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REGULA
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY COUNCIL ROOM
MONDAY. DECEMBER 6, 2004 7:00 P.M.
Members Present:
Hayes, Pickett, Clinkscales,
P.Phillips, Wilkerson, McKinney Hall, Litchfield,
Pettigrew, Ford, Metzmeier,
Ewing, Mayor Brenda Allen, Attorney John Bertram,
City Clerk Purvis
374.0
The meeting was called
to order by Mayor Allen. Pastor Ted Beam of First United Methodist Church gave
the opening prayer.
375.0
The minutes from the
previous regular meeting on November 1st were reviewed. There were no
corrections or changes and Councilwoman Clinkscales made a motion to approve the
minutes as presented, seconded by Pettigrew with all members voting Aye.
Motion approved.
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Financial reports were
reviewed and discussed. Clinkscales made a motion to approve the financials as
presented, seconded by Pettigrew with all members voting Aye except Hayes who
voted Nay. Motion approved.
377.0
Recognition of Visitors
There were
several visitors in the audience and the Mayor welcomed them. Their concerns
will be addressed later in the meeting
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Reports
There was no
report from Kevin Sheilley of Team Taylor County as he could not be in
attendance.
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Old Business
There was no
old business to discuss.
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New Business
380.1
Employee Holidays
The list of employee
holidays for 2005 were presented. The Mayor reported to the council
that several employees had asked if New Year’s Day could be observed
on Friday, December 31st
instead on Monday, January 3rd. Litchfield made a
motion to observe New Year’s
Day on Friday, December 31st instead of Monday,
January 3rd. The
motion was seconded by Clinkscales with all members voting
Aye. Motion approved.
380.2
Resolution to obtain FEMA reimbursement
The council
was asked to approve a resolution to accept FEMA funds to reimburse the City
approximately $28,000. for overtime wages occurred in July during a bad storm
that damaged and uprooted many trees. McKinney made a motion to approve the
resolution, seconded by Wilkerson with all members voting Aye. Motion
approved.
380.3
Ordinance Granting Property Moratorium
This would be
a program that would grant property tax assessment moratoriums to property
owners as an inducement toward repairs and restoration of property at least
fifty years of age. Upon completion they would be issued a tax moratorium for
five years. Stan McKinney agreed to sponsor the ordinance. Litchfield stated
that he feels it would be a good thing for downtown business owners. Pickett
expressed concern that the restoration not be allowed to drag out and that
guidelines be set and followed. This was the First Reading of an Ordinance
Granting Property Assessment Moratorium for Historic Properties.
380.4
Request for Zone Change – Baptist Street
The
Campbellsville Planning & Zoning Commission has requested for property located
at 108 & 110 Baptist Street be changed from a R-3 zone (High Density
Residential) to a B-2 zone (General Business District). There was a large number
of residents from the area in the audience and were asked if anyone objected to
the change. No one did. Wilkerson made a motion to approve the zone change on
Baptist Street from R-3 to B-2. The motion was seconded by Clinkscales with all
members voting Aye. Motion approved.
380.5
Resolution to Lease Garbage Truck
A resolution
was presented to lease a new garbage truck as previously approved by the
council. The amount to be leased is $95,800. Metzmeier made a motion to approve
the resolution to lease a garbage truck, seconded by Hayes with all members
voting Aye. Motion approved.
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Other
Dan Durham,
Director of Rescue presented the council members with a printed inventory list
of Rescue’s vehicles showing the age and mileage of each vehicle. He told the
council that at this time they have two units down for repairs. Several of their
units have required extensive repairs this year. Durham was asked about routine
maintenance and he explained that Barry Dobson at Rescue oversees all regular
maintenance such as oil changes every 3000 miles. Durham also gave the council
quotes from Mid-America Ambulance & Coach Sales for two different medic units.
One is a Ford van model for $69,850 and the other is a Ford truck style for
$84,880. Both units would also be eligible for rebates from $5522. for the van
and $6300. for the truck. Both units have the same motor but Durham feels that
the F series Truck is easier on maintenance and safer for the passengers in
cause of an accident. Rescue would also trade in a 1999 Ford E24 Van for $9000.
