January 16, 2020
During his report Tuesday evening, Bourbon Water Superintendent Steve Stacy requested approval for the Clerk Treasurer to begin obtaining financing for new water meters. The need for replacement of the current meters had been discussed in several meetings in 2019. The expected total to replace meters throughout the town is $177,125. Town employees would be installing the new meters in the summer months of 2020.
Stacy also presented a request to purchase a shop generator to replace the current one that was installed in 1950. Stacy said the cost of $20,648 would be shared by four departments.
Bourbon Zoning and Building Commissioners Bill Keyser informed the town council that a property on North Washington Street, owned by Karen Holmes was inspected due to rodent infestation and found to also have structural problems. He went on to say that that it would fall under review by the Marshall County Unsafe Building Committee.
Melanie Mendoza was granted approval to use the town’s streets for a local marathon to be held on either March 21 or April 11. Mendoza said they need another $250 to hold the event to bring awareness to human trafficking. She was asked to inform the council of what streets would be needed when final arrangements are made.
Carol Anders Correspondent