AGENDA
CITY OF RUSSELL SPRINGS
RUSSELL SPRINGS CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL CALLED MEETING
DECEMBER 18, 2019
7:00 A.M.
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MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
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MUNICIPAL ORDER 2019-01: ADOPTION OF OFFICIAL CITY HOLIDAYS
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ADJOURNMENT
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12-11-2019
AGENDA
CITY OF RUSSELL SPRINGS
RUSSELL SPRINGS CITY COUNCIL MEETING
December 12, 2019
6:00 P.M.
PRAYER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
- MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
- ROLL CALL
III. ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES
- ACCEPTANCE OF CASH DISBURSEMENTS & FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
- OLD BUSINESS
- NEW BUSINESS
- HEALTH INSURANCE DISCUSSION
- PVA BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT APPOINTMENT
- EXECUTIVE SESSION PER KRS 61.810(1)(f) – DISCUSSION OR HEARING WHICH MIGHT LEAD TO THE APPOINTMENT, DISCIPLINE, OR DISMISSAL OF AN INDIVIDUAL EMPLOYEE
- MAYOR’S UPDATE
ADJOURNMENT
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11-21-2019
AGENDA
CITY OF RUSSELL SPRINGS
RUSSELL SPRINGS CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL CALLED MEETING NOVEMBER 22, 2019
7:00 A.M.
- MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
- SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE 2019-05: AMENDMENT TO WATER RATE ORDINANCE 2018-01
- SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE 2019-06: AMENDMENT TO SEWER RATE ORDINANCE 2018-02
- SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE 2019-07: AMENDMENT TO GARBAGE RATE
- RESOLUTION 2019-06 – RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING MAYOR THOMAS TO NEGOTIATE AND SIGN NECESSARY DOCUMENTS TO FINANCE THE NEW RUSSELL SPRINGS POLICE DEPARTMENT/ABC BUILDING
- ADJOURNMENT
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11-13-2019
AGENDA
CITY OF RUSSELL SPRINGS RUSSELL SPRINGS CITY COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 14, 2019
6:00 P.M.
PRAYER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
- MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
- ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES
- OLD BUSINESS
- NEW BUSINESS
- FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE 2019-05: AMENDEMENT TO WATER RATE ORDINANCE 2018-01
- FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE 2019-06: AMENDEMENT TO SEWER RATE ORDINANCE 2018-02
- FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE 2019-07: AMENDEMENT TO GARBAGE RATE ORDINANCE 1999-02
- EXECUTIVE SESSION PER KRS 61.810(1)(C) – DISCUSSION OF PROPOSED OR PENDING LITIGATION
- MAYOR’S UPDATE ADJOURNMENT
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10-31-2019
AGENDA
CITY OF RUSSELL SPRINGS
RUSSELL SPRINGS CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL CALLED MEETING
NOVEMBER 1, 2019
7:00 A.M.
I. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
II. RESOLUTION 2019-05 – RESOLUTION ADOPTING AND APPROVING THE EXECUTION OF A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF RUSSELL SPRINGS AND THE COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY, TRANSPORTATION CABINET, DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS
III.ADOPTION OF TWO STREETS INTO THE CITY ROAD SYSTEM
IV.ADJOURNMENT
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10-20-2019
AGENDA
CITY OF RUSSELL SPRINGS
RUSSELL SPRINGS CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL CALLED MEETING JOINT MEETING WITH CITY OF JAMESTOWN CITY COUNCIL
RUSSELL COUNTY COURTHOUSE FISCAL COURT ROOM
410 MONUMENT SQUARE JAMESTOWN, KY
OCTOBER 21, 2019 6:00 P.M.
PRAYER – DENNIS PRICE, RUSSELL SPRINGS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – RUSSELL SPRINGS, JAMESTOWN, AND SALEM ELEMENTARY STUDENTS
- MEETING CALLED TO ORDER – ROLL CALL
- KLC RECOGNITION OF SENATOR MAX WISE AND SENATE BILL 1
III. SIGNING PROCLAMATION
ADJOURNMENT
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10-9-19
AGENDA
CITY OF RUSSELL SPRINGS
RUSSELL SPRINGS CITY COUNCIL MEETING
OCTOBER 10, 2019
6:00 P.M.
