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Holden council approves bond to replace broken pumper, zoning and stormwater measures; hires park director
Summary
At its Sept. 19 meeting the Holden City Council authorized a bond (4.63% interest) to replace a broken fire pumper, approved multiple zoning and administrative measures, and passed several resolutions including hiring a park director (one abstention).
Holden Mayor Ray Briscoe presided over the Sept. 19, 2024 City Council meeting, where the council authorized a bond issuance, approved zoning and stormwater measures and passed multiple resolutions including hiring a park director.
The council approved Bill No. 09-04-24 authorizing issuance of bonds at an interest rate of 4.63% through Huntington Public Capital. Sid Douglas of Gilmore & Bell P.C. attended to answer questions. Fire Chief Wakeman had reported that Engine 211 is currently broken down and will be replaced using proceeds from the bond. The council conducted first and second readings and the roll call vote was unanimous.
The meeting produced a series of related approvals: Bill No. 09-01-24 to amend Chapter 124 on building numbering passed to aid emergency response; Bill No. 09-02-24 approved a zoning change for 309 W. 2nd St.; Bill No. 09-05-24 authorized Task Order Amendment No. 5 (TOA 5) to the ES & S Master Services Agreement for stormwater work; and Bill No. 09-03-24 (Chapter 42 short-term rental amendments) received only its first reading and was scheduled for a second reading in October.
Resolutions approved included R24-29 supporting the Johnson County Economic Development Corporation, R24-30 declaring Fire and Street Department items surplus, R24-31 authorizing a fire truck agreement, R24-32 reappointing Donna Woods and Dennis Pine to the Planning & Zoning Commission, R24-33 to hire a park director (the resolution lists 'Tami Mallory' and passed with Councilwoman Mallory abstaining), and R24-34 authorizing a lease-purchase for a multifunction tractor for the Street Department.
Other business approved included the Family Dollar/Dollar Tree liquor license application, and a Temporary Sign Policy. The council noted intent to sign up for HGACBuy to permit cooperative purchases consistent with Ordinance 25.020.6.D. Mayor Briscoe also reminded the public that a Comprehensive Plan public forum was set for Sept. 24.
Votes at a glance: - Bill No. 09-04-24 (bond issuance): approved (roll call unanimous); interest rate 4.63% (Huntington Public Capital). - Bill No. 09-01-24 (Chapter 124 numbering): approved (roll call unanimous). - Bill No. 09-02-24 (309 W. 2nd St. zoning): approved (roll call unanimous). - Bill No. 09-05-24 (Stormwater TOA 5): approved (roll call unanimous). - Bill No. 09-03-24 (Chapter 42 short-term rental): first reading only; second reading scheduled for October. - R24-29 (JCEDC support): approved. - R24-30 (FD/Street surplus): approved. - R24-31 (Fire truck agreement): approved. - R24-32 (P&Z reappointments): approved. - R24-33 (Hire park director, listed as 'Tami Mallory'): approved; Councilwoman Mallory abstained. - R24-34 (Street Dept. lease-purchase): approved. - Family Dollar/Dollar Tree liquor license: approved.
The council adjourned at 8:08 p.m. The Comprehensive Plan public forum was scheduled for Sept. 24 from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m.
