During a recent government meeting, city commissioners discussed two significant initiatives aimed at improving local governance and community standards.

The first initiative involves a comprehensive review of the city’s code of ordinances. A commissioner proposed to identify outdated or unused regulations and consolidate necessary changes into a single ordinance. This process aims to streamline the city’s legal framework and ensure that the ordinances reflect current practices and needs. The commissioner emphasized the importance of collaboration, stating that once the review is complete, the findings and proposed changes will be presented to the commission for further discussion and approval.

In addition to the ordinance review, the commissioners considered the possibility of the city becoming a certified \"City of Ethics\" through the Kentucky League of Cities (KLC). The current ethics ordinance, which dates back to a 1991 revision, requires an in-depth review and amendments to align with KLC’s model ethics ordinance. To achieve certification, all elected officials, ethics board members, and city employees would need to undergo training on the updated ethics ordinance. The commissioner highlighted that several other cities in Kentucky have already achieved this certification, suggesting that it would enhance the city’s reputation and commitment to ethical governance.

The meeting also addressed a specific property issue concerning 34 East Fifth Street. The property owner expressed an inability to renovate the building and offered it to the city, which would incur a minimal tax liability of $62. The commissioners agreed to have city officials assess the property’s condition to determine if it is salvageable. If the building can be restored, it may be sold with conditions for necessary repairs. If not, the city may need to demolish the structure and sell the vacant lot.

These discussions reflect the city’s proactive approach to governance and community development, focusing on ethical standards and property management. The outcomes of these initiatives will be closely monitored as they progress in the coming months.