The Warsaw City Council met in regular session on Monday, May 10, 2010 at the city building 303 East Main Street at 7:30pm.

Council members present: Brandon Terrell, Charlie French, Keith Jones and Randy Jones.

Jackie Giles arrived late but Jamie Gould was absent.

Attorney Mike Duncan was present.

Visitors present: Clay Warnick, Winslow Baker, John Cain, Gary Thompson, Brent Caldwell, Bob and Malinda Weldon, Tom Nienaber, Skip Bannick.

Mayor Simpson is away on business so Vice-Mayor Keith Jones called the meeting to order at 7:30pm.

#1 Approval of the Agenda

Additions; Keith Jones added the Craigs Creek Boat ramp / Gary Thompson to the agenda.

A motion by Randy Jones seconded by Brandon Terrell to approve the agenda with the additions. Motion carried unanimously.

#2 Approval of the Minutes from previous meetings

A motion by Charlie French seconded by Brandon Terrell to approve the minutes from the previous meeting. Motion carried unanimously.

#3 Approval of financial statements & bills for the month

A motion by Randy Jones seconded by Charlie French approving the financial statements and bills for the month. Motion carried unanimously.

#4 Recognition of Audience

None

#5 BOB WELDON

Mr. Tom Nienaber attorney for Mr. Weldon was present to explain a development plan for Mr. Weldon. Mr. Weldon owns approximately 31 acres in the vicinity of the City’s sewer treatment plant. Several months ago, Mr. Weldon filed an application with the Gallatin County Planning & Zoning Commission requesting a zoning change for a portion of the real estate in order to develop a residential community which would consist of 50-60 pre-manufactured houses. Due to opposition at the county level, the application was withdrawn before a vote could be taken. Mr. Nienaber and Mr. Weldon are present at tonight’s meeting to explain his proposal to City Council and get their opinion on this development. Currently the real estate is not in the city limit. In order for this project to work it would need to be annexed and re-zoned into the City. It is Mr. Nienaber’s opinion that under KRS 100.209(1) annexation and rezoning could happen at the same time. Mr. Nienaber explained that Mr. Weldon is very flexible with any suggestions for the project in order to make it work. Mr. Weldon’s plan includes:

• The intention to develop the community on a portion of tract no. 08-01-1 and tract no. 08-12-2.
• The plan is to build 50-60 pre-manufactured housing units, they would be 1,2 & 3 bedroom, square footage would be 1000-1200 sq. feet. According to a letter submitted he plans to utilize later model pre-manufactured homes along with an on-site manager.
• Access to the community would be through Bea Scott Drive through KY 35 or the un-named service road if the city was agreeable to making it a new public road.
• All utility companies that would service the area have indicated that there is sufficient service available to the area.
• Mr. Weldon is agreeable to any buffering of plants etc. that is needed. Mr. Weldon would consider gifting the City 17.554 acre tract of land in order to protect the natural area to the south thereby enlarging the city’s park in this area.

Concern was raised by council that there had already been opposition to the project on the county level and that with the Meadow Creek Development and their desire to expand in the future would be too much traffic and congestion on this KY 35 area. Mr. Nienaber explained that the development would occur in stages and as demand was needed.

It was agreed that because Mayor Simpson was not present as well as Council members Jackie Giles and Jamie Gould that council would table this discussion until June until all members were present.

#6 SPORTS COMPLEX

Councilman Giles explained a bid presented to the city towards construction of 6 dugouts for the City’s sports complex. The bid was from McFarland construction for a total cost of $26, 622.00. Mr. McFarland would donate $5000 of this amount towards the project. Also Jackie has got another $540 donated of lumber. Attorney Mike Duncan explained that the project must be under $20,000 for the city to not have to bid out the project. Mr. Giles had personally contacted several people about the project but Mr. McFarland’s was the only one received.

It was agreed that Jackie continue to work on the bid to see what else could be donated in order to get the cost lowered.

#7 SEWER & STORM WATER PROJECT; RESOLUTION 2010-08 NKADD

As a recipient of funds from the Kentucky Infrastructure Authority and the American Recovery Act and the Environmental Protection Agency a resolution is required approving the Northern Kentucky Area Development District’s contracts for program administration.

A motion by Jackie Giles seconded by Brandon Terrell approving the NKADD contracts for the Warsaw Wastewater and Storm Water Improvement Project in the following amounts:

$3000 related to administration of HB 380/KIA grant of $300,000

$55,400 related to administration of ARRA/KIA-SRF loan of $2,000,000

$15,000 related to administration of EPA/SPAP grant of $500,000

Voice vote Randy Jones yes, Charlie French yes, Keith Jones yes, Brandon Terrell yes, Jackie Giles yes. Motion carried.

#8 WINSLOW BAKER

Winslow explained he was working on several code enforcement violations: Third Street, Sparta Pike. He explained he was having trouble finding out the responsible party for a house that used to belong to Charlie Bickers. It was agreed to have the City personnel mow the yard and then send a bill to the owner/responsible party once that was determined.

Keith Jones asked about a car on Main Street in front of the old middle school that had been there forever. Winslow advised he did not know the owner and had told the police about it. He was told to contact the police again and get the car towed.

ADDITIONS:

Gary Thompson was present to discuss with Council the possibility of obtaining $5000 to be put towards 2 new shelter houses at the Craigs Creek Boat Ramp. The concrete and the metal for the roofs had been donated so funds were necessary for the lumber only. Councilman Giles who had just arrived explained that the City really needed to focus on the Sports Park for the kids.

A motion by Charlie French seconded by Brandon Terrell to spend $2500 out of the Cingular Wireless account towards the purchase of one 16’ x 30’ shelter at the Boat Ramp. Voice vote: Randy Jones yes, Jackie Giles yes, Brandon Terrell yes, Charlie French yes, Keith Jones yes. Motion carried.

A motion by Brandon Terrell seconded by Keith Jones to Adjourn.

Meeting adjourned at 8:11pm.

Mayor, Travis Simpson

City Clerk, Carolyn Marksberry