City of Mount Washington
Minutes of the Regularly Scheduled Council Meeting
March 8, 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 and City Attorney Rodney Burress.
Ralph Lutes gave the invocation and Joetta Calhoun led the pledge of Allegiance.
Minutes
Larry Porter made a motion to accept the minutes of the February 23, 2004 meeting as written. Sam Beichler seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously by a roll call vote.
Sid Griffin made a motion to allow the Council to question Kenny Stout and the public regarding the request for rezoning of 16.07 acres, more or less, located on Hardy Lane in the City of Mt. Washington from R-2 and Agricultural to R-3 (Docket No. 2004Z – 03) and hold second reading of the ordinance at the next Council meeting on March 22, 2004. Larry Porter seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously by a roll call vote. The Council asked Kenny Stout questions regarding the proposed use of the property. Discussion followed. The Council asked questions to those who signed in to speak about their position regarding the proposed rezoning. Those who spoke were Scott Williams, Mark Cheatham, Charles Wilkins, Mike Mann and Mr. Fulkerson.
Sam Beichler introduced and the Council held first reading of an ordinance amending the City of Mt. Washington budget for the 2003/2004 fiscal year. Discussion followed.
Budget Reallocation
Christi Franklin stated that a ½ ton pick up truck broke down and it would not be cost effective to repair it due to the age and high mileage of the vehicle. She reported that Ronnie Fick is asking the Council to approve the expense of $24,000 for a new truck in the sewer capital budget. He will be under budget for the bypass pump station project by $136,000, therefore the money is available. Joetta Calhoun made a motion to approve the purchase of a truck for $24,000. Sam Beichler seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously by a roll call vote.
Mayor’s Report
Mayor Sullivan reported that Melvin Davis has accepted the position of DES Coordinator. His first meeting will be on March 14th with the County.
He also discussed the City’s participation in Kidsfest and thanked the following for their help: Christi Franklin, Ralph Lutes, Shot Dooley, Sam Beichler, Peggy Brinkman, Morris Hall, Gary Hagan, Barry Gentry, Stephanie Baxter, Ben Hodge and Ronnie Fick.
Report from the Council
Sam Beichler reported that the City will be selling a piece of property in the business park to a local person that will employ 25 people and generate $7,800 in occupational taxes.
Joetta Calhoun stated she does not want people to think she doesn’t understand that the City receives occupational and property taxes from the businesses in the Business Park as well as economical advantages. She just wants to make sure that the money is there to fund the expenses.
Executive Session
Sid Griffin made a motion to enter into executive session at 7:53pm for the purpose of litigation. Rodney Burress’ guest was invited into executive session. Lloyd Dooley seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously by a roll call vote.
Reconvene
Ralph Lutes made a motion to reconvene at 9:20pm. Sid Griffin 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
There being no further business before the Council, Larry Porter made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 9:21pm. Ralph Lutes seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously by a roll call vote.