June 2003 Newsletter
Thinking of you . . .
. . . when we mow our lawns and step in your dog’s “fertilizer”.
Think you could be a bit more considerate when you and your pooch are
out for a stroll?
Annual City Yard Sale
Saturday June 28 8-2
Rain or Shine
Call Betty Hardin to volunteer your time and ideas—and let’s hope we have great weather. 491-6142
It’s that time of year again. Two words we hate to hear – death and taxes. Tax bills for this year will be mailed out mid-June. Pay your taxes early and get the discount.
City Directory
Deadline to be included in City Directory is June 20. Get your name, address,
phone number and emergency contact info to Commissioner Hardin by June
20 or bring it along to Thursday’s meeting. It is hoped that this
voluntary project will help everyone be better acquainted and ensure security
as we watch out for each other.
Vacation Watch Program
If you let Officer Heggs know when you’re to be away from home for
any length of time, he will keep a particular eye on your property and
give you a written status report on your return.
Minutes April 10, 2003
The regular meeting of the City Commission was called to order at 7:30
PM on April 10, 2003 at the meeting room of the Jefferson County Fire
Protection District 14 Firehouse, Taylorsville Road, Louisville, Kentucky,
with
the following persons present:
Brent O. Hardin, Commissioner
Johnny Harper, Commissioner
Tom Hayes, Acting Mayor
Donna Nichols, Commissioner
John Price, Treasurer
Gary Heggs, Chief of Police
Frank Kamenish, Resident
Sally Price, Resident
Ora Lee Osborne, Resident
Minutes of March 13, 2003
Commissioner Hardin made a motion to approve the minutes as published.
Commissioner Nichols seconded the motion, which passed unopposed.
Treasurer's Report/Warrants
John Price read the treasurer's report for March, 2003 and copies were
made available for all people in attendance. Commissioner Hardin made
a motion to approve as read, which was seconded by Commissioner Harper.
The motion passed without opposition. The warrants for March, 2003 were
then read by John Price and copies were made available for all people
in attendance. Commissioner Hardin made a motion to approve payment of
the warrants, which was seconded by Commissioner Nichols and passed unanimously.
Chief of Police Report
Police Chief Heggs reported on the following:
--Another drive-off at Speedway,
--Parents of kids playing for the Mockingbird Valley Soccer Club told
to park at Kennedy School, not on
Blowing Tree,
--Hubcap of police cruiser keeps coming off,
--Names of waste collection companies ('Industrial Disposal' & 'Waste
Management'), whose pickup times have been in violation of city ordinance,
have been
turned over to Mayor Fore
--Discovery of credit card forgery at Speeday,
--Drove kids who were kicked out of Kennedy School to their bus stop at
Bowman Field. The Commission discussed this situation and instructed Police
Chief Heggs not to help this way again for liability reasons. The Commission
also discussed security issues at
Speedway,
--Accident on Hurstbourne Parkway,
--Letter sent to the principal of Kennedy School inviting her to the next
meeting,
--Pothole on Bunsen Way filled.
Attorney's Report
With no representative from the attorney's office in attendance, there
was nothing to report.
Old Business
Parks
Commissioner Hayes reminded everyone that the Easter Egg Hunt is this
coming Saturday. Also, the city picnic is tentatively scheduled for Sunday,
9/14/03.
In other news, the new mowing and landscaping contracts have been signed.
Bushes/trees around the Cardwell Way city entrance sign have been trimmed.
Regarding the park, Commissioner Nichols suggested lights be installed
to discourage teenagers from congregating at the park after dark. It was
also noted that 50 trees have been planted on the berm. All responsible
parties have met their obligation.
Sanitation
Commissioner Harper reported that residents have been complaining that
the waste collection employees are carelessly throwing cans around after
being emptied. He will contact Rumpke about the situation.
Police
Commissioner Hardin reported on the responses he has received for a directory
of residents for the 'Block Watch' type program.
Roads
Commissioner Nichols received a request from a resident on Hurstbourne
Circle on deed restrictions for fence installation. The resident will
be submitting a proposal. It was reported that signs have been installed
at the car wash and across the street from Blowing Tree regarding yielding
to oncoming traffic. Signs still need to be installed on the Blowing Tree
Rd side, and 'No Thru Traffic' sign on Hurstbourne Lane.
New Business
2nd Reading of Ordinance Retaining the City Attorney
Commissioner Hardin made a motion to have the second reading of Ordinance
#1, Series 2003, retaining the city attorney, which was seconded by Commissioner
Harper, and passed unopposed. The ordinance was then read by Acting Mayor
Hayes. Commissioner Hardin made a motion to enact and ordain as read.
This motion was seconded by Commissioner Harper, and passed without opposition.
1st Reading of Ad Valorem Tax Ordinance
Commissioner Hardin made a motion to have the first reading of Ordinance
#2, Series 2003 establishing the residential property tax rate at $.16/$100
of assessed value. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Harper, and
passed unopposed. The reading was then completed by Acting Mayor Hayes.
1st Reading of Budget Ordinance
After discussing the budget categories and specifics, Commissioner Hardin
made a motion to have the first reading of Ordinance #3, Series 2003,
establishing the city budget for the next fiscal year. The motion was
seconded by Commissioner Nichols, and passed unopposed. The reading was
then completed by Acting Mayor Hayes.
