Town of Princeton Council Meeting - February 4, 2026

  • summary …plete the process of borrowing funds for a second Fire Hall and training facility for the Princeton Volunteer Fire Department.
  • analysis …would allow the town to borrow funds for a second Fire Hall and training facility for the Princeton Volunteer Fire Department, which would improve public safety in the area.

Town Council Approves Fees and Charges Amendment, Zoning Bylaw Changes

  • summary …ceton Council approved the Fees and Charges Amendment No. 2 Bylaw, which will implement a fire department response fee. They also gave first and second reading to a zoning bylaw amendment for a m…
  • decisions …— The Council approved the Fees and Charges Amendment No. 2 Bylaw, which will implement a fire department response fee.
  • analysis Fees and Charges Amendment: The amendment will implement a fire department response fee, which may affect residents and businesses in the area.
  • by_item 10.1 Fees and Charges Amendment No. 2 Bylaw The bylaw will implement a fire department response fee. THAT the Town of Princeton Fees and Charges Amendment No. 2 Bylaw No. 1060,…

Fire department expense coverage program discussed at Town of Princeton meeting

  • summary … of the program, which involves working with insurance companies to recover costs after a fire department callout. The program has been successful in Ontario, with over a third of fire department…
  • summary …does not charge property owners a fee, but rather asks insurance companies to pay for the fire department expense coverage. The funds recovered stay within the fire service budget and can be used…
  • analysis Fire department expense coverage: The program could help fire departments in the Town of Princeton recove…

Council Decides on Grants and Reserve Transfers

  • summary …ect. The Permissive Tax Exemption report was received for information only. The Princeton Fire Department provided an update on their calls and activities, including a new fire hall and a new fir…

Council Approves Grants and Fire Truck for Princeton Volunteer Fire Department

  • summary …pted a fire protection vehicle from the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen for the Princeton Volunteer Fire Department. The vehicle is a 2003 Ford F550 4x4 truck, and the source of funds for the purchase is a…
  • decisions …pted a fire protection vehicle from the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen for the Princeton Volunteer Fire Department.
  • next …pport the Emergency Operation Center, and the fire protection vehicle will be used by the Princeton Volunteer Fire Department.
  • analysis Fire Protection Vehicle: The fire protection vehicle will be used by the Princeton Volunteer Fire Department to respond to emergencies and protect the community.
  • by_item …pted a fire protection vehicle from the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen for the Princeton Volunteer Fire Department. THAT Council accepts the provision of one fire protection vehicle from the Regional Dist…
  • by_item … protection vehicle from the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen for the use of the Princeton Volunteer Fire Department: One (1) 2003, Ford F550 4X4 truck for the cost of $14,000.00 + applicable taxes;

What town council did on 2024-11-06: Regular Meeting of Council

  • decisions …protection vehicles from the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen for the use of the Princeton Volunteer Fire Department:
  • by_item …protection vehicles from the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen for the use of the Princeton Volunteer Fire Department: THAT Council accepts the provision of two fire protection vehicles from the Regional Di…
  • by_item …protection vehicles from the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen for the use of the Princeton Volunteer Fire Department: One (1) 2002 Ford F550 4X4 truck for the cost of $18,200.00 + applicable taxes One (1) 2…

Town of Princeton council allocates $143,286.50 for various projects

  • summary …e Princeton Emergency Support Services (ESS) program, and a $40,000 grant for the Town of Princeton Volunteer Fire Department. The council also authorized the Chief Administrative Officer to bid for the Town of Prin…
  • lede …t for the Princeton Emergency Support Services (ESS) program, and a grant for the Town of Princeton Volunteer Fire Department. The council also authorized the Chief Administrative Officer to bid for the Town of Prin…
  • decisions UBCM Grant Application to Support the Town of Princeton Volunteer Fire Department — passed — The council supported an application for a $40,000 grant from the Community Em…
  • analysis UBCM Grant Application to Support the Town of Princeton Volunteer Fire Department: The grant will support the volunteer fire department, which may benefit residents in cas…
  • analysis …on to Support the Town of Princeton Volunteer Fire Department: The grant will support the volunteer fire department, which may benefit residents in case of emergencies.
  • by_item 6.4 UBCM Grant Application to Support the Town of Princeton Volunteer Fire Department The council supported an application for a $40,000 grant from the Community Emergency Prepare…

Council adopts 2024-2028 Financial Plan Bylaw and Tax Rates Bylaw

  • summary …that value is $1,210.19. The council also received and filed a report from the Princeton Fire Department Officers for 2024. The report lists the department's officers and their roles.
  • decisions Princeton Fire Department Officers 2024 — received and filed — The council received and filed a report from the Pri…
  • decisions …rs 2024 — received and filed — The council received and filed a report from the Princeton Fire Department Officers for 2024, which lists the department's officers and their roles.

