CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CITY OF PROSPECT
JANUARY 13, 1997

PRESENT:
Mayor Lonnie Falk; Council Members Sandra Tucci, Alan Simon, Nan Milliman, Harold Smith, Lee Zimmerman; City Attorney John Evans, Police Chief Lewis Nugent; City Administrator Ann Simms; Recording Secretary Phyllis O’Donnell.

Absent: Council Member Raymond Burse.

Mayor Falk called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.

Mayor Falk congratulated and welcomed back all council members who were re-elected for another two year term, and welcomed Sandra Tucci who was newly elected in November.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Council Member Simon moved approval of minutes of the regular City Council Meeting of December 9, 1996; Council Member Smith seconded; passed unanimously.

Council Member Simon moved approval of minutes of the Special City Council Meeting of January 1, 1997; Council Member Smith seconded; passed unanimously.

COMMENTS FROM RESIDENTS
There were no residents in attendance.

REPORT OF CITY AUDITOR
Steve Pennington of Richardson, Pennington & Skinner, PSC presented the City of Prospect Audit for 1995-96. Mr. Pennington briefly went through the audit pointing out highlights. He stated that the City was in good financial condition. He also said that this year’s audit went very smoothly and found that the accounting system was in better shape this year. Karen Basham, the accountant that actually did the on-site work for the audit, found this year that everything was more organized. In response to a question from Council Member Zimmerman, Pennington said it appears the City’s new system of using outside contractors is working well.

City Attorney John Evans pointed out a minor change he recommended making to an accompanying note to the Audit relating to the status of litigation. Mr. Pennington said he would make the change. Council Member Smith moved that the City accept the audit with the change as noted; Council Member Milliman seconded. Passed unanimously.

PRESENTATION OF BEACH CRAIGMYLE AWARD
Mayor Falk presented the 1997 Beach Craigmyle award to Council Member Alan Simon, thanking him for his many years of dedicated service to the City. Simon spends countless hours planning and organizing the City’s 4th of July Celebration, he is Assistant Director and Public Relations person for the Prospect Arts and Craft Fair, a member of the North Oldham Lions Club, on the Board of Directors for the William Belknap Community Center, a former President of COPPA and a former member of the Community Leadership Alliance. Mayor Falk also thanked his family for their support of Alan’s activities. Mr. Simon proudly accepted the award and thanked the Council, the residents of Prospect and especially his family who were present to share in the presentation.

FINANCIAL REPORT
Mayor Falk presented the financial report. There was no discussion.

POLICE REPORT
Chief Nugent presented the monthly police report, with no outstanding events. Chief Nugent said he was holding a meeting with all of the officers on Tuesday that would benefit the officers and the residents in working toward a more community oriented police department. Chief Nugent is also attending various meetings throughout the City, including clubs and homeowners’ associations, to answer any questions and to gather information to help his officers perform their duties.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS
No unfinished business.

NEW BUSINESS
No new business.

Mayor Falk introduced Steve Chaplin to the Council. Steve will now be covering Prospect’s Council Meetings for the Courier- Journal. Mayor Falk also welcomed Gayle Pressman. Gayle used to cover our meetings a few years ago for the Courier-Journal and was just visiting tonight.

EXECUTIVE SESSION
Council Member Simon moved the Council meet in Executive Session to discuss personnel; Council Member Smith seconded; passed unanimously. The Council met in Executive Session from 8:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

ADDITIONAL BUSINESS
Following the Executive Session, Council Member Simon moved the Council fund a position of Lieutenant for the Police Department and that the Mayor be authorized to appoint the person to fill this position; Council Member Smith seconded; passed unanimously.

Mayor Falk wished Council Member Harold Smith a Happy Birthday. Harold is 81 years young. The meeting ended with a rousing chorus of “Happy Birthday To You.”

ADJOURNMENT
Council Member Simon moved adjournment; Council Member Tucci seconded; passed unanimously. Mayor Falk declared the meeting adjourned at 9:35 p.m.