May 27, 2010 Special Council Meeting

Minutes: City Council Special Meeting
May 27, 2010
5:00 PM

The Elkton City Council met in special session on Thursday, May 27, 2010 with Mayor Nancy T. Camp presiding.

City Council members present: Doug Gibson; Eugene Jefferson; Danny Laster; David Powell; Cindy Sidebottom; and, Jimmy Scott.

Others present: City Clerk/Treasurer Laura Brock; Utility Superintendent Terry Frogue; and, Stephanie Craft, Todd County Standard.

Mayor Camp called the meeting to order at 5:00 PM and reminded everyone in attendance that only items on the agenda could be discussed.

Agenda

1. Board of Assessment Appeals Appointment
2. Electric Outlets at Elkton Die Casting Property
3. Police Policy Regarding Mutual Aid
4. 1st Reading Ordinance 2010-4 – Adopting Annual Budget for FY2011
5. 1st Reading Ordinance 2010-5 – Amending Annual Budget for FY2010
6. 1st Reading Ordinance 2010-6 – Adopting Compensation Plan and Pay Scale
7. 1st Reading Ordinance 2010-7 – Amending House Numbering Ordinance
8. Sign Ordinance Review

Mayor Camp reported the city needs to appoint a member to the Board of Assessment Appeals and recommended the appointment of Buddy Power. Mr. Jefferson motioned to approve appointing Buddy Power to the Board of Assessment Appeals. Motion seconded by Mr. Laster and carried unanimously.

Mayor Camp reported the council previously approved $1,000 for installing electrical outlets at the Elkton Die Casting Property. However, the final quote for the project is for $1,300. After discussion, Mr. Jefferson motioned to approve spending $1,300 on installing electric to the property and seconded by Mr. Scott. Motion carried unanimously.

Mayor Camp reported that Chief Marklin, Sergeant Moberly, Council Member Jefferson and herself met to discuss the Police Department Policy regarding Mutual Aid. The current policy was amended to state that officers must receive permission from an immediate supervisor to leave the city limits in an emergency only. Also, if a call is for assistance to another agency, the officer can leave immediately and notify the supervisor as they are responding to the call. A copy of the new policy will be distributed to the council.

Clerk Brock read first reading of Ordinance 2010-4, “AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE ANNUAL BUDGET AND APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE CITY OF ELKTON, KENTUCKY FOR THE FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 2010 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2011.” Mr. Laster motioned to approve on first reading and seconded by Mr. Gibson. Motion carried unanimously by show of hands.

Clerk Brock read first reading of Ordinance 2010-5, “AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ANNUAL BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF ELKTON, KENTUCKY, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 2009 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2010.” Mr. Powell motioned to approve on first reading and seconded by Mrs. Sidebottom. Motion carried unanimously by show of hands.

(Ms. Gracie Sidebottom, along with her Great Aunt Joanne Fish, entered the meeting at this time and presented each person in attendance with a homemade chocolate chip cookie. The Mayor and Council thanked Ms. Sidebottom and she left the meeting.)

Clerk Brock read first reading of Ordinance 2010-6, “ORDINANCE ADOPTING COMPENSATION PLAN AND PAY SCALE.” Mr. Jefferson motioned to approve on first reading and seconded by Mr. Gibson. Motion carried unanimously by show of hands.

Clerk Brock read first reading of Ordinance 2010-7, “ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 98 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF ELKTON, KENTUCKY DEALING WITH HOUSE NUMBERING.” Mr. Scott motioned to approve on first reading and seconded by Mrs. Sidebottom. Mr. Frogue asked if the numbers should be allowed to be put on the door as stated in the ordinance. He also suggested requiring a professionally made sign be used if one is required to be placed at the street. After discussion, the council approved the motion unanimously by show of hands.

Mayor Camp stated the city’s sign ordinance needs to be reviewed and recommended the same committee that worked on the house numbering ordinance (Mayor Camp, Clerk Brock, Terry Frogue, Gene Jefferson and Cindy Sidebottom) work on the sign ordinance as well. There was no opposition.

There were no further items on the agenda, therefore Mr. Powell motioned to adjourn and seconded by Mr. Laster. Meeting adjourned at approximately 5:35 PM.

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