City of Mount Washington
Minutes of the Regularly Scheduled Council Meeting
June 26, 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, Ed Hilbert, Ralph Lutes, 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.
Larry Porter gave the invocation and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Floyd’s Fork Park and Trail Project
Steve Henry discussed the Floyd’s Fork Park and Trail project administrated by Future Fund. Mr. Henry discussed the portion to be located by the Mt. Washington Business Center and asked the Council to consider either selling the land to Future Fund or granting an easement to allow Future Fund to asphalt the trail below the bluff and incorporate it into the master plan for the park system. Discussion followed. Mayor Sullivan said the Council will discuss this and take action at the next meeting. He will then contact Mr. Henry and inform him of the result.
Minutes
Christi Franklin read the minutes of the June 12, 2006 Council meeting. Lloyd Dooley made a motion to accept the minutes as written. Ralph Lutes seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously by a roll call vote.
Treasurer’s Report
Peggy Brinkman gave the Treasurer’s Report for May 2006. Sid Griffin made a motion to accept the Treasurer’s Report. Larry Porter seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously by a roll call vote.
Ordinances
The Council held second reading of an ordinance adopting the City of Mt. Washington budget for the 2006/2007 fiscal year. Sid Griffin made a motion to pass the ordinance adopting the budget for the 2006/2007 fiscal year. Larry Porter seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously by a roll call vote.
The Council held second reading of an ordinance to adopt or reject the recommendation of the Bullitt County Joint Planning Commission to re-zone 10.197 acres, more or less, (Docket No. 2006Z-13) known as the Judith Hayden, Johnnie Hayden and Eric Hayden Sr. property located at 2612, 2692 and 2706 Flatlick Road from B-1 Highway Business and R-2 Residential to R-3 Residential. Larry Porter discussed the retention basin. Mayor Sullivan said it is the City’s decision to determine if a retention basin is needed. Discussion followed. Sid Griffin made a motion to accept the recommendation of the Bullitt County Joint Planning Commission and re-zone the Hayden property. Lloyd Dooley seconded the motion. Motion passed by a vote of 3 to 2 as follows:
Yes No
Lloyd Dooley Ed Hilbert
Sid Griffin Larry Porter
Ralph Lutes
The Council held second reading of an ordinance amending the procedures for abating a nuisance. Sid Griffin made a motion to pass the ordinance amending the procedures for abating a nuisance. Larry Porter seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously by a roll call vote.
Joetta Calhoun introduced and the Council held first reading of an ordinance amending the City of Mt. Washington annual budget for the 2005/2006 fiscal year.
The Council discussed an ordinance amending §155.05(C) relating to political signs. John Wooldridge feels the City needs to look at this issue prior to adopting the ordinance. He discussed the issues relating to safety and physical appearance as stated in the ordinance, the penalty, effective date, size requirements of the signs and regulation on private property. Discussion followed. Jim Winchell recommended several changes to the ordinance. Larry Porter made a motion to have Jim Winchell make the changes to the ordinance and table the first reading of the ordinance to the next meeting. Sid Griffin seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
Guests to Address Council
Christopher Harper introduced himself as a candidate for Bullitt County Clerk.
Adjourn
Sid Griffin made a motion to adjourn at 7:27pm. Larry Porter seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously by a roll call vote.