Minutes: City Council Meeting
April 11, 2011
7:00 PM
The Elkton City Council met in regular session on Monday, April 11, 2011 with Mayor Nancy T. Camp presiding.
City Council members present: Eugene Jefferson; Jimmy Scott; Danny Laster; David Powell; Cindy Sidebottom; and, Doug Gibson.
Others present: City Attorney John P. Kirkham; City Clerk/Treasurer Laura Brock; Utility Superintendent Terry Frogue; Police Chief Bruce Marklin; Debra Sale, Todd County Welcome Center; Dr. Ted Beam, Petrie Memorial United Methodist Church; Cheryl Dossett, Pam Morrison, Llewanne Bass, and Larry Frogue, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints; and, Catherine Darnell, Todd County Standard.
Mayor Camp called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM and led the Pledge of Allegiance. Mr. Danny Laster gave invocation.
Mayor Camp welcomed and introduced all of the guests and requested the council amend the agenda to allow the guests from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to go first on the agenda. Mr. Scott motioned to approve and seconded by Mr. Laster. Motion carried unanimously.
Llewanne Bass stated that 281 people volunteered in the City-County Park on Saturday, April 9, 2011 for the Day of Service Project, “Pitching in for a Better Park.” In all, over 900 hours of work was donated by the volunteers. Ms. Bass thanked the mayor and council and all of those involved with planning the event and presented trophies to Mr. Danny Laster, Mr. Jimmy Scott and Laura Brock and a plaque to Mayor Nancy Camp. Mr. Larry Frogue also thanked everyone who helped organize the event on behalf of the church. All agreed that the City-County Park means a lot to the community and that the improvements made will allow everyone in Todd County to enjoy the park even more. Mr. Scott stated that on behalf of the city, we need to thank the Church and everyone who volunteered for helping with the park improvement project. Mayor Camp agreed and thanked everyone involved. (The church members left the meeting at this time.)
Mayor Camp introduced Debra Sale to update the council on the upcoming Eggstravaganza and Carnival from April 28th through April 30th. Mrs. Sale thanked the council for allowing the event to be held on the Elkton Die Casting property. The carnival rides and games will be held Thursday and Friday evening and all day Saturday. There will be a “Spring Scramble Dance” on Friday night with a free concert. There will be vendors and yard sale booths on all three days. Saturday, the Kentucky Poultry Federation is donating the use of eight cooking booths to give away free omelet samples and to give cooking demonstrations. There will be picnic areas with acoustic music being played by local musicians. Mrs. Sale stated if anyone has any questions to please contact her at the Welcome Center.
After reviewing the minutes of the March 14, 2011 regular council meeting, minutes of the March 23, 2011 special council meeting, bills payable and financial reports, Mr. Scott motioned to approve. Motion seconded by Mr. Powell and carried unanimously.
Mayor Camp received a request for a contribution for the American Red Cross. There is no set amount requested, however they suggested a $1,000 donation. The Red Cross will help serve Elkton even if we don’t contribute. Chief Marklin and Mayor Camp stated the Red Cross is working to start a chapter in Todd County and help set up emergency plans. The council took no action at this time.
Mayor Camp reported that the health department has informed the Elkton Bike Night food vendors that regulations require them to not stay in one location for more than 14 days or a different type permit that requires restroom facilities and hand washing stations would be required. The health inspector suggested the city close down three alleys on the Square and allow the vendors to rotate around these locations every two weeks. It was the consensus that the council would like for the inspector to attend the next council meeting to explain the rules more clearly. There was much discussion regarding traffic if vendors set up on the Square. After discussion, Mr. Gibson motioned to start closing three alleys on the Square for vendors beginning April 21st and notify the vendors this week that they will be able to set up in the alleys the following week. Motion seconded by Mr. Jefferson and carried unanimously.
Clerk Brock read second reading of Ordinance 2011-2, “ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF ELKTON, KENTUCKY DEALING WITH THE ELKTON-TODD COUNTY RECREATION COMMISSION.” Mrs. Sidebottom motioned to adopt after second reading and seconded by Mr. Scott. Motion carried unanimously by show of hands.
Clerk Brock read second reading of Ordinance 2011-3, “AN ORDINANCE REPEALING §35.015 OF THE CODE ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF ELKTON, WHICH ESTABLISHED A PARKS AND RECREATION ADMINISTRATION COUNCIL.” Mr. Jefferson motioned to adopt after second reading and seconded by Mr. Laster. Motion carried unanimously by show of hands.
Clerk Brock read second reading of Ordinance 2011-4, “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.” Mr. Gibson motioned to adopt after second reading and seconded by Mr. Powell. Motion carried unanimously by show of hands.
Municipal Order 2011-2, “A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING THE DISPOSITION OF REAL PROPERTY PURSUANT TO KRS 82.083” was presented to the council. This order declares North Weathers Lane surplus property and authorizes the transfer of the property to the Todd County Fiscal Court. After discussion, Mrs. Sidebottom motioned to adopt Municipal Order 2011-2 and seconded by Mr. Jefferson. Motion carried unanimously by show of hands.
COUNCIL REPORTS
Mr. Scott reported soccer is going well in the park with baseball, t-ball and softball getting started, too. Now that the Day of Service Project is complete, plans are to start working on completely renovating the concession and restroom building.
Mr. Jefferson called for a report from Police Chief Marklin. Chief Marklin introduced Officer Mark Nichols who was hired in November 2010 and Officer Monte Strode who was hired in March 2011. Both officers have many years of experience working for Christian County and Hopkinsville Police Department (both officers thanked the council and left the meeting). Chief Marklin reported department activity last month.
Mr. Laster reported that the water loss in the city was 4.9% last month after repairing the large leak in Laster Trailer Park, drawing applause from the council. The average loss has been about 38% per month over the last few years. Mr. Frogue stated this is a savings to the department of about $9,000 this month. Mr. Frogue stated he would like to see a few more months’ worth of figures before getting too excited, but the figures are promising. Frogue reported the contractor on the West Main Street and Highway 68/80 sewer extensions is set to get started on April 25th. Plans for the Commerce Street sewer line extension have been sent to the state for approval and the project will be bid out the first week of May. Frogue also reported that Mr. Arland Overholt is beginning construction at the Riverbend Subdivision. Mr. Laster expressed his gratitude to Terry Frogue, who volunteered many hours during the Day of Service Project and Kick Off event.
Mr. Powell asked if the dates for the annual spring clean up have been set. Mayor Camp stated the clean up will be in May, but the exact dates have not been set yet.
MAYOR’S REPORT
Mayor Camp reported she learned at the PADD meeting today that the unemployment rate in Todd County was 11.5% last month.
Mayor Camp reported the 2010 Census figures show that Elkton’s population increased by 4% to a total population of 2,062.
The dedication for the Milliken Memorial Community House Historical Marker will be held on Tuesday, April 12th at 5:00 PM.
The Todd County Industrial Foundation is holding an open breakfast meeting on Wednesday, April 13th at 8:00 am at Refine Tile to discuss high school technical training and to get a tour of the facilities.
Mr. Kirkham is going to contact Parson’s Engineering to discuss a possible study of inside the Elkton Die Casting building. Mayor Camp has not talked to Mr. Boley or Mr. Settle about using the building for an adult training center since the last meeting, but we will continue to work on the Die Casting property for future use.
Mr. Scott motioned to adjourn and seconded by Mr. Jefferson. Motion carried unanimously and meeting adjourned at approximately 8:05 PM.