The Elkton City Council met in special session on Tuesday, May 24, 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 Clerk/Treasurer Laura Brock; Utility Superintendent Terry Frogue; and, Elizabeth Johnson, Todd County Standard.
Mayor Camp called the meeting to order at 5:30 PM and reminded everyone that only items on the agenda could be discussed in special session.
Agenda
1. Commerce Street Water Line and Gas Line Extensions
2. Approval of Emergency Tree Removal Bill
3. 2nd Reading Ordinance 2011-5 Adopting Supplement to the Code of Ordinances
4. 1st Reading Ordinance 2011-6 Amending Annual Budget for FY 2011
5. FY 2012 Budget Message and Proposal
6. 1st Reading Ordinance 2011-7 Annual Budget and Appropriations for FY 2012
Terry Frogue reported the Todd County Water District does not want to sell the city the water line on B. White Road. There is already some planned construction in the city limits on B. White Road and some areas that will be annexed in the city limits in the near future. So, in order to serve these customers water, we would need to run our own water line. Also, there has been discussion about the city also running the gas line in the same ditch at the same time to help save on the cost. Mr. Frogue stated the city could perform the labor to run the lines and we might be able to use some pipe that is already on hand for the water line. Depending on how much rock there is, we might need to contract out some of the digging. Mr. Frogue thinks the water line extension might cost about $10,000. The gas line would cost approximately $4.00 per foot and the city would be reimbursed for the cost as new customers connect to the line. The lines would extend down Commerce Street and then down B. White Road to serve the planned construction areas in the city limits. After discussion, Mr. Gibson motioned to run the water and gas lines. Motion seconded by Mr. Powell. Voting in favor of the motion were Gibson, Jefferson, Laster, Powell and Sidebottom. Voting opposed was Scott. Motion carried.
Mayor Camp reported that several large trees in Glenwood Cemetery were about to fall last week. Therefore, Sears’ Tree Removal rented a large crane and took down the three trees, grinded the stumps and limbed up several other trees. This work had to be done quickly in order to prevent damage to the cemetery and headstones. Mayor Camp asked for approval to pay the bill in the amount of $11,750. Mr. Jefferson motioned to approve and seconded by Mr. Scott. Motion carried unanimously.
Clerk Brock read second reading on Ordinance 2011-5, “AN ORDINANCE ENACTING AND ADOPTING A SUPPLEMENT TO THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF ELKTON, KENTUCKY.” Mr. Powell motioned to adopt after second reading and seconded by Mr. Laster. Motion carried unanimously by show of hands.
Clerk Brock discussed the proposed budget amendment ordinance for fiscal year ending June 30, 2011. Most of the adjustments are for unanticipated income and expenditures the council voted on throughout the year. Clerk Brock read first reading of Ordinance 2011-6, “AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ANNUAL BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF ELKTON, KENTUCKY, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 2010 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2011.” Ms. Sidebottom motioned to approve after first reading and seconded by Mr. Jefferson. Motion carried unanimously by show of hands.
Mayor Camp presented the budget message and proposal for fiscal year ending June 30, 2012. Clerk Brock discussed the budget summaries of the general fund, water department and sewer department. After discussion, Clerk Brock read first reading of Ordinance 2011-7, “AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE ANNUAL BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE CITY OF ELKTON, KENTUCKY, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 2011 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2012.” Mr. Laster motioned to approve after first reading and seconded by Mr. Powell. Motion carried unanimously by show of hands.
There were no other items on the agenda, therefore Mr. Jefferson motioned to adjourn and seconded by Mr. Laster. Motion carried unanimously and meeting adjourned at approximately 6:05 PM.