Storm damage cleanup from two March wind storms that left widespread damage across Hopkinsville is continuing at a steady pace, with work expected to wrap up by August.
Hopkinsville Solid Waste General Manager Richard Hopper told City Council during Thursday night’s Committee of the Whole meeting that a significant amount of tree and storm debris has been hauled to the landfill.
click to download audioHopkinsville Mayor J. R. Knight says they continue to have a problem with contractors not hauling off storm debris to the landfill.
click to download audioHopper says city crews are working 10-hour days to complete the storm debris cleanup.
click to download audioMayor Knight says the city council will likely need to consider a revision in ordinances relating to debris removal in the future.
Meanwhile, the council tentatively voted to approve a recommended change in school resource officer hours and scheduling that Hopkinsville Police Chief Jason Newby presented.
click to download audioAnd council discussed some proposed changes in ordinance fine schedules to bring the fines more in line.
