Plans for a regional wastewater treatment facility for Trenton and Guthrie are on hold after applications for nearly $12 million in grant funds were denied.
In a regularly scheduled meeting Monday evening, Trenton Water and Wastewater Superintendent Benn Stahl told city commissioners the grant denial was based on the project’s ineligibility, but no further details have been provided. Monies may still be available for the regional project as part of Kentucky House Bill 9; however, the Kentucky legislature has not passed a biennial budget.
Stahl reported that the need for a treatment facility is overdue for both cities.
Stahl believes that with good planning, there may be a temporary solution.
In other news, Trenton Police Chief Henry Hamlet told the commission that the city’s rock quarry has again begun operation. He reported that residents may see increased rock trucks on Highway 41 as the quarry will be transporting products to Clarksville.
Chief Hamlet also reported that he has transitioned to e-citations and will no longer issue paper citations. The KY e-citation program allows police officers to type citation information into the laptop in the cruiser and transmit the information directly to the KY Courts Case Management System.
The commission voted unanimously to donate $100 to Todd County Central Project Graduation. Additionally, the commission voted to mail a fundraising letter to all residents for the maintenance and upkeep of the city cemetery.
Residents should be receiving the letters within the next week. Donations can be dropped off or mailed to Trenton City Hall.
