The Radcliff City Council met for a called meeting Monday evening.
The council approved an ordinance authorizing the use of golf carts on permitted streets within the city.
The ordinance states that all public streets owned and maintained by the city with a speed limit of 35 miles per hour or less may be used for the operation of golf carts except for Wilson Road (north or south), Shelton Road, Hill Street, Elm Road, Blackjack Road, and East Lincoln Trail Boulevard. Golf carts must have proper signage and permits, and operators must obey regular traffic laws and be licensed drivers.
Council Member Toshie Murrell recognized the residents that brought the matter before the council.
“I’d like to thank Mr. Bennett and Mr. Hopwood for presenting what they say as a need in our community to have this public safety ordinance as it pertains to golf carts,” Murrell said.
The council also approved policies and procedures for the Radcliff Police Department which included the introduction of policies detailing the permitted uses of the city’s upcoming Flock Camera System and the drone purchased for the department with the assistance of Kentucky Farm Bureau, along with an update to the policy concenring Sexual Assault Evidence Kits introduced in 2016. Council member Jerry Brown said the policies ensure the new equipment is used properly.
“We’re looking at the safety of our residents,” Brown said. “We’re trying to protect our residents to make sure they get the best care that they possibly can, but also to ensure their privacy and their legal rights.”
Brown noted a warrant is necessary for the drone to be flown over residential property without specific probable cause, and Radcliff Police Chief Jeff Cross said the policy specifically details how information obtained from the Flock cameras can be used.
The council recognized veterans Louis Simpson and Levi Roberts, who both passed away earlier this year. The council also recognized the KF Longhorns on their championship season as well as Carlos Echeverria who received a silver medal representing Team USA at the World Kickboxing and Karate Union World Championships.
The Radcliff City Council will next meet for a work session on December 11.
