Officials sworn in for 2021

Alicia Esters, John Wiley Gannon, Robert Griggs and Rob Hitesman were sworn in for 2021 during the Hickman City Commission meeting held Dec. 14, at Hickman City Hall. Outgoing Commissioner Judy Powell was also in attendance, along with Mayor Heath Carlton. Hitesman attended via Zoom.

Michael Apperson, with Alliance Water Resources, reported a total of 15,472,700 gallons of water, an average of 456,775 gallons per day, were treated during November. Also, six leaks were repaired on Ivey St., Holly St., Route 125, Harrison Dr., and Myron Cory Dr.

Apperson continued to report, “Alliance has nearly completed all the requirements to install a chemical tank pedestal and a containment berm in order to start running Hydrofluorosilicic Acid to ensure a more consistent Fluoride sample. We need to run vent lines from the tank to the atmosphere to be complete. The fluoride program coordinator is coming in January to begin running the fluoride.”

Resolution 20-145 was read and adopted. This Resolution urges the Kentucky General Assembly to enact legislation that increases transportation funding and modernizes Kentucky’s road funding formula to provide a more equitable allocation of revenue to cities to ensure the safety, maintenance and construction of vital city streets and bridges.

Hickman City Manager David Gallagher reported, “Cummings came and checked out the two generators the City has, one at City Hall and one at the Hickman Police Department. The City Hall generator can be updated for $380, and the Police Department for $1,644. I checked into a new generator and it will cost approximately $20,000. I would recommend updating and repairing the one at the police department.”

“Work on the sewer plant is getting ready to start and equipment has begun arriving. I suggest we lock the gate every night, have the police check on at random times and to check in with Dispatch so we have a record. Cameras are also being installed,” Gallagher continued.

City Manager also reported four properties have been condemned and he has received calls for other properties. The City is making progress.

The Municipal Road Aid contract has been signed and sent in to Frankfort.

Mayor Carlton reported the Kentucky League of Cities is offering orientation via Zoom for Commissioners. They are approximately two and a half hours, and a City Officials Academy will be offered in January.

Carlton also reported the town is starting to look good with new Christmas banners, lights, and extra things volunteers are doing.

The meeting adjourned at 5:22 p.m.