Orangeville Council approves street lamps, transient room tax, business licenses and multiple policies; accessory dwelling unit ordinance tabled

The Orangeville City Council at its Aug. 14 regular session approved a package of routine and policy measures, including a $73,078 contract to add street lights on the north end of town and Cemetery Road, adoption of a city transient room tax ordinance, approval of two local business licenses and adoption of two administrative resolutions covering credit-card and information-technology use.

The council unanimously approved payment of the city’s bills and warrants and the July 10, 2025 regular-session minutes before taking up individual agenda items. On motions that passed, the council:

- Approved a contract to install additional post lamps on the north end of Orangeville and along Cemetery Road at a cost of $73,078. Funding will come from BC Road funds, a state‑restricted road/safety fund the city receives. The council voted 5-0 to approve the expenditure.

- Adopted Ordinance 2025-4 to collect a 1% transient room tax for short‑term rentals and similar lodging (rentals of 30 days or less). The council voted 5-0 to adopt the ordinance; the item implements local collection of revenue already flowing through the county.

- Tabled Ordinance 2025-5 (accessory…