Josh Pedigo

The council meeting addressed several operational and legislative matters. The council approved the current water and sewer rates ordinance, involving a discussion on mandatory rate increases and infrastructure funding. Additionally, the annual budget ordinance for the upcoming fiscal year was adopted. Finally, the council approved the annexation of the Ashbrook subdivision.

The council meeting addressed several operational and financial matters, including the presentation of a plaque for maintenance efforts and an appointment to the Kentucky Search and Rescue Aid Committee. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to a second reading of an ordinance regarding water and sewer rate increases. Council members debated the impact of inflation on citizens, the potential removal of an automatic rate increase clause from the ordinance, and issues regarding customer service at the water office. Staff explained the necessity of maintaining rate adjustments to ensure the financial viability of the utility, cover debt service requirements, and secure future infrastructure grants.

The council meeting addressed several key agenda items, including financial status reports, construction updates for the emergency services building, and road repair maintenance. Significant discussions covered the status of ambulance services, opioid committee activities and scholarships, as well as the progress of water and raw water projects. The council also processed appointments to zoning boards, approved the purchase of a police K9 vehicle, reviewed the first reading of a water and sewer rate ordinance, and approved a SCADA system upgrade. Additionally, the council discussed adding resident and council comment sections to future agendas and went into executive session for litigation and real estate matters, followed by the declaration of a surplus mower.

The meeting included the approval of city financials and a presentation regarding the 2024-2025 financial audit, which showed no material weaknesses or deficiencies. The council approved the appointment of an office space for the Court Appointed Special Advocates program and declared several items as surplus property, including various tools, trailers, and tanks. Additionally, the council authorized the emergency purchase of a carbon feeder for the water treatment plant and held an executive session to deliberate on the acquisition or sale of property and discuss pending litigation.