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 CITY OF WALTON COUNCIL MEETING

January 8, 2007

7:30 P.M.

 

Call to Order 7:30pm

Invocation: Paula Jolley

Pledge of Allegiance:

Recognition of Guests: Vada & George Bolin, Roy & Ollie Nickell, Peggy Gray, Wayne Rice, Connie Goins, Jim Berling, Steve Berling, Thelma Sturgeon, John Lorms with Ryan Homes, Don McMillian, Patricia Tackett, Don Shinkle, Lee Scheben, Lindsay Kottmann with the Boone County Recorder, Maureen Mc Donald, Bob & Ruth Exeler, Barb & Bill Snyder, Steve Carroll, Jim Wenstrup, Ryan Clark with the Enquirer, Dave Whitacre with Cardinal Engineering, and Tim Noyes the City Attorney, David T. Birdsall with Regency Centers and Christy B. Snelling with Kroger Limited Partnership.

Announcements:

Walton Towne Center Development: Connie Goins introduced David Birdsall with Regency Centers and Christy Snelling with Kroger, who were here to announce the new Kroger Market Place Store that is coming to Walton. The store will be 116,000 square feet with groceries and home furnishings and will bring 300 to 400 jobs to the City.

February 12, City Council Meeting, 7:30pm, Senior Center

Roll Call: Stephanie Williams, Ann Leake, Lee R. Frakes, Wayne Carlisle, Paula Jolley, and Mike Simpson.

Agenda Approval: Motion Jolley, second Carlisle Vote 6 yes

Approval of Previous Minutes: December 7th and December 11th

Motion Williams, second Frakes Vote 6 yes

Alta Vista Drive and Roe Street/Parking Issues

The Mayor stated they are waiting on a report from the Walton Fire District and will discuss this issue at the February 12, Council Meeting.

Motion TO AUTHORIZE MAYOR TRZOP TO APPLY TO THE KENTUCKY TRANSPORTATION ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM FOR GRANT MONEY TOWARDS THE WALTON GAINES TAVERN HISTORY CENTER RESTORATION, PHASE II, AND THAT THE CITY ATTORNEY,TIM NOYES PREPARE A MUNICIPAL ORDER (2007-1) AS SUCH. Motion Leake, second Frakes Vote 6 yes

Cardinal Engineering: Dave Whitacre stated Cauthen Run Lift Station is ready for inspection. Walton Towne Center sewer lines are to be tested. Aosta Valley sewer lines have been pressure tested and passed. Old Nicholson Rd. street repairs will be advertised for bid to resurface in April.

Citizen Comments: Wayne Rice stated he was glad Walton is finally getting a grocery store. Vada and George Bolin are excited to have Kroger back in Walton, Roy and Ollie Nickell was also pleased.

City Council: Wayne Carlisle stated he is very excited about the Kroger announcement and thanked everyone for coming to Council Meeting, Paula Jolley was glad to see all the people at the meeting and is very happy about the new store, and Mike Simpson said he is pleased about Kroger coming to Walton. Stephanie Williams stated she was very happy about the store also, Ann Leake is very excited about the new development. Lee Frakes is very happy also.

Mayor: The Mayor stated he is very happy about the new development and the Kroger Market Place coming and the potential for all the new jobs. He also wanted to clarify that the Abner Gaines House is being purchased out of General Funds with a $300,000 reimbursement from a state grant. He is very pleased the budget has been balanced for 13 years and the city spends the money to make Walton a better place to live for our citizens. We have been very blessed in 2006.

Adjournment: 8:05 pm Motion Leake, second Frakes Vote 6 yes

 

Approved______________________

Phillip W. Trzop, Mayor

 

Attest:___________________

Joyce Bryan,

Assistant City Clerk

 

 

 

CITY OF WALTON COUNCIL MEETING

February 12, 2007

7:30 P.M.

Call to Order 7:30pm

Invocation: Ann Leake

Pledge of Allegiance:

Recognition of Guests: Wayne Rice, Don McMillian, and Tim Noyes (City Attorney).

Announcements:

February 22, Wastewater Sewer Plan, 6:30pm, Senior Center

March 2, Old Nicholson Road Paving-Bid Opening

March 12, City Council Meeting, 7:30pm, Senior Center

Roll Call: Stephanie Williams, Ann Leake, Lee Frakes, Wayne Carlisle, Paula Jolley and Mike Simpson.

Agenda Approval:

Motion: Mike Simpson, and Second: Wayne Carlisle                                                 Vote: 6 Yes

Approval of Previous Minutes: January 8th

Motion: Stephanie Williams, and Second: Lee Frakes                                               Vote: 6 Yes

Alta Vista Drive and Roe Street/Parking Issues

Mayor Trzop stated that he received a letter from Fire Chief Tom Ollier recommending No Parking on the side of the street where there are fire hydrants on Alta Vista and Roe Streets. Also, he suggested not allowing parking on the street in the area where the street intersects with another. Sign should read NO PARKING FROM HERE TO CORNER. No Parking signs will be put up as soon as weather permits.

Ordinance 2007-01 First Reading AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY OF APPROXIMATELY 12 ACRES IN BOONE COUNTY LOCATED AT 13310 WALTON VERONA ROAD.

