Louisa council makes section of Jefferson Street one way

By TONY FYFFE

BSN Editor

LOUISA — The Louisa City Council covered a routine agenda at its regular meeting Tuesday night, April 12.

Mayor Harold Slone told council members said the city is “getting ready to hit it hard and try to get the pool open.”

“If you know anybody that needs a job, I’m accepting applications for a pool manager or assistant manager, and also for lifeguards,” he said. “I do think we have five lifeguards from last year coming back, so that’s great.”

Slone said a lot of work needs to be done before the pool opens for the season.

“It’s going to have to be painted and really freshened up this year,” Slone said, adding that he trying to find new diving boards for the pool.

“It’s not easy to find anything right now,” he said.

In action from the council, members approved a recommendation by Slone to make Jefferson Street from Pike to Madison streets one way due to a problem with gravels around the railroad tracks.

Slone and City Attorney Bud Adams discussed a request by an Ashland attorney to close a portion of Franklin Street. Adams said the lawyer represents the new owner of the Riverview Clinic property, where the street crosses the parking lot and goes to the river. The attorney’s client wants the street closed off in that area, Adams said.

“I’m guessing they’re wanting to build something there,” Adams said.

Adams said he will get more information and report back to council next month.

Council also approved a $500 contribution from the city to the local spay and neuter program. Slone said Lawrence County Judge-Executive Phillip Carter had asked the city to match the county’s $500 contribution to the program.