Minutes April 9, 2018
CITY OF WINDY HILLS
Minutes of Regular Council Meeting
April 9, 2018
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 Ising called the meeting to order.
ROLL CALL: The following were present:
MAYOR | COUNCIL MEMBERS | OTHER CITY OFFICIALS |
E. James Ising | Helen Davis | Sandy Moore |
Kate Greer | Jim Hodge | |
Lou Phillips | Steve Teaford (absent) | |
Marianne Rademaker | ||
Mike Skelton | ||
Suzanne Spencer |
MINUTES:
Councilwoman Greer moved to approve the minutes of the March 12, 2018 Council meeting; seconded by Councilwoman Spencer and approved unanimously.
FINANCIAL REPORTS, APPROVAL OF BILLS:
The financial reports for March, 2018 were moved for approval by Councilman Skelton, and seconded by Councilwoman Rademaker and approved unanimously.
Councilwoman Davis moved to approve the March bills, totaling $52,643.63 and was seconded by Councilman Skelton. The motion passed unanimously.
RESIDENTS’ COMMENTS/CONCERNS: Resident, Wendy Mains, of Jonlyn Ct, addressed the Council with concerns about the landscaped circle on their court. She stated that since it has been re-landscaped with new plants and rocks, the plants are dying due to lack of water and people are running over the plants and rocks. She stated there is not enough room to maneuver around it with their cars and garbage and delivery trucks as well. She would like the whole landscaped circle to be removed and paved over. One of her residents would just like the tree in the center. Councilwoman Rademaker stated that most residents like it that the City is proactive with landscaping areas. Mayor Ising stated that the City will look into the issue.
Joyce Bridge addressed the Council to Thank the City for the donation to Family Court. It was greatly appreciated.
Karen Berg, democrat candidate running for Senator introduced herself and stated she is fiscally conservative, concerned about the State medical insurance needs and gun control. She passed out information and asked that anyone that would like to support her campaign by placing a sign in their yard, to let her know.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Finance/Ordinances: Councilwoman Davis reported that she is currently working on the budget and doing rental follow-up. She also stated that the Wexford Place house has been cleaned up.
Code Enforcement: No report.
Community Caring/Health & Fitness/Welcome to Windy Hills: Councilwoman Spencer reported that there are 5 new residents. She also reported that there is a pending plaque for the Green (a bush for her late husband). She stated that she is working with Paula Barmore, from Anoosh Nosh) on a possible Health and Fitness Event relating to Tai Chi on the Green as well as a possible art show. She had nothing to report on Community Caring.
Community Events/Newsletter/Tree Board: Councilwoman Greer reported that Arbor Day will be the following Sunday, but stated it will be rescheduled if it rains. The next newsletter deadline will be on May 18.
Public Works: Councilman Phillips reported that the electrical outlet by the bear on the Green should be installed soon.
Police Liaison/Real Estate Signs: Councilwoman Rademaker read the report she had previously distributed. She stated that Graymoor/Devondale Police Department patrolled Windy Hills for 102.3 hours. 8.5 hours of radar time was spent on Ambridge, resulting in three citations and two warnings. Rudy Lane received 3 hours of radar time, resulting in one citation and one warning. An additional citation was issued at Hubbards Lane and Rudy. The parking citations issued were: Clerkenwell (4); Chepstaw Ct (1), Windhurst Ct. (2), Tottenham (1), Windsong Way (1), and Indian Ridge (1). Warnings were given on Bonfire and Chelsea. an abandoned vehicle (4days) was towed on Ambridge. There were parking problems on Foeburn due to a party. House watches include: Indian Ridge, Highfield, and Grassy Fork. There was a home invasion on Kingslook (no details given). Other issues included: warrant on Indian Ridge, directed patrols on Falgate Ct., a semi parked on Ambridge and a Spectrum solicitor reported, and a non-injury accident at the Methodist Church.
Windy Hills Green/City Beautification: Councilman Skelton reported that spring (fertilizing, grass work, etc) work is being done on the Green. He said he and Lou Phillips will take a look at the court on Jonlyn Court.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
Encroachment Resolution : Attorney Hodge read Resolution No 2, Series 2017/2018 into record relating to Driveway encroachments. Councilwoman Greer made a motion to approve the resolution and was seconded by Councilwoman Rademaker. The motion was passed unanimously.
Telecommunications Franchise Issues (Charter, Google, AT&T): Attorney Hodge reported that there is nothing new to report that JCLC is watching Metro’s progress and will receive recommendation after Metro’s decision.
