”

8.2 Southern Interior Local Government Association (SILGA)

Southern Interior Local Government Association (SILGA) — items 8.1 to 8.2 be received and filed. [6]

“THAT items 8.1 to 8.2 be received and filed. [6]”

9.1 Southern Interior Local Government Association (SILGA)

Southern Interior Local Government Association (SILGA) — The Town of Princeton nominate Mayor Spencer Coyne as Director at Large for the Southern Interior Local Government Association. SILGA 2025 Call for Nominations [12]

“THAT The Town of Princeton nominate Mayor Spencer Coyne as Director at Large for the Southern Interior Local Government Association. SILGA 2025 Call for Nominations [12]”

10.1 Fees and Charges Bylaw Amendment No. 1 Bylaw No. 1055, 2024

Fees and Charges Bylaw Amendment No. 1 Bylaw No. 1055, 2024 — Town council would gives first, second and third readings to Town of Princeton Fees and Charges Amendment No. 1 Bylaw No. 1055, 2024 Staff Report - 2024 Fees and Charges Adjustment [5][9][15][16][17][18]

“THAT Council gives first, second and third readings to Town of Princeton Fees and Charges Amendment No. 1 Bylaw No. 1055, 2024 Staff Report - 2024 Fees and Charges Adjustment Bylaw 2024 Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw 2024_Cemetery_Services_Fees.XLSX CEMETERY-FeeInfo-JanDec2024- [5][9][15][16][17][18]”

Open questions

  • What other initiatives is the Town of Princeton council taking to support emergency services in the community?

Sources

  1. CivicWeb meeting
  2. Agenda document
  3. YouTube recording
  4. Regular Agenda - 18 Dec 2024 — Agenda Package
  5. 2024_Cemetery_Services_Fees.XLSX
  6. 2025 Call for Community excellence awards
  7. ALERT Deligation Request
  8. Buller Trailer
  9. CEMETERY-FeeInfo-JanDec2024-compressed
  10. Mapped area
  11. Notice of Public Hearing
  12. SILGA 2025 Call for Nominations
  13. SILGA 2025 Call for Resolutions
  14. 64553
  15. cemetery-fees-schedule
  16. mountain-view-cemetery-schedule-of-fees
  17. 2024 Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw
  18. Fees-and-Charges-Bylaw-(No.-4616)
  19. Committee of the Whole - 11 Dec 2024 - Minutes - Pdf
  20. Regular Agenda - 04 Dec 2024 - Minutes - Pdf
  21. Special Meeting Agenda - 27 Nov 2024 - Minutes - Pdf
  22. Forward ALC Exclusion Application-Staff Report

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