CITY OF CARROLLTON
COUNCIL MEETING
CITY HALL
JUNE 11, 2007
7:00 P.M.
COUNCIL: CHRISTEN BROCK
MIKE GORDON
NANCY JO GROBMYER
DAVID WILHOITE
DEAN MILLER JR
ATTORNEY FOR CITY: NICHOLAS MARSH
CLERK/TREASURER: BECKY H. PYLES
POLICE CHIEF: MICHAEL WILLHOITE
FIRE CHIEF: RANDY THARP
PUBLIC WORKS SUPER: RONNIE KNIGHT
UTILITIES MANAGER: BILL OSBORNE
MAIN STREET DIRECTOR: SAM BURGESS
TEEN COUNCIL MEMBERS: BRADY BICKERS
PRESS: MADISON COURIER/SARA DENHART
NEWS DEMOCRAT/PHYLLIS CODLING @ 7:09 P.M.
ABSENT:
COUNCIL: KEVIN CRAIG
BUILDING INSPECTOR: JOHN WELCH
TEEN COUNCIL MEMBERS: HAYLEY FRANKLIN
THE MEETING WAS CALLED TO ORDER AT THE HOUR OF 7:00 P.M. BY MAYOR LOUDEN. MAYOR LOUDEN OFFERED AN INVOCATION, FOLLOWED WITH THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: REGULAR MEETING: MAY 14, 2007
THE MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN GORDON AND SECONDED BY COUNCILWOMAN GROBMYER AND DULY CARRIED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES.
AYES 5 NAYS 0
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
P & Z CHAIRMAN, BOB YOUNG, ADDRESSED THE COUNCIL WITH A CONCERN ON PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT ON HIGHLAND AVENUE; THE FORMER BRITE LITE 1 & 2 WAREHOUSE PROPERTY.
THE COMMISSION WOULD LIKE TO SEE A MIXED USE COMMERCIAL ZONE INSTEAD OF THE CURRENT C-3 DESIGNATION IN ORDER TO ACCOMMODATE DEVELOPERS. HOWEVER, THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE LACK OF INFRASTRUCTURE, SPECIFICALLY STORM WATER DRAINAGE. THE PROSPECTIVE DEVELOPERS ON HIGHLAND AVENUE EITHER CAN NOT GET THE EASEMENT THROUGH THE OTHER PROPERTY OWNERS OR FEEL IT IS TOO EXPENSIVE TO RUN WATER TO THE EXISTING STORM DRAINS ON BARKER AVENUE. THE COMMISSION FEELS THE CITY IS LOSING DEVELOPERS AND IS REQUESTING COUNCIL TO SEEK FUNDING FOR STORM SEWERS IN THAT AREA.
BUILDING INSPECTOR, JOHN WELCH, HAS APPROACHED THE CARROLLTON UTILITIES ABOUT THE POSSIBILITY OF A ONE TIME TAP-ON FEE TO HELP WITH THE COST OF NEW STORM SEWERS.
MAYOR LOUDEN ADVISED MR. YOUNG THE CITY CURRENTLY HAS ADEQUATE STORM SEWERS AT THE BACK OF THIS PROPERTY. THE STORM SEWER TIES INTO THE LARGE LINE THAT RUNS UNDER HIGHLAND AVENUE TO THE OHIO RIVER.
A TAP-ON FEE HAS NEVER BEEN CHARGED TO PROPERTY OWNERS FOR THE STORM SEWERS, BUT THE MAYOR ASKED NICK TO RESEARCH THIS ISSUE AND REPORT BACK TO THE COUNCIL.
COUNCILMAN GORDON ASKED IF IT WOULD BE POSSIBLE TO RUN A STORM SEWER LINE UP PORT WILLIAM LANE TO HIGHLAND AVENUE TO HANDLE THESE FUTURE DEVELOPMENTS?
MAYOR LOUDEN REQUESTED RON KNIGHT, PUBLIC WORKS SUPERVISOR, GET ELEVATION FIGURES FROM TERRY ROACH, CARROLLTON UTILITIES ENGINEER, AND ESTIMATES FOR THE INSTALLATION OF THE LINE UP PORT WILLIAM LANE READY FOR THE NEXT MEETING ON JUNE 25TH.
MR. GORDON NOTED THE CITY NEEDS TO SET SOME GUIDELINES ON THE MINIMUM DISTANCE FROM STORM DRAINS TO PROPERTY LINES THAT WILL BE ASSUMED BY THE CITY.
