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The grant “will keep us from having to raise sewer rates for the foreseeable future because we don't have to pay this money back,” the utility manager said. He described the combined sewer overflow (CSO) program as a multi‑phase, consent-decree driven series of upgrades that includes work at six sewer pumping stations and upgrades at the wastewater treatment plant.

That funding, officials said, also gives the city flexibility to shift available cash or to take on new bonding to begin replacing worn distribution mains that have produced repeated breaks. The utility manager said the city had previously repaid KIA loans at roughly $900,000 a year and would have otherwise needed to borrow for the CSO work; the grant removes that repayment pressure.

Residents pressed staff about frequent water main breaks and about a breakdown in emergency notification during a recent outage that affected Mayslick. Pamela Wilkins, a resident, asked what the city would change to prevent improper installations after staff said a problem line had been laid “on solid rock.” The utility manager said the new water line to Mayslick will be encased in gravel and inspected during installation to prevent the same problem, and that an inspector will be present whenever a crew is on site.

Catherine Sierra, a Mayslick resident, told commissioners she had not received emergency text alerts since Jan. 29 and only discovered an outage after seeing Facebook posts. “We drink the water all day yesterday and the day before… I’m signed up for the text messages. I didn't get anything,” Sierra said.

Tony, a city staff member who works on notifications, explained the city’s alert polygon approach and directed residents to a sign-up process: text “MasonCounty” as one word to 78015 to receive localized emergency notices. He also said the city is working with the vendor (RAVE) on technical issues after some notifications were delayed or failed to send.

Staff described planned projects and timelines: an ongoing lead-service-line inventory; rehabilitation and improvement contracts at the water treatment plant, including plate-setter replacements and dry-well work; a recently closed Wall Street CSO project; and engineering for a new water line from Washington to Mayslick that would add redundancy. The utility manager estimated that the new primary water-line program — roughly eight miles of new pipe — would take about 12 to 18 months to deploy once funding and approvals are in place and said the new line would be eight inches or larger and include a booster pump station.

Officials described an estimated cost range of $60 million to $70 million for a potential new water treatment plant and said they are pursuing preliminary engineering before seeking further funding. The manager said staff are coordinating with state legislators and the Division of Water and will request bids for some projects after final engineering and approvals.

Several commissioners and residents urged clearer public communication and suggested a town hall or a project tracker on the city website so residents can see project milestones, budgets and timelines.

Ending: Staff offered direct follow-up: Tony said he would investigate specific sign-up failures and that utility staff would share engineering updates as they become available. The utility manager invited affected residents to contact him directly for site visits and follow-up.

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Key votes recorded at the meeting included: reappointments to boards and commissions; authorization for a contract with the Mason County Board of Education for a Fire Service Career Path program (resolution 25‑02); authorization to apply for a Certified Local Government grant (CLG) (25‑03); a 319(h) watershed planning grant application (25‑04); a GRAMA (state matching) application for the Limestone and Kennedy Creek Watershed Management Plan (25‑05); applications for additional match funding and CED grants (25‑06 and 25‑07 variants); authorization to pursue FEMA Flood Mitigation Assistance/Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities funding and to commit the city’s 25% match (25‑08); an insurance underwriting renewal application (25‑09); and an application related to Department of Transportation funding under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (25‑10).

Where roll calls were read, votes were recorded as unanimous among present commissioners unless otherwise noted. For example, the appointments and reappointments that were moved and seconded received “Yes” votes from Commissioner Brammer, Commissioner Cartmell, Commissioner Wood, Commissioner McKay and Mayor Cottrell. The resolution to authorize the insurance application (25‑09) recorded one abstention by Commissioner Cartmell; other roll calls on grants were recorded as all‑yes votes.

The commission also authorized staff to submit applications for smaller state grant matches through CED’s GRAMA program and for up to $250,000 in grant program funds toward a ‘flash pad’ project and authorized a 3.19(h)/319(h) grant application to prepare watershed plans for Limestone and Kennedy creeks. A long DOT resolution authorized the mayor to execute federal transit grant applications and to commit the local match and operating support for a minimum five‑year period.

