There was a regular meeting of the Flemingsburg City Council Monday, May 12, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Annex. Council members present were Ricky Hurst, Kathy Moore, Scott Manning, Georgianna Sparks, Meredith Story, and Van Alexander. Mayor Martin. L. Voiers presided.
Councilwoman Moore led the Pledge of Allegiance. Minutes of the April 14th and April 28th meetings were presented. Councilman Alexander moved to approve. Councilman Manning seconded the motion. Motion carried.
Lorina Blevins, Barb Campbell and Lori Ulrich addressed Council regarding the National Career Readiness Certificate and being a work ready community.
Ken Macht thanked the City and Public Works Superintendent Dennis Masters for taking care of the drainage problem affecting his property.
The first reading of the General Fund Budget for fiscal year July 2014-June 2015 was presented. Councilman Story moved to approve. Councilman Manning seconded the motion. Council voted as follows: Hurst-yes, Moore-yes, Manning-yes, Sparks-yes, Story-yes, and Alexander-yes. Motion carried.
The first reading of the Utilities Budget for fiscal year July 2014-June 2015 was presented. Councilwoman Sparks moved to approve. Councilwoman Moore seconded the motion. Council voted as follows: Hurst-yes, Moore-yes, Manning-yes, Sparks-yes, Story-yes, and Alexander-yes. Motion carried.
The first reading of the FCA-TV Budget for fiscal year July 2014-June 2015 was presented. Councilman Hurst moved to approve. Councilwoman Moore seconded the motion. Council voted as follows: Hurst-yes, Moore-yes, Manning-yes, Sparks-yes, Story-yes, and Alexander-yes. Motion carried.
Resolution No. 14-05-1 was presented confirming that cost overruns that may occur on the Crestview Water Line Replacement Project will be the responsibility of the Ctiy. Councilman Story moved to adopt. Councilman Hurst seconded the motion. Council voted as follows: Hurst-yes, Moore-yes, Manning-yes, Sparks-yes, Story-yes, and Alexander-yes. Motion carried.
Councilwoman Sparks moved to allow that the Mayor and City Clerk and their Successors-in-Title have the authority to disburse funds as received and to sign documents to administer the Crestview Water Line Replacement Self-Help Project, CDBG 13-020. Councilman Alexander seconded the motion. Council voted as follows: Sparks-yes, Alexander-yes, Manning-yes, Story-yes, Hurst-yes
The Contract for Professional Services for BTADD to administer the Crestview Water Line Replacement Project was presented. Councilman Manning moved to approve. Councilwoman Moore seconded the motion. Council voted as follows: Hurst-yes, Moore-yes, Manning-yes, Sparks-yes, Story-yes, and Alexander-yes. Motion carried.
The Procurement Standards for the Crestview Water Line Replacement Project were presented. Councilwoman Moore moved to approve. Councilwoman Sparks seconded the motion. Council voted as follows: Hurst-yes, Moore-yes, Manning-yes, Sparks-yes, Story-yes, and Alexander-yes. Motion carried.
A Bond Ordinance authorizing and providing for the issuance of $1,995,000 principal amount of City of Flemingsburg Water System Revenue Bonds Series 2014 was presented. Councilwoman Sparks moved to approve. Councilman Alexander seconded the motion. Council voted as follows: Hurst-yes, Moore-yes, Manning-yes, Sparks-yes, Story-yes, and Alexander-yes. Motion carried.
Councilman Alexander reported that the Buildings and Ground Committee recommended moving forward with putting new siding on the old antique shop building.
Councilman Story reported that the City had received a request for $1,500 from the Fleming-Mason Airport Board to stripe the sides of the runway. The Board had received a grant to cover the cost of other striping. Councilman Story moved to approve their request. Councilwoman Sparks seconded the motion. Council voted as follows: Hurst-yes, Moore-yes, Manning-yes, Sparks-yes, Story-yes, and Alexander-yes. Motion carried.
Mayor Voiers reported on a rate card for ads to be aired by FCA-TV. Dave Gray, station manager, would receive commission of 25% for each ad sold. The finance committee recommended that the City proceed with the plan to sale ads and pay the commission of 25%.
City Clerk/Treasurer Joy Roark reported on the KMCA Spring Conference she and Utilities Clerk Sarah Farrow attended. Written financial reports were also provided.
Greg Boling presented the Codes report.
Dave Gray provided a written report for FCA-TV.
Police Chief Randy Sergent reported that a Homeland Security Grant was available with 100% of the funds going to first responders. The Click it or Ticket program will begin May 19th .
Utilities Superintendent Joe Dunaway reported that Mike Brown was still on leave due to a work related accident. Updates were provided on the Waste Water Building Project, Ewing Sewer Line project, and the Water Plant Improvement project. Phase I of the By-Pass project is ready to bid. The Crestview Water Line Replacement Project should begin mid-July. In order to move the Gardenside gas line project along the line will be run along the state right of way rather than across school property.
City Attorney Tom MacDonald reported that he and Tommy Carpenter are finishing the section of annexation on the Ruth property.
Councilwoman Sparks commented that citizens were concerned about the large fountain in the old reservoir not working and offered to raise funds privately to repair it. Mayor Voiers said repair costs were high, $3,500-6,000, and the grant money for the walking trail was almost gone. It was decided that the remaining funds would be used for chemicals to keep the lake clean.
Councilman Story reported that he had attended the KLC City Officials training and received a lot of useful information.
Councilman Hurst reported a problem with buzzards on Chapel Lane, Stockwell Ave., Harbeson, and at the Simons Middle School. Tom MacDonald will send a letter to the USDA requesting a permit to help get rid of the buzzards.
There being no further business, Councilman Manning moved to adjourn at 8:25 p.m. Councilwoman Moore seconded the motion. Motion carried.
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Martin L. Voiers, Mayor
ATTESTED:
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Joy Story Roark, City Clerk/Treasurer
Date Approved: ________________
