Cadiz City Council is purchasing the former Economy Cee Bee property in downtown Cadiz where the Junque Fest currently takes place each Saturday.
Council voted 5 to 1 to use American Rescue Plan Act funds to purchase the three lots that formerly housed the Economy Cee Bee and Washer’s IGA in downtown Cadiz for $75,000, with an additional $35,000 allocated for utility relocation. Cadiz Mayor Todd King says the long-term plan is for the Cadiz-Trigg County Parks and Recreation Board to build a multi-purpose facility on the lot.
click to download audioCity Clerk Barbie Johnson noted the proposed building could be used for a number of purposes, with public restrooms a possibility.
The proposal brought about quite a bit of discussion, with Councilwoman Susan Bryant noting her concern after she recommended the city purchase land a few years ago to construct a swimming pool and other sports facilities.
click to download audioCouncilman Brian Futrell, who serves on the parks and recreation committee, says now is the time to build something in the city of Cadiz to provide recreation opportunities for youth and the community.
click to download audioCouncilman Bob Noel cast the lone no vote because he said there did not seem to be a definite plan for the construction of the multi-purpose facility.
click to download audioCouncil also voted to approve a $28,700 bid from Roger Knight Construction to replace the metal roof on the Cadiz Fire Department using American Rescue Plan Act funding.
City Council approved the purchase of a new tractor from H & R Agripower at a cost of $42,000 to mow the U.S. 68 right of way. Public Works Director Craig Oakley says the tractor will quickly pay for itself as the city crews mow the right of way for approximately $15,000 per mowing.
Council unanimously approved economic development enhancements for The Sunflower which is owned and operated by April and David Stagner. Council also unanimously approved revised economic development initiatives for Load Covering Solutions which is opening a new facility in Cadiz.
And council unanimously approved the 2022-23 budget, an amended 2021-22 budget, and the appointment of Dustin Gilbert to the Code Enforcement Board.