2ND READING: ORDINANCE #07-23: ADOPTING POLICE POLICY AND PROCEDURE #7.12 CHAPLAIN PROGRAM
THE SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE #07-23, ADOPTING POLICE POLICY AND PROCEDURE #7.12 CHAPLAIN PROGRAM, WAS READ BY ATTORNEY NICK MARSH.
THE MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN GORDON AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN WILHOITE AND DULY CARRIED TO ACCEPT THE 2ND READING OF ORDINANCE #07-23 AS READ.
AYES 5 NAYS 0
2ND READING: ORDINANCE #07-24: ADOPTING POLICE POLICY AND PROCEDURE #7.13 MOBILE DATA TERMINAL SECURITY
THE SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE #07-24, ADOPTING POLICE POLICY AND PROCEDURE #7.13 MOBILE DATE TERMINAL SECURITY, WAS READ BY ATTORNEY NICK MARSH.
THE MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILWOMAN BROCK AND SECONDED BY COUNCILWOMAN GROBMYER AND DULY CARRIED TO ACCEPT THE 2ND READING OF ORDINANCE #07-24 AS READ.
AYES 5 NAYS 0
2ND READING: ORDINANCE #07-25: AMENDING CODE OF ORDINANCES: UTILITIES COMMISSION: SECTION 35.115 (A): MEMBERS: DUTIES
THE SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE #07-25, AMENDING CODE OF ORDINANCES: UTILITIES COMMISSION, SECTION 35.115 (A), MEMBERS, DUTIES: ADDING A FOURTH MEMBER WHO COULD LIVE OUTSIDE THE CITY LIMITS IN THE COUNTY, WAS READ BY ATTORNEY NICK MARSH.
THE MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN GORDON AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN WILHOITE TO ACCEPT ORDINANCE #07-25 AS READ.
MAYOR LOUDEN ASKED FOR DISCUSSION.
THE MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN MILLER TO STRIKE THE SECTION ALLOWING ONE OF THE 4 MEMBERS OF THE UTILITIES COMMISSION TO LIVE OUTSIDE THE CITY LIMITS.
THE MOTION DIED FOR LACK OF A SECOND.
MAYOR LOUDEN CALLED FOR A VOTE ON THE PREVIOUS MOTION.
AYES 4 NAYS 1
(BROCK, GORDON, GROBMYER, WILHOITE) (MILLER)
RESOLUTION #R07-12: AUTHORIZE MAYOR TO ENTER CONTRACT WITH CARROLL COUNTY P.V.A. FOR ASSESSMENT AND PRINTING OF 2007 TAX BILLS.
RESOLUTION #R07-12, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER CONTRACT WITH THE CARROLL COUNTY P.V.A. FOR ASSESSMENT AND PRINTING OF THE 2007 TAX BILLS, WAS READ BY ATTORNEY NICK MARSH.
THE MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILWOMAN GROBMYER AND SECONDED BY COUNCILWOMAN BROCK AND DULY CARRIED TO ACCEPT RESOLUTION #07-12 AS READ.
AYES 5 NAYS 0
RESOLUTION #R07-13: CONTRACT WITH RAISOR, ZAPP AND WOODS FOR
FY 06-07 AUDIT
RESOLUTION #R07-13, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER CONTRACT WITH RAISOR, ZAPP AND WOODS FOR FY 06-07 AUDIT, WAS READ BY ATTORNEY NICK MARSH.
THE MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN GORDON AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN MILLER AND DULY CARRIED TO ACCEPT RESOLUTION #07-13 AS READ.
AYES 5 NAYS 0
DEPARTMENT REPORTS
TEEN COUNCIL
TEEN COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVE, BRADY BICKERS, ADVISED THE COUNCIL THE CARROLL COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL WILL HAVE A NEW PRINCIPAL FOR THE COMING SCHOOL YEAR. HIS NAME IS JOHN LEEPER AND HE IS COMING FROM THE PADUCAH AREA.
CCCDC
MAYOR LOUDEN ADVISED THE COUNCIL THE BOARD IS STILL LOOKING AT APPLICATIONS FOR THE VACANT POSITION OF DIRECTOR.
PUBLIC WORKS
PUBLIC WORKS SUPERVISOR, RONNIE KNIGHT, ADVISED COUNCIL SIGNS HAVE BEEN ORDERED TO PLACE AT POINT PARK. THERE WILL BE "NO SWIMMING" AND "NO FISHING" SIGNS FOR THE BOAT DOCK. HE HAS ALSO ORDERED "NO PARKING" SIGNS FOR THE BOAT RAMP.
