Princeton City Council heard committee and department reports at Monday night’s meeting, including an update about renovation projects at the police and fire departments.
Police Chief Chris King reported at a city council meeting in January that the staff had moved back into the renovated police station with a few minor things to be completed. Once those were completed, Chief King said he would give the council a tour. However, at Monday night’s meeting, he said they are having to redo the floors and he anticipates being able to offer the tour soon to council members.
Meanwhile, Fire Chief Brent Francis reported at the January council meeting that repairs to the fire station ceiling were completed, and a door was replaced. He noted there were still a couple of overhead door motors to be replaced, but repairs were moving forward. At Monday night’s meeting, he said the front doors to the fire station had been finished.
Councilwoman Pat George provided an overview of the Princeton Water and Wastewater Commission’s meeting on January 26th meeting. She said work is still in progress for the Cost of Service Survey. In addition, she said the staff at Princeton Water answered several calls during the latest round of cold temperatures related to freezing pipes and water lines that had burst.
George also reported there will be some upgrades on water meters and some other repairs.
click to download audioShe also noted Princeton Water and Wastewater has requested round one of a Cleaner Water grant.
The city council also heard an update from the Princeton Electric Plant Board from board member and councilman Jim Joiner, who said the utility pole replacement in the area of Deerfield is still in progress due to the weather and he asked motorists to continue to use caution in this area.
Joiner also said both of the Princeton Electric coal-fired boiling units are operating and continuing to progress along.
click to download audioJoiner, who is also a member of the Princeton-Caldwell County Airport Board, said the airport has received several thousands of gallons of aviation fuel.
click to download audioThe city council also heard a finance update from Stacy Boone, who said the City of Princeton is running at 57% of budgeted revenue which she noted is “healthy.” She added that budgeted expenditures are at 52% which is primarily due to all the paving done in July and August. She also noted they would get more detailed information when an audit has been completed.
