Agenda December 14, 2020
C I T Y O F W I N D Y H I L L S
A G E N D A
COUNCIL MEETING
DATE: MONDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2020
TIME: 7:00 P. M.
LOCATION: ZOOM Virtual Meeting – call-in required.
Contact 502-895-4778 between 10 AM and 2 PM (M-F) for the call-in info.
AGENDA: ROLL CALL
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING (11/09/20)
FINANCIAL REPORTS
APPROVAL OF BILLS (Totaling $43,432.34)
RESIDENTS’ COMMENTS/CONCERNS
MAYOR’S REPORT
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Finance – Councilwoman Rademaker
Code Enforcement – Steve Teaford
Windy Hills Green/City Maintenance/Newsletter/Tree Board – Councilwoman Greer
Newsletter/Windy Hills Breeze – Councilwoman Myers
Community Caring/Welcome to Windy Hills – Councilwoman Spencer
Public Works – Councilman Blue
Ordinances/Community Standards – Councilwoman Trachtenberg
City Clerk – Lisa Kraft
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
NEW BUSINESS:
COMMENTS/QUESTIONS TO THE COUNCIL AS A WHOLE:
ADJOURN
HELEN M. DAVIS, MAYOR
- Published in City of Windy Hills
Agenda November 9, 2020
C I T Y O F W I N D Y H I L L S
A G E N D A
COUNCIL MEETING
DATE: MONDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2020
TIME: 7:00 P. M.
LOCATION: ZOOM Virtual Meeting – call-in required.
Contact 502-895-4778 between 10 AM and 2 PM (M-F) for the call-in info.
AGENDA: ROLL CALL
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING (10/12/20)
FINANCIAL REPORTS
APPROVAL OF BILLS (Totaling $41,992.54)
RESIDENTS’ COMMENTS/CONCERNS
MAYOR’S REPORT
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Finance – Councilwoman Rademaker
Code Enforcement – Steve Teaford
Windy Hills Green/City Maintenance/Newsletter/Tree Board – Councilwoman Greer
Newsletter/Windy Hills Breeze – Councilwoman Myers
Community Caring/Welcome to Windy Hills – Councilwoman Spencer
Public Works – Councilman Blue
Ordinances/Community Standards – Councilwoman Trachtenberg
City Clerk – Lisa Kraft
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
NEW BUSINESS:
Honoring Foster Hounz
COMMENTS/QUESTIONS TO THE COUNCIL AS A WHOLE:
ADJOURN
HELEN M. DAVIS, MAYOR
- Published in City of Windy Hills
Minutes October 12, 2020
CITY OF WINDY HILLS
Minutes of Regular Council Meeting
October 12, 2020
The Council and Officers of the City of Windy Hills met virtually by Zoom, at 7:00 P.M. Mayor Davis called the meeting to order.
ROLL CALL: The following were present:
MAYOR COUNCIL MEMBERS OTHER CITY OFFICIALS
Helen M. Davis Bruce Blue – Absent Lisa Kraft
Kate Greer Jim Hodge
Marcia Myers Steve Teaford
Marianne Rademaker
Suzanne Spencer
Laura Trachtenberg
MINUTES:
Councilwoman Greer moved to approve the minutes of the September 14, 2020, Council meeting; seconded by Councilwoman Myers. The motion passed unanimously.
FINANCIAL REPORTS, APPROVAL OF BILLS:
The financial reports for September 2020 were moved for approval by Councilwoman Trachtenberg, seconded by Councilwoman Rademaker. The motion passed unanimously.
Councilwoman Trachtenberg moved to approve the September bills, totaling $61,097.54 and was seconded by Councilwoman Rademaker. The motion passed unanimously.
RESIDENTS’ COMMENTS/CONCERNS: Martha Davis wanted to thank “the powers that be” for the removal of the poles on the Green. There was some discussion about a hedge on Rudy. The Mayor will do some research into our ordinances on shrubbery.
MAYOR’S REPORT: Report attached in full.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Finance/Ordinances: Councilwoman Rademaker reported we have one CD that is getting ready to mature or has matured. It was temporarily put into our money market account because it has a higher rate than most CD’s. Helen is going to do some research to find CD’s at higher rates.