NEW BUSINESS:
Recycling Considerations: Mayor Ising stated that the issue was discussed at the Caucus meeting, stating that all of the Council members take part in recycling – most take to the recycling center. He also stated that currently there are 205 signed up for recycling pointing out that that is not a high percentage of our 1200 residences. Councilman Phillips has done some work on it and they concluded that with a cost of $33,000 for the whole year it was hard to justify the expense for such a low participation. The current contract is up in a year. Councilman Skelton stated he talked to Waste Management and is in favor of every 2 weeks at a cost of $22,000. He also stated that Waste Management would be willing to do a trial period for $6K – $7K. Councilwoman Davis said she would be willing to analyze for the budget affect and also stated that she wasn’t aware that it would be discussed at this meeting. She needs to see how much the revenue will go up. Councilwoman Rademaker stated she would rather take her recycling to the center for convenience. Bruce Blue, a resident, stated he has worked in the recycling industry for many years and offered to meet with the City regarding this subject. He stated that the City may want to inquire with Waste Management if they would pay the City back for some of the recycling materials that they get reimbursed for.
ATTORNEY’S REPORT: No Report.
MAYOR’S REPORT: Mayor Ising stated the City received a thank you from the Volunteers of America for the City’s Contribution. He reported that there was an article in the last newsletter regarding running for Council/Mayor and asked if any of the Council had heard of any interested people. He also reported that Brightside Cleanup would be the following Saturday. He will pick up supplies. He sated he will be attending the District 7 Mayor’s Advisory Council Meeting on April 25th and asked if anyone had any issues or concerns they would like addressed.
Comments/Questions to the Council as a Whole: Bruce Blue stated he is concerned about a truck that parks on Two Springs during the day that could possibly cause a wreck.
Jodi Mudd expressed his views on recycling, stating that it seems it’s a matter of money and convenience. He said that you could use a 50 gallon can on wheels and put an emblem on it to signify that it contains recycling, not trash.
Councilwoman Greer moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:00 P.M., seconded by Councilwoman Rademaker and the motion passed unanimously.
_______ __________________ _______________________
E. James Ising, Mayor | Sandy Moore, City Clerk |
- Published in 2018 Council Meeting, 2018 Council Meetings Minutes
Minutes March 12, 2018
CITY OF WINDY HILLS
Minutes of Regular Council Meeting
March 12, 2018
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 Ising called the meeting to order.
ROLL CALL: The following were present:
MAYOR | COUNCIL MEMBERS | OTHER CITY OFFICIALS |
E. James Ising | Helen Davis (Absent) | Sandy Moore |
Kate Greer | Jim Hodge | |
Lou Phillips | Steve Teaford | |
Marianne Rademaker | ||
Mike Skelton | ||
Suzanne Spencer |
MINUTES:
Councilwoman Greer moved to approve the minutes of the February 12, 2018 Council meeting; seconded by Councilman Phillips and approved unanimously.
FINANCIAL REPORTS, APPROVAL OF BILLS:
The financial reports for February, 2018 were moved for approval by Councilman Skelton, and seconded by Councilwoman Rademaker and approved unanimously.
Councilwoman Spencer moved to approve the February bills, totaling $41,742.53 and was seconded by Councilman Skelton. The motion passed unanimously.
GRAYMOOR/DEVONDALE POLICE CHIEF THRONEBERRY: Chief Throneberry was not able to make the meeting.
RESIDENTS’ COMMENTS/CONCERNS: Resident, Jean Wade addressed the Council with concerns about the City not offering recycling for the residents at no cost.
Resident and previous Tree Board member, Marcia Myers addressed the Council also with her concerns regarding recycling for the City. She would like the City to support and promote recycling. She also requested that the City share more recycling information with the residents. She would like to set up a recycling information table at the Arbor Day Celebration. She also requested that a survey be sent out to the residents to see how much interest the residents would have in recycling.
Resident, Jodie Mudd also addressed the Council with recycling concerns. He had prepared and distributed a handout with information he had received from Waste Management. He stated there is a discrepancy between what people are being charged for recycling when they sign up currently and what they were being charged previously.
