LOUISA, Ky. — The Louisa Utility Board met June 20, 2017 at 6pm. Those in attendance were Mayor Harold Slone, Mitch Castle Council, Sam Lester Member, Heath Preston Member, Jeff Kinser Member, Steve Lycans Member and Eldred Adams City Attorney. After the opening pledge and prayer the meeting was called to order.
The first item on the agenda was to hear from customers experiencing problems.
Mr. and Mrs. Donald Carter of Greenbriar were there to ask for a reimbursement of over $2,000 from the Water/Sewer Department for payment of sewer services that they did not receive. They have 2 houses that have septic tanks and never received the services they were charged for, they said.
The Carters were offered credit on their water bills and said they would review the matter and let the city know of their decision. Motion made by Mitch Castle, second by Heath Preston to reimburse the monies to them.
A second customer paid for a sewer tap in the amount of $500. a few years ago when the system was being installed and never received it.
John Brown of 79 Silver Fox Dr. stated that he had been told by the water company and by many others that the grant money ran out for this project back then.
The installation of the project terminated in his yard and the city has an easement on his property. The Board agreed to investigate his concerns and find the paperwork on the project before making a decision.
The water clerk, Jason Helton did show where he (Brown) had paid the tap fee of $500. The matter was then tabled until next month.
P and A Engineers updated the Board on the Sewer I and I project. Bob Martin (pictured above) explained in detail the kinds of problems encountered during the camera process designed to see what problems exist using a small camera.
Martin said the first priority area would be from the Fire Station #1 down Lock Ave. He detailed that the sanitary sewer and the storm water drainage system would have to be addressed as a part of the remedy.
Another area of concern was Pike St. Some things encountered were bricks, grass/sticks and cracks in old pipes.
The new development area on 644 and 2565 needs water and sewer service to the area. It is believed to be a part of a new medical facility for King’s Daughters Medical Center.
Motion made by Heath Preston, second by Mitch Castle to approve the minutes of the May meeting.
The Water/Sewer Department’s financials were reviewed as well as the Water Loss Calculation for April. This month the figure was up again to 50% but the city is on track to find and fix problems with their new software program.
The Board then discussed the acquisition of the County Sewer system. It has been determined that a written agreement is needed between the County and the City for the take-over. The City will assume the County’s loan and payment for the next 3 years until paid for. The City will assume all liabilities of the system. This was suggested instead of applying for a new loan, application etc. with KIA.
The meeting was then adjourned.