REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL

HELD AT CITY HALL
AT THE HOUR OF 7:00 P.M.
ON THE 3RD DAY OF FEBRUARY 2003

Members Present:         Hayes, Hall, Clinkscales, Wilkerson, McKinney, Ennis, Litchfield,

                                    R. Phillips, Ford, Metzmeier, Ewing, Mayor Allen, Attorney           

                                    Bertram. City Clerk Purvis

111.0      The meeting was called to order by Mayor Allen.

112.0      Approval of Minutes from previous meeting:

Clinkscales made a motion to accept as presented, seconded by Ford, with all members voting Aye.

113.0      Financial Report:

Henry Lee presented the financial report for December 2002. Motion by Ewing to accept as presented: Metzmeier seconded, with all members voting Aye.

114.0      Recognition of Visitors:

Mayor Allen recognized the visitors in the audience and told them they would be given the opportunity to speak later.

115.0      Reports:

.           Team Taylor County: Kevin Sheilly was not present, so there was no report at this time.

.           Storm Water Runoff Committee: Mike Hall has formed a committee and informed the members that the State is requiring us to submit a notice of our intent for storm water runoff that must be received by March 10^th. They want to coordinate their plans with the Department of Transportation although at this time the Department has not responded back. The committee will meet the 3^rd Friday of this month for further discussion.

.           Hemphill Cell Tower (New Location): A new location located near the Animal Shelter off of Highway 210 is being considered for the new tower. Rick Hunt from Hemphill and Richard Pennington, a Coordinator from Cellular One

 were on hand to discuss and answer questions about the proposed tower. Mike Hall questioned some of the contract wording and also the length of the contract. Hunt stated that the tower would be 300 feet tall with lights. Upon questioning Hunt stated that the tower would not affect the signals for local TV or telephone reception. McKinney suggested that the public needs to be informed of the plans for the tower and it was agreed that a public hearing would be called as soon as possible so questions could be asked. Hunt said either he or someone from his company would be available to attend the public hearing.

            .           Update on Demolition of Buildings on First Street: Attorney Bertram told

           the members that we have signed the deeds for the Caulk Buildings and will soon

           have  the deeds for the Moyer property. Specs are now being drawn up for people

           interested in  the demolition work to bid on. The City wants to be sure and have

           someone professional  and properly insured to do the work.

116.0      Old Business:

116.1      Resolution to Apply for Grant for Development of Recreational Resources: This resolution was tabled last month. Motion was made by Clinkscale to re-open it, seconded by R. Phillips, with all members voting Aye. Motion for approval was made by Ewing, seconded by Hall, with all members voting Aye. Resolution passed.

116.2      Updates

.           Waste Management Task Force will be headed by R. Phillips.

.           Beverly Ennis stated that her committee to study Employees Personal Days versus Sick Days has met once and has a second meeting scheduled. They have been researching what other communities are doing and hope to have a recommendation by March.

.           Frank Metzmeier is heading the committee to review the Ordinance concerning Transient Merchants. Their first meeting is scheduled for Thursday night.

117.0      New Business:

117.1      Jeffrey Schuhman from Team Taylor County requested a Resolution to approve and support a Tea 21 Grant application. Motion was made to accept by Ewing, seconded by Clinkscales.  A roll call was taken with the six voting Aye and five voting Nay. Those voting Aye were Hall, Clinkscales, Wilkerson, Ennis, Ford and Ewing. Those voting Nay were Hayes, McKinney, Litchfield, R. Phillips and Metzmeier. Hayes and R.

            Phillips wanted it known that they were not against the Resolution, just

            that they wanted more information. The resolution passed.

117.2      Update on City of Campbellsville Landfill:

Mayor Allen gave news that the State Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Cabinet have agreed to take over the responsibilities for the costs to close our landfill. Estimated savings to the City is 1 – 3 million dollars.

118.0      Announcements:

118.1      Mayor Allen announced that there will be a Public Meeting February 25^th at 7 p.m. in the City Hall Council Room concerning the development of the Park Plan on the Faulkner Land. Myra Vaughn from Sherman-Carter-Barnhart will be present to answer questions.

118.2      Mayor Allen also stated that Trace Creek Park will be blacktopped once the weather permits.

118.3      Debbie Carter’s class of Social Policy and Planning at Campbellsville University is extending an invitation for any interested city official to attend a panel at City Council Room, February 25^th from 9 – 10:45 a.m. to answer her student’s questions.

119.0      Other:

119.1      A discussion was made about the City starting a City Website. McKinney and Hayes agreed to look into it and report back.

119.2      Attorney Bertram brought up the issue of Mayor Pro-Tem. He stated that there are no ordinances on the books and the City is not dictated by statues on the proper procedures. He suggested an outline be made up for future references.

119.3      Mayor Allen asked the audience for questions. No questions were asked.

120.0      Executive Session – The Purchase of Property:

Ennis made a motion to go to Executive Session as pursuant to K.R.S. 61.810 ( 1B). Motion was seconded by Litchfield, with all members voting Aye. Motion by Ennis to return to regular session, seconded by Litchfield, with all members voting Aye.

121.0      Adjournment:

Motion was made by Hayes to adjourn, seconded by Wilkerson, with all members voting Aye. Meeting Adjourned.