Motion: Ann Leake, and Second: Wayne Carlisle                                                       Vote: 6 Yes

Ordinance 2007-02 First Reading AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY OF APPROXIMATELY 7.5 ACRES IN BOONE COUNTY LOCATED AT 150 OLD NICHOLSON ROAD INCLUDING APPROXIMATELY 508 FEET OF OLD NICHOLSON ROAD.

Motion: Stephanie Williams, and Second: Ann Leake                                               Vote: 6 Yes

Municipal Order 2007-02 A MUNICIPAL ORDER ACCEPTING FROM THE COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY CERTAIN PORTIONS OF SERVICE ROAD AND FARM DRIVE AND CONVEYING PART OF THAT SAME PROPERTY TO WALTON LAND DEVELOPMENT, LLC.

Motion: Paula Jolley, and Second: Ann Leake                                                              Vote: 6 Yes

Cardinal Engineering: Dave Whitacre from Cardinal Engineering was not present.

Citizen Comments: No citizen’s comments.

City Council/Mayor: Mayor Trzop stated that Tim Noyes, the City attorney is preparing an update to the parking ordinance. Mayor Trzop stated that since he became Mayor the City has annexed 799 acres and that there are no County maintained streets in the City limits.

Adjournment:

Motion: Ann Leake, and Second: Lee Frakes                                                                 Vote: 6 Yes

APPROVED:__________________

                        Phillip W. Trzop, Mayor

ATTEST:______________________

                     Peggy Gray, City Clerk


 

 

OF WALTON COUNCIL MEETING
April 9, 2007
7:30 P.M.

 

Call to Order 7:30pm

Invocation: Ann Leake

Recognition of Guests: Wayne Rice, Don McMillian, Jeff and Cyndie Greis, Dave Whitacre (City Engineering) and Tim Noyes (City Attorney).

Announcements:
April 16, Gaines Tavern Committee, 6:30pm, Senior Center
April 23, 34th Old Fashion Day Committee, City Hall, 7:30pm
April 28, Great American Cleanup/Cleanup Week
April 14, City Council Meeting, Senior Center, 7:30pm

Roll Call:
Stephanie Williams, Ann Leake, Lee Frakes, Wayne Carlisle (absent),
Paula Jolley and Mike Simpson.

Agenda Approval:
Motion: Lee Frakes, and Second: Stephanie Williams.                                                   Vote: 5 Yes

Approval of Previous Minutes: March 12th
Motion: Ann Leake, and Second: Mike Simpson.                                                             Vote: 5 Yes

Ordinance 2007-03 Second Reading AN ORDINANCE ENACTING AND ADOPTING A SUPPLEMENT TO THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF WALTON, KENTUCKY.
Motion: Lee Frakes, and Second: Stephanie Williams.                                                  Vote: 5 Yes

Discussion, No Parking Issues: Jeff and Cyndie Greis wanted to address the Council Members about their concerns for "no parking" on Old Beaver Road. They are both from large families and they have a get together about three times a year and they use the street for parking. They stated that it would cause a great deal of inconvenience for them or they might not be able to entertain at all. Paula Jolley (Street and Sidewalk Chair Person) told Mr. & Mrs. Greis that Council had driven all the streets in the City to make their determination for the "No Parking" Ordinance. Council’s main concern was safety issues and future growth. Council instructed Tim Noyes, City Attorney to change Section Three – Z. Old Beaver Road to read: (Parking shall be prohibited) Z. Old Beaver Road from U.S. 25 to Old Stephenson Mill Road. From Old Beaver Road and Old Stephenson Mill Road intersection to Interstate 75, parking is prohibited on the fire hydrant side of the street.

Ordinance 2007-04 Second Reading AN ORDINANCE REPEALING VARIOUS ORDINANCES REGARDING PARKING REGULATIONS AND REPLACING THEM WITH NEW PARKING REGULATIONS AND A SNOW EMERGENCY POLICY, AND PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS THEREOF.
Motion: Paula Jolley, and Second: Ann Leake                                                                  Vote: 5 Yes

Ordinance 2007-05 Second Reading AN ORDINANCE REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 1997-06 AND ORDINANCE NO. 1997-16 REGARDING FLOOD DAMAGE PREVENTION AND REPLACING THEM WITH A NEW FLOOD DAMAGE PREVENTION ORDINANCE, AND PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF.
Motion: Stephanie Williams, and Second: Lee Frakes                                        Vote: 5 Yes

Municipal Order 2007-06 A MUNICIPAL ORDER ADOPTING AND APPROVING THE EXECUTION OF A MUNICIPAL AID COOP PROGRAM CONTRACT BETWEEN THE INCORPORATED AREA AND THE COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY, TRANSPORATION CABINET, DEPARTMENT OF GOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 2007, AS PROVIDED IN THE KENTUCKY REVISED STATUTES AND ACCEPTING ALL STREETS REFERRED TO THERIN AS BEING STREETS WHICH ARE A PART OF THE INCORPORATED AREA.
Motion: Ann Leake and, Second: Mike Simpson                                                            Vote: 5 Yes

Cardinal Engineering: Dave Whitacre stated that he spent 2 full days at Aosta Valley doing inspection and smoke testing sewer lines and only one manhole need additional work. The lift station is not completed at Aosta Valley or at Cauthen Run subdivisions. Mayor Trzop asked Dave to make some phone calls and find out what is the problem.

