Eminence Kentucky-Minutes

The City Council of the City of Eminence, Kentucky met in a special session on Wednesday, February 6, 2008 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, Drane Stephens, Richard Thomas, and George Armstrong. Absent were none. Other individuals present were Janice & Rodney Vanlandingham, Jean Thomas, Brenda Chism, Nellie Druin, Attorney William Brammell, City Clerk Sandra Doane, and Police Chief Carey Duncan.

The purpose of the meeting being called was to hold a public hearing on the land and water grant; to discuss the grant and vote as needed on the grant; to discuss the Family Dollar Store culvert; and to discuss and adopt a resolution for a TEA-21 Grant.

Mayor Petitt called the public hearing to order at 6:30 p.m. Mayor Petitt explained that the purpose of the public hearing is to discuss a land and water conservation grant being considered for use in renovating the Eminence Swimming Pools and to allow citizens the opportunity to express their views concerning the recreational needs of their community. Mayor Petitt stated that anyone with a significant supporting or opposing view is invited to voice that opinion at this meeting or in writing to: Land and Water Conservation Fund Program; Governor’s Office for Local Development, 1024 Capital Center Drive, Suite 340, Frankfort, Kentucky 40601 within two (2) weeks of the date of this meeting.

All the guests present stated they were in favor of the project to renovate the Eminence Swimming Pool. Member Stephens asked about the deadline for the grant application. Mayor Petitt stated it is March 1st. With no other comments or discussion forthcoming, Mayor Petitt closed the public hearing at 6:38 p.m.

Subject: General Discussion/Vote for Land and Water Conservation Grant – No action needed.

Subject: Family Dollar Store Culvert – Mayor Petitt stated he has been approached by the new Family Dollar Store about the City splitting the cost of the required culvert at Bell Lane. The total cost of installation is $2,500.00 with them asking us to pay $1,250.00. Clerk Doane and Council Member Stephens stated that the previous administration had ruled that the Family Dollar Store would be required to put this culvert in at their own expense. Clerk Doane stated a letter went out to them informing them of this. Member Bright stated he feels the previous administration treated the developers badly and unfairly and would like to see the letter prior to making a decision. Further discussion held. Consensus of council was to uphold the previous decision to require that the Family Dollar Store pay for this culvert as they would be the ones creating additional drainage in this area.

Subject: TEA-21 Grant – Mayor Petitt stated he would like to apply for a TEA-21 grant in the amount of approximately $100,000.00 to replace and install 5,170 feet of sidewalk in the City. This would be an 80/20 grant with the City’s $20,000.00 coming from the Municipal Aid monies which must be used on streets and sidewalks. Member Meadows stated he understood that our previous policy was to require the property owners to replace the sidewalk on a 50/50 basis with the City. Attorney Brammell stated this has always been on a voluntary basis and not mandatory and was only done if the City had the available funds to share in the cost. Member Meadows asked which streets the proposed grant included. Mayor Petitt reviewed the proposed areas with council. Member Thomas asked if the project would be put out to bid. Mayor Petitt stated that it would as it is required for us to bid anything over $20,000.00.

Attorney Brammell read a resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to take such steps as are necessary to make application for Transportation Enhancement funds for the removal of sidewalks and the replacement of existing sidewalks and the construction of new sidewalks. Motion made by Member Armstrong and seconded by Member Meadows to approve the resolution as read. On a call of vote by Clerk Doane, voting “Yea” were Members Armstrong, Meadows, Browning, Bright and Stephens. Voting “Nay” was Member Thomas. Motion carried.

With no further business to be discussed, motion made by Member Stephens and seconded by Member Meadows to adjourn. All members present voted “Yea”. Meeting adjourned at 7:03 p.m.

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