The Madisonville City Council received an update about the recent winter storm and approved a new Code Enforcement Board member during Monday’s meeting.
Transportation Superintendent Landon Gamblin said some areas received at least six inches of snow and wintry mix, requiring the use of more than 350 tons of salt on the City’s streets.
click to download audioHe explained that the combination of snow, sleet, ice, and additional snowfall made clearing the roads especially challenging and more difficult for his team.
click to download audioMayor Kevin Cotton noted the Transportation Department has made a lot of progress and said Gamblin and his team have received many compliments for their work during the storm.
click to download audioThe mayor also proclaimed February 2nd-13th, 2026, as Family Resource and Youth Services Coordinators Appreciation Week in Hopkins County.
click to download audioIn new business, the Council appointed Rick Skelton to the Code Enforcement Board to complete James Garrett’s unexpired term, which runs through December 31, 2026.
In response to a question from a council member about a weekend event at the Kentucky Sports Factory, Mayor Cotton shared that nearly 4,000 attended the Queen of Kentucky Volleyball Tournament, with as many as 699 vehicles parked at one time. He noted it was an “incredible sight to see.”
click to download audioThe Council also received a brief update from Deputy City Administrator Brad Long about the International Council of Shopping Centers.
