Muldraugh City Council heard and approved the second reading of Ordinance 349 adopting a budget for the 2016-2017 fiscal year and Ordinance 350 setting the 2016 tax rate at their regular monthly meeting Monday evening.
Russell Cowins from Muldraugh Community Action Group presented a check to the city in the amount of $1,700 to use for the Down Home Days festival, which is scheduled for September 29 through October 1. Cowins expressed his appreciation to everyone who has donated to the festival.
Police Chief Dale Harp advised the council the search for a new police officer has been narrowed to 6 candidates.
Fire Chief Danny Dresel advised the council the new tools for the department are in and the new turn-out gear has been ordered. He also said about 150 students attended the fire school this past weekend.
Public Works Supervisor Anthony Lee told the council the work at the Harris Street sewer station has been completed with the total expenses topping out around $28,500. He also advised the city will start installing new fire hydrants next week and will soon be testing sewer lines throughout the city.
The council discussed paying for a mid tier health insurance supplement for Code Enforcement Officer Jim Heavrin at $340.14 monthly. Some of the council members expressed concern about the city furnishing the insurance as a benefit since Heavrin is not on the city’s payroll. The issue was tabled until a special call meeting Monday, September 19, at 6:30 p.m.
Ethics Board Chairman Annabelle Johnson advised the council the board was short one member and suggested Ralph Carlberg be appointed to the position. Councilman Russell Cowins expressed a domestic conflict of interest concern. The issue was also tabled until the special meeting next week.
The gym at city hall will be closed to events during the week prior to the Down Home Days festival to allow vendors time to get set up.
The learning lab will be held at city hall on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:30 until 5:30 p.m. starting September 13. The classes will run throughout the school year.
You can hear the entire regular monthly meeting of the Muldraugh City Council in our “On Demand” section.
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