CITY OF PROSPECT
CITY
COUNCIL MEETING
Sept. 14, 1998
PRESENT:
Mayor Lonnie Falk; Council Members Harold Smith, Nan Milliman, Raymond
Burse, Alan Simon, Lee Zimmerman, Sandra Tucci; City Attorney John Evans;
City Administrator Ann Simms; Acting Police Chief Lt. Mike Day; Recording
Secretary Phyllis A. O’Donnell.
Mayor Falk called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
APPROVAL
OF MINUTES:
Council Member Milliman moved approval of the minutes of the regular
City Council Meeting of August 17, 1998; Council Member Burse seconded;
passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION
Council Member Milliman introduced a resolution presented by Mayor Falk
honoring Dr. Scott E. Boyd, Pastor of the First Baptist Church of Prospect,
who will be leaving the City for a new pulpit at the Temple Baptist Church
in Champaign, Illinois. The resolution thanked Dr. Boyd for serving as Chaplain
to the Prospect Police Dept., advisor to the Mayor, columnist for the City
Newsletter and his work with the 3-on-3 basketball program. Dr. Boyd has
also been an active member of his community, a leader in the United States
Army Reserve and a coach in youth basketball leagues in both Jefferson and
Oldham counties. The City wishes him and his family well as they embark
on this new mission. Dr. Boyd was presented with an official copy of the
resolution and he thanked the Mayor and Council.
COMMENTS
FROM CITIZENS
Rebecca Jackson, Jefferson County Clerk running for County Judge Executive,
addressed the council and residents, speaking briefly on the Louisville-County
merger efforts and affirming her support for the existence of suburban cities.
Ms. Jackson also said that the county desperately needs poll workers for
the November General Election, especially Republicans. It is a paid position
and you can contact the Board of Elections if interested.
Juda Hellman running for District Court Judge – 21st Division – introduced herself speaking briefly about her background and credentials.
FINANCIAL
REPORT
There was no financial report available due to the transition of the
City’s bookkeeping system to a CPA firm.
POLICE
REPORT
Acting Chief Lt. Mike Day presented the monthly Police Report for August
1998. Lt. Day stated that the department had recently purchased new night
vision devices and he was trying to get the two new police cars equipped
and ready for use. Also, he and members of the department were working diligently
to recruit a new officer. Applications have been received, test has been
taken, background checks are in progress and interviews will be in the near
future.
Council Member Simon thanked Lt. Day for all his efforts and for all the extra time spent in getting things done.
UNFINISHED
BUSINESS
Council Member Smith gave SECOND READING TO ORDINANCE NO. 381, SERIES
1998: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 311 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE
CITY OF PROSPECT RELATING TO INSURANCE COMPANY LICENSE FEES. Council Member
Simon seconded; passed unanimously on roll call vote 6-0.
NEW
BUSINESS
Mayor Falk asked approval to expend not more than $10,000 to repaint
City Police Cars. This request was to repaint the police cars all green
with reflective striping. Lt. Day spoke further saying that the black and
white cars were intimidating and green had a friendlier appearance. Also,
the total cost would probably be closer to the $18,000 range. Discussion
followed including the pros and cons of both colors and cost. Council Member
Burse moved that the City start with painting only one car and get residents’
opinion to the change. Council Member Zimmerman seconded; passed unanimously.
Mayor Falk asked approval to expend not more than $900.00 for a three-channel radio for the Police Department. Council Member Burse moved that we allocate $900.00 for a three-channel radio. Council Member Simon seconded; passed unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT
Council Member Zimmerman moved adjournment; Council Member Simon seconded;
passed unanimously. Mayor Falk declared the meeting adjourned at 8:00p.m.
Respectfully
Submitted,
Phyllis A. O’Donnell
Recording Secretary
Approved:
Lawrence C. Falk
Mayor