CITY OF PROSPECT
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
June 19, 2006

(A complete transcript of this meeting is available at City Hall and on the City's Web Site, HTTP://www.PROSPECTKY.COM )

PRESENT:
Council Members Nan Milliman, Alan Simon, Todd Eberle, Lee Zimmerman, Harold Smith, Sandy Tucci; Attorney Grover Potts, City Administrator Ann Simms; Chief Marvin Wilson; Recording Secretary Ann Melton; Court Reporter Eric Soergel.

Council Member Harold Smith called for a moment of silence in honor of Mayor Lonnie Falk.

Council Member Smith called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.

SPECIAL ORDER:
Council Member Alan Simon made a motion to change the agenda and asked the Council to call for a vote to elect a new Mayor.   City Administrator Ann Simms announced Joe Kehlbeck and Gresham Carter had written letters that they would be willing to serve the remainder of Mayor Falk's term, and the letters were in the back of the Council books. Mr. Kehlbeck was present, but Mr. Gresham had a prior commitment and could not attend. He dropped his letter off late this afternoon.

Council Member Zimmerman thanked both residents for offering their services, and then he made a motion to place Joe Kehlbeck's name to serve as interim Mayor. Council Member Simon seconded the motion.   After many positive remarks about Mr. Kehlbeck's abilities and his involvement in the community he was unanimously confirmed on a roll call vote as interim Mayor. Judge Paula Sherlock gave the oath of office and sworn in Joe Kehlbeck as Mayor.

Newly elected Mayor Joe Kehlbeck told the Council it was an honor to serve the citizens of Prospect and be interim Mayor.    Mayor Kehlbeck said, I will do my best to support the City of Prospect, to follow in Lonnie's footsteps, and those are big ones. But I will continue to do the best I can for the City.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Council Member Simon moved approval of the minutes of the regular City Council Meeting of May 15, 2006; Council Member Milliman seconded; passed unanimously.

Mayor Kehlbeck opened SECOND PUBLIC HEARING:   USE OF MONEY RECEIVED BY PROSPECT FROM LOCAL GOVERNMENT ECONOMIC ASSISTANCE (COAL AND MINERAL TAX) FUND (Approximately $135 Fiscal Year 2006-2007). The Mayor stated the funds will be rolled into the general government fund. No one testified at the public hearing and the Mayor closed the hearing.

Mayor Kehlbeck opened SECOND PUBLIC HEARING:   USE OF MONEY RECEIVED BY PROSPECT FROM STATE MUNICIPAL ROAD AID FUND (Approximately $68,400 FISCAL YEAR 2006-2007).   The Mayor stated the funds will be used for road repair, repair of street signs, and snow removal. No one testified at the public hearing and the Mayor closed the hearing.

Mayor Kehlbeck opened SECOND PUBLIC HEARING:   SETTING THE AD VALORUM TAX RATE FOR THE CITY OF PROSPECT AT 21.25 CENTS PER $100 ASSESSED VALUATION:   The Mayor stated the tax rate would remain the same as last year.   No one testified at the public hearing and the Mayor closed the hearing.

BUDGET COMMITTEE REPORT:
Council Member Eberle gave the report of the budget committee. Council Member Eberle said that he, Council Member Tucci, Mayor Falk, City Administrator Ann Simms and Police Chief Marvin Wilson met to examine the Mayor's budget proposal. The committee found no problems with the budget and recommended its approval. Council Member Zimmerman told the committee thank you for your efforts and time.

COMMENTS FROM CITIZENS:
Mr. John Herzfeld congratulated Mayor Kehlbeck and asked the Council to consider naming the Reading Center for Lonnie as a tribute to him for his work and what he did to establish something that was once just a dream. Council Simon agreed as the Reading Center was very important to Lonnie.   Council Member Eberle made a motion to pass a Resolution naming the Reading Center after Lonnie Falk, Council Member Milliman seconded; passed unanimously.

POLICE REPORT:
Chief Marvin Wilson presented the Police Report. There were no questions. Chief Wilson advised the Council the Bike Derby was a great success. The Chief commented that they are gearing up for the Community Celebration on July 4 th .

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
SECOND READING, ORDINANCE NO. 466, SERIES 2006: AN ORDINANCE LEVYING AN AD VALOREM TAX RATE FOR THE CITY OF PROSPECT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2006-2007, passed on a 6-0 roll call vote

SECOND READING, ORDINANCE NO. 467, SERIES 2006: AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A BUDGET FOR THE GENERAL FUND OF THE CITY OF PROSPECT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 2006 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2007, passed on a 6-0 roll call vote.

SECOND READING, ORDINANCE 468, SERIES 2006: AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A BUDGET FOR THE MUNICIPAL ROAD AID FUND OF THE CITY OF PROSPECT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 2006 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2007, passed on a 6-0 roll call vote

NEW BUSINESS:
At the City Attorney Potts request, Council Member Milliman moved the Council go into executive session to discuss possible litigations. Council Member Simon seconded; passed unanimously.

The Council went into Executive Session at 8:05 p.m.   After a brief executive session, City Attorney Grover Potts said, the transcript should reflect that there was no discussion or no vote taken on anything that was discussed during the executive session. There are two items on the agenda under new business. The first one is the Latin School that has just opened next to the Firehouse. There is an issue with signage between Signage Ordinance that is in the City of Prospect and facility by the Board of Zoning Adjustment. The second item was on the Cell Tower. City Attorney Potts said before Council makes a decision, it would be appropriate for each Member to review the minutes of the Planning Commission as well as reviewing the C.D. of the Public Hearing. A final decision will be made at the July Council Meeting whether to have a Public Hearing.

FIRST READING, ORDINANCE NO. 469, SERIES 2006: AN ORDINANCE PROPOSING THE MERGER OR CONSOLIDATION OF THE CITY OF GREEN SPRING, KY. WITH THE CITY OF PROSPECT, KY. AND CALLING AN ELECTION TO DETERMINE THE DESIRES OF THE VOTERS.

Council Member Milliman made a motion to change the date of the next Council Meeting from July 17, 2006 to July 24, 2006 as the Mayor will be out of town the week of July 17 th . Council Member Simon seconded; passed unanimously.

Council Member Zimmerman said he would like to go on record as stating how important it is to, somehow, thank you to Mayor Falk for all that he did for this City over the years. He was a man of incredible vision, and he was a man of action. His heart was so in this City, and the amount of work and effort, the amount of vision and follow-through on that vision was really an awesome thing. I know that I am sure going to miss him, and I know the City of Prospect is really going to miss him.

ADJOURNMENT:
Council Member Simon moved adjournment; Council Member Tucci seconded; passed unanimously.

Mayor Kehlbeck declared the meeting adjourned at 8:37 p.m.

Respectively submitted,
Ann Melton
Recording Secretary

ATTEST:
Ann R. Simms
City Clerk

Approved:
Joseph H. Kehlbeck
Mayor                                                                 

                        

 

 

 

June 2006