The Elkton City Council met in regular session on Monday, June 11, 2007 with Mayor Nancy T. Camp presiding.

City Council members present: Doug Gibson; Danny Laster; David Powell; Cindy Sidebottom; and Robin Snardon.

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; Mike McGhee, McGhee Engineering; and a representative of the Todd County Standard.

Mayor Camp called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM and led the Pledge of Allegiance. Chief Bruce Marklin led invocation.

After reviewing the May 14, 2007 regular council meeting minutes, May 29,2007 special council meeting minutes, May 30, 2007 special council meeting minutes, bills payable and financial reports, Mrs. Sidebottom motioned to approve the minutes, t)iIIs payable and financial reports. Motion seconded by Mr. Powell and carried unanimously.

Mike McGhee updated the council on the progress of the sewer facilities project.

The project has been under construction for 126 days. The project has used 42.0% of the time allotted and 28.6% of funds budgeted. Mr. McGhee reported there are no complaints or concerns as of the construction meeting held today.

Mr. McGhee presented Construction Funds Request No.5 in the amount of $103,403.66 with the following payment requests:

• McGhee Engineering     $   8,056.25
• W. Rogers Company     $ 95,347.41

Mr. Gibson motioned to approve the construction funds pay request and seconded by Mr. Laster. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. McGhee thanked the council and left the meeting at this time.

Clerk Brock read second reading of Ordinance 2007-2, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ANNUAL BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF ELKTON, KENTUCKY, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 2006 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2007." Mr. Powell motioned to adopt after second reading and seconded by Mrs. Sidebottom.

Motion carried unanimously by show of hands.

Clerk Brock read second reading of Ordinance 2007-3, "AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE ANNUAL BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE CITY OF ELKTON, KENTUCKY, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 2007 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2008." Mr. Laster motioned to adopt after second reading and seconded by Mr. Powell. Motion carried by unanimous show of hands by the Council.

Clerk Brock informed the Council an ordinance authorizing the sale of sewer revenue bonds in the amount of $360,000 for the USDA loan for the sewer facilities project needs to be passed. A summary of the ordinance has been prepared if the council chooses to read this in lieu of the entire ordinance. Mr. Powell motioned to read the ordinance summary and seconded by Mr. Laster. Motion carried unanimously.

Clerk Brock read first reading of the Summary of Ordinance 2007-5, "ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ELKTON, KENTUCKY, AUTHORIZING AND PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF $360,000 PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF CITY OF ELKTON SEWER SYSTEM REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 2007, CONSISTING OF $225,000 OF SERIES A BONDS AND $135,000 OF SERIES B BONDS FOR THE PURPOSE OF FINANCING THE COST (NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED) OF THE CONSTRUCTION OF EXTENSIONS, ADDITIONS AND IMPROVEMENTS TO THE SEWER SYSTEM OF SAID CITY; SETTING FORTH TERMS AND CONDITIONS UPON WHICH SAID BONDS MAY BE ISSUED AND OUTSTANDING; PROVIDING FOR THE COLLECTION, SEGREGATION AND DISTRIBUTION OF THE REVENUES OF SAID SEWER SYSTEM; AND PROVIDING FOR AN ADVERTISED, PUBLIC, COMPETITIVE SALE OF SAID BONDS." Mr. Powell motioned to accept after first reading and seconded by Mr. Gibson. Motion carried by unanimous show of hands.

Mayor Camp presented a proposed amendment to the Water Purchase Agreement with the Logan-Todd Regional Water Commission. Mrs. Camp reported this amendment was never presented to the Commission and more research needs to be done before any action is taken. The Council concurred and it will be discussed at a future meeting.

Mayor Camp presented a copy of a letter she mailed to Judge Arthur Green regarding the increase in dispatch fees next year as requested by the County.

