The city of Leitchfield and Leitchfield Utilities will soon likely have a Community Alert app.
The app has an internal function (within city government) as well as the ability to reach Leitchfield residents.
Mayor Harold Miller said during a discussion on the app at Monday night’s city council meeting that it gives the city the “ability to track work orders, and it will do a bunch of things that benefit us.”
“It’s got a lot of information for day-to-day operations,” Miller stated, as the app shows when requests for services are made (e.g. clean out a ditch, patch a pothole), and displays when the work is completed.
The app, sold by GOGov, also has the ability to alert residents when circumstances dictate, such as a road closure or a delay in garbage pickup. It can also be used to remind citizens of community events, such as parades.
“I think everything is moving in that direction (and) I think it would be a useful tool for us,” Miller stated. “It streamlines things a little bit for the public and for us.”
The app cost approximately $9,400 and would be split between the city and Leitchfield Utilities. The cost includes maintenance services. Additionally, the city will only be required to sign a one-year contract.
Following the discussion, the council unanimously approved the purchase pending the approval of Leitchfield Utilities.
Dedicated left turning lights at 2 Leitchfield intersections?
There may soon be two dedicated left turn lights at Leitchfield intersections.
At the behest of Councilwoman Terri Haycraft, Public Works Director Wes Shull contacted the Kentucky Department of Transportation office in Elizabethtown about potentially having left turn lights installed at the intersection of North Main Street and West Walnut Street, and Mill Street and Salt River Road.
Both intersections are congested, particularly during the morning commute during school months as well as the afternoon when school lets out.
Shull said transportation officials are going to conduct a traffic study at the two intersections. The results will be sent to the state transportation office in Frankfort, which will then notify Leitchfield officials of their decision.
Reappointments
The council reappointed two commission members.
Leitchfield Planning Commissioner April Bowman was reappointed to a full term. Bowman was appointed to the position earlier this year upon the resignation of a commissioner. Her new term will run from January 1, 2024, to December 31, 2027.
Board of Adjustments member Tim Bocock was reappointed to a new term. That term will begin on January 1, 2024, and last until January 1, 2028.
By Ken Howlett, News Director
Contact Ken at ken@k105.com
