REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
HELD AT CITY HALL
AT THE HOUR OF 7:00 P.M.
ON THE 7TH DAY OF APRIL, 2003

Members Present: Hayes, Hall, Clinkscales, P. Phillips, Wilkerson, McKinney, Ennis,                                Litchfield, R. Phillips, Ford, Metzmeier, Ewing, Mayor Allen,

                                    Attorney Bertram, City Clerk Purvis

144.0      The meeting was called to order by Mayor Allen.

145.0      Approval of Minutes from previous meeting:

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

146.0      Financial Report:

The financial report for February 2003 was presented by Henry Lee. Motion by Clinkscales to accept as presented, seconded by Ewing, with all members voting Aye.

147.0      Recognition of Visitors:

Mayor Allen recognized and thanked the audience for coming. They will be given the opportunity to speak later in the meeting.

148.0      Reports:

·        Kevin Shielly from Team Taylor County informed the council that Clean-Up Week will be April 28-May 2. This year residents will be asked to bring their disposables to dumpsters set up at the old K-Mart parking lot. He gave an up-date on Fleetwood Travel that they are ahead of their goals and will soon be starting a new line, which will generate even more jobs. Also Air-Safety will soon be hiring their new employees. He then reported that they have taken an option on 200 acres on Hwy 55 S. near Blue Hole Road for a new industrial park. However they are still open to other locations.

149.0      Old Business:

149.1      Updates:

·        Mike Litchfield, chairman of the Committee to study  an Ordinance regarding Mayor Pro-Tem, reported they have met one time and are making a sample ordinance for review. They plan on meeting next week.

·        Transient Merchant Ordinance chairman Frank Metzmeier says his committee agrees that they want to get the County involved. They are discussing requiring a performance bond. The bond would be returned only after all agreements are met and fulfilled, there are no complaints and all occupational taxes are paid.

·        Stan McKinney reported that his committee has received one proposal to date for a new City Website.

·        Mayor Brenda Allen reported that the demolition to the Caulk/Moyers buildings would start this week. HCL Inc. was the low bidder at $46,000. She received permission from the EPA to haul the debris to the Training Center where they will use it for training sessions. Demolition and clean up should take approximately 10 days.

·        Suzie Bradley from the Campbellsville Water & Sewer Co. reported that the update to the sewer project is about 90% complete.

149.2      Lease Agreement with Hemphill Corporation: The council members discussed the lease agreement and wanted several changes in the wording and asked Atty. Bertram to request them. A motion was made to accept the lease with Hemphill Corp. contingent upon approval of the changes by Clinkscales, seconded by Metzmeier. A roll call was taken with eleven (11) members voting Aye and one (1) Nay. Members voting Aye were: Hayes, Hall, Clinkscales, P. Phillips, McKinney, Ennis, Litchfield, R. Phillips, Ford, Metzmeier and Ewing. Wilkerson voted Nay. Motion passed.

150.0      New Business:

150.1      A first reading of Ordinance to Close Caulk Street was read by Attorney Bertram. The second reading will be in May. Mayor Allen reported that during the public meeting no one opposed the closing.

150.2      Interlocal  Agreement with County for exchange of County Road and City Street employees and use of equipment. Mayor Allen explained that the County has already agreed to this and both feel it will be beneficial to each. A motion to accept the Interlocal Agreement was made by Hall, seconded by Ennis with all member voting Aye. Motion passed.

150.3      New Lease Agreement with Ford Motor Company for five (5) Police Vehicles. Chief Bill Cassell explained the lease agreement and that the goal is to have a 8 year roll over on their cars or 120,000 miles. This will lower our liability cost and also the cars will present a better appearance to the public. Motion to accept the lease agreement was made by Wilkerson, seconded by Ennis with all members voting Aye. Motion passed.

150.4      Appointment to Police Merit Board: There is a vacancy on the board and Mayor Allen recommended appointing Richard Phillips. Motion to accept was made by P. Phillips, seconded by Clinkscales with all members voting Aye. Motion passed.

150.5      Sheldon Jeffries requested the City to build an access road into his landlocked property behind the property purchased to build the new Holiday Inn.The council wants more information and will discuss next month.

151.0      Announcements:

151.1      Mayor Allen announced that the Fire Department has received their new firetruck and invited everyone after the meeting to go downstairs and view it.

151.2      Campbellsville has been awarded the LG&E Energy Corp. Community Award for problem solving and technology issues. Mayor Allen accepted the trophy along with County Judge Executive Paul Patton, Industrial Board Chair John Chowning and former Mayor Paul Osborne.

152.0      Other:

152.1      The City has hired a new Park Director, Rob Harris. Also the park is in need of many repairs. Applications have been made for two grants for the golf course.

152.2      There was an inquiry from Campbellsville Industries about building a dock at City Lake. They would be willing to provide a design and provide drums filled with foam to support the dock.

152.3      Prisoners are being used to clean around the lake and are doing a great job. They will be sweeping and cleaning Main Street each Monday morning. Their cost is only $5.00 per day.

152.4      We have received a quote to pave Trace Creek Parking lot and are waiting to receive a second one.

152.5      Dan Hayes asked the council to consider a Municipal Order requiring that all items and reports be listed on the regular agenda. Any items not listed could be discussed but no action could be taken until the next regular meeting. A motion was made by Hayes to accept the Municipal Order and seconded by Litchfield. The council then discussed the issue at length and a motion was made by Metzmeier to table the issue, seconded by Hayes. Ten members voted Aye, with Hall voting Nay. Motion passed.

152.6      Mayor Allen asked the audience for any questions, There were none.

153.0      Executive Session- The Purchase of Property:

Ennis made a motion to go to Executive Session as pursuant to K.R.S. 61.810 (3). Motion was seconded by P. Phillips with all members voting Aye. Motion by Ennis to return to regular session, seconded by R. Phillips, with all members voting Aye.

154.0      Adjournment:

Motion was made by Ennis to adjourn, seconded by R. Phillips with all members voting Aye. Meeting adjourned.