There was a regular meeting of the Flemingsburg City Council January 9, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Annex.  Councilmembers present were Scott Manning, Georgianna Sparks, Meredith Story, and Van Alexander.  Councilmen Ricky Hurst and Adam Hinton were absent.  Mayor Martin L. Voiers presided.

 

Councilman Alexander led the Pledge of Allegiance.

 

Kevin Price presented his plan to open a teen club and provide activities such as arcades, pool, and ping pong for young people in the community.  Price stated he also plans to serve food.  Half of the proceeds from food sales would go to support youth activities at the middle and high school level.  Price asked for the City’s support. 

 

Minutes of the December 12th meeting were presented.  Councilman Manning moved to approve.  Councilwoman Sparks seconded the motion.  Motion carried.

 

Trevor Atkins addressed Council regarding their contract with Atmos Energy to purchase natural gas.

 

Resolution No. 12-1-1 regarding funding for the Ewing school project was presented.  Laura Jefferson with BTADD explained the resolution was necessary to apply for Fund A federal funding through KIA.  There was discussion regarding who was borrowing the money, how the load would be repaid, interest rates, etc.  Per Jefferson the City would be borrowing the money, but repayment of the loan would not be a burden to the City or existing customers.  Fleming Co. has mandatory sewer hook-up and approximately 85 new customers will be added when the new line goes in.  Revenues from their services will be sufficient to pay the debt.  The line will belong to the City.  Councilwoman Sparks moved to approve.  Councilman Manning seconded the motion.  Council voted as follows:  Manning-yes, Sparks-yes, Story-yes, and Alexander-yes.  Motion carried.

 

Michael Thoroughman, BTADD Finance Officer, addressed Council regarding funding for maintenance on the Fischer building.  There was discussion on funding for long term maintenance. Thoroughman stated that the Peoples Bank had extended Buffalo Trace ADD Limited a line of credit for current maintenance needs.  They plan to put $5,000 per year in an escrow account designated for future maintenance.  Once debts are paid off there should be sufficient funds from operations to cover maintenance needs.  The Peoples Bank will receive tax credits through 2014 on the debt service.  Then the property will be owned 100% by Buffalo Trace ADD Limited.  The City is asked to donate man hours, purchase materials needed and bill BTADD Limited.  The managing company, Laurel Run, only has a maintenance man on site half a day one day per week.  Currently there is nothing in writing regarding who’s responsible for maintenance.  Thoroughman said he would review the contract with Laurel Run.

 

A Buildings and Grounds Committee meeting was scheduled for Thursday, January 12th at 5:00 p.m. in City Hall.

 

City Clerk Joy Roark presented the financial reports.

 

Codes Enforcement Officer Ben Moran reported that all annexation ordinances had been located and he was ready to meet with Tommy Carpenter, the City’s surveyor.

 

 Chief Randy Sergent reported that his department had received grant funding to purchase new vests.

 

Dennis Masters, Public Works Superintendent, presented the report for Streets and Sanitation.

 

Joe Dunaway, Utilities Superintendent, reported that the State had accepted the City’s response to the NOV’s and had reduced the fine to $4,000.  The State inspector checked the wastewater plant and only noted repairs needed immediately.  Plans for the new Wastewater treatment plant will be submitted to the State this week.  It may take up to six months to get the plans approved.  His department is going through the process of enforcing the meter obstruction ordinance.

 

Mayor Voiers reported that KLC City Day/ Night would be February 1st.   A Council retreat has been scheduled for February 11th at 2:00 p.m. at the City Annex.

 

There being no further business Councilman Manning moved to adjourn at 8:20 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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