City of Mount Washington
Minutes of the Regularly Scheduled Council Meeting
February 10, 2003
City Hall Annex Building, 186 Branham Way
6:30 p.m.
Mayor Frank 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, City Utility Superintendent Ronnie Fick, City Engineer Dave Derrick and City Attorney Joe Wantland.
The invocation was given by Brother Mark Wilson of the United Methodist Church.
Brother Wilson also led the pledge of Allegiance.
Minutes
Sid Griffin made a motion to accept the minutes of the January 27, 2003 meeting with changes. Lloyd Dooley seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously by a roll call vote.
Bid
Christi Franklin presented the bids for property and liability insurance. Discussion followed. Joetta Calhoun made a motion to award the bid to Public Entity with a total premium of $56,528. Sid Griffin seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously by a roll call vote.
Penalty and Interest Waiver Requests
Christi Franklin reported that several property owners have requested that the interest and penalty be waived on their real property taxes for various reasons. Discussion followed. Larry Porter made a motion to uphold the real property tax ordinance and not grant any waivers unless a clerical error was made. Sid Griffin seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously by a roll call vote.
Request/Action Report
Mayor Frank Sullivan reported the status of several items addressed at prior Council meetings.
Guests to Address the Council
No guests were signed in to address the Council.
Report from the Council
Sid Griffin complemented the police department for increased radar on Lakeview Drive. He also stated that the manholes on Lakeview Drive need to be raised. Mayor Sullivan stated that Ronnie Fick has the risers, but the weather needs to warm up prior to putting down cold patch.
Larry Porter thanked all present, the police department and the fire department for their expressions of sympathy on the loss of his father. He also discussed the suggestion to replace the lettering on the “Welcome to Mt. Washington” signs with reflective lettering for about $300. Discussion followed. Sam Beichler recommended that the City use that $300 toward new signs. Larry Porter made a motion to replace the lettering on the “Welcome to Mt. Washington” signs with reflective lettering. Ralph Lutes seconded the motion. Motion passed by a five to one vote as follows:
Yes No
Joetta Calhoun Sam Beichler
Lloyd Dooley
Sid Griffin
Ralph Lutes
Larry Porter
Larry Porter stated that he would like to have a police officer direct traffic on Bardstown Road to allow the children from the middle school to cross the road safely to attend after school functions at the Baptist church. Discussion followed. Officer Mullins stated that the police department tries to have an officer direct traffic at this location as much as possible, but will inform Chief Oliver of this situation.
Joetta Calhoun initiated discussion regarding an advertisement for a company that states it can save the City money on construction contracts. The Council discussed the pros and cons and decided not to pursue it further. She also asked for extra police department patrols on Highway 44 between Stringer Lane and Bardstown Road. Mayor Sullivan asked Officer Mullins to inform Chief Oliver about the about the extra patrols.
Sam Beichler announced that Allgeier Excavating Company, Inc. has signed a contract to purchase 8.55 acres in the business park. This is the largest sale to date. He also stated that Salt River Electric and LG&E have come to an agreement and the electric line crossing the business park property will be resolved. Insight will be installing internet access to the business park.
Executive Session
Sid Griffin made a motion to enter into executive session at 7:24 p.m. for the purpose of litigation and invite attorney John Carroll into executive session. Lloyd Dooley seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
Lloyd Dooley made a motion to reconvene open session at 8:38 p.m. Joetta Calhoun seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously by roll call vote.
Joe Wantland stated the Council discussed several lawsuits and he has received instructions on how to proceed.
Adjourn
There being no further business before the Council, Ralph Lutes made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:40pm. Lloyd Dooley seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously by a roll call vote.