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Princeton council approves transit and infrastructure contracts, introduces two ordinances for Dec. 22 hearings
Summary
At its Dec. 8 meeting the Princeton council approved a one‑year extension for transit services, awarded traffic‑signal and sewer repair contracts, authorized Crown Castle site licenses, ratified a deer‑processing contract, and introduced two ordinances with public hearings set for Dec. 22.
Princeton — In addition to adopting a short‑term rental ordinance, the Princeton mayor and council on Dec. 8 approved a slate of routine resolutions and introduced two ordinances for later public hearings.
Key votes and introductions:
- Resolution 25-400: Authorized a one‑year extension to a contract with We Drive You Inc. for public transit services for an amount not to exceed $384,407.28. The council approved the extension by voice vote.
- Resolution 25-401: Awarded a bid contract to Edward H. Cray Inc. for traffic signal maintenance for 2026–2027, amount not to exceed $86,960. Council members asked the vendor to review timing at the Terhune and Harrison intersection.
- Resolution 25-402: Approved an emergency on‑call sanitary sewer repairs contract to Waters & Bugbee Inc. for an amount not to exceed $500,000; staff said the award reflects a reduced on‑call quantity and the council would be notified if spending exceeds the cap.
- Resolutions 25-403 and 25-404: Authorized site license agreements with Crown Castle Fiber LLC, including a site license for 120 John Street (25-403) and additional wireless installations at 45 Cutler Road, 246 Valley Road, 70 Jefferson Road and 250 Hawthorne Avenue (25-404). Council members noted continued improvements to cell service.
- Resolution 25-405: Authorized a contract with We Drive You, Inc. for operation and maintenance of a Princeton transit express route (not to exceed $309,840.04). Council described the service as a one‑year pilot with on‑route 'hail' functionality and said ridership would be monitored and the route adjusted or discontinued as needed.
- Resolution 25-406: Ratified a contract with Valley Butcher LLC for deer processing services, amount not to exceed $20,625; council discussed whether processed deer are made available to food‑insecurity programs and staff confirmed that was the practice in past arrangements.
Ordinance introductions:
- Ordinance 25-21 (lane use reservations; chapter 11) — introduced on Dec. 8 with public hearing scheduled for Dec. 22, 2025; roll‑call votes recorded as 'Yes' on introduction.
- Ordinance 25-22 (salaries and compensation) — introduced on Dec. 8 with public hearing scheduled for Dec. 22, 2025; roll‑call votes recorded as 'Yes' on introduction.
Consent agenda: The council approved payment of bills and release of a maintenance guarantee by voice vote.
The meeting record shows the council moved to adjourn after public comment and closed the session for the night.