Code Enforcement – Steve Teaford: Mr. Teaford reported there are several cases being handled by Attorney Hodge that are carryovers and have a deadline to respond tonight. Steve Teaford will leave it up to Mr. Hodge to report on them. Helen Davis took the complaint about 744 Wicklow Rd where the trees were interfering with the line of sight at the intersection. The resident addressed the complaint and trimmed the trees.
Windy Hills Green/City Maintenance/Newsletter/Tree Board – Councilwoman Greer:
Councilwoman Greer reported on the following items:
• “Cornerstone is cutting down the dying coffee tree in the island on Clerkenwell.
• Adam has mulched the areas that I listed last month. Because of the drought, he is still watering the trees. I told him to slow down on grass cuttings.
• Helen and I met with the LG&E people regarding replanting Westport Road. There will be a variety of specimens and sizes of trees and shrubs, depending on the sites. Some areas will have small shrubs, while some will have large trees. This is being done to discourage graffiti artists from painting the exposed fences. The planting will not begin until weather conditions are good for the success of the planting and the health of the trees. LG&E is spending a great deal of money on this. When completed, and the trees grow, it should be quite an improvement to what existed before.
• Cheri Silvey-Slusher is notifying the people who were granted free trees last year, to contact the nurseries and make certain they can get the tree of their choice.
• Several people have inquired about our tree subsidy program. Two have taken advantage of it.”
Newsletter – Councilwoman Myers: Councilwoman Myers reported the September issue of the Windy Hills newsletter was a print edition prepared and sent to all residents the week of September 21. As usual, the issue included information about candidates for Council office in the upcoming election as well as news, announcements, and reminders. She apologized for 2 errors in the published edition. Marianne Rademaker’s name was omitted from the caption beneath the group photo and one of the butterfly photos was printed sideways. The omission of Marianne’s name will be corrected in the upcoming Breeze.
The October Breeze deadline is Wednesday, October 14th and it will probably be sent out on Thursday or Friday. This issue will include a reminder about the Halloween Costume Contest. Please let her know what other announcements or other articles that need to be included.
The deadline for the November Breeze will be November 11th. Council members will recall that there was a discussion about postponing the December print issue until January when there will be more availability of our printing company, less mail and activity with which to compete for residents’ attention, and the opportunity to use it to kick off the new year, new Council, etc. If we continue with that plan, we can send a Holiday edition of The Breeze in December.
Community Caring/Health & Fitness/Welcome to Windy Hills – Councilwoman Spencer:
Councilwoman Spencer reported the following items:
• “Working on a price to replace damaged plaques.
• There were 9 real estate transfers in September.
• We have 6 judges and 1 possible judge for the Halloween Costume Contest.”
Public Works – Councilman Blue:
Councilman Blue’s report read by City Clerk Lisa Kraft:
• All ordered signs are in place, except for the ones on Regency and Rudy Lane. The two signs will be placed the week of October 12th. The two signs will be made with reflective tape for us to view and see if it helps see the signs better
• MSD has been contacted about the cutting of the brush covering the walkway path across the bridge over the creek
• The poles have been removed from the north-west corner of the Green
• Several political signs from one party have been vandalized. Also, support of police signs have been vandalized
• Next election cycle we need to make sure all signs are off the encroachment path. Many signs were too close to the street
• We had several issues from two customers of ECO TECH about recycling. These issues were solved by the employees of ECO TECH. All ECO TECH trucks have a camera and can show the issue problems
City Clerk – Lisa Kraft: Ms. Kraft reported the property taxes were coming in steadily.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None
NEW BUSINESS: None
ATTORNEY’S REPORT: “Have been working on 7 cases, 5 are now resolved and 2 have a deadline of today.”
COMMENTS/QUESTIONS TO THE COUNCIL AS A WHOLE: None
Councilwoman Myers moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:39 P.M., seconded by Councilwoman Trachtenberg and the motion passed unanimously.
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Helen M Davis, Mayor Lisa Kraft, City Clerk
- Published in City of Windy Hills
Minutes September 14, 2020
CITY OF WINDY HILLS
Minutes of Regular Council Meeting
September 14, 2020
The Council and Officers of the City of Windy Hills met virtually by Zoom, at 7:00 P.M. Mayor Davis called the meeting to order.
ROLL CALL: The following were present:
MAYOR COUNCIL MEMBERS OTHER CITY OFFICIALS
Helen M. Davis Bruce Blue Lisa Kraft
Kate Greer Jim Hodge
Marcia Myers Steve Teaford
Marianne Rademaker
Suzanne Spencer
Laura Trachtenberg
MINUTES:
Councilwoman Myers moved to approve the minutes of the August 10, 2020 Council meeting; seconded by Councilwoman Greer. The motion passed unanimously.
