With Thanksgiving fast approaching, Trigg County Fiscal Court and its magistrates took time this past Monday evening to address a smorgasbord of concepts involving the community.
Among its most important — the renaming of the Burge Creek Bridge on the South Road, in honor of the late David Kyler.
The owner of Kyler Bridge Company for more than a half century, the family patriarch and well-known cattle farmer also served in the Trigg County Cattleman’s Association, the Kentucky Contractors Association, the South Road Fire Department and the Cadiz Masonic Lodge #121, and also found time for the Trigg County Farmers Bank board, the Cadiz City Council, the Lake Barkley Water District and the local Civitan Club.
Kyler died in a tragic automotive accident this past September, and is survived by his wife of 70 years, JoNell Wallace Kyler, one son, two daughters, seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
In talking with the family, Judge-Executive Hollis Alexander said it was fitting to name a bridge after the late Kyler — one near his long-time homestead.
Magistrate Mike Wright seconded the motion for the bestowed honor.
A later date will be announced for a dedication, once signage is ordered and all family can be present for a ceremony.
Also of note from Monday:
— Alexander once again iterated that there has been considerable discussion surrounding the Trigg County Rescue facility, and its state of disrepair. Several magistrates, along with Alexander, have toured the small, but important, facility near US 68/80, and Alexander said a remodel would be “throwing good money after bad.”
Following a recent KeCo meeting, County Treasurer Lucy Oliver Kyler and Alexander discovered that Trigg County is set to receive another specific allotment from the American Rescue Plan Act, totaling north of $560,000.
Monies that could be used to assist with a rescue building rebuild.
— Wright noted that the new disc golf course at the Trigg County Recreation Complex is 99% complete, with an open tournament truly kicking off its lifespan next spring.
— A concerned citizen brought up a question, asking why Trigg County Fiscal Court hasn’t had a stream of its nightly meetings available for the public.
Alexander said this question has been asked several times, and that it would at some point be addressed.
— Magistrate Cameron Sumner stated he’s been paying attention to the solar ordinance discussion that has ensconced public meetings in Hopkinsville and Christian County, and that Trigg County may soon have to address the possibility of renewable energy companies seeking wide-open lands.
— A 2023 service truck from Wildcat Chevrolet, approved for purchase this past spring, was also approved Monday, with the bid moving from a gasoline truck to a diesel truck costing north of $60,000. The truck will go to the Trigg County Road Department.