Citizen Comments: No Comments

City Council/Mayor: Stephanie Williams wanted to reminder everyone that this week is Spring Break for Walton-Verona School, so watch for the children. Ann Leake stated that this month the City will advertise for garbage bids for a two (2) year term beginning July 1, 2007 and the optional term begins in July 1, 2009. Mike Simpson stated that he really appreciate citizens coming to the council meeting and discussing their concerns and giving their opinions, this helps council make a more informed decision. Paula Jolley stated that just as soon as the City sees in writing what development is coming to Mary Grubbs Highway they will pass that information along to their citizens. Mayor Trzop wanted to thank Boone County, Toddy and his people for helping cleanup the Gaines Tavern History Museum’s property. On April 28th at noon the Heritage League will meet to tour the History Museum. Mayor Trzop said when the City mails the next newsletter we plan to invite our citizens to tour the Gaines Tavern History Museum. Also, beginning the first of May Rick Gayle will start to paint the barn & sheds on the property.

 

Adjournment:
Motion: Paula Jolley, and Second: Ann Leake                                 Vote: 5 Yes

 

 

APPROVED:________________________
Phillip W. Trzop, Mayor

Attest: ___________________
               Peggy Gray, City Clerk

 

CITY OF WALTON COUNCIL MEETING

May 14, 2007

7:30 P.M.

 

Call to Order 7:30pm

Invocation- Paula Jolley

Pledge of Allegiance

Recognition of Guests: Wayne Rice, Adam Rosing with the Boone Co. Recorder, Don McMillian, Greg Rumpke, Dave Whitacre with Cardinal Engineering, Tim Noyes the City Attorney, and Ryan Clark with the Enquirer

Announcements:

April 28, Great American Cleanup/Spring Clean-up Week. There were 6 to 7

dumpsters filled during our clean up week.

May 21, 34th Old Fashion Day Committee, Monday, 7:30pm, City Hall

May 25, Concert on Main, Friday, 7-9:00pm

May 28, Memorial Day, Monday, Walton Cemetery at 9:30 am.

May 29, Budget Caucus Meeting, Tuesday, 7:30pm, City Hall

June 7, Municipal Aid Public Hearing, 6:00pm, City Hall

June 11, City Council, Monday, 7:30pm, Senior Center

Roll Call: Stephanie Williams, Lee Frakes, Wayne Carlisle, Paula Jolley, and Mike Simpson, absent Ann Leake

Agenda Approval: Motion Frakes, second Carlisle Vote 5 yes

Approval of Previous Minutes: April 9th.

Motion Williams, second Frakes Vote 5 yes

Garbage Bids – Review/Discussion There were 3 bidders CSI, Bavarian, and Rumpke. The Mayor read the recommendation of Ann Leake Chairperson of the garbage committee to accept the bid from Rumpke of Kentucky

Ordinance 2007-06 First Reading AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE BID OF RUMPKE, AS THE LOWEST, BEST, AND MOST RESPONSIBLE BID FOR THE EXCLUSIVE RIGHT, PRIVILEGE, AND FRANCHISE OF ENTERING IN AND UPON THE STREETS AND PUBLIC WAYS OF THE CITY OF WALTON, KENTUCKY, FOR COLLECTING AND HAULING AWAY FROM BUSINESSES, HOMES, DWELLINGS AND OTHER PLACES WHERE NECECSSARY, GARBAGE, TRASH AND REFUSE, AND GRANTING AN EXCLUSIVE FRANCHISE FOR SUCH PURPOSES, SUCH FRANCHISE HAVING BEEN ADVERTISED FOR BIDS, PROVIDING THAT SUCH BID, TOGETHER WITH THIS ORDINANCE AND THE TERMS AND PROVISIONS OF THE ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS SHALL CONSTITUTE THE FRANCHISE, AGREEMENT AND CONTRACT AND PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY FOR VIOLATIONS OF THE EXCLUSIVE GARBAGE FRANCHISE GRANTED BY THIS CITY. Motion Simpson, second Jolley Vote 5 yes

Motion TO ACCEPT THE RECOMMENDATION OF DAVE WHITACRE, CARDINAL ENGINEERING AND AWARD THE CONTRACT TO JPS Construction IN THE AMOUNT OF $23,577.60 FOR CONCRETE STREET REPLACEMENT, AND THAT THE MAYOR BE AUTHORIZED TO SIGN ALL NECESSARY PAPERWORK, AND THAT THE CITY ATTORNEY, TIM NOYES PREPARE A MUNICIPAL ORDER (2007-07) AS SUCH.

Motion Williams, second Frakes. Vote 5 yes

Municipal Order 2007-08 A MUNICIPAL ORDER EXPRESSING APPROVAL FOR THE ORDINANCE ADOPTED BY THE BOONE COUNTY FISCAL COURT REGULATING SEXUALLY ORIENTED BUSINESSES.

