City of Mount Washington
Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting
February 22, 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 Porter led the pledge of allegiance.
Mayor Calhoun asked those present to take a moment to reflect according to their beliefs.
Minutes
Councilman Porter made a motion to approve the minutes of the February 8, 2010 regular council meeting as submitted. Councilman Griffin seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
Treasurer’s Report
Peggy Brinkman gave the Treasurer’s Report for the month of January 2010. Councilman Dooley made and Councilman Lawson seconded a motion to accept the report as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
Ordinance
The first reading of an ordinance amending Ordinance 04-41 (Chapter 110 Business License Provisions) to provide a prorating of first time licenses and provide for farm to market licenses and fees was held. Discussion followed. Councilman Griffin made a motion to amend the first reading of the ordinance to restrict the sale of farm produce and products grown or produced to a twenty (20) mile radius of the City. Councilman Porter seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
Sign-In-Sheet
No one signed in to address the Council.
Mayor’s Report
o Mayor Calhoun commended Ronnie Fick for locating a new source for the purchase of salt for City roads. His diligence in finding a new source saved the City $51,375.
o The Mayor said the TARC Board met and proposed service reductions of 16 routes and elimination of 20 more. One of the routes proposed for elimination is 66X, the Mt. Washington Express. She urged residents to contact TARC and voice their concern. Comment can be made by going to their website at www.ridetarc.org and click on “Contact us” ; calling 502-561-5112; or by attending one of the public hearings scheduled for March 9th, 10th or 11th at various times and locations. Discussion followed.
o Mayor Calhoun said a bill was introduced to the Kentucky Legislature (HB 353) that would create a centralized collection of city occupational license fees by the State. She said the Department of Revenue would establish a web-based system for the collection of local occupational taxes. This could mean loss of funds to Cities. Representative Sal Santoro of Florence, who introduced the bill, KLC legislative staff and city occupational license tax administrators are discussing alternative solutions. The Mayor said she had contacted Representative Belcher to voice her concerns and will continue monitoring this bill.
o The Mayor said bid packets were available today for the construction of sidewalks on Fairway Drive. Bids will be opened on March 8, 2010 at 10:00AM at City Hall.
Report from Council
o Councilman Lawson said there are several street signs down in Forest Ridge. Ronnie Fick said he is aware of the problem and will have the repairs done.
o City Attorney Lemme reported that a deposition was taken by Plaintiff Hill’s attorney of former Police Chief Tom Rosselli. Mr. Lemme said Chief Daugherty was in attendance and all went well.
o Dave Derrick said many contractors have shown interest in the wastewater treatment project. He said 20 bid packets were picked up by general contractors from as far away as Florida. He expects to receive 10-12 bids on the project.
Adjourn
There being no further business before the Council, Councilman Walter made a motion to adjourn at 6:57PM. Councilman Griffin seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
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Joetta Calhoun
Mayor
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Kenneth J. Stovall, Jr.
City Clerk