September 07, 2008

Sadieville Minutes

Minutes of July 8, 2008
Posted: 14 Aug 2008

City of Sadieville

Regular Meeting Minutes

July 8, 2008

City Hall @ 9:30 a.m.

 

o      CALL TO ORDER

Ø       Mayor Wagoner called the July 8, 2008, Regular Meeting to order at 9:35 a.m.

 

o      ROLL CALL

Ø       Mayor Rob Wagoner                                                                                      Present

Ø       Commissioner Carol Walters                                                                      Present

Ø       Commissioner Miriam Reese                                                                     Present

Ø       Commissioner Claude Christensen                                                          Absent

Ø       Commissioner Pitts                                                                                        Present

Ø       Chief Jerry Powell                                                                                           Present

Ø       City Attorney Rand Marshall                                                                     Present

Ø       Clerk Cindy Foster                                                                                          Present

 

o      The minutes from June 10, 2008 Regular Meeting were reviewed.  Commissioner Walters made a motion to accept the minutes; Commissioner Reese seconded the motion; all in favor; motion carried.

o      The minutes from June 24, 2008 Special Meeting were reviewed.  Commissioner Reese made a motion to accept the minutes; Commissioner Pitts seconded the motion: all in favor; motion carried.

o      The minutes from June 27, 2008 Special Meeting were reviewed.  Commissioner Reese made a motion to accept the minutes; Commissioner Walters seconded the motion: all in favor; motion carried.

o      The transactions for June 2008 were reviewed.  Commissioner Pitts made a motion to accept the transactions; Commissioner Walters seconded the motion; all in favor; motion carried.

o      The July 2008 unpaid bills were reviewed.  Commissioner Pitts made a motion to accept unpaid bills; Commissioner Walters seconded the motion; all in favor; motion carried.

o      Amy Sohner from Bluegrass PRIDE was present to explain the goals, community education and environmental projects of the organization.  Commissioner Christensen is the Scott County Coordinator.  Commissioner Pitts suggested an Adopt-A-Highway plan for litter control.  He asked about a program for water pollution.  Ms. Sohner suggested researching the Kentucky River Watershed Wash Program.

o      Attorney Marshall’s Report:

Ø       Attorney Marshall reported on easement and annexation progress.  There are five more easements that need signatures.

o      Mayor’s Report

Ø       Mayor Wagoner discussed the TE grant and there is a meeting scheduled on July 15th in Frankfort that he would like Commissioner Walters and Clerk Foster to attend. 

o      Commissioners’ Reports:

Ø       Commissioner Christensen

û        Commissioner Christensen was absent.  Clerk Foster reported for him.  She discussed the purchase for new chairs for the meeting room.  Commissioner Walters made a motion to approve $ 800.00 for new chairs.  Commissioner Reese seconded the motion; all in favor; motion carried.

û        The City Commission discussed usage fees for the city’s facilities.  Attorney Marshall will draft a Resolution for usage fees and deposits.

û        Clerk Foster put an ad in Sunday, July 6th News Graphic regarding the surplus furniture.

û        The City Commission discussed giving rebates on filling swimming pools. No changes will be made. 

Ø       Commissioner Reese

û        Commissioner Reese discussed the City Wide Yard Sale in August and made a motion for $500.00 to advertise; Commissioner Pitts seconded the motion; all in favor; motion carried.

û        Commissioner Reese made a motion to change the locks on the electric at Warring Pavilion and the water hydrant behind the Caboose and giving a key to the Grocery Store for special events; Commissioner Pitts seconded the motion; all in favor; motion carried.

û        Commissioner Reese reported that the light box at the Water Treatment Plant is destroyed and the City Commission agreed to have the electric turned off.

Ø       Commissioner Walters

û        Commissioner Walters discussed the bridge at Eagle Bend and she is waiting on suitable material to replace the rails.