PRAYER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
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ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES
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ACCEPTANCE OF CASH DISBURSEMENTS & FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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OLD BUSINESS
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NEW BUSINESS
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ZONING BOARD APPOINTMENT
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MAYOR’S UPDATE
ADJOURNMENT
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9-23-2019
Mayor Thomas has proclaimed today as H. M. Bottom Day! Happy 80th Birthday, Mr. Bottom!
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9-20-2019
I am happy to announce we have signed a long term water and wastewater agreement with the City of Jamestown. I’d like to thank Mayor Shearer, Jamestown City Council, and our City Council for making this agreement possible. I look forward to the two cities working together. ~ Mayor Eddie Thomas
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9-13-2019
AGENDA
CITY OF RUSSELL SPRINGS
RUSSELL SPRINGS CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL CALLED MEETING
SEPTEMBER 16, 2019
7:00 A.M.
l. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
ll. 2ND READING OF ORDINANCE 2019-04 – AN ORDINANCE LEVYING THE ANNUAL AD VALOREM TAX ON REAL, PROPERTY, MOTOR VEHICLES AND MOTOR BOATS AND OTHER PERSONAL PROPERTY FOR CITY PURPOSES IN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF RUSSELL SPRINGS, KENTUCKY FOR THE YEAR 2019
lll. ADJOURNMENT
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9-11-2019
AGENDA
CITY OF RUSSELL SPRINGS
RUSSELL SPRINGS CITY COUNCIL MEETING
SEPTEMBER 12, 2019
6:00 P.M.
PRAYER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
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ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES
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ACCEPTANCE OF CASH DISBURSEMENTS & FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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OLD BUSINESS
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BOND UPDATE
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NEW BUSINESS
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CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION APPROVING WATER PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH CITY OF JAMESTOWN
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CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION APPOVING WASTEWATER TREATMENT AGREEMENT WITH CITY OF JAMESTOWN
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911 AGREEMENT
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2019 PROPERTY TAX RATE DISCUSSION
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MAIN STREET RENEWAL PLAN
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MAYOR’S UPDATE
ADJOURNMENT
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8-11-2019
CITY OF RUSSELL SPRINGS
RUSSELL SPRINGS CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL CALLED MEETING
AUGUST 12, 2019
7:00 A.M.
- MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
- REFINANCING WATER & SEWER BONDS
- ADJOURNMENT
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8-8-2019
Russell Springs Mayor Eddie Thomas swore in Clete McAninich as the new school resource officer on Thursday night. McAninich will be placed at the Russell County High School where he will perform his duties as School Resource officer for a total of 172 days.
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AGENDA
CITY OF RUSSELL SPRINGS
RUSSELL SPRINGS CITY COUNCIL MEETING
AUGUST 8, 2019
6:00 P.M.
PRAYER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
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ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES
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ACCEPTANCE OF CASH DISBURSEMENTS & FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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OLD BUSINESS
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UPDATE ON SURPLUS OF VEHICLES
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NEW BUSINESS
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EXECUTIVE SESSION – PURSUANT to KRS 61.810, (1)(b)
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MAYOR’S UPDATE
ADJOURNMENT
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7-19-2019
We are pleased to release the new logo for the City of Russell Springs. The water looks back to where our community got its start. Our community is deeply connected with the water of local springs and creeks, as well as Cumberland River and Lake Cumberland. We grew up on these banks and we still love these waters. The tree signifies our hopes for the future of Russell Springs. Our hope is that this would be a place of full and vibrant life, that we would offer a shade and a shelter, a place of welcome, and that our city would grow to new heights. The tag line “where community matters” is the mission set before us all. Our community, the people of Russell Springs, that’s what matters.
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7-9-2019
AGENDA
CITY OF RUSSELL SPRINGS
RUSSELL SPRINGS CITY COUNCIL MEETING
JULY 11, 2019
6:00 P.M.
PRAYER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
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ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES
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ACCEPTANCE OF CASH DISBURSEMENTS & FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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OLD BUSINESS
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RUSSELL COUNTY CONSERVATION OFFICE & RUSSELL COUNTY JAYCEES
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CITY NOTIFICATION SYSTEM
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UPDATE ON SURPLUS OF VEHICLES
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NEW BUSINESS
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RENEWAL OF INSURANCE
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ETHICS BOARD APPOINTMENTS
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MAYOR’S UPDATE
ADJOURNMENT
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6-15-2019
Congratulations to the 2019 City of Russell Springs Scholarship Recipients Kate Proctor, Jordan Helm!
