Mayor Ed Hilbert called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. with the following members present: Sam Beichler, Sid Griffin, Ralph Lutes, Frank Sullivan, and Brent Wheeler. Barry Armstrong arrived at 6:38 p.m.

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

The invocation was given by Marty Deacon.

Sid Griffin made a motion to approve the September 24, 2001 meeting minutes as read. Ralph Lutes seconded the motion. Motion passed. (Unan.)

The second reading was conducted on Ordinance 01-20. An Ordinance levying advalorum Taxes and providing assessment equalization and collection. The proposed 2001 real property tax rate is $.147 cents on each $100 of value and $.149 cents on each $100 of value of all personal property taxable. Discussion centered on whether the increase was a 4% increase. Brent Wheeler made a motion to table this vote to the next meeting. Barry Armstrong seconded the motion. Motion passed. (Unan.)

The second reading was conducted on Ordinance 2001-21. An Ordinance proposing the annexation of 5.79 acres known as the Bradley and Sharon Moore property purchased by Dogwood Homes of Bullitt Co. This property adjoins the current Bethel Branch Subdivision that is in the City limits. Ralph Lutes made a motion to approve Ordinance 2001-21. Sid Griffin seconded the motion. Motion passed. (Unan.)

The first reading was conducted on Ordinance 2001-22 confirming annexation for 4.0 acres known as the Thompson Cabinet Property owned by Mr. Jack H. McIntosh.

Barry Armstrong made a motion to enter into executive session at 7:04 p.m. to discuss personnel and property. Ralph Lutes seconded the motion. Motion passed. (Unan.)

Barry Armstrong made a motion to reconvene open session at 7:48 p.m. Brent Wheeler seconded the motion. Motion passed. (Unan.)

Mayor Hilbert announced that two new Police Officers were hired.

There being no further business before the Council, Sid Griffin made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Ralph Lutes seconded the motion. Motion passed. (Unan.)

The meeting was adjourned at 7:52 p.m.