Town Council Approves Revenue Anticipation Bylaw and Fire Service Agreement

  • summary …n the town and Young Life of Canada (DBA Rock Ridge Canyon). The agreement will allow the Princeton Volunteer Fire Department to provide fire protection services to Young Life of Canada, with services based on a cos…
  • lede …n the town and Young Life of Canada (DBA Rock Ridge Canyon). The agreement will allow the Princeton Volunteer Fire Department to provide fire protection services to Young Life of Canada, with services based on a cos…
  • analysis Fire Service Agreement: The agreement will allow the Princeton Volunteer Fire Department to provide fire protection services to Young Life of Canada, with services based on a cos…
  • by_item …idge Canyon) Council approved a resolution to support the agreement, which will allow the Princeton Volunteer Fire Department to provide fire protection services to Young Life of Canada. THAT Council approves a reso…
  • by_item …roves a resolution to support staff to initiate and sign a service agreement allowing the Princeton Volunteer Fire Department to provide Fire Protection Services to Young Life of Canada (DBA Rock Ridge Canyon);

Council Approves $350,000 Grant for Volunteer Fire Department

  • summary Council approved a $350,000 grant for the Volunteer Fire Department Training Center. The grant will be used to support the training center and improve the qu…
  • decisions UBCM Grant Application to Support the Town of Princeton Volunteer Fire Department — passed — Council approved a $350,000 grant for the Volunteer Fire Department Training C…
  • decisions … Princeton Volunteer Fire Department — passed — Council approved a $350,000 grant for the Volunteer Fire Department Training Center.
  • by_item 6.1 UBCM Grant Application to Support the Town of Princeton Volunteer Fire Department Council approved a $350,000 grant for the Volunteer Fire Department Training Center. THAT…
  • by_item …the Town of Princeton Volunteer Fire Department Council approved a $350,000 grant for the Volunteer Fire Department Training Center. THAT the Town of Princeton applies to receive and manage the Fire Chief’…
  • by_item …tion of BC/ OFC Live Fire Training Centre Project Grant in the amount of $350,000 for the Volunteer Fire Department Training Center.

Town Council Approves Funding for Fire Department and Emergency Operations Center

  • summary The Town of Princeton Council approved funding for the Volunteer Fire Department and the Emergency Operations Center. The council also approved the purchase of a trailer …
  • summary …ncil also approved the purchase of a trailer for wildfire protection. The funding for the fire department and emergency operations center will come from a Community Emergency Preparedness Fund (C…
  • lede …ceton Council met on August 2, 2023, to discuss various topics, including funding for the Volunteer Fire Department and the Emergency Operations Center. The council approved the funding for both department…
  • lede …ommunity Emergency Preparedness Fund (CEPF) grant. The grant will provide $30,000 for the fire department and $150,000 for the emergency operations center. The council also approved the purchase …
  • decisions Grant Application to Support the Volunteer Fire Department — passed — The council approved the funding for the Volunteer Fire Department, which will…
  • decisions …Support the Volunteer Fire Department — passed — The council approved the funding for the Volunteer Fire Department, which will come from a Community Emergency Preparedness Fund (CEPF) grant in the amount …
  • decisions …rom a Community Emergency Preparedness Fund (CEPF) grant in the amount of $30,000 for the Volunteer Fire Department Equipment and Training.
  • analysis Emergency Preparedness: The funding for the Emergency Operations Center and the Volunteer Fire Department will help the town prepare for emergencies and reduce the risk of disasters.
  • by_item 6.3 UBCM Grant Application to Support the Town of Princeton Volunteer Fire Department The council approved the funding for the Volunteer Fire Department, which will come from a Co…
  • by_item … the Town of Princeton Volunteer Fire Department The council approved the funding for the Volunteer Fire Department, which will come from a Community Emergency Preparedness Fund (CEPF) grant. THAT the Town…
  • by_item …age a Community Emergency Preparedness Fund (CEPF) grant in the amount of $30,000 for the Volunteer Fire Department Equipment and Training.

Princeton Council Approves Funding for Fire Department, Community Projects

  • delegations Princeton Volunteer Fire Department — funding for a utility trailer and structural protection equipment
  • summary …wn council has approved funding for several community projects, including a grant for the Princeton Volunteer Fire Department to purchase a utility trailer and structural protection equipment. The council also supp…
  • decisions Grant for Princeton Volunteer Fire Department — passed — The council approved a grant for the Princeton Volunteer Fire Department to pu…
  • decisions …t for Princeton Volunteer Fire Department — passed — The council approved a grant for the Princeton Volunteer Fire Department to purchase a utility trailer and structural protection equipment for no more than $30,00…
  • analysis Fire Department Funding: The grant will provide essential equipment for the Princeton Volunteer Fire Depa…
  • analysis Fire Department Funding: The grant will provide essential equipment for the Princeton Volunteer Fire Department to respond to emergencies in the community.
  • by_item 6.4 Grant for Princeton Volunteer Fire Department The grant will provide essential equipment for the Princeton Volunteer Fire Department to res…
  • by_item …or Princeton Volunteer Fire Department The grant will provide essential equipment for the Princeton Volunteer Fire Department to respond to emergencies in the community. THAT Council approves the purchase of a utili…
  • by_item …il approves the purchase of a utility trailer and structural protection equipment for the Princeton Volunteer Fire Department for no more than $30,000 + GST subject to grant funding approval;

Town of Princeton council approves vehicle purchases and fireworks display

  • summary …re danger rating assessment for the Merritt Fire Zone, a site assessment by the Princeton Fire Department, and the attendance of the Princeton Fire Department at the event. The council received …
  • summary …, a site assessment by the Princeton Fire Department, and the attendance of the Princeton Fire Department at the event. The council received the 2020 Tax Sale report for information only. The re…
  • lede …re danger rating assessment for the Merritt Fire Zone, a site assessment by the Princeton Fire Department, and the attendance of the Princeton Fire Department at the event.
  • lede …, a site assessment by the Princeton Fire Department, and the attendance of the Princeton Fire Department at the event.

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