Mrs. Camp also gave the council a copy of Judge Green's response. Mayor Camp and Chief Marklin requested call counts to the dispatch service for Elkton and Guthrie. It was estimated by the Todd County EOC that in the year 2006, 2,900 calls were for Elkton and 2,394 calls were for Guthrie. There was discussion amongst the council that even though the call numbers were about the same for Elkton and Guthrie, Elkton pays three times the amount Guthrie pays to the County for dispatch. Judge Green's letter stated that he was unsure how past courts calculated the amounts due from the cities but that he would gladly look at these figures. After some discussion, Mr. Powell motioned to request Judge Green look at the figures the cities are paying for dispatch services. Motion seconded by Mr. Gibson and carried unanimously.

Mayor Camp reported the Todd County Water District agreed to install two new heating and air units at their office location. The City's insurance company inspected the roof of the building and agreed to pay for a new roof to be installed less the $1,000 deductible. After some discussion, Mr. Laster motioned to install the new roof and to pay no more than the $1,000 deductible. Motion seconded by Mr. Powell and carried unanimously.

Mayor Camp stated that a new ordinance regarding animals needs to be passed by the City. It was decided that each council member should bring back specific ideas regarding animals to the next meeting so that Mr. Kirkham can draft an ordinance.

Mrs. Camp stated the Recreation Commission needs a new city appointment.

The Commission recommended Mayor Camp appoint Billy Gant. After some discussion, Mrs. Snardon motioned to approve the appointment of Billy Gant and seconded by Mr. Laster. Motion carried unanimously.

Clerk Brock informed the Council the City has received the $231,000 grant for debt retirement of the old water plant. After paying administration fees to KIA and PADD, the City was able to apply $228,690 to the debt. Approximately, $140,000 in principal is now owed by the City.

COUNCIL REPORTS

Mrs. Snardon reported the Recreation Commission has received several requests from people wanting to set up and sell food in the park. The Commission decided to not let any outside vendors set up at this time.　

Mr. Laster called for a report from Terry Frogue. Mr. Frogue reported the department has had a busy month as they continue to search for water loss in the City. For the second month in a row, water loss has been under 20%. The 6" flow meter was installed to test the metering equipment of Logan-Todd Regional Water, which tested accurate. Also, the department has installed a new road tile on Commerce Street for future business prospects and two road tiles for the new senior housing project on Elk Fork Road.

Mr. Laster reported Accretia Tile plans to get started production around July 4th.

A grand opening will be scheduled in late summer.

Chief Marklin reported on the activity in the department over the last month. Also, the police department participated in the Buckle Up Governor's Highway Safety Program. The department set up several road blocks to check passengers for seat belt use. The State will pay all overtime and benefits cost, which were about $800.

Chief Marklin also reported the department accepted applications for a full-time officer. Only two applications from certified officers were received. Bobby Miller, who currently works as a Todd County Sheriff's Deputy was hired and will begin working June 21st.

MAYOR'S REPORT

Mayor Camp reported that Terry Frogue has been working hard to send out letters for various properties in the City that need repairs, cleaned up or mowed.

Mayor Camp reported that FLEXCon has moved into their building on Elk Fork Road. No grand opening has been scheduled yet.

Mayor Camp reported that something needs to be done with the abandoned Tandy property on Jefferson Street. Mr. Kirkham explained we already have a lien on the property for about $12,000. The City can hold off and hope the heirs to the property come forward and sell it and the lien is enforced. Or, action can be taken to enforce the lien through foreclosure. Foreclosing on the property will be an additional expense. After discussion, Mr. Laster motioned to proceed with foreclosure on the property and seconded by Mrs. Sidebottom. Motion carried unanimously.

Mrs. Snardon reported that Micah Lane has been paved by the property developer. Mrs. Snardon asked if street lights could be installed. Mayor Camp stated the street would need to be adopted by the City for maintenance before lights are requested to be installed by Pennyrile Electric. It was suggested the City request a statement from Scotty's Contracting certifying the street was constructed according to city specifications before the street is adopted by ordinance.

Mr. Laster motioned to adjourn and seconded by Mrs. Snardon. Motion carried unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 8:05 PM.