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Columbia City Council October 6, 2008 report In last night's City Council meeting:
By Ed Waggener In last night's Columbia City Council meeting, the city moved ahead with the annexation of the 49.17 acres on Campbellsville Road north of the Russell Creek Bridge and including Parrott Avenue. Most of the property being annexed will be zoned R-2 Moderate Density Residential. All of the rest will be C-2 Highway Oriented Commercial, according to the first reading of a map change. No other zoning classification was listed for the annexed property. Council tables request for modest economic development request The Council, acting on a motion by Charles Grimsley, seconded by Edwin Taylor, tabled a modest request by Sue Stivers, Columbia Adair County Industrial recruiter, for a $10,000 stipend to support the newly reorganized industrial authority. Stivers requested $10,000 from the city, saying a like amount would come from the county. With the funds, she said, the economic development group would be able to maintain its balance of approximately $150,000 as a reserve fund, she said. Mayor Pat Bell recommended the request be granted, but the Council voted to table the consideration until its December 2008 meeting. Councillor Edwin Taylor noted that the the November meeting, scheduled for the eve of the General Election, would like be a short one. Joining Grimsley and Taylor on the motion to table were Councillors Joe Moore, June Parson, Craig Dean, and Linda Waggener. Stivers had noted that the Columbia-Adair County operating budget is approximately $65,000, while the Taylor County's is over $350,000. She said that many economic development organizations in cities the size of Columbia have reserve funds exceeding $1,000,000. Council follows 30-day rule, tables $816.98 payment to airport board But the Council did appear willing to reimburse the Columbia-Adair County Airport Board for closing cost incurred when the board was forced to borrow money to build a new 10 plane hangar. The loan was necessitated when the new administration in Frankfort reneged on a Fletcher administration promised to support the project. However, Councillor June Parson reminded the Council of its rule not to grant money requests until a second meeting, so the vote to grant the request for $816.98 for the city's half of the closing cost, was tabled. The mayor recommended the payment. The mayor said that the airport board has now received $65,000 promised by the State of Kentucky. Council approves $13,600 for repaving Harvey Street Harvey Street residents will be riding on smooth pavement. The Council voted 6-0 to accept the only bid, submitted by Gaddie-Shamrock, to pave the 1273 ft. length by 18 ft. wide street Street from Jamestown Street to Willis Street. The paving project will cost $13,600. Gaddie-Shamrock is charging $85 per ton for the 160 tons of blacktop needed to complete the project. The Council vote was unanimous. City recognizes contribution of Adair County Garden Club to Downtown beautification The city recognized members of the Adair County Garden Club for beautification efforts in Downtown Columbia. Founding members Lucille Lemmon, Mary Knight, Mary Sharp, and Barbara Armitage were given the city's Certificate of Excellence. The members were warmly applauded as they were each presented certificates. Joe Hare says gas department locks in lower gas rate Joe Hare, head of the City Utilities Gas Department, had good news. He told the Council that the utility has been able to lock in a price for what he estimates to be 75% of the city's 2008-09 fall and winter gas needs at only a 4% increase. "Remember I told you we hoped to get gas at no more than a 10% increase," he said. Council gives first reading to drugfree workplace ordinance which will save 5% on workmen's compensation The Council heard a first reading of a ordinance recognizing that the City of Columbia has a drug free workplace. With the adoption, the Council was told, the city will receive a 5% discount on it's workmen's compensation insurance. The measure will need one more reading and council approval. Merchant says early parking closure kills business in downtown Downtown merchant Stephanie Feese appeared before the council to ask that the square be left open on Friday, October 10, 2008, until at least noon. Feese said she had been told by the city clerk's office that the parking would be taped off at 7:00a.m. "It kills business," she said. Vendors for the two day event will be allowed to start set up no earlier than 2:00pm on Friday, and are allowed to open no earlier than 3:00pm on Friday, October 10, 2008. The mayor told the Feese and the Council that he would look into the situation to see if open parking could be allowed for a longer period. Council accepts orphaned Columbia Western Bypass area streets The council voted to accept title and maintenance for some short streets off the Columbia Western Bypass. One enters the Jim Blair property, another is on the Majestic Yachts area, and another is in the Westwood Drive area. The vote was unanimous. Letter read asking CWB be named in honor of William (Bill) Walker Councillor Linda Waggener read a letter from Jack Garrett suggesting that the new Columbia Western Bypass be named the William L. (Bill) Walker Expressway. In the letter, Mr. Garrett said the name would be a fitting tribute to the outstanding civic leader. The mayor said that he had received a number of name suggestions. Grimsley and Dean thank everyone for help on Downtown Days Also in the council comment segment Councillors Grimsley and Dean both thanked the community for help with Downtown Days. Downtown Days are Friday and Saturday, October 10 & 11, 2007. SCHEDULE, DOWNTOWN DAYSCouncillor Taylor cites request for traffic light at Angel Manor Councillor Edwin Taylor reported that he had had a request for a traffic light at Angel Manor Apartments. The mayor said he would pass the request onto the Kentucky Department of Highways.At 7:46pmCT. Councillor Joe Moore said, "I'd like to make a motion we adjourn." And they did. An overflow crowd attended last night's meeting. Besides those already named, others present were Sonja Roy, sitting in for City Clerk Edwards; City Attorney Marshall Loy; Sgt. Jason Cross, representing the City Police Department; Lila Loy, with the Adair County Garden Club; Businessnesswoman Peggy Lawson; reporters for ColumbiaMagazine.com, the Adair Progress, Community Voice, Wain, WHVE FM 92.7 The Wave radio, and the local cable access station. Also present was Roy Rademacher, who was recognized from the chair. About Your Columbia City Council: The Columbia City Council regular monthly meeting night is at 6:00pmCT each first Monday at City Hall, 116 Campbellsville ST., Columbia, KY in the City Council Meeting Room. Meetings are open to the public. There are six Councillors: Joe Moore, LInda Waggener, Craig Dean, Edwin Taylor Charles Grimsley, and June Parson. Presiding: Mayor Pat Bell. This story was posted on 2008-10-07 07:50:02
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