There was a regular meeting of the Flemingsburg City Council Monday, March 14, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Annex. Council members present were Isaac Sapp, Scott Manning, Georgianna Sparks, Meredith Story, and Van Alexander. Ricky Hurst was absent. Mayor Martin L. Voiers presided.
Students from Mark Leet’s class at Simons Middle School led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Minutes of the February 14th and February 19th meetings were presented. Councilwoman Sparks moved to approve. Councilman Story seconded the motion. All were in favor.
City Clerk Joy Roark presented the 2nd reading of Ordinance No. 03-11-1 regarding regulations pertaining to vicious animals. Councilwoman Sparks moved to approve. Councilman Alexander seconded the motion. A roll call was given with council voting as follows: Sapp-yes, Manning-yes, Sparks-yes, Story-yes, and Alexander-yes.
The following bids were received on surplus property:
Dewey Gulley - Case backhoe $1135, salter $75, blade $25, Baler $50
Larry Gilvin - salter $31, safe $44, columns $52
Kent Corbin – Case backhoe - $3151.50, safe $81
Anthony McGlone – Case backhoe - $2500
Ben Moran - salter $30, safe $30, columns $20
No bids were received for the light bars or the sludge dewatering system. Councilman Story moved to accept the highest bid for each item. Councilman Manning seconded the motion. Council voted as follows: Sapp-yes, Manning-yes, Sparks-yes, Story-yes, and Alexander-yes.
John Sims Jr. appeared before Council on behalf of the Fleming Co. Water Rescue and Recovery Team to request funding in the amount of $2,000 to purchase rescue/recovery equipment. The Fiscal Court has already agreed to contribute $2,000. Councilman Story stated that he wasn’t sure the City should contribute an equal amount to the County since the City is a small area within the County, which is much larger, and citizens in the City are already paying both City and County taxes. The City usually pays 1/3 and the County pays 2/3’s. It was noted that there was not enough funding in the current fiscal year’s budget for the full contribution unless funding could be pulled from other areas. The Finance Committee will review this matter and report back at the next regular Council meeting.
The ‘Adopt a Highway’ program was discussed. Public Works Superintendent Dennis Masters said the City had participated in the program in the past. The route covered by the program runs from the by-pass to the downtown. Garbage is picked up along the roadway twice a year. Councilwoman Sparks moved to continue with the program. Councilman Alexander seconded the motion. Council voted as follows: Sapp-yes, Manning-yes, Sparks-yes, Story-yes, and Alexander-yes.
Mayor Voiers reported that there would be three standing committees: Parks and Recreation, Finance, and Buildings and Grounds. Each committee will be composed of three members of the Council, whose terms will coincide with the two-year election cycle, and representatives from City departments. A new committee was formed to address public and employee safety. An ad hoc committee was also formed to address property maintenance and examine properties that have been identified as blighted.
Councilwoman Sparks will serve on the Parks and Recreation Committee and the Finance Committee. Councilman Manning will serve on the Parks and Recreation Committee and the Buildings and Grounds Committee. Councilman Hurst will serve on the Parks and Recreation Committee and the Public and Employee Safety Committee. Councilman Story will serve on the Finance Committee, the Buildings and Grounds Committee and the Property Maintenance Committee. Councilman Alexander will serve on the Buildings and Grounds Committee and the Public and Employee Safety Committee. Councilman Sapp will serve on the Finance Committee, the Public and Employee Safety Committee, and the Property Maintenance Committee.
Crystal Ruark, Fleming Co. Chamber Executive Director, reported on recent and upcoming events.
City Clerk Joy Roark reported that a contractor had been hired to do the renovations recommended by the Buildings and Grounds Committee and was scheduled to begin work this week.
Roark also reported that the health insurance renewal rate had been received and, if the City stays with the current provider, health insurance costs will increase 27%. Applications have already been submitted to other companies for quotes.
Codes Enforcement Officer Ben Moran reported that two members were still needed for the Codes Enforcement Board. He is in the process of updating guidelines for subdivision development. There will be a training opportunity regarding planning and zoning in July.
Chief Sergent reported that Police Officer Recruit Garrett Ingram started the Academy. Joe Templeman, a certified officer with the Lewis Co. Sheriff’s office, has accepted a position with the Flemingsburg Police Dept. and will begin his duties Monday, March 21st.
Dennis Masters reported that the 2008 garbage truck had been repaired and repairs were covered under warranty. Repair rates were $104/hr and the work took three days. Councilman Sapp suggested Masters check into an extended warranty.
Utilities Superintendent Joe Dunaway reported success finding several gas leaks using the new detection equipment. A new ‘total gas’ customer was acquired on Mills Ave. and the installation has been completed. Kenvirons would like to attend next month’s meeting to discuss the water plant renovations. A windsock has been installed at the water plant to comply with insurance recommendations.
Waste Water Superintendent Dale Clary said he began the year with a priority list and several of those items had been completed. A windsock has also been installed at the waste water plant.
City Attorney Tom MacDonald reviewed Ordinance No. 3-11-2 regarding concentration levels of discharges for waste water. Councilman Alexander moved to approve the first reading. Councilman Manning seconded the motion. Council voted as follows: Sapp-yes, Manning-yes, Sparks-yes, Story-yes, and Alexander-yes.
Councilman Alexander reported that he and Councilman Manning had attended a neighborhood watch meeting along with Chief Sergent and Asst. Chief Fallon Fugett. Concerns noted were streetlights needed on Harbeson and W. Williams streets and speeding on Kay St. Making the street ‘one way’ had been discussed, but was not approved due to lack of support from residents. Mayor Voiers said this was an issue for the new Public and Employee Safety Committee.
Mayor Voiers reviewed the structural engineer’s report regarding the buildings donated by the Peoples Bank. Mayor Voiers reported on the Cable Commission meeting and Recreation Park meeting. The Senior Citizen’s Center is asking for volunteers to participate in Meals on Wheels or serving lunch at the center. There is a vacancy on the Housing Auth. Board.
Councilwoman Sparks moved to go into executive session, pursuant to KRS 61.810, to discuss deliberations on the future acquisition of real property. Councilman Story seconded the motion. Council voted as follows: Sapp-yes, Manning-yes, Sparks-yes, Story-yes, and Alexander-yes.
Councilman Story moved to go out of executive session. Councilman Manning seconded the motion. Council voted as follows: Sapp-yes, Manning-yes, Sparks-yes, Story-yes, and Alexander-yes.
No action was taken as a result of the executive session. There being no further business, Councilman Manning moved to adjourn at 9.08 p.m. Councilwoman Sparks seconded the motion. All were in favor.
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Martin L. Voiers, Mayor
ATTESTED:
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Joy Story Roark, City Clerk/Treasurer
Date approved: _________________