Ending: Many of the items authorized the mayor or an authorized representative to sign grant applications and related documents; the meeting closed with a consensus to proceed on property transfers and a closed‑session personnel evaluation (no votes taken public for the closed session). Full texts of resolutions and grant applications remain available in the city packet and with the city clerk.

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“We're the facility that they're renting out. We're not helping them plan their event,” Caitlin said, summarizing the proposed revisions. She told commissioners the department still intends to provide basic facility access and security during events but wants to avoid ongoing event‑management work such as answering extensive planning questions, coordinating linens and hauling them to outside laundries, or serving as the on‑site event coordinator.

Caitlin said the tourism department currently makes a modest margin on some rentals but incurs staff time, linen laundering costs and public‑works setup and teardown that reduce net revenue. She outlined a new worksheet and requirements that would place setup, an on‑site point person, and advance notice of table counts on organizers. She said existing contracts would be honored for bookings already made.

Florence, chair of the tourism commission, told the board the tourism commission unanimously supported the proposed changes. Caitlin said she would circulate updated guidelines and send them to Kelly for legal review and finalization.

Ending: Commissioners did not take a formal vote at the meeting but authorized staff to proceed with contract updates and to return with finalized language if needed.

","The tourism director recommended revising Cox Building rental contracts to make event organizers responsible for planning and on‑site coordination; tourism commissioners supported the change and staff will circulate updated contract language for legal review.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6329421,"Maysville fire chief and partners seek ‘baby box’ in honor of former chief; city to review contract",333,2203000,2536000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2316133-a2f9f0c0c263c6a1f8c455045460120b&start=2203&end=2536","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2316133-a2f9f0c0c263c6a1f8c455045460120b/thumbnail_2203000.jpg","/articles/6329421/Maysville/Mason-County/Kentucky/Maysville-fire-chief-and-partners-seek-baby-box-in-honor-of-former-chief-city-to-review-contract","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6329421-de240aab6d069785eecfbd007e8c6f5f/orig.mp4?Expires=1771200822&Signature=TVk4QKgZUBLixfCFilSmj~6wRTYaEQmIbKgmwPZ25hxSWHTAArHez~yJUuk4M-YjU3CbHXF~Us2moPJb2ubFd0nuxab~Tz72gF2dfhbmGt7rAa707a7vWc2R1970by9RoUDZuXXo8LolInnOqdMGgO-tQ3Ofc-C9h~nJUNQM68~ayUekhl1KR0kqPLeCbZqBC8XAMKE7aoQrvBaFCLztXbZdic4DlVf-~58KyzoHh9tOAi6bAwhu~vYcFlyhK4Ur841Yn-2oRxdU5N0U~qTAvj9jF-FcSbLKaaBnr1MXtAG3jSyxPANHlXTgW8zwcAum~R8fi3dP~obZWi1DhJ5V8g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Maysville fire chief asked the Board of Commissioners to support a community‑funded “baby box” — an anonymous infant surrender station — to be placed at Fire Station 2 near the hospital as a regional safe‑surrender option.

“There is a safe‑haven law in the state of Kentucky that allows safe surrender,” Ashley Nestor, the fire department social worker, said. The chief said the unit would be an automated, monitored box that alerts dispatch and triggers a first‑responder response if used.

Chief Carpenter described the project as a way to honor a former chief and to provide a regional option for parents who feel unable to care for a newborn. He said the device itself costs about $20,000 and that the department expects to cover annual testing and upkeep for about $500 through a department budget line and community donations.

Officials said several local partners have pledged money or support: Primary Plus committed $5,000, Crosspoint Church planned to make the box a community project, and Catholic Charities indicated it would assist with fundraising. Carpenter said the location beside the hospital makes the box accessible to a broader region beyond Maysville.

Mayor Cottrell indicated the commission would review a provided contract and that the city attorney would be involved in next steps. “There is a contract you gave to the city attorney and so whatever needs to happen from there, we'll work on that with you all and with him and go from there,” the mayor said.

Ending: Commissioners expressed support and no formal vote was recorded; staff said they will return with contract language for review and that the department will continue fundraising.

","The Maysville Fire Department presented a proposal to install an anonymous infant surrender ‘baby box’ at Station 2 near the regional hospital; community partners have pledged fundraising and the commission asked city attorneys to review a draft contract.","actionData","errors"]

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