Minutes February 13, 2017
CITY OF WINDY HILLS
Minutes of Regular Council Meeting
February 13, 2017
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 | |
Marianne Rademaker | ||
Mike Skelton | ||
Suzanne Spencer |
MINUTES:
Councilman Phillips moved to approve the minutes of the January 9, 2017 council meeting; seconded by Councilwoman Rademaker and approved unanimously.
FINANCIAL REPORTS, APPROVAL OF BILLS:
The financial reports for January, 2017 were moved for approval by Councilwoman Greer, seconded by Councilwoman Davis and approved unanimously.
Councilman Skelton moved to approve the January bills, totaling $33,966.79 and was seconded by Councilwoman Davis. The motion passed unanimously.
RESIDENTS’ COMMENTS/CONCERNS: None
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Finance/Ordinances: Councilwoman Davis had no report. However, she reported on the VA Steering Committee meeting. She had extra minutes for that meeting available. She reported that the Steering Committee will be reaching out to other areas of town to broaden their base for support. councilman Skelton and Councilwoman Davis stated that an injunction had been filed and if the courts do not grant it the Steering Committee would dissolve because there would be no chance of preventing the construction.
Code Enforcement: Code Enforcement Officer, Steve Teaford, stated he had delivered the January report and asked if there were any questions/comments. He reported that he had given out some misinformation regarding the request for the sign on the Summit Building. It will not be placed on top of the building (the roof), but rather on the outside of the top floor of the building and would be backlit with subtle lighting.
Community Caring/Health & Fitness/Welcome to Windy Hills: Councilwoman Spencer stated there were 8 new residents. She reported she has two new plaques in progress for the Green. She also reported she has received interest in the Healthy Cooking program at Noosh Nosh and will follow up with emails. She stated she has met with some Sojourn Community Church members who are wanting to assist the elderly within the City of Windy Hills.
Community Events/Newsletter/Tree Board: Councilwoman Greer made a motion to accept Matt Shrewsberry as a board member of the Tree Board, filing an expired seat. The motion was seconded by Councilwoman Rademaker and passed unanimously. Councilwoman Greer also reported that the Arbor Day celebration will be held on April 23.
Public Works: Councilman Phillips reported that all the new street signs are up, but the sign posts have not been painted due to the weather. He also reported that the Tree City Sign at the Brownsboro Center will be repaired.
Safety/Real Estate Signs: Councilwoman Rademaker reported that the Graymoor/Devondale Police department patrolled 104.42 hours with 15.44 hours spent on radar (11.11 on Ambridge and 4.3 on Rudy), resulting in 3 warnings and 3 citations on Ambridge and 1 warning and 1 citation on Rudy. There was also a warning at Foeburn and Westport Road and a citation for an expired tag on Antrim and Brownsboro Rd. Motorists were warned about parking in the wrong direction on Indian Ridge and Wicklow. Officers helped a stranded motorist at Ambridge and Westport. House watches were done on Highfield and Ambridge. Runners had reported aggressive dogs on Rudy and a house alarm went off on Merrifield. there were three reported incidences of car alarms going off on Two Springs Lane due to attempted car break-ins. A FedEx delivery box was stolen off a porch on Rudy Lane. A mentally challenged teenage was reported sitting on someone’s porch. It was reported that his father had kicked him out of their residence and he is now living in a car. He refused to go to a homeless shelter, but the officers took him to a friend’s place of work. There was also a domestic dispute reported on Windhurst.
Windy Hills Green/City Beautification: Councilman Skelton reported there are two new trees on the Green along Rudy Lane. He also reported that the Ambridge Signature Entrance Sign lighting has been repaired. The lights at the Foeburn lane entrance is still being investigated. He also reported that the Bear Carver is looking for a log and when he finds one, will carve the bear at his place and transport to Windy Hills. He thanked the City’s Landscaper for putting in pavers at Two Springs and Rudy lane. Mayor Ising expressed his concern over safety and liability issues. His concern is about the safety of pedestrians crossing Rudy at this location. He said a paved path encourages people to cross Rudy at a location where it is difficult to see traffic due to a bend in the road, large vegetation and speeding along Rudy. Although safety is a major concern, he asked about legality as Rudy is a Metro road. Mayor Ising asked to put construction on hold until Attorney Hodge could be consulted.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
Update on Plaques and Trees on Green – There was no discussion or action taken.
Rental Property Ordinance and Administration – Councilwoman Davis reported that the letters regarding the Rental Ordinance and Registration forms were mailed out to all residents. A grace period was given and enforcement will begin on March 14. She thanked Clerk (Sandy Moore, Attorney Hodge, Mayor Ising and Code Enforcement Officer for their assistance and insight.
NEW BUSINESS
Waste Management Contract Expires June, 2017: Councilman Phillips had distributed the proposed specs to the Council. Councilman Skelton made a motion to approve 1-6 on the proposed specs drawn up by Councilman Phillips. The motion was seconded by Councilman Phillips and passed unanimously.
