The Cadiz-Trigg County Planning Commission and its members spent most of Tuesday night once again expressing sincere interest the drafting of a final official city map — one that fully indicates all zoning and city limit ordinances.
As previously addressed by this body in 2022, an official city map — one authenticated by sources like the Pennyrile Area Development District or state officials — hasn’t been printed since 1989. An unofficial map hanging in Cadiz City Hall is dated 2016.
As development continues to grow at a rapid pace for the community, so, too, does the need for expedient and ready-to-use references of city and county legislation. For instance, Montgomery’s RV Park and the new Jolly Drive are reportedly annexed into Cadiz, but there’s no official topography showing such in the hands of proper authorities.
Chappell Wilson voiced all members’ concerns in one sentence, saying that needs to change.
Wilson further noted that the map could be done as one, or in sections, and needs to come as a recommendation to the Cadiz City Council. It would include boundaries and detail all business, residential and commercial zoning, based on the laws created by previous and current councils.
Rick Clements said he’d be willing to work with the city on this presentation, adding he “has a thing for maps.”
Using his cellphone, Josh Adams pointed to the fact that online databases are available for a number of Kentucky’s counties — and used Jefferson County as reference. This created conversation with Chair Todd Wallace and member Mike Heffington.
Wallace noted both Mayor Todd King and City Clerk Connie Allen are both aware of this project, which admittedly would be a massive undertaking for both parties.
In other Cadiz-Trigg County Planning Commission news:
— Seeking to spend more time assisting his church, Craig Stallons is stepping down as the unit’s treasurer. Stallons noted the job requires one to visit the post office three-to-four times a week, invoice the City of Cadiz monthly for an amount $400, have all transactions and bills signed and co-signed, and maintain a small finance report. Chris Washer said he’d take on the task.
— Todd Wallace, meanwhile, is in term as chairman until 2025, but will also be taking on secretarial themes.
— Both Adams and Ken Culwell have had their CTC terms approach expiration, but both are expected to return to the fold as appointees from the city and county.
