By JAMES BROWN
Glasgow News 1
At their most recent meeting, Cave City city councilors voted to provide funds to hire a grant-writing service, to give to a local food pantry, and close at least one undeveloped alleyway.
Mayor Dwayne Hatcher said afterward it was the most productive Cave City City Council meetings in a while.
“This grant writer is something we’ve need for a long time,” he said. He also explained that the cost of the service will be split with the Cave City Tourist and Convention Commission.
“They approved this in January,” Hatcher said.
The council approved a deal with Mission Vision Partner after hearing a presentation from Henry Snorton, president of the small business and economic development services firm. The packet is for 40 hours of service for a total of $4,800. While grant writing was the focus of the discussion, MVP also offers several other services tailored to its clients needs, according to a packet that was distributed at the meeting.
Hatcher said Snorton and his service can help the city find funds available to law enforcement, the fire department, the city cemetery and more.
The council also unanimously approved providing $2,000 to Cave City Can to assist with food for families in need this Thanksgiving.
Hatcher said, prior to the vote, the money would come from the Community Enhancement fund.
Representatives with Cave City Can said they will have full use of the Caverna Elementary School kitchen and that they expect to feed 1,000 people this year. They asked for only $1,500, but councilman Steve Pedigo said the city should offer $2,000. The other council members agreed by way of their vote.
Cave City resident Anita Cary requested the city close an undeveloped alleyway that splits two pieces of property she owns.
Cave City City Attorney Bobby Richardson explained the process for fulfilling the request. It required the council to approve the city attorney to draw up an ordinance to close the alley. They voted unanimously to do so.
Finally, the council approved hosting a public forum in January in which a representative from the Kentucky League of Cities could explain the different forms of government available to Cave City. Presently, it has a mayor/council structure. A city could also have a mayor/commission form of government.
Council member Beverly Ford said she is asked by citizens about how the city government works, and this would be an opportunity to educate them.
The next council meeting is scheduled for December 11 at 5 p.m.
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