By GAGE WILSON
For Glasgow News 1
At its second meeting this month, Glasgow City Council welcomed a new officer to the police department and authorized legal action involving the Farmers Market facility as well as a condemnation action against Harris Subway, LLC.
The first legal matter involved STACO Building Co. and its parent company, Concentric Corp. of America, which served as the general contractor for construction of the farmers market off West Water Street in downtown Glasgow. The facility is visible from Main Street. Since the project’s completion, several subcontractors hired by STACO have yet to be paid for their work, with the unpaid invoices totaling more than $100,000.
The unpaid subcontractors filed liens last month naming Concentric Corp.
“I make a motion that the city council authorize our city attorney, Rich Alexander, to initiate and prosecute to conclusion the following legal actions,” said Councilman Terry Bunnell. “Number one, to pursue all legal claims that are had against STACO Building Incorporated as it relates to the farmers market construction project.”
Bunnell said the action would allow the project to be closed out and all outstanding claims to be paid.
Bunnell went on to request authorization for Alexander to begin condemnation proceedings against Harris Subway, LLC. The action is the legal process by which a governmental body can obtain a judicial easement when negotiations fail.
In this case, the easement is needed to allow cranes and other heavy construction equipment access to the site for the study, demolition and eventual reconstruction of the pedestrian bridge between the Barren County Clerk’s Office and Subway on the square.
The city first addressed the need for the easement during a March meeting of the council’s finance committee, and officials initially believed the matter would be resolved after paperwork was drafted and sent to the Subway owner’s attorney, according to Mayor Henry Royse in April.
However, little progress has been made since then. With the project already budgeted and time-sensitive, the city is now pursuing condemnation proceedings to expedite the process.
The council authorized Alexander to move forward with both legal actions.
When asked, Alexander declined to comment because both matters are pending.
The meeting then moved on to three municipal orders reappointing Joan Norris and Bill Anderson to the Code Enforcement Board and Amy Irwin to the Glasgow Municipal Airport Board.
Royse concluded the meeting by highlighting a busy weekend for Entertain Glasgow. The Green River Band will perform Friday on the public square, followed Saturday by Darryl Worley and Colton Kise at Beaver Creek Park.
He also announced two new stops on the city bus route: Save A Lot on East Main Street and BrightView on Happy Valley Road.
The next council meeting is scheduled for Aug. 10 at 6 p.m.
Key Facts
– Glasgow City Council met Monday evening at City Hall
– Council authorized legal action over the Bounty of the Barrens Farmers Market project
– More than $100,000 is reportedly owed to subcontractors on the project
– City attorney was also authorized to begin condemnation proceedings against Harris Subway, LLC
– Easement is needed for crane and equipment access to repair the downtown pedestrian bridge
– Glasgow Police Officer Rebecca Parsons was sworn in during the meeting
– Council reappointed members to the Code Enforcement Board and Municipal Airport Board
– New bus stops were announced at Save A Lot and BrightView
– Entertain Glasgow concerts are planned this weekend on the square and at Beaver Trail Park
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