There was a special meeting of the Flemingsburg City Council Friday, April 22, 2011 at 6:00 p.m. in the City Annex. Council members present were Isaac Sapp, Scott Manning, Georgianna Sparks, Meredith Story, and Van Alexander. Councilman Ricky Hurst was absent. Mayor Martin L. Voiers presided.
Jason Walton addressed Council on behalf of Group Three Development. Walton stated that the group had purchased property that adjoined the City’s property on the by-pass, which was purchased as a future building site for the fire department. Group Three Development is constructing an office building for Farm Services. Walton presented plans for a road to be constructed across the front of their property and extended to the City’s property line. The road would be built wider and thicker than required by code to withstand the weight of fire trucks for a long term. Walton asked Council to consider approving the City to pay half the cost for construction of the road, $20,000. If the City does not approve sharing the costs, the road will only be constructed to the entrance of Group Three Development’s property and will only be built the width and thickness required by code. The group plans to break ground May 9th.
After a brief discussion, Councilwoman Sparks moved to approve. Councilman Story abstained due to his involvement in the project. Due to a lack of support Councilwoman Sparks rescinded the motion.
Councilman Sapp moved to go into executive session, pursuant to KRS 61.810, to discuss deliberations on the future acquisition of real property. Councilman Alexander seconded the motion.
Councilman Story moved to go out of executive session. Councilman Manning seconded the motion. Councilman Story moved to authorize the mayor to negotiate the purchase price of the property in question up to and including the price discussed in closed session contingent on the results of the soil sample. Councilwoman Sparks seconded the motion. Council voted as follows: Sapp-yes, Manning-yes, Sparks-yes, Story-yes, and Alexander-yes. Motion carried.
There being no further business Councilman Manning moved to adjourn at 6:37 p.m.
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Martin L. Voiers, Mayor
ATTESTED:
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Joy Story Roark, City Clerk/Treasurer
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