Miscellaneous
In other news, the remaining tax bills were discussed, and citywide yard
sale date to be determined.
There being no further business or discussion, the meeting was adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
Michael Bolten, City Clerk
Annual City Yard Sale
Saturday June 28 8-2
Rain or Shine
Call Betty Hardin to volunteer your time and ideas—and let’s hope we have great weather. 491-6142
Minutes May 8, 2003
The regular meeting of the City Commission was called to order at 7:30
PM on May 8, 2003 at the meeting room of the Jefferson County Fire Protection
District 14 Firehouse, Taylorsville Road, Louisville, Kentucky, with the
following persons present:
Sean Fore, Mayor
Brent O. Hardin, Commissioner
Johnny Harper, Commissioner
Tom Hayes, Commissioner
Donna Nichols, Commissioner
John Price, Treasurer
Gary Heggs, Chief of Police
Michael Bolten, City Clerk
Stephen Emery, Attorney
Geraldine Heck, Resident
Ora Lee Osborne, Resident
Sally Price, Resident
Teresa Myers, Resident
Bert Myers, Resident
Leila McReynolds, Resident
Margaret Bode, Resident
Minutes of April 10, 2003
Since the Minutes have not yet been published, they will be reviewed and
approved, if appropriate, at next month's meeting.
Treasurer's Report/Warrants
John Price read the treasurer's report for April, 2003 and copies were
made available for all people in attendance. Commissioner Hardin made
a motion to approve as read, which was seconded by Commissioner Nichols.
The motion passed without opposition. The warrants for April, 2003 were
then read by John Price and copies were made available for all people
in attendance. Commissioner Hardin made a motion to approve payment of
the warrants, which was seconded by Commissioner Harper and passed unanimously.
Chief of Police Report
Police Chief Heggs reported on the following:
--Stalled car on Taylorsville Rd,
--Additional information provided regarding the credit card forgery at
Speedway including the identification of the suspect,
--Potholes on Bunsen Way repaired again,
--3 drive-offs at Speedway,
--Old suitcase with clothes found on Taylorsville Rd, thrown into the
dumpster at Speedway,
--Assisted with a domestic dispute,
--Storm damage on Cardwell Way including downed branches blocking the
street,
--4 of 6 students found outside Kennedy School returned to the school,
--Accident on Taylorsville Rd.
Attorney's Report
Attorney Emery advised the Commission that with 1 property tax bill remaining
unpaid, the next step to take would be to seek legal enforcement. In other
news, it was confirmed that all owners of the berm property have now complied
with the planting of trees.
Old Business Parks
Commissioner Hayes was congratulated for the success of the Easter Egg
Hunt. Also, it was confirmed that the contract with StumpBusters has been
signed.
Sanitation
Commissioner Harper is still checking into the reports of the careless
throwing of empty waste cans by employees of Rumpke.
Police
Commissioner Hardin reported that more responses have been received for
a directory of residents for the 'Block Watch' type program.
Roads
Commissioner Nichols advised the Commission that all signs at Blowing
Tree and Taylorsville Rd are now installed. Also, the 'No Thru Traffic'
sign is up at Hurstbourne Lane. In other news, a resident had requested
that the grass behind the wall on Hurstbourne Lane be cut.
New Business
2nd Reading of Ad Valorem Tax Rate Ordinance
Commissioner Hardin made a motion to have the second reading of Ordinance
#2, Series 2003, establishing the residential property tax rate at $.16/$100
of assessed value. This motion was seconded by Commissioner Nichols, and
passed unopposed. The second reading was then completed by Mayor Fore.
Commissioner Hardin made a motion to enact & ordain as read. The motion
was seconded by Commissioner Nichols, which passed unopposed.
Special Townhall Meeting
The May 8, 2003 meeting was temporarily recessed at 8:00 PM for the following
special public hearing:
Municipal Road Aid Fund
Mineral Severance Tax Fund
The following is a list of suggestions for the use of the above funds:
1. Repair drainage ditch in back of Cardwell Way (ditch clogs and breeds
mosquitoes)
2. City-wide mosquito treatment/control
3. Extend storm sewers
4. Install curbs without sidewalks
5. City walking path
6. Install lights in the park.
With no further suggestions or ideas, the regular meeting of May 8, 2003 came out of recess and resumed at 8:15 PM.
2nd Reading of the Budget Ordinance
While discussing the final figures for the budgeted categories, a decision
was made to increase the salary for the city clerk. Commissioner Hardin
made a motion to have the attorney draw up an ordinance for that purpose.
The motion was seconded by Commissioner Harper, which passed unopposed.
Commissioner Hardin then made a motion to have the second reading of Ordinance
#3, Series 2003, establishing the city budget for the next fiscal year.
The motion was seconded by Commissioner Nichols, and passed unopposed.
The reading was then completed by Mayor Fore. Commissioner Hardin made
a motion to enact and ordain as read. The motion was seconded by Commissioner
Nichols, and passed without opposition.
Miscellaneous
After reviewing a proposal from a resident of Hurstbourne Circle to install
a fence on their premises, the Commission approved the construction.
There being no further business or discussion, the meeting was adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
Michael Bolten, City Clerk
It’s true: One man’s trash is another man’s treasure!
Annual City Yard Sale
Saturday June 28 8-2
Rain or Shine