Eminence Kentucky-Minutes

The City Council of the City of Eminence, Kentucky met in a regular session on Thursday, July 10, 2003 at 6:00 p.m. with Mayor Doug Bates and the following members present: Howard Roberts, Drane Stephens, Tom Ferguson, Leeroy Winburn and Laura Whitney. Absent was Member Kelley Mathis Shannon.

The minutes of the previous regular session held on June 9, 2003 were reviewed. Motion made by Member Roberts and seconded by Member Ferguson to approve the minutes as presented. All members present voted "Yea".

The minutes of the previous special session held on June 19, 2003 were reviewed. Motion made by Member Ferguson and seconded by Member Roberts to approve the minutes as presented. All members present voted "Yea".

Subject: West Owen Street Project - The West Owen Street Project Manager, Kriss Lowry, reviewed the progress of the project with council. Reported that we have drawn 10% of the grant to date in the amount of $50,000.00. Reported that eleven of the nineteen appraisals have been paid for to date. Reported that 90 days notice is required to be given individuals where relocation is required. Even though it seems a long time, Mr. Hayden is now moved out and a demolition notice has been issued.

Kriss reported that the appraisals are coming in higher than anticipated. Approximately one half of the total grant is budgeted for property acquisition. The total budget amount is $198,500.00 with the total appraised amount being $252,500.00. We also added two additional properties, as the original number was seventeen with nineteen now being in the plan.

Kriss has prepared two acquisition priority lists based upon condition and need. Mayor Bates has signed offers to purchase on priority list number one.

Kriss reviewed with council two properties for which definite ownership cannot be determined that need to be included in the project. Motion made by Member Winburn and seconded by Member Roberts to authorize Attorney Brammell to proceed with condemnation proceedings on Parcel A (Walter Tye Lot) and Parcel 41 (Norman Bartlett Lot) as discussed. All members present voted "Yea".

Subject: Garbage Collection Franchise Bid Award - Mayor Bates reviewed the following bids received on July 7th for the garbage collection franchise:

Industrial Disposal Company, 1423 S. Jackson Street, Louisville, KY 40208
October 1, 2003 - June 30, 2004 price per unit per month $12.90
July 1, 2004 - June 30, 2005 price per unit per month $13.29
July 1, 2005 - June 30, 2006 price per unit per month $13.69
July 1, 2006 - June 30, 2007 price per unit per month $14.10
July 1, 2007 - June 30, 2008 price per unit per month $14.52
Alternate Bid (Requires mandatory free 90 gallon cart rental)
Aug. 1, 2003 - June 30, 2004 price per home per month $11.50
July 1, 2004 - June 30, 2005 price per unit per month $11.85
July 1, 2005 - June 30, 2006 price per unit per month $12.20
July 1, 2006 - June 30, 2007 price per unit per month $12.57
July 1, 2007 - June 30, 2008 price per unit per month $12.94

Rumpke of Kentucky, Inc., 10795 Hughes Road, Cincinnati, Ohio 45751
October 1, 2003 - June 30, 2004 price per unit per month $13.40
July 1, 2004 - June 30, 2005 price per unit per month $13.80
July 1, 2005 - June 30, 2006 price per unit per month $14.30
July 1, 2006 - June 30, 2007 price per unit per month $14.70
July 1, 2007 - June 30, 2008 price per unit per month $15.10

Betty's Sanitation, LLC, P. O. Box 296, 11 LeCompte Bottom Road, Pleasureville, KY 40057
October 1, 2003 - June 30, 2004 price per unit per month $14.25
July 1, 2004 - June 30, 2005 price per unit per month $14.68
July 1, 2005 - June 30, 2006 price per unit per month $15.12
July 1, 2006 - June 30, 2007 price per unit per month $15.57
July 1, 2007 - June 30, 2008 price per unit per month $16.04

Industrial Disposal Company, 1423 S. Jackson Street, Louisville, KY 40208
Free Cart(s) To Each Business
October 1, 2003 - June 30, 2004 price per unit per month $17.25 for 1st cart or three (30) gallon containers; $4.75 each additional cart or three (30) gallon containers
July 1, 2004 - June 30, 2005 price per unit per month $17.77 for 1st cart or three (30) gallon containers; $4.89 each additional cart or three (30) gallon containers
July 1, 2005 - June 30, 2006 price per unit per month $18.30 for 1st cart or three (30) gallon containers; $5.04 each additional cart or three (30) gallon containers
July 1, 2006 - June 30, 2007 price per unit per month $18.85 for 1st cart or three (30) gallon containers; $5.19 each additional cart or three (30) gallon containers
July 1, 2007 - June 30, 2008 price per unit per month $19.42 for 1st cart or three (30) gallon containers; $5.35 each additional cart or three (30) gallon containers

Rumpke of Kentucky, Inc., 10795 Hughes Road, Cincinnati, Ohio 45751
October 1, 2003 - June 30, 2004 price per unit per month $15.40
July 1, 2004 - June 30, 2005 price per unit per month $15.80
July 1, 2005 - June 30, 2006 price per unit per month $16.30
July 1, 2006 - June 30, 2007 price per unit per month $16.70
July 1, 2007 - June 30, 2008 price per unit per month $17.10

