The Warsaw City Council met in regular session on Monday,  September 14, 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.

Call to Order was by Councilman Keith Jones due to Mayor Simpson is on vacation.

 

Visitors present:    Clay Warnick, Winslow Baker, Alice and Otto Weening, McKenzie Combs, Gary Thompson, Sam Foster Boy Scout Troop 727. 

 

 

#1 Approval of the Agenda

Additions:  Jackie Giles added Closed Session for Personnel, Brandon Terrell added Trick or Treat, Keith Jones added McKenzie Combs with Congressman Davis’ office. Randy Jones added panhandling.

A motion by Charlie French seconded by Brandon Terrell to the agenda with the additions.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

#2 Approval of the Minutes from previous meeting

A motion by Charlie French seconded by Brandon Terrell  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

Councilman Jones introduced McKenzie Combs with Congressman Geoff Davis’ office.  Ms. Combs is new to the district and introduced herself and offered her assistance with grants / tours etc.  She will have office hours inside the courthouse.

 

Vice Mayor Keith Jones welcomed Sam Foster who is a member of Boy Scout Troop 727 from Burlington Kentucky.  Sam lives in Warsaw and is working on a citizenship merit badge that requires him to attend and report on a city council meeting. 

 

#5  COASTGUARD;

Alice Weening Commander Flotilla 1-5 of the Eighth Eastern Region of the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary presented the City of Warsaw with a Certificate of Appreciation for outstanding cooperation and assistance in furthering the purposes and principles of the United States Coast Guard.  The certificate was accepted by Vice-Mayor Keith Jones.   Mrs. Weening expressed her appreciation to the City for letting her group meet at the City’s Welcome Center once a month.

 

#6  CRAIGS CREEK BOAT RAMP

Gary Thompson advised council of the in-kind donations and expenses paid to date at the Craigs Creek Boat ramp.  The in-kind totals up to September 1, 2009 are $45,314.92 and the expenses paid to date that have been reimbursed by the Fish and Wildlife office courtesy of the grant are $27,570.57.    The paving of the parking lot should begin within the week. A request was made and granted  that a port-o-let by installed until the project is completed.  The city clerk will call and order one.

 

#7  ORDINANCE 2009-02 SET PROPERTY TAX RATE

After discussion and review of property and personal tax collections for the previous year, a motion by Jamie Gould seconded by Charlie French approving Ordinance 2009- 02 by emergency reading approving the ad valorem tax rate as .128 for real property and .206 for personal property for the year 2009.  Voice vote:  Randy Jones yes, Brandon Terrell yes, Jackie Giles yes, Keith Jones yes, Charlie French yes, and Jamie Gould.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

#8  WINSLOW BAKER

Mr. Baker advised that the City’s Safe Routes to School grant had been approved and awarded for $250,000.  A presentation is planned for 1pm September 15th at the Gallatin County High School. 

He reported that Don Bolte had purchased 2 run down properties on Pearl Street and would be renovating them.  He also advised the Sappington’s on High Street had installed a waterfall on their property. 

 

#9  VERIZON WIRELESS REQUEST

The City’s attorney Mike Duncan reported that Verizon Wireless had requested space on the City’s downtown water tower.  In last month’s meeting, their request had been discussed but it was unclear which water tower they wanted permission to use.  Mr. Duncan reported that they would like to use the downtown water tank with another 12’ x 30’ access on the ground.  Mr. Duncan advised that they City does not have the ground space available since the property had been sold to the County.  He asked if council was interested in negotiating with the County for the property?   Council advised they did not want to acquire any of the property.  Mr. Duncan advised that the downtown site was Verizon’ first choice, the school tower was their 3rd choice and they would not release their 2nd choice. It was agreed that Mr. Duncan would contact Verizon again regarding there not being enough property etc.

 

Additions:

Keith Jones advised that the Fall Pumpkin Festival is scheduled for Saturday October 10th at the City park.  The event would include booths, inflatables, games, a parade and a movie that night.

 

Trick or Treat?

Councilman Brandon Terrell reqested the city discuss setting hours for this year’s trick or treat. A motion was made by Randy Jones seconded by Brandon Terrell to set Trick or Treat for Saturday, October 31st from 6pm – 8pm.  Voice vote:  Jamie Gould yes, Brandon Terrell yes, Charlie French yes, Jackie Giles no, Randy Jones yes, and Keith Jones yes.  Motion carried 5 yes votes to 1 no vote . 

 

Pan Handling?

Councilman Randy Jones inquired what the City could do regarding pan handling within the city?  Mike Duncan the city attorney advised that some cities actually have a “no knock” ordinance but the City of Warsaw does not.  It was stated that if the person is on private property a home owner has the right to contact the police department and have them removed.  If the property is public then the person cannot be asked to leave. 

 

Councilman Jamie Gould inquired as to the status of a question raised in a previous meeting regarding personal fireworks?  Attorney Duncan advised that Molly McEvoy Boh was looking into that and he would ask her findings. 

 

A motion by Jackie Giles seconded by Charlie French to exit regular session and enter Closed/Executive session for the purpose of discussion personnel issues pursuant to KRS 61.810b.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

A motion by Jackie Giles seconded by Charlie French to exit Closed/Executive Session and enter regular session.

 

A motion by Jackie Giles seconded by Randy Jones to Adjourn. 

Meeting adjourned at  8:52pm.

 

 

 

 

Mayor, Travis Simpson

 

 

City Clerk, Carolyn Marksberry