Cadiz Restaurant owner Suzie Henry is encouraging Cadiz City Council to consider existing restaurants that have been hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic amid incentives extended to three new restaurants last year.
Henry told Council members during Tuesday’s meeting her previous requests for help from the city have been turned down when she requested to help purchase a new fryer for the restaurant, to apply for some historical grant funds to repair the neon sign, and most recently when she requested a waiver on paying the restaurant tax after the state restaurant shutdowns in 2020.
click to download audioHenry told the council when they are providing incentives to new restaurants to come to Cadiz, they need to remember the restaurants that have been in Cadiz for several years.
click to download audioShe added another restaurant shutdown by Governor Andy Beshear would likely be the end of the Cadiz Restaurant.
click to download audioCouncil members encouraged Henry to apply for a $2,500 grant that is available to help existing restaurants in the city.
In other business, the council heard from City Attorney Allen Wilson, who joined the meeting by phone, concerning a recent conversation with John White who wants to donate a parcel of property to the city that is located across the street from the Cadiz Sewer plant. Council members voted to allow the City Attorney to research the property for any possible outstanding liens and report back to the council next month.
Debbie Fuller with Calhoun and Company presented the annual audit report to council members. Fuller told council members the city audit received a clean opinion for the 2019-20 fiscal year.
Council also heard from Cadiz Police Chief Duncan Wiggins, Public Works Director Kerry Fowler, and Fire Chief Thomas Futtrell.
Councilman Frankie Phillips presided over the meeting in the absence of Cadiz Mayor Todd King.
Listen to all of Suzie Henry’s comments to Cadiz City Council.
