City of Mount Washington
Minutes of the Regularly Scheduled Council Meeting
February 13, 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, Sid Griffin and Larry Porter.
Also present were City Clerk Christi Franklin, City Treasurer Peggy Brinkman, City Engineer Dave Derrick and City Attorney Jim Winchell.
Mayor Sullivan gave the invocation and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Minutes
Christi Franklin read the minutes of the January 23, 2006 Council meeting. Sid Griffin made a motion to accept the minutes of the January 23, 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 January 2006.
Ordinances
Re-zoning of Stout Bros. Farm, Inc.
The Council held second reading of an ordinance to reject the recommendation of the Bullitt County Planning Commission to re-zone 18.96 acres, more or less, known as the Stout Bros. Farm, Inc. property located on the east side of S. Bardstown Road directly across from Old Bardstown Road from Agricultural to B-1 Highway Business. Jim Winchell stated that specific findings are necessary if the ordinance is passed and discussed the options with the Council. Discussion followed. Jim Winchell said the Kentucky Baptist Home for Children has agreed to a restriction requiring a visual barrier and the restriction was read. Further discussion followed.
Joetta Calhoun made a motion to adopt the following as the specific findings: The City Council having held a public hearing on July 26, 2004 and having reviewed the Bullitt County Joint Planning Commission minutes dated June 10, 2005, makes the following specific findings concerning the rezoning of the property owned at that time by Stout Brothers Farms, Inc. and located on the east side of South Bardstown Road, directly across from Old Bardstown Road, 18.96 acres, more or less: (1) The existing zoning for agricultural use is inappropriate and the proposed zoning change for business use is appropriate because the growth of residential use the area has been rapid in the last few years and has resulted in a significant demand for business uses providing convenient goods and services to the nearby residents. The recent completion of the four-lane highway adjoining the subject property further provides excellent access to such needed business uses and land having frontage of this kind is limited compared to land that is suitable for residential and agricultural purposes. (2) The rapidity of growth of residential use in this area and the consequential development of convenient business services along the new four-lane highway constitute a major economic, physical and social changes that were not anticipated by the comprehensive plan and the land use map is outdated in this regard because its revision was two years beyond the statutory deadline and it has failed to recognize these major changes. (3) The proposed zoning will allow uses that conform to the principles and objectives of the comprehensive plan, notwithstanding the land use map. Lloyd Dooley seconded the motion. Motion passed by a vote of 4 to 1 as follows:
Yes No
Joetta Calhoun Sid Griffin
Lloyd Dooley
Ed Hilbert
Larry Porter
Larry Porter made a motion to pass the ordinance rejecting the recommendation of the Bullitt County Joint Planning Commission and re-zone the Stout Bros. Farm, Inc. property from Agricultural to B-1 Highway Business with the inclusion of the zoning restriction. Ed Hilbert seconded the motion. Motion passed by a vote of 4 to 1 as follows:
Yes No
Joetta Calhoun Sid Griffin
Lloyd Dooley
Ed Hilbert
Larry Porter
Annexation of Hayden Property
Sid Griffin introduced and the Council held first reading of an ordinance annexing 10.197 acres, known as the Johnnie L. Hayden, Judith K. Hayden and Eric Lee Hayden property located at 2692, 2612 and 2706 Flatlick Road.
Paul Williams stated his concerns about drainage and said he felt this should be looked at before any streets are put in. Discussion followed regarding the new tile on Flatlick Road.
Emma Taylor said her property joins the Hayden property and she is concerned about drainage.
Tom Blevins said his property is
adjacent to the Hayden property and is concerned about drainage. He stated that
some drainage issues on Flatlick are partially resolved and money is allotted in
Frankfort for drainage improvements in this area. Mr. Blevins wants to make
sure if this property is developed, existing drainage issues are resolved and
wants assurance that the drainage issues won’t continue. Dave Derrick explained
the City’s drainage requirements. Mr. Blevins said when Washington Heights was
built there were drainage guidelines but runoff has increased since that
development occurred. He wants to be protected. Further discussion followed.
Jerry Bowling stated his concerns about drainage and said the water needs to be re-routed. He said that although the new culvert is in place, further repairs are needed.
Boyce Carey questioned the entrance size to the property and doesn’t feel it is large enough to meet the City’s standards. He also discussed drainage issues, including the new tile and the other existing issues. Mr. Carey discussed the need for another entrance off Flatlick beyond Wales Run due to the increase in traffic.
Judy Hayden said her engineer is aware of the drainage issues and will comply with the City’s drainage requirements. She answered questions from the audience regarding drainage. Eric Hayden appreciated the concerns about drainage, but those issues currently exist and the City would approve the drainage plans. Judy Hayden addressed traffic concerns and said unless there is a wreck, tree down or power line down, she has never had a problem traveling on Flatlick. Discussion followed with the audience. Ms. Hayden stated 65 patio home units are proposed for this property. Further discussion followed.
Guests to Address the Council
Curtis Hart asked the Council to re-consider the $2,000 cost of an irrigation meter. He asked the Council to reduce that fee.
Christopher Harper introduced himself as a republican candidate for Bullitt County Clerk and discussed his goals.
Billy Roy Shepherd introduced himself as a candidate for Bullitt County Judge Executive and discussed his goals.
Report from Council
Sid Griffin discussed the dumpster service for civic organizations and churches. He wondered how the contract reads. Christi Franklin said there is nothing in the contract or bid documents about providing service to the churches and civic organizations and the City cannot legally provide this service. Discussion followed. Jim Winchell discussed the legal prospective and the separation of church and state. Ms. Franklin said the contract will be up for renewal soon and will be presented to the Council within the next month. Further discussion followed. Christi Franklin will discuss this issue with Waste Management during the contract renewal discussions.
Joetta Calhoun asked for an update on the Treatment Plant upgrade. Dave Derrick said the options have been narrowed down to two processes and he will be meeting with the 201 Facility Plan Study Committee within a few weeks. The plan will be complete by the end of the year.
Lloyd Dooley said he will meet with Ronnie Fick about several street lights out.
Executive Session
Sid Griffin made a motion to enter into executive session at 8:01pm for the purpose of litigation. Lloyd Dooley seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously by a roll call vote.
Reconvene
Sid Griffin made a motion to reconvene at 8:20pm. Joetta Calhoun 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.
Adjourn
Sid Griffin made a motion to adjourn at 8:21pm. Lloyd Dooley seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously by a roll call vote.