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June 20, 2005

Mayor Sohm welcomed and thanked everyone for taking time to attend the meeting.

Pastor Randy Pace, Family Worship Center gave the invocation.

The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was said.

Mayor Sohm called the meeting to order at 6:32 p.m.

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

Stacey Cline made motion to dispense with reading of 6/13/2005 meeting minutes. Trina Summers 2^nd. Motion carried 6-0.

Trina Summers made motion to approve minutes as printed. Stacey Cline 2^nd. Motion carried 6-0.

City Attorney Wantland had second reading of Ordinance 005-(number to be assigned) proposing annexation of unincorporated territory situated in Bullitt County south of Cedar Grove Road (This property is located across from the Plenge/Hamilton property (159.336 acre tract)). Trina Summers made motion to annex property. Stacey Cline 2^nd. Motion carried 6-0. This Ordinance will be numbered 005-661.)

There was no report from the Sewer or Historical Committee.

Mayor Sohm asked the Council to get him a list of streets in the City that they thought need repaved or repaired as soon as possible. Some roads that were discussed were: Melwood (needs patched), Tollview, Highland Avenue (construction going on now, wait until it’s complete), Howlett Drive, High School Drive (needs patched), Eastview, Circle Drive (needs to be checked), Forest Hill Drive (Louisville Water tore up the road; but while it is tore up City should do ditch work that is needed). Councilwoman Margaret Moore suggested dividing the City up into six sections and each Council member take a section to look at and report back on.

Mayor Sohm reported that work has started on the road to connect the two parks. He stated that the football team that is using the park to practice had some rock donated so a portion of the road was cut out. Mayor Sohm also stated that he would like to start working on the Highway 44 side of the road. He stated the City was going to move the fence back at City Park to allow for more parking.

City Attorney Wantland had first reading of Ordinance 005-(number to be assigned) confirming annexation of unincorporated territory situated in Bullitt County south of Cedar Grove Road. (This property is located across from the Plenge/Hamilton property (159.336 acre tract)).

City Attorney Wantland had first reading of Ordinance 005-(number to be assigned) amending a portion of Ordinance 005-652 and Ordinance 000-508 establishing all fees for the City of Shepherdsville’s Wastewater Treatment facilities.

Mayor Sohm stated at the last meeting we had discussed scheduling a special meeting on Tuesday, June 21^st at 5:30 p.m. He asked the Council if they still would like to schedule that meeting.

City Attorney Wantland had first reading of Ordinance 005-(number to be assigned) amending Ordinance 994-324 an Ordinance of the City of Shepherdsville establishing new rates and charges for the use of and the service rendered by the municipal waterworks system and the municipal sewer system of said City; and providing for the collection and enforcement of such rates and charges.

City Attorney Wantland had first reading of Ordinance 005-(number to be assigned) concerning request for rezoning from Arville Dale Bridwell and Norma Jean Bridwell to rezone 6.66 acres, more or less, located at 3088 Highway 44 East from Agriculture to B-2 Central Business.

City Attorney Wantland had first reading of Ordinance 005-(number to be assigned) concerning request for rezoning from Arville Dale Bridwell and Norma Jean Bridwell to rezone 40.64 acres, more or less, located at 3088 Highway 44 East from Agriculture to R-2 Residential.

Mayor Sohm stated there would be a special meeting on June 21^st at 5:30 p.m. to have second readings on five Ordinances just read.

Stacey Cline made motion to pay June bills. Tony Miller 2^nd. Motion carried 6-0.

