There was a special meeting of the Flemingsburg City Council Monday, April 13, 2015 at 5:30 p.m. in the City Annex. Council members present were Ricky Hurst, Kathy Moore, Scott Manning, Georgianna Sparks, Meredith Story, and Van Alexander. Mayor Martin L. Voiers presided.
Councilwoman Moore led the Pledge of Allegiance. Minutes of the March meeting were presented. Councilman Story moved to approve. Councilman Manning seconded the motion. Motion carried.
Mayor Voiers presented Municipal Order No. 15-02 creating the positions of Maintenance Worker II, Sanitation Worker II, and Utility Clerk II. The positions were previously presented in ordinance form, but after further research it was determined the positions could be created by municipal order. Councilwoman Sparks moved to approve. Councilwoman Moore seconded the motion. Council voted as follows: Hurst-yes, Moore-yes, Manning-yes, Sparks-yes, Story-yes, and Alexander-yes. Motion carried.
Mayor Voiers presented Resolution No. 15-04-1 consenting to transfer of control from Time Warner Cable Midwest to Comcast and Charter Communications, Inc. Councilwoman Moore moved to approve. Councilman Manning seconded the motion. Council voted as follows: Hurst-yes, Moore-yes, Manning-yes, Sparks-yes, Story-yes, and Alexander-yes. Motion carried.
The first reading of Ordinance No. 04-15-1 establishing a five year non-exclusive franchise for cable services was presented. Councilman Hurst moved to approve. Councilman Alexander seconded the motion. Council voted as follows: Hurst-yes, Moore-yes, Manning-yes, Sparks-yes, Story-yes, and Alexander-yes. Motion carried.
The following items were presented as surplus: (1) fuel/diesel storage tank, 700 gallon metal tank with a 6’X 8.5’ containment unit attached, (2) 1994 Serco-Flexible Hy-Velocity Water Jet Machine Trailer Mounted Unit S/N WMTR-931785, 2.3 (140 CID) Ford Engine S/N 15982. A $2,000 minimum bid was recommended for the jet machine. Sealed bids will be accepted through the end of business on Friday, May 8th, and bids will be opened at the regular council meeting Monday, May 11th. Councilman Story moved to approve. Councilman Manning seconded the motion. Council voted as follows: Hurst-yes, Moore-yes, Manning-yes, Sparks-yes, Story-yes, and Alexander-yes. Motion carried.
The Finance Committee met to discuss building permit fees, sewer rates for car washes, and extending the natural gas line to Southridge Subdivision. Councilman Story reported that there is currently no cap on building permit fees and construction of a large building could result in excessive permit fees. A survey of surrounding cities showed that most cities have a cap on building fees of $200-500. Councilman Story moved to place a cap of $300 on building permit fees. Councilman Hurst seconded the motion. Council voted as follows: Hurst-yes, Moore-yes, Manning-yes, Sparks-yes, Story-yes, and Alexander-yes. Motion carried. This change will require an amendment of the original ordinance.
The committee also reviewed sewer rates for car washes and found that, due to the tier rates in place, they were already getting a 19% discount. The committee did not recommend any additional discount.
An Ad Hoc committee consisting of Councilman Story, Councilman Manning, and Joe Dunaway was formed to research extending the natural gas line to Southridge Subdivision. The committee recommended making natural gas available to Donnie Christman as soon as possible and available to the entire subdivision as customers request it and the gas department’s schedule permits. Councilman Story made a motion to approve this recommendation. Councilman Manning seconded the motion. Council voted as follows: Hurst-yes, Moore-yes, Manning-yes, Sparks-yes, Story-yes, and Alexander-yes. Motion carried.
Mayor Voiers stated that a special meeting would be called next week to present the annual budget for fiscal year 2015-2016. There being no further business, Councilman Manning moved to adjourn at 6:00 p.m.
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Martin L. Voiers, Mayor
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Joy Story Roark, City Clerk/Treasurer
