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Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting

February 8, 2010 

Mayor Joetta Calhoun called the meeting to order at 6:30PM with the following council members present: Barry Armstrong, Shot Dooley, Dennis Griffin, Gary Lawson, Larry Porter and Dale Walter.

Also present were: Treasurer Peggy Brinkman, City Clerk Kenneth Stovall, City Attorney Norman Lemme, Police Chief  Roy Daugherty, Utilities Superintendent Ronnie Fick and City Engineer Dave Derrick.

Councilman Armstrong led the pledge of allegiance.

Mayor Calhoun asked those present to take a moment to reflect according to their beliefs.

Minutes

A motion was made by Councilman Walter to approve the minutes of the January 25, 2010 regular council meeting as submitted. Councilman Porter seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.

Councilman Walter made a motion to amend the minutes of the January 28, 2010 special council meeting as submitted. Councilman Griffin seconded the motion. After discussion, Councilman Griffin withdrew his second of the motion and Councilman Walter withdrew his motion. Councilman Walter then made a motion to approve the revised amendment to the minutes of the January 28, 2010 special council minutes. Councilman Griffin seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.

Councilman Griffin made and Councilman Porter seconded a motion to approve the minutes of the January 28, 2010 special council meeting as read and amended. Motion carried unanimously. 

Police Report

Police Chief Roy Daugherty presented the police report for the month of January 2010.

Main Street Program Report

The main Street Program Manager, Dale Salmon, presented the first quarterly report of his activities since being named manager of the program. Mr. Salmon stated that the application for certification was completed and would be delivered to Frankfort on February 11^th, four days before the deadline for submission. He gave a report on the status of the program, reviewed the certification application binder and gave a timeline of future events. Mr. Salmon thanked all who helped with this project. He noted that the Main Street Committee had devoted two and one half years to collecting the required data and ensuring its quality and completeness. He said their previous work had been an invaluable resource to him while developing the final plan. His next quarterly report will be given at on of the May Council meetings.

 Ordinance

The City Attorney gave a second reading of an ordinance to rezone 7.29 acres, more or less, known as Vittitow Basement Walls, Inc. located at 850 Landis Lane from I-L Light Industrial to I-G General Industrial. Councilman Walter made a motion to pass the ordinance. Councilman Dooley seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously by a roll call vote.

Sign-In-Sheet

No one signed to speak to the council.

Mayor’s Report

• Mayor Calhoun asked the City Engineer to give a report on the status of the wastewater treatment plant project and asked if many contractors had requested bid documents. Dave Derrick said general contractors have shown a lot of interest. To date, 13 general contractors from Kentucky, Indiana and Ohio have taken out plans. He expects competition to be very good. Bids will be opened on March 11^th.
• The Mayor said Councilman Armstrong requested the Utilities Superintendent to look into a program that Louisville Water Co. currently operates. Their plan offers customers the opportunity to insure water lines located on their property. She asked Ronnie Fick to report on his findings. Mr. Fick provided the Mayor and Council members with an “Overview of Benefits” handout that Louisville Water Co. provides to its customers regarding their plan. Discussion followed. Councilman Armstrong asked that council members review this program and evaluate whether it is something that could be offered to Mt. Washington water customers.

Report from Council

• Councilman Walter reminded all of a fundraiser to benefit the Lloyd House on Sunday February 14^th from 11AM – 2PM. It will be held at Kettle Creek with cost for adults $12, and $8 for children under 12.
• Councilman Dooley complimented Ronnie Fick and his crew for the good job of snow removal. He also commended Dale Salmon for his work on the Main Street application for certification.
•  Councilman Armstrong also complimented Dale Salmon on putting together an impressive binder in a short period of time.

Report from City Attorney

Norman Lemme said he is reviewing the maintenance ordinance that Councilman Walter sent to him. He is also reviewing the business license ordinance for possible revision for issuing license at a pro rata cost where appropriate, as well as creating a license for farmer’s market businesses. He will have these ready in preliminary form at an upcoming meeting.

Mr. Lemme said water service line insurance, which was discussed earlier, is a form of self insurance, and the City must evaluate its risks before undertaking such a program.  

Adjourn

There being no further business before the Council, Councilman Dooley made a motion to dismiss at 7:16PM. Councilman Walter seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.

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Joetta Calhoun

Mayor

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Kenneth J. Stovall, Jr.

City Clerk