Pictured above: Billy Richardson Sanitation Manager / Dustin Burton General Manager
An unused baler in the back of a warehouse will now see a new home with the City of London Regional Recycling Center.
Truitt Brothers Manufacturing has long wanted to be a shining example of recycling in the community and lead others to it, and with a hefty donation to the London Regional Recycling Center, they have made a big step.
A $4000.00 baler was sitting unused in their warehouse when Public Works Director Steve Edge took a tour of their premises.
“I just saw it sitting over there and joked with Billy (Richardson) that we could put that to good use,” Edge said. “Little did he know, he goes and talks to the president of the company. A little later I get a call with them saying come and get it.”
Richardson, the Sanitation Manager at Truitt Brothers and Dustin Burton, the General Manager said they hope this donation can really help out with the recycling effort in the community.
But this is something they have really been wanting to do and started doing recently.
“In the past couple years; Burton said, they have kicked their recycling efforts into gear.”
“We’ve really adopted the motto reduce, reuse, recycle,“ Burton said. “We want to be a leader in establishing a recycling community.”
He highlighted that they recycled close to 490,000 lbs of all the waste they used just last year alone.
Apart from just sending off their waste to the recycling center they will also try to reuse whatever they can in their own house and if they can’t use it there, they will send it to another plant for them to reuse.
“Billy and Steve have found another venue to where we can give these to other people to use,” Burton said. “Like other companies in the event that we don’t use all that we’ve got. We would just as soon see it used and then send it to the recycler after it gets worn out.”
Truitt Bros. also work with their employees to encourage them to recycle as much as they can at home, Richardson said, saying they want to expand their efforts outside of the company.
Burton said, “the company’s main goal with this donation is to encourage everyone to recycle more”.
“We can all do a better job,” Burton said. “Anything we can do, and if this helps on their end and can reduce the landfill, it’s something we all need to do.”
“Right now, the recycling center has a limited amount of balers, they have to switch in and out for different products,” Edge said. This can put them behind when they have to wait until one is done to start on the next product”.
He said this new baler will be able to help out a lot in that they will be able to dedicate one product to it, and only use it for that.
“Anytime anyone helps us out, they’re helping out their local government,” Edge said. “And we’re always thankful for that.”
Richardson said, “it is really important for everyone to get on board with this and help each other out to make everyone better at recycling”.
“I drive down the interstate everyday and every day I pass the weigh station, and to the left is that landfill,” Richardson said. “And I’m amazed at how tall it has gotten in the last 10 years. It’s become a huge mountain.”
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LONDON, KENTUCKY,
HELD JUNE 6, 2016
A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of London, Kentucky, was held June 6, 2016, at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall in London, Kentucky. Mayor Troy Rudder was absent, therefore Councilperson Judson Weaver was appointed as Mayor Pro Tem, and the following duly qualified and acting members of the City Council were present:
Councilperson Kelly Greene
Councilperson Jason Handy
Councilperson Bobby Joe Parman
Councilperson Danny Phelps
Councilperson Nancy Vaughn
Councilperson Judson Weaver
City Attorney Larry Bryson was present.
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The meeting was called to order by Judson Weaver, Mayor Pro Tem.
A motion was made by Councilperson Nancy Vaughn and seconded by Councilperson Kelly Greene to approve the Minutes of May 2, 2016 and to dispense with the readings of these minutes.
Then upon this motion came the following vote:
Councilperson Kelly Greene, yes
Councilperson Jason Handy, yes
Councilperson Bobby Joe Parman, yes
Councilperson Danny Phelps, yes
Councilperson Nancy Vaughn, yes
A Resolution was presented on behalf of the London Fire Department to make an application for the United States Department of Homeland Security funds for a project to be administered by the Kentucky Office of Homeland Security, for funds the city will use for the purchase of equipment and/or services.
A motion was made by Councilperson Bobby Joe Parman and seconded by Councilperson Jason Handy to approve the Resolution and to authorize Mayor Rudder to execute the same.
Then upon this motion came the following vote:
Councilperson Kelly Greene, yes
Councilperson Jason Handy, yes
Councilperson Bobby Joe Parman, yes
Councilperson Danny Phelps, yes
Councilperson Nancy Vaughn, yes
Steve Edge, Public Works Director was present to request approval to advertise for black top bids.
A motion was made by Councilperson Jason Handy and seconded by Councilperson Nancy Vaughn to authorize Steve Edge to advertise for blacktop bids for the upcoming year.
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Then upon this motion came the following vote:
Councilperson Kelly Greene, yes
Councilperson Jason Handy, yes
Councilperson Bobby Joe Parman, yes
Councilperson Danny Phelps, yes
Councilperson Nancy Vaughn, yes
An Ordinance Establishing a Six Month Limited Pilot Program for Certain Mobile Food Unit Vendors to Lawfully Operate in Designated Street Parking Areas and Providing for Licensing; Compliance with Ordinance and Program Requirements; Food Vending Zones; Hours of Operation; Insurance; and Fines not to Exceed Two Hundred Fifty Dollars ($250.00) for Each Violation; All Effective Upon Date of Publication was read for the second time by Attorney Larry G. Bryson.
