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Leitchfield council approves rezoning, adopts zoning amendment, hears first reading of amended budget; routine appointments, bank choice and bonds approved
Summary
At its Jan. 14 meeting the Leitchfield City Council approved a rezoning for two parcels (RZ-24-135), adopted changes to the zoning ordinance related to condominiums (Ordinance 09-199), took a first reading of the amended 2024–25 budget, and approved a set of routine administrative items including bank depository, bonds and several appointments.
The Leitchfield City Council on Jan. 14 approved a series of ordinances, appointments and administrative items, including a rezoning of two parcels, passage of a zoning-ordinance amendment addressing condominiums, and the first reading of an amended fiscal-year 2024–25 budget.
Key votes and actions
- Rezoning RZ-24-135: The council adopted on second and final reading a zoning map amendment changing the designation of property at 316 Bevel Drive and 503 Decker Lane from R-2 (single-family medium density) to R-2A (single-family high density). The ordinance text and property descriptions were read into the record; a motion to adopt was made by Tutti and seconded by Clayton; the clerk called a roll and the measure passed.
- Ordinance 09-199 (condominium definitions and land-use rules): The council completed a second and final reading and adopted amendments to Article 1.8 (definitions) and Article 3 to add condominium-specific land-use definitions and to separate condominiums from the multifamily structure definition. Motion by Tutti, second by Billy; roll call vote recorded as aye by those present and the ordinance was adopted.
- Amended budget ordinance (FY 2024–25): The council heard a detailed first reading presented by Sabrina that adjusted projected revenues and expenditures across funds. The presentation included amended totals for the general, utility and tourism funds and noted changes to revenue and expense line items; this was recorded as a first reading with no final vote on adoption at the meeting.
- Bank depository: The council approved continuing the city depository relationship with Sicilian Bank on a motion that cited staff work to secure higher interest earnings.
- Bonds: The council approved bond amounts for city officials (mayor and finance positions) as presented.
- Mayor pro tem: The council approved Clayton Miller to serve as mayor pro tem under the practice of selecting the candidate who received the most votes in the election.
- Surplus vehicle: A 2011 International vehicle used at the transfer station was declared surplus and approved for sale on GovDeals.com.
- County tourism board representative: The council reappointed Ray Montgomery as the city's representative to the county tourism board at the county director's request.
- Appointments and committee business: The council approved 2025 committee assignments and made multiple appointments to the Planning and Zoning Commission and the Board of Adjustments (including Angela Gibson, Trent Vanmeter, Adam Williams and Teresa/Theresa Clemens among others) to fill terms as described in the packet. The council also approved the November 2024 financial statement.
Most items were routine and passed on voice vote or roll call after brief staff remarks. Several motions were presented as outlined in the meeting packet; where a final tally was recorded, it is noted above. The council indicated it will continue to review committee schedules and board terms at future meetings.
