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February 9, 2010

Officials plan to restrict horses along Corbin streets

By Becky Manley / Staff Writer

Corbin city officials hope to restrict the use of horses for transportation along city streets.

During Monday’s commissioners’ meeting, Corbin Police Chief David Campbell said mixing horses and traffic is hazardous to the horses, their riders and traffic.

Beginning last summer, Campbell said both people on horseback and horse-drawn wagons have been seen late at night and during the day in the city.

One wagon Campbell saw had only a dim light on it.

The city of Corbin has asked its attorney, Bob Hammons, to determine if an ordinance may help to reduce that danger.

Hammons told officials it is likely the city can regulate but not restrict the use of horses in the city.

Commissioners also voted unanimously to authorize Corbin City Manager Bill Ed Cannon to advertise for bids for a sign for the arena.

Cannon told commissioners the sign will likely be located in the center of the city street that leads to the arena. Cannon said the road is wide enough to accommodate the sign, and curbs and landscaping would be installed around it.

Other business discussed included:

—Corbin Firefighters Anthony Horton, Jack Partin and Eric Isom will become certified CPR instructors so they can teach others the life-saving skill. The city will pay about $475 in Red Cross class fees and transportation costs.

—Cannon was authorized to obtain a certificate of deposit for about $567,675 to Cumberland Valley National Bank for a 15-month term where it will earn about a two percent annual yield.

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