The following minutes are preliminary and have not been approved by the City Council. They are subject to change.

City of Mount Washington

Minutes of the Regularly Scheduled Council Meeting

April 25, 2005

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, Ralph Lutes, Joetta Calhoun, Sid Griffin, Ed Hilbert and Larry Porter.

Also present were City Clerk Christi Franklin, City Treasurer Peggy Brinkman, City Attorney Rodney Burress, Utility Superintendent Ronnie Fick and City Engineer Dave Derrick.

Rodney Burress read the following ordinances for consideration by the Council:

Relating to the meeting time, second reading.
Relating to the water and sewer rates, second reading.
Adopt or reject the recommendation of the Bullitt County Joint Planning Commission to re-zone 5.87 acres, more or less, (Docket No. 2005Z-17) known as the Legacy Development Group, LLC property abutting the rear property line of 2750 Greenbriar Road from R-1 to R-2, second reading.
Amending the City of Mt. Washington budget for the 2004/2005 fiscal year, first reading and introduced by Larry Porter.

The meeting recessed at 6:43pm.

Mayor Sullivan resumed the meeting at 7:00pm.

Ralph Lutes gave the invocation and led the Pledge of Allegiance.

Mayor Sullivan welcomed 15 political science students.

Minutes

Christi Franklin read the minutes of the April 11, 2005 Council meeting. Discussion followed. Sid Griffin made a motion to accept the minutes of the April 11, 2005 meeting as corrected. Joetta Calhoun seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously by a roll call vote.

Treasurer’s Report

Peggy Brinkman gave the Treasurer’s Report for March 2005. Discussion followed. Ed Hilbert made a motion to accept the Treasurer’s Report for March 2005. Ralph Lutes seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously by a roll call vote.

Ordinances

The Council held second reading of an ordinance relating to the meeting time. Sid Griffin made a motion to pass the ordinance relating to the meeting time. Larry Porter seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously by a roll call vote.

The Council held second reading of an ordinance relating to water and sewer rates. Lloyd Dooley made a motion to pass the ordinance relating to water and sewer rates. Ralph Lutes seconded the motion. Motion passed by a vote of 5 to 1 as follows:

Yes No

Joetta Calhoun

Lloyd Dooley

Sid Griffin

Ed Hilbert

Ralph Lutes

Larry Porter

The Council held second reading of an ordinance to adopt or reject the recommendation of the Bullitt County Joint Planning Commission to re-zone 5.87 acres, more or less, (Docket No. 2005Z-17) known as the Legacy Development Group, LLC property abutting the rear property line of 2750 Greenbriar Road from R-1 to R-2. Larry Porter made a motion to accept the recommendation of the Bullitt County Joint Planning Commission and re-zone the Legacy Development, LLC property (Docket No. 2005Z-17) from R-1 to R-2. Joetta Calhoun seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously by a roll call vote.

Larry Porter introduced and the Council held first reading of an ordinance amending the City of Mt. Washington budget for the 2004/2005 fiscal year. Christi Franklin explained the reason for the amendment. Discussion followed.

Guest to Address the Council

Mike Sils asked if there are any possible developments of a golf course in the area. Mayor Sullivan said nothing at this time.

Brenda Emberg said that her daughter Nicole has been accepted into the People to People Ambassador Project and is currently trying to do fundraising for the travel expenses. She asked for financial assistance and/or assistance with the procedures to collect money on the street corners. Rodney Burress stated that the City cannot donate money to individuals and she can contact the City Clerk to find out the requirements for collecting money on the street corners. He also said the Council can encourage others in the community to contribute and encourage public involvement.

Employee’s Policies and Procedures Manual

Joetta Calhoun suggested several changes to the Employee’s Policies and Procedures Manual. Discussion followed. Larry Porter made a motion to approve the revision to the Employee’s Policies and Procedures Manual including the following changes by Ms. Calhoun: Full Time is 35 hours, vacant positions will be posted internally and probation stays at six months. Joetta Calhoun seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously by a roll call vote.

Mayor’s Report

Mayor Sullivan announced the City will close on one property in the business park on May 5^th and a new prospect arose today. Discussion followed. He also introduced and welcomed Jim Winchell as the new City Attorney.

Report from Council

Larry Porter said he felt the water rates should be the same for City and rural customers and he apologized to the rural customers for not keeping his word.

Christi Franklin reminded the Council about the budget meetings on May 4^th and May 11^th.

Adjourn

Joetta Calhoun made a motion to adjourn at 7:43pm. Ralph Lutes seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously by a roll call vote.