û        Commissioner Walters reported that Logan Sagester cleaned the ditches on Railroad Lane.  Commissioner Pitts made a motion for the City to pay Mr. Sagester for his fuel; Commissioner Reese seconded the motion; all in favor; motion carried.

û        Mayor Wagoner scheduled a Special Meeting for Tuesday, July 29th to discuss the Sadieville Improvement Plan and website updates.  He discussed the funding for streets improvements.

Ø       Commissioner Pitts

û        Commissioner Pitts made a motion for the City to pay a $25.00 membership fee for Southern Railway Historical Association; Commissioner Reese seconded the motion; all in favor; motion carried.

û        The City Commission discussed grants for historical restoration and that there is a Historical Society Meeting tonight.

û        The City Commission discussed grant writing courses and checking with the Bluegrass Area Development District.

û        Commissioner Pitts reported on nuisances regarding the Jeter property and the old school, cleaning up the streets and parks.  He discussed the dogs at large and that he has sent letters.

û        The City Commission discussed the Kathryn Olson property and that the County Building Inspector said to move forward with procedures for Eminent Domain.  Commissioner Pitts will call Kathryn Olson regarding the property inside the buildings and will also speak with the Building Inspector.

o      Police Report: 

Ø       Jonathan Majors was present for the discussion of hiring a new police officer.  Commissioner Walters discussed the cost to hire new officer and Commissioner Reese agreed that it is not financially feasible.  Chief Powell suggested putting an ad in the local paper for a part-time officer.  Commissioner Reese made a motion to run an ad in the Lexington Herald Leader and Georgetown News Graphic.  Commissioner Pitts asked to be excused from voting.  The City Commission decided to table the motion until further discussion.  Mayor Wagoner made a motion to take a break; Commissioner Reese seconded the motion; all in favor; motion carried.

Ø       Mayor Wagoner called the meeting back to order at 11:18 a.m.

 

o      ROLL CALL

Ø       Mayor Rob Wagoner                                                                                      Present

Ø       Commissioner Carol Walters                                                                      Present

Ø       Commissioner Miriam Reese                                                                     Present

Ø       Commissioner Claude Christensen                                                          Absent

Ø       Commissioner Pitts                                                                                        Present

Ø       Chief Jerry Powell                                                                                           Present

Ø       City Attorney Rand Marshall                                                                     Present

Ø       Clerk Cindy Foster                                                                                          Present

 

Ø       The City Commission discussed the motion on the table and Mayor Wagoner seconded the motion; all in favor; motion carried.

Ø       Chief Powell discussed doing a resolution regarding compensatory time.

o      City Clerk Treasurer Report: 

Ø       Clerk Foster asked permission to email reports instead of hard copies.  The City Commission agreed and Mayor Wagoner suggested having a hard copy available at meetings.

Ø       Clerk Foster will be attending the Kentucky Municipal Clerk’s Institute July 21 – 25th in Lexington. 

o      Commissioner Reese made a motion to adjourn the meeting.   Commissioner Walters seconded the motion; all in favor; motion carried.  The meeting adjourned at 11:45 a.m.

 

 

 

 

__________________                                                _________________________________

Date of Approval                                                             Rob Wagoner, Mayor

 

 

__________________________

Cynthia Foster, City Clerk/Treasurer

 

 

 

JUNE 27, 2008 SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES
Posted: 29 Jul 2008

City of Sadieville

Special Meeting Minutes

June 27, 2008

City Hall @ 10:00 a.m.

