The Winston County Journal

The Louisville Board of Aldermen handled a lengthy agenda July 3 with a strong contingent of citizens in the audience.

The board scheduled a special July 10 meeting to handle the special election. (See related story City Election).

The board members also set August 7 at 5:30 as the date of the city budget hearing. Board members will examine the upcoming 2007-08 budget along with any needed change, additions and revenue needs.

In other matters for the meeting, the board:

€ Approved $3,349 payment for Works Compensation

€ Approved $99,603.40 in docket of claims

€ Took under advisement until July 10 an appointment to the Historic Preservation Board to replace Jeff Fulton whose term has expired.

€ Recognized Elmer Coleman and Stacy Thames for their hard work and improvements to Academy Park. A formal proclamation of recognition is set for a future date.

€ Accepted a bid on first hay cutting of city property on Ivy in order. Advertising for bids on future cutting is ongoing.

€ Acknowledged state audit report of the city.

€ Accepted resignation of police officer Patrick Estes from LPD as he goes to MHP training.

€ Approved advertising for bidding on property on Short Hight.

€ Noted Larry McCulloch would need to seek a request of a variance to have trailer connected to utilities in the area of his property.