Looking to save money, and time, in the long run, Trigg County Fiscal Court and its magistrates Monday night approved for the purchase of a brand-new heavy duty rotary lift for the Trigg County Road Department and its oft-used garage.
Valued at $35,891 from Garage Solutions, Road Supervisor Brandon Calhoun confirmed the new implement would be installed in the first bay — which has a 30-foot clearance — and is capable of lifting up to 20,000 pounds, which is big enough to anchor rescue vehicles and ambulances for in-house repairs like oil changes, tire rotations, alignments and other light mechanic work.
Calhoun also noted they have officially started the third round of bush-hogging in the right-of-ways, while road patching and ditching efforts are already under way.
Magistrates also approved for the purchase of a new 2025 Chevrolet Tahoe for the Trigg County Sheriff’s Department. Valued at $57,231 after trade-in considerations and other credits at Bachman Auto Group in Louisville, Judge-Executive Stan Humphries noted Alcohol Beverage Control funds would be used for the cost.
Magistrates also recognized the resignation of Ken Culwell from the Cadiz-Trigg County Planning Commission, due to conflicting calendars. While that county recommendation remains open, magistrates did approve for Pat Bush to become part of the CTC’s five-person team that will spend the next few months working on the five-year comprehensive plan, which will outline the zoning and industrial/residential goals of Cadiz and Trigg County in the near future.
Humphries also confirmed that there will, very likely, soon be a public assistance meeting regarding Trigg County’s damage from spring storms.
FEMA reimbursements, Humphries added, have been paid and closed out from the May 2024 storms, meaning all that potentially remains on the ledger is the past nine months of possible reparations.
An August 16 softball game between city and county officials, Humphries said, is still on the calendar. To be held at the Trigg County Recreation Complex, Humphries noted the county is looking to defend its title in the non-profit effort.