Motion Carlisle, second Simpson. Vote 5 yes

Cardinal Engineering: Dave Whitacre recommends JPS Construction for street repairs. The sewers at Aosta Valley can’t get electric to the lift station. The Walton Towne Center will have a 12 inch force main. Cauthen Run’s force main failed the pressure test. No more taps will be accepted by Ryan Homes till everything is up and running. Old Nicholson paving will be done soon. Mary Grubbs and School Rd will have a new traffic light installed sometime in July 2007

Citizen Comments: Wayne Rice wanted to know when Kroger store will start building

City Council: Mr. Frakes invited all citizens to the Memorial Day program May 28 at the Walton Cemetery 9:30 am. Paula Jolley invited citizens to come Monday night May 21 at 7:30 pm to the Old Fashion Day Committee meeting here at City Hall. Mr. Carlisle said he is very happy about the light going in on Mary Grubbs Hwy. and School Rd. and is also glad about all the progress at the Walton Towne Center

Mayor: stated we need volunteers for Old Fashion Day. He also wanted to thank all the volunteers and citizens for the clean up efforts made during our clean up week. He also stated his youngest daughter just graduated from college and while he has been mayor all of his daughters have earned their college degrees

Adjournment: 8:30 pm.

Motion Frakes, second Jolley Vote 5 yes

Approved:_____________________

Phillip W. Trzop, Mayor

Attest:___________________

Joyce Bryan,

Assistant City Clerk

 

 SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CITY OF WALTON
WALTON CITY HALL
June 7, 2007
7:30 pm

Call to Order:   7:30 pm

Roll Call: Stephanie Williams, Ann Leake, Lee Frakes, Paula Jolley, Wayne Carlisle and Mike Simpson.

Ordinance 2007-07   First Reading    AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE CITY OF WALTON, KENTUCKY ANNUAL BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 2007 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2008 BY ESTIMATING REVENUE AND RESOURCES AND AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE OPERATION OF THE CITY GOVERNMENT.
Motion : Williams , Second Jolley                                                                                         Vote 6 yes

Ordinance 2007-08    First Reading   AN ORDINANCE FOR UPDATING THE PAY PLAN, POSITION ALLOCATION CHART FOR EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF WALTON, KENTUCKY.
Motion: Frakes, Second Leake                                                                                              Vote 6 yes

Adjournment: 
Motion : Simpson, Second Carlisle                                                                                      Vote 6 yes

Approved: ___________________
                   Phillip W. Trzop, Mayor

Attest:____________________
             Peggy Gray, City Clerk

Note: Wayne Rice present.

 
 
 

CITY OF WALTON COUNCIL MEETING
June 11, 2007
7:30 P.M.

 

Call to Order 7:30pm

Invocation: Ann Leake

Recognition of Guests: Don McMillian, Wayne Rice, Roy Nickell, Ollie Nickell, Matt Page, J M Huey, George Black, Robert Slayback, State Representative, Sal Santoro, Adam Rosing (The Community Press reporter), Alvin Duncan (Kentucky Department of Veterans Affairs), David Whitacre (City Engineer) and Tim Noyes (City Attorney

Announcements:

June 22, Concert on Main, Friday, 7-9:00pm

June 25, 34th Old Fashion Day Committee, Monday, 7:30pm, City Hall

June 26, CCR/Drinking Water Quality Report

July 9, City Council, Monday, 7:30pm, Senior Center

Kentucky Department of Veterans Affairs, Cemetery Director, Alvin Duncan was present with information on the progress of the Veterans Cemetery North located in Williamstown. The State of Kentucky received 6.9 Million dollars in a Federal Grant to build the new cemetery which will be built in three Phases. The plan is to have Phase 1 completed in September 2008 with approximately 3,800 burial lots

Roll Call: Stephanie Williams, Ann Leake, Lee Frakes, Wayne Carlisle (absent), Paula Jolley, and Mike Simpson

Agenda Approval:

Motion: Paula Jolley and, Second: Stephanie Williams Vote: 5 Yes

Approval of Previous Minutes: May 14th.

Motion: Mike Simpson, and Second: Lee Frakes Vote: 5 Yes

Ordinance 2007-06 Second Reading AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE BID OF RUMPKE OF KENTUCKY, INC., FOR THE EXCLUSIVE RIGHT TO COLLECT GARBAGE AND GRANTING AN EXCLUSIVE FRANCHISE FOR SUCH PURPOSE AND PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY FOR VIOLATIONS OF THE EXCLUSIVE FRANCHISE.

Motion: Lee Frakes, and Second: Ann Leake Vote: 5 Yes

Ordinance 2007-07 Second Reading AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE CITY OF WALTON, KENTUCKY ANNUAL BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 2007 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2008 BY ESTIMATING REVENUE AND RESOURCES AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE OPERATION OF CITY GOVERNMENT

Motion: Stephanie Williams, and Second: Lee Frakes Vote: 5 Yes

Ordinance 2007-08 Second Reading AN ORDINANCE FOR UPDATING THE PAY PLAN, POSITION ALLOCATION CHART FOR EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF WALTON, KENTUCKY.

Motion: Ann Leake, and Second: Mike Simpson Vote: 5 Yes

Motion TO ACCEPT THE CITY OF WALTON NINE-MONTH FINANCIAL REPORT ENDING MARCH 31, 2007, AS PREPARED BY PEGGY GRAY, CITY CLERK/FINANCE OFFICER.

Motion: Paula Jolley, and Second: Mike Simpson Vote: 5 Yes

Motion TO APPOINT JIM BRIDGES AND JAMES BONAR TO THE WALTON BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT AND THAT THE CITY ATTORNEY, TIM NOYES PREPARE A MUNICIPAL ORDER (2007-09) AS SUCH.

