City of Mount Washington
Minutes of the Regularly Scheduled Council Meeting
March 14, 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 Rodney Burress and City Engineer Dave Derrick.
Rodney Burress read the following ordinances for consideration by the Council:
The meeting recessed at 6:52pm.
Mayor Sullivan resumed the meeting at 7:00pm.
Larry Porter gave the invocation and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Ordinances
The Council held second reading of an ordinance to re-zone a 117’ x 120’ lot, known as the Paul Wise and Linda Wise property from R-1 to R-2 (Docket No. 2005Z – 04). Larry Porter made a motion to accept the recommendation of the Bullitt County Joint Planning Commission to re-zone the Paul and Linda Wise property from R-1 to R-2 (Docket No. 2005Z – 04). Joetta Calhoun seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously by a roll call vote.
The Council held second reading of an ordinance relating to alcoholic beverage control licensing. Joetta Calhoun made a motion to pass the ordinance relating to alcoholic beverage control licensing. Lloyd Dooley seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously by a roll call vote.
The Council held second reading of an ordinance annexing the Barbara Sue and James Vincent and Gary and Marilyn Jean Meredith property. Joetta Calhoun made a motion to pass the ordinance annexing the Barbara Sue and James Vincent and Gary and Marilyn Jean Meredith property. Larry Porter seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously by a roll call vote.
The Council held second reading of an ordinance to re-zone 4.54 acres known as the Brenda and William Dawson property from Agricultural and R-1 to R-3 (Docket No. 2004Z – 65). Larry Porter made a motion to accept the recommendation of the Bullitt County Joint Planning Commission to re-zone 4.54 acres known as the Brenda and William Dawson property from Agricultural and R-1 to R-3 (Docket No. 2004Z – 65). Joetta Calhoun seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously by a roll call vote.
The Council held second reading of an ordinance to re-zone 5.46 acres known as the Brenda and William Dawson property from Agricultural and R-1 to B-1 (Docket No. 2004Z – 66). Rodney Burress discussed the proposed deed of restriction, considered a binding element, regarding the relocation of E. Sanders Lane, presented by the applicant. Discussion followed. Lloyd Dooley made a motion to accept the recommendation of the Bullitt County Joint Planning Commission to re-zone 5.46 acres known as the Brenda and William Dawson property from Agricultural and R-1 to B-1 (Docket No. 2004Z – 66), subject to the recording of the deed of restriction. Ralph Lutes seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously by a roll call vote.
Larry Porter introduced and the Council held first reading of an ordinance annexing 229.4514 acres, known as the Larry and Carolyn Helm property. Mayor Sullivan stated that all properties annexed require approval from the Division of Water due to the sewer sanctions. Discussion followed regarding the status of the sanctions. Paul Dries answered questions from the Council regarding the proposed annexation.
Larry Porter introduced and the Council held first reading of an ordinance to re-zone 5.42 acres, known as the KLS Management, LLC property. Gary Owen spoke on behalf of his mother and stated her concerns about drainage. Melinda Agee stated her concerns about drainage, her fence, a tree line buffer, the number of houses and the type of houses. Kenny Stout representing KLS Management, LLC addressed Mr. Owen’s and Ms. Agee’s concerns and answered questions from the Council.
Minutes
Christi Franklin read the minutes of the February 28, 2005 Council meeting. Larry Porter made a motion to accept the minutes of the February 28, 2005 meeting as written. Lloyd Dooley seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously by a roll call vote.
Steve Henry representing Future Fund discussed the Floyd’s Fork Trail Project and asked Mt. Washington to participate in the project and consider a resolution granting the Future Fund an easement for trails on the undevelopable property owned by the City adjacent to the Mt. Washington Business Centre. Mr. Henry also answered questions from the Council and guests present. Discussion followed.
Police Report
The Council reviewed the Police Report for February 2005.
Resolution
The Council reviewed a resolution authorizing the sale of property in the Mt. Washington Business Centre (lot 16). 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 unanimously by a roll call vote.
Matt Maskey stated that due to the school redistricting, Pleasant Grove Elementary School will no longer bus to any day care facility. He discussed his concerns and asked the City for support and to address this issue. Rodney Burress advised that this is a function exclusively delegated to the school board in which the City does not have any authority.
Christi Franklin reported that the cost of living increase for the 2005/2006 fiscal year is 3.26% and asked the Council to consider a 4.5% increase in each department’s salary budget line item. Discussion followed. Mayor Sullivan asked the Council to consider the request and address this at the next meeting.
Report from Council
Sid Griffin congratulated the Bullitt East ball team for advancing to the Sweet 16.
Lloyd Dooley reported that the garbage cans will be installed when the weather improves.
Mayor Sullivan said that representatives from the Louisville Water Company will be present at the next meeting to discuss the 4.7% increase in wholesale water rates effective May 1, 2005.
Executive Session
Sid Griffin made a motion to enter into executive session at 7:55pm for the purpose of pending litigation. Larry Porter seconded the motion. Joetta Calhoun was not present for the vote. Motion passed unanimously by a roll call vote from those members present.
Reconvene
Sid Griffin made a motion to reconvene at 8:37pm. Ralph Lutes seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously by a roll call vote.
Rodney Burress stated that no action was taken as a result of executive session.
Adjourn
Ed Hilbert made a motion to adjourn at 8:38pm. Sid Griffin seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously by a roll call vote.