Anthony Oglesby addressed the Council about a disabled sign for his subdivision and inquired when the City was going to take over Emily Brook subdivision. Public Works Foreman Jesse Walls stated that the handicap sign had been ordered today and would be put up by the end of the week. Mayor Sohm stated that the developer of Emily Brooke has not requested that the City take over the subdivision and that the City could not do so until certain requirements in the Design Criteria Specifications are met. Mr. Oglesby stated he lives on Mitch Court and has been a bus driver in the County for several years. He stated that Beech Grove Road is very dangerous and would like to see something done to improve it. Mayor Sohm stated that Beech Grove Road is a State Road and the City does not have authority to work on a State Road. Mr. Oglesby also requested that a 20 mile per hour speed limit sign be put up in Emily Brooke. After some discussion Trina Summers made motion to put up a speed limit sign and a deaf child area sign in Emily Brooke subdivision. Faith Portman 2^nd. Motion carried 6-0.

Discussion followed on the water ponding problem in front of Mac Convenience Store on Highway 44 West. PWF Walls stated that the grate is broken up and it’s blocking water flow. We need to call the State and see if they will work with us to fix this problem.

Councilwoman Trina Summers asked City Attorney Wantland if the letter had gone out to the car lots yet. City Attorney Wantland stated they were not done yet. He stated that he feels this situation will come to a head very quickly and the City will take the position that cars can’t be parked on City right of ways. City Attorney Wantland also stated that no one in the City has the correct zoning to sell cars. Police Chief Morris stated after checking the car lot on 2^nd Street there is some discrepancy on where the sidewalk is. PWF Walls stated there is an Ordinance stating there is no parting on 2^nd from Plum to Main Street. Councilwoman Margaret Moore suggested putting up no parking signs.

Councilwoman Stacey Cline stated she received a call about property on Centerview that the City worked on a lift station. She stated the City was supposed to put a load of dirt around the lift station. Wastewater Treatment Plant Superintendent Mike Schroeder said he would take care of getting a load of dirt brought in.

Councilwoman Faith Portman asked when mosquito spraying would begin. PWF Walls stated he hoped to get started the following week.

Councilwoman Margaret Moore asked what the property on Cedar Grove Road was going to be: a junkyard or a car lot.  She stated she would like to know what’s going on there. Chief Morris stated he would have it checked out. Ms. Moore also stated there was several areas on Highway 44 West that need to be mowed. Mayor Sohm asked if she had called Code Enforcement Officer John Bradley to make him aware of this. She stated she had not. Ms. Moore also asked about the status of the trailer that was previously discussed at Raymond Road and Highway 44 West. Chief Morris stated he would check with Officer Bradley on the status. Councilwoman Faith Portman stated she had spoken with Officer Bradley about this and he is having trouble finding the owner of the property. Ms. Moore asked if the 55 mile per hour speed limit on Highway 44 East could be reduced. Mayor Sohm stated we had already sent a letter to the Department of Transportation asking for the change. Ms. Moore also stated when Council members bring up something at a meeting it shouldn’t be that one person brings it up; it should be that it is brought up by the Council as a whole.  City Attorney Wantland stated that if the Council wishes to bring up something or someone he would like to give the individual a chance to come to the meeting to discuss the matter. He would like the Council to talk with the Mayor or Police Chief first then give notice to the person and they talk about it at a meeting. Ms. Moore asked it the Code Enforcement Officer sees something could he take care of it on the spot. Chief Morris answered yes.

Trina Summers made motion to schedule a special meeting for Tuesday, June 21^st at 5:30 p.m. Margaret Moore 2^nd. Motion carried 6-0.

Planning Commission Appointee Ben Robards was not present at the meeting.

Board of Adjustments Appointee Scott Isert was not present at the meeting.

Mayor Sohm asked for a motion to adjourn to executive session to discuss property acquisition. Stacey Cline made motion to adjourn to executive session. Faith Portman 2^nd. Motion carried 6-0.

Tony Miller made motion to return to regular session. Stacey Cline 2^nd. Motion carried 6-0.

Mayor Sohm stated that the Council does not have to attend the ICS or NIMS training as previously thought. Trina Summers, Faith Portman and Alan Wetzel stated they would still like to attend the June 27^th training.

Faith Portman made motion to adjourn. Alan Wetzel 2^nd. Motion carried 6-0. Meeting adjourned at 8:56 p.m.

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