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Mount Sterling council reappoints two to airport board, approves budgets and boosts Post Clinic funding
Summary
The Mount Sterling City Council reappointed Gary Cochril and Robert Reynolds to the airport board, approved budget amendments including K-9 training expenses, and amended the FY 2026–27 budget to increase a grant to the Post Clinic to $12,500.
The Mount Sterling City Council voted to reappoint two members to the airport board and approved budget measures, including a funding increase for a local clinic.
At the start of the meeting, the council reappointed Gary Cochril to a four-year term on the airport board extending through July 2030; Council member Barnes moved the reappointment and Trimble seconded. The council then reappointed Robert Reynolds to a four-year airport-board term through July 2030 after a motion by Council member King and a second; attending members recorded affirmative responses during the roll call.
Council member King presented the second reading of Ordinance 2026-06, which would establish a maximum height for grass and weeds on properties at the city limits. The ordinance was seconded by Murphy; discussion focused on ensuring outgoing correspondence and notices reflect the ordinance changes. During that exchange a council member joked, “I didn’t bring my tape measure. I’m sorry,” (Mike).
The council took up an amended budget for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026 (Ordinance 2026-07). The principal change discussed was a line-item increase to cover schooling and certification for two of the city’s K‑9 officers and their new partners. Council member Trimble explained the need to close out the year with that additional expense; the amendment was moved and the council polled in favor.
On the FY 2026–27 budget (Ordinance 2026-08), the council heard from Trimble and others that most items matched the version presented the previous month. Trimble said the council had continued donations to Sterling House and proposed increasing the Post Clinic allocation: "We provided $2,500 last year, and if we provided an extra $10,000 this year, we could provide $12,500 as a grant to the Post Clinic this year based on their request." King moved the amendment to change the Post Clinic line item to $12,500 and Murphy seconded; the council polled and indicated support for the change and for adopting the budget.
During general remarks, a member noted that the Redmond building is for sale and has no parking; the council observed that any potential buyer would need to address access and parking as part of negotiations.
The council adjourned after a motion by King and a second from Murphy.
Votes at a glance - Reappointment — Gary Cochril (airport board, four-year term through July 2030): motion by Barnes; second by Trimble; attending members voted in favor. - Reappointment — Robert Reynolds (airport board, four-year term through July 2030): motion by King; seconded; attending members voted in favor. - Ordinance 2026-06 (maximum height for grass/weeds) — second reading and motioned/seconded; council polled in favor. - Ordinance 2026-07 (amended FY25-26 budget) — amended to cover K‑9 certification expenses; council polled in favor. - Ordinance 2026-08 (adopt FY26-27 budget) — adopted, with an amendment increasing the Post Clinic grant to $12,500 (motion by King; second Murphy).
What happens next The ordinances on second reading that were polled for approval will be processed according to city procedures. Council members did not set new public hearings on these items during this meeting; any formal effective dates will appear in the finalized ordinance documents.
