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Woodland Hills commission approves routine business, hears property-tax update and rising car break-ins
Summary
At its Oct. 28 meeting, the Woodland Hills commission approved minutes, warrants and the September financial report; Treasurer Jones reported two delinquent property-tax accounts and a delivery delay for current bills; commissioners discussed a multiyear creek-buffer tree project and rising car break-ins and staffing for police coverage.
WOODLAND HILLS, Ky. — The City of Woodland Hills commission approved routine meeting business and heard updates on property taxes, tree projects, public safety and infrastructure at its Oct. 28 meeting.
Mayor Killeen called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. City Clerk Lisa Baldwin presented the September minutes for approval. Commissioner DeVillier moved to approve the minutes; Commissioner Horan seconded. Commissioner Hedden abstained and the motion carried. Treasurer Robert Jones presented the warrants; Commissioner Gillenwater moved to approve and Horan seconded. The commission approved the warrants. Jones then presented the September financial report; Hedden moved to approve it with three spelling corrections, Gillenwater seconded, and the motion carried.
In a property-tax update, Treasurer Jones said two accounts remain unpaid: one because of an incorrect address and the other because the property was sold. Jones said those issues "will be rectified and handled." He also reported a delay in the delivery of current property-tax bills to the treasurer’s home and said he expects to receive and distribute them the first week of November.
Tree Board Chair Ellen Sears described expectations for the Tree Board and proposed the board oversee a creek-easement buffer/bank restoration project; the project was estimated to be about 1½ years away. Mayor Killeen said the city has a list of trees for an Urban Reforestation Grant; those trees are scheduled to arrive and be planted in November. Killeen also reported the city provided information on five ash trees that need attention to contractor Tree Care Solutions but had not yet received a response.
On public safety, Commissioner Gillenwater reported that Officer Cummins issued several citations last month but will not be available to handle upcoming duties; Gillenwater said he will follow up with the officer Cummins recommended, Adam Payne. Gillenwater also said car break-ins are becoming more prevalent in Woodland Hills, with thieves breaking windows and jumping fences to enter backyards.
Commissioner DeVillier said she is continuing updates to the city website. Commissioner Hedden said the city newsletter is complete and ready for the printer and that Winterfest is prepared. Commissioner Horan said he is coordinating a repair on Davidson with LIBS and has had trouble reaching Saf t co and Sign O Rama for stop-sign quotes. Other business included notice of the JCLC annual dinner on Nov. 20.
Commissioner DeVillier moved to adjourn; Commissioner Gillenwater seconded and the meeting ended at 8:30 p.m. The commission’s next regular meeting is scheduled for Nov. 25, 2025.
