Town of Greensburg
Meeting Minutes
November 18, 2025
The Town of Greensburg met in regular session on Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 7:00 p.m.
Mayor Nicholas Carruth presided over the following members: Mr. Huey “Bubba” Travis, Mr. Luke Petitto, Mrs. Jo Ellen Carruth and Mr. David Allen Sain, and Mr. Aron Burton
Mr. Luke Petitto opened the meeting with an invocation, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor Carruth opened the floor for any public comments:
Mr. Terry Sibley of Sibley & Newell presented to the Council the proposed budget for 2026. Mr. Sibley discussed the revenues and expenses that are expected for the upcoming year. Once it has been reviewed and accepted, the Council will adopt the budget in the December meeting.
Upon a motion made by Mr. Luke Petitto and seconded by Mr. Aron Burton to adopt the amendments made to the 2025 Budget.
This motion passed 5-0.
Mrs. Maria Smith was present on behalf of Kent Oil to apply for Beer and Alcohol Licenses for Kent Kwik located at 5831 Highway 10. Mrs. Smith has all of the required documentation.
Upon a motion made by Mr. David Allen Sain and seconded by Mr. Aron Burton to approve the Beer and Alcohol licenses for Kent Oil DBA Kent Kwik.
This motion passed 5-0.
Mr. Jeff Meyers of PEEC was present to discuss his company and how they help apply for and obtain grants. Mr. Meyers stated that after conversations with Ms. Pope and Mayor Carruth, that they would be able to apply for grants for upgrades to the water and sewer system. Mr. Meyers would like to submit an application on behalf of the Town to the state for upgrades to the water and sewer system.
Upon a motion made by Mrs. Jo Ellen Carruth and seconded by Mr. Luke Petitto to give authority to Mr. Jeff Meyers of PEEC to apply for grants on behalf of the Town.
This motion passed 5-0.
Mayor’s Report:
Mayor Carruth informed the Council that Mr. David Templeton has been going around town marking the fire hydrants by painting them, and putting out reflective markers.
Upon a motion made by Mr. Aron Burton and seconded by Mr. David Allen Sain to approve the minutes from the October 14, 2025 meeting.
This motion passed 5-0.
Upon a motion made by Mr. Aron Burton and seconded by Mr. Huey “Bubba” Travis to approve the bills for the current month.
This motion passed 5-0.
Upon a motion made by Mr. David Allen Sain and seconded by Mr. Luke Petitto to accept the financial reports as presented.
This motion passed 5-0.
Water and Sewer Department:
Mrs. Ariel Pope informed the Council that the gate valve at the discharge line at the water tower is leaking. The Department of Health wrote it up as a citation. Ms. Pope applied for two extensions to correct the citation. Griner Drilling Services came out to see if they could repair the leak. However, there is not a shut off valve to be able to turn the water off to do the repair. It would cost around $12,500 to do the repair. Ms. Pope stated that she spoke with the Engineering Department to see if the repair could be put off until after the first of the year. She is waiting to hear a response.
Gas Department:
Mr. Douglas King informed the Council that there is an issue with the 3” feeder line on the south end of Highway 43. Pipeline Safety informed Mr. King that they could either do an above ground or under ground repair to fix this issue. There is also an issue with the regulator station. The components and materials needed to fix the station are no longer available due to the age of the station. Mr. King stated that we have around 30 months to get the line on Highway 43 in compliance before we will receive any types of citations. Mr. King will also obtain bids from three (3) contractors to do the repair work on the regulator station.
Fire Department:
Chief Burise informed the Council that the Fire Department is running smoothly. Currently working on getting everything up to code. Getting ready to do all of the pressure testing. Inspections will be done some time next year.
Police Department:
Chief Burise informed the Council that everything is running smoothly with the department. Citations are continuously being written. The Town has collected almost $15,000 in citation income since the month of August.
New Business:
Upon a motion made by Mrs. Jo Ellen Carruth and seconded by Mr. Luke Petitto to adopt the Holiday Schedule for the 2026 calendar year.
This motion passed 5-0
Mayor Carruth reminded the Council that the 2025 Ethics and Sexual Harassment Trainings were due by December 31, 2025.
Upon a motion made by Mr. Aron Burton and seconded by Mr. David Allen Sain to purchase a fire truck from Fire District #4 for the sum of $40,000.00.
This motion passed 5-0.
Upon a motion made by Mr. Luke Petitto and seconded by Mrs. Jo Ellen Carruth to add to the agenda to accept the appropriated RLS funds.
This motion passed 5-0.
The Council and Mayor Carruth discussed finding an appraiser and a project manager for the construction of the Community center and park improvements to be funded with monies appropriated from the RLS grants.
Upon a motion made by Mr. Luke Petitto and seconded by Mrs. Jo Ellen Carruth to add to the agenda the approval of the Christmas Parade Permit. The Christmas parade will be held on Saturday, December 13, 2025.
This motion passed 5-0.
Old Business:
Upon a motion by Mr. Allen Sain and seconded by Mr. Huey Travis to adjourn the meeting.
This motion passed 5-0.
The next meeting will be held on Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 7:00 p.m.
Nicholas Carruth
Nicholas Carruth, Mayor
Kaycee Bridges
Town Clerk