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

The City Clerk, City Attorney, Utility Superintendent, and City Treasurer were also present.

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

Sid Griffin made a motion to accept the minutes of the August 12, 2002 meeting as read. Sam Beichler seconded the motion. Motion passed. (Unan.)

Kim Fell gave the Treasurers Report. Sam Beichler made a motion to accept the Treasurers Report. Barry Armstrong seconded the motion. Motion passed. (Unan.)

Gale Park introduced new City Treasurer Peggy Brinkman.

The first reading was conducted on Ordinance 02-16 regarding amending building permit fees for residential construction. The ordinance amends the residential building permit fee from $17.00 to a minimum of $30.00 for up to 1,000 square feet and .03 cents per square foot above 1,000 square feet.

Mayor Ed Hilbert announced the Mt. Washington Day of Remembrance program that will be held on September 11th at the City Plaza at 9:00 a.m. He also asked the Council to make September 11th a holiday for the City and close City Hall. Sid Griffin made a motion to make September 11th a City Holiday. Ralph Lutes seconded the motion. Motion passed. (Unan.)

Joe Wantland, City Attorney, explained an agreed order signed by Judge Thomas Waller in regard to Autumn Glen Development, LLC vs City of Mt. Washington, directing the City Clerk to amend the City zoning map to reflect the subject 100.004 acres from Agricultural and R-1 to R-2 residential. Barry Armstrong made a motion to direct the City Clerk to follow the instructions of the Agreed Order in regard to Autumn Glen Development. Sam Beichler seconded the motion. Motion passed. (Unan.)

Barry Armstrong made a motion to pay $149.00 toward Mrs. Vicki Tipton's expense to replace her sewer line. Sam Beichler seconded the motion. Motion passed. (Unan.)

Sam Beichler made a motion to enter into executive session at 7:05 p.m. to discuss possible litigation. Barry Armstrong seconded the motion. Motion passed. (Unan.)

Sam Beichler made a motion to reconvene open session at 7:58 p.m. Sid Griffin 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, Ralph Lutes made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Barry Armstrong seconded the motion. Motion passed. (Unan.)

The meeting was adjourned at 7:58 p.m.