Kate Chrisman provided the Gallatin Board of Aldermen a schedule for the 2018 Chautauqua during their July 23 meeting. This year’s Chautauqua is set for Sept. 14-15.
Gallatin’s modern Chautauqua will observe its 33rd consecutive year. Scheduled events include a car show, “ugly truck” parade, garden tractor pull, tractor pull, 5K Fun Run, baby show, kids games, and vendors. Check the website at friendsofgallatin.org for updates and added events.
Police Chief Mark Richards submitted a report on activity for July 23: one dog at large; one nuisance; one litter, pollution; one theft, automobile; one fraud; one vandalism; two miscellaneous; one welfare check; one burglary; one juvenile problem; one peace disturbance; one domestic. There are two dogs in the pound.
The new police vehicle has been delivered to the Ford dealer and is now having equipment installed. It should be delivered in the next few weeks.
The contractor is still working on repairing a valve on filter #2 at the new water plant.
Bills in the amount of $36,079.05 were approved for payment.
Discussion was held on the People Service Operation & Maintenance report for June 2018.
A resolution carried appointing Julia Filley as the city prosecutor at a rate of $100 per hour.
An ordinance passed authorizing the mayor to enter into a contract for services with Daviess County Arts Council.
Discussion on the proposed assessment of Well #1 from Utility Service Co. Inc. was postponed.
The Semi-Annual Financial Review was approved for publication.
The board requested to postpone the discussion of Snyder Invoice 112.0059.11-34.
The above are the unapproved minutes of the meeting for the City of Gallatin held July 23 at city hall. Present were Mayor Barb Ballew, President Of Board John Whitfield, Aldermen Dan Lockridge, Steve Evans, City Clerk Hattie Bailey, Police Chief Mark Richards, Police Chaplain Austin Bonnett, and Kate Chrisman.
