Eminence Kentucky-Minutes

The City Council of the City of Eminence, Kentucky met in a special session on Tuesday, July 17, 2007 at 6:30 p.m. at the Eminence City Hall Council Chambers with Mayor Jim Petitt and the following members present: Danny Meadows, Treva Browning, Shawn Bright, and Drane Stephens. Absent was Member George Armstrong. Other individuals present were Attorney William Brammell, City Clerk Sandra Doane, Public Works Director William Smith, Sharon Fields, Richard Thomas and Henry County Local Representative Katie Jacewicz.

The purpose of the meeting being called was to decide on the culvert requirements for the Family Dollar Store property on Bell Avenue; discussion and selection of new council member and possible closed session.

Subject: Culvert Requirements – Mayor Petitt discussed that a letter has been sent to Public Works Director William Smith by the Family Dollar Store developers containing several options on the drainage issue at the proposed development. The City has given the developers a six foot easement. They are asking our assistance with the cost of correcting the drainage.

Public Works Director William Smith stated that the current 15” culvert under Bell Avenue does not carry the flow now when we get a heavy rain and when the area is blacktopped there will be an even larger problem. Mr. Smith is recommending two 18” culverts side by side be installed at Bell Avenue with a 6 inch cover over the top. This is the same requirement we made on Vernon Avenue. Mr. Smith is also recommending a catch basis off the corner of the road with a grate on the Family Dollar Store side of Bell Avenue and a headwall on the other side. Member Stephens asked if this was our standard policy. Mr. Smith stated that we have no set policy but subdivision developers are required to correct drainage issues at their own expense.

Member Meadows stated he agreed with Public Works Director William Smith and felt we needed to require the two 18” culverts side by side at Bell Avenue with the required road cover and the catch basis off the corner of the road with a grate on the Family Dollar Store side of Bell Avenue and a headwall on the other side all at the developer’s expense. Remainder of council was in agreement with these requirements.

Public Works Director William Smith stated the road needs to be widened at the entrance off of Eminence Terrace onto Bell Avenue.

Subject: New Council Person – Mayor Petitt reviewed the list of names that had been presented to him for the vacant council position. His current list of interested individuals is Dan Aldridge, Sharon Fields, Steve Lucas, Bob McGee, Howard Roberts, Richard Thomas, Polly Troxell, and Kevin Whitt.

Motion made by Member Meadows to go into closed session to discuss the potential appointment of a new council member. Member Bright asked if either individual present who were interested in the position wished to say anything prior to going into closed session.

Sharon Fields stated she is interested in serving in the vacant position. Stated she is a four year resident and is currently serving as Pastor of the Eminence Christian Church. She stated she has experience as she previously served on the Paris City Council and gives her permission for us to contact them if we wish. She stated she has a master’s degree in Public Affairs from Kentucky State.

Richard (Dickie) Thomas, Jr. expressed his interest in serving in the vacant position. Stated he is a lifelong resident of the City of Eminence and is currently retired from General Electric after serving 36 years. He stated he is a Vietnam veteran and is married to wife, Emma Jean. Stated he has some college.

Officer Phillip Parham arrived at this time stating that some individuals may not have been able to attend due to the storms that came through immediately prior to the meeting.

Member Bright seconded the motion to go into closed session to discuss the potential appointment of a new council member. On a call of vote by Clerk Doane, all members present voted “Yea”.

Mayor Petitt stated that it was unanimously decided to postpone the discussion until July 23, 2007 at 6:15 so that other individuals who might not have come to this meeting due to the storm could be present if they wish. Anyone previously interested will be contacted by one of the council members and told they need to contact City Hall by 12:00 noon on Friday, July 20th if they are still interested in being concerned. Three new names of interested individuals were added to the list as follows: Brenda Mason, Bobby Foree, and Mike Jackson.

With no further business to be discussed, motion made by Member Meadows and seconded by Member Stephens to adjourn. All members present voted “Yea”. Meeting adjourned at 7:23 p.m.

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