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6-14-2019
AGENDA
CITY OF RUSSELL SPRINGS
RUSSELL SPRINGS CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL CALLED MEETING
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MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
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SECOND READING – ORDINANCE 19-02 – ORDINANCE FOR ANNUAL BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2019-2020
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SECOND READING – ORDINANCE 19-03 – AMENDED ORDINANCE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2018-2019
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ADJOURNMENT
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6-12-2019
AGENDA
CITY OF RUSSELL SPRINGS
RUSSELL SPRINGS CITY COUNCIL MEETING
JUNE 13, 2019
6:00 P.M.
PRAYER
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MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
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ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES
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ACCEPTANCE OF CASH DISBURSEMENTS & FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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OLD BUSINESS
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CITY NOTIFICATION SYSTEM
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UPDATE ON SURPLUS OF PROPERTY, EQUIPMENT, AND VEHICLES
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NEW BUSINESS
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SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS
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ADOPTION OF SK LANE INTO CITY ROAD SYSTEM
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INTERLOCAL ROAD AGREEMENT WITH RUSSELL COUNTY FISCAL COURT
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CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD APPOINTMENTS
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KLC – POLICY & PROCEDURES UPDATES
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FIRST READING – ORDINANCE 19-02 – ORDINANCE FOR ANNUAL BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2019-2020
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FIRST READING – ORDINANCE 19-03 – AMENDED ORDINANCE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2018-2019
ADJOURNMENT
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6-5-2019
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5-8-2019
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4-16-2019
Mayor Eddie Thomas received a surprise visit by some of the players of the Russell County High School Baseball Team. They stopped by to thank Mayor Thomas and City Council for all their support and encouragement. Go Lakers!
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Mayor Thomas, along with the leadership team from Newcomb Oil, met this morning in Frankfort with Secretary Greg Thomas of the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. On behalf of Mayor Thomas, thank you to all of those working with us for the betterment of our community.
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4-11-2019
Russell Springs City Council Meeting Agenda
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4-9-2019
The Russell County Honor Guard held a flag raising ceremony at the Russell County Senior Citizens Center.
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4-3-2019
City of Russell Springs 2018 Water Quality Report
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3-18-2019
Special Called Meeting of the Russell Springs City Council
AGENDA
CITY OF RUSSELL SPRINGS
RUSSELL SPRINGS CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL CALLED MEETING
MARCH 18, 2019
7:00 A.M.
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MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
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SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE 2019-01 – AMENDMENTS TO CITY’S ALCOHOL BEVERAGE CONTROL ORDINANCE 2016-02
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ADJOURNMENT
3-14-2019
Russell Springs City Council Meeting Agenda
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3-4-2019
Special called meeting of the Russell Springs City Council
AGENDA
CITY OF RUSSELL SPRINGS
RUSSELL SPRINGS CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL CALLED MEETING
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MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
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PURCHASE OF PROPERTY
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ADJOURNMENT
2-28-2019
Special Called Meeting of Russell Springs City Council
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2-25-2019
Lake Cumberland Reaches Historic Water Levels
Water levels have reached and all time high of 756.07 and they continue to climb. The Army Corps of Engineers are releasing water at a record rate of 60,000 cubic feet per second.
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2-13-2019
Russell Springs City Council Meeting Agenda
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1-9-2019
Russell Springs City Council Meeting Agenda
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1-2-19
Mayor Thomas being sworn in by Judge Lawson.
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12-14-18
Outgoing Mayor Eric Selby receiving parting gift from Councilman David Blakey on behalf of the RS City Council
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12-12-18
Russell Springs City Council Meeting Agenda
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11-15-18
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11-11-18
Happy Veterans Day!
From Mayor Selby, City Council, & City Employees
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11-7-18
Russell Springs City Council Meeting Agenda
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10-31-18
Trunk or Treat held on Main Street last night was a huge success! From the Mayor, City Council, and employees of the City of Russell Springs Happy Halloween!
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10-29-18
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10-18-18
The annual City of Russell Springs Trunk or Treat will be held on Main Street on October 31st from 5 pm – 7 pm. In addition to trunk or treat the local churches will be hosting their Harvest Walk from 5 pm – 7 pm also. (The Harvest Walk will be weather permitting, if it is raining, it will be cancelled.) And if the weather should be a factor for trunk or treat, we will announce an alternative plan. So please make plans to dress up and join us on Main Street this year! We look forward to seeing everyone!