 

o      CALL TO ORDER

Ø       Mayor Pro Tem Christensen called the June 27, 2008 Special Meeting to order at 10:15 a.m.

o      ROLL CALL

Ø       Mayor Rob Wagoner                                                                                      Absent

Ø       Commissioner Carol Walters                                                                      Present

Ø       Commissioner Miriam Reese                                                                     Present

Ø       Commissioner Claude Christensen                                                          Present

Ø       Commissioner Calvin Pitts                                                                          Absent

Ø       City Attorney Rand Marshall                                                                     Absent

Ø       City Clerk Cindy Foster                                                                                 Absent

Ø       Police Chief Jerry Powell                                                                             Present

o      The City Commission discussed approval of HH Contractor bill for redoing items in the Depot basement.  Commissioner Christensen made a motion to pay; Commissioner Walters seconded the motion; all in favor; motion carried.

o      Commissioner Christensen discussed work to be done on the caboose.

o      Commissioner Reese discussed the first meeting of the Historical Society for Sadieville/Northern Scott County.  Commissioner Reese made a motion for $20.00 to run an ad; Commissioner Christensen seconded the motion; all in favor; motion carried.

o      Commissioner Christensen made a motion to take a break at 10:23 a.m.; Commissioner Walters seconded the motion; all in favor; motion carried. 

o      CALL TO ORDER

Ø       Mayor Wagoner called the June 27, 2008 Special Meeting back to order at 10:32 a.m.

o      ROLL CALL

Ø       Mayor Rob Wagoner                                                                                      Present

Ø       Commissioner Carol Walters                                                                      Present

Ø       Commissioner Miriam Reese                                                                     Present

Ø       Commissioner Claude Christensen                                                          Present

Ø       Commissioner Calvin Pitts                                                                          Absent

Ø       City Attorney Rand Marshall                                                                     Absent

Ø       City Clerk Cindy Foster                                                                                 Absent

Ø       Police Chief Jerry Powell                                                                             Present

o      Tony Hampton, Phillip Hunt and Larry Moore were present from KLCIS and Chad Kiper and Michael Cunningham from Carroll & Stone Insurance were present to discuss insurance for the City of Sadieville.  Mayor Wagoner made the motion to use KLCIS for the City of Sadieville’s insurance for the fiscal year 2008/2009; Commissioner Walters seconded the motion; all in favor; motion carried.

o      Mayor Wagoner made a motion to adjourn the meeting; Commissioner Walters seconded the motion; all in favor; motion carried.  The meeting adjourned at 11:00 a.m.

 

 __________________                                               _________________________________

Date of Approval                                                             Rob Wagoner, Mayor

 

_________________________

Cynthia Foster, City Clerk/Treasurer

JUNE 24, 2008 SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES
Posted: 29 Jul 2008

City of Sadieville

Special Meeting Minutes

June 24, 2008

City Hall @ 9:30 a.m.

 

 

o      CALL TO ORDER

Ø       Mayor Rob Wagoner called the June 24, 2008 Special Meeting to order at 9:30 a.m.

 

o      ROLL CALL

Ø       Mayor Rob Wagoner                                                                                      Present

Ø       Commissioner Carol Walters                                                                      Absent

Ø       Commissioner Miriam Reese                                                                     Present

Ø       Commissioner Claude Christensen                                                          Present

Ø       Commissioner Calvin Pitts                                                                          Present

Ø       City Attorney Rand Marshall                                                                     Present

Ø       City Clerk Cindy Foster                                                                                 Present

Ø       Police Chief Jerry Powell                                                                             Present

 

o      Mayor Wagoner discussed purchasing a fireproof filing cabinet and moving the old one to the basement for historical records.  Mayor Wagoner made a motion to purchase the cabinet; Commissioner Christensen seconded the motion; all in favor; motion carried.

o      Commissioner Reese discussed the City Wide Yard Sale to be held on Saturday, August 23, 2008.  She stated that the advertising would probably be free because the proceeds will go to Hospice. It is possible that there would be some advertising fees, so Commissioner Pitts made a motion to approve $500.00 for advertising; Commissioner Christensen seconded the motion; all in favor; motion carried.

o      Commissioner Reese said there will be a Resolution to close part of Main Street for the City Wide Yard Sale.  Commissioner Reese would like to donate t-shirts as prizes for the scheduled basketball tournament.  She will look into prices for banners and signage.

