APRIL 11. 2018
Brown says Saturday is packed with local events; LPD officer Hunter James credited with saving a life with NARCAN
LOUISA CITY COUNCIL APRIL 10, 2018
LOUISA, KY., — The Louisa City Council met for the regular meeting Tuesday, April 10, 2018. Those in attendance were the Mayor Harold Slone, Ronald Cordle- Council, Matt Brown -Council, Lisa Schaeffer -Council, Tom Parsons -Council, John Nolan -Council, and Greg Fugitt Chief of Police. Absent from the meeting was Mitch Castle, Council.
The meeting opened with the Mayor’s comments.
* There will be a rally at 5:00pm tomorrow ( Wednesday April 11, 2018 ) at the football field in support of our teachers. Everyone is encouraged to attend and wear RED.
* Kentucky House Bill 362 is now in the hands of the Governor. This will allow cities and counties to phase in the increase in retirement pensions over a 10 yr. period instead of having to pay all at one time which would devastate many small cities and counties.
* Playground equipment for the City Park is in and will be installed soon. This equipment favors children ages 3-7. The cost of $6,500.00 will be covered by the monies received from last year’s Hoops for Hope ($5,000) given to the city. Money from this year’s event will be the balance.
* The City has partnered with Louisa Rotary to remove and replace the nine Bradford Pear trees on Main Cross. The cost to replace the trees and concrete will be about $2,500. This will occur as soon as weather permits.
OTHER AGENDA ITEMS INCLUDED:
* Approved minutes from the March 13, 2018 meeting. Motion by John Nolan, second by Ron Cordle.
* Second reading of the Amendment to the budget for the City of Louisa and Water Company. Motion by Lisa Schaeffer, second by Matt Brown.
* Approved resolution for financing of 2 new police cruisers to replace old ones. Motion by Lisa Schaeffer, second by Ron Cordle
* Approved resolution to allow Mayor Slone to apply for grant from Recreational Trails. Application is due April 30. Motion by Ron Cordle, second by Matt Brown
* Approved Summit Engineering for the Riverwalk project, Motion by Matt Brown, second by Ron Cordle
* Approved listing the tank off a water truck as surplus for public bidding. The truck will be turned into a dump truck for the city. Motion by Ron Cordle, second by John Nolan.
The Council then took up a discussion about the parking on Main Cross St. Mayor Slone told council that a business owner had requested that 2 spots be designated 15 minute parking only for customers to unload and load computers that have been repaired or bought from Louisa Computer Sales and Service.
“He thought that ARC (Addiction Recovery Center) had asked for a similar intervention but was turned down by the Council,” Mayor Slone said. “The Council agreed to look at the parking situation and bring the matter up at the next meeting.”
Matt Brown Councilman commented on several upcoming events in the city. This Saturday April 14, 2018 a free musical drama Needle Work presented by Higher Ground will take place at the Senior Center at 11am.
Later in the day, “I Love My City” will occur at 2pm. This will be a clean up, power wash etc. for the city. Volunteers are welcome. This will occur in the City Minipark.
A big shout out to LPD Officer Hunter James for his quick and brave actions. He was able to save a life with Narcan to an overdosed individual with great success.” Matt Brown said. “I am very proud of the City Police Department in being the aggressor and saving this man’s life. Thank you Greg Fugitt for daring to be bold.”
The meeting was then adjourned.
