Eminence Kentucky-Special Minutes

The City Council of the City of Eminence, Kentucky met in a special called session on Thursday, January 26, 2006 at 6:00 p.m. with Mayor Doug Bates and the following members present: Kevin Harris, Laura Whitney, Howard Roberts, Drane Stephens, Tom Ferguson, and Leeroy Winburn. Absent was none. Also in attendance were City Clerk Sandra Doane, Attorney William Brammell, Main Street Director Jennifer Watson, Public Works Director William Smith and Brooke & Laurel Melville.

The purpose of the special meeting being called was to discuss and adopt a resolution to apply for Transportation Enhancement Funds, to discuss and adopt a resolution to apply for Renaissance on Main Funds ($75,000), to discuss selling property located at 6045 South Main Street, to discuss and vote on a request from Project Prom 2006 for donation, to discuss the possible adoption of a military unit and to hold a closed session to discuss easement purchase.

Subject: Resolution to Apply for Transportation Enhancement Funds – Main Street Director Jennifer Watson discussed with council the proposed submission for ISTEA funds for Phase IV of our streetscape work. In addition to continuing the streetscape work from Penn Avenue at Chat-N-Nibble to Broadway and from East Broadway to North Main and on the west side of North Main Street to 4827 North Main Street (Post Office Driveway); we have included funds to purchase property for re-alignment of the Highway 55/22 intersection. The total funds being requested is $763,394.00 under an 80/20 grant. Attorney Brammell read a resolution authorizing Mayor Bates and Clerk Doane to apply for the transportation enhancement funds as discussed. Motion made by Member Roberts and seconded by Member Ferguson to approve the resolution as read. All members present voted “Yea”.

Subject: Resolution to Apply For Renaissance on Main Funds – Main Street Director Jennifer Watson discussed a proposed grant submission for Renaissance on Main funds for which we are eligible up to $75,000.00. The proposal would include purchasing a refurbished train car for use as a welcome center, installing a gazebo and walkway at the Main Street/West Broadway park area, and the addition of benches, trash cans, bike racks, etc. at strategic locations in the Renaissance area. This grant has no required match. Attorney Brammell read a resolution authorizing Mayor Bates and Clerk Doane to apply for the Renaissance on Main funds as discussed. Motion made by Member Winburn and seconded by Member Ferguson to adopt the resolution as read. All members present voted “Yea”.

Subject: Sale of Property Located at 6045 South Main Street – Mayor Bates discussed the possible sale of the house and lot off of the property we recently purchased at 6045 South Main Street. We purchased the entire property for $70,000.00. Mayor Bates stated he has already been approached by an individual interested in purchasing the property who has already been approved for a loan. The property is currently being surveyed. We will need to keep at least 30 feet on the south side for our own future needs. Motion made by Member Ferguson and seconded by Member Winburn to authorize Mayor Bates to advertise for sale by sealed bids the house and ½ acre of land more or less with detailed information after survey work and staking has been done with bid opening to be on February 13, 2006 and with a good faith deposit at bid opening due in the amount of 10% with closing to occur within 60 days and with the City reserving the right to reject any and all bids. All members present voted “Yea”. Member Roberts stated he would like to see the ad in a larger print and have a sign in the yard to make sure anyone interested has an opportunity to know about this. It was discussed that a disclosure is probably not necessary as we are not using an agent.

Subject: Project Prom 2006 Request – Mayor Bates reviewed a request he has received for a donation from Eminence Project Prom 2006. Attorney Brammell stated that we cannot donate money but that we could possibly take care of an expense item for them. Motion made by Member Stephens and seconded by Member Ferguson to authorize an expenditure up to $100.00 for an actual documented expense item as determined appropriate. All members present voted “Yea”.

Subject: Support of a Military Unit – Mayor Bates reviewed a request he has received that we adopt and support a military unit. Discussion held with council agreeing to table this until further information can be obtained and other supporting cities can be talked with.

Subject: Closed Session – Motion made by Member Stephens and seconded by Member Whitney to go into closed session to discuss purchase of easement. All members present voted “Yea”.

With no further business to be discussed, motion made by Member Harris and seconded by Member Roberts to adjourn. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 6:37 p.m.

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