City of Mount Washington
Minutes of the Regularly Scheduled Council Meeting
January 26, 2004
City Hall Annex Building, 186 Branham Way
Mayor Sullivan called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. 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, City Engineer Dave Derrick and City Attorney Rodney Burress.
Larry Porter gave the invocation and led the pledge of Allegiance.
Minutes
Lloyd Dooley made a motion to accept the minutes of the January 12, 2004 meeting as written. Joetta Calhoun seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously by a roll call vote. Sid Griffin made a motion to accept the minutes of the January 21, 2004 meeting as written. Ralph Lutes seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously by a roll call vote.
Treasurer’s Report
Peggy Brinkman gave the Treasurer’s Report for December 2003. Sid Griffin made a motion to accept the Treasurer’s Report for December 2003. Ralph Lutes seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously by a roll call vote.
Rodney Burress discussed the revised towing policy and stated that the changes made were based on discussions with several Council members. Discussion followed. Sid Griffin made a motion to accept the towing policy, but require all towing companies on the list to be within the City limits and give those companies that are not currently in the City, 90 days to do so. Motion failed for lack of a second. Larry Porter made a motion to accept the towing policy with the following change to item (f): shall be prepared to receive calls 24 hours a day. Sam Beichler seconded the motion. Motion passed by a vote of 4 to 2 as follows:
Yes No
Sam Beichler Sid Griffin
Joetta Calhoun Ralph Lutes
Lloyd Dooley
Larry Porter
Recess
The Council recessed from 7:41pm to 7:46pm.
Pay Scale
Christi Franklin discussed the proposed pay scale. Discussion followed. The Council asked Ms. Franklin to draft a policy using option 2 of the pay scale, change the pesticide certification to $500, longevity pay would not be paid to those in their probationary period and the raise date would remain July 1. Ms. Franklin will draft the policy to present at the next meeting.
The Council held second reading of an ordinance to adopt or reject the recommendation of the Bullitt County Joint Planning Commission to rezone 136.954 acres located on the south side of Highway 44 East bordered by Hubbard Lane on the west side and E. Sanders Lane on the east side from Agricultural to R-2 (Docket No. 2003Z – 48). Discussion followed. Sam Beichler made a motion to pass the ordinance adopting the recommendation of the Bullitt County Joint Planning Commission to rezone 136.954 acres from Agricultural to R-2. Ralph Lutes seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously by a roll call vote.
The Council held second reading of an ordinance to adopt or reject the recommendation of the Bullitt County Joint Planning Commission to rezone 38.931 acres surrounded by the property in Docket No. 2003Z – 48, which is located on the South side of Highway 44 East bordered by Hubbard Lane on the west side and E. Sanders Lane on the East side (Docket No. 2003Z – 49). Discussion followed. Larry Porter made a motion to pass the ordinance adopting the recommendation of the Bullitt County Joint Planning Commission to rezone 38.931 acres from Agricultural to R-3. Ralph Lutes seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously by a roll call vote.
The Council held second reading of an ordinance amending Section §150.16 of the Mt. Washington City Code relating to building re-inspection fees. Sid Griffin made a motion to adopt the ordinance amending Section §150.16 of the Mt. Washington City Code. Lloyd Dooley seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously by a roll call vote.
The Council held second reading of an ordinance relating to the temporary sale of or display of motor vehicles within the City. Joetta Calhoun made a motion to pass the ordinance relating to the temporary display or sale of motor vehicles. Sid Griffin seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously by a roll call vote.
Mayor Sullivan reported that the City Council will hold a special meeting on January 28, 2004 at 10:00am to discuss the audit. Due to a prior commitment, he will not be able to attend, and needed the Council to appoint a Mayor pro-tem to preside at that meeting. Ralph Lutes made a motion to appoint Sid Griffin as Mayor pro-tem for the January 28, 2004 meeting. Sam Beichler seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously with Sid Griffin abstaining.
Guests to Address the Council
Charlie Long thanked the Mayor for considering him as DES Coordinator and stated that is it an honor to be considered for this position. However, due to the fact that he is a single parent and the time commitment for this position, he declined the appointment to this position. Discussion followed.
Cathy Elfgen, owner of Kantuckee Primitive Arts, addressed the Council regarding several recent burglaries at her businesses. She asked the Council for assistance with this problem and asked the Council to think of creative solutions. Discussion followed.
Lisa Fields stated that she lives on E. Sanders Lane, and is not opposed to the development on the Dawson property. However, she would like City water. She said that the developers previously stated they would work with the residents on E. Sanders Lane to allow City water. Dave Derrick stated that with the addition of the subdivision, the cost to take water to E. Sanders Lane should be less and the City would work with the residents as well.
Report from the Council
Sam Beichler discussed the number of vehicles for sale by private owners that are displayed around town. In some places, it looks like a parking lot. Discussion followed. He also asked Ronnie Fick to explain the new process for building inspections and the role Mike Bowen will take. Mr. Beichler praised the City crews on their work during the recent snow and ice storms. He also reported that there is renewed interest in the Business Park.
Sid Griffin stated that regarding the burglaries, he would like the police department to been seen more in that neighborhood.
Joetta Calhoun reported that she is working with a nursery to develop a plan on Bardstown Road from Highway 44 to Lakeview to plant trees and other plantings.
Lloyd Dooley said that after the trees have been planted, he would like to purchase additional garbage cans.
Christi Franklin reported that the City will be participating in Kidsfest 2004 on March 6, 2004. She needs volunteers and asked the Council to contact her if they are interested in volunteering.
Adjourn
There being no further business before the Council, Sid Griffin made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 9:00pm. Larry Porter seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously by a roll call vote.