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REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CITY COUNCIL
HELD AT CITY HALL
AT THE HOUR OF 7:00 P.M.
ON THE 6TH DAY OF JANUARY 2003
Members present: Hayes, Hall,
Clinkscales, P. Phillips, Wilkerson, McKinney, Ennis,
Litchfield, R. Phillips, Ford, Metzmeier, Ewing, Attorney Bertram
And
City Clerk Purvis.
100.0 The meeting was called to order
by Mayor Allen.
101.0
Approval of Minutes from previous meeting.
Litchfield
made a motion to accept as presented, seconded by P. Phillips, all members
voting Aye.
102.0
Financial Report
Henry Lee
presented the financial report for November, 2002. He explained to the new
council members how to read the audit for the year ending June 30, 2002. Mayor
Allen offered to list long-term debts and year to date income for different
departments and give to council members at next meeting.
103.0
Recognition of Visitors in the Audience
Mayor Allen
welcomed the visitors in the audience and would give them a chance to speak
later.
104.0
Appointment of Mayor Pro Tem
Mayor Allen
recommended Beverly Ennis as Mayor Pro Tem. Litchfield made a motion to accept.
Councilman Metzmeier recommended Mike Hall, Jr. as Mayor Pro Tem. Hall declined.
Wilkerson made a motion to accept Ennis by acclamation and all members approved.
105.0
Appointment of City Attorney & City Clerk
Appointed and
approved the contract for John Bertram as City Attorney. Ewing made a motion to
accept, seconded by Beverly Ennis, with all voting Aye.
Approved the
appointment of Cary Purvis as City Clerk. Wilkerson made the motion to approve,
seconded by Litchfield, with all voting Aye.
106.0
Old Business
Report by
Kevin Sheilly on activities in economical development in Taylor
Co./Campbellsville. They have started a new Existing Industry Survey to look at
our existing industry, asking what they think of our community and their
concerns. They also sent out a Wage and Benefit Survey with positive results.
Discussion about Campbellsville being a Renaissance Community. It offers
assistance through grants to help renovate a 30 block area. Sheilly also
reported that he expects to reach an agreement soon with property owners
concerning the Industrial Park.
106.1
Second Reading of the Ordinance Permitting Petition
for Non-Conforming
Use Zone
Changes
John Bertram
requested that it be withdrawn, but after discussion by the Council it was
decided they vote on the ordinance. Roll call vote with 11 voting no and 1 yes.
Ordinance defeated.
106.2
Second Reading of the Ordinance Amending the Budget
for the Year
Ending June
30, 2002.
Roll call
vote with all members voting aye.
106.3
Update on Hemphill Agreement for Cell Tower
Mayor Allen
said there had been some concerns about the location on High Street. They had
since offered Hemphill another location behind the Animal Shelter. Hemphill had
been to view the new location, but to date had not returned the Mayors calls.
107.0
New Business
107.1
Resolution Approval to Develop Recreational Resources
Mayor Allen
reported that Jeffrey Schuhmann had asked for a resolution to apply for a grant
of $24,250 for soccer fields. After discussion by council members it was agreed
they needed more information. A motion to table resolution was made by
Clinkscales and seconded by P.Phillips. All members voting Aye.
107.2
First Reading of an Ordinance Regulating Transient
Merchants in the City
There was a
discussion questioning who would be responsible to handle complaints, licenses
and who would enforce. A motion was made by Wilkerson to table until more
information is given, seconded by P. Phillips. Mayor Allen will appoint a
committee to study. All members voting Aye.
107.3
Approval of Ambulance Contract for Medical Claims
Assistance
Charlie Shaw
explained uses and duties of the Medical Claims Assistance, their collection
rate is high and they stay updated on Medicare changes. A motion was made by
McKinney to adopt the contract, seconded by Hayes. All members voting Aye.
108.0
Announcements
108.1
Mayor Allen invited anyone interested to an Open
Meeting and Open Records Workshop, Tuesday, January 28, 2003 at 6:30 being held
at Campbellsville University.
109.0
Other
109.1
Mayor Allen had a letter from Bill Cassell concerning
changes for Sick
Leave for
employees. Discussion was made about changing the wording from Sick days to
Personal days. A roll call was taken with 3 voting yes and 9 voting no. It was
decided by Mayor Allen that we need to study this more. Ennis made a motion to
form a committee to study this, seconded by Hayes. Roll call was taken with all
members voting yes.
109.2
John Bertram gave an update on the Caulk property.
City has reached an
agreement to
purchase the property and also the Moyer property. A total of five properties
are included. The Tuckers/Richardson’s have been assured that clean-up will
start in a timely manner. Cost to the City before clean-up will be $120,000.
Metzmeier asked that all future contractors be bonded.
109.3
Comcast Rates. Discussion about rates and that no
other company has
shown any
interest in coming in. Comcast owns their own lines and rent their poles. Mayor
Allen stated that they do report their income to the City.
109.4
Hayes made a comment that he thinks there was a
substantial difference
between the
first and second reading concerning the Mayor’s salary. Hayes challenged future
readings to be more careful in their wording. Litchfield wants more KRS laws
clearly stated in ordinances. Bertram stated according to the Attorney General’s
opinion and KLC attorneys, the ordinance is legal and Bertram stated he has a
letter addressing the opinion.
109.5
Mayor Allen asked if any questions from the audience.
No response.
Metzmeier
asked that City Council Packets be ready 1 week in advance of next meeting.
P. Phillips
asked the mayor to consider a pay raise for City Council members when putting
together the 2003-2004 budget. Phillips was told that the Council couldn’t give
itself a raise and any raise would have to be for the Council elected in 2004.
110.0
Adjournment
Clinkscales
made a motion to adjourn. Ennis seconded motion. Meeting adjourned.
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