There was a regular meeting of the Flemingsburg City Council Monday, January 10, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Annex. Council members present were Ricky Hurst, Isaac Sapp, Scott Manning, Georgianna Sparks, Meredith Story, and Van Alexander. Mayor Martin L. Voiers presided.
Councilman Manning led the Pledge of Allegiance. Minutes of the December 13th meeting were presented. Councilman Story moved to approve. Councilman Alexander seconded the motion. All were in favor.
City Clerk Joy Roark presented the second reading of Ordinance No. 01-11-1 prohibiting obstructions around City Utilities Systems meters, valves and fire hydrants. Councilman Sapp moved to approve. Councilman Manning seconded the motion. A roll call was given with Council voting as follows: Hurst-yes, Sapp-yes, Manning-yes, Sparks-yes, Story-yes, and Alexander-yes. Motion carried.
Codes Enforcement Officer Ben Moran addressed Council regarding an ordinance prohibiting pain clinics. Moran suggested lobbying the county to adopt an ordinance would be the best option. City Attorney Tom MacDonald requested a sample ordinance from KLC.
MacDonald presented a draft of Ordinance No. 02-11-1 regarding restrictions pertaining to vicious animals. Council will review and have a first reading at the February regular meeting.
Mayor Voiers updated Council on ongoing grants. The deadline for spending the Walking Trail grant funds is June 30th. An extension can be requested, but may hurt future applications for grant funds. The current grant is $87,000 with a 50% match. The project had to be scaled back and changed to a nature trail due to costs. Mayor Voiers is trying to get school kids involved in the project to save on costs as well.
The Safe Routes to School totals $40,000 and is 100%. Mayor Voiers suggested starting at Highland Dr. and working toward Simons Middle School because the funding will not do the entire project. Cann-Tech is working with the City on this project.
There is $97,000 available for Streetscape, which is only enough to do about half of the six areas in the project. CMW is the firm selected to do the work. Mayor Voiers will meet with them to discuss changing the priority areas to the ones in most need of repair.
The City is in the process of applying for a Crumb Rubber grant for the playgrounds in the City’s parks. The grant would require a 25% match.
The HAZMAT Eight-WMD, Inc./City Affiliation Agreement was presented for consideration. Councilman Story moved to approve the agreement with no annual contribution. Councilwoman Sparks seconded the motion. Council voted as follows: Hurst-yes, Sapp-yes, Manning-yes, Sparks-yes, Story-yes, and Alexander-yes. Motion carried. The Clerk was asked to check on liability insurance coverage.
The Mayor-Council Plan for Continuity of Government was presented. Councilwoman Sparks moved that City Clerk Joy Roark perform the duties and responsibilities of the mayor in his absence. Councilman Manning seconded the motion. Council voted as follows: Hurst-yes, Sapp-yes, Manning-yes, Sparks-yes, Story-yes, and Alexander-yes. Motion carried.
Mayor Voiers presented a resolution to accept four streets from the state. Council expressed concern over the conditions and use of the roads and requested more information from the state. No action was taken.
Resolution No. 2011-01 regarding property previously annexed was presented. Tom MacDonald reviewed the boundary resolution explaining that the original resolution submitted in October was rejected by Frankfort due to calls on the map. This resolution serves to correct that information. Councilman Hurst moved to approve. Councilman Alexander seconded the motion. Council voted as follows: Hurst-yes, Sapp-yes, Manning-yes, Sparks-yes, Story-yes, and Alexander-yes. Motion carried.
Mayor Voiers reported that Marvin Suit’s term had expired on the Industrial Board and proposed that Mr. Suit be re-appointed. Councilman Story moved to accept the Mayor’s recommendation. Councilwoman Sparks seconded the motion. Council voted as follows: Hurst-yes, Sapp-yes, Manning-yes, Sparks-yes, Story-yes, and Alexander-yes. Motion carried.
Mayor Voiers proposed that Jacob Fritz be appointed to the Flemingsburg/Fleming Co. Rec. Board. Councilwoman Sparks moved to accept the Mayor’s recommendation. Councilman Manning seconded the motion. Council voted as follows: Hurst-yes, Sapp-yes, Manning-yes, Sparks-yes, Story-yes, and Alexander-yes. Motion carried.
Fleming Co. Chamber Executive Director Crystal Ruark presented the Chamber report. She and Steve Donovan, Economic Development Director, will be visiting with local businesses to assess their needs. Donovan reported that work was being done on a 1,000 acre nature preserve that included nine miles of trails.
Mayor Voiers reported that there was some interest in the former ‘antique shop’ building by a couple of small businesses, but the building needs some work. The Buildings and Grounds Committee needs to meet regarding this.
City Clerk Roark provided financial statements, check registers for all City accounts, a debt schedule, and a report of City investments in the Council packet.
Ben Moran reported that income from sale of building permits had increased over the previous year. Moran was auditing street lights and marking those that need repaired. He also requested a street light for Sellers St.
Chief Sergent reported that his department had been awarded grant funds to purchase a duty rifle and 100 rounds of ammo.
Wastewater Superintendent Dale Clary presented a priority list of issues that needed to be addressed in the upcoming year. Mayor Voiers stated that they would be going to Frankfort February 3rd regarding funding for the new wastewater treatment plant. Once the funding is approved it will take approximately twelve months to start working on the new plant. Judge Foxworthy has been contacted regarding acquiring the property and Clary is pursuing environmental clearance on the land. Clary plans to talk with all the property owners involved to obtain easements for the sewer line to Industrial Park II. The Industrial Authority will assist him. There is funding in place for lift station improvements on Elizaville Ave. and Tollgate. He currently has two pumps that are in need of repair.
Mayor Voiers announced a working retreat for the Council February 19th.
Mayor Voiers reported on the CDBG grant the fire department is applying for. More surveys are needed. Kevin Cornette with BTADD is assisting with the application process. The department is applying for $500,000. The department may also be eligible for a grant through Homeland Security to purchase a new fire truck.
Mayor Voiers stated the he had met with school officials and BTADD regarding the new Ewing School hooking on to the City’s sewer system. Council agreed more information was needed on the costs to the City before a decision could be made.
Steve Donovan asked about a sign designating the historic section of the City.
There being no further business, Councilman Manning moved to adjourn at 8:30 p.m. Councilwoman Sparks seconded the motion. All were in favor.
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Martin L. Voiers, Mayor
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Joy Story Roark, City Clerk/Treasurer
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