Board of Commissioners
City of Parkway Village
May 25, 2010
Roll Call: Present were Mayor Mary Rose Evans; Commissioners Lyle Janes, Kim McGee, Jim Frentz,
and Paul Amshoff; Citation Officer Erich Kragel; City Clerk/Treasurer Pat Gould; Ethics Committee member Mara Cravens; Attorney
Jim Hodge; Attorney’s Assistant, Carrie Rietsert
Visitors:
Emma Hite, Reading Rd; Jenny Wuest, Linwood Ave
Paul Amshoff
reported that the Block Watch signs were scheduled for delivery on Wednesday, May 26, 2010. Paul asked
the Board of Commissioners to consider where the signs will be installed.
Paul reported that the complimentary city security inspections had been completed and that eleven (11) smoke
detectors had been installed at a total expense of $192.00. Paul will buy replacements for the Camp Taylor
Voluntary Fire Department and the City of Parkway Village will reimburse Paul for the cost.
All attendees at the May 2010 Board meeting were invited to the public Camp Taylor Volunteer Fire Department
Board meeting to be held on Tuesday, June 15th at 7:00p.m., 4649 Poplar Level Rd, Louisville KY 40213. The
agenda will include a discussion about whether Parkway Village should receive fire protection services from the Camp Taylor
Fire Department or Metro Louisville Fire District.
Mary Rose noted that Metro Louisville fire protection
could be more costly to Parkway Village. The current tax rate is approximately $.10 per $100.00.
Mary Rose plans to attend the next Camp Taylor Fire Department Board meeting. The matter will be
discussed further at the Parkway Village Board of Commissioners June 2010 meeting.
Kim McGee motioned to approve the minutes from the April 27, 2010 Board of Commissioners meeting; Lyle Janes
seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
Kim McGee motioned
to approve the May 2010 vouchers; Lyle Janes seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
Erich Kragel gave the Citation Officer’s report and circulated copies of the report.
The Audubon Park Citation report was circulated for review.
Pat Gould gave the Treasurer’s report. The Operating Funds and KMAP Funds accounts
are both reconciled through April 30, 2010. Lyle Janes motioned to accept the Treasurer’s report;
Kim McGee seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
Pat Gould
gave the Tax Collector’s report noting that approximately one-half of the business license applications and fees were
outstanding. Pat will send reminder notices following the current license year expiration date of May 31,
2010. Lyle stated concern about the new business, D-Max Auto Service, located at Packard Avenue and Preston
Highway. There appear to be junk vehicles on the premises. Mary Rose suggested that
Lyle contact MetroCall at 311 to see whether zoning issues are involved. Lyle agreed to follow-up.
Pat circulated the website traffic report for review.
Mayor’s Message: Mary Rose circulated
the GOLD book information sheet for necessary updates for city officials, employees, and attorney information.
Visitor Emma Hite inquired as to the current procedure following issuance of Parkway Village Citations.
Mary Rose stated that the City’s current recourse is to file suit in district court which is cost-prohibitive.
However, when Parkway Village has representation on the Audubon Park Code Enforcement Board, the City will be positioned
to enforce ordinances internally.
As a public hearing regarding the proposed
real property tax rate to be assessed in 2010 was held in accordance with KRS, Lyle Janes motioned for a second summary reading
of Ordinance 2010-001, related to the Property Tax Rate to be imposed on 2010 real property assessments. Kim
McGee seconded. Motion carried unanimously. Attorney Jim Hodge gave a second summary
reading. Lyle Janes motioned to approve Ordinance 2010-001, Jim Frentz seconded. Motion
carried unanimously.
As a public hearing regarding proposed
usage of KMAP funds in fiscal year 2011 was held in accordance with KRS, Jim Frentz motioned for a second summary reading
of Ordinance 2010-002, Lyle Janes seconded. Motion carried unanimously. Attorney Jim
Hodge gave a second summary reading of Ordinance 2010-002 regarding the City of Parkway Village fiscal year 2011 budget.
