Mayor Ed Hilbert called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. with the following members present: Sam Beichler, Sid Griffin, Ralph Lutes, Frank Sullivan and Brent Wheeler. Barry Armstrong was absent.

The City Attorney, City Engineer, Utility Superintendent, and City Clerk were also present.

The invocation was given by Joe Vires.

Mayor Hilbert recognized David Eaton, Mayor of Shelbyville, who is running for State Representative for the Mt. Washington area.

Sid Griffin made a motion to approve the November 26, 2001 meeting minutes as read. Ralph Lutes seconded the motion. Motion passed. (Unan.)

The 2nd reading was conducted on Ordinance 01-25 in regard to confirming the annexation of 7.46 acres for East Ky. Power and Salt River Electric Corp. Frank Sullivan made a motion to approve Ordinance 01-25. Brent Wheeler seconded the motion. Motion passed. (Unan.)

The 2nd reading was conducted on Ordinance 01-26 confirming annexation of 1.78 acres for East Ky. Power Sub Station. Frank Sullivan made a motion to adopt ordinance 01-26. Brent Wheeler seconded the motion. Motion passed. (Unan.)

Doris Owen addressed the Council in regard to a Century 21 sign on the corner of Hwy 44 and Armstrong Lane that blocks the vision of drivers at that intersection. The City Clerk took the name and number to call and have sign moved. Ms. Owen also stated that the fire department is in the process of hiring a new chief but have not hired one yet.

Larry Stewart addressed the Council to ask the status of the City hiring an answering service to handle emergency water calls. City Clerk, Gale Park, stated she is working on it and will let him know when it is set up. Mr. Stewart stated that the fire department and DES responded to what they thought was anti-freeze in the storm sewer. Ronnie Fick, Utility Superintendent, had done a dye test. Due to the tremendous amount of rain, the dye went further than expected. Mr. Stewart just asked to be notified next time.

Ralph Lutes made a motion to enter into executive session to discuss possible litigation at 7:12 p.m. Sid Griffin seconded the motion. Motion passed. (Unan.)

Sid Griffin made a motion to reconvene open session at 8:52 p.m. Ralph Lutes seconded the motion. Motion passed. (Unan.)

Brent Wheeler made a motion to pay Hill Bleemel $735.00 for hay that was destroyed at the Mt. Washington Business Centre. Frank Sullivan seconded the motion. Motion carried 3-2. Sam Beichler and Ralph Lutes voting no.

Sam Beichler made a motion to discontinue allowing Hill Bleemel to cut the hay at the Mt. Washington Business Centre. Ralph Lutes seconded the motion. Motion carried 4-1. Brent Wheeler voting no.

There being no further business before the Council, Brent Wheeler made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Sam Beichler seconded the motion. Motion passed. (Unan.)

The meeting was adjourned at 9:02 p.m.