City of Mount Washington

Minutes of the Regularly Scheduled Council Meeting

October 13, 2003

City Hall Annex Building, 186 Branham Way

The meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m. with the following Council members present: Sam Beichler, 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.

Jim Greer gave the invocation and led the pledge of Allegiance.

Minutes

Sam Beichler made a motion to accept the minutes of the September 22, 2003 public hearing as written.  Ralph Lutes seconded the motion.  Motion passed unanimously by a roll call vote.  Ralph Lutes made a motion to accept the minutes of the September 22, 2003 meeting as written.  Lloyd Dooley seconded the motion.  Motion passed unanimously by a roll call vote.

Sewers for Bogard Woods

Tom Givhan was notified that the issue of sewers for Bogard Woods would be removed from the table.  Mr. Givhan was given an opportunity to address the Council.  He stated that he didn’t have any additional information to give the Council.  Rodney Burress presented the options to the Council.  Dave Derrick distributed a map showing the area included in the City’s 201 Facility Plan and the outline of Mr. Givhan’s property.  (copy attached)  He stated that only approximately 10% of Mr. Givhan’s property is included in the City’s 201 Facility Plan area.  Mr. Givhan disputed the information on the map prepared by Dave Derrick.  Discussion followed.  Sid Griffin made a motion to remove the issue of sewers for Bogard Woods from the table.  Sam Beichler seconded the motion.  Motion passed unanimously by a roll call vote.  Sid Griffin made a motion to deny Mr. Givhan’s petition to allow sewers for Bogard Woods.  Sam Beichler seconded the motion.  Motion passed unanimously by a roll call vote.

Ordinances

The Council held second reading of an ordinance amending the meets and bounds description and plat of the Marvin and Joan Hall annexation.  Sam Beichler made a motion to pass the ordinance amending the meets and bounds description and plat of the Marvin and Joan Hall annexation.  Larry Porter seconded the motion.  Motion passed unanimously by a roll call vote. 

The Council held second reading of an ordinance annexing 175.885 acres, more or less, known as the Gary Dawson property located at 12663 Highway 44E.  Discussion followed.  Mayor Sullivan told the developers that sewers for this property are subject to approval from the Division of Water.  Sid Griffin made a motion to pass the ordinance annexing the Gary Dawson property.  Sam Beichler seconded the motion.  Motion passed unanimously by a roll call vote.

Sam Beichler introduced and the Council held first reading of an ordinance amending the City of Mt. Washington budget for the 2003/2004 fiscal year.  Peggy Brinkman discussed the proposed amendments. 

Sam Beichler introduced and the Council held first reading of an ordinance to adopt or reject the recommendation of the Bullitt County Joint Planning and Zoning Commission to rezone a 100’ x 210’ lot located at 10335 Highway 44E, docket number 2003Z – 40 for Byron and Tammy Harlow.  Mr. Harlow addressed the Council regarding the proposed use of this property.  Discussion followed. 

Resolution

Sid Griffin made a motion to pass a resolution supporting the Bullitt County Courthouse Museum project and the Old Stone Jail Restoration.  Larry Porter seconded the motion.  Motion passed unanimously by a roll call vote.

Mayor’s Report

In an effort to comply with the City’s MS4 (storm water drainage) permit, Mayor Sullivan appointed the following to the Storm Water Drainage Board Committee:  Ronnie Fick, Dave Derrick, Rodney Burress, Sam Beichler, Sid Griffin and Ralph Lutes.

Guests to Address the Council

No guests were signed in to address the Council.

Report from the Council

Lloyd Dooley addressed a drainage problem on Beechtree.  Ronnie Fick will correct the problem. 

Sam Beichler stated that the City Park looks better than it ever has and thanked Rick Clements and Terry Sollberger for a job well done.  He also reported that the new entrance to Landis Lane should be complete in two to three weeks.  In addition, he discussed the poor condition of the street signs in the City.  Discussion followed.

Larry Porter asked the Council to consider a date for a special meeting for the Ordinance Review Committee to discuss their findings with the Council.  This would be a forum to generally discuss the ordinances.  If changes to existing ordinances are recommended, the ordinances would be prepared and read at future meetings.

Sid Griffin reported speeding on Lakeview and asked for additional radar from the Police Department.  Lt. Col. Smith said that the Police Department will run additional radar. 

Executive Session

Sam Beichler made a motion to enter into executive session at 7:24pm for the purpose of litigation.  Sid Griffin seconded the motion.  Motion passed unanimously by a roll call vote.

Sid Griffin made a motion to reconvene at 7:51pm.  Larry Porter seconded the motion.  Motion passed unanimously by a roll call vote.

Larry Porter made a motion to approve the settlement of Mt. Washington vs. Samuel Vittitow for the amount of $2500.00 .  Sam Beichler seconded the motion.  Motion passed unanimously by a roll call vote. 

Adjourn

There being no further business before the Council, Sid Griffin made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:52pm. Larry Porter seconded the motion.  Motion passed unanimously by a roll call vote.