Motion: Ann Leake, and Second: Stephanie Williams Vote: 5 Yes

Municipal Order 2007-10 A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A PRESERVATION AND CONSERVATION EASEMENT FOR THE ABNER GAINES HOUSE.

Motion: Ann Leake, and Second: Mike Simpson Vote: 5 Yes

Cardinal Engineering: Quast, Inc. has finished paving Old Nicholson Road, but they need to raise two manholes before he approves payment of the bill. The Cauthen Run lift station is on line, the driveway is not completed. J P S Construction, Inc. plans to start the Ashwood concrete street repairs in three weeks

Citizen Comments: No comments

City Council/Mayor: Lee Frakes stated there was a great turn out for the Memorial Day Ceremony and he hopes for a big of a crowd on Veteran’s Day on November 11th. Mike Simpson wanted to personally thank Peggy Gray for her work on preparing the new budget. Mayor Trzop wanted to thank Council Members for passing the 2007-2008 Budget and for the employees pay raises. The Mayor expressed his appreciation of the City employees for their work in keeping the City running smoothly and how beautifully the City looks

Adjournment:

Motion: Ann Leake, and Second: Paula Jolley Vote: 5 Yes

Approved:_________________________

Phillip W. Trzop, Mayor

Attest: ________________________

Peggy Gray, City Clerk

 

 

 

CITY OF WALTON COUNCIL MEETING
July 9, 2007
7:30 P.M.

 

Call to Order 7:30pm

Invocation: Paula Jolley

Pledge of Allegiance:

Recognition of Guests: Wayne Rice, Linda Otten, Tom Otten, Don Mc Millian, Adam Rosing, Boone County Recorder, Dave Whitacre Cardinal Engineering, Tim Noyes City Attorney.

Announcements:

July 23, 34th Old Fashion Day Committee, Monday, 7:30pm, City Hall

July 27, Concert on Main, Friday, 7-9:00pm

August 13, City Council, Monday, 7:30pm, Senior Center

Gaines History Tavern Phase II Outside Restoration

Kohls Department Store

Roll Call: Stephanie Williams, Ann Leake, Lee Frakes, Wayne Carlisle, Paula Jolley, and Mike Simpson.

Agenda Approval: Motion Frakes, second Simpson                                                                       Vote 6 yes

Approval of Previous Minutes: June 7th and June 11th.

Motion Jolley, second Williams                                                                                                               Vote 6 yes

Motion TO ACCEPT THE BID OF OHIO CAT FOR A NEW MODEL 420E RUBBER TIRE BACKHOE, WITH TRADE-IN FOR $60,900.00, AND THAT THE CITY ATTORNEY, TIM NOYES, PREPARE A MUNICIPAL ORDER (2007-11) AS SUCH. 
Motion Carlisle, second Leake                                                                                                              Vote 6 yes

Municipal Order 2007-12 A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF WALTON TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF WALTON, KENTUCKY AND SHARON LENHOF (CUSTODIAN). 
Motion Frakes, second Williams                                                                                                              Vote 6 yes

Municipal Order 2007-13 A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF WALTON TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF WALTON, KENTUCKY AND TIMOTHY M. NOYES OF THE LAW OFFICE OF NOYES, McMAIN & HEGGE, PLLC.
Motion Leake, second Carlisle                                                                                                             Vote 6 yes

Municipal Order 2007-14 A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF WALTON TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF WALTON, KENTUCKY AND GERALD D. HUNT, P.S.C.
Motion Williams, second Frakes                                                                                                           Vote 6 yes

Cardinal Engineering: Dave Whitacre stated they are air testing the sewer lines in the Walton Towne Center, the lift station will be on line the end of July. There is still a lot of work to be done in this area as far as getting the utilities to all areas. Quast is finished with paving Old Nicholson Rd. JPS will be working on Ashwood Dr.

Citizen Comments: Linda & Tom Otten came to council to discuss the "No Parking on Either Side" of the street signs that were put up on Catalina Dr. Wayne Rice stated it was nice to hear that Khols was coming to the Walton Towne Center.

City Council: Stephanie Williams was glad that the Kohls store was coming to the Walton Towne Center. Ann Leake announced there will be an Open House at the Walton Gaines Tavern July 22, 2007, 1-5:00 pm and the Boone County Historical Society will have a meeting at the tavern July 19, 2007 at 7:00 pm. Lee Frakes stated the City is in the process of getting ground rubber to place at the play area in the Walton Community Park. Paula Jolley asked for anyone interested in volunteering for the Old Fashion Day to come to the meeting July 23, 2007 at 7:30 pm at City Hall. Wayne Carlisle wanted to thank the citizens for coming to council with their concerns about the parking issue on Catalina Dr.

Mayor: The Mayor invited Tom and Linda Otten to the August 9, 2007 Committee Meeting at 6:30 pm to discuss the parking signs further.

Adjournment: 8:00PM

Motion Jolley, second Leake                                                                                                                   Vote 6 yes

APPROVED: _______________________

Phillip W. Trzop, Mayor

ATTEST: ____________________

Joyce Bryan,

Assistant City Clerk

 

CITY OF WALTON COUNCIL MEETING
August 13, 2007
7:30 P.M.

