What happened

Council approves cost-sharing agreement with school district and supports joint grant application for emergency operations centre equipment and training

Quick view

The Town of Princeton council has approved a cost-sharing agreement with School District No. 58 for the 2026 School Trustee Election. The agreement will see the town and school district share costs for the election. Council also supported a joint grant application by the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen to receive and manage the 2026 CEPF-Emergency Operations Centre Equipment & Training Grant funding of $30,000 on behalf of the town. Additionally, council authorized the issuance of a development permit for a business park development at 121 Stan Thompson Drive. The permit will allow for the construction of a 300 square meter truck and trailer inspection shop. Council also received and filed correspondence related to the Residential Water Meter Program and other matters. Finally, council directed staff to light up Town Hall in blue for the month of September to recognize Prostate Cancer Awareness Month.
FACT · Decisions / recommendations

What was decided (or proposed)

  • passed — 2026 Elections Cost Sharing Agreement - School District No. 58: Council approved a cost-sharing agreement with School District No. 58 for the 2026 School Trustee Election.
  • passed — 2026 UBCM Joint EOC Program Grant Application: Council supported a joint grant application by the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen to receive and manage the 2026 CEPF-Emergency Operations Centre Equipment & Training Grant funding of $30,000 on behalf of the town. [7]
  • passed — Business Park Development Permit Application: Council authorized the issuance of a development permit for a business park development at 121 Stan Thompson Drive.
  • passed — Correspondence Receive and File: Council received and filed correspondence related to the Residential Water Meter Program and other matters.
  • passed — Prostate Cancer Awareness Month: Council directed staff to light up Town Hall in blue for the month of September to recognize Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. [17]
FACT · Next

What comes next

  • The next regular council meeting is scheduled for August 19, 2026.
FACT · Delegations

Who spoke

  • None — None
CONTEXT · Who may be affected

Stakes & interests

Residential Water Meter Program

The program has been a source of controversy in the community, with some residents expressing concerns about the cost and impact on their homes.

Prostate Cancer Awareness Month

The town's decision to light up Town Hall in blue for the month of September is a show of support for those affected by prostate cancer.

FACT · By item

Item notes

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

6.1 2026 Elections Cost Sharing Agreement - School District No. 58

Council approved a cost-sharing agreement with School District No. 58 for the 2026 School Trustee Election.

“THAT the Town of Princeton enter into a Cost Sharing Agreement with School District No. 58 for the purpose of running the 2026 School Trustee Election;”

6.2 2026 UBCM Joint EOC Program Grant Application

Council supported a joint grant application by the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen to receive and manage the 2026 CEPF-Emergency Operations Centre Equipment & Training Grant funding of $30,000 on behalf of the town. [7]

“THAT the Town of Princeton Council supports the joint grant application by the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen to receive and manage the 2026 CEPF-Emergency Operations Centre Equipment & Training Grant funding ($30,000) on behalf of the Town of Princeton. [7]”

6.3 Business Park Development Permit Application

Council authorized the issuance of a development permit for a business park development at 121 Stan Thompson Drive.

“THAT Council authorize issuance of Development Permit No. DP-2026-05 for the property located at 121 Stan Thompson Drive, legally described as Lot B, Plan EPP118044, DL 932, KDYD, in accordance with the plans and conditions attached to and forming part of the permit.”

8.1 SILGA-Voluntary Involuntary Complex Care Letter

SILGA-Voluntary Involuntary Complex Care Letter [20]

8.2 Elect Respect - AVICC_UBCM_FCM Member Municipalities

Elect Respect - AVICC_UBCM_FCM Member Municipalities [10]

8.3 Keri Torgerson - Request to Enter Communication into the Public Record

Keri Torgerson - Request to Enter Communication into the Public Record [4][5][11][14]

8.4 Amanda Werry - Water Utility & Bylaw Amendments

Amanda Werry - Water Utility & Bylaw Amendments [9][12]

8.5 Residential Water Meter Program

Residential Water Meter Program [16]

8.6 Residential Water Meter Installation Program

Council received and filed correspondence related to the Residential Water Meter Program. [21]

“THAT items 8.1 to 8.6 be received and filed [21]”

9.1 Two Rivers Events Society

Two Rivers Events Society — Mayor and Council attend the Princeton High School Rodeo and Harvest Festival on September 19th, 2026 as available. Harvest Festival Invitation [13]

“THAT Mayor and Council attend the Princeton High School Rodeo and Harvest Festival on September 19th, 2026 as available. Harvest Festival Invitation [13]”

9.2 Prostate Cancer Awareness Month

Council directed staff to light up Town Hall in blue for the month of September to recognize Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. [17]

“THAT Council direct staff to light up Town Hall in blue for the month of September to recognize Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. [17]”

Open questions

  • What are the implications of the cost-sharing agreement with School District No. 58 for the 2026 School Trustee Election?

Sources

  1. CivicWeb meeting
  2. Agenda document
  3. YouTube recording
  4. 07.13.2026.Request to Enter Communication into Public Record_Redacted
  5. 149 Tapton Avenue - Water Meter Installation - Information & Deferral Request
  6. 2026 ELECTION COST-SHARING AGREEMENTForm No-5-1
  7. 2026 EOC UBCM Funding joint RDOS TOP 2.0 application
  8. DRAFT Development Permit DP-2026-05
  9. Disclosure07.15.26
  10. Elect Respect - AVICC-UBCM-FCM Member Municipalities 2026-07-06.docx_Redacted
  11. Email - July 13, 2026
  12. Email-Amanda Holden_Redacted
  13. Harvest Festival Invitation
  14. Keri Torgerson & Sheila Torgerson
  15. LUIB 2026
  16. Response to Correspondence
  17. September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month
  18. Signage - 121 Stan Thompson Drive
  19. Site Plans 121 Stan Thompson Drive
  20. Voluntary Involuntary Complex Care Letter_Redacted
  21. Water Meter Installation Guide
  22. Minutes document

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