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Columbia City Council Meeting 5 Dec 2016 - Report In last night's December regular City Council meeting:
Click on headline for complete report with photo(s) By Ed Waggener In a surprise announcement to the City Council during the citizens comments period of the December meeting, Barbara Armitage said she had been in discussion with the mayor and city clerk and a decision had been made that the Farmers Market on the Square would move from their site in front of the Adair County Courthouse Annex to the City owned parking lot at the corner of Merchant & Campbellsville Streets across from City Hall. She said growth would be much more possible in the new location and parking would be improved. Accompanying her were Adair County Garden Club President Donna Jones, FM chief buyer, and Wayne Armitage. Details of the arrangement between the City and the farmers market were not given, but are expected to be available later. Charles Grimsley, long serving Council Member honored City Police Chief Jason Cross came before the Council to present a thank you to retiring city councilmember Charles Grimsley. He said that in all the years he had been chief Charles had been a supporter and positive influence on the town and on law enforcement. Mayor's Announcements Mayor Curtis Hardwick said he appreciated Charles for his years of service and his good works. He recommended the apppointment of Sharon Payne to serve on the Lake Cumberland Area Development District for a full term. On a motion by Council Member Ronald Rogers, with a second by Craig Dean, the appointment was unanimously approved, with Council Members Charles Grimsley, Linda Waggener, Craig Lasley, Ronald Rogers, Craig Dean, and Mark Harris affirming on a voice vote. Mayor Hardwick asked for Council Comments, starting with Craig Dean. Council Comments Craig Dean said, "14 years ago, Charles was my encourager. Had it not been for him I'd probably never have run for City Council. The first time he asked me to think about running, I didn't follow through. He brought it up again two years later and reminded me to put my money where my mouth was," Dean said. "We don't get to complain if we aren't willing to get involved. I appreciate him very much for that." Linda Waggener said, "I'm so proud to have worked with Charles and look forward to you coming back to future meetings as you are in town to help guide us. I envy North Carolina for stealing you from Columbia, and know you'll be great if you run for office there." She also noted the huge success of the 2016 Christmas in Columbia, saying, "I'd also like to brag on everyone who worked with Christmas In Columbia. It was a wonderful celebration," adding, "And I'd like to say 'Merry Christmas!' to everyone." Craig Lasley said, "I'd also like to echo the thanks to Charles. I've only been here two years but it's been an honor to serve with you. You've taught me a lot by example and I want to thank you for all you've done," he said, directing his comments to Council Member Grimsley. Ronald Rogers: "I also echo the thanks to Charles. He has been community minded in everything he's done. I'm proud to have served here beside him. A couple of other things: Donnie (Donnie Rowe, Columbia Sanitation Department Superintendent) and the crew have done a great job with Christmas lights and I want to say kudos to the Chamber of Commerce. Every year they put on Christmas in Columbia and it takes a huge amount of work. You have to coordinate and manage people on horses and in vehicles and on floats and it's a huge amount of work. A lot of people think this city does that or that it just happens, but it's the Chamber - and they do a great job. I'd like to thank the Chamber from the bottom of my heart. I'd like to thank the City and the police force that does excellent work in managing crowd control; they are always there. And I'd like to wish everyone a merry Christmas." Charles Grimsley: You know I'd have to say something about street lights and poles. We have a request for a light on Lee Street and I think we have a new candidate for board member on the Parks and Rec board, Barbara Shepherd. I've been on the city Council through four administrations, four mayors -- Curtis Hardwick, Pat Bell, Mark Harris and now Curtis again, and I just want to say how much I appreciate all the people that I've been able to work with. I believe that if you have the ability to do something to help out, you should. I have loved working with the police department, mayor, council, street department, all of the city employees. Thanks to everyone. Mark Harris: "Mayor, you're going to have to quit making me last, everyone has said the good things before my turn comes. We've had a lot going on in our community lately and I have appreciated what everyone is doing - and farmers market - it will be great to be able to walk a block from home and be right there. Appreciate everybody's hard work on the parade. Talking about Charles Grimsley, you can't say too many good things about him. The way I judge a man is by how he treats others. I have seen him, in every case, treat every individual with respect. We ran against each other for mayor and I kind of regret running because I'd like to have seen you as mayor. You've always been good to me and I appreciate you. Just don't come back wearing one of those ugly Tar Heel shirts. Other City Official Comments City Clerk Rhonda Loy and City Attorney Marshall Loy both said it had been a privilege working with Charles and that he will be missed. The motion to adjourn was made by Charles Grimsley with a round of seconds from all. The new council was sworn in after the meeting ended, at 6:27pmCT, with Pam Hoots joining the incumbents who were re-elected, Craig Dean, Linda Waggener, Craig Lasley, Ronald Rogers, and Mark D. Harris. In other action The City routinely approved minutes of of the November 7, 2016 regular session and had a first reading of an ordinance relating to rezoning updates the official city zoning districts map to reflect changes necessary for the apartment complex on Hurt Street. No action was necessary on the first reading. Good crowd in attendance Those present included, in addition to the Mayor, Council, and previously mentioned city attorney and city clerk and previously mention participants, members of the media, and Columbia Police Sgt. Junior Murphy and Ofc. Josh Brockman, and Holly Grimsley, wife of Council Member Charles Grimsley. 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 Curtis Hardwick. Councillors Craig Dean, Linda Waggener, Dr. Ron Rogers, Charles Grimsley, Craig Lasley, and Mark Harris. City Clerk Rhonda Loy. City Attorney Marshall Loy. City Police Chief Jason Cross. City Gas Superintendent Ron Cook. City Sanitation Department Superintendent O'Shaughnesy Frazier. City Street Department Superintendent Donnie Rowe. This story was posted on 2016-12-06 08:20:03
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