Betty's Sanitation, LLC, P. O. Box 296, 11 LeCompte Bottom Road, Pleasureville, KY 40057
October 1, 2003 - June 30, 2004 price per unit per month $18.50*
July 1, 2004 - June 30, 2005 price per unit per month $19.06*
July 1, 2005 - June 30, 2006 price per unit per month $19.63*
July 1, 2006 - June 30, 2007 price per unit per month $20.23*
July 1, 2007 - June 30, 2008 price per unit per month $20.83*
*Plus $2.00 for 1st 90 gallon cart, $5.00 for each additional cart

Mayor Bates gave the committee's recommendation to accept the lower bid from Industrial Disposal. Motion made by Member Roberts and seconded by Member Ferguson to accept and award the garbage collection franchise as bid under the primary bid at this time to Industrial Disposal Company as they are the lowest and best bid. All members present voted "Yea". The alternate bid may by looked at later once council has an opportunity to discuss with the residents whether they would prefer this type of system or not.

Attorney Brammell held the first reading of an ordinance relating to solid waste pickup and disposal services, fixing charges, rates and regulations.

Subject: Highway 55 Water Line Relocation - Attorney Brammell reviewed the Highway 55 water line relocation project contract that the state sent for approval. The only area he had a question on pertained to Section II - B, which stated that within one year following completion of the utility relocation work all final billing must have been presented. Since this deadline has long since passed, he contacted Bill Pannell with the Kentucky Transportation Department who e-mailed him that the Cabinet is still obligated to reimburse the City for the engineering services and to disregard the statement in this section. Dave has stated that his actual invoice will be for $11,138.73. Motion made by Member Winburn and seconded by Member Ferguson to authorize the Mayor to enter into the contract with the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet as reviewed. All members present voted "Yea".

Subject: Main Street/Streetscape -Main Street Director, Mary Jane Yates reviewed the streetscape and main street activity with council. She reported that we have received approval for the façade grant for the old bank building from the state. She also has five individuals who are interested in participating in the local façade project. Mark Dennen from the state will be in town on the 17th to discuss the façade projects.

Mary Jane reported that the Eminence Tomorrow Board has two new directors - Kevin Harris of House Calls and Doug Schlosnagle of Farmers Deposit Bank.

Reported that New Castle and Eminence will be holding joint training session for Board members soon.

Mary Jane reported on two additional funding areas available through the state Renaissance program. One is a bond forms only and the second is a bricks and mortar project. Applications for both are due by the end of August.

Mary Jane reported that she and Mayor Bates have called Frankfort numerous times concerning the approval for our streetscape project and cannot seem to get a definite answer other than it is still in Frankfort waiting to go to the federal office for approval.

Subject: Police Department Activity Report - Major Rick Simmons reviewed the monthly activity report with council. Activity is up from last month. Also reviewed comparisons for the last four years and the percentages of persons cited who live in and out of the County/City.

Major Simmons reported that we have received a federal grant in the amount of $4,271.40 to purchase bulletproof vests for all the officers. These are special response team vests, which are worn on the outside.

Subject: Public Works Report - Public Works Director William Smith reviewed the activity report with council. Reported that they have installed five new services in the Elmcrest Subdivision. They have had several infiltration repairs made to sewer mains.

Reported that he hasn't had any additional contact from the Seven Gables developer.

Reported that he has traded a flat bed truck to Rick Rynes for a dump truck. The old snow plow will be installed on it.

Mr. Smith reported that we are on KIPDA's 0-2 year plan list to do our sewer plant expansion. We have been over our limit five months out of six. The state could put pressure on us to do something or stop allowing expansion. Council in agreement to have Dave Derrick come to our next meeting to discuss proceeding with a new 201 study on the plant expansion. If we receive a grant from KIPDA it would be a 50/50 grant.

Subject: Community Center Report - Mayor Bates reviewed the community center report. Several grants have been applied for. Kathy Lyons and Sandy Rhoades are working on joint programs for the Center. Council asked that Ms. Rhoades start listing the activities at the center in the bulletin board section of the Henry County Local if she isn't currently doing this.

Subject: Administrative Office Report - City Clerk Sandra Doane reviewed the monthly administrative office report with council.

Reported that we only received $2,168.00 of the promised $7,500.00 from the State for main street management support funds.

Discussed the approximate $15,000.00 increase in the City's workers compensation, property, auto, general liability, etc.

Reported that the air conditioning unit is not working properly in the front of city hall. A whole new unit will cost $2,575.00 and a new compressor would cost $1,289.00. Motion made by Member Stephens and seconded by Member Ferguson to authorize the purchase of a new compressor in the amount of $1,289.00. All members present voted "Yea".

Subject: Fire Department Report - The monthly fire department activity report was reviewed with council.

Subject: Warrants - The warrants presented for payment were reviewed. Motion made by Member Roberts and seconded by Member Stephens to approve the warrants as presented for payment. All members present voted "Yea".

With no further business to be discussed, motion made by Member Whitney and seconded by Member Winburn to adjourn. All members present voted "Yea". Meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m.

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