MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING

CITY COMMISSION-CITY HALL

April 23, 2001 7:00 p.m.

Mayor Ray opened the meeting, City Mgr. Lay gave the invocation.

Mayor Ray opened the Public Hearing of the annexation on Hwy. 13 South.

City Mgr. Lay stated he had received petitions from Jehovah Witness, Gerald Baer, Billy Kelly, Josephine Ray and Green River Baptist Church to be annexed. 

Comm. Vencion made the motion to close the Public Hearing, seconded by Comm. Jones.

Comm. Jones made the motion to approve the minutes of the previous meeting as received, seconded by Vice-Mayor Creasy, voted unanimous.

8A)  ANNEXATION HWY. 13 SOUTH

Comm. Jones made the motion to approve the annexation of Jehovah Witness, Gerald Baer, Billy Kelly, Josephine Ray and Green River Baptist Church, seconded by Comm. Vencion, voted unanimous.

CITIZENS TO ADDRESS COMMISSION:

Mrs. Leroy Hollis came before the Commission again about her gas bill.  It was determined the meters to the duplex in which she resides were switched and she refused to pay the last bill of $72.85 which she felt was not hers.

After some discussion Comm. Jones made the motion to adjust her bill to actually what she owes, seconded by Comm. Vencion.  Said motion was voted unanimous.

DEPARTMENT REPORTS:

Gilbert told the Commission they had made 2 water connections, had started mowing the City and would start reading meters Wednesday.

Chief Seitz told the Commission that the new bulletproof vest were here but that some were missized.  Officer Parson was in attendance wearing his vest and the Commission got to see first hand what these vest looked like.

Comm. Vencion ask about the old fire truck had it been repaired.  Chief Gobbell stated he was having a hard time finding a booster to fit.  He stated and gentleman in Lawrenceburg stated he could fix this if the truck was brought to him.  Chief Gobbell to get truck towed to Lawrenceburg.

City Mgr. Lay stated it would cost around $3,000 to $4,000 to get field ready to play on for state tournaments in July.

The consensus of the Commission was to go ahead and fix the field but not exceed $4,000.

8B)  FIRE DEPARTMENT GRANT RESOLUTION

City Mgr. Lay stated the City applied for 2 categories on the grant equipment and vehicle.  He read the Resolution to the Commission, which is a 90-10 grant.

Comm. Vencion made the motion the pass this Resolution, seconded by Vice-Mayor Creasy, voted unanimous.

8C)  INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT INFORMATION

City Mgr. Lay told the Commission he had been measuring out the land on the Industrial Park and all parcels were around 4 to 5 acres.

He ask the Commission what size of building the Commission was looking for.  The decision was for a 20,000 square foot building with 18’ walls and insulated.  City Mgr. Lay to advertise in the paper for bids.

8D)WATER PLANT UPDATE

City Mgr. Lay stated some questions were raised at last meeting about possibly having the construction looked at.  He stated one estimate he received was for $3,700 but that companies did not like getting involved.

City Mgr. Lay stated there was about $25,000 left and the only ones left to be paid were Quinn Construction, Barge, Waggoner, Sumner and Cannon and Volunteer Bridge.  He stated Mike Duncan had finally been paid.

Comm. Vencion ask what work was left to finish project.  Dean Harrison stated some areas that were disturbed needed seeding, go back into basin grout over wall ties that you can still see rust, dress up outside basin and miscellaneous metals to paint and dress up.

The Commission ask how to get this completed.  City Mgr. Lay to call Quinn Construction.

Comm. Jones ask Dean to complete everything that needs to be done how long would this take.  Dean told the Commission it would probably take about a week.

Comm. Jones made the motion everything be taken care of by next meeting, seconded by Comm. Vencion.  Said motion was voted unanimous.

8E)  BUDGET UPDATE

City Mgr. Lay gave the Commission an update on the budget and told them he would present them with the budget amendments at next meeting.

He told the Commission that overall the budget looked well.

A discussion was had concerning the Sales tax, what has not been obligated.  City Mgr. Lay stated the balance not obligated was $120,000.

OPEN ITEMS:

Comm. Jones brought up the George Jones property concerning drilling for wells.  After a discussion he stated he would go back one more time.

Comm. Vencion stated we needed some kind of rail along the sidewalk by the bank where we have done some work.

Mayor Ray stated the South Central Board meeting had been rescheduled for May 11, 2001 at 1:00 p.m.

Mayor Ray stated he had received good feed back from the celebration in the park Saturday.

There being no further business the motion was made by Comm. Jones to adjourn and seconded by Vice-Mayor Creasy.

VISITORS PRESENT: Dean Harrison

MEMBERS PRESENT: