If local leadership determines a small off-shoot near the end of Cunningham Avenue can legally be constructed as a gravel road, a housing development for battered women could be in store for Trigg County.
During Tuesday night’s special-called Cadiz City Council meeting, local resident Sean Miller confirmed he’s put eight such lots under contract — where’s he’s looking to build eight duplexes, or 16 units, for $1.6 million.
He told the council he’s already pushed through due diligence, even pulling the original May 1965 deed, but some questions remain. This included a visit with the PVA, the County Clerk’s office, and the discovery of city sewer amenities through the property.
Miller also offered up a description of his current conundrum.
In order to avoid litigation, Mayor Todd King and council members confirmed Miller’s idea to be a really strong one — and appreciated — but advisement from City Attorney Allen Wilson will be sought at a later date.
In other council news:
— Karen Randals was reappointed to the Board of Zoning Adjustments alongside Tammy Warner, councilwoman Susie Hendricks was appointed to the Senior Citizens Kitchen Council, and Leida Underhill was reappointed for a four-year term on the Housing Authority Board.
— Council members unanimously approved for Public Works Director Craig Oakley and his staff to have a call for bids in the Walking Trail sewer line project, which will be completed in-house to save on cost.
— Fire Chief Thomas Futrell noted the Cadiz Fire Department responded to and completed 56 runs for service in 2023, just over one a week, and in 2024 he is seeking for the city’s ordinance to expand the pool of firefighters allowed from 25 to 30.
This was tabled until councilman Bob Noel, not present, could weigh in, but Hendricks added the ordinance was limited to 25 due to the cost of training and per run fares.
