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