At Monday night’s meeting, the Princeton City Council was presented the 2023 economic impact figures for tourism in Caldwell County, received an update regarding storm damage at Cedar Hill Cemetery from the May 26 storms, and heard the current status of the City-County Pool.
During the department reports, Deputy City Clerk Jenny Clark announced that over 130 jobs were created as a result of tourism, which generated $17 million in spending in 2023.
click to download audioClark also reminded everyone that Arby’s will be hosting open interviews for management positions on Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Tourism Welcome Center in Princeton City Hall. She mentioned the date for additional interviews will be announced soon.
During the mayor’s report, Brock Thomas announced that the city had been awarded over $570,000 in SAFE funds.
click to download audioMayor Thomas also reported that plans are underway to address the damages at Cedar Hill Cemetery caused by the May 26 storms.
click to download audioHe also provided an update on the City-County Pool and expressed hope that it will be opening soon.
click to download audioIn new business, the city council unanimously authorized Mayor Thomas to advertise for bids related to vegetated debris removal from the May 26 storms.
City council members also received an update from Kevin Lane of the Caldwell County Animal Shelter regarding the discount spay and neuter vouchers that went on sale Monday.
click to download audioThe council also heard reports from the Princeton Water & Wastewater Commission and Princeton Electric Plant Board. WPKY’s News Edge will provide the information shared from those updates in the coming days.
