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City Council Meeting Aug. 6, 2007 meeting report
By Ed Waggener In last night's regular August 6, meeting, the Columbia City Council expressed confidence in the job Safety & Codes Enforcement Officer Bill Bailey is doing. Chief Mark Harris gave the first detailed monthly Parking Violations report, covering the period July 9 through July 31, 2007, showing that 23 parking citations were issued during the period. All but seven of the citations were in the Downtown area, for parking in excess of two hours. The other most frequently cited violation was for parking in a restricted zone at IGA. The report shows $480 collected in parking fines for the 23-day period, at $20 each, with one paying double for being late. The take from the fines extrapolates to $646.97 cents for a 31-day month. The biggest improvement, Chief Harris told the Council, was in downtown parking. "Now you can find a place to park," he said. The measures were aimed at helping downtown merchants, who complained that some employee parking took up space needed for customers. Councillor June Parsons commented of Bailey's performance, "He's doing a good job." Downtown got other boosts Downtown Columbia merchants got other boosts. Councillor Charles Grimsley asked for and got Council approval for the Buy, Sell, Swap & Trade Day Event on Monday, September 3, 2007. The event had been moved from the Fairgrounds to Downtown last year. It was a winning move, Grimsley said. "Sales were better for vendors," he said, "and it freed up the Fairgrounds for the car show." The Green River Kruzers car shows have been drawing greater and greater numbers, he said. "People come to these events and spend money with sellers, restaurants, and hotels," Grimsley said. He also won approval to waive an old-timey rule prohibiting sidewalk sales of merchandise, for Labor Day weekend. The old law was passed when some rival merchants, who in that day were more prone to watching each other than minding their stores, complained about the late Howard Cheatham's lawnmowers and bicycles protruded onto sidewalks, but Mr. Cheatham painted a line in front of his store and continued to display goods in the fresh outdoors, staying within the law, barely -- thumbing his nose at the Pharisees and Sadducees of the day. Councillor Grimsley asked that the ancient law against merchants selling on the sidewalk be waived during the City Wide Yard Sale scheduled for August 31, September 1, and Monday, September 3, 2007. Councillor Grimsley moved that the ordinance be waived. His motion was seconded by Councillor Linda Waggener, who said, "We need to do everything we can to help downtown merchants. The Dog Warden's pay request tabled Dog Warden Jimmy Harmon, who is accorded respect rivaling that given Solid Waste Coordinator A.L. Sinclair in County Government, and who was recently given a raise in expense money by Adair Fiscal Court, had his request for additional pay tabled by City Council last night. Harmon is paid by both the county and the city. Sort of merged city-county government operation. he receives a $400 a month salary only from the city, and $380 a month from the county, augmented by a $200 county expense payment. The city had raised Harmon's salary last year by $100. Councillor Edwin Harris proposed a $50 per month increase from the City. "It's working good," he said, but the motion died for lack of a second. Councillor Craig Dean wanted figures on how many dogs and cats Harmon picks up in the City vs. the number out in the County. Mayor Bell said he had asked for records, but that Harmon said he doesn't keep those. Dogs and cats used to be housed by the dogcatcher, but now they are taken to the Green River Animal Shelter. City Attorney Marshall Loy told the council that it takes two meetings to make this type of adjustment in the City Budget, and the matter was put off. Duck race Charles Grimsley, chairman of the Columbia Parks & Recreation Board, reminded the Council of the groups "Wacky, Qwacky Duck Race," which will be held during Labor Day. The duck drop will take place at 2:00pm, he said. Duck race officials will monitor the site, which has already been check out, for changes in creek flow which might cause problems in the duck race. The duck race is modeled on the one on the East Fork of the Little Barren River, at Sulphur Well, where plastic ducks are employed. A duck race on the Cumberland River at Burkesville uses live ducks. The primary purpose of the Duck Race, Grimsley said, is to gain recognition for the Parks & Recreation work, as well as raise some funds. Ducks can be sponsored at $5.00 each. City is looking for stone masons Mayor Bell told the Council he wants to find a mason to do repairs to the rock wall in the S curve at the Conn residence on Greensburg Street. He noted that the dry stone masonry in front of the Appalachian Defense Fund lawyers office on Greensburg Street needs repairs, although it hasn't been worked out whether the city can do the repairs. The stone wall is on the state right-of-way. Carl Hutchison, a retired mason who still does some special work, was