The Call of The Pewee

The Call of

the Pewee

Volume 47, No. 9 ""



Movie in the Park

September, 2015

Saturday, October 3rd Central Park in Pewee Valley

7pm - Pumpkin Painting 8pm - Movie

Light Refreshments

Pewee Valley Arts and Crafts Day

Saturday, October 24th Pewee Valley Woman's Club Pewee Valley Presbyterian Church St. James Episcopal Church St. Aloysius Catholic Church

10 am to 4pm Over 100 craft vendors

Food Truck

Our Town

Mayor Bob Rogers 241-7340 Roads & Drainage/Tree Board clerk@

Council Members Willard Chambers 241-4979 Waste Management/Mowing

Dick Filippini 241-1237 CSX info@

Otis "Rex" Florence 243-3405 Finance/Insurance/Storm Water otisf@

Norman Schippert 241-8448 Sidewalks/Park norman@

Bethany Major 243-6120 Town Hall/Festivities/Park bethany.major@

Henry Walser 241-3010 Public Safety/Communication/Website philwalser@

City Clerk Laura Eichenberger 241-8343 clerk@

Editor Paula Kennedy 241-4106 editor@

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SEPTEMBER COUNCIL MEETING

The regular meeting of the City Council of Pewee Valley, Kentucky was held on Wednesday, September 9, 2015, due to the Labor Day Holiday falling on the regular Monday meeting date. In attendance were Mayor Bob Rogers, Council Members Rex Florence, Will Chambers, Norman Schippert, Bethany Major, and Dick Filippini. Also in attendance were John Singler, City Attorney and Laura Eichenberger, City Clerk. Council Member Henry Walser was absent.

FINANCIAL REPORT The Profit & Loss, Profit & Loss vs. Actual,

and Balance Sheet through August 31, 2015 reports from the Treasurer were distributed in the Council Member meeting packets. The 2015 Property Tax & Water Quality Fee bills were mailed. Robert Gordon was the first to pay his taxes this year.

OPEN COMMENTS Residents of Dogwood Lane--Bob Borders,

Don Helton, Mike Logsdon, Freddie Price-- spoke regarding the issue of emergency access from Old Forest at the end of Dogwood Lane, specifically regarding the proposal of installing a gate between the white plastic fences.

POLICE REPORT There have been several complaints about

speeding on Central Avenue and several tickets

have been written.

Total police activity for August:

Traffic Stops ? 240 Complaints ? 29 Motorist Assist ? 7 Citations ? 60

Code Enforcement ? 18 Criminal Invest. ? 2 Warnings ? 180 School Patrols ? 33

DUI ? 2

ANNOUNCEMENTS In an effort to make the City a green city, en-

ergy efficient LED lights have been installed in Central Park. Mayor Rogers stated he met with -2- LG&E regarding the installation of LED lights

in the street lights. LG&E is a year away from starting such a program. The company plans to begin replacing cobra style lights. Mayor Rogers is continuing discussion with LG&E in making other energy efficient efforts at Town Hall.

Mayor Rogers announced the Fund for the Arts is arranging for the Louisville Youth Choir to perform at the annual Yule Log.

The City was not selected to move forward in the federal grant application process for Town Square. Other grant funding sources will need to be explored.

COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS Dick Fillippini(Public Safety): No report.

Rex Florence (Finance/Insurance/Storm Water): No report.

Henry Walser (Communication/Website): Absent from meeting.

Norman Schippert (Sidewalks/Park): Mayor Rogers stated there may be funds available through KIPDA for sidewalks on Ash Avenue or to finish Central Avenue. Norman Schippert will contact the City Engineer for more information.

Mayor Rogers stated the State plans to complete the sidewalk from Foley Avenue to the Jefferson County line along Highway 146 next year.

Bethany Major (Festivities/Town Hall/Central Park/Historical Society): The next Concert in the Park will be held Sunday, September 20th, from 5 pm to 8 pm, and will feature the Whiskey Bent

Valley Boys. Chops Style BBQ will be available for purchase.

The Movie in the Park is scheduled for Saturday, October 3rd - 7 pm Pumpkin Painting, 8 pm "Hocus Pocus" will be shown. There will be light refreshments.

Will Chambers (Mowing/Waste Management): No report.

Bob Rogers (Roads & Drainage/Tree Board): Mayor Rogers stated the bids have come in for asphalting Mt. Mercy Drive (from Houston to Central). The City was able to "piggy-back" on the County's bid process. The lowest bidder was Louisville Paving. The work will likely be done in early October.

OLD BUSINESS

Dogwood Lane Gate - Residents of Dogwood Lane presented copies of a petition against the installation of a gate between Dogwood and Old Forest and in support of no changes on Dogwood Lane. The petition received 9 resident signatures out of the 14 residents.

Landscaping:

Design/Build Patios, Walkways Plantings Maintenance

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Carey Hirtzel, Deputy Chief of the Pewee Valley Fire District, stated the main concern of accessing Dogwood from Old Forest (in the event of an emergency and Dogwood at Highway 146 was blocked), is that the trucks would sink in the gravel. Both Police Chief Larimore and Deputy Chief Hirtzel stated first responders would drive through/over the fence if needed.

Mayor Rogers commented that City Engineer, Mel Milburn, stated there is a water meter there and if a truck went over, it would break the meter.

