City of Mount Washington
Minutes of the Regularly Scheduled Council Meeting
October 25, 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, Joetta Calhoun and Larry Porter.
Also present were City Clerk Christi Franklin, City Treasurer Peggy Brinkman, Utility Superintendent Ronnie Fick and City Attorney Rodney Burress. City Engineer Dave Derrick arrived at 6:45pm.
Rodney Burress read the following ordinances for consideration by the Council:
The meeting recessed at 6:40pm.
Mayor Sullivan resumed the meeting at 7:00pm.
Mayor Sullivan gave the invocation and Mark Harnett of Cub Scout Troop 333 led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor Sullivan welcomed and recognized each member and leader of Cub Scout Troop 333.
Sid Griffin wished Lloyd Dooley a happy birthday and everyone sung happy birthday.
Minutes
Christi Franklin read the minutes of the October 11, 2004 Council meeting. Sid Griffin made a motion to accept the minutes of the October 11, 2004 meeting as corrected. Larry Porter seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously by a roll call vote.
Treasurer’s Report
Peggy Brinkman gave the Treasurer’s Report for September 2004. She also said it was a pleasure working with the City’s auditor, Bob Ryan. Sid Griffin made a motion to accept the Treasurer’s Report for September 2004. Sam Beichler seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously by a roll call vote.
Bob Ryan, CPA presented and discussed the audit report for the 2003/2004 fiscal year. He stated the City received a clean audit.
Ordinances
Sam Beichler made a motion to adopt 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). Joetta Calhoun seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously by a roll call vote.
Joetta Calhoun made a motion to pass the ordinance amending the City of Mt. Washington annual budget for the fiscal year 2004/2005. Larry Porter seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously by a roll call vote.
Regarding the ordinance to adopt or reject the recommendation of the Bullitt County Joint Planning Commission to re-zone 10.29 acres, more or less, located at the southwest intersection of Highway 44 East and the 31-E Bypass (Docket No. 2004Z – 39), Kenny Stout discussed the reason the re-zoning is necessary and answered questions from the Council.
The Council discussed the ordinance annexing 9,750.28 square feet, known as the Davis and Thelma Whitaker property located at 12345 Highway 44E. No one was present representing the owners of the property.
Resolution
Rodney Burress read and the Council reviewed a resolution authorizing the sale of property in the Mt. Washington Business Centre. Larry Porter made a motion to pass the resolution. Lloyd Dooley seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously by a roll call vote.
Mayor’s Report
Mayor Sullivan said the tennis courts at the City Park have been repaved and are currently being painted.
He also asked Lloyd Dooley to address the cost of the garbage cans. Mr. Dooley presented photos and costs of three types of garbage cans. Discussion followed. Joetta Calhoun made a motion to authorize Lloyd Dooley to order six black garbage cans. Sam Beichler seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously by a roll call vote.
Report from Council
Joetta Calhoun asked why the City filed charges with the County Attorney on only one of the property owners in non-compliance of the City’s ordinances. Mayor Sullivan said he will discuss this with the City Code Enforcement Officer. Discussion followed.
Sam Beichler urged everyone to vote. He also stated the re-construction of the 600’ section of Landis Lane has been delayed until the Spring.
Sid Griffin asked about the construction entrance from the McAlister property for the proposed subdivision. Mayor Sullivan stated he and Ronnie Fick spoke with developer Frank Taylor. Mr. Taylor said they will grant a construction easement by the lift station for the construction entrance. Mr. Griffin also said he was told the water tower on Armstrong Lane has been overflowing. Ronnie Fick stated the City has had problems, but they were repaired four to five weeks ago, but will check the telemetry and the emergency phone line.
Ronnie Fick addressed the draft storm water drainage ordinance, as required by the EPA, and asked the Council to review the ordinance. Mr. Fick also discussed an emergency management meeting with the Mt. Washington Fire Department. Items discussed were an emergency management plan, strategies, identification tags and a backup generator. Mayor Sullivan discussed the chain of command and said the City Annex building will be the headquarters during an emergency. He also commended Melvin Davis on his hard work.
Dave Derrick reported that the contractor is off to a good start on the Grant lift station.
Regarding GIS Mapping, Christi Franklin said she is talking with Bullitt County officials regarding a proposed one day workshop, at a cost not to exceed $242 per entity, to determine the commitment and interest in a County-wide mapping system. Discussion followed.
Executive Session
Lloyd Dooley made a motion to enter into executive session for the purpose of pending litigation at 8:01pm. Ralph Lutes seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously by a roll call vote.
Reconvene
Sid Griffin made a motion to reconvene at 8:34pm. Joetta Calhoun 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 said Byron and Ann Adkins on Greenbriar Road are unwilling to grant the City a 15’ permanent easement and a 30' temporary easement for lines relating to the Grant lift station. Sid Griffin made a motion to authorize the filing of a condemnation action to seek that easement. Sam Beichler seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously by a roll call vote.
Mr. Burress said a land owner in the business park (Mr. Smith) is not meeting the covenants of the business park. Enforcement of the convents requires the City to either file action in Circuit Court or issue a letter to correct the problems and give specific time deadlines. At this time, City officials have already consulted with Mr. Smith and advised him that he is not in compliance and he has refused to take the actions necessary to come into compliance. Sid Griffin made a motion to send the letter and file suit against Mr. Smith if he he does not respond formally to the letter. Ralph Lutes seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously by a roll call vote.
Ronnie Fick reported that under the new EPA guidelines, the City is required to have participation from the public on clean up efforts. Jo McCubbins volunteered the services of a youth group from St. Francis Xavier for the “Adopt a Highway” program, and this past Sunday, cleaned up the trash along Highway 44E from Stringer Lane to Bleemel. She has also taken it upon herself to work with the subdivisions to clean up their own subdivisions. The City will furnish the supplies.
Adjourn
Larry Porter made a motion to adjourn at 8:40pm. Ralph Lutes seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously by a roll call vote.