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10-17-18
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10-10-18
Russell Springs City Council Meeting Agenda
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9-25-2018
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9-24-2018
Festival at the Springs October 5th and 6th! Hope to see you there!
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9-12-2018
Russell Springs City Council Meeting Agenda
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Parmalee will be rocking the Russell Springs City Park during the 2018 Festival at the Springs on October 6th!
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8-25-2018
Mayor Eric Selby swore in our newest officer, Mr. Lucas Justice. Welcome to the force, Officer Justice.
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8-8-2018
Russell Springs City Council Meeting Agenda
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7-23-2018
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7-11-2018
Russell Springs City Council Meeting Agenda
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7-10-2018
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6-13-18
Russell Springs City Council Meeting Agenda
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6-6-18
Special called meeting of the Russell Springs City Council
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5-10-18
Russell Springs City Council Meeting Agenda
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5/9/18
GROUND BREAKING NEWS
City and County officials joined Mr. Chintu Patel for his ground breaking ceremony located on U.S. 127 joining the Louie B. Nunn Cumberland Parkway. In attendance from left to right, Councilmen David Blakey, Councilmen Larry Skaggs, Russell County Judge Executive Gary Robertson, Mr. & Mrs. Chintu Patel, Mayor Eric Selby, Magistrate Larry Holt, Tyler McGowan Owner of McGowan Excavating, and Brett Aaron with First National Bank of Russell Springs.
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4/30/18
On behalf of Mayor Selby, Chief Irvin, City Council, and City Hall Staff, we wish Sergeant Troy Young and Assistant Chief Jamie Rogers a happy and blessed retirement!
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4/18/18
Special called meeting of the Russell Springs City Council
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4/11/18
Russell Springs City Council Meeting Agenda
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4/9/18
Special called meeting of the Russell Springs City Council
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4/2/18
The boil water advisory has been lifted for Old Columbia Road, Shepherd Drive and surrounding ares.
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4/2/2018
Happy Retirement, Sergeant Young!
Mayor Selby, City Council, & Staff
The Russell Springs Police Department would like to say Thank you and extend our deepest Congratulations and best wishes to Sergeant Troy Young (753) on his retirement! Thank you Troy for your dedication and service for over the past 20+ years! You will be greatly missed!
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4/1/18
The City of Russell Springs has experienced a water main break on Old Columbia Road near Shepherd Drive in Russell Springs. Residents in the surrounding area may experience low water pressure or water outages while repairs are being made.
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3/28/18
Special called meeting of the Russell Springs City Council
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3/28/18
In observance of Good Friday, Russell Springs City Hall will close at 11:00 am on March 30th. Regular office hours will resume on Monday, April 2nd.
Happy Easter from Mayor Eric Selby, City Council, and Staff!
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3/7/18
Russell Springs City Council Meeting Agenda
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2/22/18
PRESS RELEASE
Russell Springs Annual Water Quality Report
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2/16/18
The City of Russell Springs has received an Area Development Fund (ADF) grant for $42,188.32. The city will purchase two 2018 Transit 150 LR vans, which will be leased to Senior Services at the Regional Kitchen for the purpose of meal delivery to senior citizens. Pictured, left to right: Darryl McGaha, Russell Springs Mayor Eric Selby, and Jeric DeVore.
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2/15/18
Russell Springs City offices will be closed for Presidents’ Day
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2/14/18
Russell Springs City Council had a Special Called Meeting Tuesday
On Tuesday evening the Russell Springs City Council voted to take over control of the Russell Springs Cemetery located next to Veterans Fair Grounds.
Mayor Eric Selby said the cemetery is debt free and will soon be taken over by the city.
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2/13/18
Russell Springs Mayor Eric Selby and a representative of the Kentucky Rural Water Association, has released a statement to WJRS News on the recent statement released over the weekend by Jamestown Mayor Nick Shearer. Statement and news clips are credited to WJRS.
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2/1/18
The Russell Springs Police Department would like to say Thank you and extend our deepest Congratulations and best wishes to Assistant Chief Jamie Rogers (751) on his retirement! Thank you Jamie for your sacrifice and dedication of the past 20 years to serving others! You will be greatly missed!
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11/8/17
Christmas Parade 2017 Sights and Sounds of Christmas
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9/12/17
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8/18/17
October 20th and 21st, 2017 Festival at the Springs. Contact : Kevin Johnson 270 585 6900
or Justine Johnson 270 585 3223
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8/18/17
City offices will be closed for Labor day on Monday September 4, 2017.
