The Columbia City Council met on Monday, October 6, 2025 for their regular monthly meeting.
The Council heard from the Trabue Russell House. Board members presented a check from Christan Bell Montgomery Gimbel for $5000.00 to the city for preservation of the Trabue Russell House. Board members: Mary Ann Loy, Chuck Rogers, Susan Loy, and Susan Upchurch were in attendance.
Janell Dixon, Public Affairs Specialist, with the U.S. Small Business Administration was in-house to give an update on services offered through the Economic Injury Disaster Loan.
The Council authorized the Mayor to sign the contract through Kentucky Utilities for the new LED lighting project (previously approved).
The Council voted to surplus two police equipment items.
Approval was given for a quotation for cameras to be utilized at Citizens Park on Burkesville Street.
The Council approved the fall paving quote. It includes (all and/or) portions of: Knox Street, Baker Street, Cole Street, Jefferson Alley, and the Columbia City Park on Fairground Street.
The Council gave approval for the Mayor to submit an application for an ARC Grant (Appalachian Regional Commission) for a gas line update. It will cover part of Sandusky Street, Oak Street, WAIN Street areas and give update to line for future expansion at Lindsey Wilson University.
The Council gave authorization for the Mayor to sign FEMA DRKY4875. This is the final paperwork for reimbursement for the second FEMA declared disaster, which was declared in Adair County.
The Mayor noted, per the Department of Local Government, she needs permission to closeout our current CDBG (Community Development Block Grant) and grant permission for the Lake Cumberland Area Development District to proceed. This releases the City of Columba from any further obligation; but, does not release Synergy (currently leasing). The Mayor noted that Synergy was behind in their lease payment; and, that they were determining processes to be done.
The City Council authorized the Mayor to apply for a Kentucky League of Cities Liability Grant.