 Call to Order 7:30pm

Invocation: Ann Leake

Recognition of guests: Don McMillian, Wayne Rice, Adam Roseing (The Commuity Press reporter), David Whitacre (Cardinal Engineering), and Tim Noyes (City Attorney).

Announcements
August 24, Concert on Main, Friday, 7-9:00pm
August 27, 34th Old Fashion Day Committee, Monday, 7:30pm, City Hall
September 8, 34th Old Fashion Day, Saturday
September 10, City Council, Monday, 7:30pm, Senior Center

Walton Park/Fun Zone Replacements: Mayor Trzop reported that several pieces of the Fun Zone have been removed and a large castle and a train engine have been ordered. The wooden play ground equipment was ten (10) years old and the maintenance department could not safely make any additional repairs.

Tami Wilson, Office of Congressman Geoff Davis; Ms Wilson was not present.

Roll Call:
Stephanie Williams, Ann Leake, Lee Frakes, Wayne Carlisle, Paula Jolley, and Mike Simpson

Agenda Approval:
Motion: Paula Jolley, Second Stephanie Williams.                                                                                    Vote: 6 Yes

Approval of Previous Minutes: July 9th
Motion: Ann Leake, and Second: Lee Frakes                                                                                            Vote: 6 Yes

Motion: TO APPROVE THE WALTON GAINES TAVERN HISTORY CENTER RESTORATION PROJECT, AS OUTLINED IN THE CITY LETTER DATED AUGUST 24, 2007 AND THAT SAID DOCUMENTS BE FORWARDED TO THE KENTUCKY TRANSPORTATION CABINET FOR THEIR REVIEW AND APPROVAL.
Motion: Lee Frakes, and Second Ann Leake                                                                                              Vote: 6 Yes

Ordinance 2007-09  First Reading  AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY OF APPROXIMATELY 22.5 ACRES IN BOONE COUNTY AND KENTON COUNTY LOCATED AT 13110 DIXIE HIGHWAY.
Motion: Mike Simpson and Second: Wayne Carlisle                                                                                  Vote: 6 Yes

Cardinal Engineering: Dave Whitacre reported they will be testing the gravity system at Walton Towne Center and there is a push to get the Towne Center lift station up and running because the Welsh Avenue lift station is having major problems. Mayor Trzop wants Dave to get bids ready for the fall for concrete work on High Street, Ashwood Dr, and the completion of City Hall's parking lot, so work can begin in the spring. Dave reported that HY Tech Concrete Paving, Inc. has completed side walk repairs on Alta Vista and concrete work on Willowood Drive.

Citizen Comments: No Comments

City Council/Mayor: Ann Leake wanted to remind everyone you need to pre-register at City Hall if you want to be in the OFD parade. Lee Frakes said "Progress and More Progress."  Mike Simpson wanted to remind everyone that school is back in session, so please watch for the children. Paula Jolley asked everyone to be on the lookout for anyone damaging our park equipment.

Motion: (by Paula Jolley) TO REMOVE THE "NO PARKING" SIGNS ON THE NORTH SIDE OF CATALINA DRIVE, BETWEEN HANCE AVENUE AND PLUM STREET, INSTALL " NO PARKING" HERE TO CORNER (AT 100 FEET) FROM PLUM STREET AND CATALINA, FROM HANCE AVENUE AND CATALINA, WITH A REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL IN OCTOBER ON THE IMPACT OF THE NEW SIGNAGE.
Second: Ann Leake                                                                                                                                              Vote: 6 Yes

Wayne Carlisle reported that the City is taking care of abandoned houses and junk vehicles. Mayor Trzop wanted to thank everyone that attended the Open House for the Walton Gaines Tavern History Center, there was well over 1,000 people that turned out. Several people brought old pictures of the house years ago when it was owned by John Gault. The City would like to encourage anyone who has old pictures of the Gaines Tavern to please share them with us so we can make them a part of the history center.

Adjournment:
Motion: Lee Frakes, Second: Wayne Carlisle                                                                                                    Vote: 6 Yes

APPROVED:___________________
                       Phillip W. Trzop, Mayor

ATTEST:____________________
                 Peggy Gray, City Clerk

 

 


 

SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CITY OF WALTON
WALTON CITY HALL
September 6, 2007
7:30 P.M.

Call to Order 7:30pm

Roll Call: Stephanie Williams, Ann Leake, Lee Frakes, Paula Jolley, Wayne Carlisle, and Mike Simpson

Ordinance 2007-10  First Reading  AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE BOONE COUNTY AND KENTON COUNTY ASSESSMENTS FOR ALL REAL AND PERSONAL PROPERTY WITHIN THE TAXING JURISDICTION OF THE CITY FOR LEVY OF ALL AD VALOREM TAXES AND PROVIDING FOR THE PAYMENT OF ALL AD VALOREM TAXES INCLUDING THE ASSESSMENT, LEVY AND COLLECTION OF AD VALOREM TAXES AND MOTOR VEHICHLES AND WATERCRAFT WITHIN THE TAXING JURISDICTION OF THE CITY.
Motion: Frakes, second Leake                                                                                    Vote: 6 Yes

Ordinance 2007-11  First Reading  AN ORDINANCE FIXING THE TAX LEVIES OF THE CITY OF WALTON, KENTUCKY UPON REAL PROPERTY SUBJECT TO AD VALOREM TAXATION BY THE CITY OF WALTON FOR THE YEAR 2007; AND UPON THE ASSESSED VALUE OF ALL TANGIBLE PERSONAL PROPERTY, INCLUDING MOTOR VEHICLES AND WATERCRAFT. SUBJECT TO AD VALOREM TAXATION BY THE CITY OF WALTON KENTUCKY FOR THE YEAR 2008.                                                                                                                                     Vote: 6 Yes

Adjournment:
Motion: Leake, Second: Simpson                                                                                  Vote: 6 Yes

Approved_____________________
                   Phillip W. Trzop, Mayor

Attest: _________________
             Peggy Gray, City Clerk

 Note: Adam Rosing (Boone County Recorder) present.


