More 911 issues
By PJ Martin
Editor
The Herald-News
The members of the Edmonton City Council met in a special called July meeting on Thursday, June 29th due to the July 4th holiday.
City Attorney Brian Pack reported attending a couple of 911 board meetings since the last city council meeting and advised that the Barren County Judge/Executive might come to a council meeting so that everyone could share their concerns.
City Attorney Brian Pack reported attending a couple of 911 board meetings since the last city council meeting and advised that the Barren County Judge/Executive might come to a council meeting so that everyone could share their concerns.
The budget shortfall of funds for the operation of the Barren/Metcalfe 911 has caused the use of savings and Mayor Doug Smith inquired about the 911 saving account, “Isn’t that both of our money? We didn’t get asked about taking that money out.”
Pack replied, “You could view it that way. Yes, I think that is an appropriate way that the savings came by virtue of tax monies that had come from not only Barren, but also Metcalfe.”
“So, it belongs to Metcalfe equally, same as it does Barren, right?” questioned Smith adding, “We’re not getting to control how they take money out of it… I don’t understand how they just take 150,000 dollars out of our joint savings account, what I view it as, and without talking to us about it! Course they got more people to vote to do that, but that don’t seem like a joint, seems like they’re in control.”
It was explained that the 911 board consists of 10 people, 3 for Metcalfe and 7 for Barren and they decide how the money is spent.
It was noted that in the past a lot of money was spent without any say-so from Metcalfe and now that money is getting tight, “all we’re hearing about is how are we’re gonna fix it!” said Smith.
Pack suggested that all parties involved should sit down and discuss their problems face to face.
Department Reports
Public Works Superintendent Moe Hensley stated that work has begun on the Chris Harper Road on the water lines. People have requested the chipper be made available for storm tree debris so that will be made available on Monday, July 3rd, and Monday, July 10th.
Edmonton Police Chief Delaney Wilson stated, “I want to thank Moe and the guys for all the work they’ve done getting the limbs and stuff cleaned up…they did a good job getting everything cleared up.”
Wilson reported the department activity for June as 7 arrests, 2 non-injury accidents, 3 alarms, 5 animal complaints, 18 citations written, 1 domestic dispute, 1 fight, 4 incomplete 911 calls, 2 new investigations, 10 motorist assists, 4 medical calls, 3 drug complaints, 8 traffic stops, and 6 warrants.
Edmonton Fire Chief Jerry Clemmons was absent so no fire department report was given.
The ABC Report was given by Fred Ray who stated that Sunoco has its transition license until July 31st.
Park & Recreation Director Brian Garrett reported that the spring little league ended June 17th and a new league started for softball running through August.
Other items
It was noted that this October 31st Halloween treaters will set up in the courthouse yard and the children will then go around the inner walkways to trick or treat while food vendors would set up on East Stockton Street. This event is still in the planning stage at this time. Clerk Dawn Devore stated, “We will not do trick or treat around the park on that same night…we have talked about doing a movie night, but not that night.”
With no other business to discuss the meeting adjourned.
