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Volume 60, No. 4 www.peweevalleyky.org April 2019
How Trees Can Retain Stormwater RunoffTrees in our communities provide many services beyond the inherent beauty they lend to streets and properties. One of the most overlooked and underappre-ciated is their ability to reduce the volume of water rushing through gutters and pipes following a storm. This means less investment in expensive infrastructure and – importantly – cleaner water when the runoff reaches rivers and lakes. How do trees help with stormwater management? Trees help reduce stormwater run-off in several ways. Trees intercept rain and hold a portion of it on their leaves and bark. Part of this intercepted rain will evaporate and part will be gradually released into the soil. Fallen leaves help form a spongy layer that moderates soil temperature and helps retain moisture, harbors organisms that break down or-ganic matter, and recycle elements for use in plant growth. This important layer allows rain to percolate into the soil rather than rushing off carrying pollutants like oil, metals, and other toxins. Below ground, roots hold the soil in place and absorb water that will eventually be released into the atmosphere by transpira-tion. Whether standing alone to intercept rain or working in conjunction with water-retention facilities, trees can make significant contributions. Their benefits are practical and can save money for the community, but they also add beau-ty and that counts, too. This information was brought to you by the Arbor Day Foundation. Celebrate our recognition as a Tree City USA by planting new trees and maintaining our beautiful trees.
“One touch of nature makes the whole world kin.”― William Shakespeare
COUNCIL MEETING
FINANCIAL REPORT - The Mayor reminded the council members that next month is the first reading of the budget for the next fiscal year. OPEN COMMENTS - None
OLDHAM COUNTY DISPATCH222-0111 or 911 for emergencies
OUR TOWNMayorBob Rogers 241-7340Roads & Drainage / Mowing /Environmental [email protected]
Council MembersPaige Bjorn 445-2465Waste [email protected]
Michele Pisano 654-7400Public [email protected]
Otis “Rex” Florence 243-3405Finance / Insurance / Storm Waterflorence @peweevalleyky.org
Bethany Major 724-6817Town Hall / Festivities / Central [email protected]
Norman Schippert 241-8448Sidewalks/Central [email protected]
Henry Walser 241-3010Communications / Website / ABC [email protected]
City ClerkDenise Haney [email protected]
EditorDenise Haney [email protected]
Police ChiefGreg Larimore [email protected]
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The regular meeting of the City Council of Pewee Valley, Kentucky was held on Mon-day, April 1. In attendance were Mayor Bob Rogers, Council Members Henry Walser, Norman Schippert, Michele Pisano and Rex Florence, Also, in attendance was City At-torney, John Singler who recorded the min-utes in the City Clerk’s absence.
Keep up with what’s going on in Pewee Valley. Go to www.peweevalleyky.org and subscribe to E-News Alert.(Call Denise at 241-8343 if you need help in signing up. )
POLICE REPORT - Chief Larimore re-sponded to speeding complaints on Houston Lane and LaGrange Road by increasing pa-trols and added that the City has an unmarked police car now.Traffic Stop 162Traffic Charges 39Courtesy Notice 142Motorist Assist 2Accidents 1Complaints 26Criminal Investigations 3Code Enforcement 5School Patrol 68ANNOUNCEMENTS: Mayor Rogers not-ed that the City is paying the cost of Public Liability insurance for the two members the city appoints to the OC Planning and Zoning Commission. The MS4 storm water permit report was sent to the Division of Water to comply with the City’s filing requirements. The Mayor thanked Denise Haney for her help. April 27th is Shakespeare in the Parkand April 25th is Environmental Day. Mayor Rogers thanked Harry Hoffer for his work on the Board of Adjustments and Appeals.
Waste Management - Paige Bjorn - No re-portRoads and Drainage—Bob Rogers – Re-ports that Oldham County will open bids for its annual road work contract for the entire county on April 16th, 2019. The city will in-vestigate piggy-backing on the County bid process for Rest Cottage. Council should have actual construction cost by May council meeting.Festivities/Park/Historical -—Bethany Ma jor -No ReportOld Business: - No reportNew business: - The city needed to appoint members for the Board of Adjustments and Appeals. Henry Walser made a motion to ap-point Susy Walser, George Chapman, Tom Clark, Paige Bjorn and Carol Goodrich. Nor-man Schippert seconded, and all approved the motion.
Water Quality/Insurance—Rex Florence – No report.Communications – Henry Walser – No re-port.Sidewalks—Norman Schippert – Reports that he is still working on getting funds from the State for the Ash Ave. sidewalk project and the City is continuing to meet with and resolve Ash Ave. residents concerns.
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COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS:Public Safety – Michele Pisano – Reports that Oldham County added “Stop Ahead” signs at Old Floydsburg Road and Ash Ave., but more improvements are needed at this dangerous intersection. The County has plans to add flashers and road markings.
