MINUTES
Elkton City Council
Meeting
Monday, March 12, 2007
7:00 PM
The Elkton City Council met in regular session on Monday, March 12, 2007 with Mayor Nancy T. Camp presiding.
City Council members present: Doug Gibson; Eugene Jefferson; Danny Laster; David Powell; Cindy Sidebottom; and Robin Snardon.
Others present: City Clerk/Treasurer Laura Brock; City Attorney John P. Kirkham; Utility Superintendent Terry Frogue; Police Chief Bruce Marklin; Mike McGhee, McGhee Engineering; Mike Baker, Todd County Industrial Foundation; Ryan Craig, Todd County Standard; Evelyn Boone, Todd County Standard.
Mayor Camp called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM. Mr. Powell led invocation, which was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
After reviewing the council meeting minutes of February 12, 2007, bills payable and financial reports, Mr. Jefferson motioned to approve the minutes, bills payable and financial reports. Motion seconded by Mr. Powell and carried unanimously.
Mayor Camp introduced Mike Baker, the new industrial recruiter and economic development consultant for the Todd County Industrial Foundation. Mr. Baker introduced himself to all present and updated the council on industrial activity in the County. The Flynn building has been sold and a new industry employing nearly 50 people will open soon. Also, the Elkton Die Casting building should be sold in the next few weeks and an industry employing up to 50 people should begin operation soon. Mr. Baker also announced that Todd County has been visited by an industry seeking to employ 650 people with a total project value of $3 billion. It is believed to be the largest industrial project in the world right now. The company is expected to announce its short list of site prospects in the next several weeks. Mr. Baker also announced he is working with property owners in the area to develop more industrial sites. Mr. Baker thanked the council for their time and left the meeting.
Mike McGhee updated the council on the progress of the sewer facilities project. The project has been under construction for 34 days. There has been quite a bit of excavation work with several concrete foundations poured. Mr. McGhee presented Construction Funds Request No. 2 in the amount of $106,470.07 with the following payment requests:
- McGhee Engineering $ 8,056.25
- W. Rogers Company $ 98,413.82
Mr. McGhee also informed the Council that Bobby Luttrell and Sons have completed the Coursey Sewer Extension Project. Clerk Brock received a final invoice from them and will pay the invoice as soon as the Coursey property owners have agreed the project is complete to their satisfaction. Mr. McGhee thanked the council and left the meeting at this time.
Clerk Brock informed the council the city’s cemetery maintenance contract with Ricchuite Enterprises expires on April 13, 2007. The contract can be renewed for an additional year at the same cost of $30,370.00 or can be re-bid. After some discussion, Mr. Powell motioned to renew the contract with Ricchuite Enterprises for another year and seconded by Mr. Laster. Motion carried unanimously.
Mayor Camp addressed the council regarding mowing services to mow various right-of-ways and city property. Terry Frogue was awarded the contract by bid last year for $325.00 per mowing. Mayor Camp stated that due to the amount of the contract it does not have to be publicly bid. Mr. Jefferson stated Ricchuite Enterprises should do the mowing and seconded by Mrs. Sidebottom. Those voting in favor of the motion were Gibson, Jefferson, Snardon, Powell and Sidebottom. Voting opposed was Laster. Motion carried. Clerk Brock and Terry Frogue will generate a list of all areas to be mowed to distribute to Ricchuite Enterprises and council members.
Mayor Camp stated people are already calling about when the annual Spring Cleanup will be held. Ricchuite Enterprises has agreed to haul the large garbage items for the city at a cost of $2,000.00. Mr. Gibson motioned to hire Ricchuite Enterprises to haul the large garbage items during Spring Cleanup. Motion seconded by Mr. Powell and carried unanimously. Clerk Brock will get prices from waste removal companies for container rental and hauling. The Spring Cleanup is tentatively scheduled for May 21-24th.
Mr. Jefferson reported various problems with the weekly garbage pickup service. Clerk Brock has spoken to the manager about these problems and will contact him again.
Chief Marklin reported the police department will receive two mobile data terminals through a Homeland Security grant. Chief Marklin requested the City purchase and additional unit. Also, Chief Marklin requested the City purchase a scanner and printer for each terminal. The total cost to purchase this equipment would be approximately $12,000.00. The Chief and council discussed that this would not only cut back on the time it takes an officer to write tickets, but also it will increase safety for the officers as information can be transferred to them in their vehicles immediately. The officer will no longer have to call dispatch to get information. Mrs. Sidebottom motioned to approve the purchase of the equipment and seconded by Mr. Powell. Motion carried unanimously.
Mayor Camp reported Rocky Rager has resigned from the Recreation Commission. Mr. Jefferson motioned to accept the resignation and seconded by Mr. Powell. Motion carried unanimously. Mayor Camp has not found a replacement yet.
Clerk Brock informed the Council that the City has been asked to contribute $1,000 to help promote the 400 Mile Sale Along Highway 68/80. The contribution helps pay for all advertisement materials, brochures and a website. After some discussion, Mr. Powell motioned to approve the contribution of $1,000.00 and seconded by Mr. Laster. Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Jefferson motioned to go into executive session under KRS 61.810(1)(b) to conduct deliberations on the future sale of real property by the city, a public agency, on the basis that publicity would likely affect the value of a specific piece of property under consideration to be sold. Motion seconded by Mr. Powell and carried unanimously. The doors were closed to the public. Upon return from closed session there was no action taken.
COUNCIL REPORTS
Mr. Gibson reported the streets are in good shape. Mayor Camp reported the Utility Department inspected the sidewalks around town and some areas are in very bad shape. Mayor Camp passed around pictures of some of the problem areas.
Mrs. Snardon updated the council on the Recreation Commission activity since the last meeting.
Mr. Laster reported the Utility Department fixed several small leaks last month. Also, they repaired a sidewalk on North Main Street where a person fell last week. Mr. Laster also reported Terry Frogue found a better meter to help with leak detection at a cheaper cost. The meter has been ordered and should be in soon.
MAYOR’S REPORT
Mayor Camp reported the weather service verified that an EF1 tornado struck Elkton a few weeks ago with winds at approximately 88 mph. There will be storm spotter training in Elkton on March 26th at 1 PM and at 6 PM at the Todd County EOC.
Mayor Camp reported that she and Mrs. Snardon attended an "Undoing Racism" workshop in Elkton a few weeks ago.
Logan-Todd Regional Water Commission will have tours of the water plant on March 19th beginning at 5:00 PM.
The State has awarded Todd County $1,000 to conduct a tire clean up. The Cleanup will be held March 25th-31st.
Evelyn Boone addressed the council about opening the Welcome Center in the Old Courthouse. Mayor Camp asked the council if there were any objections from the council regarding Mrs. Boone opening the center. There were none.
Mr. Jefferson motioned to adjourn and seconded by Mr. Powell and meeting adjourned at 8:10 PM.