City of Mount Washington

Minutes of the Regularly Scheduled Council Meeting

October 10, 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 and Larry Porter. 

 

Also present were City Clerk Christi Franklin, Utility Superintendent Ronnie Fick, City Treasurer Peggy Brinkman, 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 September 26, 2005 Council meeting.  Larry Porter made a motion to accept the minutes of the September 26, 2005 meeting as written.  Joetta Calhoun seconded the motion.  Motion passed unanimously by a roll call vote. 

 

Police Report     

In Chief Hockenbury’s absence, Mayor Sullivan said the police report is available for public review and questions should be directed to Chief Hockenbury upon his return.

 

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 95.02 acres, more or less, known as the John and Donna Miller property located on the north side of Stringer Lane, 500’, more or less, west of S. Bardstown Road.  John Wooldridge presented the plans for the property and answered questions from the Council.  Joetta Calhoun made a motion to adopt the recommendation of the Bullitt County Joint Planning Commission and re-zone the Miller property.  Sid Griffin seconded the motion.  Motion passed unanimously by a roll call vote.

 

The Council held second reading of an ordinance to adopt or reject the recommendation of the Bullitt County Joint Planning Commission to re-zone 1.5 acres, more or less, known as the Gregory and Diana McIntyre property located at 13025 Highway 44E.  Lloyd Dooley made a motion to adopt the recommendation of the Bullitt County Joint Planning Commission and re-zone the McIntyre property.  Larry Porter seconded the motion.  Motion passed unanimously by a roll call vote.

 

Jim Winchell read and the Council discussed an ordinance relating to permitting of non-profit and charitable organizations to solicit donations at road intersections.  Jim Winchell will draft the changes requested by the Council and have the ordinance ready for the next Council meeting.

 

Larry Porter made a motion to table the ordinance regulating dumpsters located in business, commercial and/or industrial areas until the next Council meeting.  Lloyd Dooley seconded the motion.  Motion passed unanimously by a roll call vote. 

 

Budget Amendment

Mayor Sullivan discussed a proposed budget amendment to the treatment plant capital budget.  Discussion followed.  The proposed amendment asks to re-allocate the capital expenses as follows:  take out the sheds for the polymer pumps and alum feed system and item to make the samplers flow proportional and add a 6 x 6 Ranger and 150 gallon tank.  The re-allocation is in the amount of $9,228.78 within the capital line item to accommodate for the change in the State’s requirements.  The total treatment plant budget will not change.  Larry Porter made a motion to re-allocate $9,228.78 in the treatment plant capital budget to purchase the 6 x 6 Ranger and 150 gallon tank.  Joetta Calhoun seconded the motion.  Motion passed unanimously by a roll call vote.   

 

Mayor’s Report

Mayor Sullivan said both the State and US flags were flown over the Capital, and he has asked Judge Rigdon for a County Flag.

 

He also reported that the Bullitt County Arts Council will be holding a Gala on October 28th and if any Council members want to attend, please let Christi know.

 

Guests to Address the Council

Betty Froleicher thanked the City for the new flags and complimented the City on a nice opening of the soccer field.  She also stated her thoughts on the ordinance relating to soliciting on street intersections. 

 

Joey Russell introduced himself as the new president of the Mt. Washington Little League and thanked the City for their assistance.

 

Report from Council

Joetta Calhoun discussed the signs on Armstrong Lane and Highway 44 and other signs around town.  She asked what the City can do about the signs.  Discussion followed.

 

Adjourn

Ralph Lutes made a motion to adjourn at 7:21pm.  Sid Griffin seconded the motion.  Motion passed unanimously by a roll call vote.