Haney v. City of Somerset

CATINNA, Commissioner.

Robert J. Haney, a citizen, resident, and taxpayer of the City of Somerset, appeals from a judgment of the Pulaski Circuit Court approving the issuance and sale of revenue bonds by the City of Somerset, the proceeds of which are to be used for the construction of a gas transmission pipeline.

The City of Somerset owns and operates a municipal natural gas distribution system. The system is not engaged in the primary production of natural gas, its function being confined exclusively to distributing natural gas purchased from other producers. The supply of gas available to…