City of Mount Washington
Minutes of the Regularly Scheduled Council Meeting
August 9, 2004
City Hall Annex Building, 186 Branham Way
Mayor Sullivan called the meeting to order at 6:30pm 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 and City Attorney Rodney Burress. City Engineer Dave Derrick arrived at 7:00pm.
Doug Stillwell from Bethel United Methodist Church gave the invocation and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Minutes
Sid Griffin made a motion to accept the minutes of the July 26, 2004 meeting as written. Joetta Calhoun seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously by a roll call vote.
Code Enforcement
Code Enforcement Officer Mike Bowen was unable to attend the meeting, therefore Christi Franklin reported that Mr. Bowen recommends taking further legal action on only one property located at 479 N. Bardstown Road. All others not in compliance are working to clean up their properties. Discussion followed. Rodney Burress discussed the legal options available to the Council. Further discussion followed. Sid Griffin made a motion to send a letter to those property owners not in compliance informing them they have 10 days to comply with the City’s ordinances, and if they have not complied within this time frame the issue will turned over for further legal action at the recommendation of the Code Enforcement Officer. Joetta Calhoun seconded the motion. Motion failed by a vote of 2 to 4 as follows:
Yes No
Joetta Calhoun Sam Beichler
Sid Griffin Lloyd Dooley
Ralph Lutes
Larry Porter
Mayor Sullivan said the Code Enforcement Officer will be at the next Council meeting for further discussion.
Ordinances
The Council held second reading of an ordinance annexing 10.0018 acres known as the William and Brenda Dawson property located at 12663 Highway 44E. Sam Beichler made a motion to pass the ordinance annexing the William and Brenda Dawson property. Larry Porter seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously by a roll call vote.
The Council held second reading of an ordinance annexing 47.981 acres known as the Jessie L. Collins, William Keith Collins and Donna Sue Collins property located at 664 Stringer Lane. Lloyd Dooley made a motion to pass the ordinance annexing the Collins property. Sid Griffin seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously by a roll call vote.
The Council held second reading of an ordinance to adopt or reject the recommendation of the Bullitt County Joint Planning Commission to rezone 18.96 acres, more or less, from Agricultural to B-1 Highway Business, located on the east side of S. Bardstown Road, directly across from Old Bardstown Road, Docket No. 2004Z-26. Rodney Burress discussed the legal options available to the Council. Sam Beichler made a motion to reject the recommendation of the Bullitt County Joint Planning and approve the zoning change from Agricultural to B-1 for Docket No. 2004Z-26 as requested due to the economic and social changes in the area as discussed at the first reading of the ordinance. Ralph Lutes seconded the motion. Joetta Calhoun stated prior to her vote that she respects the people on both sides of the issue and appreciates the public input. Sid Griffin said prior to his vote that he is not opposed to the Boys Home, just the location. Motion passed by a vote of 5 to 1 as follows:
Yes No
Sam Beichler Sid Griffin
Joetta Calhoun
Lloyd Dooley
Ralph Lutes
Larry Porter
Mayor’s Report
Mayor Sullivan asked Christi Franklin to report on the base mapping system. She said the City is hosting a meeting for all Bullitt County officials to view the mapping system offered and presented by the Louisville Water Company at the City annex on August, 16, 2004 at 11:00am. The public is also welcome to attend.
Report from Council
Larry Porter discussed code enforcement for junk vehicles and rubbish and stated he would like to send a letter to the property owners not in compliance stating they have ten days to respond to the City and 90 days to be in compliance. Discussion followed.
Sam Beichler stated that Smith’s Laminating has begun construction in the business park and sales activity in the park has increased.
Joetta Calhoun asked Dave Derrick the status of the Grant lift station. Mr. Derrick said the plans have been approved by the State and he is working to have the State wage set. The project will be bid and the bid opening will occur on September 8th at 2:00pm. Ms. Calhoun asked Mayor Sullivan if he was able to set up a meeting with Senator Tapp regarding LG&E. Mayor Sullivan said he is still working on this. She addressed drainage problems in Wilchar Estates. Discussion followed and Ronnie Fick stated he will look at the drainage issues. Regarding the Stout Brothers Farm rezoning, she said for the people against the rezoning, she thinks it has been made a Twelve Oaks vs. Stout Brothers issue and doesn’t feel that is correct.
Dave Derrick reported that he and Larry Porter have been discussing a utility pole in front of Cyclones that holds many trunk telephone lines, which could cause serious problems if the pole is hit by a vehicle. He feels it would take the cooperation of the Highway Department and Alltel and Larry Porter is willing to grant a utility easement to allow the pole to be relocated away from the street. Discussion followed including the possibility of relocating those lines underground. Joetta Calhoun made a motion to ask the Mayor to write a letter to Alltel inquiring if they would consider relocating the pole away from the street or place the lines underground. Ralph Lutes seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously by a roll call vote.
Adjourn
Larry Porter made a motion to adjourn at 7:32pm. Sam Beichler seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously by a roll call vote.