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Columbia City Council, 7 Aug 2017 - Report
Click on headline for complete story with photo(s) By Ed Waggener The City of Columbia gas rates, which have not been changed in over a dozen years, received most of the attention at Monday night's regular council meeting, August 7, 2017. Mayor Curtis Hardwick and the Gas Department's Anne-Marie Austin presented proposed Ordinance No. 610.71, changing verbiage for customer billing and adding a rate increase. The change would allow for improved calculations with more correct invoicing and provide a small increase in the gas rate which would be used for equipment needs. Councilmembers heard the first reading and were able to field questions in efforts to assure that the request for increased revenue is in the best interest of the community. A second reading and vote will be on the September meeting agenda. Second Reading of Watson Street rezoning ordinance The Council heard the second Reading of Ordinance No. 920.107 amending the Columbia Zoning Regulations and Columbia Official Zoning Districts Map, relative to property owned by Lee Willis. Approved unanimously on motion by Craig Dean with a second by Mark Harris. Resolution on LCADD Regional Hazard Mitigation plan approved The Resolution of Adoption of the Lake Cumberland Area Development District Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan 5-year update passed unanimously by voice vote, on a motion by Council Member Ronald Rogers, with a second by Craig Dean. The resolution was approved for financing terms on the new garbage truck with BB&T Bank which the Mayor said offered the lowest interest on the purchase of 2018 Freightliner. The interest rate will be 2.6%. Council honors former City Councilman Joe Moore Former City Councilman, the late Joe Allen Moore (1938-2017), was honored for his long years of service. His children Debbie and Billie Joe were presented a commemorative flag by Councilmember Pam Hoots and a plaque honoring him was then presented by Mayor Curtis Hardwick. The certificate accompanying the flag read, "This is to certify that the accompanying flag was flown over the United States Capitol on June 13, 2017. At the request of the Honorable James Comer, member of Congress, this flag was flown in remembrance of Columbia City Councilman Joe Moore, a dedicated public servant and civic leader to the City of Columbia and Adair County." The plaque presented to the family read, "In Memory of Joe Moore, former City Councilman and local historian, In honor of his Dignity and Dedication while serving the City of Columbia." Mayor's Announcements: City will refund insurance company $94,300 in 3 yearly installments A $94,300 refund necessitated by the previous overpayment into the City's Insurance Tax Fund, was unanimously approved to be repaid in three annual installments of one-third per year. The overpayment to the city was based mainly on all the Lewis Transport vehicles, however, it didn't take into consideration the vehicles were being reassigned from the City of Columbia to a Danville, KY location. Even though administrative offices of Lewis Transport are headquartered in Columbia, their multiple locations allowed for this. City Attorney Marshall Loy said he had thoroughly researched the situation and had negotiated with the payor to allow the amount, which is owed, to be repaid over three years by one-third per year which will make it more bearable for the City budget. Mayor recommends AC Deputy CJE Andrea Waggener to LCADD The Mayor's recommendation of Adair County Deputy Judge Executive Andrea Waggener to continue Adair County's seat on the Lake Cumberland Area Development District was unanimously approved by voice vote. Council votes to participate in Retail Survey In hopes of seeing more jobs come in the future, the Council unanimously agreed to participate in a three-way funding of a survey that can result in possible recruitment of retail establishments, first aired and committed to by the Adair County EDA Board at their recent meeting. The City would share the $15,000 cost with Columbia/Adair County EDA, the Adair County Fiscal Court and City of Columbia each contributing $5,000. This will be taken up at tonight's Fiscal Court meeting August 8, 2017, to see if it passes in all three budgets. Funding by the City was unanimously approved following a motion by Council Member Linda Waggener with a second by Council Member Mark Harris, pending approval by Fiscal Court and the Columbia-Adair County EDA. Council approves switching gas suppliers Mayor Hardwick requested a vote to confirm his change of providers for gas from Peak to Constellation which becomes effective with the next billing. The vote was unanimous. Council Comments Craig Dean: Asked that the City work to get lighting at the Dillon/Pelham Branch Road intersection with the Adair County Veterans Memorial Bypass. Mayor Hardwick said he was unsure whether the city could provide the lights, but would be working with Somerset on the matter. Dean also asked that a tattered flag at City Hall be replaced. Mayor Hardwick said that the matter had been discussed and that, in all likelihood the flag would be installed in the grassy area in the alley toward the Square. Linda Waggener: Requested the council consider recent comments of Billy Joe Fudge , who wrote about the serious need for crosswalks for safety of Lindsey Wilson College students. The Mayor said the state would need to be involved in the decision. More discussion will be held in upcoming sidewalk meetings. Craig Lasley: Had no additional comments this evening. Ronald Rogers: Reminded the Council of the start of school on Thursday, August 10, 2017, and the need to use extra caution in driving. He commended the success of the South Kentucky Outdoor Expo this year. And the success of the Alumni Football event at Adair County High School on Friday, August 4, 2017, opening the door for Councilman Craig Dean to congratulate Dr. Rogers for being the team physician "for 75 years." Pam Hoots: Announced there will be a sidewalk meeting at the Chamber of Commerce on Monday, August 14, 2017 at 8:30amCT. She also announced that a committee is beginning organization of a community Thanksgiving dinner in memory of Joe Payne. More details will be added here later this week. She thanked Congressman Comer and Tiffany Kessler for obtaining the commemorative flag in memory of Joe Moore. Mark Harris: Had no additional comments this evening. 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, Pam Hoots, 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 2017-08-08 10:51:09
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