City of Mount Washington
Minutes of the Regularly Scheduled Council Meeting
August 8, 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, Ed Hilbert, Sid Griffin and Larry Porter.
Also present were City Clerk Christi Franklin, Utility Superintendent Ronnie Fick, City Treasurer Peggy Brinkman and City Attorney Jim Winchell. City Engineer Dave Derrick arrived at 7:15pm.
Ralph Lutes gave the invocation and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor Sullivan introduced Brian Doheny, President and CEO of Jewish Medical Center South. Mr. Doheny updated the Council on the construction of the building, the services to be offered at the facility and invited the City officials and public to the steel signing on August 27th from 9-11. He also introduced June Wise as the Director of Surgery at the facility.
Treasurer’s Report
Peggy Brinkman presented the Treasurer’s Report for June 2005. She also reported that the audit will begin on August 22nd. Lloyd Dooley made a motion to accept the Treasurer’s Report for June 2005. Larry Porter seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously by a roll call vote.
Minutes
Christi Franklin read the minutes of the July 25, 2005 Council meeting. Ralph Lutes made a motion to accept the minutes of the July 25, 2005 meeting as written. Sid Griffin seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously by a roll call vote.
Police Report
Chief Hockenbury presented the July 2005 Police Report and answered questions from the Council.
Hal Doyle Sampson, 2666 Greenbriar Road, discussed his concerns regarding the drainage of his property and how he felt the development of the subdivision next to him will affect the drainage on his property. He said he felt the developers lied to him regarding the catch basin and the ponds. Mr. Sampson said he was concerned about the destruction of his property and the future plans for his property as a child care center. He distributed photos of his property to the Council. Mayor Sullivan said he has a meeting scheduled for 10:00am tomorrow with Ronnie Fick and Dave Derrick to discuss Mr. Sampson’s concerns.
Jim Phelps, 9972 Highway 44E, addressed the Council regarding the status of the Bullitt Fire Sprinkler lawsuit. He was told the lawsuit was dropped because neither party attended the hearing. He challenged the Council to walk the property and see the violations. Mayor Sullivan said he spoke to the Judge and neither the City nor the plaintiff received notice of the hearing and the hearing can be placed back on the docket.
Ordinances
Sid Griffin introduced and the Council held first reading of an ordinance relating to the licensing regulations for alcoholic beverage control licenses. Discussion followed. The Council agreed to change the number of members allowed for live entertainment to six members. Jim Winchell held another first reading of the ordinance with the requested change.
Budget Amendment
Christi Franklin said Ronnie Fick is asking the Council to approve a change to the water maintenance budget by moving $1,012.75 from automotive to capital for Mike Chesser’s truck. Discussion followed. Joetta Calhoun made a motion to move $1,012.75 in the water maintenance budget from automotive to capital. Sid Griffin seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously by a roll call vote.
Report from Council
Sid Griffin said he feels the City needs to enforce ordinances or do away with them. He mentioned the noise ordinance in particular and discussed recent violations. Discussion followed. Chief Hockenbury said the police department enforces the State vehicle nuisance law but will also ask the officers to enforce the City’s noise ordinance.
Larry Porter asked when the arch on the sign at the soccer fields will be put up. Mayor Sullivan said he is trying to get that done, but can’t be too pushy when the work is being done free of charge.
Executive Session
Sid Griffin made a motion to enter into executive session at 7:27pm for the purpose of pending litigation. Larry Porter seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously by a roll call vote.
Reconvene
Sid Griffin made a motion to reconvene at 8:11pm. Lloyd Dooley 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 8:12pm. Joetta Calhoun seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously by a roll call vote.