October 2009 Newsletter
Halloween Corner: Halloween is scheduled to be celebrated on Sat Oct 31st. Parents--please check your child’s candy and give each child some kind of light.
Our City will have increased police presence during that night.
Halloween Commissioner
Stump Busters has leaf pickup scheduled for our streets on the following dates:
October 24/25/26 - Saturday/Sunday/Monday
November 14/15/16 – Sat/Sun/Monday
December 5/6/7 - Saturday/Sunday/Monday
Have your leaves raked to within 3 ft. of the road-edge of your property. Leaves Only!! No sticks or garbage. Do not rake or blow your leaves into the street.
Any questions? Marty Dunn
499-9809
Thanks
We need to thank Commissioner Brent Hardin for doing a GREAT job in organizing the City Picnic. We had some good food, good music and a wonderful time talking with neighbors.
We also need to thank Commissioner Jim Lynch for polling the Hurstbourne Lane neighbors about the traffic conditions on their street. Commissioner Lynch also oversaw the speed bump installation.
City Facts
Sanitation Reminder
If you have a large item (couch, chair etc.) that you need picked up on trash day, please call Rumpke (568-3800) in advance so they can be looking for your item.
Teresa Renninger
Sanitation Commissioner
SAFETY & SECURITY
In the event of an emergency any time call 911 first. Sgt Skaggs is our new night-time police officer; he can be e-mailed at sgthapd@insightbb.com and while on duty he can be reached at 574-5471, Police Dispatch.
Marty Dunn
Speed Bumps for Hurstbourne Lane were installed on Sept. 28. There is already a marked decrease in traffic and cut-through autos because of this passive safety device. Our children, grandchildren and other residents are safer. We now have less traffic and slower speeds.
Graffiti was removed from a traffic sign on Blowing Tree. Please report any suspicious persons to Chief Redman or Sgt. Skaggs.
Goose Report: I would like to publicly thank the neighbors and their housedogs who chased the geese out of the park this summer. By keeping the birds moving and unsettled, they have a tendency to stay away. We now have a few transient geese that are migrating south for the winter, stopping at the park and drainage area to rest. This will always be an attractive stop for them. By keeping them moving and scared, they will soon move on permanently. Please DO NOT FEED the geese. They make a mess as a reward for your generosity. Fat geese don’t fly well.
Jim Lynch
Commissioner of Streets & Lights
A sample of a new handout Commissioner Renninger has prepared for new neighbors is with this newsletter. Please let Teresa or your Block Watch captain know whenever someone new moves into your neck of the woods.
Louisville Metro Council
TOWN MEETING
Thurs., Oct. 29 – 7 pm
UofL Shelby Campus
COUNCILMAN JON ACKERSON WILL DISCUSS ISSUES IMPORTANT TO RESIDENTS OF OUR DISTRICT 18.
FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL JON ACKERSON AT 574-1118
The regular meeting of the City Commission was called to order at 7:30 PM on September 10, 2009 at the meeting room of the Hurstbourne Acres City Hall/Police Department, 1940 S. Hurstbourne Parkway, Louisville, Kentucky, with the following persons present:
Sean Fore, Mayor
Marty Dunn, Commissioner
Brent O. Hardin, Commissioner
Jim Lynch, Commissioner
Teresa Renninger, Commissioner
John Price, Treasurer
Chris Redman, Police Chief
Sergeant Steve Skaggs, Police Officer
Steve Emery, City Attorney
Michael Bolten, City Clerk
Charles Pennington, Resident
Pearlie Woods, Resident
Jeanie Nunn, Resident
Donna Nichols, Resident
Sally Price, Resident
Ora Lee Osborne, Resident
Karen Custer, Resident
Grace M Scott, Resident
Nell Pardue
Ron Walter, Resident
Jon Ackerson, Metro Council Member
Minutes for Meeting on August 13, 2009
Commissioner Dunn made a motion to accept the minutes as read. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Lynch, and passed without opposition.
Treasurer’s Report
John Price read the treasurer’s report for August, 2009 and copies were made available for all people in attendance. Commissioner Dunn then made a motion to approve as read. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Lynch and passed unanimously.
