Woodlawn Park January 2013 Newsletter

Published: Mon, 12/31/12

City of Woodlawn Park News- January 2013
Happy New Year Woodlawn Park Residents!
Image
City Pride Awards
December 2012 Winners:
620 Stivers Road for best Christmas light display.
6410 Orchid Hill Place for Best Christmas door display.

Congratulations to each of these residents for keeping their properties up nicely and taking pride in their city! The city pride sign will stay in their yards for about 3 weeks.

To nominate other residents, please send the mayor an email to mayor@woodlawnpark.com or call City Hall 895-6620 to leave a message with the address and brief reason why this resident should receive a city pride award. These awards can also be given for good deeds in the city!


Image
Ordinance Reminders

Disclaimer: This info is only a summary of a few of the ordinances.

PETS

1.      It is unlawful to allow pets to run at large within the City Limits (away from the premises of its owner and not on a leash).  Ref.:  Ordinance No. 5, 1988.  Fine:  uncontested violations; first offense - $25, second offense - $50, all others - $100, contested violations; first offense - $75, second offense - $150, all others - $300.  This is also a state statute.

PARKING

1.      It shall be unlawful for any person to park any motor vehicle, boat or trailer on the unpaved portion of any lot or other undeveloped and un-subdivided property within the City of Woodlawn Park.  No such vehicles shall be parked closer to the street than the front of the residence or the setback line of the lot.  Ref.:  Ordinance No. 1, 1994-1995.  A "paved area" shall mean a solid, unbroken surface consisting of concrete or asphalt.  Loose gravel or rock shall not be considered a paved area.  Ref.:  Ordinance No. 4, 2003.  Fine: uncontested violations; first offense -    $25, second offense - $50, all others - $100, contested violations; first offense -

SPEED LIMIT

1.      The speed limit on City maintained streets within corporate limits of Woodlawn Park has been established at 25 m.p.h. and provisions for 4-way stops, stop and yield signs within the City.

NOTICE-RENTAL PROPERTY

LICENSE/BUSINESS LICENSE FEE

Each person, firm, organization or corporation that leases real property or improvements to real property within the City of Woodlawn Park, KY is deemed to be engaged in business and shall obtain an annual license from the City Clerk by no later than April 1st of each year at a minimum cost of $250.00.  Failure to obtain said license shall result in a maximum fine of $250.00 for each year of violation.

House Watches- Call 574-5471

Image
If at anytime you are going to away from your house for an extended period of time, please call 574-5471 or 439-6545 (chief cell) to schedule a house watch! Our police of chief makes this a priority and your home is checked on often.
Now that Winter is here...
Image
and it gets darker quicker in the evenings, please make sure that if you are out walking or biking, wear light colored clothing or a vest that can be seen. Reflectors work very well! Remember- safety first!
Snow Removal Procedure
If 2" or more of snow falls, the roads of Woodlawn Park will be salted and plowed. Less than 2", the roads will be salted only.
Image
Newsletter Changes
Image
Now that we have the ability to email and create online newsletters, we will be doing so each and every month for you to read and keep up with current calendars and city happenings.

If you know of someone that would rather receive a printed newsletter, we can do that too! However, for the time being there will be one printed newsletter that comes out every July that will include the budget and ad valorem tax ordinances. That newsletter will be mailed to all residents.

In the mean time, we will publish an email version of a newsletter every month.
Image
"Mayor's Report" from November 2012 Minutes

Sodding at City Hall  Mike stated the sodding was complete.  There was one  watering issue when the sprinkler was left on.

Collins Bates - Collin thanked those that bought Scout popcorn.

City Pride AwardMike stated Richard Chesson would receive the award.  He asked Council to nominate residents.

Christmas wreaths and decorations  Mike stated the decorations will be hung on Saturday 11/24/12 at 9:00 am.  He invited all to volunteer. Becky and Larry will be able to help.  Becky suggested putting the wreaths on the street sign, not the light pole.

Mike stated he was going to send a card to former Mayor Howard Martin, but he is waiting on word of his condition.

Mike stated the League of Cities dinner is 11/29/12.  He will be out of town and asked if Council would be attending.  Larry, Becky and Doug will attend.  Jerry Abramson will be the keynote speaker. 

Mike stated the swearing in of Council will be at the next meeting.  There will be punch and cookies afterwards.




Important Dates
Image
  • Monday, 1/7 Code Enforcement Meeting 6:30pm City Hall
  • Monday, 1/14 Recycle Day
  • Monday, 1/21 City Council Meeting 7:30pm City Hall
  • Monday, 1/28 Recycle Day
  • Monday, 2/4 Code Enforcement Meeting 6:30pm City Hall
  • Monday, 2/11 Recycle Day
  • Monday, 2/18 City Council Meeting 7:30pm City Hall
  • Monday, 2/25 Recycle Day
Congratulations City Council!
Image
Congratulations to these City council members for being sworn into office following the December 17th City Council meeting:

Greg Claypool
George Langford
Larry Lewis
Tom Nunn
Becky Ritz
Doug Watson

City Contact Info
Image
Mayor Mike Brown (502) 895-6620
mayor@woodlawnpark.com

Clerk Chana Elswick (502) 899-9749
clerk@woodlawnpark.com

Treasurer Gloria Curran (502) 244-5043
gloriacurran@bellsouth.net
City Tax Information & Questions

Police Chief Bob Heaton (502) 439-6545 Cell
Police House Watch (502) 574-5471
woodlawnparkpolice@gmail.com

City Council Info
Tom Nunn (502) 893-0810
Welcoming Committee
thomasnunn@bellsouth.net

Larry Lewis (502) 749-9516
Streets & Signs
larrylewis@insightbb.com

Greg Claypool (502) 553-0519
Ordinance Review
dogbone99@att.net

George Langford (502) 897-1915
Emergency Preparedness
georgendfan@aol.com

Becky Ritz (502) 893-7485
Garden & Book Club, City Hall Events
britz@insightbb.com

Doug Watson (502) 894-9694
Fence & Building Permits
doug@kyrealtypro.net


wreckk
Sincerely,
Mike Brown, Mayor
mayor@woodlawnpark.com