The Warsaw City Council met in regular session on Monday,  August 10, 2009 at the city building 303 East Main Street at 7:30pm.  

 

Council members present:   Keith Jones,  Randy Jones,  Brandon Terrell, Jamie Gould, Charlie French and Jackie Giles   

 

Attorney Mike Duncan was present.

 

Visitors present:    Kelley Warnick, Winslow Baker, Rosie Navarro, Donnie Gould.

 

Mayor Simpson called the meeting to order and welcomed all present.  

 

#1 Approval of the Agenda

Additions:  Mayor Simpson added Wastewater Project, Water Improvement Project Resolution 2009-15, Keith Jones added Craigs Creek Boat Ramp.       

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

 

#2 Approval of the Minutes from previous meeting

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

 

#3  Approval of financial statements & bills for the month

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

 

#4  Recognition of Audience  None

 

#5  RENAISSANCE ON MAIN

Mayor Simpson advised that Jackie Mylor and Rhonda Huddleston both members of the Renaisance committee were meeting this evening at the Tourism meeting to discuss details for a paid Tourism and Renaissance Director.  The topic would again come up for council discussion at the September meeting.

 

#6  WINSLOW BAKER

Mr. Baker reported he was dealing with the 3 houses on Pearl Street that were being sold and need to be mowed, a issue on Third Street where someone was having week long yard sales, a house fire on Red Cross that has yet to be cleaned up.

Mr. Baker advised that he and the City Clerk were looking into repairing the curbs on US 42 and Highway 35 with the State’s help. 

It was agreed that the street sweeper needs to be ran on city streets

 

#7  VERIZON WIRELESS REQUEST

Council reviewed a request by Verizon Wireless to lease space on the downtown water tower for a telecommunications site.  Questions were raised on which water tower they wanted to lease space.  Phone conversations with the city clerk indicated the school tower but the letter received indicates the downtown tank.  Agreement to have the city confirm which location.  Agreement was also given to contact the school for their thoughts if the school tower is the preferred location and also to have city attorney Mike Duncan contact Verizon regarding their initial request regarding the monthly rent.  Agreement was that their initial offer was too low. 

 

 

#8  STREET PAVING

Mayor Simpson advised that National Water was currently having some issues with the subcontractor on the Water Improvement project regarding repairing of roads that had been torn up with the recent water line expansion.  The Mayor advised he would contact the contractor regarding the status of these discussions.  Council discussed the possibility of a dry well on Red Cross Avenue to take care of standing water.  Council also discussed pot hole repair on Boaz Drive. 

 

Mayor Simpson advised he did not think any milling would need to be done in this year’s paving projects.  Council reviewed a list of pavement ideas.  Mayor Simpson advised he would put together the specs etc to get the project advertised.  Attorney Duncan will get the language necessary for unit pricing.

 

#9  POLICE DEPARTMENT

Mayor Simpson advised that the Florence Police Department has police cruisers for sale at $500 a piece.  The cruisers would come fully equipped except for MDT modems etc so that would have to be purchased separately.  It was agreed that Chief Gould would contact Florence regarding purchasing 2 cruisers. 

 

Gallatin County news reporter Kelley Warnick inquired about the recent purchase of tasers for the police department.  Mayor Simpson advised that the City had purchased 5 tasers from the City of Williamstown and all officers had been fully trained. 

 

Mayor Simpson appointed 3 council members to a committee to review the Warsaw Police Department procedures and policies and to submit any recommendation back to him and council for review.  Those appointed were Brandon Terrell, Jackie Giles, Charlie French.  These 3 council members will meet with the Chief and each police officer to discuss polices and any issues in order to correct any problems.  The Mayor advised that this committee idea was not driven by any one incident but yet a way to gain new perspective and ideas. 

 

#10  BACKHOE

The Mayor advised the State agreement for backhoes would be at a cost of $62,296.00.   It will be financed with the Kentucky League of Cities.  Councilman Giles suggested that the City keep the old backhoe for now but look into trading it for a bobcat.  The suggestion as met with approval.  The city will start the financing paperwork and order the backhoe right away.

 

Additions:

Wastewater Improvement Project:  WWIP

Mayor Simpson advised that previous financing applied for through KIA for the Scenic View/County Sewer project had been approved under the city’s name.  Resolution 2009-16 needs to be approved transferring the name/approval to the County so that the sewer project can be split. 

A motion by Jackie Giles seconded by Charlie French approving Resolution 2009-16 authorizing the transfer of the $500,000 from the City of Warsaw’s name to Gallatin County.   Voice vote:  Brandon Terrell yes, Keith Jones yes, Randy Jones yes, Jamie Gould yes, Charlie French yes, Jackie Giles yes.  Motion carried unanimously. 

 

WATER IMPROVEMENT PROJECT: RESOLUTION 2009-15

Council reviewed the latest pay request from the August meeting for the Water Improvement Project.  A motion by Jackie Giles seconded by Randy Jones authorizing payments be made regarding the Warsaw  Water System Improvement Project.  Voice vote:  Jamie Gould yes, Brandon Terrell yes, Charlie French yes, Keith Jones yes, Randy Jones yes, Jackie Giles yes.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

CRAIGS CREEK BOAT RAMP

Councilman Keith Jones requested an update on the Craigs Creek Boat Ramp project.  Mayor Simpson advised that concrete for the ramps themselves will be poured this next week.  The parking lot will be paved thereafter.  Hopefully the ramp will be reopened in 2-3 weeks to the general public.

 

Councilman French asked about the recycling program.  The Mayor advised he thought it would be open the 1st of September 8am – 12pm every Saturday.

 

Councilman Randy Jones advised that the parking lot at the sports complex needs gravel and to be dragged.  The Mayor advised he would let Eric Moore know.

 

With no more business, a motion by  Randy Jones seconded by Charlie French  to  ADJOURN.  Meeting adjourned at  8:30 pm  

 

 

Mayor, Travis Simpson

 

 

City Clerk, Carolyn Marksberry