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7-4-17
City Offices will be closed for Independence Day
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1-4-2017
UPDATE to water service outage
The water main leak has been located and it is currently being repaired. Water service should start to come back this evening, as water towers refill, etc. The problem was a broken 8″ water main pipe along a wood line where the leaking water was running into a creek without being noticed, making it very difficult to find, especially with yesterday’s rain.
As of now, anyone in the Russell Springs water district that experienced a water outage during this event should consider themselves under a boil water advisory until further notice. It will take some time for all the lines to flush out and get back to normal operation.
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1-3-2017
The Russell Springs Water District is experiencing a major underground water leak that has disrupted service to most of the area. As of this writing, the wherabouts of the leak remains unknown. Crews were out continuously today, scouring the area and performing tests to locate the problem. There is an outside leak detection company that is coming on Wednesday, January 4th to help locate the problem area. They are part of the Rural Water Association. Once found, immediate work will begin to repair the damaged pipe and restore service. The timeframe for having water back on is currently unknown, but we will update as soon as we can.
In the mean time, there are a few places that provide water:
Russell Springs City Hall has bottled water behind the Police Station;
Anna’s Garden in mid-town from 8am to 4pm Central Time has access to a hose from a hydrant;
Jamestown Fire Department has an outside water dispenser, where for $.50 you can get up to 50 gallons of water in your container.
We will provide updates as they are available.
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1-24-2014
City of Russell Springs utilities crews are in the process of installing home and business line and meter installs to the new natural gas pipeline that has been being installed around the county for the past few months. The new natural gas that will be available through the City of Russell Springs Utilities Department will be a great new addition to residents’ homes and businesses around the area. Natural gas is one of the safest and most efficient forms of heating and cooking fuels, as well as fuel for clothes dryers, water heaters and fireplaces. For more information or to request a discounted hookup while crews are still here and available contact Terry Russell at the Russell Springs City Hall Utilities Department at (270) 866-3981 TODAY!
Crews rolling out the new natural gas lines throughout the county by trenching or underground directional boring in places.
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1-22-2014
If you have had a pipe freeze and suspect you may have a water leak that you cannot readily see, locate your water meter and take a look at the face of the dial. Make sure ALL water is turned off in the house, then observe the meter face. The small, red triangle is used to indicate minute water usage. If it is rotating, you have water usage somewhere. It could be a toilet running due to an internal leak, or it could be a small leak in a pipe from the freeze. Either way, it is time to take a closer look because it is costing YOU money. If you see water coming up from the ground, notify the water department immediately at (270) 866-3981.
It looks as though the winter of 2013 / 2014 is shaping up to be one of the coldest ones we have seen in a few years. The brutally low temperatures combined with the wind has really tested the plumbing, both city owned and privately owned around the county. The water department has received several calls from customers thinking their water was turned off, when in fact the water had frozen in those homeowners’ pipes and blocked the flow. In most cases, when the water thaws out, you have the chance of the affected pipe being cracked and leaking now. Keep in mind that if you have a leak on your side of the water meter, it is your responsibility to call us to turn it off for you while repairs are made, because you will be billed for any water through the meter no matter where it went. Our water department has software to alert crews to the possibility of a leak, but many times it is days before it shows on the report. That can be several thousand gallons later.
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11-20-2014
The City Of Russell Springs is now accepting major credit and debit cards for payment of water bills and some Police Department fines, as well as business licenses. There is a $.50 per transaction convenience fee applied to the bill you are paying with this type of payment method. Eventually, you will also have the ability to use your credit card on this website to pay your bill. We will post an update as soon as that service is available to you. The cards we accept are valid Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express cards in the account holders name. We also offer a direct monthly bank account debit for paying your water bill as well. If you are interested in this option, stop in to fill out the paperwork and we will get your direct debit started with next month’s bill. We also offer 24 hour access to the drop box on the front door to City Hall and our drive up window through the week from 7am to 4pm.
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12-12-18
Russell Springs City Council Meeting Agenda
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11-15-18
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11-11-18
Happy Veterans Day!
From Mayor Selby, City Council, & City Employees
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11-7-18
Russell Springs City Council Meeting Agenda
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10-31-18
Trunk or Treat held on Main Street last night was a huge success! From the Mayor, City Council, and employees of the City of Russell Springs Happy Halloween!
