Board Of Alderman Meeting 2012

The Louisville Board of Alderman Met Tuesday evening (January 3) in their first meeting of 2012. Here are the highlights of the meeting:

•  Received a briefing from Dale Coward on the airport project and a request for two work orders for design and architectural fees for a new terminal building to be built in 2013 and for a runway turnaround for larger planes that use the airport. Most of the cost are paid for by FAA grant and the city's cost for the above is $1704.00. This was approved.
• Heard from Jody Fulton concerning unclean properties. Fulton indicated that in most cases, cleanup was in progress or more time was needed and requested an extension on the public hearings until February 21. This was approved.
• Set a public hearing for January 17 at 4:30 p.m. for the USDA/Rural Development Community Facility Grant to purchase a tractor, side cutter, and phone system. This was approved.    
•  Docket of Claims for December bills in amount of $59,452.16.
• Payment of the Mississippi Municipal Workers Compensation 2nd quarterly payment of $22,094.00.
•  Payment to H & M Construction Co., LLC for $40,020.38 for construction of Landfill Cell #4.
•  Payment to Crowder Engineering & Surveying, Inc., for $12,465.76 for construction of Lanfill Cell #4.
• Payment to ETCA for $6,975.00 for landfill sampling & testing.
• Adopted a Resolution for an insurance cafeteria plan effective 10-31-2011.
• Declared an Erroneous Tax Sale of 2009 tax assessed to Annie Eaves Holder, parcel      1512929010100100, no tax was due.
• Approved two new volunteer firemen: Deterrion "Ty" Hardin and Roy Eichelberger.
• Approved transfer of an old fire engine from the Street Department to the Fire Department for use as parts and training.
• The Board discussed changes to travel per diem rates for county personnel. State changes raised the per diem rate from $31 to $36 and an additional 1/2 cent for mileage. Alderman Caperton questioned the need to raise the city's rate to $36. Given the budget issues, Caperton said, "If we keep dipping in the cereal bowl  - we will run out one of these days." After discussion, the Board approved the 1/2 cent mileage increase, but kept the per diem rate at $31.
• Approved a new phone system for City Hall based on a lease option of $271.10/month. Mayor Hill indicated that the new system would provide multiple services including voicemail, caller ID, and would guarantee that no phone in City Court or City Hall would go unanswered.
• Approved a contract with AT & T for a 911 system contingent upon the county's agreement to share cost. The existing 911 system will no longer be supported after January 31,2012. More information on the system will follow at a later date.
• Reviewed a proposal to provide WiFi to several blocks of downtown Louisville and possibly the Coliseum and park areas.  The system could be utilized by security cameras as well.
• Alderwoman McCloud raised the issue of personnel hiring. She asked that the Board be provided with application information from new hiring recommendations by department heads. After debate, the board agreed to make an administrative change and include this information for the board in future hiring requests.

A full agenda of this meeting is available at the City Clerk's Office. The Board's next meeting is at 5:30 on January 17th.