The Caldwell County Fiscal Court met Tuesday morning, making key decisions for the community, including the transfer of City-County Park ownership to the City.
Magistrates unanimously approved a resolution officially transferring City-County Park ownership to the City, ending years of shared management between the City and County.
click to download audioJudge-Executive Kota Young also noted that the county will continue to provide funding for the park.
District 2 Magistrate Jeff Boone pointed out that both municipalities currently appoint members to the City-County Park Board, but felt the board was not being managed effectively. He said the transfer allows one entity to oversee the park more responsibly.
click to download audioJudge Young stated that this ownership transfer will enhance the efficiency of the City-County Park’s oversight and operations.
In other new business, magistrates reviewed two bids for the old Health Department building, which Fiscal Court recently declared surplus.
click to download audioBoone explained that he wanted to reject both bids, stating that accepting either one of these offers would not be financially responsible for the county.
The Fiscal Court unanimously rejected both bids.
During comments, District 4 Magistrate Jeff Simms spoke about Kentucky Highway 139 South, which was closed Monday night by the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet as a result of high water.
click to download audioHe noted that, in defense of the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, Caldwell County typically receives an average of 24.8 inches of rainfall a year, but so far this year, the county has seen around 45 inches—a level that many local residents have not experienced in their lifetimes.
According to Judge Young, they have scheduled a meeting with officials from the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet to address a plan for KY 139/Cadiz Road.
WPKY’s News Edge will have more from the Caldwell County Fiscal Court meeting in the coming days.
