City of Mount Washington

Minutes of the Regularly Scheduled Council Meeting

April 10, 2006

City Hall Annex Building, 186 Branham Way

Mayor Sullivan called the meeting to order at 6:30pm with the following Council members present:  Lloyd Dooley, Joetta Calhoun, Ed Hilbert, 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 Jim Winchell. 

Roger Clark, President of the AARP gave the invocation and led the Pledge of Allegiance.

Mr. Clark also presented the City officials with certificates of appreciation.

Minutes

Christi Franklin read the minutes of the March 27, 2006 Council meeting.  Larry Porter made a motion to accept the minutes of the March 27, 2006 meeting as written.  Joetta Calhoun seconded the motion.  Motion passed unanimously by a roll call vote. 

Police Report

Chief Hockenbury presented the police report for March 2006. 

Ordinances

The Council held second reading of an ordinance to adopt or reject the recommendation of the Bullitt County Joint Planning Commission to re-zone 2.687 acres, more or less, (Docket No. 2006Z-07) known as the Mt. Washington Fire Protection District property located behind the Mt. Washington firehouse and administration building located at 772 N. Bardstown Road from R-1 Residential to B-2 Central Business.  Ed Hilbert made a motion to accept the recommendation of the Bullitt County Joint Planning Commission denying the re-zoning of the Fire District property.  Joetta Calhoun seconded the motion.  Motion passed unanimously by a roll call vote. 

The Council held second reading of an ordinance relating to water rates.  Ed Hilbert made a motion to pass the ordinance relating to water rates.  Lloyd Dooley seconded the motion.  Motion passed by a vote of 4 to 1 as follows:

Yes                              No

Joetta Calhoun              Larry Porter

Lloyd Dooley

Ed Hilbert

Ralph Lutes

Larry Porter introduced and the Council held first reading of an ordinance amending the City of Mt. Washington annual budget for the 2005/2006 fiscal year.  Discussion followed.

Resolution

The Council reviewed a resolution authorizing the sale of property in the Mt. Washington Business Centre.  Larry Porter made a motion to pass the resolution authorizing the sale of property in the Mt. Washington Business Centre.  Lloyd Dooley seconded the motion.  Motion passed unanimously by a roll call vote.

Guests to Address the Council

Shirley Sullivan, 255 Beechwood Lane, discussed drainage on Flatlick Road due to new construction.  Ronnie Fick said the construction is further down Flatlick and her property is not affected.  She said she attended a Council meeting a few years ago and discussed current drainage issues and nothing was ever done.  She also wanted TARC service in Mt. Washington that is not an express route.  Ms. Sullivan stated her water was cut off due to mail delivery problems and thinks the $30 service charge is a hardship to those who can’t already pay the bill.  She would like to see it reduced.

Rani Davis introduced herself as a candidate for Circuit Court Clerk.  She discussed her qualifications and goals.

Mayor’s Report

Mayor Sullivan said the State recommends the City be responsible for cleaning certain areas of the State roads and a group from St. Xavier, cleaned up along Hwy 44 from the church to Armstrong Lane on both sides of the road.  The City furnished vests and gloves and the Police Department furnished an officer.  He also recognized the manager of Papa John’s pizza for donating pizza and soft drinks to the volunteers.

Executive Session

Joetta Calhoun made a motion to enter into executive session at 7:11pm for the purpose of the acquisition of real property.  Larry Porter seconded the motion.  Motion passed unanimously by a roll call vote.

Reconvene

Lloyd Dooley made a motion to reconvene at 7:17pm.  Ralph Lutes seconded the motion.  Motion passed unanimously by a roll call vote.

Jim Winchell stated that no action was taken as a result of executive session.

Resolution

The Council reviewed a resolution authorizing the acquisition of property located at 255 Snapp Street.  Lloyd Dooley made a motion to pass the resolution authorizing the acquisition of property located at 255 Snapp Street.  Ralph Lutes seconded the motion.  Motion passed unanimously by a roll call vote.

Adjourn

Larry Porter made a motion to adjourn at 7:18pm.  Joetta Calhoun seconded the motion.  Motion passed unanimously by a roll call vote.