CITY OF CYNTHIANA BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
February 17, 2026, 5:30 PM
1. Call to Order
2. Invocation
3. Approve of Minutes
A. Approve January 20, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes
B. Approve February 3, 2026, Special Meeting Minutes
4. Legals
A. First reading Ordinance 1685 - Closing undeveloped/unbuilt streets in Grays Run Estates
Resolution 2026-1 - Provide local match funding and serve as grantee with KPDI Grant
B. awarded for the Industrial Park South Project
5. Mayor's Report
Authorize the Mayor to sign commitment letters for the KIA Drinking Water Revolving Loan
A. Funds for GAC facility
6. Commissioner's Report
A. Commissioner of Public Property and Finance
1. Finance Report
2. Authorize to pay bills
B. Commissioner of Police Safety
1. Department Report
2. Authorize to use DEA Asset Forfeiture Equitable Sharing Funds in the amount of $20,071.64 for the yearly contract for the Taser 10 energy weapons, including instructor course training, replacement cartridges, holsters, batteries, training targets, and training cartridges from Axon.
Authorize to use DEA Asset Forfeiture Equitable Sharing funds in the amount of $500.00 to purchase community awareness resources related to the suppression of drinking and driving.
4. Authorize to use DEA Asset Forfeiture Equitable Sharing Funds in the amount of $3,000.00 to purchase one new soft body armor and vest carrier for a police officer from Protego Supply
C. Commissioner of Fire Safety and Emergency Services
1. Department Report
D. Commissioner of Public Utilities & Works
1. Department Report
7. Adjourn
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
February 17, 2026, 5:30 PM
1. Call to Order
2. Invocation
3. Approve of Minutes
A. Approve January 20, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes
B. Approve February 3, 2026, Special Meeting Minutes
4. Legals
A. First reading Ordinance 1685 - Closing undeveloped/unbuilt streets in Grays Run Estates
Resolution 2026-1 - Provide local match funding and serve as grantee with KPDI Grant
B. awarded for the Industrial Park South Project
5. Mayor's Report
Authorize the Mayor to sign commitment letters for the KIA Drinking Water Revolving Loan
A. Funds for GAC facility
6. Commissioner's Report
A. Commissioner of Public Property and Finance
1. Finance Report
2. Authorize to pay bills
B. Commissioner of Police Safety
1. Department Report
2. Authorize to use DEA Asset Forfeiture Equitable Sharing Funds in the amount of $20,071.64 for the yearly contract for the Taser 10 energy weapons, including instructor course training, replacement cartridges, holsters, batteries, training targets, and training cartridges from Axon.
Authorize to use DEA Asset Forfeiture Equitable Sharing funds in the amount of $500.00 to purchase community awareness resources related to the suppression of drinking and driving.
4. Authorize to use DEA Asset Forfeiture Equitable Sharing Funds in the amount of $3,000.00 to purchase one new soft body armor and vest carrier for a police officer from Protego Supply
C. Commissioner of Fire Safety and Emergency Services
1. Department Report
D. Commissioner of Public Utilities & Works
1. Department Report
7. Adjourn
Big news for our city website.
Cynthia & Anna have officially joined the team. Named after our town’s namesake, our new chatbot is now live on the City of Cynthiana website and ready to help answer questions from residents and visitors alike.
Whether you’re looking for city services, meeting info, events, or just where to start, this new tool makes information more accessible, faster, and easier to find, anytime of day.
Give it a try at www.cynthianaky.com and see how Cynthia & Anna can help.
Cynthia & Anna have officially joined the team. Named after our town’s namesake, our new chatbot is now live on the City of Cynthiana website and ready to help answer questions from residents and visitors alike.
Whether you’re looking for city services, meeting info, events, or just where to start, this new tool makes information more accessible, faster, and easier to find, anytime of day.
Give it a try at www.cynthianaky.com and see how Cynthia & Anna can help.
The Cynthiana Fire Department is hiring! If you’ve ever dreamed of serving your community, making a real difference, and being part of a dedicated team, now is your chance.
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02/19/25 - A message from Republic Services
The City of Cynthiana encourages you to recycle!
The City of Cynthiana received roughly 1.6 million dollars in ARPA funds (American Rescue Plan Act of 2021). Here is the breakdown of our allocation of the funds. Infrastructure Improvements - $870,000 (Low Head Dam Safety Improvement, School Connector Roads/Roundabout, Downtown Wi-Fi, Road Improvement in Business Park, Water Tank Project, Storm Water project) Economic Development/Investments - $300,000 (Land Acquisition of Industrial Site, Land Acquisition for future business sites) Quality of Life/Parks - $360,000 (Baseball/softball fields, Riverwalk/Park improvements, Splash Pad) City Services - $75,000 (Maintenance Barn, Future Fire station expansion) The City used $1,102,000 of those above ARPA funds as matches for grants that are bringing $20,750,000 of Federal/State grant dollars into the community.
Come see Cynthiana’s new Engine 1 this Friday!
Cake & refreshments will be provided.
How does the City of Cynthiana’s crime rate compare to the rest of the Commonwealth & country?
The City was well represented last night at the Cynthiana-Harrison County Chamber of Commerce Community Impact Awards. Congratulations to the Cynthiana Fire Department (Public Safety Professionals of the Year) & Commissioner Isaac Dailey (Rising Star of the Year)!
Please stay weather aware in the upcoming weeks as below freezing temperatures move into the region.
Wanting to start a new career in the new year? The City of Cynthiana is currently hiring!
Cynthiana Public Works is hiring!
Leaf Pick-up Update
Residents still needing leaf pick up may call City Hall to have their leaves picked up until the third week of December.
The Cynthiana-Harrison County E911 Center is hiring!
Commissioner Mattmiller and City Hall staff are ready for this weekend's holiday celebrations: at 6 pm tonight is the Annual Christmas Tree Lighting, and tomorrow at 5 pm is the WCYN Cynthiana Christmas Parade.
Yesterday morning, another officer was added to Cynthiana's Police Force - Ilan Bear.
Please note the schedule change of trash pick-up over the next few days.
The City of Cynthiana is now accepting applications for a part-time Code Enforcement Officer.
Today Officer Richard Dean Hutchison was sworn into Cynthiana Police Department.
What a fun day! Thanks for the invite Harrison County Community Action! We even met some future applicants!
