The Flemingsburg City Council held
a special meeting Monday, March 22, 2004 at 7:00 p.m. in City Hall. Council members present were Marty Voiers,
Carl Haight, Georgianna Sparks, Meredith Story, and Scott Manning. Councilwoman Nancy Suit was absent. Mayor Louie K. Flanery presided.
Councilwoman Sparks led the Pledge
of Allegiance. Minutes from the
previous meeting were reviewed.
Councilwoman Sparks moved to approve.
Councilman Manning seconded the motion.
All were in favor.
Council discussed the Municipal
Aid Resolution, noting the allowance of $27,113 for the fiscal year beginning
July 1, 2004 was approximately $10,000 less than the allowance for the current
fiscal year. Councilman Story stated
that the City should not turn down any funding from the state and moved to
adopt the resolution. Councilwoman
Sparks seconded the motion. All were in
favor.
Council discussed the Buffalo
Trace/Gateway Narcotics Task Force Resolution.
The City’s contribution for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2004 will
remain $1,436.22. Councilman Manning
moved to adopt this resolution.
Councilman Haight seconded the motion.
All were in favor.
Mayor Flanery reported that the
Fire department had applied for a grant of $150,000. If awarded, the grant would require a 10% match of $15,000 from
the City.
Council discussed adding the cost
of living increase to the pay scale.
Councilman Story said he would like to see the increase included in the
budget presented by the mayor. He was
not in favor of an automatic increase.
Councilman Haight agreed.
Councilman Voiers moved that the finance committee review this
issue. Councilwoman Sparks seconded the
motion. All were in favor.
Codes Enforcement Officer Gene
Schwartz presented a recommendation by the Planning Commission to change the
zoning on the corner of the by-pass and KY 11 from commercial to residential
3. Laurel Run Management Group out of
Salt Lick, KY presented plans for townhouse apartments consisting of 18-2br
units and 6-3br units. The Group
currently owns the apartment complex to the left of the shopping center. The new complex would be located to the
right of the shopping center and the rent would be slightly higher. The State has already approved entry to the
complex through the shopping center parking lot. The project is estimated at 2.1 million and, once completed, will
employee two personnel. Councilman
Voiers moved to approve. Councilman
Haight seconded the motion. All were in
favor.
The Planning Commission
recommended Steve Brown as a board member to fill the two-year term of Larry
Doyle. Councilman Story moved to
approve. Councilwoman Sparks seconded
the motion. All were in favor.
Mayor Flanery requested
authorization to use CDBG funds for the Streetscape. Wally Thomas was to replace the sidewalk from the Lerman building
to Ryan Alley. Pavers would need to be
added and the City may need to contribute up to $10,000 toward the cost. Councilman Story questioned if the pavers
would be damaged during work on the City’s buildings. Mayor Flanery said the sidewalks would be protected and heavy
work could be done from the rear of the buildings.
Mary Jo Litton stated that a
$300,000 grant had been applied for. If
the City is awarded this grant the funds could be used for the sidewalk in
front of the Fried Building. Councilman
Story questioned funds to work on the buildings recently purchased by the
City. Mayor Flanery reported that City
employees were currently cleaning out the buildings. He was open to suggestions for possible uses of the properties. Councilman Voiers moved to authorize the use
of CDBG funds as requested by the Mayor to put in sidewalks from the Lerman
Building to the museum. Councilman
Story seconded the motion. All were in
favor.
Councilman Haight questioned if
the City could be paid back if the grant funds are received. Both the Mayor and Mary Jo were doubtful
that the City could be reimbursed.
Payment from the CDBG funds would go toward the City’s match. Mayor Flanery said during phase II of the
Streetscape Project the water line in front of City Hall needed to be changed
while the sidewalks were up.
There being no further business
Councilman Manning moved to adjourn at 7:55 p.m. Councilman Voiers seconded the motion. All were in favor.
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Louie K. Flanery, Mayor
ATTESTED:
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Joy Story Roark, City Clerk
Date Approved:
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