City of Mount Washington
Minutes of the Regularly Scheduled Council Meeting
July 11, 2005
City Hall Annex Building, 186 Branham Way
Mayor Sullivan called the meeting to order at 6:30pm with the following Council members present: Lloyd Dooley, Ralph Lutes, Joetta Calhoun, Ed Hilbert and Larry Porter.
Also present were City Clerk Christi Franklin, City Treasurer Peggy Brinkman, Utility Superintendent Ronnie Fick, City Attorney Jim Winchell and City Engineer Dave Derrick.
Ralph Lutes gave the invocation and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Minutes
Christi Franklin read the minutes of the June 27, 2005 Council meeting. Ralph Lutes made a motion to accept the minutes of the June 27, 2005 meeting as corrected. Lloyd Dooley seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously by a roll call vote.
Police Report
Chief Hockenbury presented the police report for June 2005.
Ordinances
Larry Porter introduced and the Council held first reading of an ordinance to adopt or reject the recommendation of the Bullitt County Joint Planning Commission to re-zone .635 acres, more or less, known as the David and Diane Kilner property located on the northwest intersection of Lloyd Lane and Fernwood Drive from R-1 to R-2. John Wooldridge addressed questions from the Council.
Sid Griffin introduced and the Council held first reading of an ordinance annexing 95.02 acres known as the John J. and Donna J. Miller property located on Stringer Lane. John Wooldridge discussed the proposed use of the property and answered questions from the Council.
Larry Porter introduced and the Council held first reading of an ordinance relating to sewer and water connection fees and impact fees. Discussion followed. Ronnie Fick and Jim Winchell answered questions from the Council.
Resolution
The Council reviewed a resolution designating the National Incident Management System (NIMS) as the basis for all incident management and requiring the use of the incident command system. Christi Franklin said this resolution must be submitted to the State. Joetta Calhoun made a motion to pass the resolution as stated above. Ed Hilbert seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously by a roll call vote.
The Council reviewed a resolution adopting the National Incident Management System (NIMS). Christi Franklin said this resolution must be submitted to the Federal government. Lloyd Dooley made a motion to approve the resolution as stated above. Larry Porter seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously by a roll call vote.
Jim Phelps, 9972 Highway 44E, addressed the nuisance issue at Bullitt Fire Sprinklers and asked when this will be cleaned up. Mayor Sullivan said construction has begun on the fence and he will have the Code Enforcement Officer speak to the owner regarding the work to be completed. Discussion followed. Mr. Phelps also asked that the ditch behind his house be sprayed for mosquitoes. Mayor Sullivan said the City will take care of it.
Mayor’s Report
Mayor Sullivan updated the Council on the issue from the last meeting regarding Mr. Black’s water pressure. He said the City checked the water pressure and Mr. Black had 55 lbs. when closed and 35 lbs. when opened. 20 lbs. of pressure is all that is required. The water pressure gauge that Mr. Black was using was defective.
He also reported the he, Ronnie Fick and Dave Derrick met with the Louisville Water Company regarding the recent water issues. The City’s water system is currently working properly but they are working with the Louisville Water Company for solutions for the recent problems.
Report from Council
Joetta Calhoun said she received complaints of a foul odor at the pump station on Barbara Sue and asked that it be checked further. Ronnie Fick and Mayor Sullivan addressed the issue. Discussion followed.
Lloyd Dooley asked if the City would sell the old water plant on Stringer Lane. Discussion followed regarding the infrastructure under the ground and that the property would need to be sold “as is”. Mayor Sullivan said if someone was interested in the property, they would need to make an offer to the City.
Executive Session
Lloyd Dooley made a motion to enter into executive session at 7:25pm for the purpose of the sale of real property. Ralph Lutes seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously by a roll call vote.
Reconvene
Larry Porter made a motion to reconvene at 8:32pm. Joetta Calhoun seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously by a roll call vote.
Jim Winchell stated that no action was taken as a result of executive session.
Adjourn
Ralph Lutes made a motion to adjourn at 8:33pm. Lloyd Dooley seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously by a roll call vote.