City of Mount Washington
Minutes of the Regularly Scheduled Council Meeting
June 9, 2003
City Hall Annex Building, 186 Branham Way
Mayor Frank Sullivan called the meeting to order at 6:34 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, Utility Superintendent Ronnie Fick, City Engineer Dave Derrick and City Attorney Rodney Burress.
Charles Long gave the invocation and led the pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor Sullivan introduced David Thurman, the new president and CEO of the Peoples Bank of Mt. Washington.
Minutes
Sam Beichler made a motion to accept the minutes of the May 12, 2003 caucus as written. Larry Porter seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously by a roll call vote. Sid Griffin made a motion to accept the minutes of the May 12, 2003 meeting as written. Larry Porter seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously by a roll call vote. Joetta Calhoun made a motion to accept the minutes of the May 23, 2003 budget meeting as written. Sam Beichler seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously by a roll call vote. Lloyd Dooley made a motion to accept the minutes of the May 28, 2003 budget meeting as written. Ralph Lutes seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously by a roll call vote.
Peggy Brinkman gave the Treasurer’s Report for April 2003. Larry Porter made a motion to accept the Treasurer’s Report. Sam Beichler seconded the motion. Motion passed by a vote of 5 to 1 as follows:
Yes Abstain
Sam Beichler Joetta Calhoun
Lloyd Dooley
Sid Griffin
Ralph Lutes
Larry Porter
Ordinances
The Council held second reading of an ordinance annexing the tract 3 of the Frank Cornell property consisting of 79.553 acres located on Kentucky 660. Joetta Calhoun made a motion to pass the ordinance annexing Frank Cornell’s property. Sam Beichler seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously by a roll call vote.
The Council held second reading of an ordinance annexing the Thomas Givhan property consisting of 243.501 acres off Bogard Lane. Rodney Burress discussed the legal requirements for annexation and addressed the documents submitted to the City prior to this meeting by Mr. Givhan and stated that the City might need to address these in the future, but those items are not on the agenda for this meeting. Mr. Givhan made a statement to the Council regarding this annexation. Discussion followed. Joetta Calhoun made a motion to pass the ordinance annexing the Thomas Givhan property. Ralph Lutes seconded the motion. Motion failed by a vote of 2 to 4 as follows:
Yes No
Joetta Calhoun Sam Beichler
Ralph Lutes Lloyd Dooley
Sid Griffin
Larry Porter
The Council held first reading of an ordinance annexing the Marvin and Joan Hall property on Greenbriar Road consisting of 34.04 acres. Mr. Wooldridge, representing the Hall’s, made a statement regarding this annexation. Discussion followed. Several residents in the Greenbriar Road area stated their concerns regarding the proposed annexation of the Hall property.
The Council held first reading of an ordinance adopting the City of Mt. Washington annual budget for the fiscal year 2003/2004. Discussion followed.
The Council held first reading of an ordinance adopting the Mt. Washington Water and Sewer Company annual budget for the fiscal year 2003/2004.
Guests to Address the Council
Tom Givhan representing Doug G. Smith explained a dispute that Mr. Smith has with Frank Cornell regarding the driveway entrance to his property. He said that because Mr. Cornell deviated from the originally approved road plan, the City should review the road placement. Rodney Burress stated that this road has not yet been dedicated to the City; therefore it is not in the City road system. Once the City is asked to take this road into the system, the City can review it at that time. Until then it is a civil matter. Discussion followed.
Tom Givhan discussed the various documents he prepared due to the fact that his property was not annexed into the City. He asked the Council to vote on a water easement he prepared. Ronnie Fick stated that this is not the City’s usual procedure. Normally, the City reviews the plans for the water lines, makes adjustments if necessary, and then acquire the easements. Mr. Givhan also asked the Council to pass a resolution to allow him to extend and connect to the sewer plant. Discussion followed. Mr. Givhan also asked the City to vote on a petition allowing him to connect to the Pleasant Grove School or the Cherry Hill Subdivision lift stations. Sid Griffin made a motion to table any votes on the documents Mr. Givhan has prepared to allow the City Attorney to research these issues. Once this issue is removed from the table, Mr. Givhan will be notified by the City Clerk. Larry Porter seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously by a roll call vote.
Kenny Stout addressed the Council about the ruling from the Circuit Court Judge regarding a one foot strip, 50 feet in length. He asked the City to accept this one foot strip into the City road system. Rodney Burress stated that this ruling is being appealed and discussed the ramifications for the City if the ruling is overturned. Sid Griffin made a motion to table this issue until the June 23, 2003 meeting. Joetta Calhoun seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously by a roll call vote.
Betty Forelicher asked the Council to remember the sewer ordinances that are already in place regarding the service area.
Mayor’s Report
Mayor Sullivan read a statement regarding liquor by the drink is restaurants. He stated that he will no longer pursue an ordinance regarding this issue.
Report from the Council
Lloyd Dooley stated that although he was in favor of an ordinance allowing liquor by the drink, after the discussions with the State Alcohol Beverage Board at the May 12th caucus, he is not in favor of such an ordinance.
Joetta Calhoun said that she would rather have measures in place regarding liquor by the drink in restaurants than take a gamble to see what would happen if this is placed on the ballot. She feels a majority of the voters would vote “yes” if liquor by the drink would be placed on the ballot.
Sam Beichler agreed with Joetta Calhoun and asked Rodney Burress to draft an ordinance allowing and regulating liquor by the drink in restaurants. If possible Mr. Beichler would like to introduce and hold first reading of this ordinance at the June 23rd Council meeting.
Larry Porter said the City should draft an ordinance setting the regulations of liquor by the drink, after a majority of the voters vote in liquor by the drink at the ballot.
Ralph Lutes stated that he is against an ordinance allowing and regulating liquor by the drink in restaurants.
Sid Griffin said that people have told him they wouldn’t follow through with a petition if the Council passes an ordinance allowing liquor by the drink in restaurants. He feels it is a gamble to wait until this issue goes to the ballot.
Adjourn
There being no further business before the Council, Larry Porter made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 10:20pm. Joetta Calhoun seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously by a roll call vote.