The Council addressed their concerns and told them they will contact Waste Management to investigate the discrepancy in the amount being charged for recycling and will discuss the issue at the next caucus meeting.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Finance/Ordinances: In Councilwoman Davis’s absence, Mayor Ising read her report. Her report stated that she and the Code Enforcement Officer, Steve Teaford, had met with Chief Grady Throneberry with Graymoor/Devondale Police to discuss the parking situation in the City. She and Steve will prepare a parking information sheet that will be placed on the cars in violation . They have asked Graymoor/Devondale Police to immediately issue parking tickets with a minimum fine of $25 and if not paid within 10 days the fine will be increased to $50. They also are considering joining a multi-city appeals cooperative where the unpaid citations will be further handled.
Code Enforcement: Steve Teaford stated he has received the final Rental Registry form, stating there are 49 rentals in the City. He stated the property at Brownsboro and Indian Ridge is not a rental, but a blighted property, which the owners have ignored over $1,000 in Metro fines. Attorney Hodge stated that the City can start the process with the County Attorney’s office and eventually it will be handed over to them to handle.
Community Caring/Health & Fitness/Welcome to Windy Hills: Councilwoman Spencer reported that there are 2 new residents. She had nothing else to report.
Community Events/Newsletter/Tree Board: Councilwoman Greer reported that the latest newsletter is at the printer and should be delivered by the end of March. She also stated that the Tree Board had met and they had received a new Tree City designation banner. She reported that the Arbor Day celebration will include a game to indentify trees and plants and everyone will be receiving seeds. She included in the newsletter that the City will host a Yard Sale if there are 25 households participating.
Public Works: Councilman Phillips reported that Rudy the bear has been lighted and Landscape Lighting did a great job with lighting the bear in such a way as creating an image/shadow on the tree behind.
Police Liaison/Real Estate Signs: Councilwoman Rademaker read the report she had previously distributed. She stated that Graymoor/Devondale Police Department patrolled Windy Hills for 98.2 hours. 9.38 hours of radar time was spent on Ambridge, resulting in two citations and six warnings. Rudy Lane received 3.42 hours of radar time, resulting in one citation and four warnings. An additional citation was issued at Hubbards Lane and Coachgate. Three parking citations were issued on Windhurst, one on Clerkenwell and one on Ambridge. The following warnings were given: Bonfire 2, Highfield 2, Indian Ridge 2, Windsong Way 1, Antrim 1, and Clerkenwell 1. An illegally parked vehicle with license plates from a different vehicle was towed on Tottenham. The owner of this vehicle was arrested on Bonfire due to outstanding warrants. There were three burglaries in February; a garage on Highfield, a garden shed on Greenbriar and a garage on Windy Way. Police were on the lookout for open garage doors and issued crime prevention notices on Deerfield, Windhurst, and Ambridge. A suspicious person was reported on Falgate, a suspicious vehicle on Creighton Hill and suspicious activities on Deerfield. Police also assisted a motorist with a flat tire at Westport Rd and Ambridge, and an accident on Rudy Ln. Residences on Indian Ridge and Highfield were on house watch.
Windy Hills Green/City Beautification: Councilman Skelton reported that fresh mulch had been put down.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
Ordinance No. 3, Series 2017/2018 – Providing Compensation of Elected Officials for the City: Councilman Phillips made a motion to read Ordinance No 3 into record and was seconded by Councilman Skelton. The motion passed unanimously. Attorney Hodge read the Ordinance into record, calling for an annual compensation of $12,000 per year for City Council members, which passed with a vote of 5 Ayes (one member was absent) as follows:
Helen Davis (Absent) | Kate Greer – Aye | Lou Phillips – Aye |
Marianne Rademaker – Aye | Mike Skelton – Aye | Suzanne Spencer – Aye |
Encroachment Resolution: Attorney Hodge reported that he and the Code Enforcement Officer will be meeting with a Metro Engineer. Councilman Phillips made a motion to Authorize the Mayor/City Clerk/Code Enforcement Office to sign the Encroachment Permits received. Councilwoman Greer seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
Telecommunications Franchise Issues (Charter, Google, AT&T): Attorney Hodge reported that JCLC is watching Metro’s progress and will receive recommendation after Metro’s decision.
NEW BUSINESS:
Contribution Request from Volunteers of America: Councilman Skelton made a motion to contribute $3,500 to Volunteers of America and was seconded by Councilwoman Greer. the motion passed unanimously.
Brightside Sponsorship Westport Road and Watterson: Councilwoman Rademaker made a motion to continue with the Brightside Sponsorship of the maintenance of our quadrant at Westport Road and Watterson. The motion was seconded by Councilwoman Spencer and passed unanimously.