FINANCIAL REPORTS, APPROVAL OF BILLS:
The financial reports for August 2020 were moved for approval by Councilwoman Greer, seconded by Councilwoman Myers. The motion passed unanimously.
Councilwoman Myers moved to approve the August bills, totaling $70,815.63 and was seconded by Councilwoman Greer. The motion passed unanimously.
RESIDENTS’ COMMENTS/CONCERNS: None
MAYOR’S REPORT:
Police Report: There were 96.6 hours of Police support. Radar monitoring of 18.37 hours on Ambridge and Rudy resulted in 4 warnings. The police followed up on the car thefts within Windy Hills and the homeowner was able to get back the stolen property. There were several suspicious individuals and cars reported but the police never found anyone.
The Mayor signed the auditors’ contract, but they have not called to schedule the audit. She spent a considerable amount of time on 726 Indian Ridge and hand delivered a letter regarding the non-compliance with the WH grass ordinance. The grass was mowed by the due date.
She met with the LG&E supervisor and arborist to discuss Westport Road and the impact of removing the trees and vegetation on our City. LG&E has graciously offered to plant back natural grasses and small trees to lessen the damage to the homeowners. The problem is that the vegetation would be on the state right-of-way. We will have to work with the DOT to see if we can accept the offer. She was able to track down the state’s contact person, sent her an email, and is waiting for a response.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Finance/Ordinances: Councilwoman Rademaker reported we are waiting for the Auditors. Two CD’s are getting ready to mature and Helen Davis is investigating the best rates for them.
Code Enforcement – Steve Teaford: Mr. Teaford reported there are seven cases being followed up on with residents on one matter or another. Attorney Hodge is spearheading five of those and he has taken care of two.
Windy Hills Green/City Maintenance/Newsletter/Tree Board – Councilwoman Greer:
Councilwoman Greer reported on the following items:
• A new resident has taken advantage of the subsidy tree program.
• The residents who received free trees will need to check with the three nurseries to find out if they have the tree or whether it can be ordered.
• Caroline Westfall is going to Jonlynn Court to check a hazardous tree.
• She received a phone call from a resident on Clerkenwell about the unsightly island. She went over and took care of it, and called Adam to remind him about taking care of it in the future.
• Met with Caroline Westfall about the tree on the Green. Expensive to decorate.
• Called Tim Graven at Indian Hills about their tree. While talking to him he gave her some names to call. If we decide to have the common areas bid out next year, the City won’t have to bid out if it is under $30,000.
• She is seeking bids for the lights on the tree on the Green.
• Trees on the Green need to be pruned.
Newsletter – Councilwoman Myers: Councilwoman Myers reported in mid- August we sent out the Windy Hills Breeze to 729 residents and just over 60%were opened. She is In the process of putting together the September print newsletter. This is an opportunity for us to reach out to all of our residents and not just a part of them. She appreciates all of the councilmembers who have sent in articles. Hopefully, we will have it in homes by a week from Friday. Discussion followed about Haywood Ice Cream and whether we could host an Ice Cream Social.
Community Caring/Health & Fitness/Welcome to Windy Hills – Councilwoman Spencer:
Councilwoman Spencer reported the following items:
• “The interchange at Westport Road and I-264 is completely weeded. It was finished by Brightside without Dismas House, but altogether 9 Windy Hills and St. Matthews volunteers helped. The signs for Windy Hills and St. Matthews at that interchange were switched to correctly represent the right city. Walt Ostertag did the work.
• Working on a plaque revision.
• Two commemorative signs have been ordered.
• There were 7 real estate transfers in August.”
Public Works – Councilman Blue:
Councilman Blue reported:
• “Paving project is complete
• In January or February, I would like to hire contractor to inspect all of Windy Hills roads for spidering damage and any roads needing full repaving or partial repaving. I can do the potholes, large gaps, etc., but need a qualified person to check for the above areas. This is one reason I did not do more this year knowing we might have a bigger expense next spring.
• Need to do some painting and repair to yellow painted areas from one end of Ambridge (Rudy) to Westport.
• Will fix hole on 42 entrance to Coach Gate
• All signs have been ordered.
• Checking pokes, signs, and street lights needing repair
• Need 2-3 estimates for painting on Ambridge.
