There was a public hearing regarding Municipal Road Aid use Monday, June 13, 2011 at 6:45 p.m. in the City Annex.  A list of streets recommended for resurfacing was presented.  Councilman Story commented that the list looked reasonable.  There were no public comments.  The hearing was closed at 6:55 p.m.

 

The regular meeting of the Flemingsburg City Council was called to order at 7:00 p.m.  Council members present were Ricky Hurst, Isaac Sapp, Scott Manning, Georgianna Sparks, Meredith Story, and Van Alexander.  Mayor Martin L. Voiers presided.

 

Councilwoman Sparks led the Pledge of Allegiance. 

 

Mayor Voiers recognized Donovan Spann, Gina Hurst, and Trustin Humphries, technology students from Fleming Co. High School, who addressed Council regarding a donation towards their trip to Dallas, TX for TSA National competition.  Kevin Cantrell is their advisor.  No decision was made as donations are at the discretion of the mayor and dependent on budget constraints.

 

Minutes of the May 9th and May 31st meetings were presented.  Councilman Hurst moved to approve.  Councilwoman Sparks seconded the motion.  All were in favor.

 

A second reading of the General Fund Budget was presented.  Councilman Story moved to approved.  Councilwoman Sparks 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.

 

A second reading of the Utility System Budget was presented.  Councilman Hurst moved to approve.  Councilman Alexander 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.

 

A second reading of Ordinance No. 6-11-3 regarding an increase to sewer rates was presented.  City Attorney Tom MacDonald advised Council to have a revised 1st reading of Ordinance No. 6-11-3 in order to add the CPI annual increase to the recommended rate increase for debt service.  MacDonald stated the CPI increase was originally adopted to cover general operating and maintenance costs and was not included in the recommended rate increases for debt service.  Council felt adding the CPI rate increase would create more burden on the citizens. Councilman Story moved to approve Ordinance No. 6-11-3 for a total rate increase of 15% effective July 2011, an additional 15% increase in July 2012, and a 20% increase in July 2013.  Councilwoman Sparks 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.

 

Travis Earlywine addressed Council on behalf of the Flemingsburg Volunteer Fire Dept. Grant funding through Homeland Security is available to replace radios and pagers which will be obsolete in a couple of years when the department moves from wide band to narrow band.  BTADD is assisting with the application process.  Funding will be 100%.  Earlywine estimated the replacement costs for pagers would be $4,200 and $8,200 for radios.  Councilman Hurst moved to approve making application.  Councilwoman Sparks seconded the motion.  All were in favor.

 

 

Councilman Manning moved to adopt a resolution approving the municipal road aid contract for $60,820.00.  Councilman Hurst seconded the motion.  All were in favor.

 

Council discussed a resolution allowing city officials to be compensated for training.  Councilman Alexander felt the extra expense would put undue strain on public tax dollars.  Councilman Story noted that it could also be a hindrance to the City if officials are not compensated.  Some council members are unable to attend training because they can’t afford to miss work and lose a day of pay.  Council agreed to table this matter until a later date.

 

Police Chief Sergent asked Council to extend the mileage limit on the home fleet policy to 15 miles.  Currently there are two officers that live only a few miles outside the existing range.  Councilman Alexander moved to change the maximum limit to 15 miles from the city limits.  Councilman Sapp seconded the motion.  All were in favor.  Changes will be made by Executive Order.

 

Councilman Story reported that the Finance Committee met to review the General Fund and Utility System budgets for 2011-2012.

 

A meeting of the Property Maintenance Committee was scheduled for Tuesday, June 14th, at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall.

 

Codes Enforcement Officer Ben Moran reported that an architect had looked at the ‘Peoples Bank’ buildings and would be providing preliminary quotes and recommendations.  Moran stated that chemicals had been purchased to treat the old reservoir.  He and Dennis Masters would be treating the lake this week.

 

Chief Sergent reported that Officer Tim Smith had been called to active duty for four months and would be gone until September 30th.  Effective June 8th, laws governing the court system got more lenient.  His department will be writing more citations and making fewer arrests.  Changes were motivated by funding issues. Sergent noted that, when the 1999 Crown Vic police cruiser is declared surplus, Paul Milller Ford has a standing offer of $1,300.

 

Public Works Superintendent Dennis Masters reported that the walking bridge has been repaired.  His department has repaired potholes and curbs and mulched the garden site at the Fischer Building.

 

Utilities Superintendent Joe Dunaway reported that the annual water quality report has been published.  There were no violations for any of the City’s water sources.  The new reservoir has been treated and the boundaries checked.  Everything looked good and there were no signs of abuse.  The reservoir is being utilized for fishing.  There was a report of someone swimming, which is not permitted.  Signs are posted.

 

Dunaway stated that engineers are going to do a study to determine the cost for a program to monitor water levels in the water towers.  It may be possible to add the cost of the program to the renovation costs for the water plant.  The project could also be added to the list for potential funding at BTADD.

 

Wastewater Superintendent Dale Clary reported that his department had been busy hauling sludge since the rain had stopped.  Clary continues to work on easements and hopes to have everything resolved by fall.  He will be advertising soon for bids on upgrades to the Tollgate and Lakewood lift stations.  The bid opening will be July 7th.

 

Mayor Voiers provided updates on City projects.  The remainder of the Streetscape project should start soon as well as Safe Routes to School.  A twelve-month extension has been granted on the Recreation Trails project.  Construction should being by late summer or early fall.  The Fire Dept. has completed the survey and application process.  They were required to select an architect. RFP’s have been sent out and they will be meeting next week to make a selection.  If the funding is approved they will be ready to proceed.

 

The Recreation Park requested $1,000 to purchase fireworks for the July 4th celebration.

 

Councilman Hurst moved to go into Executive session at 8:15 p.m. to deliberate future acquisition of real property pursuant to KRS 61.805 (1).  Councilwoman Sparks seconded the motion.  All were in favor.

 

Councilman Story moved to go out of Executive session at 9:05 p.m.  Councilman Sapp seconded the motion.  All were in favor. 

 

No action was taken as a result of Executive session.  There being no further business, Councilman Manning moved to adjourn.

 

 

 

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                                                                                    Martin L. Voiers, Mayor

 

ATTESTED:

 

 

 

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Joy Story Roark, City Clerk/Treasurer

 

Date approved:  _________________