LOUISA CITY COUNCIL APPROVES FUNDING TO LC HUMANE SOCIETY…
By Susan Salyer
The Louisa City Council had a Regular Meeting on Tuesday, November 10, 2026 at 6PM at Louisa City Hall, 215 N Main Cross Street, Louisa, Kentucky 41230. Mayor of Louisa, Harold Slone was in attendance along with the City Council Members including Joey McClanahan, Kala Brown, Caleb Farley, Rose Lester, Coty Roe and Keith Chaffin.
MAYOR OF LOUISA, HAROLD SLONE COMMENTS
“…The budgeted fuel is looked at every month with the Budget Report, the Reports are in the back for you to look at. We are very concerned about the fuel that is being used every day. As of November, we are $22,700 over budget on fuel.”
“…I want to thank everyone, Fire, Police and Emergency Management that participated in the search of the young child that went missing in our county last week. The stress is enormous. But it turned out great. Great News!”
“…Veterans Day, Thank all the Vets! There’s no way we can Thank them enough, No way we can repay them enough, For what they have done. Thank you for your service.”
APPROVE MINUTES
The Minutes for October 13, 2026 Regular Meeting were unanimously approved with a Motion by Joey McClanahan and seconded by Keith Chaffin.
APPROVE FUNDING TO LAWRENCE COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY
Harold Slone said, “The Council received a letter from the LC Humane Society. We have been giving them $500 a year until year before last, we donated $1,000 and last year we did not donate.”
Councilwoman Rose Lester said, “The only issue I have is bringing them (feral cats) back into town. Thats not feasible, we’re already overrun with them. It helps the issue, but it doesn’t take care of the issue. Seems like we get them all. I don’t see the number going down and decreasing, okay? If this program was helping I feel we would have a less cat population.”
Councilman Joey McClanahan said, “Imagine if she (Beverly Pack from Humane Society) wasn’t doing it.”
Lester said, “Well I know.”
McClanahan said, “She is solving the problem, they were already here, they just took them and fixed them and brought them back with a clipped ear.
Lester said, “I think that’s why a lot of citizens are complaining, is bringing them back into town.”
McClanahan said, “So what do you want to do, not do nothing, Hey Kitties don’t you reproduce.”
Lester said, “Im sorry Im not getting the point across.”
McClanahan said, “I think it’s very needed because my street is Catatopia, what do you want them to do.”
Lester said, “Take them to the county.”
McClanahan said, “They don’t have room.”
Harold Slone said, “I know I have them on my street, but we will have Bev come explain how many cats this will help.”
McClanahan said, “There’s a lot of cats on my street with one ear.”
Councilman Coty Roe said, “There’s a program you can apply for and it’s done for free when it’s usually approximately $120-$130.”
Lester said, “We are sponsoring anyone that needs help with their cats — not just taking our cats population down.”
Mayor Slone said, “I got ya.”
Deputy City Clerk Rita Rose said, “They do both.”
Lester said, “They do both but part of the funding is for that.”
Rita Rose said, “You have to meet certain criteria.”
Roe said, “You can participate or if they have money leftover then they go pick up strays.
Lester asked, “What part of the strays are they actually picking up?”
McClanahan said, “It sounds like it does both.”
Rita Rose said, “It’s $110-$120 to fix one cat.”
Lester said, “How many stray cats are we getting? Are we providing for them?”
Harold Slone said, “Bev (Pack) can report back.”
Coty Roe said, “It’s matching funds”
Rita Rose said, “The county has their own place.”
Harold Slone said, “Does anybody want to make a bold move on something?”
Councilwoman Kala Brown said, “Yeah, I will make the Motion.”
Harold Slone said, “I have a Motion we fund the Lawrence County Humane Society as soon as we can fund $1,000 we will make sure it’s matched. Is there a second?
McClanahan said, “Yes, I second.”
Harold Slone said, “Seconded by Mr, McClanahan, Anymore discussion? All in favor signify by saying Aye, Anymore Opposed?
Lester said, “Me”
So the LC Humane Society will be receiving $1,000 and Rose Lester was the only No vote.
OPEN BIDS FOR WATER TREATMENT PUMP
This is a bid that the Utility Board did for a high service pump. Extremely vital and important. We have 2 of these, If it goes out completely we have No Water. We had one bid from Service Pump and Supply from Huntington, West Virginia. The bid is valid for 30 days and warranty is for 12 months. The Water Company had the funds to cover this pump. The cost is $93,138.07. Motion by Kala Brown and seconded by Coty Roe. None Opposed.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Attorney Bud Adams said, “Property Acquisition, the Council authorized me to make an offer on a piece of property. No final answer yet.”
ADJOURN
Motion by Keith Chaffin seconded by Coty Roe.
AGENDA
- Call to Order
Old Business
- Approve Minutes for October 13, 2026 Regular Meeting – Motion by Joey McClanahan and 2nd by Keith Chaffin. None Opposed.
New Business
- Approve funding to Lawrence County Humane Society – Motion by Kala Brown and 2nd by Joey McClanahan. Rose Lester voted No.
- Open bids for water treatment plant high service pump replacement – Motion by Kala Brown and 2nd by Coty Roe. None Opposed
- October budget report – Discussion on fuel.
- Council Comments – None.
- Audience Comments – None
- Executive Session – Property Acquisition.
- Adjourn – Motion by Keith Chaffin 2nd by Coty Roe.
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The next Regular Scheduled Monthly Meeting will be held on Tuesday December 8, 2026 at Louisa City Hall.