• Mayor informed me the trimming around the walkway on bridge is St. Matthews responsibility.
• Cable provider had an explosion”
Ordinances/Community Standards – Councilwoman Trachtenberg: Councilwoman Trachtenberg reported that she didn’t have anything this month.
City Clerk – Lisa Kraft: Ms. Kraft reported the property tax bills were delivered late Thursday. Work began on separating the bills into three stacks: one to keep, one to mail, and one as a duplicate copy. The Mayor and Councilwoman Rademaker are helping and today we began stuffing envelopes. The plan is to mail out the tax bills tomorrow or Wednesday.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
• Pohl property, the Mayor sent a letter, but they have not responded. Per MSD, the gravel driveway was a temporary solution and should be removed by November 1st, this would allow the area to go back into a natural state. Steve will monitor the situation.
• 1116 Windsong Way –Back in 2010, the paving company instead of paving the road end to end, edge to edge, paved over the curbs possibly causing drainage problems on Windsong. Councilman Blue made a motion to have our City engineer, Mark Madison, investigate the significance of the problem on those streets, Councilwoman Greer seconded the motion. Discussion followed about the road problem. The motion carried.
• The matter of Staci Farris’ request to be reimbursed for work done on a retaining wall at her residence – 1116 Windsong Way, in the amount of $8,000 was discussed. The Council decided not to reimburse Ms. Farris for work completed in 2015.
• Councilwoman Rademaker made a motion to repeal the Municipal Order 6 Series from 2014/2015, Councilwoman Spencer seconded the motion. There was no discussion. The motion carried.
• Councilwoman Rademaker made a motion to create a new Municipal Order. The Municipal Order 1 Series 2020-2021. Trees to be memorialized on the Green will be $300 donation + the cost of the plaque. Councilwoman Myers seconded the motion. Discussion – two Council members spoke against the proposal. Councilwoman Rademaker made a motion to suspend discussion. Councilwoman Greer seconded the motion. A councilmember continued discussion. Councilwoman Myers called point of order. The motion to end debate was split 4-2.
Councilwoman Spencer requested a roll call vote. The motion to create a new Municipal Order, the vote was as follows:
Roll Call Vote
Blue – No
Greer – Yes
Myers – Yes
Rademaker – Yes
Spencer – No
Trachtenberg – Yes
NEW BUSINESS: None
ATTORNEY’S REPORT: None
COMMENTS/QUESTIONS TO THE COUNCIL AS A WHOLE: None
Councilwoman Greer moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:52 P.M., seconded by Councilwoman Myers and the motion passed unanimously.
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Helen M Davis, Mayor Lisa Kraft, City Clerk
- Published in 2020 Council Meeting Minutes
AGENDA NOVEMBER 9, 2020
C I T Y O F W I N D Y H I L L S
A G E N D A
COUNCIL MEETING
DATE: MONDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2020
TIME: 7:00 P. M.
LOCATION: ZOOM Virtual Meeting – call-in required.
Contact 502-895-4778 between 10 AM and 2 PM (M-F) for the call-in info.
AGENDA: ROLL CALL
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING (10/12/20)
FINANCIAL REPORTS
APPROVAL OF BILLS (Totaling $41,992.54)
RESIDENTS’ COMMENTS/CONCERNS
MAYOR’S REPORT
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Finance – Councilwoman Rademaker
Code Enforcement – Steve Teaford
Windy Hills Green/City Maintenance/Newsletter/Tree Board – Councilwoman Greer
Newsletter/Windy Hills Breeze – Councilwoman Myers
Community Caring/Welcome to Windy Hills – Councilwoman Spencer
Public Works – Councilman Blue
Ordinances/Community Standards – Councilwoman Trachtenberg
City Clerk – Lisa Kraft
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
NEW BUSINESS:
Honoring Foster Hounz
COMMENTS/QUESTIONS TO THE COUNCIL AS A WHOLE:
ADJOURN
HELEN M. DAVIS, MAYOR
- Published in City of Windy Hills
Agenda October 12, 2020
C I T Y O F W I N D Y H I L L S
A G E N D A
COUNCIL MEETING
DATE: MONDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2020
TIME: 7:00 P. M.
LOCATION: ZOOM Virtual Meeting – call-in required.
Contact 502-895-4778 between 10 AM and 2 PM (M-F) for the call-in info.