MR. KNIGHT REPORTED THAT 30 SHEETS OF 4' X 10' SECTIONS OF STAINLESS STEEL, DONATED BY NAS, HAVE BEEN STOLEN FROM THE LOWER LOT. THE THIEVES CUT THE FENCE AND SLID OUT THE SHEETS.
MR. KNIGHT ADVISED THE CHIPPER TRUCK IS CURRENTLY UNDER REPAIR AT ROPPELS IN LOUISVILLE. A NEW WATER PUMP WILL BE INSTALLED AND THE RADIATOR WILL BE FLUSHED.
COUNCILMAN WILHOITE ASKED MR. KNIGHT TO PLACE DIRECTIONAL ARROW SIGNS FOR BOATERS ENTERING AND LEAVING THE POINT PARK BOAT RAMP.
COUNCILMAN WILHOITE ASKED MR. KNIGHT TO FOLLOW UP ON DAMAGE TO THE DRIVEWAY AT 803 HIGHLAND AVENUE, REPORTED BY THE PROPERTY OWNER DURING THE SIDEWALK PROJECT.
UTILITIES
UTILITIES MANAGER, BILL OSBORNE, GAVE UPDATES ON SEVERAL UTILITIES PROJECTS:
1. OWEN COUNTY GAS PROJECT WILL BE TIED IN ON TUESDAY.
2. THE HWY 42 WATER AND SEWER LINES RELOCATION BIDS
WERE AWARDED TO RELOCATE WATER-SEWER LINES.
3. HAPPY HOLLOW GRINDER BID TO BE OPENED THIS WEEK.
4. KY RIVER BRIDGE TO BE RESURFACED AND LIGHTS REPLACED THIS
SUMMER WITH ONE-LANE TRAFFIC FOR SIX MONTHS.
5. SMOKE TEST ON BOYLEN DRIVE REVEALED SEVERAL PROBLEM AREAS.
6. EXIT 55 PROJECT BIDS WILL BE OPENED ON TUESDAY, JUNE 12TH.
COUNCILMAN GORDON REQUESTED ASSISTANCE FROM TERRY ROACH, UTILITIES ENGINEER, ON THE STORM DRAINAGE PROBLEM AT THE FORMER BRITE LITE WAREHOUSE PROPERTY ON HIGHLAND AVENUE.
POLICE DEPARTMENT
MIKE WILLHOITE, POLICE CHIEF, DEEMED THE RETIREMENT LUNCHEON HELD ON MAY 31ST HONORING CAPTAIN RONNIE CULVER FOR 40 YEARS SERVICE, A SUCCESS.
CHIEF WILLHOITE ADVISED COUNCIL DANIEL EMBRY WILL FINISH THE POLICE ACADEMY IN 3 WEEKS.
CHIEF WILLHOITE REPORTED HE SHOULD KNOW BY THE 1ST OF JULY IF THE CITY RECEIVES THE GRANT FOR THE VIDEO CAMERAS.
FIRE DEPARTMENT
RANDY THARP, FIRE CHIEF, ADVISED COUNCIL THE NEW FIRE TRUCK SHOULD BE DELIVERED BY JUNE 28TH OR 29TH.
CHIEF THARP GAVE AN UPDATE ON THE "2007 WHAS CRUSADE FOR CHILDREN" COLLECTION. THIS YEAR'S TOTAL OF $10,000 IS THE MOST HIS DEPARTMENT HAS EVER COLLECTED.
CHIEF THARP DEEMED THE ANNUAL GOLF SCRAMBLE HELD FOR THE CHARITY A SUCCESS.
CLERK-TREASURER
REQUEST: POINT PARK: AUG. 4TH RIVER SWEEP (RAIN DATE
AUG. 11TH )
THE MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN GORDON AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN MILLER AND DULY CARRIED TO ACCEPT THE REQUEST FOR USE OF POINT PARK.
AYES 5 NAYS 0
CLERK-TREASURER, BECKY PYLES, HANDED OUT THE FY 07-08 BUDGET BOOKS AND ADVISED COUNCIL C.C.C.D.C. AND MAIN STREET BUDGETS WILL BE FORWARDED FOR ADDITION TO THE BOOKS WHEN RECEIVED.
MS. PYLES APOLOGIZED FOR THE LATENESS OF THE REVENUE & EXPENSE REPORT, BUT HAD DIFFICULTY GETTING THE FULL REPORT AFTER POSTING THE FY 06-07 BUDGET AMENDMENTS. THE SOFTWARE TECHS CORRECTED THE PROBLEM AS OF TODAY.