 

CITY OF WALTON COUNCIL MEETING

September 10, 2007
7:30 P.M.



Call to Order 7:30pm

Invocation: Paula Jolley

Pledge of Allegiance:

Recognition of Guests: Wayne Rice

Announcements:
September 8, 34th Old Fashion Day was a great day in Walton.
September 24, 6th Christmas on Main Committee, Monday, 7:30pm, City Hall.
September 28, Concert on Main, Friday, 7-9:00pm (Tri Staters).
October 8, City Council, Monday, 7:30pm, Senior Center.

Roll Call: Stephanie Williams, Ann Leake, Lee Frakes, Wayne Carlisle, Paula Jolley, Mike Simpson.

Agenda Approval: Motion Frakes, Second Simpson Vote 6 yes

Approval of Previous Minutes: August 13th.
Motion Williams, Second Simpson Vote 6 yes

Ordinance 2007-09 Second Reading AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY OF APPROXIMATELY 22.5 ACRES IN BOONE COUNTY AND KENTON COUNTY LOCATED AT 13110 DIXIE HIGHWAY.

Motion Leake, Second Simpson Vote 6 yes

Ordinance 2007-10 Second Reading AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE BOONE COUNTY AND KENTON COUNTY ASSESSMENTS FOR ALL REAL AND PERSONAL PROPERTY WITHIN THE TAXING JURISDICTION OF THE CITY FOR LEVY OF ALL AD VALOREM TAXES OF THE CITY AND PROVIDING FOR THE PAYMENT OF ALL AD VALOREM TAXES INCLUDING THE ASSESSMENT, LEVY AND COLLECTION OF AD VALOREM TAXES ON MOTOR VEHICLES AND WATERCRAFT WITHIN THE TAXING JURISDICTION OF THE CITY.

Motion Williams, Second Leake Vote 6 yes

Ordinance 2007-11 Second Reading AN ORDINANCE FIXING THE TAX LEVIES OF THE CITY OF WALTON, KENTUCKY UPON REAL PROPERTY SUBJECT TO AD VALOREM TAXATION BY THE CITY OF WALTON FOR THE YEAR 2007; AND UPON THE ASSESSED VALUE OF ALL TANGIBLE PERSONAL PROPERTY, INCLUDING MOTOR VEHICLES AND WATERCRAFT, SUBJECT TO AD VALOREM TAXATION BY THE CITY OF WALTON, KENTUCKY FOR THE YEAR 2008.

Motion Carlisle, Second Jolley Vote 6 yes

Ann Leake stated we are lowering taxes again as we have, every year since 2000. (Real property .111 tangible .231)

 

Motion TO ACCEPT THE CITY OF WALTON ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2007 AS PREPARED BY GERALD D. HUNT, P.S.C.

(Note: This is the 13th year in a row for a balanced budget)

Motion Frakes, second Leake Vote 6 yes

Cardinal Engineering: The good news is JPS will replace the cul-de-sac on Ashwood Drive. There is a problem at the new sewer lift station for the Walton Towne Center all of the copper wiring was stolen.

Citizen Comments: Wayne Rice wanted an update on Walton Towne Center. The Mayor stated the footers are being poured for Kohl’s Department Store and the Heritage Bank will be open the middle of October.

City Council: Ann Leake stated Rebecca Emody is going to donate a 200 year old Church Spring Wagon from her father’s estate for the Walton Gaines Tavern History Center. Lee Frakes said there will be a Veterans Day Program November 11, 2007 at 11:00 am with lunch being served at the Senior Center. Mike Simpson wanted to thank all the people that helped with the parade and Old Fashion Day. Paula Jolley said that Old Fashion Day was a lot of fun for the community but the Mayor and city workers put in a lot of hours to make this day a success and thanked all who helped.

Mayor: We are adjourning our meeting in the memory of our wonderful citizen Gary Williams who recently passed away.

Adjournment: 8:00pm. Motion Leake, Second Jolley Vote 6 yes

Approved:____________________

Phillip W. Trzop, Mayor

Attest: __________________

Joyce Bryan,

Assistant City Clerk

 

City of Walton
October 8 ,2007
7:30 P. M.



No Meeting


City of Walton
November 12, 2007
7:30 P.M.

No Meeting

 

 

CITY OF WALTON COUNCIL MEETING

December 10, 2007

7:30 P.M.

Call to Order 7:30pm:

Invocation: Ann Leake

Pledge of Allegiance:

Recognition of Guests: Wayne Rice, Heather Thompson, Don Mc Millian, Adam Rosing (Boone County Recorder), Dave Whitacre (City Engineer), and Tim Noyes (City Attorney).

