The Warsaw City Council met in regular session on
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
#5 COASTGUARD;
Alice Weening Commander Flotilla 1-5 of the Eighth Eastern
Region of the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary presented the City of
#6
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
#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
He reported that Don Bolte had purchased 2 run down
properties on
#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
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
Councilman Jamie Gould inquired as to the status of a
question raised in a previous meeting regarding personal fireworks? Attorney
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