WILLIAMSBURG —
Little was discussed Monday concerning rights-of-way annexation from Exit 15 of I-75 toward the Ballard Ford pump station.
Members of the Williamsburg City Council heard the second read of the annexation ordinance — the first read was conducted during February’s regular monthly meeting.
“This does not annex anyone’s property,” stressed Williamsburg Mayor Roddy Harrison in February. “(We’re) not annexing at this point — it does not annex anyone into town.”
The annexation of this right-of-way property will allow for possible future annexation, according to Harrison.
“We can’t spot annex,” he said. “You have to have contiguous lines that touch the city of Williamsburg — this allows us the opportunity to grow as a city.”
Total property on the ordinance to annex equals 72.14 acres.
“No one’s property will be taken,” Harrison reiterated. “(This is) just the right of way.”
He added that residents living along that right-of-way annexation would have the opportunity to become part of the city by request.
After City Attorney Greta Price conducted the second read, it was time to vote. Council member Richard Foley motioned for the annexation, with a second from Council member Laurel West. Council members were unanimous in their decision.
In other council business:
— A resolution approving an agreement between Williamsburg and the state of Kentucky concerning Coal Severance monies was unanimously approved by city council members Monday.
Harrison explained this was similar to February’s discussion of $60,000 in Coal Severance monies, adding that approving this for three fiscal years “saves on paperwork.”
The city’s various departments and their allotments are as follows: The fire and police departments will each receive $5,000 annually during the 2012, 2013 and 2014 fiscal years; the senior citizens’ center and the parks and recreation departments will each receive $5,000 annually during the 2013 and 2014 fiscal years; and the sewer bond mitigation project will receive $30,000 each year for fiscal years 2013 and 2014.
Foley asked if the procedure was new. Harrison explained that this particular allotment was “line-itemed.”
Foley motioned to approve the resolution, with a second from Council member Mary Ann Stanfill.
— Williamsburg City Council members unanimously approved a proclamation declaring April as Spring Cleanup Month.
According to the proclamation, the annual PRIDE Spring Cleanup “is an opportunity for residents to demonstrate personal responsibility by volunteering to pick up litter along roadsides.”
Harrison said the dates for this year’s event are April 1-12 for the Highland Park side of town, and April 15-26 for the downtown side.
Council member Troy Sharp motioned to approve the proclamation, with a second from Council member Chet Riley.
— Council members did vote to go into executive session. According to the agenda, the topic for the meeting’s discussion was “property.” The city attorney was not present during this executive session. After a lengthy executive session, council members voted to return to regular session, and Harrison announced that “no action was taken” during the closed session.
— During the “council comments” portion of Monday’s meeting, Foley asked Harrison about new restaurants coming to the city.
Harrison explained that there were “still a couple we’re talking to.” He added that a yet-to-be named developer wants to develop a tract of the city’s land for a four-business plaza, with “two restaurants and two retail” stores, “or one restaurant with three retail, or whatever.”
He added that some of these places look at local populations, which can hurt development. “(They’re) looking at us,” he said. “(But) the demographics hold us back.”
No formal announcements were made. “Yes, there’s something out there,” Harrison said. “To say they’ll happen for sure — no.
“But yes, people are interested.”
No council action was required.
— The city’s annual Easter Egg hunt was announced during the council meeting Monday. In its third year, the annual event is slated for 1 p.m. Saturday, April 30 at Briarwood Park.
No council action was required for this announcement.
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