Ross Construction is tapping into the finish and raw water lines this week for Gallatin’s new water plant. City Administrator Tony Stonecypher noted during the Public Works Report of the city meeting held Aug. 28 that while digging out to set the new lines, the construction company came across an old eight-inch line from the water plant from the 1930’s. Unfortunately, the contractor hit a four-inch line while digging, but repairs were completed in a couple of hours.
Crews worked all day on a raw water line leak at the well off of Hwy. 6. The bolts had broken off and blew a gasket.
In other business at Monday’s meeting, Mr. Stonecypher informed the board he plans to order cotton high visibility safety shirts for the utility crews next year for fire safety reasons.
A complaint was given regarding potholes on South Prospect, south of Hwy 13.
Bethany Vandiver was appointed to the Dockery Park Board.
The Chautauqua Committee plans to use the band truck. It was used for the eclipse event and only a few updates are needed before Chautauqua. Police Chief Richards’s sound system worked great. At this time there will be no wine tasting. The beer garden will still be located at 201 W. Grand. Mayor Ballew would like the utility department to have an entry in the Chautauqua parade.
Laurie Walton-Roll provided a 2017 pool report including attendance, pool parties, swimming lessons, concession stand sales, and pool concerns for 2018.
The report of daily pool attendance is as follows: 2011 average attendance per day, 22; 2012 (pool closed July 10) average attendance per day, 25; 2013 pool closed for the season; 2014 average attendance per day, 41; 2015 average attendance per day, 41; 2016 average attendance per day, 44; 2017 average attendance per day, 44.
This year at the pool, 180 summer school kids attended; 83 wall-of-champs tickets were used; and 92 swim lessons were given ($10 each). Last year, 165 summer school kids attended; 42 wall-of-champs tickets were used; and 51 adult swimmers attended ($2 each).
The report was based on the records kept by Laurie Walton-Roll during her employment as
city pool manager and was not intended to be an official count.
Gallatin Police Chief Mark Richards submitted a report on activity for Aug. 28: 1 hit and run, property damage; 1 juvenile problem; 1 animal problem; 1 theft; 1 domestic disturbance; 2 medical assists; 3 custody issues; 2 juvenile issues; 1 dog in the pound. The police department assisted with the community eclipse event and had no issues.
Bills in the amount of $30,947.83 were approved for payment.
Discussion was held on the People Service O&M Report for July 2017.
Administrator Stonecypher will work with Lagers to set up a phone conference presentation.
City Administrator Stonecypher will meet with Mike Perry for the codification review.
Mr. Stonecypher will provide a report of capital improvement funds used to date and possible use of funds for capital improvement projects in the next few years.
The board entered into closed session to consider legal actions, causes of action or litigation involving a public governmental body and any confidential or privileged communications between a public governmental body or its representatives and its attorneys; to consider the leasing, purchase or sale of real estate; and to consider the hiring, firing, disciplining or promoting of particular employees.
The above are from the unapproved minutes of the regular meeting for the City Of Gallatin held on Aug. 28, at City Hall. Present were Mayor Barb Ballew, President of the Board John Whitfield, Aldermen Carol Walker, Steve Evans, Dan Lockridge, City Administrator Tony Stonecypher, City Clerk Hattie Bailey, Police Chief Mark Richards, Police Chaplain Austin Bonnett, Mark Hemry, Laurie Roll.
