ASHLAND CITY COUNCIL

PLANNING MEETING

OCTOBER 15, 2007

      The Ashland City Council met for a regular Planning Meeting on October 15, 2007 at 4:00 P.M. with Mayor Terry Turner, Council Members Zeola D. Echols, Bobbie J. Steed, Gail E. Thompson, Rebecca G. Boddie and Mike Beale in attendance. Also present was City Clerk Charles E. Foster, Asst. City Clerk Donna J. Bennett, Maintenance Supervisor Randy Hanners,  Code Enforcement Officer Terry Raughton, Police Chief Benny Davis, Louise Campbell of L.P. Campbell Company, Cathy Gerachis of Goodwyn, Mills and Cawood, Inc. and Abby Pruet of the Clay Times-Journal.

     Fire Chief Chad Toland was absent.

     Cathy Gerachis reported to the Mayor and Council on the proposal for the Downtown Streetscape.  Ms. Gerachis explained the items that would be considered under the grant and what items would have to be paid by city funds.  The total project would be approximately $240,000 coming from the grant and approximately $100,000 coming from city funds.  Ms. Gerachis stated that she along with Louise Campbell would be working on the submission of the grant.  Ms. Campbell stated that the grant would have to be submitted by November 2, 2007.

     Council Member Beale reported on the current water situation with the drought.  It was stated that due to lack of rainfall the watershed lakes, which is the source of water for the Clay County Water Authority, has approximately 200 days left of water.  Council Member Beale asked for suggestions on how to restrict water use.  He went on to state that the Water Board would be meeting with Koch Foods, the major user of water in Ashland, on Wednesday of this week to discuss possible solutions.

    There was no business conducted at this meeting.

     Meeting was adjourned until 5:00 P.M. when the Regular Council meeting would begin.

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Mayor

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