A motion was made by Councilperson Nancy Vaughn and seconded by Councilperson Kelly Greene to approve the second reading of said Ordinance and to authorize the publication of same.
Then upon this motion came the following vote:
Councilperson Kelly Greene, yes
Councilperson Jason Handy, yes
Councilperson Bobby Joe Parman, yes
Councilperson Danny Phelps, yes
Councilperson Nancy Vaughn, yes
Steve Edge, Public Works Director presented the 2016-2017 Kentucky Pride Fund Recycling Grant Agreement. The approved amount for the Grant is $141,299.13.
A motion was made by Councilperson Danny Phelps and seconded by Councilperson Bobby Joe Parman to approve the Recycling Grant Agreement and authorize Mayor Rudder to execute the same.
Then upon this motion came the following vote:
Councilperson Kelly Greene, yes
Councilperson Jason Handy, yes
Councilperson Bobby Joe Parman, yes
Councilperson Danny Phelps, yes
Councilperson Nancy Vaughn, yes
An Ordinance Adopting a Budget for the Fiscal Year July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017 by Estimating Revenues and Resources and Appropriating Funds for the Operation of City Government was read by Attorney Larry G. Bryson for the first time.
A motion was made by Councilperson Danny Phelps and seconded by Councilperson Nancy Vaughn to approve the first reading of said Ordinance.
Then upon this motion came the following vote:
Councilperson Kelly Greene, yes
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Councilperson Jason Handy, yes
Councilperson Bobby Joe Parman, yes
Councilperson Danny Phelps, yes
Councilperson Nancy Vaughn, yes
There being no further business, a motion was made by Councilperson Jason Handy and seconded by Councilperson Kelly Greene to adjourn the meeting.
Then upon this motion came the following vote:
Councilperson Kelly Greene, yes
Councilperson Jason Handy, yes
Councilperson Bobby Joe Parman, yes
Councilperson Danny Phelps, yes
Councilperson Nancy Vaughn, yes
Judson Weaver, Mayor Pro Tem declared the meeting adjourned.
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MAYOR PRO TEM, JUDSON WEAVER
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LONDON, KENTUCKY,
HELD MAY 2, 2016
A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of London, Kentucky, was held May 2, 2016, at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall in London, Kentucky. Mayor Troy Rudder presided, and the following duly qualified and acting members of the City Council were present:
Councilperson Kelly Greene
Councilperson Bobby Joe Parman
Councilperson Danny Phelps
Councilperson Nancy Vaughn
Councilperson Judson Weaver
City Attorney Larry Bryson was present.
Absent from the meeting was Councilperson Jason Handy.
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The meeting was called to order by Mayor Troy Rudder.
A motion was made by Councilperson Nancy Vaughn and seconded by Councilperson Kelly Greene to approve the Minutes of April 4 and April 18, 2016 and to dispense with the readings of these minutes.
Then upon this motion came the following vote:
Councilperson Kelly Greene, yes
Councilperson Bobby Joe Parman, yes
Councilperson Danny Phelps, yes
Councilperson Nancy Vaughn, yes
Councilperson Judson Weaver, yes
Christie Shrader, Board Coordinator for the Laurel County Agency for Substance Abuse (A.S.A.P.) was present on behalf of ASAP. Mayor Rudder presented Ms. Shrader with a check in the amount of Twenty Thousand Dollars ($20,000.00) donated by the London Police Department through its Federal Forfeiture Fund. The money will go to help make up for cuts to the Agency’s budget. Chief Derek House stated, “We’ve been involved with them for years so this is an opportunity to be even more involved with them and continue the program even further.” The forfeiture money is comprised of federal money received from prosecutions and that the funds can be donated to non-profit organizations who deal with drug education, treatment and prevention such as A.S.A.P.
Mayor Rudder presented the Council with a board reappointment of Mike Bowling to the London Utility Commission. Mr. Bowling has served on the Utility Commission Board for many years.
A motion was made by Councilperson Nancy Vaughn and seconded by Councilperson Judson Weaver to reappoint Mike Bowling to the London Utility Commission Board.
Then upon this motion came the following vote:
Councilperson Kelly Greene, yes
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Councilperson Bobby Joe Parman, yes
Councilperson Danny Phelps, yes
Councilperson Nancy Vaughn, yes
Councilperson Judson Weaver, yes
An Ordinance Establishing a Six Month Limited Pilot Program for Certain Mobile Food Unit Vendors to Lawfully Operate in Designated Street Parking Areas and Providing for Licensing; Compliance with Ordinance and Program Requirements; Food Vending Zones; Hours of Operation; Insurance; and Fines not to Exceed Two Hundred Fifty Dollars ($250.00) for Each Violation; All Effective Upon Date of Publication was read for the first time by Attorney Larry G. Bryson.
A motion was made by Councilperson Nancy Vaughn and seconded by Councilperson Kelly Greene to approve the first reading of said Ordinance.
