At Monday night’s meeting, Mayor Brock Thomas announced the date the City of Princeton’s spring trash pick-up day would begin for city residents.
Mayor Thomas, in the absence of Public Works Director David Sullenger, announced that spring trash pick-up day would commence on Monday, March 13th.
click to download audioResidents must not set items out before Friday, March 10th, at the request of Public Works. Additionally, the load must be limited to one standard pickup truck load per household and must be bagged or boxed, and placed curbside without blocking sidewalks or ditches. All items must be under 100 pounds, and items such as yard waste, air conditioners, batteries, tires, construction debris, and other EPA-related items are prohibited. Household trash should not be included with the spring pick-up pile, and any containers desired to be kept should not be left out with the trash.
Mayor Thomas also reported that the repair and renovation project for the swimming pool at the City-County Park was making good progress
click to download audioHe further noted that Youth, Inc. was actively seeking to fill a field maintenance position.
In new business, the city council approved the only item on the agenda — the Hazard Mitigation Plan resolution which is renewed every 5 years with the Pennyrile Area Development District.
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In other reports from departments and committees, Princeton Fire Chief Brent Francis reminded everyone that Spring Fire Season is underway
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Police Chief Chris King reported that overall, his agency had a good year.
click to download audioCouncilman Jim Joiner, a member of the Princeton-Caldwell County Airport Board, reported that the Kentucky Department of Aviation had recently sent a team to check out the runway.
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And Councilwoman Pat George, a member of the Princeton Water & Wastewater Commission, reported that the Cost of Study Survey should be completed in April and they will be accepting bids for the purchase of a new vacuum truck.
click to download audioThe next regularly scheduled Princeton City Council meeting will be Monday, March 6th, at 5:00 p.m. Anyone who would like to address the council at this meeting should call City Clerk Julie Poole at (270) 365-9575 the Monday before the scheduled council meeting to be added to the agenda.
