Princeton City Council approved the budget for Fiscal Year 2023 on the second reading at Monday night’s meeting which includes funding for the City-County Park.
Council members unanimously approved the $7.59 million dollar budget that includes $1.1 million for the revitalization of the City/County Park, with $850,000 of that amount to be spent on the aquatic facility.
The council also approved the reappointment of Tiffany Massey to the Princeton Tourist and Convention Commission with a term to expire on June 25, 2025.
During committee reports, Councilman Jim Joiner said the Princeton-Caldwell County Airport Board had approved a patch and repair proposal for the Hangar 1 roof.
click to download audioDuring the mayor’s report, Kota Young expressed his gratitude to everyone involved in planning the Juneteenth celebration at Dotson Park and said he thought it went over well.
Councilwoman Pat George thanked Carolyn Traum for Sunday’s Juneteenth tour of the African American Cemetery at Cedar Hill.
click to download audioCouncilman Carl Copeland also expressed his gratitude for all the work Traum put into the tour.
click to download audioMayor Young agreed.
click to download audioAnyone who would like to address the council at its next meeting should call City Clerk Julie Poole at (270) 365-9575 to be added to the agenda.