It was asked of Attorney Bertram if buying a unit from Mid-America would be a
conflict because it is owned by Council-elect Randy Herron. Bertram said it
could be purchased from Herron but that bids would need to be taken unless the
Mayor declares an emergency. Bids taken can be given a set time limit because of
the urgency of the matter. Metzmeier made a motion to approve the purchase of a
Ford F-350 Truck front medic unit as recommended by Rescue personnel. The motion
was seconded by Clinkscales. When asked the Mayor stated that she does feel that
this is an emergency situation and that the safety of our citizens is very
important to her. Litchfield questioned how the City would pay for a new unit.
Mayor Allen said that she is talking with Taylor Regional Hospital and Taylor
Fiscal Court asking for help in purchasing a new medic unit. The Mayor asked if
the council wanted her to seek other bids and report back to the council. A
special call meeting may be needed. Hall questioned if installing a new motor in
Medic Unit #217 for approximately $5000 wouldn’t be better than purchasing a new
vehicle. A roll call was taken to approve the motion to purchase a new medic
unit. Three council members voted Aye, eight voted Nay with Hayes abstaining.
Motion defeated. Members voting Aye were: Pickett, Clinkscales, Metzmeier.
Members voting Nay were: Phillips, Wilkerson, McKinney, Hall, Litchfield,
Pettigrew, Ford, Ewing. Hayes abstained from voting.
Councilman
Ewing then made a motion for the Mayor to seek bids for the same model units
from other vendors. Pickett seconded the motion with all members voting Aye.
Motion approved.
382.0
Announcements
The Mayor has
received a letter from Attorney John Miller on behalf of the Tuckers and
Bertrams on Cherokee Drive concerning the property lines behind their homes. The
City Lake is behind their homes and the City owns a strip of 10’ to 20’ in width
around the natural perimeter of the Lake. Their property lines show a straight
line 30’ to 40’ from the lake’s edge across the back of their property instead
of following the edge of the lake and they are requesting that at their expense
the boundary lines be changed to follow the natural boundary of the lake. One of
the property owners that this would affect is Attorney Bertram. Hall asked if
council should seek other independent legal advice. Bertram said that they had
paid for a surveyor and they had used a high water mark for the boundaries.
Clinkscales made a motion to allow the property owners on Cherokee Drive to
redraw the line to follow the shoreline 10 – 15 feet above the lake at their
expense. The motion was seconded by Pettigrew. Hayes asked that they be allowed
to see the surveyors drawings to better understand the situation. Hayes then
made a motion to table the discussion until further information could be
obtained. Litchfield seconded the motion. All members voted Aye except
Wilkerson, Clinkscales and Phillips who opposed the motion. Motion to table
the discussion was approved.
Mayor Allen
announced that Brandstetter Carroll Inc. is now doing the evaluation on the
proposed new library site on Main Street. They will be checking the structure
and soundness of the building as well as checking for asbestos and other
potential problems.
Also Kevin
Sheilley from Team Taylor County asked the Mayor to advise the council members
that he would like to meet with the council to explain more about Team Taylor
County and the services they offer the community.
KLC will be
having a training session called City Officials Academy for city officials
January 19th in Lexington. Any council member wishing to go can get
information at City Hall and the City will reimburse their expenses.
Comcast has
sent out a letter showing their latest increases for cable rates.
City Clerk
Purvis told the council members that the IRS is requiring that cities no longer
give elected officials such as councilperson a 1099 at the end of the year.
Starting in 2005 all councilmen will be considered employees and their pay will
be made through payroll with taxes withheld. Councilmen will be asked to fill
out the necessary W-4’s for tax purposes.
The Mayor then
presented the outgoing councilmen with gifts from the City. They were: Dan
Hayes, Harold Wilkerson, Mike Litchfield, Arthur Pettigrew and Frank Metzmeier .
A reception
followed the close of the meeting in honor of the outgoing councilmen.
Harold Baldwin
spoke to the council expressing his concerns about speeding on Jackson Street.
He asked the council to help stop the problem. Mayor Allen asked Police Chief
Kenneth Adams to inspect the area and to help curb the problem.
Sue Smith who
lives on High Street said she was having a problem with Hemphill who constructed
the cell tower on Melrose which joins the back of her property. They have
recently installed an new satellite and damaged a tree on her property. The
Mayor said they were not to come onto the Smith property and that she would
contact Hemphill the next day.
Randy Herron
from Mid-America Ambulance Sales spoke to the council and said he felt that it
was the best that they seek other bids besides his company so as not to raise
the question of conflict of interest.
The Mayor
asked for a motion to adjourn. A motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Hall,
seconded by Phillips with all members voting Aye. Meeting adjourned.
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