SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
HELD AT TAYLOR COUNTY REGIONAL HOSPITAL
MONDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2003 

Members Present:         Hayes, Pickett, Clinkscales, P. Phillips, Wilkerson, McKinney,

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

                                    Attorney Bertram, City Clerk Purvis

236.0      The meeting was called to order by Mayor Allen with the opening prayer given by

Skip Alexander of the Campbellsville Baptist Church.

237.0      The minutes from the previous meeting were examined. Clinkscales made a motion to approve the minutes as presented, seconded by P. Phillips with all members voting Aye. Motion approved.

238.0      The financial report was reviewed with a motion to approve made by Wilkerson, seconded by Clinkscales with all members voting Aye. Motion approved.

239.0      Mayor Allen recognized the visitors in the audience which included members of the Hospital board, Library board, Leadership, and a member from Stan McKinneys class at Campbellsville University.

240.0      New Business

240.1      Mayor Allen advised the council that Mr. Jefferies has asked that there be no first reading of the proposed ordinance annexing his property behind the new Holiday Inn into the City because he may want to only annex 4-5 acres instead of the whole parcel. Metzmeier suggested to Attorney Bertam that he draw up a document for Mr. Jefferies to sign agreeing that he accept all expenses and responsibilities from where the City’s property ends. R. Phillips made a motion to table the discussion until more information is gathered, seconded by P. Phillips with all members voting Aye. Motion approved.

240.2      Mayor Allen announced that Campbellsville has received a $250,000 Renaissance Grant to be used to relocate our library and that we were only one of twelve communities that received any monies. Wilkerson asked that a bonded architect be hired to evaluate the proposed building before any work be done. Jeffrey Schuhmann of Team Taylor County assured him it would be done and if the building is found to not be suitable, then the grant money can be applied to another building. Wilkerson made a motion to accept the Renaissance Grant money, seconded by McKinney with all members voting Aye. Motion approved.

240.3      Stan McKinney reported that his committee to study the Leash Law Ordinance had met and were waiting on more information.

240.4      Mayor Allen informed the council that the Water Company asked the council not to act on the Water rate changes until January.

240.5      The employee holiday list was presented to the council with Clinkscales making a motion to approve, seconded by Litchfield with all members voting Aye. Motion approved.

240.6      The Rescue recently wrecked their 1994 Suburban with damages totaling over $5,000. They can lease a new Suburban at State prices for $30,413.00 and use the money from insurance and the sale of the wrecked vehicle to make the first years payment. Metzmeier made a motion to lease to purchase a Chevrolet Suburban, seconded by Hayes with all members voting Aye. Motion approved.

241.0      Announcement

Mayor Allen announced that there will be a hearing concerning the proposed closing of a portion of an alley between Hoskins and N. Columbia Avenue in the 400 Block on January 5, 2004 at 6:30 p.m.in the Council Room. The regular Council Meeting will follow at 7:00 p.m.

242.0      A motion was made by Litchfield to adjourn, seconded by R.Phillips with all members voting Aye. Meeting adjourned.