Warrants
The warrants for August, 2009 were then read by John Price, and copies were made available for all people in attendance. After discussion, Commissioner Dunn made a motion to approve payment of the warrants, which was seconded by Commissioner Lynch and passed unopposed.
Police Report
Police Chief Redman provided the following report:
-315 police hours from 08/13/09 to 09/10/09,
-Approximately 500 police & public contacts,
-1 arrest,
-6 citations,
-8 reports,
-10 traffic stops,
-18 suspicious persons,
-4 investigations,
In other news, the accreditation is on schedule to be completed by the end of December. Regarding the problem with graffiti, the city is working with IPL to resolve this situation. The city also wanted to thank Metro Representative Jon Ackerson who was instrumental in providing funding for the in-car computers for the police vehicle. Finally, in a question about possible Section 8 Housing to be established at the East Chase Apartments, Council Member Jon Ackerson said he would check and get back with Mayor Fore.
Attorney’s Report
Attorney Emery furnished the Commission a draft ordinance formally establishing the Police Department. It was noted that any necessary changes can be incorporated into the second reading. The attorney also confirmed that the city will be in litigation shortly to collect the unpaid property tax from last year.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Police Commissioner
Commissioner Dunn reported that the accreditation process for the Police Department is about 75% complete. With the hiring of Sergeant Skaggs, the city has improved the police coverage.
Roads Commissioner
Commissioner Lynch advised there was additional storm damage pickup. The new street sign on Blowing Tree has been installed. Trees along Bunsen have been trimmed. A large crack on Woodfield was reported to LG&E & MSD. Concerning the speed hump discussion for Hurstbourne Lane, Commissioner Dunn made a motion to have 3 speed humps installed. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Lynch and passed with Commissioner Hardin abstaining. In answer to a question about the sign at the car wash, it was confirmed that it is in compliance.
Parks Commissioner
Commissioner Hardin provided more specific details about the food being served at the upcoming annual city picnic this coming Sunday along with the entertainment. Volunteers to help at the picnic are welcome. As recommended by a city resident, Police Chief Redman commented on a ‘State of Emergency’ plan for the city to handle emergencies such as the recent ice storm. Also, suggested by a resident, is a request to clean up around the city entrance signs, particularly the sign at the corner of Bunsen and Hurstbourne Parkway.
Sanitation Commissioner
Commissioner Renninger reported that there were 6 skips this past month. Also, there were 2 requests for trash cans and 3 requests for recycle bins. The ‘Welcome to the City’ brochure was updated by Commissioner Renninger, and Metro Council Member Jon Ackerson offered to have them printed at no cost to the city.
NEW BUSINESS
Reading of Resolution #1, Series 2009
Mayor Fore read Resolution #1, Series 2009 concerning capital projects funding. This establishes Hurstbourne Acres election to participate in the program for capital projects as enacted by Louisville/Jefferson County Metro Government Council Ordinance #110, Series 2006, Section 97.100. Upon the completion of the reading, the resolution is effective immediately. Commissioner Dunn made a motion to adopt the resolution as read. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hardin and passed without opposition.
Leaf Pickup Schedule
Commissioner Dunn provided the following proposed leaf pickup schedule; 1st pickup will be the weekend before Halloween, the 2nd pickup is scheduled for November 14, 15, & 16, and the last pickup will be December 5, 6, & 7.
1st Reading of Ordinance #5, Series 2009
Commissioner Dunn made a motion to have the 1st reading of Ordinance #5, Series 2009 formally establishing a Police Department. Commissioner Lynch seconded the motion, which passed unopposed. The 1st reading was then completed by Mayor Fore.
OLD BUSINESS
Miscellaneous
Commissioner Lynch confirmed that the city has still not received the bill/invoice from Nunnlea for the cleanout of the ditch in front. In other news, Mayor Fore reported that the city has received a check from Rumpke for their portion of the necessary street repairs to Cardwell Way.
With no further questions or discussion, the meeting was adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
Michael Bolten, City Clerk