City of Mount Washington

Minutes of the Regularly Scheduled Council Meeting

October 11, 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, Lloyd Dooley, Sid Griffin, Ralph Lutes and Larry Porter.   

Also present were City Clerk Christi Franklin, City Treasurer Peggy Brinkman, and City Attorney Rodney Burress.  Utility Superintendent Ronnie Fick arrived at 6:37pm and City Engineer Dave Derrick arrived at 7:32pm. 

Mayor Sullivan welcomed and recognized each student in attendance from Bullitt East High School. 

Rodney Burress read the following ordinances for consideration by the Council:

• Adopt or reject the recommendation of the Bullitt County Joint Planning Commission to re-zone 48.674 acres, more or less, located at 644 and 770 Stringer Lane (Docket No. 2004Z-47), first reading, introduced by Sam Beichler.
• Amending the City of Mt. Washington annual budget for the fiscal year 2004/2005, first reading, introduced by Sam Beichler.

Mayor Sullivan and Emergency Management Coordinator Melvin Davis encouraged those in attendance to view the Hazmat Trailer in the parking lot during the recess. 

The meeting recessed at 6:44pm. 

Mayor Sullivan resumed the meeting at 7:00pm.   

Keith Collins gave the invocation and led the Pledge of Allegiance.   

Minutes

Christi Franklin read the minutes and discussion followed regarding the options available to the City to ensure that developers build new residences with a minimum of 80% brick on the front facades.  Ralph Lutes made a motion to accept the minutes of the September 27, 2004 meeting as written.  Lloyd Dooley seconded the motion.  Motion passed unanimously by a roll call vote.  

Ordinances

Regarding the Collins re-zoning ordinance, John Wooldridge discussed the proposed use of the property and distributed copies of the proposed plat and subdivision restrictions to the Mayor and City Council.  Discussion followed.  

John Wooldridge also stated that the re-zoning for the subdivision on the McAlister property will be coming to the City Council and the developer is agreeable to the 80% brick on the front facade restriction which will be included in the re-zoning application. 

Christi Franklin stated that the proposed budget amendment ordinance would allow $8,500 for traffic control during the re-construction of the 600’ section of Landis Lane.  The expense must be transferred from the City General Fund to the Restricted Fund. 

Police Report

Chief Hockenbury discussed the City’s participation in the “Night Eyes” program and discussed the monthly activity report for September 2004. 

He also stated that he and Mayor Sullivan attended a meeting in Helmwood regarding the initiation of a Block Watch program in that subdivision. 

Chief Hockenbury read a letter from Safeguard Properties commending the Police Department on their proactive stance in fighting crime in the City, referring to the “Night Eyes” program. 

Mayor’s Report

Mayor Sullivan said the tennis courts at the City Park have been repaved and will be painted green within one week, weather permitting.  The City will also stripe the tennis courts. 

He also stated that the City cleaned and seeded ditches along Delania and Highway 44 and replaced some tile and cleaned ditches on Winchester.   

Mayor Sullivan reported that all City trucks are now marked with a City logo.   

It has been several years since a City map was produced and Mayor Sullivan recommended that the City produce new maps and asked for feedback from the Council.  The Council agreed and Christi Franklin will begin this project. 

Mayor Sullivan recognized Magistrate Eddie Bleemel and thanked him for attending the meeting.

 Report from Council

Sid Griffin said he was approached by a resident in Wilchar regarding a drainage problem.  The resident will contact City Hall. 

Sam Beichler reported that Griffin Way and Gardner Way are complete other than the final coat of asphalt that will be done in one year and stated the Business Park looks better than it ever has.  He also encouraged all residents to vote.   

Lloyd Dooley said behind the shopping center on the north end of town, the owners are cleaning up.  In addition, a few residents have asked for additional garage cans in the City.  He asked the Council for permission to obtain pricing.  Larry Porter made a motion to authorize Lloyd Dooley to obtain pricing for six additional garbage cans.  Sam Beichler seconded the motion.  Motion passed unanimously by a roll call vote.   

Dave Derrick reported the City signed the contract to Buky Golf, Inc. for the Grant Lift Station upgrade 1 ½ weeks ago. 

Executive Session

Sam Beichler made a motion to enter into executive session for the purpose of pending litigation at 7:33pm.  Larry Porter seconded the motion.  Motion passed unanimously by a roll call vote. 

Reconvene

Larry Porter made a motion to reconvene at 7:58pm.  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. 

Rodney Burress discussed and made the following recommendations:

• A Development Committee consisting of the Mayor and two Council members to discuss the vision, development, tax structure, infrastructure, etc. of the City and make recommendations to the Council.  He recommended that the Mayor appoint this type of committee and also discussed the process of exchanging information between the Mayor and City Council.
• If a City map is completed as discussed earlier in the meeting, to us this map to update a zoning map. 

Discussion followed. 

 Adjourn

Larry Porter made a motion to adjourn at 8:44pm.  Lloyd Dooley seconded the motion.  Motion passed unanimously by a roll call vote.