LOUISA CITY COUNCIL TALKS SELLING WATER TO FORT GAY WV

CITY COUNCIL TAKING APPS FOR CITY POOL THIS SUMMER

By Susan Salyer

The Louisa City Council had a Regular Scheduled Monthly Meeting on Tuesday March 12, 2025 at Louisa City Hall, 215 N. Main Cross Street, Louisa, Kentucky 41230 at 6PM.

Mayor of Louisa Harold Slone was in attendance along with Louisa City Council Members Kala Brown, Caleb Farley, Rose Lester, Coty Roe and Keith Chaffin. Joey McClanahan was absent.

MAYOR SLONE ANNOUNCEMENTS
Harold Slone announced that he was proud of the workers removing snow and salting the roads. The main streets and the hospital and Walmart were cleared and snow removed. Slone said “200 tons of salt were ordered. Now that the weather is better we have potholes. Coal patching will start in about 3 weeks to a month.”

Also, the Louisa City Pool will start advertising today on the Louisa City website www.cityoflouisa.org for city pool employees. Slone said, “One full-time Manager, Assistant Manager and seven lifeguards will be hired to fill these positions. Most City Pools don’t open because they can’t find lifeguards.” said Mayor Slone.

APPROVE MINUTES
Minutes were approved unanimously for February 11, 2025 with a Motion by Keith Chaffin seconded by Caleb Farley.

CANON LEASE AGREEMENT
An Ashland Office Supply Representative (ABOVE LEFT) was present, He said, “We will cover the 2 machines and printer with toner and imaging for $291.60 for 36 months with a $1 buyout.” The Canon Lease Agreement was for a 5 year lease and expired in October 2024, Although the City is still paying on this contract. The Louisa City Council unanimously approved a Motion by Coty Roe and seconded by Keith Chaffin.

CONSIDER AUTHORIZING MAYOR SLONE TO INVESTIGATE OPTIONS AND REQUIREMENTS TO PROVIDE WATER TO TOWN OF FORT GAY, WV

Mayor Slone met with the new administration of the City of Fort Gay, WV. last week, he said. The discussion was about the Fort Gay Water Plant which is extremely old, not updated, old technology and it would cost a lot to fix.  Water operators are hard to find, also.

Slone thought one way the City of Louisa could grow more customers is jump across the river and do business with those folks… If it’s a good deal for all involved.

“We currently have a line that goes to the Point Section under the Levisa River.” Thoughts are they could replace the water line which is 35 years old and would expand to Ft. Gay. Then the City would then apply for a Grant to cover costs.” Slone said.

The Louisa City Council unanimously approved Mayor Slone to investigate options and requirements to provide water to the Town of Fort Gay, WV, with a Motion by Keith Chaffin seconded by Coty Roe.

ADVERTISE FOR BIDS FOR BLACKTOP
The City will advertise for blacktop which was unanimously passed with a Motion by Coty Roe seconded by Caleb Farley.

ADVERTISE FOR BIDS FOR CONCRETE WORK 2025
The City of Louisa needs to advertise for concrete which was unanimously passed with a Motion by Keith Chaffin seconded by Kala Brown.

ADVERTISE REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS FOR INTERIM FINANCING SEWER PROJECT
Mayor Slone said, “FEMA and EPA funding are coming in place. The City will need to advertise for funding for a revolving line of credit for $750,000 locally for the sewer project which will total $12.5 Million. The Louisa City Council unanimously passed the Request to advertise for qualifications for Interim Financing Sewer Project with a Motion by Coty Roe seconded by Kala Brown.

UPDATE ON GARBAGE TRUCK
Mayor Slone is trying to get financing for a Garbage Truck for the City of Louisa. The City still owes $130,000 on the City’s newest garbage truck. Slone has received 5 quotes so far but only 2 quotes have the specs the city needs, Slone said. “It takes 300 days to build a garbage truck. Still looking for financing for the right horsepower and transmission. Give me 2-3 weeks to find a truck. Currently garbage trucks are $280,000.”

CONFIRM BUDGET WORKSHOP ON March 18, 2025 at 5PM
There will be a Budget Workshop on March 18, 2025 at Louisa City Hall at 5PM.

AGENDA
Call to Order
Old Business
1. Approve Minutes for February 11, 2025 – Motion by Keith Chaffin 2nd by Caleb Farley. None Opposed.
New Business
1. The Kentucky Open Records & Open Meetings Acts, Packet Disbursement – No discussion.
2. Canon Lease Agreement – Motion by Coty Roe 2nd by Keith Chaffin. None Opposed.
3. Consider Authorizing Mayor to investigate options and requirements to provide water to Town of Fort Gay WV – Motion by Keith Chaffin 2nd by Coty Roe. None Opposed.
4. Advertise for Bids for Blacktop – Motion by Coty Roe 2nd by Caleb Farley.
5. Advertise for Bids for Concrete work 2025 – Motion by Keith Chaffin 2nd by Kala Brown. None Opposed.
6. Advertise Request For Qualifications for Interim financing sewer project – Motion by Coty Roe 2nd by Kala Brown. None Opposed.
7. Update on Garbage Truck – Discussion by Mayor Harold Slone.
8. Confirm Budget Workshop 03-18-25 5PM – Meeting Confirmed.
9. The January 2025 Budget Report – No discussion.
10. Council Comments – None
11. Audience Comments – None
12. Executive Session – None
13. Adjourn – Motion by Caleb Farley 2nd by Rose Lester.

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The next Regular Scheduled City of Louisa Council Meeting on Monday April 14, 2025 at 6PM. Everyone is Welcome.