AGENDA: ROLL CALL
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING (09/14/20)
FINANCIAL REPORTS
APPROVAL OF BILLS (Totaling $61,097.54)
RESIDENTS’ COMMENTS/CONCERNS
MAYOR’S REPORT
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Finance – Councilwoman Rademaker
Code Enforcement – Steve Teaford
Windy Hills Green/City Maintenance/Newsletter/Tree Board – Councilwoman Greer
Newsletter/Windy Hills Breeze – Councilwoman Myers
Community Caring/Welcome to Windy Hills – Councilwoman Spencer
Public Works – Councilman Blue
City Clerk – Lisa Kraft
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
NEW BUSINESS:
ATTORNEY’S REPORT:
COMMENTS/QUESTIONS TO THE COUNCIL AS A WHOLE:
ADJOURN
HELEN M. DAVIS, MAYOR
- Published in Agendas 2020
Minutes August 10, 2020
CITY OF WINDY HILLS
Minutes of Regular Council Meeting
August 10, 2020
The Council and Officers of the City of Windy Hills met virtually by Zoom, at 7:00 P.M. Mayor Davis called the meeting to order.
ROLL CALL: The following were present:
MAYOR COUNCIL MEMBERS OTHER CITY OFFICIALS
Helen M. Davis Bruce Blue Lisa Kraft
Kate Greer Jim Hodge
Marcia Myers Steve Teaford
Marianne Rademaker
Suzanne Spencer
Laura Trachtenberg
MINUTES:
Councilwoman Greer moved to approve the minutes of the July 13, 2020 Council meeting; seconded by Councilman Blue, and approved unanimously.
FINANCIAL REPORTS, APPROVAL OF BILLS:
The financial reports for July 2020 were moved for approval by Councilman Blue, seconded by Councilwoman Myers, and approved unanimously.
Councilwoman Myers moved to approve the July bills, totaling $45,832.91 and was seconded by Councilwoman Trachtenberg. The motion passed unanimously.
RESIDENTS’ COMMENTS/CONCERNS: None
MAYOR’S REPORT:
Police Report: There were 102 hours of Police support. The police have continued to deal with incidents of vandalism within Windy Hills and thefts from cars parked in residents’ driveways. There was 1 speeding citation and 1 courtesy notice. The police issued one parking ticket and a warning.
Mayor Davis will be representing Windy Hills on the B3TEconomy Focus Team. The first virtual meeting, held on July 15, 2020, was almost 2 hours long and mostly dealt with revitalizing the West End of Louisville.
Most of the Mayor’s time this month has been devoted to the property at 726 Indian Ridge which will be discussed under new business.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Finance/Ordinances: Councilwoman Rademaker reported the 2 year CD at Eclipse Bank matured. It was rolled over into a 1 year CD at .75%.
Code Enforcement – Steve Teaford: Steve Teaford reported he had completed all inspections on rental and vacant properties. Only the Ackerman properties are not done. The property owner at 711 Indian Ridge wants his/her $50.00 waived. Discussed turning over newly paved driveways, without permits, to Attorney Hodge for possible action. Residents are concerned about the Pohl’s building a property fence on their property. The Mayor and Steve Teaford are requesting a meeting with the Pohls to discuss the property. The subject of vegetable gardens in front yards has come up again. Attorney Hodge said Metro addresses the subject.
Community Caring/Health & Fitness/Welcome to Windy Hills – Councilwoman Spencer: Councilwoman Spencer reported she and 5 other women – Joyce Brown, Carla McMillan, Betsy, Emily, and Jody Smiley, worked on trimming back weeds at the Westport Road/I264 interchange. Normally, this is a Dismas House project, but Dismas cannot permit the residents to work in teams because of the Covid crisis. There were 8 real estate transfers in July. The new bench is in place on the Green and two plaques have been ordered.
Windy Hills Green/City Maintenance/Newsletter/Tree Board – Councilwoman Greer:
Councilwoman Greer reported on the following items:
• Pruned trees.
• The water bags on the Green have been filled.
• Adam Vogelsang sprayed the weeds and they have finally died.
• Waiting on an estimate from Adam Volgelsang to mulch the Green.
• She is seeking bid for the Lights on the tree on the Green.
Public Works – Councilman Blue:
Councilman Blue reported:
• The paving was complete and he would be checking all areas.
• Coach Gate pothole repairs are done.
• JCLC yearly dinner has been moved to February.
