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Columbia City Council, report, Monday, October 1, 2012 meeting

In the October 2012 regular Council Meeting
  • Evelyn Phelps re-appointed to Housing Authority
  • Randall Pyles re-appointed to tourism board
  • Pam Hancock re-appointed to tourism board
  • Minutes approved
  • Nuisance nuisance law discussed
  • Eight of 10 candidates for council present
  • Accomplishments discussed at length


By Ed Waggener

Three board members were recommended for re-appointment by Mayor Mark D. Harris and were unanimously approved at last night's regular monthly Columbia City Council Meeting, October 1, 2012.



Evelyn Phelps was re-appointed to the the Housing Authority Board, unanimously, on a motion by Counicllor Jim Hadley seconded by Linda Waggener, with Councillors Robert Flowers, Jim Hadley and June Parson, joining in affirmation in a 5-0 voice vote. Councillor Tony Grider joined the council later in the meeting. Ms. Phelps new term expires May 30, 2016.

Randall Pyles was reappointed to the Columbia/Adair County Tourism Board, unanimously, on a motion by Councillor Jim Hadley, seconded by Councillor Robert Flowers, with a 5-0 voice vote approving. His term new term expires October 7, 2015.

Pam Hancock was reappointed to the Columbia/Adair County Tourism Board, unanimously, on a motion by Councillor June Parson, with a second by Robert Flowers, and was approved with a 5-0 voice vote. Her new term is set to expire October 7, 2015, as well.

Nuisance law discussed at length

The proposed nuisance law was discussed at length.

Minutes approved unanimously

Minutes for the September 4, 2012 regular meeting, September 10, 2012, special called meeting, and September 11, 2012 special called meeting were approved unanimously on 5-0 voice votes.

Mayor's Comments

Mayor Harris cited the accomplishments of the past two years, including, a recycling program initiation with pilot projects in some neighborhoods, the new Well Walk Sidewalk, new gas lines, work on the nuisance ordinance, and the line-by-line review of the budget.

Councillor Comments: Mostly lengthy comments were made in the Councillor Comments section of the meeting:
  • Craig Dean: Promoted Downtown Days and asking for more attention to clean up on projects on Young & Frazier Streets

  • Robert Flowers
  • : Commended the Mayor on his leadership, commended the gas department
  • Tony Grider Spoke on Parks & Recreation progress, which is slowly moving ahead, he said, and announced a new volleyball program.
  • Jim Hadley: Commended Mayor Harris, airport board, and the City Hall office staff.
Councillors Linda Waggener and June Parson chose not to make comments at the end of the session.

Hunter Hadley leads pledge of allegiance

Hunter Hadley led the pledge of allegiance which started the meeting.

Attendance included all of the City Council and Candidates Dr. Ronald P. Rogers and Craig Lasley. Also present were Ron Cook, City Gas Department Superintendent, City Clerk Sonya Roy, Police Chief Jason Cross, City Attorney Marshall Loy, City Planning & Zoning member Roy Rademacher. and members of the press.


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City Council ponders documents



2012-10-02 - 116 Campbellsville Street, Columbia, KY - Photo by Ed Waggener. The Columbia City Council pondered documents during the regular October 1, 2012, meeting of City Council last night. From left, clockwise are Councillors Jim Hadley and June Parson; City Clerk Sonya Roy, Mayor Mark D. Harris, City Attorney Marshall Loy, and Councillor Craig Dean. Present at this time, but not in the frame were Councillors Linda Waggener and Robert Flowers. Council candidates Dr. Ronald P. Rogers and Craig Lasley were present. Dr. Rogers briefly addressed the council. Mr. Lasley observed. Councillor Tony Grider joined the session shortly after the photo was taken. - CM
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