City of Mount Washington
Minutes of the Regularly Scheduled Council Meeting
February 24, 2003
City Hall Annex Building, 186 Branham Way
6:30 p.m.
Mayor Frank Sullivan called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. 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, City Utility Superintendent Ronnie Fick, City Engineer Dave Derrick and City Attorney Joe Wantland.
The invocation was given by Stan Lowery, Director of Education and Recreation for Pleasant Grove Baptist Church.
Eagle Scout James Morris led the pledge of Allegiance.
Minutes
Ralph Lutes made a motion to accept the minutes of the February 10, 2003 meeting with changes. Joetta Calhoun seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously by a roll call vote.
Treasurer’s Report
Peggy Brinkman gave the Treasurer’s Report for January 2003. Sid Griffin made a motion to accept the Treasurer’s Report. Sam Beichler seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously by a roll call vote.
Resolutions
Sid Griffin made a motion to pass a resolution approving the execution of a contract between the City of Mt. Washington and the Department of Rural and Municipal Aid for the fiscal year 2003/2004. Joetta Calhoun seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously by a roll call vote.
Sam Beichler made a motion to pass a resolution approving an agreement between the Fiscal Court of Bullitt County and the City of Mt. Washington for the purpose of street repair and ditching. Lloyd Dooley seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously by a roll call vote.
Mayor’s Report
Mayor Sullivan reported that the Bullitt County Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring a Kidsfest on March 22, 2003. He asked if the City would be interested in renting a booth. The Council tabled this issue until the next meting.
Request/Action Report
Mayor Frank Sullivan reported the status of several items addressed at prior Council meetings.
Guests to Address the Council
Mayor Sullivan made a statement to the public regarding the disagreement on the use of the Senior Citizens Building. He said that after reviewing the documents relating to the lease of the building, he has found nothing in these documents that provides any area where the City has any right or obligation to resolve conflicts that may occur between the leasing party and other individuals or organizations.
Resident Olivia Wise of 199 Stringer Lane, addressed the Council regarding the use of the Senior Citizens Building. She stated that she feels intimidated by the Mt. Washington Senior Citizens Association, and would like to use the building without joining the Mt. Washington Senior Citizens Association. Mrs. Wise referred to a 1996 lease between the City and the AARP. She asked if the City can help. Joe Wantland stated that the City cannot help with this issue. Discussion followed.
Resident Frank Turner of 152 Oak Run Road, and Chapter President of the AARP addressed the Council regarding the use of the Senior Citizens Building. His view is that the City is responsible for the operation of the building and currently the operation is not running correctly. Mr. Turner asked the City to organize a meeting between the parties involved. He stated that the AARP is not trying to take control of the building.
Mayor Sullivan thanked Mrs. Wise and Mr. Turner for coming to the meeting and expressing their views.
Report from the Council
Sam Beichler reported that the bidding process has begun for the widening of Landis Lane at Bardstown Road and the bids will be opened on March 19, 2003. He also stated that Planning and Zoning is currently working on re-writing their regulations.
Joetta Calhoun said that at the last Council meeting, the issue of traffic control at the middle school was addressed. Since that time, she noticed that traffic is backed up from the elementary school to Armstrong Lane. She asked what the policy for school traffic control is. Officer Yeager said that no officer is specifically assigned to school traffic control, and he was directed not to perform school traffic control duties. She also asked if the City could develop a long term plan for the sewer infrastructure. Discussion followed. Dave Derrick stated that the City’s current plan is about 20 years old, and after the City deals with the current infiltration issues, he will begin a new long term plan. Ms. Calhoun asked that the plan be in writing.
Executive Session
Sam Beichler made a motion to enter into executive session at 7:36 p.m. for the purpose of land acquisition. Ralph Lutes seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
Ralph Lutes made a motion to reconvene open session at 8:19 p.m. Joetta Calhoun seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
Joe Wantland stated the Council gave Sam Beichler directions regarding land acquisition.
Adjourn
There being no further business before the Council, Ralph Lutes made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:21pm. Lloyd Dooley seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously by a roll call vote.