CITY OF PROSPECT
CITY
COUNCIL MEETING
NOVEMBER 17, 1997
PRESENT:
Mayor Lonnie Falk; Council Members Harold Smith, Nan Milliman, Raymond
Burse, Alan Simon, Lee Zimmerman, Sandra Tucci; City Attorney John Evans;
Police Chief Lewis Nugent; City Administrator Ann Simms; Recording Secretary
Phyllis A. O’Donnell.
Mayor Falk called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
Mayor
Falk welcomed and introduced Boy Scouts from the Flying Eagles Patrol, Troop
30, working on their Citizenship Badge, along with their leaders, Bill Noble
and Mike Powers. Scouts in attendance were Chris Barrett, Greg Noble, Jason
Peters, Mark Powers, Chris Schulz and Ben Soto.
APPROVAL
OF MINUTES
Council Member Smith moved approval of the minutes of the regular City
Council Meeting of October 20, 1997; Council Member Burse seconded; passed
unanimously.
COMMENTS
FROM RESIDENTS
Paul Arena asked the Council to consider four issues of concern to the
residents of The Meadows: what can be done about the increasing deer herds
in the area, stating that they are damaging property and are a road hazard;
a dip in road at the Meadows Entrance; a blocked drain culvert and providing
a water supply on Charlock Island. Discussion of issues followed and Mayor
Falk responded that there was nothing we could do about the deer, the dip
in the road was responsibility of State Highway Dept., blocked drain will
be checked periodically, and we will look into cost of water supply as well
as for other areas of the City.
Mitch
Bass of The Landings expressed concern about the increased speeding on U.S.
42 and asked if more radar could be set up. Chief Nugent will be looking at
the situation and setting up patrols at peak times. Mayor Falk explained that
a light at The Landings would be put up when the turning lane is installed
which should be within the next two years. Mr. Bass also wanted to know about
entrance landscaping and roads. Mayor Falk explained that the City could not
spend tax money on private property for any reason. Mr. Bass will be looking
into seeing what has to be done.
It was noted that the next meeting will be on Dec. 8 and that the January meeting will be Jan. 12th.
POLICE
REPORT
Chief Nugent reported nothing remarkable for the month. He reiterated
that he would be doing more traffic control on U.S. 42
UNFINISHED
BUSINESS
There was no unfinished business.
NEW
BUSINESS
Council Member Smith gave FIRST READING, ORDINANCE NO. 348, SERIES 1997:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CITY OF PROSPECT ORDINANCE NO. 39, SERIES 1975, AS AMENDED
BY ORDINANCE NO. 109, SERIES 1983, CODIFIED AS SECTION 72.02 OF THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PROSPECT REGULATING THE MANNER OF PARKING VEHICLES
WITHIN THE CITY.
Council
Member Milliman gave FIRST READING, ORDINANCE NO. 349, SERIES 1997: AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING CITY OF PROSPECT ORDINANCE NO. 300, SERIES 1994 CODIFIED AS SECTION
10.99 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PROSPECT PROVIDNG FOR A GENERAL
PENALTY. This ordinance allows the City to fine anyone who disobeys City ordinances.
Council Member Smith moved to amend the Ordinance to provide for a minimum
penalty of not less than $25.00; Council Member Milliman seconded; passed
unanimously.
Council
Member Simon gave FIRST READING, ORDINANCE NO. 350, SERIES 1997: AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING THE BUDGET FOR THE GENERAL FUND FOR THE FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 1996
THROUGH JUNE 30, 1997. Mayor Falk reminded the Council the ordinance contained
an emergency provision, requiring a two-thirds vote for passage on first reading.
Passed unanimously on a roll call vote. Yes: Burse, Smith, Zimmerman, Milliman,
Simon, Tucci; No: None
Council
Member Smith gave FIRST READING, ORDINANCE NO. 351, SERIES 1997: AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING THE BUDGET FOR THE STATE MUNICIPAL ROAD AID FUND FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
JULY 1, 1996 THROUGH JUNE 30, 1997. Mayor Falk reminded the Council the ordinance
contained an emergency provision, requiring a two-thirds vote for passage
on first reading. Passed unanimously on a roll call vote. Yes: Burse, Smith,
Zimmerman, Milliman, Simon, Tucci. No: None.
Council
Member Zimmerman asked to be reminded of the events of “Light Up Prospect.”
“Light Up Prospect” will take place on Friday, November 28, 1997, at 6:30
p.m. at the Cowley Open Space in Hunting Creek. Officer Larry Bush will be
singing several holiday songs as will members of the First Baptist Church
of Prospect choir. “Frosty the Snowman” will arrive on a Harrods Creek Fire
Dept. truck and will be greeting residents and handing out candy.
ADJOURNMENT
Council Member Simon moved adjournment; Council Member Burse seconded;
passed unanimously. Mayor Falk declared the meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m.
November 1997