There was a regular monthly meeting of the Flemingsburg City Council Monday, April 9, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Annex. Council members present were Ricky Hurst, Adam Hinton, Georgianna Sparks, and Meredith Story. Scott Manning and Van Alexander were absent. Mayor Martin L. Voiers presided.
Councilman Hinton led the Pledge of Allegiance. Minutes of the March 12th meeting were presented. Councilman Hurst moved to approve. Councilwoman Sparks seconded the motion. All were in favor.
Gina Hurst, Donovan Spann, and Trustin Humphries, FCHS Technical students, presented the City with a plaque of appreciation for their donation in 2011 towards costs to attend the National Conference. This year ten students from Fleming Co. will be attending the event being held in Nashville, TN. The group asked for the City’s support to attend the conference, which will cost $4,900.
Vaughn Williams, Kenvirons, reported that the City would need to increase water rates 35.3% to help generate revenue to pay for improvements to the water plant.
Steve Donovan reported on a seminar using local business owners.
Steve Parrish and Jamie Day reviewed the City’s health insurance proposal from Bluegrass Family Health and Health Cost Solutions.
There was a second reading of Ordinance No. 4-12-1 regarding compensation for elected officials. Councilwoman Sparks moved to approve the ordinance, which would leave the compensation the same. Councilman Story seconded the motion. Council voted as follows: Hurst – yes, Hinton – yes, Sparks – yes, Story – yes, Alexander – absent, Manning – absent. Motion carried.
Resolution No. 12-4-1 regarding USDA Rural Development loan for the Water Plant Project was presented. Councilman Hurst moved to approve. Councilman Hinton seconded the motion. Council voted as follows: Hurst – yes, Hinton – yes, Sparks – yes, Story – yes, Alexander – absent, Manning – absent. Motion carried.
Resolution No. 12-4-2 approving Equal Opportunity Agreement required for the USDA Rural Development loan was presented. Councilman Story moved to approve. Councilman Hinton seconded the motion. Council voted as follows: Hurst – yes, Hinton – yes, Sparks – yes, Story – yes, Alexander – absent, Manning – absent. Motion carried.
Resolution No. 12-4-3 approving the operating budget as required by USDA Rural Development was presented. Councilman Hurst moved to approve. Councilwoman Sparks seconded the motion. Council voted as follows: Hurst – yes, Hinton – yes, Sparks – yes, Story – yes, Alexander – absent, Manning – absent. Motion carried.
Resolution No. 12-4-4 regarding funding for a new fire truck through USDA Rural Development was presented. Councilwoman Sparks moved to approve. Councilman Hinton seconded the motion. Council voted as follows: Hurst – yes, Hinton – yes, Sparks – yes, Story – yes, Alexander – absent, Manning – absent. Motion carried.
Resolution No. 12-4-5 approving Equal Opportunity Agreement required for the USDA Rural Development loan was presented. Councilman Hurst moved to approve. Councilman Story seconded the motion. Council voted as follows: Hurst – yes, Hinton – yes, Sparks – yes, Story – yes, Alexander – absent, Manning – absent. Motion carried.
Resolution No. 12-4-6 approving the operating budget as required by USDA Rural Development was presented. Councilwoman Sparks moved to approve. Councilman Hinton seconded the motion. Council voted as follows: Hurst – yes, Hinton – yes, Sparks – yes, Story – yes, Alexander – absent, Manning – absent. Motion carried.
Mayor Voiers presented the budget for fiscal year July 2012-June 2013. A meeting of the Finance Committee was scheduled for Thursday, April 12th at 6:00 p.m. The committee will review the budget and a first reading will be presented at the May 14th regular city council meeting.
Councilman Story reported that the Finance Committee had met in March to discuss the health insurance renewal. The plan proposed by Bluegrass Family Health and Health Cost Solutions was recommended.
Ben Moran, Codes Enforcement, reported he would be attending training sponsored by KLC on May 8th. A safety training meeting was scheduled for April 23rd. Moran plans to attend the OSHA workshop in Lexington.
There will be a public meeting May 8th at FC High School hosted by BTADD regarding the sewer line for the Ewing School.
The Water Treatment Plant Project was selected for the KY Earth Day Project of the year. An Earth Day Event is scheduled for April 17, 2012 at 10:30 a.m. at the Water Treatment Plant. Guest speakers will include Tom Fern, Rural Development; Amy Kennedy, BTADD; and state legislators.
Councilman Hurst reported that he had received permission from property owners to put street lights on Windsor Dr. on the Ace Hardware property and the corner of the fitness center. Fleming Mason will install the lights at no charge. The City will be responsible for the monthly bill.
Council discussed the need for more parking at the walking trail.
Bids for sewer at Industrial Park II have been advertised. Bids will be opened May 9th at 10:00 a.m. at the Annex.
There being no further business, Councilwoman Sparks moved to adjourn at 8:35 p.m.
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Martin L. Voiers, Mayor
ATTESTED:
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Joy Story Roark, City Clerk/Treasurer
Date approved: _________________________
