New fences blocking off the Bluestreak Printers Building on East 9th Street will soon be up after a not favorable structural engineering report.
Engineer Kelly Gardner presented his findings to the Hopkinsville City Council Tuesday night.
Gardner says the building is not safe.
click to download audioWater leaking from the roof is causing structural issues throughout.
click to download audioGardner says his report does not determine if the building is beyond repair.
click to download audioCouncilman Chuck Crabtree asked about public safety.
click to download audioGardner recommended blocking off the sidewalk around the building. Councilman Travis Martin asked about another historic building recently surplussed.
click to download audioMartin adds he doesn’t think the residents want to see another 100-year-old building torn down. Mayor JR Knight says before a buyer could be found for the building, it would need to be declared surplus. Knight also says public input will be sought about what should be placed next door in the empty lot left by the demolition of the Phoenix Building.
