City parks update; LFD to decide name of training center; 2 retire from Public Works

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Assistant Parks and Recreation Director Tammee Saltsman told the Leitchfield City Council on Tuesday night that two bids have been received for the cost of materials and installation for a new merry-go-round at Dewitt Park (another bid included only the cost of materials).

Saltsman said Bluegrass Recreation’s bid was $5,320; Playworld’s bid was $6,552 (for materials only); and Now Miracle’s bid came in at $4,629.

Council members will study each bid and determine which, if any of the bids to accept.

Officials are still working on bid specs for a new play structure at Beville Park, according to Saltsman.

All three city parks underwent a state inspection about six weeks ago, with several structural issues being found, resulting in multiple pieces of equipment being removed at Beville and Dewitt Parks.

Leitchfield FD members to decide which firefighting icon’s name will adorn training center

City Council member Margaret Fey urged fellow council members to name the Leitchfield Fire Department trainer center on Brandenburg Road after long-time fireman, and former Leitchfield Fire Chief, Jerry Schlosser. Fey noted Schlosser’s dedication to and love of the fire department, in addition to his over 40 years of service. She also said Schlosser was “instrumental” in the department obtaining the property, and led many hours of fire training on the grounds.

Mayor William Thomason, while agreeing that Schlosser has been a great and long-term asset to the fire department, said that Moon Smith, with nearly 50 years of service to LFD (and still active), should also be considered for the honor.

After a brief discussion on the matter, Councilman Rick Embry recommended Leitchfield Fire Department members be allowed to decide who to name the training center after. The council agreed.

(Low) bid opened for Cave Mill Road property

The council opened the only bid received for the property at 117 Cave Mill Road, an approximately 10,000 square foot lot the city paid $10,000 for “several years ago,” according to Thomason.

The bid, received from Jerry Vincent, was in the amount of $6,000, and was deemed too low by council members, who then agreed to counter Vincent’s bid by offering him the property for $8,000.

Vincent was not present at the meeting.

Retiring Public Works employees receive gifts

Mayor Thomason presented watches to two recently retired Public Works employees, Jerry Decker and Mike Cripps.

Decker, who retired on July 31, worked 17 years for Public Works, while Cripps, who retired on August 31, worked for Public Works for nearly 17 years.

(Headline photo: Mayor William Thomason and Public Works Director Sheila Puckett presenting Mike Cripps a watch in appreciation of his 17 years of service.)

Mayor William Thomason and Public Works Director Sheila Puckett presenting Jerry Decker with a watch in appreciation of his nearly 17 year of service.

By Ken Howlett, News Director

Contact Ken at ken@k105.com or 270-259-6000