Council Approves Funding for Off-Road Vehicle Access Review Committee

The committee will examine whether regulated Off-Road Vehicle (ORV) access should be considered on certain designated municipal roadways or routes within the Town of Princeton.

Luke MacBain, Director of The 30/30 Stories

Council supported the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen to apply for, receive, and manage the 2026 CEPF- Emergency Support Services Equipment & Training Grant funding ($30,000) on behalf of the Town of Princeton.^[5]

“THAT the Town of Princeton Council supports the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen to apply for, receive, and manage the 2026 CEPF- Emergency Support Services Equipment & Training Grant funding ($30,000) on behalf of the Town of Princeton. ^[5]”

Council authorized the Mayor and CAO to sign a renewal of the 12 Month Social Media Marketing Contract with Luke MacBain at the current monthly rate of $5500 plus taxes per month.^{[4] [9][14]}

“THAT Council receives a revised copy of the Social Media contract; AND THAT Council authorizes the Mayor and CAO to sign a renewal of the 12 Month Social Media Marketing Contract with Luke MacBain at the current monthly rate of $5500 plus taxes per month as part of the continued Economic Development and Tourism Marketing strategy. ^[9][14]”

Council approved a budget of up to $2,000 from the Grant-in-Aid budget for public engagement and approved expenses for the committee.^{[13] [11][12]}

“THAT Council approve a budget of up to $2,000 from the Grant-in-Aid budget for public engagement and approved expenses; AND THAT limited staff support be provided where operationally feasible and approved by the Chief Administrative Officer. ^[11][12][13]”

Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen — item 8.1 be received and filed. ^[10][16]

“THAT item 8.1 be received and filed. ^[10][16]”

Council authorized funding of the $600 registration fee for one eligible Princeton student to attend the 98th Parliamentary Session.^{[19] [18]}

“THAT Council authorize funding of the $600 registration fee for one eligible Princeton student to attend the 98th Parliamentary Session, with the funding to be provided from the Town's Grant-in-Aid budget line. ^[18][19]”

Council gave three readings to the Town of Princeton Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw Amendment No. 1068, 2026.^{[6] [7][8]}

“THAT the Town of Princeton Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw Amendment No. 1068, 2026 be given three readings; AND THAT staff be directed to advertise the proposed bylaw in accordance with Sections 94 and 227 of the Community Charter. ^[6][7][8]”