Princeton Town Briefs

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From the recording

Princeton council discusses budget, grants, and infrastructure projects

Quick view

The Town of Princeton council met on January 21st to discuss the 2026 budget and grants from the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen (RDOS). Wayne Making, RDOS Deputy Chief Financial Officer, presented the RDOS budget for Princeton, which includes a 21.54% increase in contributions from the town. The council also discussed infrastructure projects, including the replacement of the Klargester RBC and supporting structure, which is estimated to cost $529,851.00 excluding GST. The project will be awarded to Peak Air Industrial. Additionally, the council considered the appointment of Murray Smith from KPMG as Municipal Auditor for the 2025 fiscal year.
FACT · Decisions / recommendations

What was decided (or proposed)

  • recommended — Appointment of Auditor: The council recommended the appointment of Murray Smith from KPMG as Municipal Auditor for the 2025 fiscal year. [5][7]
  • recommended — Klargester RBC Replacement: The council recommended the replacement of the Klargester RBC and supporting structure, which is estimated to cost $529,851.00 excluding GST, and awarded the project to Peak Air Industrial. [9]
FACT · Next

What comes next

  • The council will consider the budget and grants further in the coming weeks.
FACT · Delegations

Who spoke

  • Wayne Making, RDOS Deputy Chief Financial Officer — Presentation of the RDOS budget for Princeton
CONTEXT · Who may be affected

Stakes & interests

RDOS Budget

The RDOS budget for Princeton includes a 21.54% increase in contributions from the town, which may impact local taxpayers.

FACT · By item

Item notes

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

4.2 RDOS-Wayne Making Deputy Financial Officer

RDOS-Wayne Making Deputy Financial Officer [6]

6.1 Klargester RBC Replacement

The project is estimated to cost $529,851.00 excluding GST. [9]

“THAT Council approves the replacement of the Klargester RBC and supporting structure and awards the project to Peak Air Industrial for the sum of $529,851.00 excluding GST. [9]”

6.2 Appointment of Auditor

Appointment of Auditor — Town council would appoints Murray Smith from KPMG as Municipal Auditor for the 2025 fiscal year. 2026 Appointment of Auditor Auditor RFP Evaluation Sheets [5][7]

“THAT Council appoints Murray Smith from KPMG as Municipal Auditor for the 2025 fiscal year. 2026 Appointment of Auditor Auditor RFP Evaluation Sheets [5][7]”

10.1 Official Community Plan (OCP) Amendment Bylaw No.1061, 2025-Third Reading

Official Community Plan (OCP) Amendment Bylaw No.1061, 2025-Third Reading — Town council would give the Town of Princeton “Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 1061, 2025” third reading. Staff Report - OCP Bylaw third reading OCP Amendment Bylaw No. [10][11][14]

“THAT Council give the Town of Princeton “Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 1061, 2025” third reading. Staff Report - OCP Bylaw third reading OCP Amendment Bylaw No. 1061, 2025 Schedule A and B [10][11][14]”

Open questions

  • What are the implications of the 21.54% increase in contributions from the town on local taxpayers?

Sources

  1. CivicWeb meeting
  2. Agenda document
  3. YouTube recording
  4. Regular Agenda - 21 Jan 2026 — Agenda Package
  5. 2026 Appointment of Auditor
  6. 2026 RDOS Road Show Budget Presentation Princeton
  7. Auditor RFP Evaluation Sheets
  8. Estimate 2018 (1)
  9. Klargester RBC Replacement 2026 Report (002)
  10. 69094
  11. 71170
  12. Regular Agenda - 17 Dec 2025 - Minutes - Pdf
  13. Special Meeting Agenda - 13 Jan 2026 - Minutes - Pdf
  14. Staff Report - OCP Bylaw third reading

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Brief 892 · 2026-01-21