Ed Hilbert called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. with the following members present: Barry Armstrong, Sam Beichler, Sid Griffin, Frank Sullivan and Brent Wheeler. Ralph Lutes was absent.

The Administrative Assistant, City Utility Superintendent, City Engineer and City Attorney were also present.

Boy Scout, Andrew Foster, was recognized by Mayor Hilbert for his achievement of highest rank of Eagle Scout. Scout Andrew Foster also led the audience in the pledge of Allegiance.

The invocation was given by Doug Stillwell of Bethel United Methodist Church.

Sid Griffin made a motion to accept the minutes of the November 12, 2002 meeting as read. Brent Wheeler seconded the motion. Motion passed. (Unan.)

The 2nd reading was conducted on Ordinance 02-19 on a Zoning map amendment 2002Z-48 for Patricia S. Shouse to rezone one 100' x 180' lot at 11200 Hwy 44 East in the City of Mt. Washington from R-1 Residential to B-2 Central Business. Brent Wheeler made a motion to approve Ordinance 02-19. Barry Armstrong seconded the motion. Motion passed. (Unan.)

Terrell Ross, of Ross, Sinclair, & Associates, gave the first reading on Ordinance 02-20 regarding a General Obligation Bond Series 2002 A & B for a total of $10,790,000. Mr. Ross requested a motion to accept this reading as a first reading. Barry Armstrong made a motion to accept this reading as a first reading. Frank Sullivan seconded the motion. Motion passed. (Unan.)

Betty Froelicher, addressed the Council in regard to water rates. She asked that the Council consider making City and Rural water rates the same. At this time the County residents pay higher rates than City residents.

Happy Cahoe, of Salt River Electric Cooperative, presented a check to the Mayor and Council for $3,185.32 for Capital Credits.

Sam Beichler made a motion to enter into executive session at 7:12 p.m. in accordance with KRS:61.810 to discuss property acquisition and sale and would also like to invite the newly elected Council members Joetta Calhoun, Lloyd Dooley, and Larry Porter into executive session. Brent Wheeler seconded the motion. Motion passed. (Unan.)

Frank Sullivan made a motion to reconvene open session at 7:53 p.m. Sid Griffin seconded the motion. Motion passed. (Unan.)

Joe Wantland stated that the Council authorized and gave instructions to Sam Beichler on the property acquisition.

No action was taken as a result of executive session.

There being no further business before the Council, Barry Armstrong made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Brent Wheeler seconded the motion. Motion passed. (Unan.)

The meeting was adjourned at 7:57 p.m.