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10-29-18
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10-18-18
The annual City of Russell Springs Trunk or Treat will be held on Main Street on October 31st from 5 pm – 7 pm. In addition to trunk or treat the local churches will be hosting their Harvest Walk from 5 pm – 7 pm also. (The Harvest Walk will be weather permitting, if it is raining, it will be cancelled.) And if the weather should be a factor for trunk or treat, we will announce an alternative plan. So please make plans to dress up and join us on Main Street this year! We look forward to seeing everyone!
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10-17-18
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10-10-18
Russell Springs City Council Meeting Agenda
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9-25-2018
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9-24-2018
Festival at the Springs October 5th and 6th! Hope to see you there!
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9-12-2018
Russell Springs City Council Meeting Agenda
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Parmalee will be rocking the Russell Springs City Park during the 2018 Festival at the Springs on October 6th!
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8-25-2018
Mayor Eric Selby swore in our newest officer, Mr. Lucas Justice. Welcome to the force, Officer Justice.
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8-8-2018
Russell Springs City Council Meeting Agenda
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7-23-2018
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7-11-2018
Russell Springs City Council Meeting Agenda
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7-10-2018
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6-13-18
Russell Springs City Council Meeting Agenda
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6-6-18
Special called meeting of the Russell Springs City Council
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5-10-18
Russell Springs City Council Meeting Agenda
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5/9/18
GROUND BREAKING NEWS
City and County officials joined Mr. Chintu Patel for his ground breaking ceremony located on U.S. 127 joining the Louie B. Nunn Cumberland Parkway. In attendance from left to right, Councilmen David Blakey, Councilmen Larry Skaggs, Russell County Judge Executive Gary Robertson, Mr. & Mrs. Chintu Patel, Mayor Eric Selby, Magistrate Larry Holt, Tyler McGowan Owner of McGowan Excavating, and Brett Aaron with First National Bank of Russell Springs.
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4/30/18
On behalf of Mayor Selby, Chief Irvin, City Council, and City Hall Staff, we wish Sergeant Troy Young and Assistant Chief Jamie Rogers a happy and blessed retirement!
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4/18/18
Special called meeting of the Russell Springs City Council
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4/11/18
Russell Springs City Council Meeting Agenda
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4/9/18
Special called meeting of the Russell Springs City Council
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4/2/18
The boil water advisory has been lifted for Old Columbia Road, Shepherd Drive and surrounding ares.
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4/2/2018
Happy Retirement, Sergeant Young!
Mayor Selby, City Council, & Staff
The Russell Springs Police Department would like to say Thank you and extend our deepest Congratulations and best wishes to Sergeant Troy Young (753) on his retirement! Thank you Troy for your dedication and service for over the past 20+ years! You will be greatly missed!
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4/1/18
The City of Russell Springs has experienced a water main break on Old Columbia Road near Shepherd Drive in Russell Springs. Residents in the surrounding area may experience low water pressure or water outages while repairs are being made.
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3/28/18
Special called meeting of the Russell Springs City Council
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3/28/18
In observance of Good Friday, Russell Springs City Hall will close at 11:00 am on March 30th. Regular office hours will resume on Monday, April 2nd.
Happy Easter from Mayor Eric Selby, City Council, and Staff!
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3/7/18
Russell Springs City Council Meeting Agenda
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2/22/18
PRESS RELEASE
Russell Springs Annual Water Quality Report
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2/16/18
The City of Russell Springs has received an Area Development Fund (ADF) grant for $42,188.32. The city will purchase two 2018 Transit 150 LR vans, which will be leased to Senior Services at the Regional Kitchen for the purpose of meal delivery to senior citizens. Pictured, left to right: Darryl McGaha, Russell Springs Mayor Eric Selby, and Jeric DeVore.
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2/15/18
Russell Springs City offices will be closed for Presidents’ Day
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2/14/18
Russell Springs City Council had a Special Called Meeting Tuesday
On Tuesday evening the Russell Springs City Council voted to take over control of the Russell Springs Cemetery located next to Veterans Fair Grounds.
Mayor Eric Selby said the cemetery is debt free and will soon be taken over by the city.
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2/13/18
Russell Springs Mayor Eric Selby and a representative of the Kentucky Rural Water Association, has released a statement to WJRS News on the recent statement released over the weekend by Jamestown Mayor Nick Shearer. Statement and news clips are credited to WJRS.