• Foeburn and Rudy is an MSD problem.
• Street signs have been ordered.
• He talked to Brian at EcoTech about recycling problems.
Ordinances/Community Standards – Councilwoman Trachtenberg: Councilwoman Trachtenberg reported that she had researched information about the GPS trackers that can be placed on street signs. She also searched office records for information to bolster the Windy Hills Purdue Pharma claim.
Newsletter – Councilwoman Myers: Councilwoman Myers reported the Breeze was sent to 730 residents and was opened by 62%. She is working on the September print issue, so please send any ideas to her.
Discussion followed about whether Windy Hills should host the Ice Cream Social. It is tentatively scheduled for October, but the decision will be made at the next Council meeting.
City Clerk – Lisa Kraft: Ms. Kraft reported about the change in e-mail provider. All council members can call the office if having problems logging into Outlook.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None
NEW BUSINESS:
The Mayor reported about the residence at 726 Indian Ridge Road. After talking to the Mayor Fisher’s office, Graymoor/Devondale Police Chief, Grady Throneberry, multiple times, and the nearby residents, she requested that the Council declare the property a nuisance.
Councilman Blue made a motion to declare the property a nuisance and have the City Attorney take all necessary action to effect this action. Councilwoman Myers seconded the motion and the motion passed unanimously.
Jim Hodge will proceed with the paperwork to declare the property a nuisance. Windy Hills will enlist the aid of the Jefferson County Assistant Attorney in this process.
ATTORNEY’S REPORT: Attorney Hodge reported he had filed a claim in the Purdue Pharma Litigation – for $50,000. He discussed that the amount would include anything that may surface even after the claim is filed. Sandy Moore update: She won her unemployment suit and we will receive an assessment. He has turned it over to a labor person.
COMMENTS/QUESTIONS TO THE COUNCIL AS A WHOLE: None
Councilwoman Greer moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:50 P.M., seconded by Councilwoman Myers and the motion passed unanimously.
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Helen M Davis, Mayor Lisa Kraft, City Clerk
- Published in 2020 Council Meeting Minutes, CouncilMinutes
Minutes July 13, 2020
CITY OF WINDY HILLS
Minutes of Regular Council Meeting
July 13, 2020
The Council and Officers of the City of Windy Hills met at the Sojourn Community Church, 2501 Rudy Lane, at 7:00 P.M. Mayor Davis called the meeting to order.
ROLL CALL: The following were present:
MAYOR COUNCIL MEMBERS OTHER CITY OFFICIALS
Helen M. Davis Bruce Blue Lisa Kraft
Kate Greer Jim Hodge
Marcia Myers Steve Teaford
Marianne Rademaker
Suzanne Spencer
Laura Trachtenberg
MINUTES:
Councilwoman Myers moved to approve the minutes of the June 8, 2020 Council meeting; seconded by Councilwoman Greer and approved unanimously.
FINANCIAL REPORTS, APPROVAL OF BILLS:
The financial reports for June 2020 were moved for approval by Councilwoman Myers, seconded by Councilwoman Greer, and approved unanimously.
Councilwoman Rademaker moved to approve the June bills, totaling $46,824 and was seconded by Councilwoman Greer. The motion passed unanimously.
RESIDENTS’ COMMENTS/CONCERNS: None
MAYOR’S REPORT: attached in full.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Finance/Ordinances: Councilwoman Rademaker reported the Municipal Tax category is lower compared to prior years because the second quarter 2020 taxes have not been received. The Public Safety category is up, because an old bill from 2018/2019 Fiscal year was paid in this Fiscal year. Final net income should be $80 – $100,000 depending on the municipal tax income.
Code Enforcement: Steve Teaford reported:
• He has been inspecting homes. In July, 57 rental inspections and 14 in Coach Gate.
• Have a rental owner refusing to comply with our rental ordinance for inspection.
• After discussion it was decided that Attorney Hodge should send a letter to the rental property owner who has failed to comply.
• 7 Vacant homes, 4 should be considered vacant – resident says they are living there, watching 9.
• There are still Foeburn tree remnants on ROW
Community Caring/Health & Fitness/Welcome to Windy Hills: Councilwoman Spencer reported there were 5 new residents in June. Also, the cement piers are in production and should be ready for installation in approximately 3 weeks. Signage for the Orchid Society and the American Fringe Tree will be placed at the same time. There are still 23 trees available for dedication on the Green.
