There was a regular meeting of the Flemingsburg City Council Monday, February 11, 2013 at 7:00 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.
Councilman Manning moved to approve minutes of the January meeting. Councilman Alexander seconded the motion. All were in favor.
Crystal Ruark presented a report on the Fleming County Chamber of Commerce.
John Dells appeared before Council representing the Fleming Co. Golf Association. Dells requested that Council consider changing the rates paid by the Association noting that in 2011 they paid over $4,400 and in 2012 they paid over $10,000. The golf association is having serious financial difficulties. Councilman Story suggested the Council should look at the water rate structure for those who must rely so heavily on water to maintain their operations. Councilman Manning and Councilwoman Moore agreed. Mayor Voiers asked the Finance Committee to look into this matter. A meeting was scheduled for Thursday, February 14th at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall.
Council discussed the contribution to the Fleming Co. Recreation Board. Councilman Story made a motion for the City to contribute $15,000, which would be one- third of the overall budget. The County is contributing approximately $30,000. The motion was seconded by Councilman Manning. Council voted as follows: Hurst-yes, Moore-yes, Manning-yes, Sparks-yes, Story-yes, and Alexander-yes. Motion carried.
Councilman Story noted that the Fiscal Court had requested reimbursement for one- third of the cost for blacktopping the walking trail at the Rec. Park. Councilman Story moved to approve payment of $4,871.06 to the Fiscal Court. Councilman Alexander seconded the motion. Council voted as follows: Hurst-yes, Moore-yes, Manning-yes, Sparks-yes, Story-yes, and Alexander-yes. Motion carried. It was noted that it would be helpful if the Rec. Board would include these items in their budget instead of asking for extra funds after the work has been completed.
The following bids were received for surplus property:
Tire Changer - Rex Elam-$327.79; Randy Hunt-$505.00; Ben Moran-$201.00; Larry Flinders-$713.00; Dewey Gulley-$255.00;
2002 Chevy Truck - Ben Moran-$501.00; Clifton Pollitt-$400.00; Dewey Gulley-$1,055.00; Yousef Dabbagh-$468.00; Larry Flinders-$813.00; Danny Shrout-$333.00; Brooks Manning-$400.00;
2006 Chevy Impala - Ben Moran-$2,801.00; Dewey Gulley-$2,235.00; Yousef Dabbagh-$1,168.00; Mike Brown-$2,660.00;
Councilman Hurst moved to accept the highest bids on each item. Councilwoman Sparks seconded the motion. Council voted as follows: Hurst-yes, Moore-yes, Manning-yes, Sparks-yes, Story-yes, and Alexander-yes. Motion carried.
Resolution No. 13-02-1 in support of Reform of the Retirement System was presented. Mayor Voiers stated that forty-five cities had already passed this resolution. The Senate has passed Senate Bill 2 and it is currently in the House of Representatives. If approved, the City could realize $877,000 in savings over the next twenty years. The change would apply to new hires only. Councilwoman Sparks moved to adopt this resolution. 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 made the following recommendations for the Tree Board: Tony McGlone, Adam Hinton, Ben Womack, Marsha McCartney, and JoAnn Colgan. Councilman Manning 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.
Councilwoman Sparks presented the Parks Committee report.
Codes Enforcement Officer Ben Moran reported on flood plain insurance and sidewalk maintenance. He also noted that there are still vacancies on the Board of Adjustments and Planning Commission.
Police Chief Randy Sergent reported that Police Officer Recruit Eric Plank would begin the academy February 18th.
Public Works Superintendent Dennis Masters reported that the FFA banners would be hung downtown on February 12th. The State Highway will install handrails over the culvert on E. Water St.
Utilities Superintendent Joe Dunaway stated that work on the Industrial Park II project had begun again.
City Attorney Tom MacDonald reported that the last annexation resolution had been re-submitted.
City Council commended the Street Department for doing an excellent job on snow removal and also the Utility Department for repairing many leaks during the inclement weather.
Mayor Voiers reported that the City had been selected as a recipient of a CDBG grant for $500,000 for the new fire house.
There being no further business, Councilman Manning moved to adjourn at 8:27 p.m. Councilwoman Moore seconded the motion. Motion carried.
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Martin L. Voiers, Mayor
ATTESTED:
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Joy Story Roark, City Clerk/Treasurer
Date Approved: __________________
