Wednesday, December 18th, 2024 @ 5:30pm
Maysville Municipal Building
216 Bridge Street
Maysville, KY 41056
The first of two community meetings was held by Frontier Housing on Wednesday, December 18th, 2024, at 5:30pm. Stephanie Cooley, Director of Rental and Multifamily at Frontier Housing, called the meeting to order with opening remarks.
Robert Perkins, P.G. MBA, with Linebach Funkhouser, Inc. (LFI), provided a brief explanation of the historical changes to the building and showed exterior aerial photos of the site.
William Harshaw, P.E. with LFI, identified the priority contaminants to be removed from the building and discussed the removal methods that will be used, as well as the debris removal start date and total anticipated timeline for the debris removal process. Mr. Harshaw also presented photos of the interior conditions of the building.
Robert Perkins explained the use of the jobsite trailers by the abatement contractor and explained that authorized personnel only will have open access to the site through the proper communication channels.
Matt Wallingford, Maysville City Manager, asked for an explanation of requirements from the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) and their effect on the project.
A: Kristie Dodge, BTADD Community Development Director, stated that the project has already been through the initial SHPO requirements and received clearance from SHPO with conditions to preserve the historic features of the building.
Mr. Wallingford asked about the general condition of the building’s structural integrity.
A: Mr. Harshaw stated that the newer addition of the building is very structurally sound, with the original portions of the building being less so. Mr. Harshaw stated that a structural engineer would need to perform an inspection after the cleanup process has concluded.
David Cartmell, City of Maysville Commissioner, asked about the general conditions of the west wing of the building.
A: Mr. Harshaw stated that the roof on the western portion of the building is in poor condition and would likely need to be replaced entirely. Mr. Harshaw also stated that minimal asbestos was found in that portion of the building from preliminary testing.
Mason County Judge Executive Owen McNeill asked how asbestos roof materials will be removed safely from the building.
A: Mr. Harshaw explained that the asbestos in the roof materials is non-friable, meaning it is not easily broken down and produces significantly less dust than typical asbestos and asbestos-containing materials, and further explained that the roof will be cut into sections and removed in that manner. Mr. Perkins explained that LFI has hired a third-party company to perform onsite air monitoring on the exterior of the building for the duration of the debris removal.
With no further questions or discussion from meeting participants, Kristie Dodge closed the meeting at approximately 6:00pm.
EPA Brownfields Grant – Hayswood Community Meeting 2 Minutes
Wednesday, December 18th, 2024 @ 6:00pm
Maysville Municipal Building
216 Bridge Street
Maysville, KY 41056
The second of two community meetings was held by Frontier Housing on Wednesday, December 18th, 2024, at 6:00pm. Kristie Dodge, Community Development Director for Buffalo Trace Area Development District (BTADD), called the meeting to order with opening remarks.
Maysville Police Chief Michael Palmer discussed historical issues with vandalism and trespassing that the Maysville Police Department (MPD) has faced at the Hayswood site.
- Robert Perkins, P.G. MBA, and William Harshaw, P.E., with Linebach Funkhouser, Inc. (LFI), stated that the abatement contractor will have security lights installed onsite for safety and security purposes.
- Chief Palmer expressed that the MPD will arrest individuals found to be trespassing onsite at the will of Frontier Housing or LFI.
- LFI stated that MPD and the Maysville Fire Department will be given keys to access the site.
Mr. Harshaw discussed the difference between friable and non-friable asbestos, as well as the safety measures that the abatement contractor will be taking to reduce exposure both to their employees and the general public. Mr. Harshaw further explained the debris removal and disposal process.
Mason County Judge-Executive Own McNeill asked how many workers will be onsite.
A: Mr. Harshaw stated that there will be around 10 workers onsite, and that more individuals can be mobilized if needed. Mr. Perkins further stated that all workers are vetted employees who have the proper training needed to complete the debris removal.
Mr. Harshaw explained the safety and security measures that are being utilized onsite to reduce contaminant exposure.
Kristie Dodge stated that community meetings will be held on a quarterly basis and advertisements for the meeting will be posted in physical locations as well as online forums.
With no further questions or discussion from meeting participants, the meeting was closed at approximately 6:30pm.