Then upon this motion came the following vote:
Councilperson Kelly Greene, yes
Councilperson Bobby Joe Parman, yes
Councilperson Danny Phelps, yes
Councilperson Nancy Vaughn, yes
Councilperson Judson Weaver, yes
Molly Barnett, Director of London Downtown informed the council members that Saturday, April 30 was a huge success for the work in Downtown London. Ms. Barnett thanked everyone for their hard work; the town looks wonderful. Ms. Barnett also talked about Thursday Night Live and asked that Main Street be closed during this time, which will begin on June 2 until August 11.
A motion was made by Councilperson Kelly Greene and seconded by Councilperson Danny Phelps to allow Main Street to be closed for Thursday Night Live beginning June 2, 2016.
Then upon this motion came the following vote:
Councilperson Kelly Greene, yes
Councilperson Bobby Joe Parman, yes
Councilperson Danny Phelps, yes
Councilperson Nancy Vaughn, yes
Councilperson Judson Weaver, yes
There being no further business, a motion was made by Councilperson Judson Weaver and seconded by Councilperson Kelly Greene to adjourn the meeting.
Then upon this motion came the following vote:
Councilperson Kelly Greene, yes
Councilperson Bobby Joe Parman, yes
Councilperson Danny Phelps, yes
Councilperson Nancy Vaughn, yes
Councilperson Judson Weaver, yes
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Mayor Rudder declared the meeting adjourned.
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MAYOR TROY RUDDER
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MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LONDON, KENTUCKY,
HELD APRIL 4, 2016
A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of London, Kentucky, was held April 4, 2016, at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall in London, Kentucky. Mayor Troy Rudder presided, and the following duly qualified and acting members of the City Council were present:
Councilperson Kelly Greene
Councilperson Jason Handy
Councilperson Bobby Joe Parman
Councilperson Danny Phelps
Councilperson Nancy Vaughn
Councilperson Judson Weaver
City Attorney Larry Bryson was present.
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The meeting was called to order by Mayor Troy Rudder.
A motion was made by Councilperson Nancy Vaughn and seconded by Councilperson Danny Phelps to approve the Minutes of March 7, March 11 and March 17, 2016 and to dispense with the readings of these minutes.
Then upon this motion came the following vote:
Councilperson Kelly Greene, yes
Councilperson Jason Handy, yes
Councilperson Bobby Joe Parman, yes
Councilperson Danny Phelps, yes
Councilperson Nancy Vaughn, yes
Councilperson Judson Weaver, yes
Chris Minton of Wildcat Harley-Davidson had submitted an Event Application for a 7K Run for June 25, 2016. No one was present regarding this event; therefore same was tabled until the next regular council meeting.
Zachary Stanifer was present on behalf of the American Cancer Society. Mr. Stanifer had presented an Event Application for a 5K Walk/Run for the American Cancer Society “5K for the Relay”. This Event is scheduled for June 25, 2016 at 7:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Mr. Stanifer stated he would like the South route.
A motion was made by Councilperson Kelly Greene and seconded by Councilperson Judson Weaver to approve the 5K for June 25, 2016 from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
Then upon this motion came the following vote:
Councilperson Kelly Greene, yes
Councilperson Jason Handy, yes
Councilperson Bobby Joe Parman, yes
Councilperson Danny Phelps, yes
Councilperson Nancy Vaughn, yes
Councilperson Judson Weaver, yes
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Christen Gilkison, activity director at Laurel Village, presented an Event Application for a 5K as a fundraiser to purchase a touch screen unit for the residents at Laurel Village. The 5K is scheduled for September 17, 2016 at 8:00 a.m.
A motion was made by Councilperson Nancy Vaughn to approve the 5K upon approval of the facility obtaining event insurance and approving a route with the London Police Chief, Derek House. Said motion was seconded by Councilperson Bobby Joe Parman.
Then upon this motion came the following vote:
Councilperson Kelly Greene, yes
Councilperson Jason Handy, yes
Councilperson Bobby Joe Parman, yes
Councilperson Danny Phelps, yes
Councilperson Nancy Vaughn, yes
Councilperson Judson Weaver, yes
Chris Robinson, London Tourism Director informed the council members that he is still waiting for an official start date from Frankfort concerning the construction at the Aerial Adventure Park. Mr. Robinson stated, “They’re ready once that’s permitted, but it’ll be a few weeks. It will be sometime this summer, not as early as we had hoped but probably sometime in June”.
Molly Barnett, Director of London Downtown informed the council members that the Redbud Ride is set for April 21 through April 23; there are approximately 789 registered riders, with 40% of those riders being new. “
There being no further business, a motion was made by Councilperson Jason Handy and seconded by Councilperson Kelly Greene to adjourn the meeting.
Then upon this motion came the following vote:
Councilperson Kelly Greene, yes
Councilperson Jason Handy, yes
Councilperson Bobby Joe Parman, yes
Councilperson Danny Phelps, yes
Councilperson Nancy Vaughn, yes
Councilperson Judson Weaver, yes
Mayor Rudder declared the meeting adjourned.
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MAYOR TROY RUDDER
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CAROLYN ADAMS
City Clerk