Lyle Janes motioned to approve Ordinance 2010-002, Kim McGee seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
Clerk Pat Gould will mail both ordinances to Parkway Village property owners within thirty (30) days.
Audubon Park Code Enforcement Board:
Parkway Village will prepare an ordinance to unilaterally change verbiage in the current Code to inject ‘civil’action
to be taken on all applicable ordinance violations. Mary Rose suggested that a committee research the current
Code of Ordinances and compile reference data for all effective ordinances. An Interlocal agreement is
being prepared by Audubon Park ‘s attorney and will be signed by Mayor Evans and Audubon Park Mayor Michael Scalise
after approval by the Commission.
M A Bisig has not completed the
sidewalk improvement project due to ground saturation from recent rains. Mr. Bisig has agreed to pour concrete
to install the doggie waste station in Village Green Park at no additional charge to the City.
Jim Frentz reported on the search for a handyman, stating that the quoted hourly
rates he has received from contacting providers listed in the phone directory are in the range of $60 - $80 per hour.
Jim suggested the City continue to seek someone in Parkway Village interested in providing services. Jim
suggested the City obtain a breakdown of costs for services included in the Audubon Park Public Works contract (i.e. snow
removal/salting, sewer grate cleaning, grass cutting, public waste can maintenance). Mary Rose will
request the breakdown from Audubon Park officials. Attorney Jim Hodge suggested that Parkway Village prepare
specifications before contracting services, but that the City would not be required to submit a request for proposals from
interested parties. The matter will be discussed at the June 2010 Board of Commissioner meeting.
Mary Rose proposed that Jim Frentz contact interested parties and make the decision to have the picnic table
bench and gazebo spindles replaced. Lyle Janes motioned that a maximum expense of $250.00 be allowed for
current repair and replacement needs in Village Green Park, Kim McGee seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
Mary Rose reported that she had used nail polish remover to clean graffiti on the playground equipment in Village
Green Park, but additional verbiage was evidenced soon afterward. Audubon Park has reported that they plan
to purchase paint and cover the graffiti.
Per Attorney Jim Hodge, the AT&T/Hopkinsville
cable franchise agreement details have not yet been disclosed. There is an annual seminar scheduled at
9:00a.m. on August 31, 2010 in Lexington. The JCLC Cable Commission will cover the expense for a Parkway
Village representative to attend the seminar.
Lyle Janes gave an update on the summer
picnic event. He is planning to talk with the Mellwood Art Gallery regarding the possibility of artists
displaying/selling their work and the pastor at 4th Presbyterian Church during the week of May 31, 2010 regarding
whether the choir would be interested in providing entertainment at the event. Mary Rose stated that Audubon
Park’s Officer Curtis has offered to provide hotdogs. Attorney Jim Hodge suggested Lyle contact Jim
King’s office and/or 311 about free entertainment available from Metro Louisville. Mary Rose requested
that Lyle prepare a plan for producing the event including vendors, expenses, site configuration, etc.
There were no new developments to report related to the Preston Corridor project.
Mary Rose reported that Louisville Tree Service is waiting for the ground in Village Green Park to dry before
the tree trimming project can be completed. An invoice will be requested prior to fiscal year 2010 yearend.
Mary Rose suggested that new 2-part citation forms be ordered after the Code Enforcement Board interlocal agreement
is signed with Audubon Park. Erich Kragel, Citation Officer, agreed to prepare a template for the form.
In response to concerns about Audubon Park police patrols in Parkway Village
(i.e. Clarks Lane speeding, Preston Highway rush hour focus, cars on streets between 2:00a.m. and 6:00a.m), Mary Rose suggested
Chief Reesor or a designated department representative be invited to the June 2010 Board of Commissioners meeting.
Mary Rose suggested that the Parkway Village utilize KMAP funds in fiscal year 2011 to repaint faded stop lines
at City intersections. The discussion will be continued after LG&E completes the gas line project and
makes required repairs to City streets and sidewalks.
Lyle Janes
motioned to adjourn the meeting at 7:50p.m. Kim McGee seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
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Patricia Gould, City Clerk/Treasurer Mary
Rose Evans, Mayor