Wednesday, October 27, 1999
Relative keeps fight alive for renamed bridge
Says city no help for Shinkle-Roebling
BY RAY SCHAEFER
Enquirer Contributor
COVINGTON — A distant relative of a 19th-century Covington official said the city has not helped him in his drive to rename the Roebling Suspension Bridge to include his cousin.
Bill Shinkle, who is related to the late Amos Shinkle, appeared during Tuesday's City Commission meeting. He wants the city to rename the structure the Shinkle-Roebling Suspension Bridge because Amos Shinkle contributed land and money to the project.
“Nothing has been done to recognize this,” Mr. Shinkle said.
Mayor Denny Bowman disputed claims by Mr. Shinkle criticizing the city for not responding to his request since March. Mr. Bowman said he assisted Mr. Shinkle in contacting the state Transportation Cabinet and several local agencies.
“He totally lied to the public,” Mr. Bowman said after the meeting. “He made it look like I didn't respond.”
Renaming a bridge requires state legislation. Mr. Shinkle said Transportation Cabinet Secretary James Codell has contacted him.
City Commissioner J.T. Spence asked Mr. Shinkle why Amos Shinkle did not push for including his name in the first place. Mr. Shinkle said his cousin did not seek publicity for such projects.
In other action, commissioners:
• Heard a presentation from city Housing Director Howard Hodge regarding a proposed renovation of part of the city's MainStrasse Village district.
Mr. Hodge outlined a plan in which the city could offer up to $550,000 in loans to be used to rehabilitate homes and storefronts, and grant exemptions from several city taxes. He said Firstar Bank is willing to kick in another $240,000 in loans.
The area being considered is bordered by Main, Seventh, Ninth and Dalton streets.
• Changed two parts of Covington's ordinance regulating sexually oriented businesses. City Solicitor Joe Condit said one change deletes a provision that would have made employers responsible for their employees' illegal actions at work unless it is determined the employers knew or should have known such actions were illegal.
The other removes a provision charging owners with a misdemeanor if they refused to allow an inspection of their facility. Mr. Condit said search warrants would be obtained if there is a valid reason for an inspection.
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