City of Mount Washington
Minutes of the Regularly Scheduled Council Meeting
June 27, 2005
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, Sid Griffin, Ed Hilbert and Larry Porter.
Also present were City Clerk Christi Franklin, City Treasurer Peggy Brinkman, Utility Superintendent Ronnie Fick, City Attorney Jim Winchell and City Engineer Dave Derrick.
Larry Porter gave the invocation and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Minutes
Christi Franklin read the minutes of the June 13, 2005 Council meeting. Joetta Calhoun made a motion to accept the minutes of the June 13, 2005 meeting 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 2005. Lloyd Dooley made a motion to accept the Treasurer’s Report for May 2005. Sid Griffin seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously by a roll call vote.
Ordinance
The Council held second reading of an ordinance adopting the City of Mt. Washington budget for the 2005/2006 fiscal year. Larry Porter made a motion to pass the ordinance adopting the City of Mt. Washington budget for the 2005/2006 fiscal year. Sid Griffin seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously by a roll call vote.
Resolution
The Council reviewed a resolution authorizing the sale property in the Mt. Washington Business Centre (lot 2). Discussion followed. Joetta Calhoun made a motion to table the resolution until an expert can appraise the property. Ed Hilbert seconded the motion. Further discussion followed. Due to a tie vote, Mayor Sullivan voted. Motion failed by a vote of 4 to 3 as follows:
Yes No
Joetta Calhoun Lloyd Dooley
Ed Hilbert Sid Griffin
Ralph Lutes Larry Porter
Frank Sullivan
Larry Porter made a motion to approve the resolution authorizing the sale of property in the Mt. Washington Business Centre and authorizing Mayor Sullivan to sign all related documents. Sid Griffin seconded the motion. Motion passed by a vote of 4 to 2 as follows:
Yes No
Lloyd Dooley Joetta Calhoun
Sid Griffin Ed Hilbert
Ralph Lutes
Larry Porter
Mayor’s Report
Mayor Sullivan reported that the speed limit signs in Autumn Glen have been installed, and the stop signs will be installed this week.
He also said the City will contract to repair the sidewalk in front of the Flower Pot.
Mayor Sullivan announced that Mary Harper awarded Sid Griffin with a plaque recognizing him for 30 years of political service in the Mt. Washington area.
He also discussed the recent issues with water pressure.
Mayor Sullivan thanked Melvin Davis for his assistance on the major gas line break.
Ronald Black, 117 Elm Lane, discussed his concerns regarding the lack of water pressure in Northfield every summer. He said he doesn’t like excuses from the City, and said he pays his bill and expects water pressure. Ronnie Fick addressed Mr. Black’s concerns. Mayor Sullivan said the water pressure will be checked and Mr. Black will be notified of the results. Discussion followed.
Jason Riggs, 364 Autumn Glen, thanked the Council for the speed limit signs in Autumn Glen and said traffic has slowed down, trash and been picked up and the grass has been cut.
Betty Froleicher complimented the City on the flower barrels in the City. She also asked questions regarding the hydrants and how the fire department uses the water from the hydrants. Ronnie Fick addressed her questions.
Report from Council
Larry Porter asked that while the City is working in the Flatlick area, if the meter that is falling in the sidewalk by the Fisher house can be repaired.
Joetta Calhoun said she received a quote from Rick Breeden for $2,000 to install lights for the monument signs. Discussion followed. She asked for approval to proceed with the quote. Lloyd Dooley made a motion to approve the bid to Rick Breeden for $2,000 to install lights for the monument signs. Larry Porter seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously by a roll call vote. Ms. Calhoun also asked for an update from the Code Enforcement Officer. Discussion followed.
Lloyd Dooley addressed a ditch that needs to be cleaned out.
Dave Derrick suggested that he, the Mayor and Ronnie Fick meet with Louisville Water Company after the water advisory crisis is over. Discussion followed.
Executive Session
Joetta Calhoun made a motion to enter into executive session at 7:23pm for the purpose of pending litigation. Sid Griffin seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously by a roll call vote.
Reconvene
Sid Griffin made a motion to reconvene at 7:57pm. Ralph Lutes 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 7:58pm. Ralph Lutes seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously by a roll call vote.