City of Mount Washington

Minutes of the Regularly Scheduled Council Meeting

March 13, 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, Joetta Calhoun, Ed Hilbert, Sid Griffin, Ralph Lutes 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. 

Ralph Lutes gave the invocation and led the Pledge of Allegiance.

Minutes

Christi Franklin read the minutes of the February 27, 2006 Council meeting.  Sid Griffin made a motion to accept the minutes of the February 27, 2006 meeting as written.  Larry Porter seconded the motion.  Motion passed unanimously by a roll call vote. 

Police Report  

Chief Hockenbury presented the police report for February 2006. 

He also addressed the towing and recovery services policy.  He said the new policy and procedure manual states that inspections should be done on the wrecker services.  Officer Mike Huffman discussed the adopted towing policy, his discoveries and how the inspections will occur.  He addressed the issue of insurance and referred to the agreement the police department is asking the wrecker service companies to sign.  Discussion followed.

Karen Burns said she is concerned about the $75,000 insurance coverage for all seven vehicles, although she said she may have misunderstood this.  Officer Huffman clarified this issue.  Discussion followed.  The Council agreed that number eight in the agreement needs to be changed to add “on hook”.  Joetta Calhoun asked if the City would be liable if the claim amount would be higher than the amount covered by insurance.  Discussion followed. 

Chief Hockenbury discussed a uniform price for towing rates.  Sid Griffin felt the City should not set tow rates.  Discussion followed.  Further discussion followed regarding the insurance coverage (numbers eight and ten in the agreement). 

Gary Lawson said his insurance company laughed when he told them about the $75,000 insurance requirement.

David Proctor understood number eight in the agreement to be $75,000 x seven vehicles. 

Jerry Smith said it should be a requirement to be located within the City limits to be on the wrecker list.  He also said his insurance coverage is satisfactory.  Discussion followed.

Eric Hayden said if the intent of the $75,000 hook and tow insurance is for one vehicle, two vehicles, trailers, boats, etc. can be towed on a rollback.  He has $3 million dollars of liability coverage.  He felt that $75,000 would not be enough coverage.  Discussion followed. 

Tim Hardin said the insurance coverage would cost him quite a bit more.  He thought everything was fine and everyone worked together until a few weeks ago.  He felt the City is trying to run someone off.

Nick Britt said the issue seemed to come up when he tried to get on the list and he deserves the chance to be treated equally.  He stated he is in compliance with the City’s requirements.  Mayor Sullivan said he hasn’t heard any objections to another wrecker service being added to the list. 

Sid Griffin made a motion to table this issue for two weeks to allow the Council time to review this issue.  Lloyd Dooley questioned the elimination of subcontracting.  He also asked if a secured building is sufficient.  Officer Huffman addressed those issues.  Larry Porter said a vote isn’t needed because the policy gives the Mayor the authority to make changes.  He also said he would like additional time to study this issue.  Discussion followed.  Joetta Calhoun seconded the motion.  Motion passed unanimously by a roll call vote.  Officer Huffman will bring the inspection information to the next Council meeting in two weeks and Jim Winchell will change the agreement regarding insurance coverage.

Ordinances

The Council held second reading of an ordinance to adopt or reject the recommendation of the Bullitt County Joint Planning Commission to re-zone .45 acres, more or less, known as the Lester and Elizabeth Maupin property located at 10289 Highway 44E from R-1 Residential to B-2 Central Business.  Sid Griffin made a motion to accept the recommendation of the Bullitt County Joint Planning Commission and re-zone the Maupin property.  Larry Porter seconded the motion.  Motion passed unanimously by a roll call vote.

The Council held second reading of an ordinance enacting and adopting a supplement to the Code of Ordinances.  Joetta Calhoun made a motion to pass the ordinance adopting a supplement to the Code of Ordinances.  Lloyd Dooley seconded the motion.  Motion passed unanimously by a roll call vote. 

The Council held second reading of an ordinance amending the City of Mt. Washington annual budget for the 2005/2006 fiscal year.  Lloyd Dooley made a motion to pass the ordinance amending the City of Mt. Washington annual budget for the 2005/2006 fiscal year.  Larry Porter seconded the motion.  Motion passed unanimously by a roll call vote.

Sid Griffin introduced and the Council held first reading of an ordinance relating to engineering review of subdivision/development plans.  Discussion followed and changes were made.  Kenny Stout asked that the City hold another first reading due to the changes in the ordinance.  Jim Winchell read the ordinance as another first reading with the changes. 

Resolution

Mayor Sullivan announced the City received the Community Economic Development Grant (CEGG) in the amount of $20,625 to pay for one-half the architectural fees to remodel and add on to City Hall.  He thanked Christi Franklin for her work on this grant.  Christi Franklin read a resolution authorizing the execution of the CEGG Grant Agreement.  Joetta Calhoun made a motion to pass the resolution authorizing the execution of the CEGG Grant Agreement.  Larry Porter seconded the motion.  Motion passed unanimously by a roll call vote.

Guests to Address the Council

Larry Hatfield introduced himself as a candidate for Bullitt County Clerk.  He discussed his qualifications and goals. 

Heather Mann introduced herself as a candidate for Bullitt County Clerk.  She discussed her qualifications and goals. 

The person living at 170 W. Emerald Circle said she and the person living at 170 E. Emerald circle are constantly having their addresses mixed up.  She asked how the addresses can be changed.  Mayor Sullivan said she can speak to David at Bullitt County Planning and Zoning.

Adjourn

Sid Griffin made a motion to adjourn at 7:58pm.  Larry Porter seconded the motion.  Motion passed unanimously by a roll call vote.