City of Mount Washington

Minutes of the Regularly Scheduled Council Meeting

January 27, 2003

Mayor Frank Sullivan called the meeting to order at 6:32 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 Brother Van Morris of the Calvary Christian Center.

Council member Larry Porter led the pledge of Allegiance.

Judge Rebecca Ward administered the Oath of Office to City Clerk Christi Franklin and City Treasurer Peggy Brinkman.

Sid Griffin made a motion to accept the minutes of the January 13, 2003 meeting with changes. Ralph Lutes seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously by a roll call vote.

Treasurer Peggy Brinkman gave the treasurers report for December 2002. Joetta Calhoun made a motion to accept the treasurers report. Lloyd Dooley seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously by a roll call vote.

Discussion was led by Mayor Frank Sullivan regarding holding Council meetings in the morning. Larry Porter made a motion to table the topic of morning City Council meetings until the next meeting. Sid Griffin seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously by a roll call vote.

Mayor Sullivan extended an invitation to the City Council to attend the annual Valentine Gala to benefit the American Red Cross, Bullitt County Service Center.

The Council attended a meeting to review the finances of the City, and the new Council members attended the Kentucky League of Cities Newly Elected Officials Workshop.

Mayor Frank Sullivan reported that the letters on the AWelcome to Mt. Washington@ signs can be replaced with reflective lettering for approximately $300 if the City removes the current lettering. Discussion followed and this issue was tabled.

No guests were signed in to address the Council.

Sid Griffin discussed the status of the guard rail lawsuit. A trial date has been set.

Ralph Lutes reported that construction has begun for the medical center off the by-pass.

Sam Beichler thanked the City=s snow removal crew for an excellent job done.

Joetta Calhoun stated that Representative Rick Nelson is sponsoring HB 103 in the Kentucky General Assembly , which would require all local governments to pay an additional $100 per month per retiree receiving health coverage in KERS. Joetta Calhoun made a motion to have City Clerk Christi Franklin send a letter to Representative Nelson stating that the City of Mt. Washington is opposed to HB 103. Sam Beichler seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously by a roll call vote.

Joetta Calhoun discussed the redistricting of State Representatives. Joe Wantland said that he has filed a lawsuit .

Lloyd Dooley asked if the City could erect a sign for the ambulance designating parking at the annex building. Ronnie Fick will address this with the paramedics.

Lloyd Dooley stated that he would like to place garbage cans around the City. Mayor Sullivan concurred. Larry Porter made a motion to have Lloyd Dooley choose and purchase six trash cans. Sam Beichler seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously by a roll call vote.

City Engineer Dave Derrick reported that construction for the new sewage pumping station by the catholic church is nearing completion.

City Attorney Joe Wantland discussed the guard rail lawsuit. Sid Griffin made a motion to hire John St. Clair to testify on the City=s behalf. Ralph Lutes seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously by a roll call vote.

Sam Beichler made a motion to enter into executive session at 7:19 p.m. for the purpose of the sale or future acquisition of real property. Sid Griffin seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.

Sid Griffin made a motion to reconvene open session at 8:07 p.m. Joetta Calhoun seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.

Joe Wantland stated the Dave Derrick received instructions from the Council for property acquisition.

There being no further business before the Council, Larry Porter made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Joetta Calhoun seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously by a roll call vote.

The meeting was adjourned at 8:09 p.m.