Windy Hills Green/City Maintenance/Newsletter/Tree Board – Councilwoman Greer:
Councilwoman Greer reported on the following items:
• Harley Daugherty sealed Rudy the Bear last week.
• She ordered three water bags for the three new trees on the Green.
• Laura was nice and retrieved some trash from the Green.
• She pulled some weeds at the Green on Sunday and have asked Adam to spray them again and mulch around the trees.
Tree Board:
• The Tree Board has not met because of Covid; however, the four sickly trees on Ambridge have been removed. Replanting will depend on the budget. There are still 12 residents who need to pick out a tree but will wait until November.
LG&E Project:
• She talked to the arborist about waiting until November to relocate the Westport/Foeburn trees. She also pled the case of a homeowner on Indian Ridge to keep his 40 year old Dogwood tree.
Miscellaneous:
• Adam will resume cutting the grass at the entrances every two weeks until the grass slows down.
• Adam is taking care of high weeds across from the bridge on Rudy and at the Indian Ridge entrance.
• When it is cooler, she will cut the suckers on the trees on Ambridge.
Public Works: Councilman Blue reported:
• Working on getting a garbage can for the Green and fixing a pole on the NW corner.
• Working on signs for the Green – 1.) Alcohol Prohibited and, 2.) Green Closed Dusk to Dawn.
• Appointed to JCLC yearly dinner committee.
• There are 3 street signs to re-hang and 1 to order.
• Tried to call Hall Contracting several times with no reply.
Discussion about Hall Contracting.
Ordinances/Community Standards – Councilwoman Trachtenberg: Councilwoman Trachtenberg reported that she had picked up trash on the Green and suggested that everyone going to the Green should bring a plastic bag to pick up garbage.
Will EcoTech empty the new garbage can at the Green?
Newsletter – Councilwoman Myers: Councilwoman Myers reported an 8-page quarterly newsletter was sent to Windy Hills residents the week of June 22nd.
All issues of the newsletter (print and digital) are available on the city website.
A digital edition of the Windy Hills Breeze is scheduled for July.
City Clerk – Lisa Kraft: Ms. Kraft reported the City Website had been updated. Working with the Mayor to collect delinquent property taxes. Have sent several citywide e-mails about up coming road paving and vandalism.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None
NEW BUSINESS:
The Mayor reported a resident had contacted her several times about yard work in the neighborhood after 5:00 p.m. The resident asked if the Council would create a yard work noise ordinance for Windy Hills even though there is a Metro Ordinance that addresses the permitted hours of operation. The Mayor asked the City Attorney about the Metro rule and he concurred that the same rule applies to both commercial and residential and that Windy Hills cannot be more restrictive than the Metro Ordinance – “Noise Ordinance 99.03(5) Noises relating to the use of lawn mowers or other machinery for landscaping purposes between the hours of 7:00 A.M. and 9:00 P.M.”
ATTORNEY’S REPORT: Attorney Hodge reported about the Purdue Litigation – Pharma. He discussed the terms and said the City may participate in the suit if it has a valid claim. An ad hoc committee will decide who gets the money based on proof of loss. Must join lawsuit by end of July.
Councilwoman Trachtenberg moved to join the lawsuit and was seconded by Councilwoman Spencer. The motion carried unanimously.
COMMENTS/QUESTIONS TO THE COUNCIL AS A WHOLE: None
Councilwoman Greer moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:47 P.M., seconded by Councilwoman Trachtenberg and the motion passed unanimously.
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Helen M Davis, Mayor Lisa Kraft, City Clerk
- Published in 2020 Council Meeting Minutes, CouncilMinutes
Minutes June 8, 2020
CITY OF WINDY HILLS
Minutes of Regular Council Meeting
June 8, 2020
The Council and Officers of the City of Windy Hills met virtually through Zoom, at 7:00 P.M. Mayor Davis called the meeting to order.
ROLL CALL: The following were present:
MAYOR COUNCIL MEMBERS OTHER CITY OFFICIALS
Helen M. Davis Bruce Blue Lisa Kraft
Kate Greer Jim Hodge
Marcia Myers Steve Teaford
Marianne Rademaker
Suzanne Spencer
Laura Trachtenberg
PUBLIC HEARING ON SPENDING ROAD AID FUNDS ON CITY PAVING:
Comments by Public: None
Comments by Council: Councilwoman Spencer asked Attorney Hodge where the monies for the Road fund are coming from and he explained.
