There was a regular meeting of the Flemingsburg City Council Monday, June 8, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Annex. Council members present were Ricky Hurst, Kathy Moore, Scott Manning, Meredith Story, and Van Alexander. Georgianna Sparks was absent. Mayor Martin L. Voiers presided.
Councilman Hurst led the Pledge of Allegiance. Minutes of the April 11th meeting were presented. Councilman Manning moved to approve. Councilwoman Moore seconded the motion. Motion carried.
Dr. Creasman, Superintendent of Fleming County Schools, provided an update on school programs including the summer feeding program, which is federally funded. All students will be able to eat free next year putting money normally spent on school meals back into the local economy.
The second reading of Ordinance No.06-15-01 adopting the annual budget for the General Fund was presented. Councilman Story moved to approve. Councilman Manning seconded the motion. A roll call was given with Council voting as follows: Hurst-yes, Moore-yes, Manning-yes, Story-yes, and Alexander-yes. Motion carried.
The second reading of Ordinance No. 06-15-02 adopting the annual budget for the Utilities System was presented. Councilman Hurst moved to approve. Councilman Alexander seconded the motion. A roll call was given with Council voting as follows: Hurst-yes, Moore-yes, Manning-yes, Story-yes, and Alexander-yes. Motion carried.
The second reading of Ordinance No. 06-15-03 adopting the annual budget for FCA-TV was presented. Councilman Alexander moved to approve. Councilman Manning seconded the motion. A roll call was given with Council voting as follows: Hurst-yes, Moore-yes, Manning-yes, Story-yes, and Alexander-yes. Motion carried.
The second reading of Ordinance No. 06-15-04 adopting an electric franchise agreement with Fleming Mason Energy was presented. Councilman Story moved to approve. Councilman Manning seconded the motion. A roll call was given with Council voting as follows: Hurst-yes, Moore-yes, Manning-yes, Story-yes, and Alexander-yes. Motion carried. Council will move forward with the bidding process.
The first reading of Ordinance No. 06-15-05 amending Ordinance No. 6-14-2 regarding the Utilities System budget was presented. The budget was amended to include the purchase of a jet machine and the By-Pass Utilities extension project phase I. Councilman Manning moved to approve. Councilwoman Moore seconded the motion. Council voted as follows: Hurst-yes, Moore-yes, Manning-yes, Story-yes, and Alexander-yes. Motion carried.
A special meeting was scheduled for Monday, June 29th, at 6:05 p.m. in the City Annex.
The first reading of Ordinance No. 06-15-06 adopting electrical inspector fees was presented. Councilman Hurst moved to approve. Councilwoman Moore seconded the motion. Council voted as follows: Hurst-yes, Moore-yes, Manning-yes, Story-yes, and Alexander-yes. Motion carried.
The first reading of Ordinance No. 06-15-07 amending Ordinance No. 6-00-1 increasing the solid waste collection fees for regular customers from $12 to $15 and from $6 to $9 for senior citizens. Those currently receiving the senior citizen discount will continue to do so, but no customers will be added to the list of those receiving the discounted rate. Councilman Story moved to approve. Councilman Manning seconded the motion. After discussion, Councilman Story rescinded the motion. Councilwoman Moore moved to approve the ordinance and continue to offer the senior citizen discount. Councilman Alexander seconded the motion. Council voted as follows: Hurst-yes, Moore-yes, Manning-yes, Story-yes, and Alexander-yes. Motion carried.
A resolution for Municipal Road Aid totaling $51,581.45 was presented. Councilman Hurst moved to adopt. Councilwoman Moore seconded the motion. Council voted as follows: Hurst-yes, Moore-yes, Manning-yes, Story-yes, and Alexander-yes. Motion carried.
Mayor Voiers presented the Information Security Policy for the City of Flemingsburg. No action was required.
City Clerk/Treasurer Joy Roark reported that part-time Utilities Clerk/Cashier Lisa Shrout had retired the end of May. Paula Kissick has been hired as the new Utilities Clerk/Cashier and will be working part-time. Written financial reports were included in the council packets.
Codes Enforcement Officer Greg Boling was absent. A written report was presented.
Dave Gray reported for FCA-TV.
Police Chief Randy Sergent reported that Officer Jeremy Miller will probably be leaving the police force by September to accept a position with the Lexington Police Department.
Public Works Superintendent Dennis Masters recommended that the old recycling truck be declared as surplus so that it can be traded in on a new garbage truck. Masters provided a copy of the new city logo. Free clean up week will be June 15th-19th.
Utilities Superintendent Joe Dunaway reported that the water plant would be starting production June 10th. The waste water treatment plant is operating well. Work on the Crestview waterline project is at a stand-still, but should start back in July. They are in the second phase of the bidding process. Plans are to start the Greenway gas line extension in the next two weeks. Ridley Block is doing some major upgrading on their water and gas services. The Utility department is also working with Adam Hinton on providing utility services for the new welding school. Dunaway reported that Mike McIntosh has completed the maximum certifications for the waste water treatment plant.
A meeting was scheduled for the Finance Committee Monday, June 29th, at 5:30 p.m. in the City Annex to review an application for the business incentive program.
Councilman Alexander presented a written report from GFCRWC.
There were no council or city attorney comments.
Mayor Voiers reported that Kent Kalb had been appointed to the joint Airport Board. The City employee picnic has been scheduled for Saturday, July 25th, at the city park. Due to a scheduling conflict the mayor will not be able to attend the regular council meeting scheduled for July 13th. Council agreed to re-schedule the meeting for Monday, July 20th, at 7:00 p.m.
There being no further business, Councilman Manning moved to adjourn. At 8:00 p.m.
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Martin L. Voiers, Mayor
ATTESTED:
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Joy Story Roark, City Clerk/Treasurer
Date approved: ___________________
