There was a regular meeting of the Flemingsburg City Council Monday, December 13, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Annex. Council members present were Ricky Hurst, Marty Voiers, Scott Manning, Georgianna Sparks, Meredith Story, and Van Alexander. Mayor Flanery was absent. Councilman Story moved to nominate Councilman Voiers to chair the meeting in the mayor’s absence. Councilwoman Sparks seconded the motion. All were in favor.

Councilman Alexander led the Pledge of Allegiance. Minutes of the November meetings were presented. Councilman Alexander moved to approve. Councilman Manning seconded the motion. All were in favor.

City Clerk Joy Roark presented the first reading of Ordinance No. 12-10-1 regarding regulations prohibiting obstruction of meters, valves and fire hydrants. Councilman Hurst moved to open discussion. Councilman Alexander seconded the motion. After a brief discussion Councilwoman Sparks moved to approve the first reading with the following change: in Section 5 the time period for removing the obstruction will be changed from 30 days to 10 days. Councilman Manning seconded the motion. Council voted as follows: Hurst-yes, Voiers-yes, Manning-yes, Sparks-yes, Story-yes, and Alexander-yes. Motion carried.

Fire Chief Jerry McCloud presented the annual fire department report.

Utilities Superintendent Joe Dunaway reported on the engineering proposals for improvements to the water plant. A committee consisting of Dunaway, Mayor Flanery, Tom MacDonald, Steve Miller, and Councilman Voiers reviewed the qualifications of the seven firms that submitted proposals. The committee selected three firms as their top choices, (1) Kenvirons Civil & Environmental Engineers, (2) Strand Assoc. Inc. Engineers, and (3) MSE. Dunaway stated that Kenvirons had won several awards for water plant construction & refurbishing. The firm’s headquarters is in Frankfort. It was noted that Steve Miller participated in the selection process because he was familiar with the firms and the ranking process due to his past experience with BTADD. Councilman Voiers stated that the engineering firm would help obtain funding and would not be hired until funding was in place. The Flemingsburg plant was recently ranked no.1 in the region for funding opportunities. Councilman Story moved to use Kenvirons Engineers. Councilman Alexander seconded the motion. Council voted as follows: Hurst-yes, Voiers-yes, Manning-yes, Sparks-yes, Story-yes, and Alexander-yes. Motion carried.

Police Chief Randy Sergent reported that the Safety Committee had met and discussed recommended changes to the dog ordinance. Sergent stated that the police had tried to enforce the ordinance as is, but the penalty section is not set up for district court. The committee recommended that (1) dogs be registered at city hall and a copy of the registration be kept at the police dept., (2) the $100 annual fee be removed, (3) the property owner and the landlord sign the dog registration form, (4) owner provide proof of liability insurance, $100,000 minimum, (5) penalties for violations sent to district court, (6) proof of registration be required, and (7) Section 17 regarding bees be removed. It was also recommended that the wording regarding agricultural land be removed from Section 12.

Councilwoman Sparks asked Codes Enforcement Officer Ben Moran to look into an ordinance regarding pain clinics.

Chief Sergent reported that Daniel Pollock had been hired as a Police Officer Recruit and was in his third week at the academy. The Police Dept. will be participating in “Shop With a Cop” on December 14^th; seventeen area children will be participating in the program.

The Land farm contract was discussed. It was the consensus of Council that the mayor has the authority to negotiate the contract. It does not require council action.

Council discussed issues with the water tank at Tinnerman. Dunaway stated that repairs had been made, but did not resolve the problem. Water is leaking from the tank almost as quickly as its being put in. Dale Clary stated that when the Crest View line was added it was attached at the wrong place on the tank, which led to the current problem. A new waterline may need to be added. Dunaway is working with BTADD on possible funding.

City Attorney Tom MacDonald reported that he had discussed boundary resolutions with Tommy Carpenter and will attempt to have another resolution ready for approval at the next monthly meeting.

Chief Sergent reminded Council that the KLC safety grant will be available for application at the first of the year.

There being no further business Councilman Manning moved to adjourn at 8:00 p.m... Councilwoman Sparks seconded the motion. All were in favor.

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Louie Flanery, Mayor

ATTESTED:

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Joy Story Roark, City Clerk/Treasurer

Date approved: __________________