Woodlawn Park June 2013 Newsletter

Published: Sat, 06/01/13

City of Woodlawn Park News-
June 2013
News for Woodlawn Park Residents!

City Pride Award

May 2013 Winner:
Richard and Fan Waddle of 4300 Darbrook Road for lawn mowing and general landscaping. Recommended by 4250 Darbrook, Lori Mardis.

The city pride sign will stay in their yard for about 3 weeks.

Please 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!

City Website

Ordinance Reminders

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

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 -

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.

LOT MAINTENANCE

12. Grass on all subdivision lots within the City of Woodlawn Park shall be cut to a height on no more than six (6) inches and the property must be kept free of unnecessary trash and debris. Grass on undeveloped property must be cut at least three (3) times evenly spaced, through the growing season. It shall be unlawful to park, store or leave for a period in excess of seventy-two (72) hours any vehicle which is rusted, wrecked, junked or partially dismantled condition unless this vehicle is completely enclosed within a building. Fine: first offense $10 to $25. Subsequent offenses $25 to $100.

City Website

House Watches- Call 574-5471

If at anytime you are going to be 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.

TRASH CONTAINER NEWS.....

As a courtesy to other residents, please do not roll out your trash containers until after 6pm on Sunday's and please bring your empty containers in by Monday evening. This will help keep our city looking good and prevent containers being hit by vehicles.
Please do not block the streets or your mailbox with your trash containers.
Trash containers should be placed at the corner of your yard and driveway.

City Web Site

BLOCK WATCH NEEDS A LEADER

We are searching for someone in the City that would like to lead the Block Watch Team of Captains. This position is volunteer and we would ask that this person organize and lead a gathering of captains at least 6 times per year in city hall or as necessary. Contact Mayor Mike Brown if interested.

MSD WORKS CONTINUES

Our City continues to reap benefits from MSD. MSD was able to complete the Wingate Road project after many years. Water flows very well there now. If you get a chance ride down Wingate Road to see the improvements including the 100' swale installed behind the properties.

KINLOCH ROAD is next in line and work should begin on Kinloch in the month of July. here is a message from MSD regarding Kinloch Road: " Just wanted to let you know that Kinloch Road Drainage Improvement Project is schedule to start construction in July. What is planned is a concrete paved "v" ditch with driveway pipes along the right of way. Kinloch is going out for public bid today. I will notify you and the property owners at least two weeks before construction will start to answer any questions."

"Mayor's Report" excerpt from
April 2013 Minutes

Mike stated bushes had been installed at the entrances.
Mike stated he had replaced the City Hall porch light bulbs.
Mike stated there will be no electronic recycling at the yard sale this year

CITY COUNCIL PASSES UPDATED SIGN ORDINANCE

The city Council passed and approved an updated sign ordinance at the May 20th City Council meeting. It will be mailed to all households soon! It will become in effect once it has been mailed.

Important Dates

Monday, 6/3 Recycle Day
Monday, 6/10 Code Enforcement Meeting 6:30pm City Hall
Monday, 6/17 Recycle Day
Monday, 6/17 City Council Meeting 7:30pm City Hall
Monday, 7/1 Code Enforcement Meeting 6:30pm City Hall
Monday, 7/1 Recycle Day
Monday, 7/15 Recycle Day
Monday, 7/15 City Council Meeting 7:30pm City Hall
Monday, 7/29 Recycle Day

City Website Calendar

City Contact Info

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
Book Club, City Hall
britz@insightbb.com

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

City of Woodlawn Park
Mayor Mike Brown
(502)895-6620