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REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY COUNCIL ROOM
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2004 7:00 P.M.
Members Present:
Hayes, Pickett, Clinkscales,
P.Phillips, Wilkerson, McKinney, Hall, Litchfield,
Ford, Metzmeier, Ewing,
Mayor Brenda Allen, Attorney John Bertram, City
Clerk Purvis
364.0
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Brenda Allen.
Reverand Montie Fugate from St. Mark United Methodist Church gave the opening
prayer.
365.0
The minutes from the previous regular meeting on
October 4th were reviewed. Councilman Hayes asked that the minutes be
corrected on page 1 where it previously read, “Metzmeier then went on to say
that he was concerned about recent changes and made a motion to have a municipal
order in effect that would state that the Mayor would have to discuss with the
council in open meeting any hiring or firing of employees”. Hayes stated that
the municipal order had nothing to do with “hiring or firing”. He asked that it
state that any restructuring or major changes to any department personnel shall
require an open meeting and full discussion. A motion was made by Clinkscales to
approve the minutes with the above correction, seconded by P. Phillips with all
members voting Aye. Motion approved.
366.0
Financial reports were reviewed and discussed.
Metzmeier asked about the number of vehicles owned by the City and questioned
the use of fire vehicles used during lunch. Captain Bill Hall of the Fire
Department responded that fire trucks were only driven if all others were in
use. They have also been to the local schools this month for fire safety
training. A motion was made by Clinkscales to approve the financial report,
seconded by McKinney with all members voting Aye except Hayes who voted Nay.
Motion approved.
367.0
Recognition of Visitors
Mayor Allen
recognized several students from Stan McKinney’s Advanced Writing and
Communication class at the Campbellsville University. They are required to
attend at least one public meeting and write a paper. Several candidates for
City Council were also in the audience.
368.0
Reports
368.1
Kevin Sheilley from Team Taylor County spoke to the
council about Heartland Commerce & Technology Park and how plans are moving
forward towards its development. He also announced that his office along with
Community Ventures has provided financial assistance for approximately 60 small
businesses. Also Team Taylor County along with the City of Campbellsville and
Taylor County Fiscal Court will be having another Clean Taylor County, November
15 – 19th. This event is sponsored by PRIDE and free to the citizens
of Taylor County. The location will be the parking lot at the old Fruit of the
Loom Building. Councilman Hall questioned Sheilley about the Court of Appeals
decision in Ohio concerning tax credits that could affect surrounding states.
369.0
Old Business
369.1
Campbellsville Comprehensive Plan/Donna Logsdon
Donna Logsdon
presented a power point presentation outlining her ideas for a comprehensive
plan for the City. Attorney Bertram asked her if her plan would be so that the
next time it is updated that it could build on hers? She said yes. McKinney also
questioned if the Fiscal Court has a plan and would our plan work if they didn’t
also have one in place. It was thought that counties are not required to have a
plan but cities are. She was also asked if the plan would actually have ideas
for future growth and not just be full of statistics. Logsdon said she
understood the question and had in fact seen many plans like that, but that hers
would not. Mayor Allen stated that the cost of the plan was not in this year’s
budget.
369.2
Municipal Order
The
discussion on the Municipal order was tabled at last month’s meeting and was
reopened for discussion by Metzmeier. Metzmeier stated that the purpose of the
municipal order was to give the council more input. He said that in the past
council members were assigned to departments and met with supervisors and
employees, then reported their findings back at the next meeting. The Mayor said
that they were called commissioners and it was found to be illegal for our type
of government. Metzmeier said they could be called liaisons and be legal.
Attorney Bertram stated that they could not hold formal meetings but could
informally discuss and make suggestions among the other council members. Ford
said she didn’t see the need for either a municipal order or liaisons as each
department has a supervisor and we have an elected Mayor. They should be allowed
to do their jobs. Hall commented that the Mayor has executive power and the
council members do not. Hayes then commented that “We all know that the Mayor,
bless her little heart, is doing the best she can”. Metzmeier again stated that
he wants liaisons for each department but McKinney stated that the council
members can already talk to the supervisors at anytime. Attorney Bertram then
read the proposed municipal order: “Be it resolved by the City Council as
follows: That from this date forward any restructuring or major changes to any
department personnel of the City of Campbellsville shall require an open meeting
and full discussion prior to implementing of any such restructuring or major
change. The open meeting before the Council shall be an opportunity for a full
discussion of all changes proposed and shall be given great weight by all City
officials making any proposed restructuring or changes to City personnel.”
Attorney Bertram stated that it was his belief that such a municipal order would
be illegal. A roll call was taken with the council members voting 9 – 2 against
the municipal order. Members voting Nay were: Pickett, Clinkscales, P. Phillips,
Wilkerson, McKinney, Hall, Litchfield, Ford, Ewing. Voting Aye were: Hayes,
Metzmeier. Councilman Pettigrew was absent. Wilkerson asked to explain his vote,
saying that if he was the Mayor he wouldn’t want his hands tied by this type of
order. McKinney stated that he would like more communication but not a
municipal order, Litchfield also said he agreed with McKinney’s statement and
Pickett said if you vote for it, it would be illegal. Municipal order
defeated.
370.0
New Business
Mayor Allen reported that they
recently tested the bigger commercial garbage truck on the residential routes
and found that they could save one load a day to Waste Management. She also had
asked for and received a new lower quote from McNeilus Trucking for a new
garbage truck for $95,800. This was $4,000 lower than the previous quote. A new
truck would give the Sanitation department two extra trucks, one which would be
kept as a spare and one would probably be sold.
370.1
Historic Property Assessment Moratorium
Information concerning a
proposed ordinance granting property assessment moratorium for historic property
at least 25 years old was given to the council. Kevin Sheilley outlined the
steps taken by property owners to apply for such an assessment. The Mayor stated
that this would not be a first reading but was for the council to study and
discuss later. McKinney felt that any restoration should be required to be
handicap accessible. Hayes had been asked to sponsor this ordinance but felt he
should decline due to a possible conflict of interest as he owns property within
the Renaissance area.
371.0 Other
Attorney Bertram addressed the
council concerning Dr. Bentley’s contract. He is the Medical Director for
Rescue. His contract has naturally expired and needs to be reviewed and updated.
Dr. Bentley has asked the City to cover his mal-practice coverage for the time
he is working for Rescue. He is also requesting a monthly fee of $1000.up from
the $600. month paid now. Hall discussed whether Taylor Regional Hospital should
provide for the Medical Director. He then asked Dan Durham, Director of Rescue
to explain what a medical director does. Durham says that Dr. Bentley provides
training, protocol and meets with the paramedics and EMTS.
372.0
Announcements
Mayor Allen said she
had received a thank you card from Councilwoman Frances
Clinkscales after the recent
passing of her step-mother Kathryn Gaddie.
The Mayor also announced
that our local National Guard unit has been called to
duty and that there will be
a farewell ceremony on November 17 at the Taylor
County Jr. High. The unit is
actually leaving Campbellsville on the 20th and the
Mayor expressed her interest
in the city giving them a big send off.
Mayor Allen also reminded
everyone of the Pride Cleanup, November 15 thru
19th.
The Campbell family recently
constructed a marker located behind the Farm
Credit
building off Broadway honoring Andrew and James Campbell , the
Founding
fathers of Campbellsville.
Mayor Allen
then reminded everyone that Tuesday, November 2, is election day
and to please
get out and vote.
373.0 Adjournment
members voting Aye.
Meeting adjourned. |
