City of Mount Washington

Minutes of the Regularly Scheduled Council Meeting

May 10, 2004

City Hall Annex Building, 186 Branham Way

Mayor Sullivan called the meeting to order at 6:30pm 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, Utility Superintendent Ronnie Fick and City Attorney Rodney Burress.  Dave Derrick arrived at 6:55pm. 

Larry Porter gave the invocation and Peggy Brinkman led the Pledge of Allegiance.

Minutes

Sid Griffin made a motion to accept the minutes of the April 26, 2004 meeting as written.  Ralph Lutes seconded the motion.  Motion passed unanimously by a roll call vote.  Ralph Lutes made a motion to accept the minutes of the April 28, 2004 special meeting as written.  Joetta Calhoun seconded the motion.  Motion passed unanimously by a roll call vote with Sam Beichler abstaining.

Ordinances

Eric Farris representing the Bullitt County Board of Education addressed the Council regarding an ordinance annexing 21.046 acres known as the Board of Education property referenced to the west line of the Ellis Cook Division.  He presented a proposed plan for a new middle school and answered questions from the Council.

Lloyd Dooley introduced and the Council held first reading of an ordinance to adopt or reject the recommendation of the Bullitt County Joint Planning Commission to rezone 20 acres, more or less, located on both sides of Fernwood Drive off of Lloyds Lane (Docket No. 2004Z-16).  Linda Bouvette representing All County Realty discussed the proposed use of the property and answered questions from the Council.  Clara Ruth Hayes of 301 Lloyds Lane stated she is opposed to any zoning other than R-1 and addressed potential drainage issues.  Jack Porter representing All County Realty also addressed the Council and answered questions regarding the proposed development.  Discussion followed. 

Guests to Address the Council

Norman Lemme updated the Council on his research regarding the Kentucky Baptist Home for Children.  He asked for fairness for all parties and appreciates the efforts of the City regarding nuisance issues. 

Mayor’s Report

Mayor Sullivan addressed the idea of a farmer’s market.  Christi Franklin discussed, in general, the proposal from Angie Woodward.  Discussion followed.  The Council asked for additional time to review the proposal and will discuss it further at the next meeting. 

Mayor Sullivan announced that Bill Vancleve will be resigning from the Joint Planning Commission at the end of his term and Raymon Cope will be appointed in that position for a four year term. 

 Report from Council

Joetta Calhoun thanked Mike Bowen for the list of City code violations.  She also asked the status of the Grant Lift Station.  Dave Derrick said the engineering is complete and will be sent to the State this week.  It will take approximately two months for the State to review the plans and after approval, the project will be put out for bid.  He hopes to have it under contract before the end of the summer.  Ms. Calhoun reported that the monument signs will go up next week. 

Sam Beichler said the consignment shop property next to Goins on Bardstown Road is a mess and felt it is in violation of the City’s nuisance ordinance.  Sid Griffin stated he discussed this with the City’s Code Enforcement Officer and was assured the matter would be addressed.  Discussion followed. 

In addition, he reported high bushes on Delania behind Houchens that need to be trimmed.  Discussion followed. 

Rodney Burress reported that LG&E finished shooting the elevations and would like to meet with him and a City official. 

Executive Session

Ralph Lutes made a motion to enter into executive session at 7:24pm for the purpose of litigation.  Larry Porter seconded the motion.  Motion passed unanimously by a roll call vote.

Reconvene

Larry Porter made a motion to reconvene at 8:49pm.  Lloyd Dooley 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

Sid Griffin made a motion to adjourn at 8:50pm.  Ralph Lutes seconded the motion.  Motion passed unanimously by a roll call vote.