A motion was made to not make any changes on Dogwood Lane in relation to access from Old Forest, seconded, with all Council Members present voting in favor.

NEW BUSINESS

1st Reading: Ordinance 3-2015, Sign Ordinance Amendment- City Attorney, John Singler presented the Sign Ordinance Amendment for first reading by summary. This amendment provides a way for the City Council to address temporary signage on a case by case basis, and allows

for churches and schools to apply for a permit for temporary, permanent, or semi-permanent (recurring) signage.

A motion was made to introduce Ordinance 3, Series 2015, An Ordinance Amending Sections of Chapter 152 of the City Ordinances Regarding Signs and approve the first reading, seconded, with all Council Members present voting in favor.

Special Event/Temporary Sign Permit Application : Arts & Crafts Day in Pewee Valley, Saturday, October 24th (Pewee Valley Woman's Club, St. Aloysius Church, Pewee Valley Presbyterian Church. St. James Episcopal Church) - A motion to approve the application was made and seconded, with all Council Members present voting in all in favor.

Special Event/Temporary Sign Permit Application: 3rd Annual CASA Superhero 5K Run/ Walk, Saturday, October 31st - The City works with the CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) office, collecting items for Children in Crisis. This year CASA has asked to conduct the annual 5K Run/Walk in Pewee Valley.

A motion to approve the application was made and seconded, with all Council Members present voting in all in favor.

Upon approval of payment of outstanding bills, the Council voted unanimously to adjourn.

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FEATURED ARTISTS

As part of the Arts and Crafts Day in Pewee Valley, which includes the Pewee Valley Woman's Club, the Presbyterian Church, and the St. Aloysius Churches, St. James Episcopal Church will feature Harley Dougherty, a National & International Chainsaw Artist. Harley will do carving exhibits @ 11 am and 2 pm. Another featured artist is Marlene Gaither, a weaver from Georgetown, Indiana. She will be weaving periodically during the day.

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PEWEE PROPERTY TRANSFERS - Barry an Jennifer O'Gara to Thomas and Rachel Jefvert, 308 Rebel Drive, $260,000.

- Todd and Heather Wingfield to Jason Wall and Erika Holmquist-Wall, 209 Rebel Drive, $189,000.

- Nathan and Bethany Bailey to Brookfield Relocation, Lot 114 Woodridge Estates, $290,100

IN MEMORIAM Our deepest sympathy goes out to the family and friends of Leroy Hinkle III, son of Mildred and Leroy Hinkle Jr., and former Pewee Valley resident. Mr. Hinkle passed on August 7, 2015. Services were held in Elizabethtown, KY.

YARD SALE Forest Springs Health Campus will be hosting a Community-Wide Yard Sale (rain or shine) on Saturday, October 10th, 8:00 a.m. ? 12:00 p.m. This is open to the local community and will have lots of goodies from residents who have recently downsized! 4120 Wooded Acre Lane at the Corner of Westport Road and 146.

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Kentucky lost nearly a million acres of farmland between 2007 and 2012, the highest percentage decrease in farmland of any state in the United States according to the Census of Agriculture. That's equivalent to 45 acres of farmland every day according to the American Farmland Trust. Every county in our region has streams, rivers or lakes that are too polluted or unsafe for swimming or fishing. The Limestone Land Trust is a new 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization with

and local food resources makes the community stronger; Boosting the local economy by conserving natural resources and historic amenities add value to homes, businesses and economic development initiatives. The result is a healthy community that provides families with access to safe drinking water, clean air, healthy food and green spaces for recreation and exercise.

For more information, please contact Austin Musselman at (502) 817-3928 or email at info@ .

a mission to negotiate private conservation ease-

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Limestone Land Trust Board Chairman Aus-

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The secondary mission of Limestone Land

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CITY CALENDAR

Mon, Oct 5 - 7 pm - Pewee Valley Town Council Meeting, 312 Mt. Mercy

Mon, Oct 19 - 7 pm - Pewee Valley Fire Protection District Board Meeting, 8607 Foley Avenue

Tues, Oct 27 - 7 pm - Mayor's Night In

O.C. POLICE SPECIAL TRAINING

The Oldham County Police Department announced that the Special Response Team (SRT) will be conducting various tactical exercises and emergency preparedness training at 309 Elm Avenue. Training started on September 8th, and further training will continue on a bi-monthly basis. There will be increased activity in the area as well as multiple police vehicles. The officers will be dressed in their SRT uniforms and will have unloaded weapons as part of the training.

Again, this is only a training exercise and you should not be alarmed by the increased police presence. The Oldham County Police Department appreciates the opportunity to train in a realistic setting as our goal is to maintain our level of preparedness for the community's safety.

Please feel free to contact the Oldham County Police Department if you have any questions or concerns at (502) 222-1300.

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THE CALL OF THE PEWEE 312 Mt. Mercy P. O. Box 769 Pewee Valley, KY 40056 ________________________

The Call of the Pewee is a monthly publication of the Pewee Valley City Council, Bob Rogers, Mayor, and is mailed free to all Pewee Valley residents.

To submit news or advertising, please contact Editor Paula Kennedy at 241-4106 or email at: editor@. A yearly subscription for non-Pewee residents is $12.00. To subscribe, send your name, address, telephone number and payment to:

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