Only voters in affected area can vote on annexation
The Louisa City Council met for the regular monthly meeting at 7pm on May 9, 2017 at the Louisa City Hall. Those in attendance were Mayor Harold Slone, Ronald Cordle Member, Mitch Castle Member, Tom Parsons Member, John Nolan Member, Eldred Adams City Attorney. Absent was Lisa Schaeffer. and David McKenzie, who resigned his position earlier this month due to personal reasons.
Adams reviewed the guidelines for replacing him on the Council.
The majority of the meeting was taken up by questions and concerns regarding the city’s decision to explore the benefits of annexing the property along Rt 2565 and Highbottom. Around 30-35 interested residents showed up for the meeting.
The Mayor explained in detail the reasons for annexation and took questions from the audience.
The biggest concern was there continued to be a lack of information for the residents.
“It was advertised in the Big Sandy News, Levisalazer.com and Hometown TV” the Mayor told the crowd so we are making our best effort to every person affected,: Slone said. Tom Parsons added that the City is doing much better with Mayor Slone. “I have lived here for 27 years I know we must grow to expand our services.”
Pat Derefield commended the city on its snow removal and her desire for her children to have a better place to live and raise their kids. She also complained of the noise at the car wash. She was assured this would be looked into.
It was also explained that only the residents living in the affected areas would be eligible to vote on the annexation.
There will be one additional meeting for residents to voice their opinions before the issue goes before the Council.
That meeting is scheduled for June 13, 2017 at 7:00 PM.
It was reported that $140,000 was spent on resurfacing and fixing potholes this past year. This is up from the $112,000.00 used from former Mayor Teddy Preston’s contingency fund in the first year of Mayor Slone’s term.
* Motion made to approve the minutes of the April 11th and 25th meetings by Tom Parsons, second by John Nolan. All were in agreement.
* No Motion made on request from Marla Balaklaw to consider a 2 yr contract on services to monitor bills by Stolie-Mitchell.
* Motion made by John Nolan, second by Mitch Castle to consider Municipal Aid Cooperative Program. All were in agreement.
* Motion to approve the City of Louisa budget FY2017-2018 by Mitch Castle, second by John Nolan. All were in agreement.
* Motion to approve the restructured budget for the Water/Sewer Department FY 2017-2018 by Mitch Cordle, second by Tom Parsons, All were in agreement. (SEE LAZER STORY ON THE WATER BOARD MEETING).
* Motion made by Mitch Castle, second by Ron Cordle to accept the pending deeds and easements so that the City can acquire the part of the sewer now run by the County.
* The bid for the Fire Department Turn Out Gear was awarded to Dils Fire and Safety for the amount of $21,434. The high bid was also accepted for the sale of the ditch witch for $5,701.
The meeting was then adjourned.
