CITY OF PROSPECT
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
July 19 1999
PRESENT:
Mayor Lonnie Falk; Council Members Raymond Burse, Nan Milliman, Harold Smith,
Alan Simon, Lee Zimmerman, Sandra Tucci; City Attorney Judi Ciliberti; City
Administrator Ann Simms; Police Chief Mike Day; Recording Secretary Phyllis
A. O’Donnell.
Mayor Falk called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Council Member Milliman moved approval of the minutes of the regular City
Council Meeting of June 21, 1999; Council Member Simon seconded; passed unanimously.
LIBRARY CONCEPT PROPOSAL
Raleigh Baker, AIA, of Raleigh Baker Associates, Architects, presented detailed
plans for the new library and city hall for the City of Prospect. The plans
were received favorably and will be taken under consideration by the Mayor
and Council. The plans are preliminary and can be changed to suit the needs
of the City. The total cost for these plans at this point would be about $665,000.
COMMENTS FROM CITIZENS
Connie Brenzel presented an article from “Kentucky Living,” the last Weekend
Gardener column submitted by Fred Wiche before he died of cancer in June of
1998. Ms. Brenzel highlighted several varieties of trees and plants and suggested
the City might consider making a memorial garden or small area with a plaque
as a tribute to Fred Wiche who was popular with so many. This would also add
to the beautification of the City. Mayor Falk stated that this idea would
be taken under consideration.
Mayor Falk stated that along the lines of beautification that the City has
planned a Beautiful Day to be this fall. Bulbs, and possibly saplings,
will be handed out to all citizens at City Hall. This could become an annual
event if resident response is good.
Peter Rach, a resident of Fox Meadow Way, asked the Council if anything could be done about the trash being blown into his area (being in the City of Prospect) from building sites on Fox Meadow Way and Hunting Crest (being outside City limits and in Oldham Co.). Mayor Falk said that the City had very strict rules regarding building lots requiring dumpsters, silt fences and general clean up, but unfortunately the City has no authority over the builders outside the City. City Police would have to see the trash blowing and then would be able to contact the builders. Chief Day stated that he would increase surveillance on windy days.
POLICE REPORT
Police Chief Day presented the monthly police report. Chief Day reported that
one new hire was half way through training and the other new hire would start
August 1.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Council Member Smith gave SECOND READING: ORDINANCE NO. 398, SERIES 1999:
AN ORDINANCE TO PROTECT THE ENFIRONMENT BY REQUIRING CERTAIN MEASURES TO PROHIBIT
THE DUMPING OF SEWAGE INTO BODIES OF WATER LOCATED IN THE CITY OF PROSPECT
(THE PROSPECT CLEAN WATER ORDINANCE). Council Member Tucci seconded. Discussion
followed including an inspection report by Commander Wagner of the U.S. Coast
Guard. Cdr. Wagner reported that boat owners were being very cooperative and
were trying to come into compliance with federal and state regulations and
because of difficulty to locating equipment would need more time. Harbor Master
Joe Dunn brought up the issue that he does not want any sewage (treated or
untreated) dumped into the marina and that the boats have holding tanks to
be pumped out. Cost of pumping out to boat owners would be about $100.00 a
month, which would be paid to Mr. Dunn.
Council Member Zimmerman moved to table Ordinance 398 until the next meeting
in August; Council Member Simon seconded. Council Member Tucci requested more
input and clarification for Council Members and also an update from Cdr. Wagner
regarding boater compliance before the next meeting. Consideration of the
Ordinance was tabled unanimously.
Council Member Milliman gave SECOND READING ORDINANCE NO. 399, SERIES 1999:
AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE USE AND TYPE OF OUTDOOR LIGHTING WITHIN THE CITY
OF PROSPECT, KENTUCKY. Council Member Simon seconded. Passed unanimously on
roll call vote 6-0.
NEW BUSINESS
Council Member Simon moved adoption of RESOLUTION NO. 3, SERIES 1999: A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY OF PROSPECT, KENTUCKY APPROVING A TRANSFER OF CONTROL OF INTERMEDIA
PARTNERS OF KENTUCKY, L.P. FROM INTERMEDIA CAPITAL MANAGEMENT VI, LLC TO INSIGHT
COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY, L.P. Council Member Milliman seconded. Council Member
Burse suggested that before approving we check with Jefferson County into
the financial status of Insight’s financial and service record. Council
Member Burse made a motion to table Resolution No. 3, Series 1999 until further
investigation; Council Member Smith seconded. Passed unanimously.
Council Member moved adoption of MUNICIPAL ORDER NO. 2, SERIES 1999: A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF PROSPECT, KENTUCKY TO EXECUTE AND ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF SPRING FOR POLICE SERVICES. Council Member Smith seconded; passed unanimously.
Mayor Falk thanked Cdr. Wagner and the Coast Guard for all their time and continuing assistance in helping the City and the boat owners resolve the sewage problem at the Harrods Creek Marina. Mayor Falk stated that we had made considerable progress and we could not have achieved this without Wagner’s expertise and help.
Council Member Simon thanked the Mayor, Council Members and City Hall Staff for helping to make this 4th of July Celebration the best ever. Simon especially thanked the Police Dept. for their help and all the volunteers who contributed their time on this very hot holiday. It was a team effort and everyone worked very hard.
Mayor Falk thanked Alan Simon again for all his hard work in organizing this event. His tireless efforts and organizing expertise make this event the success that it is and enjoyed by all the residents.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Council Member Burse moved the Council meet in Executive session for the purpose
of litigation; seconded by Council Member Milliman. The Council met in Executive
Session from 8:50 p.m. until 9:30 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT
Council Member Milliman moved adjournment; Council Member Simon seconded;
passed unanimously. Mayor Falk declared the meeting adjourned at 9:31 p.m.