City of Mount Washington
Minutes of the Regularly Scheduled Council Meeting
September 27, 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, Joetta Calhoun, Lloyd Dooley, Sid Griffin, Ralph Lutes 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 6:48pm.
Rodney Burress read the following ordinances for consideration by the Council:
The meeting recessed at 6:44pm.
Mayor Sullivan resumed the meeting at 7:00pm.
Ralph Lutes gave the invocation and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Minutes
Sid Griffin made a motion to accept the minutes of the September 13, 2004 meeting as written. Joetta Calhoun seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously by a roll call vote.
Ordinances
Regarding the annexation ordinance for the McAlister property, Larry Porter said he would like the developers to consider making the front façades of the homes 80% brick. Developer Frank Taylor agreed. Larry Porter made a motion to pass the ordinance annexing the McAlister property. Joetta Calhoun seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously by a roll call vote.
Sam Beichler 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.
Lloyd Dooley made a motion to pass the ordinance establishing the real and personal property tax rates for the calendar year 2004 and providing assessment equalization and collection. Sid Griffin seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously by a roll call vote.
Treasurer’s Report
Peggy Brinkman gave the Treasurer’s Report for August 2004. Discussion followed. Sid Griffin made a motion to accept the Treasurer’s Report for August 2004. Ralph Lutes seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously by a roll call vote.
Budget Re-allocation
Christi Franklin presented and the Council reviewed a request from Barry Gentry to re-allocate $6,200 within the Treatment Plant’s capital expenditures from the 201 Facility Plan Study to the purchase of a tractor. He originally requested a used two wheel drive tractor and would rather purchase a new four wheel drive tractor. Discussion followed. Joetta Calhoun made a motion to approve the budget re-allocation. Sam Beichler seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously by a roll call vote.
Emergency Management Report
Mayor Sullivan updated the Council on the emergency management progress by Melvin Davis. Christi Franklin read a letter from Melvin Davis to Mayor Sullivan asking that a Public Information Officer (PIO) be appointed. Mayor Sullivan also said the Police Department will receive a portion of the Homeland Security funds awarded to Bullitt County for communication equipment in the police vehicles.
Mayor’s Report
Mayor Sullivan reported that the dirt around the lift station on Boxwood has been removed, gravel has been put down, and will be paved soon.
He also asked Chief Hockenbury to discuss Halloween. Chief recommended the City observe Halloween on the actual holiday and discussed the reasons why. Discussion followed. The Council agreed to observe Halloween on the actual holiday.
Report from Council
Lloyd Dooley said he received a complaint about dirt, asphalt and rubbish behind the shopping center at the north end of town. Ronnie Fick said the owners are working on the storm sewers. Mayor Sullivan said the work is done and the City will notify the owners.
Joetta Calhoun discussed the Recreational Trails Grant. She asked for authorization from the Council. Larry Porter made a motion to authorize Joetta Calhoun to write the Recreational Trails Grant and authorize Mayor Sullivan to sign the grant and request the funds. Sam Beichler seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously by a roll call vote. Ms. Calhoun also asked Ronnie Fick the status of the subdivision regulations. Ronnie stated the regulations are written and he will give a copy of the regulations to the Council. She also asked if any action has been taken on those property owners that are not in compliance with the City’s ordinances. Discussion followed including how the motion was worded two meetings ago. Mayor Sullivan will discuss this with Mike Bowen and begin court proceedings.
Sam Beichler said the Griffin Way and Gardner Way project is making progress and paving should begin within 10 days. In addition, the 600’ section of Landis Lane will begin soon. He also said there is increased interest in the business park. Mr. Beichler asked how soon the resurfacing will begin on the City’s streets. Ronnie Fick said he is waiting on the County. Discussion followed. Mr. Beichler encouraged the public to register to vote if they are not already registered. Discussion followed regarding the deadline to register.
Sid Griffin said he would like to consider a political forum for those running for City Council and Mayor in future elections. Discussion followed.
Executive Session
Sam Beichler made a motion to enter into executive session for the purpose of pending litigation at 7:34pm. Larry Porter seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously by a roll call vote.
Reconvene
Larry Porter made a motion to reconvene at 8:08pm. 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.
Adjourn
Sid Griffin made a motion to adjourn at 8:09pm. Larry Porter seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously by a roll call vote.