ATTORNEY’S REPORT: Attorney Hodge reported that he is monitoring the Metro suit regarding the local control of waste disposal. He stated it is in the State Court of Appeal. He said the League of Cities is involved, but we are not. Councilman Phillips inquired about the Ed Flint suit and he replied that it was being wrapped up since Mr. Flint has deceased.
MAYOR’S REPORT: Mayor Ising stated that JCLC is considering Metro’s recycling program and the objective is to have 90 % participation. He also stated that Brightside Cleanup will be on Saturday April 14 at 9:00 am at Stock Yards Bank parking lot. He also reported that he will be on vacation from March 23 through April 1. He shared that he had received a thank you from the Council for Jewish Women for the Family Court donation.
Comments/Questions to the Council as a Whole: Laura Trachtenberg addressed the Council with a suggestion that possibly the City could offer recycling once a month and that week only have trash pickup once a week.
Councilwoman Greer moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:05 P.M., seconded by Councilman Phillips and the motion passed unanimously.
_______ __________________ _______________________
E. James Ising, Mayor | Sandy Moore, City Clerk |
- Published in 2018 Council Meeting, 2018 Council Meetings Minutes
Minutes March 12, 2018
CITY OF WINDY HILLS
Minutes of Regular Council Meeting
March 12, 2018
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 Ising called the meeting to order.
ROLL CALL: The following were present:
MAYOR | COUNCIL MEMBERS | OTHER CITY OFFICIALS |
E. James Ising | Helen Davis (Absent) | Sandy Moore |
Kate Greer | Jim Hodge | |
Lou Phillips | Steve Teaford | |
Marianne Rademaker | ||
Mike Skelton | ||
Suzanne Spencer |
MINUTES:
Councilwoman Greer moved to approve the minutes of the February 12, 2018 Council meeting; seconded by Councilman Phillips and approved unanimously.
FINANCIAL REPORTS, APPROVAL OF BILLS:
The financial reports for February, 2018 were moved for approval by Councilman Skelton, and seconded by Councilwoman Rademaker and approved unanimously.
Councilwoman Spencer moved to approve the February bills, totaling $41,742.53 and was seconded by Councilman Skelton. The motion passed unanimously.
GRAYMOOR/DEVONDALE POLICE CHIEF THRONEBERRY: Chief Throneberry was not able to make the meeting.
RESIDENTS’ COMMENTS/CONCERNS: Resident, Jean Wade addressed the Council with concerns about the City not offering recycling for the residents at no cost.
Resident and previous Tree Board member, Marcia Myers addressed the Council also with her concerns regarding recycling for the City. She would like the City to support and promote recycling. She also requested that the City share more recycling information with the residents. She would like to set up a recycling information table at the Arbor Day Celebration. She also requested that a survey be sent out to the residents to see how much interest the residents would have in recycling.
Resident, Jodie Mudd also addressed the Council with recycling concerns. He had prepared and distributed a handout with information he had received from Waste Management. He stated there is a discrepancy between what people are being charged for recycling when they sign up currently and what they were being charged previously.
The Council addressed their concerns and told them they will contact Waste Management to investigate the discrepancy in the amount being charged for recycling and will discuss the issue at the next caucus meeting.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Finance/Ordinances: In Councilwoman Davis’s absence, Mayor Ising read her report. Her report stated that she and the Code Enforcement Officer, Steve Teaford, had met with Chief Grady Throneberry with Graymoor/Devondale Police to discuss the parking situation in the City. She and Steve will prepare a parking information sheet that will be placed on the cars in violation . They have asked Graymoor/Devondale Police to immediately issue parking tickets with a minimum fine of $25 and if not paid within 10 days the fine will be increased to $50. They also are considering joining a multi-city appeals cooperative where the unpaid citations will be further handled.
Code Enforcement: Steve Teaford stated he has received the final Rental Registry form, stating there are 49 rentals in the City. He stated the property at Brownsboro and Indian Ridge is not a rental, but a blighted property, which the owners have ignored over $1,000 in Metro fines. Attorney Hodge stated that the City can start the process with the County Attorney’s office and eventually it will be handed over to them to handle.
Community Caring/Health & Fitness/Welcome to Windy Hills: Councilwoman Spencer reported that there are 2 new residents. She had nothing else to report.