ATTORNEY’S REPORT: No Report
MAYOR’S REPORT: Mayor Ising reported that Metro Councilwoman Angela Leet, and representatives from Sojourn Community Church would meet to discuss paying 1/3 each to have the trees trimmed at Sojourn along Rudy lane. (Councilman Phillips asked if some information could be forwarded regarding the Rudy Lane tree trimming project that the City worked with Metro and Bob Ray Company. He stated he thinks more extensive work should have been done and it doesn’t look finished.) He also reported that the Head Master of Walden School had contacted him regarding speeding on Westport Road and said they would like to work with the surrounding Cities and Neighborhoods. Mayor Ising stated that the JCLC meeting will be on Thursday, February 16 and MSD representatives will be present.
COMMENTS/QUESTIONS TO THE COUNCIL AS A WHOLE: None
Councilwoman Greer moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:35 P.M., seconded by Councilman Phillips and the motion passed unanimously.
- Published in 2017 Council Meeting Minutes
Minutes January 9, 2017
CITY OF WINDY HILLS
Minutes of Regular Council Meeting
January 9, 2017
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 | |
Marianne Rademaker | ||
Mike Skelton | ||
Suzanne Spencer |
MINUTES:
Councilman Skelton moved to approve the minutes of the December 12, 2016 council meeting; seconded by Councilman Phillips and approved unanimously.
FINANCIAL REPORTS, APPROVAL OF BILLS:
The financial reports for December, 2016 were moved for approval by Councilwoman Greer, seconded by Councilwoman Spencer and approved unanimously.
Councilwoman Davis moved to approve the December bills, totaling $190,938.43 ($136,703.10 was transferred back to Road Funds from General Funds) and was seconded by Councilwoman Rademaker. The motion passed unanimously.
RESIDENTS’ COMMENTS/CONCERNS:
Name |
Address/Street |
Concern/Complaint |
Ralph Williams | Indian Ridge | Mr. Williams stated that he was in favor of the Rental Ordinance the City has published. He also suggested the City not accept a Post Office Box as an address for the property owners. |
Victoria Cullimore | Waterford Rd. | Ms. Cullimore expressed her continued dislike of the Oxford House rental . |
Joyce Bridge | Former Windy Hills resident |
Wanted to express her personal mourning the death of resident and past neighbor Lynn Renau – the person who introduced her to the Windy Hills Council Meetings and got her active in the City. |
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Finance/Ordinances: Councilwoman Davis reported that she will meet with Code Enforcement Officer, Steve Teaford and City Clerk/Treasurer, Sandy Moore on the following Friday to discuss the Rental Ordinance. She also stated she had received and answered calls regarding the Pod Ordinance.
Code Enforcement: Code Enforcement Officer, Steve Teaford, stated he had delivered the December report and asked if there were any questions/comments. There were none. He also stated he had not received a permit for the new house being built on Westgate and will check into that.
Community Caring/Health & Fitness/Welcome to Windy Hills: Councilwoman Spencer stated there were 9 new residents. She also reported she is working on a resident cooking program with Anoosh. She also stated she is working on a Disaster Booklet and is looking for volunteers.
Community Events/Newsletter/Tree Board: Councilwoman Greer stated the next newsletter deadline is March 1. She had no Tree Board or Community Events news to report.
Public Works: Councilman Phillips reported that the rainy weather is holding up the street sign progress.
Safety/Real Estate Signs: Councilwoman Rademaker reported that the Graymoor/Devondale Police department patrolled 104 hours with 19 hours spent on radar (14 on Ambridge and 5 on Rudy), resulting in 8 warnings on Ambridge and 1 on Rudy. Two citations were written on Rudy and none on Ambridge. One house watch on Highfield. Other runs concerned suspicious persons and vehicles on Tottenham, Ambridge, and Clerkenwell. Officers assisted a motorist with a flat tire on Ambridge. A noisy party on Rudy Lane was reported with teenagers gathered in the church parking lot playing loud music. they were dispersed by police. There was a carjacking/theft reported on Two Springs Lane involving a minor.
Windy Hills Green/City Beautification: Councilman Skelton reported that Rudy the Bear is gone and they are now looking for a log for a new “Rudy” to be carved. He also stated there are now 300 plus signed up for Reach Alert.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
None
NEW BUSINESS
VA Fund: The Mayor invited Mr. and Mrs. Yeager (Crossgate residents) to address the Council to answer questions regarding the VA fund. Mayor Ising asked them what they are looking for from the City of Windy Hills, as the City has not received a written request for funds. Mr. Yeager wanted to give us info about the size of the facility; would like Windy Hills to join them with their efforts to keep the VA Hospital from building there; recommended for the City to petition and encourage Windy Hills residents to send individual comments; and financial support. Mayor Ising asked how much financial support they have received. Mr. Yeager stated they have received 15K from Crossgate, Graymoor/Devondale – 5K, Northfield – 5K. Councilman Phillips stated that everyone needs to be careful because you don’t know what might be built instead of the hospital. It was also pointed out that the VA owns the property and can do whatever they want with it.
Councilwoman Davis made a motion to contribute $2,500 to the legal fund steering committee payable to Crossgate. Councilwoman Greer seconded the motion and was approved unanimously.
ATTORNEY’S REPORT: No Report
MAYOR’S REPORT: No Report
COMMENTS/QUESTIONS TO THE COUNCIL AS A WHOLE: None
Councilwoman Greer moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:39 P.M., seconded by Councilman Phillips and the motion passed unanimously.
- Published in 2017 Council Meeting Minutes
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