Regular Meeting
Elkton City Council
April 13, 2023, 8:30 am
Meeting was called to order by Mayor Burke, Dan Shepherd, Joan Smith, Kim Moore, and Sandra Galli were present. From the City Gary Trout and Laci Smith.
Minutes: Joan Smith moved to approve the minutes; Dan Shepherd seconded. The motion carries 5:0 with yes votes by Dan Burke, Dan Shepherd, Joan Smith, Kim Moore, and Sandra Galli.
Bills: Joan Smith moved to approve the bills; Dan Shepherd seconded. The motion carries 5:0 with yes votes by Dan Burke, Dan Shepherd, Joan Smith, Kim Moore, and Sandra Galli.
Visitors: Andrew Ruffin, Marjory Hamann, Greg Flick, Tracey Fall, Jessica Gorse, Julia Swearingen, Keven Shreeve, and County Commissioner Tom Cress.
Communication: Concerns from community members regarding the location of the new poles placed at the beacon sidewalk, and drainage issues.
Public Input: Concerns about the wording not being clear regarding the size of dogs allowed in town, and the amount of composting that will be allowed with Ordinance No. 181.
Business New and Old:
City Report:
- The city sidewalks infrastructure for the light sidewalk has been installed. There are concerns about the location of the poles where the flashing beacons are going to be, and puddling/drainage concerns.
- The union contract is opening, there shouldn’t be any changes to it.
Ordinance No. 180 Creating a New Ordinance Identifying and Prohibiting Illegal Discharges into our City Storm Drain System: was reviewed. Joan Smith moved to approve the ordinance; Dan Shepherd seconded. The motion carries 5:0 with yes votes by Dan Burke, Dan Shepherd, Joan Smith, Kim Moore, and Sandra Galli.
Ordinance No. 181 Regarding Dogs and Livestock Kept within City Limits: First reading was reviewed. Joan Smith moved to approve the ordinance; Dan Shepherd seconded. The motion carries 5:0 with yes votes by Dan Burke, Dan Shepherd, Joan Smith, Kim Moore, and Sandra Galli.
Water Rate Increase: The City has applied for a loan to update part of the waterline in town. Water rates will increase 8% regardless this year due to CPI. If 10% is approved, the city will qualify for $1,350,000, with $650,000 being a forgivable loan (grant). A special meeting will be held on Wednesday, April 19, 2023, at 8:00am, to discuss Resolution No. 279 Water Rate Increases. A letter will be sent out to all water rate users prior to the meeting. Joan Smith moved to approve the special meeting. Dan Shepherd seconded. The motion carries 5:0 with yes votes by Dan Burke, Dan Shepherd, Joan Smith, Kim Moore, and Sandra Galli.
Goals Short Term/Long Term: Reviewed. Need to be updated.
Good of the Order: Being no further business the meeting was adjourned.
This Meeting was posted on the website April 11, 2023, the Post Office April 12, 2023 and published in The News Review April 9, 2023.