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

The City Attorney, City Engineer, City Treasurer, and City Clerk were also present.

The invocation was given by Mark Wilson of Mt. Washington United Methodist Church.

Sid Griffin made a motion to approve the September 10, 2001 meeting minutes as read. Brent Wheeler seconded the motion. Motion passed. (Unan.)

Kim Fell, City Treasurer, gave the treasurers report. Ralph Lutes made a motion to accept the treasurers report. Sam Beichler seconded the motion. Motion passed. (Unan.)

The first reading was conducted on Ordinance 2001-20. 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.

The first 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.

Frank Sullivan made a motion to authorize the purchase five (5) city limit signs from Cricket Cross'n in the amount of $210. each. Barry Armstrong seconded the motion. Motion passed. (Unan.) Brent Wheeler also suggested that all landscaping around old signs be taken up.

Sid Griffin made a motion to enter into executive session at 7:25 p.m. to discuss personnel and property. Barry Armstrong seconded the motion. Motion passed. (Unan.)

Sid Griffin made a motion to reconvene open session at 9:00 p.m. Frank Sullivan seconded the motion. Motion passed. (Unan.)

There was no action taken as a result of executive session.

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

The meeting was adjourned at 9:01 p.m.