o      Commissioner Christensen asked the City Commission to approve $250.00 to attend the Kentucky Rural Water Association Conference August 25-27th.  Mayor Wagoner made a motion to approve; Commissioner Pitts seconded the motion; all in favor; motion carried.

o      Mayor Wagoner led a discussion on who the City Commission should choose to insure the City of Sadieville for the Fiscal Year 2008/2009.  Attorney Marshall discussed the financial status regarding KLC.  Chad Kiper from Carroll and Stone was present for any questions.    Safety grants and inducements were discussed.  Mayor Wagoner asked Attorney Marshall to check into the subject.  Commissioner Pitts said he wants something in writing from KLC regarding grants and training and what the costs are of training.  Mayor Wagoner asked to table the discussion until Friday, June 27, 2008 when the City Commission will meet again for a decision.  Mayor Wagoner invited Chad Kiper to come back for the meeting.

o      Mayor Wagoner discussed the possibility of the city hiring a police candidate.  The Mayor introduced Jonathan Majors who has an interest in attending the police academy and becoming a Sadieville Police Officer.  The City Commission discussed the pros and cons of sending someone to the academy.  Attorney Marshall suggested drawing up a contract prior to attending the academy and the possibility of a 5 year contract with the City of Sadieville.  Mayor Wagoner asked to pursue the issue before the next Regular Meeting in July.  Commissioner Christensen discussed officially creating the new position.

o      Wes Mattingly from HMB Engineers was present to discuss the changes on the Sadieville website to reflect the current and future projects for the city.  Tommy Burgess wants a letter guaranteeing zone changes on his property to B2.  The city can make recommendations to Scott County Planning and Zoning.  There was discussion regarding the new entrance onto Burgess Heights and the new entrance into Eagle Bend Subdivision.  The Mayor asked the City Commission to come to the July 8th Regular Meeting with ideas.  The Mayor asked Wes Mattingly to come back for the meeting.

o      Commissioner Reese made a motion to adjourn the meeting; Commissioner Christensen seconded the motion; all in favor; motion carried.  The meeting adjourned at 11:10 a.m.

 

 

 

 __________________                                               _________________________________

Date of Approval                                                             Rob Wagoner, Mayor

 

_________________________

Cynthia Foster, City Clerk/Treasurer

JUNE 10, 2008 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Posted: 29 Jul 2008

City of Sadieville

Regular Meeting Minutes

June 10, 2008

City Hall @ 9:30 a.m.

 

o      CALL TO ORDER

Ø       Mayor Wagoner called the April 8, 2008, Regular Meeting to order at 9:30 a.m.

 

o      ROLL CALL

Ø       Mayor Rob Wagoner                                                                                      Present

Ø       Commissioner Carol Walters                                                                      Present

Ø       Commissioner Miriam Reese                                                                     Present

Ø       Commissioner Claude Christensen                                                          Present

Ø       Commissioner Pitts                                                                                        Present

Ø       Chief Jerry Powell                                                                                           Present

Ø       City Attorney Rand Marshall                                                                     Present

Ø       Clerk Cindy Foster                                                                                          Present

 

o      The minutes from May 9, 2008 Special Meeting were reviewed.  Commissioner Christensen made a motion to accept the minutes; Commissioner Pitts seconded the motion; all in favor; motion carried.

o      The minutes from May 13, 2008 Regular Meeting were reviewed.  Commissioner Reese made a motion to accept the minutes; Commissioner Christensen seconded the motion: all in favor; motion carried.

o      The minutes from May 15, 2008 Special Town Meeting were reviewed.  Commissioner Pitts made a motion to accept the minutes; Commissioner Reese seconded the motion: all in favor; motion carried.

o      The transactions for May 2008 were reviewed.  Mayor Wagoner made a motion to accept the transactions.  Commissioner Christensen seconded the motion; all in favor; motion carried.