MAIN STREET
SAM BURGESS, MAIN STREET DIRECTOR, GAVE AN UPDATE ON THE "FIRST FRIDAY" EVENTS HELD ON THE COURTHOUSE LAWN:
--JULY 6TH ENTERTAINMENT BY STEVE SMITH WITH AN OPEN AIR ART
EXHIBIT
--AUG. 3RD ENTERTAINMENT BY CLAYTON DERMON
--SEPT.7TH ENTERTAINMENT BY THE MUDDY LOAFERS
MR. BURGESS ADVISED THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL HE HAD RECEIVED A LETTER OF NOTIFICATION OF DENIAL ON THE GRANT FOR THE GAZEBO. THE CITY CAN EITHER RE-SUBMIT THE SAME APPLICATION OR CREATE A NEW APPLICATION FOR JULY 1ST.
MR. BURGESS ADVISED COUNCIL THE CARROLLTON MAIN STREET PROGRAM WILL BE RECEIVING THE RENAISSANCE CERTIFICATION.
MR. BURGESS GAVE AN UPDATE ON THE "WIFI" PROJECT FOR DOWNTOWN. THE WIRELESS INTERNET IS UP AND RUNNING WITH FAIRLY GOOD COVERAGE FOR THE INITIAL COST OF $1,000. MAIN STREET WILL BE SPENDING MORE MONEY TO GET ALL OF THE 21 BLOCKS OF DOWNTOWN HISTORIC CARROLLTON COVERED BY THE WIRELESS INTERNET.
MR. BURGESS ADVISED COUNCIL THE KENTUCKY ASSOCIATION OF CONVENTION & TOURISM WILL BE TOURING CARROLLTON AND CARROLL COUNTY ON JUNE 20-22. HE WILL BE CONDUCTING A WALKING TOUR OF DOWNTOWN CARROLLTON ON WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON. CHAMBER WILL BE STARTING A PROJECT FOR DECORATING THE EMPTY STOREFRONTS TO ENHANCE THE DOWNTOWN.
EXECUTIVE SESSION - LAND ACQUISITION
THE MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN MILLER AND SECONDED BY COUNCILWOMAN BROCK AND DULY CARRIED TO ENTER INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION AT THE HOUR OF 8:00 P.M.
AYES 5 NAYS 0
THE MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN GORDON AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN WILHOITE AND DULY CARRIED TO COME OUT OF EXECUTIVE SESSION AT THE HOUR OF 8:10 P.M.
AYES 5 NAYS 0
NO ACTION TAKEN
MAYOR' REPORTS
--REQUEST: CARROLLTON UTILITIES COMMISSION FOR 4% PAY INCREASE FOR BILL OSBORNE
THE MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN MILLER AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN GORDON AND DULY CARRIED TO GRANT THE REQUEST BY THE COMMISSION TO APPROVE A 4% INCREASE FOR BILL OSBORNE, UTILITIES MANAGER.
AYES 5 NAYS 0
--REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING: JUNE 25TH @ 7:00 P.M.
--SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING: JUNE 27TH @ 11:00 A.M.
APPROVAL OF ACCOUNTS PAID/PAYABLE THRU 6/12/07
THE MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN MILLER AND SECONDED BY COUNCILWOMAN GROBMYER AND DULY CARRIED TO APPROVE ACCOUNTS PAID/PAYABLE THRU 6/12/07.
AYES 5 NAYS 0
APPROVAL OF FINANCIAL REPORT
THE MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN GORDON AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN WILHOITE AND DULY CARRIED TO APPROVE THE FINANCIAL REPORT.
AYES 5 NAYS 0
COMMENTS
COUNCILMAN WILHOITE REPORTED BRADY BICKERS, TEEN COUNCIL MEMBER, WAS NAMED TO THE GOVERNOR'S SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM.
COUNCILMAN MILLER ASKED IF THE CITY ALLOWED BOATERS TO TIE UP AT THE BOAT DOCK OVERNIGHT AND WAS THERE A LIABILITY ISSUE?
RON KNIGHT, PUBLIC WORKS SUPERVISOR, SAID THERE WAS NO CITY RULES OR REGULATIONS TO KEEP BOATERS FROM TYING UP OVERNIGHT.
NICK MARSH, ATTORNEY FOR THE CITY, NOTED SIGNS MIGHT BE A GOOD IDEA STATING "PARK AT YOUR OWN RISK".
ADJOURNMENT
THE MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN GORDON AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN MILLER AND DULY CARRIED TO STAND IN ADJOURNMENT AT THE HOUR OF 8:20 P.M.
AYES 5 NAYS 0
ATTEST:
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DWIGHT D. LOUDEN, MAYOR BECKY H. PYLES, CLERK-TREAS.