MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL MEMBERS
City of Plantation
February 23, 2011
 
  The following are the minutes of the monthly meeting of the City of Plantation at 6 p.m. on 2/23/11 at 2502-C Hermitage Way, Louisville, KY 40242.

1. In attendance at the meeting: Mayor Becky Peak, Nita James, Sue Moore, Bob Schenk, and Bud Wurdock.  John Singler, Attorney for the City, and Charlie Veeneman, Financial Service Provider, were also present. In the absence of a permanent City Clerk, John Singler, acting clerk, recorded the minutes.  On roll call vote, there was a quorum to conduct business.  Doug Crowdas, resident, was also in attendance.

2. Mayor Becky Peak recognized Tim McNally of Waste Management.  Tim reminded the council that the $3,595.00 proposal to add a solar powered trash compacter at the bus stop would only be held open for a short period.  The Council discussed adding the compacter, but due to cost considerations, there was no motion to go forward at this time.

3. Motion made by Sue Moore to approve January Minutes, seconded by Bud Wurdock, and the vote in favor was unanimous. 

4. Treasurer's Report for January was presented by Charles Veeneman.  He explained the monthly activity to date, while comparing line items to date with budgeted projections, as well as fund balances, and the check register, that show detailed description of each expense or income.  Motion made by Bud Wurdock to approve the Treasurer's Report for January, seconded by Sue Moore and the vote in favor was unanimous.

5. The Mayor noted that LG&E sent a delinquent bill for a street light that LG&E had just discovered.  The bill will be paid, but the City will conduct an inventory of the street lights and make sure that LG&E records are accurate.

6. The Mayor informed the council about her discussion with the Kentucky League of Cities, concerning the various insurance coverage issues, which she has resolved.

7. The Mayor reported that the Administrative Services Contract, signed with Charles Veenemans' office, is to begin this week.  Office hours : Thursdays - 9 a.m. to 12 Noon. 

8. The Mayor summarized several bills that are pending in Frankfort that will have an impact on small City Governments.  She also announced meeting times and dates for the Jefferson County League of Cities and Lyndon Area Business Association.

9. Bud Wurdock reported that the new ordinances have been loaded on the website and that the calendar needs to be updated.

10. The council discussed the amended budget for the previous fiscal year June 30, 2009 to July 1st, 2010, this is required to document the exact figures after the books are closed for the year.  Attorney Singler performed a second reading by summary of the Ordinance #6, Series 2010-2011.  After discussion, motion was made by Bud Wurdock to adopt the Ordinance, with the column showing the adjusted budget figures, seconded by Nita James and the vote in favor was unanimous.

11. There was a discussion on the "Welcome Packet".  Holly Law and Nita James will work on the packet.  Doug Crowdas offered to get the block watch going again. 

12. Master Calendar attached.

13. Mayor has been working on the utility problems in the neighborhood and the vacant house issue, located on Turnside.  She also reminded the council to bring any issues and/or initiatives to the March meeting for discussion.

14. There was a discussion about placement of satellite dishes.  The Federal Law protects from regulations on telecommunication technology, therefore the City can only restrict placement of the dish if that restriction does not interfere with signal reception.

15. With no further business, the Mayor adjourned the meeting at 7:25. 

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         Mayor Becky Peak

ATTEST:

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John Singler, Attorney and Acting Clerk for the City