After recognizing the Hopkinsville Water Environment Authority for their recent awards, the Hopkinsville City Council approved municipal orders and ordinances concerning zoning, a waste disposal service and housing at their Tuesday meeting.
HWEA Director of Water, Daniel Lancaster shared that the organization recently received a Water Treatment Plant of the Year Award from the Kentucky Water and Wastewater Operators Association; an Award of Excellence from the Kentucky and Tennessee American Water Works Association; a Governor’s Safety and Health Award and the Wendell R. LaDue Utility Safety Award from the American Water Works Association.
Lancaster shared that the utility safety award is nationwide recognition and thanked his fellow staff members for their work and earning HWEA the reputation of being a leader in the water industry.
Further concerning HWEA, the council approved two municipal orders allowing HWEA to submit loan applications for moss water treatment plant filtration upgrades and for their Oak Grove Clean Water Plant Expansion and Renovation Project.
The council approved a municipal order for tax incentive agreement with Harvey Square Multifamily, LLC to construct up to 76 housing units for a development known as “Harvey Square.”
Turning toward ordinances, the council approved the establishment of a waste collection service recommended by the Hopkinsville Solid Waste Enterprise. Debris pickup fees will range from $75 to $275 depending on the load size.
To publicize the new service, Hopkinsville Mayor J.R. Knight says they plan to add it to the city website, advertise it on social media and ensure that local contractors know of the service. Ward 10 Council member Steve Keel says he is going to work to also get the service some publicity on the Waste Enterprise’s social media.
Continuing with ordinances, the council approved to zone a parcel of land along Old Major Lane as a single-family residential district.