New meters have been ordered for the AMI metering system to be installed in Gallatin. The city still awaits installation of the base station on the water tower. Administrator Lance Rains discussed possible funding options for the AMI metering system with aldermen during the April 12 public meeting at city hall.
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In other business, Beth Plotner with the Daviess County Library asked for aldermen’s permission to distribute meals at the municipal swimming pool at either noon or 3 p.m. during the months of July and August. Meal distribution is an effort to promote the library. Administrator Rains also received a request from My Hunny’s Kitchen to park a shaved ice truck at the pool during swimming hours. The board made no decision to approve or deny these pool requests at this time.
Police Chief Mark Richards presented the following incident report dated April 12: 7 medical emergency calls, 2 assault calls, 1 civil standby, 1 suspicious person circumstance, 1 property dispute, 1 alarm response, 1 information report, 1 arrest warrant, 3 citizen assists, 1 theft, 1 welfare check, 1 harassment, 1 trespassing, 1 dog at large, 1 traffic accident with damage, 1 domestic disturbance. One dog is presently impounded.
City police recently delivered about 30 notices to homes regarding nuisance violations and advising bulk pickup service is available April 20-21.
Gallatin Police department spent two days assisting with traffic control on West Grand during road construction; traffic and speed enforcement will be increased on West Grand Street. It was noted that no police issues were reported during citywide garage sale activities April 10.
Results of the April 6 election were read and approved. New officers and board members were sworn in. Dan McCann was elected as board president, and Carl McBee joins the board.
Mr. Rains is still working with Green Hills to complete the LMI survey requirements. Rains discussed the next steps involved if the city is granted with the LMI certification.
Public Works Director Mark Morey obtained a road oil quote at $228/gallon which would be approximately $15,000 for one load of oil for chip/seal.
The resurfacing of West Grand is complete. It’s expected the invoice will be above the estimate, based off of the load tickets submitted.
A small electrical fire occurred at the new water plant after a chlorine line break. The repairs were minimal, but Snyder and Associates were contacted because of the location of the electrical box in relation to the chlorine lines. Mr. Morey also reported that lime sludge from the new water plant will start being land applied in the coming weeks.
A roof leak was discovered at the power plant. Milbourn was contacted since the roof was installed less than a year ago.
Aldermen reviewed the People Service O&M Report for February 2021.
Accounts totaling in the amount of $180,610.55 were approved for payment. The board reviewed the 2021 March Financial Review. The city plans to sell three large fuel tanks that are no longer being used.
The reading of a resolution establishing an interfund transfer amount to pay for the costs of services from the General Fund for the water department, wastewater department, and electric department effective Jan. 1, 2021, was approved.
The reading of an ordinance authorizing the city to contract with Mike Walker for cemetery mowing was approved. A motion by Dan McCann to read an ordinance authorizing the city to contract with Rodell Sperry for mowing service at Dockery Park died for lack of a second.
One bid for cleaning Gallatin City Hall at the rate of $60/month from Blanche Archer was discussed and accepted by the aldermen.
This report is based on the unapproved minutes of the 90-minute public meeting held April 12 at city hall. Those attending were Mayor Barb Ballew; alderpersons Carol Walker, Steve Evans, Dan Lockridge and Dan McCann; Administrator Lance Rains, clerk Hattie Rains, Public Works Director Mark Morey, Police Chaplain Austin Bonnett; and guests Carl McBee and Beth Plotner.
A feline sanctuary presentation will take place at the next meeting of the Gallatin Board of Aldermen.