MINUTES

REGULAR MEETING

MAY 28 2019

CITY OF HURSTBOURNE

200 WHITTINGTON PARKWAY

LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY

 

Mayor Masick called the meeting to order at 4:30 p.m.

 

ROLL CALL

C. A. O. Jim Leidgen conducted the roll call. A quorum of the Commission was present

 

Present:            Mary Masick, Mayor

Earl Hubbuch, Commissioner

Ben Jackson, Commissioner

Bill Leavell, Commissioner

Lois Wagner, Commissioner

 

Others:             John Singler, City Attorney, Chris Crumpton, City Engineer

 

PLEDGE

The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Masick

 

RECOGNITION OF GUESTS

No speakers

 

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Commissioner Wagner made a motion that the minutes of the May 14, 2019 regular meeting be approved; his motion was seconded by Commissioner Hubbuch. Motion carried unanimously.

BUSINESS ITEMS

M.O. 19-18:      Approval of City Expenses for April, 2019: Motion was made by Commissioner Jackson for approval and was seconded by Commissioner Hubbuch.

 

M.O. 19-19:      Approval of Code Enforcement Field Officer: After discussion, motion was made by Commissioner Wagner and seconded by Commissioner Leavell.

REPORTS

 

COMMITTEE REPORTS

 

HSWAC Committee

Commissioner Hubbuch brought up an MSD project located behind a few homes on Colonel Anderson. When asked about specifics, Engineer Crumpton outlined his interpretation of the ongoing project.

Investment Committee

As a follow up from the prior meeting, Commissioner Jackson distributed information and summarized the City Investment Policy Ordinance.

 

COMMISSION REPORTS

 

Mayor Masick

No report

 

Commissioner Hubbuch, Public Works

No report

 

Commissioner Jackson, General Government

Commissioner Jackson reported that the new Executive Office Suites are finished and now open and ready for lease. He invited the Commission to take a look at the suites when they have an opportunity. Mr. Jackson also recommended that the upcoming Hurstbourne Herald should include a feature article. In the meantime, a letter should be sent to home businesses and other licensed businesses in Hurstbourne.

 

Commissioner Leavell, Public Safety

Commissioner Leavell reported on crime activity highlighting Blairwood Road as a primary source. He also mentioned his follow up on the patrol zones and officer patrol activities. Commissioner Hubbuch  mentioned that he noticed the freshly painted stop bars and the importance of visibility. C.A.O. Leidgen also summarized the streetlight painting program.

 

Commissioner Wagner, Sanitation/Code Enforcement

No report

 

CITY ATTORNEY REPORT

City Attorney John Singler reported that the scheduled AT&T presentation regarding the cell nodes and poles to be located in the City is delayed. The fiber optics project is moving forward. He reported on the changes to the Viking development plan and stated that they will be presenting the revised plan at a future meeting. Attorney Singler also gave a brief report on the TopGolf case.

 

CITY ENGINEER REPORT

City Engineer Chris Crumpton reported the application of funding for ADA sidewalk work to be planned and completed. He also gave additional details on the Blairwood basin clearing work.

 

CITY TREASURER REPORT

No report

 

CITY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER REPORT

C. A. O. Leidgen reported on the irrigation system issues and fixes. He also mentioned that he needed to meet with Commissioners Hubbuch and Jackson to go over their department budget before the next meeting.

 

OTHER NON-BUSINESS / ACTION ITEMS

None

 

ADJOURNMENT   

 

At 5:25 p.m. Commissioner Hubbuch made the motion to adjourn. His motion was seconded by Commissioner Leavell; motion carried unanimously.

 

Attest:

 

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Mary Masick, Mayor                                                                  Jim Leidgen, C.A.O / City Clerk