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Columbia City Council meeting, Monday, October 7, 2013 City hires Lisle Cheatham/Nancy Stearman firm, Municipal Revenue Solutions to study revenue sources, cost savings possibilities. Rhonda Loy named City Clerk. Council urged to have fundraiser for Jim Blair Park. Gas Department gets new equipment, ok to proceed with gas line from Green River Commerce Park to new Dr. Chuck Giles medical center. Big Wedding still Big News at Council meeting. Police praised for quietening motorcycles noise on Greensburg Street. City goes into high Downtown Days Mode By Ed Waggener The City Council voted last night to hire Municipal Revenue Solutions, headed by Lisle Cheatham and Nancy Stearman, to help guide the city through changes which may be needed in revenue, including sources. The vote to engage the firm was unanimous. Mr. Cheatham, led the dramatic transformation of Greensburg, from a historic but slightly dowdy county seat, to one of the most talked about cities in Kentucky. This study will look at the revenue picture only, for now, Mr. Cheatham said in answer to a question by Councillor Linda Waggener. The First Step, Mr. Cheatham said, is the get the revenues right. The Second Step would be the aesthetic enhancements. This study will cover past, present, and future goals, the direction of revenue receipts. The study will compare figures from Columbia with revenue snapshots from 15 other similar communities. On the spending side, the program will examine buying procedures, and other cost areas, to see how to bring about the fairest, most equitable and sufficent revenue plan. The study was recomment by Brent Billingsley, with the City's recent accounting hire, Campbell, Myers, and Rutledge of Glasgow, who thought the program would be beneficial. The city's extraordinarily high Insurance Premium Tax has been bringing in less and less revenue which prompted the study to see how other communities are finding sufficient income to do the things they do. Mr. Cheatham was quick to point out that overall, Columbia is doing well, but may not be doing what it should be. He said that with all the advantages, including Lindsey Wilson College, the city has tremendous potential - more than most communities around the state. Rhonda Loy is new City Clerk The Council unanimously approved 19 year city clerk's office employee Rhonda Loy to replace Sonya Biggs, who resigned as Columbia City Clerk. Bill Anderson suggests fundraiser for Jim Blair Park Citizen Bill Anderson appeared before the Council, reminding them of the many needs at Jim Blair Park. He said a fundraiser is needed, that he wasn't going to do but that Robert (Flowers: Councillor Robert Flowers) could. He agreed to talk to Councillor Charles Grimsley about it later. He told the council that the park can have anything it wants if the council get out and get behind it. Council votes to buy mini-excavator for gas department and electrofusion processor In two separate actions, the Council voted to buy a Mini-Excavator and an Electrofusion Processor the CIty of Columbia Gas Department. In two more separate actions, the Council gave its okay to the KY 55 Gas Project, and to hire the engineering firm of Kenvirons to do the work. The Kentucky 55 project will extend the gas system to Dr. Chuck Giles' new 6,000 s.f. medical center, next to Todd Metals and across from Columbia Medical on Campbellsville Road. The project will tie in to existing gaslines at the Green River Commerce Park. Big applause for announement of Big Wedding When Mayor Harris congratulated Councillor Charles Grimsley, whose marriage to Holly Edwards took place Saturday afternoon, October 5, 2013 at the Columbia Baptist Church, there was a round of applause from the Council and from the gallery for the very popular couple. Council Comments In the Council Comments session, Craig Dean reminded everyone to promote Downtown Days, Friday/Saturday, October 11-12, 2013 - to be there, eat, enjoy, and listen. Preparations for the Downtown Square Makeover is now underway. The Rusty Nail Saloon Main Stage has arrived and was being assembled starting Monday. Councillor Linda Waggener used her comment time to congratulate Charles Grimsley and Holly Edwards on their wedding. Councillor Robert Flowers expressed thanks to Chief Jason Cross for stopping the excessive motorcycle noise on Greensburg Street. Councillor Ron Rogers passed, with no further comment when his turn came. Councillor Charles Grimsley related information he'd obtained from the Kentucky League of Cities on a comprehensive plan for the city. Councillor June Parson relayed a constituent business owner's concern about Downtown Trees blocking the business' sign. The Council adjourned at 7:06pmCT. COLUMBlA CITY COUNCIL holds its regular monthly meeting each first Monday at 6pmCT in City Hall, 116 Campbellsville ST, Columbia, KY. The meetings are open to the public. Mayor Mark D. Harris. Councillors Craig Dean, Linda Waggener, Jim Hadley, Robert Flowers, Tony Grider, and June Parson. City Clerk Rhonda Loy. City Attorney Marshall Loy. City Police Chief Jason Cross. City Gas Superintendent Ron Cook. City Sanitation Department Superintendent O'Shaughnessy Frazier. City Recycling Coordinator Kenneth Dulin. City Street Department Superintendent Donnie Rowe. This story was posted on 2013-10-08 08:53:04
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