Community Events/Newsletter/Tree Board: Councilwoman Greer reported that the latest newsletter is at the printer and should be delivered by the end of March. She also stated that the Tree Board had met and they had received a new Tree City designation banner. She reported that the Arbor Day celebration will include a game to indentify trees and plants and everyone will be receiving seeds. She included in the newsletter that the City will host a Yard Sale if there are 25 households participating.
Public Works: Councilman Phillips reported that Rudy the bear has been lighted and Landscape Lighting did a great job with lighting the bear in such a way as creating an image/shadow on the tree behind.
Police Liaison/Real Estate Signs: Councilwoman Rademaker read the report she had previously distributed. She stated that Graymoor/Devondale Police Department patrolled Windy Hills for 98.2 hours. 9.38 hours of radar time was spent on Ambridge, resulting in two citations and six warnings. Rudy Lane received 3.42 hours of radar time, resulting in one citation and four warnings. An additional citation was issued at Hubbards Lane and Coachgate. Three parking citations were issued on Windhurst, one on Clerkenwell and one on Ambridge. The following warnings were given: Bonfire 2, Highfield 2, Indian Ridge 2, Windsong Way 1, Antrim 1, and Clerkenwell 1. An illegally parked vehicle with license plates from a different vehicle was towed on Tottenham. The owner of this vehicle was arrested on Bonfire due to outstanding warrants. There were three burglaries in February; a garage on Highfield, a garden shed on Greenbriar and a garage on Windy Way. Police were on the lookout for open garage doors and issued crime prevention notices on Deerfield, Windhurst, and Ambridge. A suspicious person was reported on Falgate, a suspicious vehicle on Creighton Hill and suspicious activities on Deerfield. Police also assisted a motorist with a flat tire at Westport Rd and Ambridge, and an accident on Rudy Ln. Residences on Indian Ridge and Highfield were on house watch.
Windy Hills Green/City Beautification: Councilman Skelton reported that fresh mulch had been put down.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
Ordinance No. 3, Series 2017/2018 – Providing Compensation of Elected Officials for the City: Councilman Phillips made a motion to read Ordinance No 3 into record and was seconded by Councilman Skelton. The motion passed unanimously. Attorney Hodge read the Ordinance into record, calling for an annual compensation of $12,000 per year for City Council members, which passed with a vote of 5 Ayes (one member was absent) as follows:
Helen Davis (Absent) | Kate Greer – Aye | Lou Phillips – Aye |
Marianne Rademaker – Aye | Mike Skelton – Aye | Suzanne Spencer – Aye |
Encroachment Resolution: Attorney Hodge reported that he and the Code Enforcement Officer will be meeting with a Metro Engineer. Councilman Phillips made a motion to Authorize the Mayor/City Clerk/Code Enforcement Office to sign the Encroachment Permits received. Councilwoman Greer seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
Telecommunications Franchise Issues (Charter, Google, AT&T): Attorney Hodge reported that JCLC is watching Metro’s progress and will receive recommendation after Metro’s decision.
NEW BUSINESS:
Contribution Request from Volunteers of America: Councilman Skelton made a motion to contribute $3,500 to Volunteers of America and was seconded by Councilwoman Greer. the motion passed unanimously.
Brightside Sponsorship Westport Road and Watterson: Councilwoman Rademaker made a motion to continue with the Brightside Sponsorship of the maintenance of our quadrant at Westport Road and Watterson. The motion was seconded by Councilwoman Spencer and passed unanimously.
ATTORNEY’S REPORT: Attorney Hodge reported that he is monitoring the Metro suit regarding the local control of waste disposal. He stated it is in the State Court of Appeal. He said the League of Cities is involved, but we are not. Councilman Phillips inquired about the Ed Flint suit and he replied that it was being wrapped up since Mr. Flint has deceased.
MAYOR’S REPORT: Mayor Ising stated that JCLC is considering Metro’s recycling program and the objective is to have 90 % participation. He also stated that Brightside Cleanup will be on Saturday April 14 at 9:00 am at Stock Yards Bank parking lot. He also reported that he will be on vacation from March 23 through April 1. He shared that he had received a thank you from the Council for Jewish Women for the Family Court donation.
Comments/Questions to the Council as a Whole: Laura Trachtenberg addressed the Council with a suggestion that possibly the City could offer recycling once a month and that week only have trash pickup once a week.
Councilwoman Greer moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:05 P.M., seconded by Councilman Phillips and the motion passed unanimously.
_______ __________________ _______________________
E. James Ising, Mayor | Sandy Moore, City Clerk |
- Published in 2018 Council Meeting