Two temporary sign permits were requested. Motion to approve the Women’s Club special events sign was made by Michele Pisano, seconded by Norman Schippert and all ap-proved. A motion to approve the sign permit for St. James Episcopal Church was made by Norman Schippert, Rex Florence seconded, and all approved.The garbage bidding process was explained by the Mayor. Attorney Singler ran an ad in the paper for public bids for the City’s gar-bage contract. The Mayor recommends the council approve the current provider, Re-public Services. Municipal Order 4/1/19 was drafted at the direction of Mayor Rogers to accept Republic’s bid for the next 4 years as the best bid. Henry Walser made a motion to approve Municpal Order 4/1/19, Rex Flor-ence seconded, and all approved. There was some discussion about informing the public about proper recycling habits to avoid con-tamination of recyclables which leads to dif-ficulty processing.Danny Gordon from Anytime Waste Systems requested that the record reflect their garbage bid was arguably lower, due to their recycling costs although their solid waste price was
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Serving Pewee Valley for 30 Years Paul Clinton, Arborist Landscaping:
Design/Build Patios, Walkways Plantings Maintenance
not. Mayor Rogers commented that not ev-ery resident in Pewee Valley recycles. Mr. Gordon appreciated the opportunity to bid on the contract and he understood the reluc-tance of the City to switch providers. Attor-ney Singler stated that each council member was provided a bid result comparison to in-form their decision. Upon approval of payment of outstanding bills, the Council voted unanimously to ad-journ.
Celebrate our History!Be a part of our 150th Anniversary and join the Sesquicentennial Planning Committee. The next meeting is Monday, May 20th, 7pm, at Town Hall. All are invited to attend and discuss ideas and events to promote Pewee Valley’s history and celebrate our amazing town.
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NEWS & NOTES
Visit Our PEWEE VALLEY MUSEUM
Open Tuesday - Thursday9:30 am - 12:00 PM
Town Hall • 312 Mt. Mercy Drive
Vivien Reinhardt to Patricia and Steven Hawley, 1 acre (+/-) Ash Ave., 315 Ash Ave-
nue, $385,000Deville Homes, Inc. to Kevin and Jennifer
Edlin, Lot 14, Cherry Grove $623,230Sherry
Sherry McCarson Fields Revocable Trust to Randall and Sherry Fields, Lot 19, Woods of
Pewee Valley,, Section 1, 7901 Rollington Rd., FCV $1,200,000.00
Environmental Ed DayOn Thursday April 25th, the City will be hosting an Environmental Education Day
for kids ages of 8 to 12. If you have a home schooler that would like to come the event is
from 1:30 to 2:30 in Central Park.
Celebrate the world’s most famous bard. Shakespeare in the Park, featuring MacBeth-
Saturday, April 27th, 6:30 pm.Central Park
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8712 Ash AvenuePewee Valley, KY 40056502.551-8160
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Distinctive Stonework
Bob Rogers502.241.7340
Natural Stone the Way Nature Made It
Please be courteous and clean up after your pets. It keeps the ground and storm-
water clean too!
Spring Fling Art Thing sponsored by Bluegrass Glass Artisans and the Pewee
Valley Women’s Club. Small art fair featuring handmade torch-fired beads, handcrafted jewelry, fused glass, glass
sculpture, paper collage art, glass garden art, and other glass items. Bead mak-
ing demonstration through out the day. Information about the Bead of Courage program for hospitalized children will
be available. May 18, 2019 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM at the Pewee Valley Woman’s
Club 218 Mt. Mercy Drive
Oldham County is adopting a program to reduce litter in or community.The
Leaders Don’t Litter campaign will raise awareness in an effort to reduce the act
of littering while cleaning the communi-ty and environment. The first campaign event will be on Sat., May 11, 10 am to noon in all Oldham County parks. Vol-unteers of all ages are needed. For more information call 502-565-1007 or email:
Summer Reading Program Kick-OffSaturday, June 1 11am-2 pm
The summer reading program is start-ing with a bang at our annual kick-off extravaganza. Drop in to sign up for
the children’s, teen, or adult programs. Learn about upcoming events and enjoy family friendly activities. There will be
music, Honey Hill Petting Zoo, activities from the Kentucky Science Center and
more!Event will be held at the Main Library in
LaGrange.
DATE FOR INFORMATION
Mon, May 20 Pewee Valley Town Hall241-8343
7 pm - Pewee Valley Environmental Board Meeting - Town Hall, Pewee Valley
Mon, May 6 Pewee Valley Town Hall241-8343
7 pm - Pewee Valley Town Council Meeting
PEWEE VALLEY CALENDAR OF EVENTSACTIVITY
Mon, May 13 Pewee Valley Town Hall241-8343
7 pm - Pewee Valley Historical Society meetingTown Hall, Pewee Valley
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Wed, May 15 10 am - Pewee Valley Woman’s Club Meeting - Luncheon and Program, 218 Mt. Mercy. If interested, please call.
Pat Nieters502-241-7203
MARK YOUR CALENDAR
Tree Give Away April 27thShakespeare in the Park April 27th
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