December 2005 Newsletter
The regular meeting of the City Commission was called to order at 7:30 p.m. on November 10, 2005 at the meeting room of the Jefferson County Fire Protection District 14 Firehouse, Taylorsville Road, Louisville, Kentucky, with the following persons present:
Marty Dunn, Commissioner
Brent O. Hardin, Commissioner
Geraldine Heck, Commissioner
Donna Nichols, Acting Mayor
John Price, Treasurer
Stephen Emery, City Attorney
Chris Redman, Police Chief
Michael Bolten, City Clerk
Margaret Bode, Resident
Frank Kamenish, Resident
Ora Lee Osborne, Resident
Jim Lynch, Resident
Sarah Jane Lynch, Resident
Frank Bates, Resident
Debbie Bates, Resident
Bert Myers, Resident
Teresa Myers, Resident
Commissioner Dunn made a motion to approve as published. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Heck and passed unopposed.
Treasurer’s Report/Warrants
John Price read the treasurer’s report for October, 2005 and copies were made available for all people in attendance. Commissioner Hardin then made a motion to approve as read, which was seconded by Commissioner Dunn. The motion passed without opposition.
The warrants for October, 2005 were then read by John Price, and copies were made available for all people in attendance. Commissioner Dunn made a motion to approve payment of the warrants, which was seconded by Commissioner Hardin and passed without opposition.
Police Chief
Police Chief Redman reported on the following:
--Picnic table in the park was overturned/vandalized,
--A resident had a yard ornament stolen,
--Gang graffiti on the wall behind the car wash was reported,
--Police radio has been purchased,
--Homeless person was discovered in the park and asked to relocate,
--Stranded motorist on Haviland was assisted.
--Due to a recent solicitor in the city, two ‘No Soliciting’ signs will be ordered and erected,
--A car was stolen from a resident’s home, and the perpetrator caught,
--Arson to the fence at the end of Hoke Road was reported, along with stolen property from one of the homes adjacent to the fence,
--The city has been asked to participate in the Kentucky Homeland Security program.
Attorney’s Report
Attorney Emery had nothing on which to report.
OLD BUSINESS
Parks
Commissioner Dunn reported that the water fountain had been leaking but has since been repaired. The water to the fountain will be turned off within a couple of weeks. Also, a person or persons have again dumped sand into the fountain causing damage. Anyone who happens to witness that action is asked to contact Police Chief Redman or Commissioner Dunn.
Sanitation
Commissioner Heck reported that 10 residential dumpsters/garbage cans have been delivered to residents in the city.
Police
Commissioner Hardin advised that some residents on Hoke Road had complained about the noise from the apartments. The city intends to fix the fence due to the arson mentioned in the Police Chief’s report and that should help alleviate some of the noise.
Roads
Commissioner Nichols advised that the leaf pickup dates have been published in the city newsletter. She also mentioned that ‘Stump Busters’ will not come unless there are a sufficient number of homes, at least between 10 to 15 homes, that have leaves requiring pickup. In addition, ‘Stump Busters’ cannot pick up wet leaves. Due to a request from Commissioner Hardin, the starting location for the leaf pickup will be changed this year.
In other news, it was reported that the light in front of Frank Kamenish’s home along with another light have finally been repaired.
Also, the home that the city had considered buying for a ‘city hall’ has been sold. However, the search committee will continue and report on other potential properties in the city.
NEW BUSINESS
Flags in the City
Police Chief Redman confirmed that the flags recently found in the city were used to indicate gas leaks. A contractor, Miller Pipelines, was hired by LG&E to due the necessary work.
Water Tower & Oxmoor Farm Property
Commissioner Dunn reported that there are no new developments regarding the site selection and/or construction of the water tower. After attending meetings regarding the overpass over I-64 connecting Bunsen Way and Shelbyville Road tjhat affects the City of Hurstbourne and using the Oxmoor farm property, Commissioner Dunn believes it will be at least 10 years before any of that actually takes place.
Special Police Fund
The police fund discussed in prior meetings, which has been set up to be used only for police department expenses, now totals $9,819.
Miscellaneous
The City of Hurstbourne Acres is on the list to receive ‘Smart Radar’.
There being no further business or discussion, the meeting was adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
Michael Bolten, City Clerk