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February 26, 2007

Reverend Carl Thomas, Immanuel Baptist Church gave the invocation.

The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was said.

Mayor Tinnell called the meeting to order at 6:34 p.m.

In attendance were Council members Stacey Cline, Bonnie Enlow, Tony Miller, Margaret Moore, Faith Portman, and Trina Summers.

Stacey Cline made motion to dispense with reading of 2/12/2007 meeting minutes. Trina Summers 2^nd. Motion carried 6-0. Faith Portman made motion to approve 2/12/2007 meeting minutes as printed. Stacey Cline 2^nd. Motion carried 6-0.

Chad McCormick and Steve Mayes with the firm of FMSM were present to address the Council on MS4 Storm water requirements. They gave an overview of the mandates and what the City has to do and when. They reported the first step is to adopt three ordinances dealing with illicit discharge; construction site runoff and post construction runoff. After further discussion it was decided that they would be back at the next meeting to present the three ordinances.

There were no reports from the Beautification, Recreation or Sewer Committees.

City Attorney Wilson read Resolution 07-03 approving the granting of inducements to JOM Pharmaceutical Services Inc. for the purpose of attracting and retaining jobs pursuant to KRS Chapter 154, Subsection 24. Trina Summers made motion to approve. Faith Portman 2^nd. Motion carried 6-0.

City Attorney Wilson read Resolution 07-04 approving the execution of the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement to establish The Kentucky League of Cities Insurance Services. Stacey Cline made motion to approve. Tony Miller 2^nd. Motion carried 6-0.

Stacey Cline made motion to approve payment of February bills. Margaret Moore 2^nd. Motion carried 6-0.

City Attorney Wilson had first reading of Ordinance 007-(number to be assigned) concerning request from CRT Properties, LLC to rezone 1.81 acres, more or less, from Agricultural to B-1 Highway Business for property located at the north east intersection of Old Preston Highway South and Cedar Grove Road.  The second reading and public hearing will be March 12^th.

Jerry Pile was present to address the Council concerning the Civil Service. He asked that the discussion be brought off the table and voted on tonight. Bonnie Enlow made motion to bring discussion of the Civil Service Ordinance off the table. Margaret Moore 2^nd. Motion failed 2-4. Councilman Tony Miller asked the Mayor to select an appointee so the hearing can be scheduled as soon as possible. Mayor Tinnell asked anyone interested in the job of serving on the Civil Service Commission who is not a Democrat, must live in the City and not related to the Mayor or City Council to get with the front office By Wednesday at 4:00. That list will be turned over to the Council.

Denise Peacock was present to address the Council regarding a ditch being dug for her brother in law who lives at 171 Carpenter. Mayor Tinnell asked Toby or Jesse to get with him so they could go look at the problem.

Ted Korfhage was present to address the Council regarding the beautification project going on in Bullitt County. He stated the project was going well. He asked that the City help out by removing unsightly signs within the City limits. He also suggested drafting a letter to send to people who violate this Ordinance by putting up signs asking them to remove their signs explaining they were in violation of a City Ordinance.

Gaynell Rummage was present to address the Council regarding Civil Service. She stated she would decline to speak at this time and that it took her 11 days to get an audio tape.

Norman Lemme was present to address the Council regarding Civil Service. Mr. Lemme stated that he was hired by the Civil Service Commission on January 29^th to serve as Counsel for the Commission. He stated he was here to explain what happened and why. City Attorney Wilson stated everyone has a copy. Mayor Tinnell stated the ruling has been made. After further discussion Mayor Tinnell stated the issue is closed and we’re moving on to City business.

Councilwoman Stacey Cline stated that Craig Adkins with Zappos has invited the Council to tour the new facility on March 2^nd at 2:00. Anyone who wishes to go meet at City Hall at 1:30.

Councilwoman Faith Portman stated she has received more calls about

Councilwoman Bonnie Enlow stated she would like to have a list of how many laptops the City has and where they are at. She also asked that the FOP to please stay out of politics.

Mayor Tinnell asked for a motion to go into executive session to discuss litigation and personnel. Faith Portman made motion to adjourn to executive session to discuss personnel and litigation. Bonnie Enlow 2^nd. Motion carried 6-0. Councilwoman Moore asked that everyone be in the Council Chambers in five minutes.

Bonnie Enlow made motion to return to regular session. Tony Miller 2^nd. Motion carried 6-0. Mayor Tinnell stated no personnel issues were discussed and the Attorney had been given instructions how to proceed on litigation.

Faith Portman made motion to adjourn. Stacey Cline 2^nd. Motion carried 6-0. Meeting adjourned at 9:25 p.m.

ATTEST:                                                                                             APPROVED:

Tammy Owen, City Clerk                                                              Sherman Tinnell, Mayor