MINUTES:
Councilwoman Myers moved to approve the minutes of the May 11, 2020 Council meeting; seconded by Councilwoman Greer and approved unanimously.
FINANCIAL REPORTS, APPROVAL OF BILLS:
The financial reports for May, 2020 were moved for approval by Councilwoman Myers, seconded by Councilwoman Greer, and approved unanimously.
Councilwoman Greer moved to approve the May bills, totaling $37,963.66 and was seconded by Councilwoman Rademaker. The motion passed unanimously.
RESIDENTS’ COMMENTS/CONCERNS: None
MAYOR’S REPORT: attached in full.
Discussion followed about the Park.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Finance/Ordinances: Councilwoman Rademaker reported the City’s funds are doing well since moving to First Financial Bank.
Code Enforcement: Steve Teaford reported he was working with residents about signs being placed in the city right of way.
Community Caring/Health & Fitness/Welcome to Windy Hills: Councilwoman Spencer reported there were 5 new residents in May. Also, the cement piers were ordered for the Orchid Society bench installation.
Windy Hills Green/City Maintenance/Newsletter/Tree Board – Councilwoman Greer:
Councilwoman Greer reported on the following items:
• A resident has asked to dedicate the Dogwood tree on the Green with a plaque.
Discussion about the trees and plaques on the Green.
• The Fairy Lights were a bust, so I borrowed green spot lights from Jodie Mudd for the Signature Entrance and turned off the Christmas tree.
Tree Board:
• 3 Bids on Foeburn tree removal were received
• 4 Trees on Ambridge will be removed by June 30th
Public Works: Councilman Blue reported:
• Road signs and fence going up on Rudy Lane
• Will work on signs for the Green – No Alcohol and No Loitering Dusk to Dawn.
Ordinances/Community Standards – Councilwoman Trachtenberg: Councilwoman Trachtenberg reported that the Windy Hills office will be sending out the rental and vacant house registration letters. This will permit better record keeping.
Newsletter – Councilwoman Myers: Councilwoman Myers reported the May issue of the Breeze was e-mailed to 731 residents and opened by 61%. Putting together a print addition for the June quarterly. There have been questions about putting advertisements in the Newsletter and unless it is a Public Service Announcement, there will be no advertising.
The 2020 Graduation Parade went off as planned. One graduate participated.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
Ordinance No. 1, Series 2019/2020 – Ad valorem Taxes – 2nd Reading: Councilwoman Greer made a motion to have Ordinance No. 1, Series 2019/2020 read into record and was seconded by Councilman Blue. The motion passed unanimously. Attorney Hodge read the Ordinance into record. Councilman Rademaker made a motion to approve Ordinance No. 1, Series 2019/2020 and was seconded by Councilwoman Blue. The unanimous vote was as follows:
Bruce Blue – Yes Kate Greer – Yes Marcia Myers – Yes
Marianne Rademaker – Yes Suzanne Spencer – Yes Laura Trachtenberg – Yes
Ordinance No. 2, Series 2019/2020 – 2020/2021 Budget – 2nd Reading: Councilwoman Greer made a motion to have Ordinance No. 2, Series 2020/2021 read into record and was seconded by Councilman Blue. The motion passed unanimously. Attorney Hodge read the Ordinance into record. Councilwoman Rademaker made a motion to approve Ordinance No. 2, Series 2020/2021 and was seconded by Councilwoman Greer. The unanimous vote was as follows:
Bruce Blue – Yes Kate Greer – Yes Marcia Myers – Yes
Marianne Rademaker – Yes Suzanne Spencer – Aye Laura Trachtenberg – Yes
NEW BUSINESS:
Paving Bid Review and Vote: Councilman Blue made a motion to accept Hall Construction’s paving bid. The motion was seconded by Councilwoman Greer, and approved unanimously.
ATTORNEY’S REPORT: Attorney Hodge had no comments.
COMMENTS/QUESTIONS TO THE COUNCIL AS A WHOLE: None
Councilwoman Rademaker moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:41 P.M., seconded by Councilwoman Greer and the motion passed unanimously.
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Helen M Davis, Mayor Lisa Kraft, City Clerk
- Published in 2020 Council Meeting Minutes, CouncilMinutes
Windy Hills Halloween
We expect to follow Metro guidelines for Trick or Treating in Windy Hills.
- Published in City of Windy Hills