City of Mount Washington
Minutes of the Regularly Scheduled Council Meeting
January 23, 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, Ralph Lutes, Joetta Calhoun, Ed Hilbert, Sid Griffin and Larry Porter.
Also present were City Clerk Christi Franklin, City Treasurer Peggy Brinkman, Utility Superintendent Ronnie Fick, City Engineer Dave Derrick and City Attorney Jim Winchell.
Mayor Sullivan welcomed the Tiger Den and adult leaders from Cub Scout Pack 100 and the Scouts shook hands with the Council. Kim Bittorf gave the invocation and the Cub Scouts led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Minutes
Christi Franklin read the minutes of the January 9, 2006 Council meeting. Sid Griffin made a motion to accept the minutes of the January 9, 2006 meeting as written. Joetta Calhoun seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously by a roll call vote.
Treasurer’s Report
Peggy Brinkman presented the Treasurer’s Report for December 2005. Lloyd Dooley made a motion to accept the Treasurer’s Report for December 2005. Sid Griffin seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously by a roll call vote.
Property and Liability Insurance
Melinda Lewis from Public Entity Insurance discussed the renewal quote for the property and liability insurance in the amount of $78,854. Joetta Calhoun made a motion to accept the renewal quote from Public Entity Insurance. Larry Porter seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously by a roll call vote.
Ordinances
Joetta Calhoun made a motion to table the 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 to allow the residents time to discuss the barrier with Bill Smithwick. Sid Griffin seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously by a roll call vote. Jim Winchell advised the Council that specific findings are necessary if they vote to deny the recommendation of the Planning Commission and findings are in the whereas clauses of the ordinance or the Council may add to or change those findings. Discussion followed. Sid Griffin made a motion to discuss the specific findings at the next meeting. Ralph Lutes seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously by a roll call vote.
Lloyd Dooley introduced and the Council held first reading of an ordinance annexing 1.141 acres, more or less, known as the Richard A. Miles and Sharon H. Miles property located on the North West intersection of KY 44 and Kennedy Drive. Ronnie Fick said he thought this was already annexed. Christi Franklin will check the City’s records and contact the applicant.
Resolutions
The Council reviewed a resolution authorizing the acquisition of real property and the execution of documents relating to the acquisition. Larry Porter made a motion to pass the resolution relating to the acquisition of real property. Joetta Calhoun seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously by a roll call vote.
The Council reviewed a resolution adopting and approving the execution of a Municipal Road Aid Bond Fund Agreement. Mayor Sullivan discussed the purpose of this resolution. Sid Griffin made a motion to pass the resolution relating to the Municipal Road Aid Bond Fund Agreement. Larry Porter seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously by a roll call vote.
Report from Council
Chief Hockenbury said there was a hold up on the funds for the Highway Safety Grant and the funds are now available. Increased DUI enforcement will begin.
Adjourn
Sid Griffin made a motion to adjourn at 7:07pm. Larry Porter seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously by a roll call vote.