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2/1/18
The Russell Springs Police Department would like to say Thank you and extend our deepest Congratulations and best wishes to Assistant Chief Jamie Rogers (751) on his retirement! Thank you Jamie for your sacrifice and dedication of the past 20 years to serving others! You will be greatly missed!
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11/8/17
Christmas Parade 2017 Sights and Sounds of Christmas
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9/12/17
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8/18/17
October 20th and 21st, 2017 Festival at the Springs. Contact : Kevin Johnson 270 585 6900
or Justine Johnson 270 585 3223
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8/18/17
City offices will be closed for Labor day on Monday September 4, 2017.
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7-4-17
City Offices will be closed for Independence Day
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1-4-2017
UPDATE to water service outage
The water main leak has been located and it is currently being repaired. Water service should start to come back this evening, as water towers refill, etc. The problem was a broken 8″ water main pipe along a wood line where the leaking water was running into a creek without being noticed, making it very difficult to find, especially with yesterday’s rain.
As of now, anyone in the Russell Springs water district that experienced a water outage during this event should consider themselves under a boil water advisory until further notice. It will take some time for all the lines to flush out and get back to normal operation.
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1-3-2017
The Russell Springs Water District is experiencing a major underground water leak that has disrupted service to most of the area. As of this writing, the wherabouts of the leak remains unknown. Crews were out continuously today, scouring the area and performing tests to locate the problem. There is an outside leak detection company that is coming on Wednesday, January 4th to help locate the problem area. They are part of the Rural Water Association. Once found, immediate work will begin to repair the damaged pipe and restore service. The timeframe for having water back on is currently unknown, but we will update as soon as we can.
In the mean time, there are a few places that provide water:
Russell Springs City Hall has bottled water behind the Police Station;
Anna’s Garden in mid-town from 8am to 4pm Central Time has access to a hose from a hydrant;
Jamestown Fire Department has an outside water dispenser, where for $.50 you can get up to 50 gallons of water in your container.
We will provide updates as they are available.
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1-24-2014
City of Russell Springs utilities crews are in the process of installing home and business line and meter installs to the new natural gas pipeline that has been being installed around the county for the past few months. The new natural gas that will be available through the City of Russell Springs Utilities Department will be a great new addition to residents’ homes and businesses around the area. Natural gas is one of the safest and most efficient forms of heating and cooking fuels, as well as fuel for clothes dryers, water heaters and fireplaces. For more information or to request a discounted hookup while crews are still here and available contact Terry Russell at the Russell Springs City Hall Utilities Department at (270) 866-3981 TODAY!
Crews rolling out the new natural gas lines throughout the county by trenching or underground directional boring in places.
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1-22-2014
If you have had a pipe freeze and suspect you may have a water leak that you cannot readily see, locate your water meter and take a look at the face of the dial. Make sure ALL water is turned off in the house, then observe the meter face. The small, red triangle is used to indicate minute water usage. If it is rotating, you have water usage somewhere. It could be a toilet running due to an internal leak, or it could be a small leak in a pipe from the freeze. Either way, it is time to take a closer look because it is costing YOU money. If you see water coming up from the ground, notify the water department immediately at (270) 866-3981.
It looks as though the winter of 2013 / 2014 is shaping up to be one of the coldest ones we have seen in a few years. The brutally low temperatures combined with the wind has really tested the plumbing, both city owned and privately owned around the county. The water department has received several calls from customers thinking their water was turned off, when in fact the water had frozen in those homeowners’ pipes and blocked the flow. In most cases, when the water thaws out, you have the chance of the affected pipe being cracked and leaking now. Keep in mind that if you have a leak on your side of the water meter, it is your responsibility to call us to turn it off for you while repairs are made, because you will be billed for any water through the meter no matter where it went. Our water department has software to alert crews to the possibility of a leak, but many times it is days before it shows on the report. That can be several thousand gallons later.
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11-20-2014
The City Of Russell Springs is now accepting major credit and debit cards for payment of water bills and some Police Department fines, as well as business licenses. There is a $.50 per transaction convenience fee applied to the bill you are paying with this type of payment method. Eventually, you will also have the ability to use your credit card on this website to pay your bill. We will post an update as soon as that service is available to you. The cards we accept are valid Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express cards in the account holders name. We also offer a direct monthly bank account debit for paying your water bill as well. If you are interested in this option, stop in to fill out the paperwork and we will get your direct debit started with next month’s bill. We also offer 24 hour access to the drop box on the front door to City Hall and our drive up window through the week from 7am to 4pm.
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