Regular Business Meeting
CALL TO ORDER:
Mayor Don Kirby called the Regular Business Meeting of the Union City
Commission to order at
Present: Mayor Don Kirby and City Commissioners
Gary McCormick, Warren Moore, Wayne McClellan and Greg T. Lloyd. Also present were Greg D. Voss (City Attorney), Kathy Porter (City Clerk/Treasurer) and Barry J. Burke
P.E. (City Engineer)
There were twenty (20) visitors in attendance.
MINUTES:
Mr. Moore made a motion to accept the minutes
as written. Mr. McCormick seconded the motion. Motion carried.
TREASURER'S REPORT:
Mr. McClellan moved to accept the Treasurer's
Report as of October 31, 2005 as presented. Dr. Lloyd seconded the motion. Motion
carried.
BILLS FOR PAYMENT:
The bills for payment were reviewed. Dr. Lloyd
made a motion to pay the bills as presented. Mr. McCormick seconded the
motion. Motion carried.
CORRESPONDENCE:
Mayor Kirby read a letter from Toni Twaddell,
Arts & Humanities,
Mayor Kirby read a letter from Kevin Schwab,
Group Sales Manager, Florence Freedom Professional Baseball Team. Mr. Schwab
was present and commented that the team had a miserable 2005 season. There is a
new ownership group, and Mr. Schwab explained the concept of a “City Night”
series at the ballpark for 2006.
Mayor Kirby read a letter from Gerald Smith,
Secretary, Williamstown Lake Expansion Committee in reference to the
Mayor Kirby read correspondence from Senator
Roeding, with an attached letter from Stephanie Stumbo, Executive Director,
Kentucky Community Development Office, in which she thanked Senator Roeding for
his letters in support of the Community Economic Growth Grant Project. Mayor
Kirby stated that this related to monies the City is requesting from the state
to help with sewer lines along
CITY ENGINEER REPORT:
Mr. Burke’s monthly report had been given to Commissioners and he
discussed and improvised on several items:
Item # 2 (a) – Mr. Burke discussed the
$200,000 KIA Grant Award for the first phase of the sanitary sewer system.
Item # 2 (b) – Mr. Burke stated that
this was the GOLD/CEGG Program, which is the second grant application that must
be finalized prior to November 29, 2005, which is the other $678,693 for the
second phase.
Item # 3 and # 4 – Mr. Burke had already
mentioned the grants and stated that he must prepare the full submission paperwork
for the Mayor’s signature.
Item # 6 – Mr. Burke stated that in
reference to the Union Village Pond/Retention Basin Dredging, there was a
formal application thru Sanitation District #1 in the hopes that there would be
some matching funds for storm water pond remediation. This funding was denied. He
stated that the project is in jeopardy for this year.
Item # 8 – Mr. Burke stated that the
Hempsteade Subdivision entrance has been completed and that Paul Michels and
Sons did a good job on the resurfacing.
Item # 9 – Mr. Burke addressed the
issue of the two (2) drainage projects. Paul Michels released themselves from
this project and the clearing, storm sewer, cleaning and restoration has been
transferred to Benchmark Excavation.
Item # 16 – Mr. Burke addressed the
storm water complaint from a resident of
Item # 23 – Mr. Burke responded to
Bob Hall of McKnight Development concerning “inspections” for a new sidewalk at
At this point, Mayor Kirby stated he had
observed that the crosswalk near Kroger and the library seemed to be coming up
from the surface; he asked Mr. Burke to take a look at the crosswalk and check
on the material warranty.
Dr. Lloyd added that the contractor never
completed sidewalks in
Mayor Kirby read correspondence Ginger Wills,
Executive Director, Department of Intergovernmental Programs, Transportation
Cabinet, regarding a proposed Resolution and Agreement between the City of
PLANNING AND ZONING:
Mr. Randy Barlow, Planning and Zoning Representative, was present but
stated that he had no issues to report at that time.
OLD BUSINESS:
Second reading of ORDINANCE NO.
2005-014 – AN ORDINANCE ENACTING AND ADOPTING A SUPPLEMENT TO THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF
Mayor Kirby stated that last month we had
started the process of passing an ordinance (ORDINANCE NO. 2005-009)
limiting all terrain vehicles, dirt bike/motocross and off road vehicles. There
has been a lot of input from residents. One of the things that has been added
pertains to ATV’s being used for utilitarian purposes on parcels of real estate
less than five (5) acres when they are maintaining speeds not to exceed seven
(7) miles per hour in a safe manner, for the purpose of snow removal, tool or
utility trailer usage, and/or yard work.
The issue of the registration fee was
addressed, (clarifying that it would be a one time fee) as well as the issues
of keeping track of the paperwork and the acreage requirement. Mayor Kirby stated that he had no problem
dropping the registration fee; that it was not a revenue issue.
After discussion, Mayor Kirby suggested that
the registration fee be eliminated, the wording concerning motorcycles be
removed completely, and the wording listed as “All Terrain Vehicles, Dirt Bike
and Off-Road Motorcycles.”
Mayor Kirby stated that since there are a
number of sections in this ordinance that needed modification, he made a
recommendation to table the issue until next month to allow the City Attorney
to re-work the wording. Mr. McClellan made a motion to table the issue until
next month. Mr. Moore seconded the motion. Motion carried.
Mayor Kirby discussed Bid Proposal for
Spillman Lawn Care for snow removal. Mayor Kirby stated that we would need to
put together a bid package and work with Mr. Burke for basic specifications.
NEW BUSINESS:
City Clerk Kathy Porter discussed the 2005
Tax Bills in reference to the Homestead Exemption. She explained the
discrepancy in the amount that was listed on the bills, in that the County
assessment already included the $29,400 reduction and the city computer program
also deducted the same amount. City Clerk Porter stated that supplemental bills
would be sent out and that sixty-six (66) property owners were affected.
Mr. Pat Muldoon, Union property owner,
addressed the commission in reference to his property located off
Mayor Kirby read Commissioner Wayne
McClellan’s resignation letter dated
Mr. McClellan stated that the Union Village
Pond situation has been in progress for three (3) years, and he feels like a
fool for the residents because we cannot get this addressed.
Mr. McClellan stated that the most pressing
issue is the sewers. If the city does not get infrastructure for sewers, the
Union Town Plan will mean absolutely nothing. He advised to keep up the work that
has already been done and please don’t give up on the project.
Mr. McClellan stated that he has had a good
time, and really enjoyed working with the commission.
Mr. McCormick stated that he has been on the
commission for five (5) years and wanted to thank Mr. McClellan for his
assistance and wisdom. He also stated that Mr. McClellan has been an awesome
advocate for the city and its residents.
Mr. Moore stated that Mr. McClellan has done
a super job and that many things probably would not have gotten this far along
without Mr. McClellan.
Dr. Lloyd stated that he has only been on the
commission since January; he has had the opportunity to watch Mr. McClellan
work and his passion for the city are unmatched.
City Clerk Kathy Porter echoed Mr. McCormick’s
comments, and expressed her appreciation to Mr. McClellan for being available
when she needed him and that she has learned so much from him.
Attorney Voss thanked Mr. McClellan for their
cooperative working relationship and wished him well.
Mayor Kirby personally thanked Mr. McClellan
for his knowledge that he brought to the commission, as well as his service and
dedication. These qualities will be missed.
ADJOURNMENT:
No further business came before the Commission. Mr. Moore moved to
adjourn the meeting at
Signed this 12th day of December 2005.
APPROVED:
ATTEST:
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Don Kirby, Mayor Kathy Porter, City Clerk/Treasurer