There was a regular meeting of the Flemingsburg City Council Monday, October 10, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Annex. Council members present were Ricky Hurst, Scott Manning, Meredith Story, and Van Alexander. Councilwoman Sparks and Councilman Sapp were absent. Mayor Martin L. Voiers presided.
Shelby Moran, Fleming Co. student, led the pledge of allegiance.
Mayor Voiers presented a letter of resignation from Councilman Isaac Sapp dated September 12, 2011. His resignation was effective October 10, 2011. Mayor Voiers noted that statutes require city council to fill the vacancy within thirty days. Councilman Story moved that Councilman Sapp’s letter of resignation be added to the minutes. Councilman Alexander seconded the motion. Motion carried.
Minutes of the September 12th meeting were presented. Councilman Manning moved to approve. Councilman Hurst seconded the motion. Motion carried.
A second reading of Ordinance No. 10-11-1 regarding amendments to the sewer use ordinance as required by EPA was presented. Councilman Hurst moved to approve. Councilman Story seconded the motion. A roll call was given with council voting as follows: Hurst-yes, Manning-yes, Story-yes, and Alexander-yes. Motion carried.
Bob Sturdivant presented a progress report on construction of the new wastewater treatment plant.
Brenda Morgan, C.P.A., reviewed the annual audit report for fiscal year ending June 2011 and issued a clean opinion. Two findings were noted and have already been addressed. Councilman Story moved to approve. Councilman Manning seconded the motion. Council voted as follows: Hurst-yes, Manning-yes, Story-yes, and Alexander-yes. Motion carried.
Councilman Story reported that he, Mayor Voiers, Joy Roark and Tom MacDonald had attended the KLC conference. Story presented information from a session on annexation and noted that several properties in the city limits are not included on the boundary maps in Frankfort. This error affects the amount of insurance premiums collected by the city. If not corrected it could also be a factor in the next local election. Mayor Voiers appointed a committee on annexation to review this matter. Members are Councilman Story, City Attorney Tom MacDonald, City Clerk Joy Roark, and Police Chief Randy Sergent.
Councilman Alexander scheduled a meeting of the Public and Personnel Safety Committee for Tuesday, October 25th at 6:30 p.m.
Chief Sergent reported that his department had received a grant for new vests totaling $2,159. The KLC Safety grant is available and the city is eligible for $12,000 with a 50% match.
Public Works Superintendent Dennis Masters presented pictures and information on the new walking trail. Masters reported that his department had plenty of salt in storage for winter.
Mayor Voiers announced that Joe Dunaway is Superintendent over all utilities (Water, Gas, and Sewer). Rob Applegate is the Supervisor at the Utilities plant and Donald Humphries is Supervisor at the Waste Water plant.
Tom MacDonald reported on the legal training at the KLC convention.
Mayor Voiers reported that David Eldridge, Director of the Ambulance Service, was pleased with the appointment of Jennifer McRoberts to the Ambulance Board, noting her background and experience in the medical field.
Council expressed their appreciation for Councilman Sapp and his service to the city. Councilman Story proposed a special council meeting to appoint a replacement for his position. A meeting was scheduled for Tuesday, October 25, 2011, at 5:30 p.m. in the City Annex.
There being no further business, Councilman Manning moved to adjourn at 7:55 p.m.
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Martin L. Voiers, Mayor
ATTESTED:
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Joy Story Roark, City Clerk/Treasurer
Date approved: ________________
