The City of Firsts Podcast- City of Danville, Kentucky

Josh Morgan & Melanie Crossfield
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City Engineer, Josh Morgan, and Community Liaison, Melanie Crossfield explore important topics impacting the citizens of Danville, Kentucky. Learn more about projects, programs and events in the City of Firsts!

Episodes

  1. JAN 30

    The City of Firsts - Episode 11 - Danville Cemeteries

    The City of Danville has updated the rules and regulations for the two cemeteries it operates, Hilldale and Bellevue. City Engineer, Josh Morgan, discusses the process of updating the rules and regulations and the importance of communication between those caring for graves of loved ones and the City staff that maintain the cemeteries.  Give it a listen and find out more at www.danvilleky.org/cemetery

    26 min

  2. 11/10/2025

    The City of Firsts - Episode 10 - Podcast with a Planner

    Our community’s future doesn’t just happen....it’s planned. The Danville-Boyle County Planning & Zoning Commission has released its 2025 Comprehensive Plan, a vision for how we’ll live, work, and grow together over the next 20–25 years. Updated every five years with input from residents, it’s a blueprint built by, and for, the people who call Boyle County home. Let’s explore what the next chapter could look like with the new Danville-Boyle County Planning & Zoning Director, Hannah Gray.

    25 min

  3. 11/10/2025

    The City of Firsts - Ep. 9 - Danville-Boyle County Parks & Recreation Update

    In this episode, we sit down with the Director of Danville-Boyle County Parks & Recreation Department, Tommy Barton, for a fall update, highlighting upcoming projects, facility improvements, and the future of parks and programs in Danville. From new amenities to long-term plans, we’ll explore how Parks & Rec is investing in spaces that bring people together year-round.

    32 min

  4. 08/01/2025

    The City of Firsts - Ep. 8 - Take a walk around Danville

    What is an active mobility plan? Danville's City Engineer, Josh Morgan, and Engineering Intern, Odile Clements, tell you all about it!  The Engineering team is taking a fresh look at how residents move around the City, and how improving sidewalks and access to trails can earn Danville the title of "safest, healthiest community in Kentucky" (...or the world! Reach for the stars, folks!) Danville resident? Take the survey here

    17 min

  5. 07/31/2025

    The City of Firsts - Episode 7 - Happy National Intern Day!

    Human Resources Director, Randy Boyd, wants the City of Danville to be considered an "employer of choice" in our community. Though local governments aren't always the first place young leaders look for careers. We're working to change that! By connecting with, and inspiring, students to get involved, we can ensure a bright future for Danville.   On National Intern Day, we celebrate and introduce the Summer 2025 Interns and talk about what they're working on! See all open positions at https://bit.ly/DanvilleJobs

    20 min

  6. 07/24/2025

    The City of Firsts - Episode 6 - Questions for the City Engineer

    We ask City Engineer, Josh Morgan, to give us the info on important topics like Cemetery Rules & Regulations, Stormwater Fees and Trash Service. Check out www.danvilleky.org or subscribe to the DKY Weekly News to stay up to date!

    31 min

  7. 06/23/2025

    The City of Firsts - Episode 5 - Fiscal Year 2026 Budget

    Finance Director, Leigh Compton gives us the rundown on the FY 2026 budget process which will face its Second Reading by the Danville City Commission on Monday, June 23rd, 2025. If approved, the budget will be adopted by ordinance and guide the operations of the City of Danville through June 2026. The full budget will be available on the City's website or by request at City Hall once approved.  Learn more: Budgets | Danville, KY

    49 min

  8. 05/23/2025

    The City of Firsts - Episode 4 - Preventing stormwater pollution

    Stormwater Program Coordinator, M.J. Decker, educates us on the stormwater system in the City of Danville and gives practical solutions for homeowners to protect our local streams and drinking water source.  Find out more about Danville's Stormwater here Find the Green Neighbor Program here Find out more about the KY Watershed Watch Program here Thanks to Danville High School Senior, Maggie Schommer, for joining us! Maggie will be Graduating TODAY (yay!) and plans to Intern with M.J. to focus on water quality testing over the Summer. We're so excited to have her on the team!

    33 min

  9. 05/09/2025

    The City of Firsts - Episode 3 - Codes Enforcement

    The title for this episode should actually be "Be a Good Neighbor" - The City of Firsts Podcast dives into Codes Enforcement in the City of Danville with Codes Enforcement Officer, Ian Young. Springtime is a busy time for Codes Enforcement so we wanted to know how citizens can do their part to keep our community beautiful, clean and safe.  We also hear from rockstar Danville High School Senior, Yhocelyn Martinez, who leaves us with some great ideas and things to work on before she heads off to Emory University in the Fall.  If you need to reach Ian, you can call City Hall at 859-238-1200 or email iyoung@danvilleky.gov.  Got questions? We'd love to answer your questions in our next episode. E-mail podcast@danvilleky.gov

    42 min

  10. 04/25/2025

    The City of Firsts - Episode 2 - Danville-Boyle County Parks & Recreation

    Director of Danville-Boyle County Parks & Recreation, Tommy Barton, joins us to discuss the exciting improvements happening in Danville's neighborhood parks and the future of parks, trails, and programs. Resources: https://www.danvilleky.org/parks-and-rec Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057217039738

    31 min

  11. 03/11/2025

    Traffic Safety & Planning in the City of Danville, Kentucky

    City Engineer, Josh Morgan, and Community Liaison, Melanie Crossfield discuss the City of Danville's Vision Zero Safety Action Plan, and what that means for roadways users. Take a closer look at City projects and initiatives aimed at eliminating serious traffic accidents and protecting drivers, pedestrians, and cyclists in the City of Danville, Kentucky.  Most importantly, learn how to report potholes or other issues on City streets. View Vision Zero Safety Action Plan Report Issues

    39 min
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City Engineer, Josh Morgan, and Community Liaison, Melanie Crossfield explore important topics impacting the citizens of Danville, Kentucky. Learn more about projects, programs and events in the City of Firsts!

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