There was a special meeting of the Flemingsburg City Council Tuesday, May 31, 2011 at 6:00 p.m. in the City Annex. Council members present were Ricky Hurst, Isaac Sapp, Georgianna Sparks, Meredith Story, and Van Alexander. Councilman Scott Manning was absent. Mayor Martin L. Voiers presided.
The first reading of Ordinance No. 6-11-1 regarding the General Government Budget for fiscal year 2011-2012 was presented. Councilwoman Sparks moved to approve. Councilman Story seconded the motion. Council voted as follows: Hurst-yes, Sapp- yes, Sparks-yes, Story-yes, and Alexander-yes. Motion carried.
The first reading of Ordinance No. 6-11-2 regarding the Utilities System Budget for fiscal year 2011-2012 was presented. Councilman Hurst moved to approve. Councilman Alexander seconded the motion. Council voted as follows: Hurst-yes, Sapp- yes, Sparks-yes, Story-yes, and Alexander-yes. Motion carried.
The first reading of Ordinance No. 6-11-3 regarding an increase in sewer rates was presented. City Attorney Tom MacDonald explained the City had no choice but to increase sewer rates. The government mandates that the sewer plant, which is outdated, be replaced. To obtain funding for the project and assure the City’s ability to cover debt service on the new wastewater plant the rate increases had to be put in place. The City opted not to increase the rates in a lump sum, but rather spread the increases over a three year period. Rates will be increased by 15% effective July 1, 2011. Another 15% increase will be effective July 1, 2012; and, if needed, rates will be increased by 20% effective July 1, 2013. Councilman Story moved to approve. Councilman Hurst seconded the motion. Council voted as follows: Hurst-yes, Sapp- yes, Sparks-yes, Story-yes, and Alexander-yes. Motion carried.
There being no further business the meeting was adjourned.
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Martin L. Voiers, Mayor
ATTESTED:
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Joy Roark, City Clerk/Treasurer
Date approved: ______________________
