The Elkton City Council met in regular session on Monday, April 10, 2006 with Mayor John E. Walton presiding. Mayor Walton called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM and led the pledge to the American flag.

City Council members present: Brad Shemwell; Nancy Camp; David Powell; Greg Allen; and, Danny Laster.

City Council members absent: Eugene Jefferson.

Others present: City Clerk/Treasurer Laura Brock; City Attorney John P. Kirkham; Utility Superintendent Terry Frogue; Police Chief Bruce Marklin; and, Ryan Craig, Todd County Standard.

After reviewing the minutes of the March 13, 2006 council meetings, financial reports and bills payable, Mr. Shemwell motioned to approve the minutes, financial reports and pay the bills. Motion seconded by Mrs. Camp and carried unanimously by the council.

Clerk Brock read second reading of Ordinance 2006-1, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING PORTIONS OF SECTIONS 35.095 THROUGH 35.108 OF CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF ELKTON PERTAINING TO CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD." Mrs. Camp motioned to adopt after second reading and seconded by Mr. Powell. Motion carried unanimously by show of hands.

Mayor Walton informed the Council an ordinance regarding sexually explicit businesses had been prepared. Also, a summary of the ordinance has been written and can be read and published in lieu of the entire ordinance. After brief discussion, Mr. Shemwell motioned to read and publish the summary ordinance in lieu of the entire ordinance. Motion seconded by Mr. Powell and carried unanimously by the council. Clerk Brock read first reading of Ordinance 2006-2, "A SUMMARY OF AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE LICENSING AND REGULATION OF SEXUALLY EXPLICIT ENTERTAINMENT ESTABLISHMENTS AND EMPLOYEES." Mrs. Camp motioned to accept after first reading and seconded by Mr. Allen. Motion carried by unanimous show of hands.

It was the consensus of the council to hold a special meeting on Wednesday, April 13^th at 5:00 PM to hold second reading of Ordinance 2006-2.

Mr. Laster informed the Council that he, Mayor Walton, Clerk Brock and Mr. Frogue had met to discuss the increase in sewer rates. After reviewing the rate increase proposals in that meeting it was decided to raise the rates a flat percentage. Clerk Brock informed the Council that a 60% rate increase is proposed. This rate increase should cash flow the sewer department for at least three years. There was considerable discussion that there was no other choice but to raise rates. Clerk Brock read first reading of Ordinance 2006-3, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 52.04(A) OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF ELKTON ADJUSTING AND MODIFYING USER RATES FOR WASTEWATER SERVICES IN THE CITY OF ELKTON." Mrs. Camp motioned to accept the ordinance after first reading and seconded by Mr. Laster. Motion carried unanimously by show of hands.

Mayor Walton informed the Council that bids were accepted for cemetery maintenance and only one bid was received from Ricchuite Enterprises in the amount of $30,370. The contract would be for one year beginning April 15^th with an option to renew the contract for an additional year. After brief discussion, Mr. Powell motioned to accept the bid from Ricchuite Enterprises. Motion seconded by Mr. Laster and carried unanimously.

Mayor Walton informed the Council that Watson Ricchuite has agreed to pick up large items for the annual spring clean up for $2,000, which is the same amount as last year. Also, Waste Industries has agreed to provide dumpsters and haul off the items for $375 per dumpster, if they can dump at a new site on the Union Carbide property. Otherwise, it will be $475 per dumpster. The Union Carbide dumpsite will not be available until after May 1^st. There is $5,000 in the budget for the spring pick up. After some discussion, Mr. Allen motioned to approve the spring clean up at a cost not to exceed $5,000 with the dates to be determined by the Mayor. Motion seconded by Mr. Shemwell and carried unanimously.

COUNCIL REPORTS

Mr. Shemwell reported a house at the entrance of City Lake burned down. The fire is still under investigation.

Mr. Allen reported the Recreation Commission is accepting resumes for a part-time position.

Mayor Walton reported he received an email this morning informing us the City will receive the crumb rubber grant for the park.

Mr. Laster called for a report from Terry Frogue. Mr. Frogue reported on the activity of the department for the past month.

Mr. Powell thanked the Utility Department for filling the potholes on E. Washington Street.

Mrs. Camp reported the cemetery was in good condition. Mayor Walton informed the Council the Tree Board replaced some of the dead trees in the new cemetery. Also, the "Kentucky Changers" will be in Elkton to help with various clean up and repairs. Mayor Walton has requested they help clean out the fencerows in the cemeteries.

MAYOR’S REPORT

Mayor Walton reported he received a petition from Trinity Baptist Church against adult businesses in Elkton and Todd County.

Mayor Walton read a thank you card from Community Development Block Grant Consultant Diane Light. Mrs. Light thanked the Council for the opportunity to administer the CDBG grant.

Mayor Walton reported Cadiz Mayor Lynn Bailey thanked the City for the thank you card we sent upon receiving the zero interest loan for the sewer debt retirement.

Mayor Walton received a request from Marvin Bell for an increase in pay for mowing the fire department lot. Mr. Bell would like an increase from $75 to $85. After brief discussion, Mr. Laster motioned to increase the amount paid for mowing the fire department lot to $85. Motion seconded my Mr. Powell and carried unanimously.

Clerk Brock reported bids were accepted locally for the 1992 Ford F-350, with the highest bid being $2,553. The truck was then placed on Ebay and the winning bid was $4,450. However, payment has not been received yet.

Chief Marklin reported that activity in the Police Department increased in March over the previous month.

Mr. Powell motioned to adjourn and seconded by Mr. Shemwell. Motion carried unanimously and meeting adjourned at approximately 8:00 PM.