Princeton Town Briefs

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What happened

Town Council Approves Water Metering Program and Diking Study

Quick view

The Town of Princeton Council has approved a $5 million grant to implement a residential water metering program. The program will be fully funded by the British Columbia Water Meter Pilot Program. Council also authorized staff to submit a full proposal for a funding application for a diking system ownership study and Similkameen Dike Upgrades Pre-Design Report through the DRIF program. The study will explore options for upgrading the diking system to improve flood protection and environmental sustainability. Additionally, Council approved the adoption of the Fees and Charges Amendment No. 1 Bylaw No. 1055, 2024, which includes changes to cemetery services fees. The Back Country Horsemen Society of British Columbia requested that Council attend their Annual Rendezvous opening ceremony on May 17th, 2025, and that a Council member say a few words to welcome their members to Princeton. Council agreed to attend the ceremony and participate in the welcome.
FACT · Decisions / recommendations

What was decided (or proposed)

  • passed — British Columbia Water Meter Pilot Project Funding Application: Council authorized staff to submit an application to the British Columbia Water Meter Pilot Program for the implementation/installation of a residential water metering program, and supported the project up to $5,000,000, 100% funded through the program. [18]
  • passed — Diking Ownership Study and Similkameen Dike Upgrades Pre-Design Report: Council authorized staff to submit a full proposal for a funding application for EOI 1056: Diking System Ownership Study and Similkameen Dike Upgrades Pre-Design Report through the DRIF program, and supported the project and committed to cost overruns. [6]
  • passed — Fees and Charges Bylaw Amendment No. 1 Bylaw No. 1055, 2024: Council adopted the Fees and Charges Amendment No. 1 Bylaw No. 1055, 2024, which includes changes to cemetery services fees. [4][5][20][22]
FACT · Next

What comes next

  • The Town of Princeton will move forward with implementing the residential water metering program and exploring options for upgrading the diking system.
FACT · Delegations

Who spoke

  • The Back Country Horsemen Society of British Columbia — Council to attend their Annual Rendezvous opening ceremony on May 17th, 2025, and for a Council member to say a few words to welcome their members to Princeton.
CONTEXT · Who may be affected

Stakes & interests

Water Metering Program

The program will help the Town of Princeton to better manage its water resources and reduce water waste. It will also provide residents with more accurate information about their water usage.

Diking System Ownership Study and Similkameen Dike Upgrades Pre-Design Report

The study will explore options for upgrading the diking system to improve flood protection and environmental sustainability. It will also help the Town of Princeton to better manage its flood risk and protect its residents and businesses.

FACT · By item

Item notes

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

4.2 School District No. 58

School District No. 58

6.1 Public Hearing Report – Agricultural Land Commission Exclusion Application – 151 Airport Road

Public Hearing Report – Agricultural Land Commission Exclusion Application – 151 Airport Road — the Public Hearing Report for the Agricultural Land Commission Exclusion Application for the property located at 151 Airport Road be received and filed. Public Hearing Staff Report [7][8][9][10][12][13][14][15][17][19]

“THAT the Public Hearing Report for the Agricultural Land Commission Exclusion Application for the property located at 151 Airport Road be received and filed. Public Hearing Staff Report Email from Janel Vandergulik - 2 Email from Janel Vandergulik -1 Email from Marcella Kinsella [7][8][9][10][12][13][14][15][17][19]”

6.2 British Columbia Water Meter Pilot Project Funding Application

The project will be fully funded by the British Columbia Water Meter Pilot Program. [18]

“THAT Council authorize staff to submit an application to the British Columbia Water Meter Pilot Program for the implementation/installation of a residential water metering program. [18]”

6.3 Diking Ownership Study and Similkameen Dike Upgrades Pre-Design Report

The study will explore options for upgrading the diking system to improve flood protection and environmental sustainability. [6]

“THAT Council authorize staff to submit a full proposal for a funding application for EOI 1056: Diking System Ownership Study and Similkameen Dike Upgrades Pre-Design Report through the DRIF program; [6]”

9.1 The Back Country Horsemen Society of British Columbia

The Back Country Horsemen Society of British Columbia — Town council would attend the Annual Rendezvous Opening Ceremony on May 17th, 2025 at 10:00 am as available; AND THAT either the Mayor or a Council members say a few words and welc [11]

“THAT Council attend the Annual Rendezvous Opening Ceremony on May 17th, 2025 at 10:00 am as available; AND THAT either the Mayor or a Council members say a few words and welcome the Back Country Horsemen Society of British Columbia's members to Princeton. Invitation letter [11]”

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

Fees and Charges Bylaw Amendment No. 1 Bylaw No. 1055, 2024 — the Town of Princeton Fees and Charges Amendment No. 1 Bylaw No. 1055, 2024 be adopted. Staff Report - 2024 Fees and Charges Adjustment Bylaw 2024 Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw [4][5][20][22]

“THAT the Town of Princeton Fees and Charges Amendment No. 1 Bylaw No. 1055, 2024 be adopted. Staff Report - 2024 Fees and Charges Adjustment Bylaw 2024 Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw 2024_Cemetery_Services_Fees.XLSX CEMETERY-FeeInfo-JanDec2024-compressed cemetery-fees-schedule [4][5][20][22]”

Open questions

  • What are the potential impacts of the diking system ownership study and Similkameen Dike Upgrades Pre-Design Report on the Town of Princeton's flood protection and environmental sustainability?

Sources

  1. CivicWeb meeting
  2. Agenda document
  3. YouTube recording
  4. 64538
  5. 64539
  6. Diking Ownership Study (Report)
  7. Email from Janel Vandergulik - 2
  8. Email from Janel Vandergulik -1
  9. Email from Marcella Kinsella
  10. Email from Ole Vig
  11. Invitation letter
  12. John Henry-329 Tulameen Avenue
  13. Letter from Hilarry Glicksohn
  14. Letter from Mary Masiel
  15. Letter from Vermilion Forks Field Naturalists
  16. Meter Pilot Project Applicant Guide_V2
  17. NTBC_opposition letter_Princeton Development_2024
  18. Residential Water Meter Program
  19. Solitaire Steele ALR speech
  20. 64540
  21. drif-program_guide
  22. 64542

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Brief 847 · 2025-01-15