REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY COUNCIL ROOM
MONDAY, JANUARY 3^RD, 2005  7:00 PM

Members Present:        

            David Nunery, Robert Pickett, Frances Clinkscales, Patti Phillips, Paul Harmon,

            Stan McKinney, James Ewing, Randy Herron, Mike Hall Jr., Vangie Ford, Doug

            Mullins, Sue Smith, Mayor Brenda Allen, Attorney John Bertram, City Clerk

            Cary Purvis

388.0      The meeting was called to order by Mayor Allen.

389.0      The City Council members were given the oath of office and sworn in by Judge

Allan Bertram. The five newest members are: Sue Smith, Doug Mullins, Randy Herron, Paul Harmon and David Nunery.

Dr. Robert Clark gave the opening prayer. Mayor Allen welcomed the newest members to the council.

390.0      Approval of Minutes from previous meetings

The minutes were presented for review. Clinkscales made the motion to approve the minutes as presented, seconded by Phillips with all members voting Aye. Motion approved.

391.0   Financial Report

The financial report was reviewed. Clinkscales made a motion to approve the financial report as presented, seconded by Ford with all members voting Aye. Motion approved.

392.0   The Mayor welcomed the visitors in the audience and they were told that they    

would be allowed to voice any concerns later in the meeting.

393.0   Reports

393.1 Team Taylor County – IDA Report

Kevin Sheilley spoke to the audience about recent activities at Team Taylor County. He was asked questions concerning the existing industrial park and also the new park being built on Hwy. 55. Sheilley reported that of the original 400 acres in the existing park there are now only 25 –30 acres left. In the new park they are still doing tests and reports before it will be ready to continue development.

The Mayor was asked about the progress of the proposed Green River Lodge. She stated that they are still working with the developer. Sheilley reported to questions that the golf course may be changed from 27 holes to only 18 with the rest being proposed for future development.

            Sheilley announced that he was conducting a training session on Tuesday, January

            4^th at 6 PM at the Campbellsville University Tech Training Center for all City

            Council members and Taylor County Fiscal Court magistrates to explain the

 different areas that Team Taylor County is involved in.

394.0   Old Business

394.1 Second Reading of Ordinance Granting Property Moratorium

The Mayor asked for any discussion. Pickett said his only concern was the two year extension offered in the Moratorium to owners if they need additional time to complete their renovation project. The Mayor stated that even with the extension it was a five year total for the moratorium. McKinney made a motion to approve the second reading of the ordinance granting property moratorium. The motion was seconded by Clinkscales. A roll call was taken with eleven members voting Aye and one abstain. Mike Hall abstained because he is a business owner in the downtown area. This was the Second Reading of Ordinance Granting Property Moratorium.

395.0   New Business

395.1 Rescue Billing Contract

Dan Durham, Director of Rescue reported that the contract with our current billing company, MCA expired 12/31/04 and needs to be renewed. MCA has agreed to lower their rate from 9% to 8% on collections. Durham also received a bid from Softwear Development or SDI out of Lexington for 5%. Durham talked with several other agencies that use SDI and while they have no complaints they report that they pay 7% and not 5%. Durham questioned them about the difference and they said they charge more to customers to offer on-line services where they can check the status of their claims. MCA already offers this to their customers at no extra charge. Rescue has used MCA since 1996 and they have been excellent to work with. If companies are changed there would have to be a “down time” to exchange records and set up information needed with a new company. During this time there would not be any collections coming in. They should also expect some confusion with Medicaid and Medicare payments until all records are straightened out. Upon being questioned about the responsibilities of a billing company, Durham said that they bill Medicare, Medicaid and private insurance companies, they have to keep up with ever changing laws concerning Medicare and they work with you to help set rates for runs in line with Medicare rates.

The Mayor stated that due to the “down-time” she would recommend staying with MCA so as not to stop the weekly collections that we receive from MCA. Ewing stated that MCA upgrades their softwear and equipment on a regular basis and that helps them process the claims quickly and to have a higher collection rate.

Nunery made a motion that we approve a one year contract for 8% with MCA. McKinney seconded the motion. A roll call was taken with eleven members voting Aye and Harmon abstaining. Ewing said he voted Aye because of the delayed revenue if we change companies. Hall stated that he voted Aye because he felt he had no choice, that he wanted more time to review the options. The Mayor stated that by September of this year we would start reviewing options for billing companies. Motion approved.

            Durham reported that the new Medic unit has been received and that it passed

            inspection. It will be lettered and on the road by Thursday.

            Nunery asked about revenue for Rescue and how many runs they make for

            County vs. City. Durham said the runs are about 50/50 and they hope with new

            softwear that they will be able to better track it. Smith replied that the County

            should be asked for more help. Mayor Allen agreed and stated she will appoint a    

            committee to study that issue.

395.2 Resolution for Expansion Bond Issue for Campbellsville University

The City has been asked to approve the issuance of bonds for Campbellsville University. There will be no liability to the City for payment. Clinkscales made a motion to approve the resolution, seconded by Phillips with all members voting Aye. Motion approved.

Herron asked Attorney Bertram if this bond issuance would affect the City’s bond limit. Bertram said the City has a $10.0M year limit and this wouldn’t be a problem as the bond was for $2.4M.

395.3 Appointment to Board of Zoning Adjustments

The Mayor announced that Randy Herron has resigned from the Board of Zoning Adjustments due to being elected City Councilman. The Mayor recommended appointing J.D.Antle to the board. Nunery made a motion to approve the appointment of J.D. Antle, seconded by Clinkscales with all members voting Aye. Motion approved.  This will be a three year term.

395.4 Appointment to Police Merit Board

The Mayor recommended the appointment of Randy Herron and Doug Mullins to the Police Merit Board. Clinkscales made a motion to approve the appointment, seconded by Ewing with all members voting Aye. Motion approved.

396.0   Other

Mayor Allen reported that Mark Carney, County Clerk has filed Certificate of Election for all council members.

397.0   Announcements

City Clerk Purvis told the council members that she will give each one a W-4 to fill out for 2005. All council members will be considered employees and paid semi-annually through payroll.

Mayor Allen reminded everyone that Kevin Sheilley and Team Taylor County will be hosting a meeting Tuesday at 6PM at Campbellsville University Tech Center.

The Mayor also reminded council members of the upcoming KLC City Official Academy in Lexington on January 19 – 21, 2005.

398.0   Adjournment

A motion was made by Clinkscales to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Phillips with all members voting Aye. Meeting adjourned.