City of Mount Washington
Minutes of the Regularly Scheduled Council Meeting
December 8, 2003
City Hall Annex Building, 186 Branham Way
Mayor Sullivan called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. with the following Council members present: Sam Beichler, Joetta Calhoun, Lloyd Dooley, Sid Griffin, Ralph Lutes, and Larry Porter.
Also present were City Clerk Christi Franklin, City Treasurer Peggy Brinkman, Utility Superintendent Ronnie Fick, City Engineer Dave Derrick and City Attorney Rodney Burress.
Betty Froleicher gave the invocation and Ralph Lutes led the pledge of Allegiance.
Minutes
Sid Griffin made a motion to accept the minutes of the November 24, 2003 meeting as written. Ralph Lutes seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously by a roll call vote.
Due to the fact that the City Council did not receive a draft copy of the proposed wrecker policy, Sid Griffin made a motion to table the wrecker service issue until the next meeting. Larry Porter seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously by a roll call vote.
Sam Beichler introduced and the Council held first reading of an ordinance annexing 1.41 acres, more or less, known as the Gary and Brenda Owen property located on Highway 44 East. This ordinance was read by the Council previously, but the legal description did not match the plat.
Mayor Sullivan said that the Council and City Clerk worked on the insurance rates and took the increase from 20% to 8%.
Guests to Address the Council
Karen Burns addressed the Council regarding the wrecker service issue. She stated that she followed the regulations to get on the wrecker service list and she pays taxes. Four out of the five wrecker services don’t have a problem, and being on the list is a privilege, not a right. She said she does sub lease with another service and felt the bidding process will fail because one company cannot handle all the calls. As for the definition of “office”, she is available 24/7 and that should satisfy the requirement. Discussion followed.
David Proctor said that he agreed with Ms. Burns comments. He heard that someone previously said he sub leases at 190 Delania Drive, and he does not. He has the capability to store and secure vehicles in his garage and has complied with the City’s regulations to get on the list. As for bidding, he felt that one wrecker service cannot handle all the calls.
Betty Froleicher wished all a merry Christmas and a happy New Year.
Report from the Council
Joetta Calhoun announced that the City has been approved for a $100,000 recreational trails grant for the new City Park.
Sam Beichler stated that within a five mile radius of the by-pass and Highway 44, 4,390 possible residential sites have been approved. He would like Rodney Burress to explore the possibility of annexing the south end on the by-pass to the Jefferson County line and Old Bardstown Road from the by-pass to the City limits. Discussion followed. Dave Derrick will put together aerial photos indicating the proposed areas and present it to the Council. Mr. Beichler reported that the paving of Landis Lane will be finished tomorrow. He also stated that if the Council cancels the December 22nd meeting, five weeks is too long a gap between meetings and would like to re-schedule the December 22nd meeting. Discussion followed, including potential alternatives. Sam Beichler made a motion to cancel the December 22nd Council meeting and have a special meeting if necessary. Sid Griffin seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously by a roll call vote.
Executive Session
Sam Beichler made a motion to enter into executive session at 7:09pm for the purpose of personnel. Lloyd Dooley seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously by a roll call vote.
Reconvene
Sid Griffin made a motion to reconvene at 8:04pm. Lloyd Dooley seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously by a roll call vote.
Rodney Burress stated that no action was taken as a result of executive session.
Adjourn
There being no further business before the Council, Ralph Lutes made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:05pm. Larry Porter seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously by a roll call vote.