Announcements:
January 14th, City Council, 7:30pm, Senior Center
Call: Stephanie Williams, Ann Leake, Lee Frakes, Wayne Carlisle, Paula Jolley, and Mike Simpson (absent).

Agenda Approval:

Motion: Lee Frakes, and Second: Paula Jolley Vote: 5 Yes

Approval of Previous Minutes: September 6th & September 10th.

Motion: Wayne Carlisle, and Second: Ann Leake Vote: 5 Yes

Motion TO ACCEPT THE CITY OF WALTON, THREE MONTHS FINANCIAL REPORT, ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2007, AS PREPARED BY PEGGY GRAY, CITY CLERK/FINANCE OFFICER.

Motion: Lee Frakes, and Second: Stephanie Williams Vote: 5 Yes

Municipal Order 2007-15 A MUNICIPAL ORDER APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE BOONE COUNTY EMERGENCY OPERATIONS PLAN FOR THE CITY OF WALTON, KENTUCKY.

Motion: Ann Leake, and Second, Wayne Carlisle Vote: 5 Yes

Municipal Order 2007-16 A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN EASEMENT AGREEMENT WITH CSX TRANSPORTATION FOR A WATER MAIN EASEMENT UNDER CSX PROPERTY NEAR WELSH AVENUE.

Motion: Paula Jolley, and Second: Stephanie Williams Vote: 5 Yes

Motion TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A ONE YEAR CONTRACT WITH BERK’S LANDSCAPING L.L.C., AND THAT THE CITY ATTORNEY, TIM NOYES PREPARE A MUNICIPAL ORDER (2007-17) AS SUCH.

Motion: Lee Frakes, and Second: Ann Leake Vote: 5 Yes

Executive Session MOTION THAT CITY COUNCIL GO INTO CLOSED SESSION TO DELIBERATE THE POSSIBLE ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY, AS AUTHORIZED BY KRS 61.810(1)(B) and include Tim Noyes (City Attorney), Dave Whitacre (City Engineer) and Peggy Gray (City Clerk/Finance Officer).

Motion: Paula Jolley, and Second: Stephanie Williams Vote: 5 Yes

Motion THAT CITY COUNCIL END THIS CLOSED SESSION AND GO BACK INTO PUBLIC SESSION.

Motion: Paula Jolley, and Second: Lee Frakes Vote: 5 Yes

Motion TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO NEGOTIATIONS WITH THE OWNERS OF THE WALTON TOWNE CENTER DEVELOPMENT FOR THE ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY IN THE WALTON TOWNE CENTER, IN THE FORM OF A LEASE, AN OUTRIGHT PURCHASE, OR A LEASE WITH PURCHASE OPTION AND THAT THE CITY ATTORNEY, TIM NOYES PREPARE A MUNICIPAL ORDER (2007-18) AS SUCH.

Motion: Ann Leake, and Second Wayne Carlisle Vote: 5 Yes

Motion TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO NEGOTIATIONS WITH THE WALTON FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT FOR AN EXCHANGE OF REAL PROPERTY WHEREIN THE FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT WILL ACQUIRE CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY FROM THE CITY FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW FIRE STATION AND THE CITY WILL ACQUIRE THE FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT’S HIGH SCHOOL COURT PROPERTY FOR USE BY THE CITY’S PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT AND THAT THE CITY ATTORNEY, TIM NOYES PREPARE A MUNICIPAL ORDER (2007-19) AS SUCH.

Motion: Stephanie Williams and Second: Lee Frakes Vote: 5 Yes

Cardinal Engineering: Dave reported that the specification for the remaining portion of the City parking lot and 300’ feet of Ashwood Drive will be ready for March meeting.

Citizens Comments: No Comments

City Council/Mayor: Council commented on what a fun time they had at Christmas on Main Friday evening and they wanted to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a safe and Happy New Year. Lee Frakes presented Mayor Trzop with a Digest of The Statute Law of Kentucky being a collection of all the Acts of the General Assembly dated May 1822, a Digest of the Statute Laws of Kentucky of A Public and Permanent Nature dated February 1834 and an original $5.00 bond for construction of the Kentucky University. Bridget Striker (Boone County Public Library) placed each item in acid-free tissue for safekeeping and when the City is ready to display the items, she can assist the City if obtaining appropriate display cases. Mayor Trzop stated that it has been a great year and it has been a pleasure to work with this council. Also, Mayor Trzop announced that The Bank of Kentucky will have their Grand Opening before the end of the year and Kohl’s Department Store in the Walton Towne Center plans to open in early Spring. He wanted to thank Tim Noyes, City Attorney, and Dave Whitacre, City Engineer, for their dedication to the City of Walton and to thank the City employees for their extra effort to keep the City looking beautiful with all the Christmas decorations and keeping the City running smoothly.

Adjournment: Mayor Trzop wanted to adjourn the December 7, 2007 meeting in memory of Donald McIntyre, who was a former City Council Member and served several terms over the years starting January 10, 1978. Also, Donnie served as Fire Chief for the Walton Fire Protection District for 30 years from 1975-2005.

Motion: Paula Jolley, and Second: Lee Frakes Vote: 5 Yes

Approved:________________________
                      Phillip W. Trzop, Mayor

Attest:________________________
                   Peggy Gray, City Clerk