suggested, and the Mayor asked for names of other qualified dry stone masons' names to keep on hand as prospective candidates for the work. (Related link: Dry Stone Conservancy). Columbia and Adair County have several beautiful stone retaining walls as well as centuries old rock walls which are important in retaining attraction for tourists. Pool charges Councillor Edwin Taylor suggested waiving pool fees or adjusting them because of the extreme heat, but Councillor June Parson noted that the pool will close before school starts, scheduled this Thursday, August 9, 2007. Mayor Bell gets authority to sign MoA Mayor Bell asked for and received unanimous agreement to sign a memorandum of agreement and other documents relating to a $94,000 Safe Routes to School grant for sidewalks. The Council approved the measure, which also calls for City Clerk Carolyn Edwards to attest the Mayor's signature. The sidewalks will go from Dillon Street to the schools campus, from Long Hunters Subdivision on Dillon Street to Greensburg Street, and from Country Place Apartments to the Schools. "It's part of the program to combat the overweight problems kids have today," Mayor Bell said. "I think it's a good program. It's designed to get kids off school busses and out of cars. Let them get exercise by walking or riding bikes to school." Citizen Roy Rademacher proposes time capsule Citizen Roy Rademacher, who rarely misses a regular or special Council meeting, spoke briefly, listing the major advancements in the community. He suggested that a time capsule to commemorate the progress. "It's a good suggestion," Mayor Bell noted. No further action was taken at this meeting, however. Councillor Dean recognizes athletes Councillor Craig Dean recognized the Little League sports programs successes. "A lot of volunteers are making the programs work, he said. He named three successes in the past month, citing 1) The Adair Clinton Flame, who advanced to represent the Commonwealth in regional play after winning the Junior League State Tournament; the 9-10 Year Old Baseball Little League All-Stars, who played in the State Tournament; and the Adair County 11 year old softball team, which won the State Tournament. Mayor Bell agreed. "They are a marvelous group, we're all very proud of them." CPD getting three new police cruisers Chief Mark Harris received a unanimous vote to proceed with the scheduled replacement of police cruisers. The cars will come from Franklin Ford and will cost the City $22,430 each, or $67,290 total, less $8,500 for the three trade-ins. The old cruisers have 60-70,000 miles on them, Chief Harris said. "The 6-0 approval came on a motion by Councillor Parson, seconded by Councillor Taylor. Second readings approved City Attorney Marshall gave second readings to an ordinance changing the zoning map for 3304 Carrie Bolin Drive, property owned by Kenneth and Joann Bryant. The property is now zoned commercial, changed from R-1 residential. The Bryants, who operate a store six miles out Road Eighty toward Russell Springs, plan a Columbia store at the rezoned location. The voice vote approving the measure was unanimous, on a motion by Councillor Charles Grimsley, seconded by Councillor June Parson. The council voted unanimously to approve a second reading of an ordinance updating classification plan and compensation plan. The unanimous voice vote to approve came on a motion by Councillor Charles Grimsley, seconded by Councillor Linda Waggener. Mayor recognizes Tiny Cowan Mayor Bell recognized William "Tiny" Cowan, who is retiring after 37 years of service. "Tiny's been a good employee. He's likeable. He's done a good job," the Mayor said. "He started with a broom and wheelbarrow," the Mayor said. "but we've come a long way since then." The City Administration will hold an event honoring Cowan at the Roadside Park on South 55 at 6:00pm CT, Thusday, August 16, 2007. Attendance light Attendance at the meeting was light. In addition to those already mentioned, David Edwards attended, and the media was represented with reporters for the Adair Progress, ColumbiaMagazine.com, Community Voice, and WHVE FM 92.7. Time Stats, Adjournment It was a 24 minute meeting, by cell telephone clock. The official clock was stopped at 5:45pm and Mayor Bell said all efforts yesterday to get the clock working had failed. Chief Mark Harris noted that the clock is right, twice a day.At 6:23pm, Councillor Joe Moore said, "I move we adjourn," and so they did. All of Report, Columbia City Council regular meeting, August 6, 2007 About Your Columbia City Government Regular monthly meetings of the Columbia City Council are held each first Monday in City Hall, Campbellsville ST, Columbia, KY 42728 Mayor Patrick R. Bell. Council Members Joe A. Moore, Charles Grimsley, Craig Dean, Edwin Taylor, June Parsons, Linda Waggener. City Attorney Marshall Loy. City Court Clerk Carolyn Edwards. City Police Chief Mark Harris. City Utilities Commission Director Jim Williams. City Works Director Donnie Rowe. City Sanitation Director Kenneth Dulin. This story was posted on 2007-08-07 06:30:41
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