Hopkinsville City Council approved multiple ordinances including a Surface and Stormwater Utility Bond on second reading and heard an update about the flock camera system from Hopkinsville Police Chief Clayton Sumner.
The council unanimously approved a Surface and Stormwater Utility Bond on the second reading for an amount over $6.1 million for a labyrinth weir to be constructed on the South Fork Little River for flood control.
City Council also unanimously approved an operational budget amendment to the general fund on second reading to cover the related costs for repairs and equipment replacement at Tie Breaker Aquatic Family Center. The capital budget amendment including those related costs passed on second reading by a 9-1 vote with councilman Chuck Crabtree voting no. Council members Amy Craig and Paricia Waddell-Bell were absent from the meeting.
In addition, the council unanimously approved an interfund transfer of $35,885 for the construction cost of Mike Foster Way that will run off of Lover’s Lane to the sportsplex; and, a revenue loss of $10 million as authorized by the Treasury Department for the receipt and use of ARPA funds.
The council heard an update from Chief Sumner about the flock camera system. Currently, there are 14 flock cameras placed around the city. Sumner said they do want to purchase 10 additional flock cameras in the next budget cycle to place throughout the city due to the system’s success as a crime-fighting tool.
click to download audioWhen questioned about what he would tell citizens who may have any invasion of privacy concerns, the police chief said the cameras are pointed at roadways, not homes, and they are legal.
click to download audioDuring awards and recognitions, Mayor Wendell Lynch shared that he and the city council had received an Installation Excellence Special Recognition Award. The award is from the Department of Defense for the mayor and city council’s continued commitment to the success to the Fort Campbell community and the support and partnerships with the civilians, families, soldiers and retirees.
click to download audioOfficer Audrea Drea was sworn in by Mayor Lynch as the newest member of the Hopkinsville Police Department after recently completing basic training.
Prior to the meeting, Mayor Lynch read a proclamation declaring April as Fair Housing Month in Hopkinsville and Christian County.
