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Judge Barnes announces ribbon-cuttings, parade, tower delay and building plans
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Judge Barnes announced multiple community events including a June 22 ribbon-cutting for new pickleball and renovated tennis courts, a July 4 parade, a June 27 Bluegrass Supply ribbon-cutting, a Juneteenth celebration, and updates about a delayed radio tower and proposed Clerk/PVA building plans.
At the June 20 meeting Judge/Executive Mason Barnes announced several community events and project updates.
Barnes said a ribbon-cutting will be held Thursday, June 22 at Community Park for new pickleball courts and renovated tennis courts; he also announced a Bluegrass Supply ribbon-cutting on Garvin Lane June 27 and confirmed the July 4 parade will begin at 10:00 a.m. He noted a final community meeting for the county's Comprehensive Plan is scheduled at the First United Methodist Church on June 20.
Emergency Management Director Robert Palmer reported a delay in the installation of a radio communications tower, with an expected completion by the end of July. Barnes said he will meet with County Clerk Austin Johnson, Property Valuation Administrator Alison Cummings and Facilities Maintenance Supervisor Bill Rohrs to review the architect's first preliminary floor plan for a proposed Clerk/PVA building.
Barnes also announced a Juneteenth celebration Saturday, June 24 at Lincoln Park and confirmed that inmates will construct the structure for the Life-jacket Loaner program, per confirmation with Jailer Vaughn. Magistrate Chandler announced an appreciation luncheon at 11:30 a.m. honoring retiring EMS Director Dale McCreary.
Public Works Director Bobby Groves presented guidelines for resident requests involving road changes such as speed limits and signage; the court took no immediate action but agreed to consider a more uniform request process.