City of Mount Washington
Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting
July 12, 2010
Mayor Joetta Calhoun called the meeting to order at 6:30PM with the following council members present: Barry Armstrong, 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, City Engineer Dave Derrick and ABC Administrator and DES Coordinator Melvin Davis.
Councilman Lawson led the pledge of allegiance.
Mayor Calhoun asked those present to take a moment to reflect according to their beliefs.
The Mayor reported that Councilman Dooley is on vacation and will not attend the meeting.
Minutes
Councilman Porter made a motion to approve the minutes of the June 28, 2010 regular council meeting as submitted. Councilman Griffin seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously with Councilman Lawson, who did not attend the meeting, abstaining.
Police Report
Police Chief Roy Daugherty presented the police report for the month of June 2010.
Sign-In-Sheet
Bobbie & Tammy Floyd of 301 Love Ave, Richard A Sheeley, Jr. of 412 Joy Ave. and Russell Flynn of 153 Joy Ave addressed the Council with their concerns about speeders on Love and Joy Avenues. They said the speed limit is 25mph but the limit is exceeded frequently and by a very excessive rate of speed. They stated this is a very active neighborhood with children outside playing, riding bicycles and people who walk their dogs. They gave the Council a list of 92 signatures of neighbors in the area who are concerned about this safety issue and ask the City to do something to enforce the speed limit and slow traffic down. Discussion followed.
Mayor Calhoun directed the Police Chief to meet with these citizens after the meeting to further address their concerns and said additional patrols in the neighborhood would begin immediately.
Mayor’s Report
· Mayor Calhoun reminded everyone that Kid’s Fest is coming up July 30th. It will be held from 5PM – 9PM and will include free food and activities for the children.
· The Mayor said that a few months ago she applied for summer help through a Bullitt County Adult Education and Literacy’s “Work Now” Grant. She stated that this grant is funded with American Recovery and Reinvestment Act TANF Emergency Contingency Funds. She said these funds will enable the City to employ 4 general labor and 1 clerical worker at no cost. This help will be available from July 15th through September 9th.
Report from Council
· Councilman Lawson thanked the Mayor, Council and general public for their concern and for all the cards and fruit baskets sent to him after his surgery.
· Councilman Walter congratulated Paige Wheatly, a Mt. Washington resident, who was recently crowned Miss Bullitt County.
· The City Engineer reported that construction on the Wastewater Treatment Plant Project is off to a good start. He said the weather has been good and the excavation is going well. He said the project is on schedule.
· Norman Lemme thanked the Mayor and Council for the confidence shown to him over the past 1 ½ years he has served as City Attorney. He said that due to some health issues he has been unavailable at times. Mr. Lemme said he felt it was appropriate to provide back-up council when he is unavailable at no cost to the City. After citing his impressive credentials, Mr. Lemme introduced his son, Matthew Lemme as back-up counsel.
Adjourn
There being no further business before the council, Councilman Porter made a motion to adjourn at 6:55PM. Councilman Armstrong seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
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Joetta Calhoun
Mayor
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Kenneth J. Stovall, Jr.
City Clerk