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Home: Meeting Minutes List: Meeting Minutes June 11, 2007
Reverend John Lehenbauer, 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, Margaret Moore, Faith Portman and Trina Summers.
Stacey Cline made motion to dispense with reading of 5/14/2007 regular meeting minutes. Trina Summers 2nd. Motion carried 5-0. Trina Summers made motion to approve minutes as printed. Faith Portman 2nd. Motion carried 5-0.
Mayor Tinnell announced there would be a budget workshop on Tuesday, June 12th, 6:30 at City Hall. Mayor Tinnell also announced the City is hosting a City Government Basics seminar presented by J.D. Chaney with the Kentucky League of Cities on Thursday, June 14th at City Hall. The Mayor also reminded everyone that the Mayor’s Night In would be on Monday, June 18th, 7:00 at City Hall.
City Attorney Bill Wilson had second reading and public hearing on Ordinance 007-(number to be assigned) on rezoning request by Bluegrass Safe Storage, LLC and Doris and Elwood Dawson to rezone 40.88 acres, more or less, to IL Light Industrial and .60 acres, more or less, to R-2 Residential for property located at 412 Cedar Grove Road, property to the rear of 412 Cedar Grove Road and property abutting the west property line of 360 Cedar Grove Road from B-1 and Agricultural. Attorney Eric Farris was present on behalf of the applicants. He stated that the property owners have reached an agreement with The Most Awesome Flea Market concerning ingress and egress use for commercial traffic. Mr. Farris stated he knew there were also concerns regarding drainage and asked Mr. Steve Scott with Mindel Scott and Associates to answer any questions the Council may have on this matter. Attorney Mark Edison was present on behalf of the property owners. He stated a concern of the property owners is who will maintain the berms. Mr. Edison stated he feels the same restrictions should be placed on this property as were placed on a zoning issue that passed at the 2/13/06 meeting. He asked that if this zoning request is approved that restrictions are made binding so they can be enforced. Mr. Farris answered that the berms would be maintained by the developer. And as far as the drainage issues, he would refer this matter to the City’s Engineer Toby Spalding who will have final approval of any drainage and site plans submitted. There were several issues discussed: employee only entrance-no semi trucks enter from 480C; drainage; 100-120 foot setback on south side; 4-1/2 foot berm on west on south sides; moving truck travel lane closer to building. Former Mayor Red Sparrow addressed the Council stating he has no protection from the water and it’s eroding his property. He asked how they are going to handle water. After speaking with Mr. Scott and Mr. Farris he stated he would like the berm constructed first, then the ditch. Linda Jadzak address the Council about the rezoning stating she has the same problems as Mr. Sparrow has. She also has another concern about her fence being taken down letting her animals out. Mrs. Jadzak was assured that if her fence was taken down it would be put back up at the end of the project. There was no other public comment on the matter. Councilwoman Stacey Cline recused herself from this vote as it concerns a member of her family. Trina Summers made motion to accept the Planning Commission’s recommendation to approve this rezoning with restrictions (employee entrance only-no semis; 100-120 foot setback on south side of property; 4’1/2 berm on west and south side) contingent upon approval by City Engineer on drainage and restoration issues. Bonnie Enlow 2nd. Motion carried 4-0-1 (Stacey Cline did not vote.) (This Ordinance will be numbered 007-722)
City Attorney Wilson had second reading of Ordinance 007-(number to be assigned) amending Ordinance 006-696 an Ordinance amending Ordinance 006-689 an Ordinance providing personnel policies and procedures for all employees of City Government pertaining to hospitalization fringe benefits. Councilwoman Trina Summers stated given the proximity of the budget she would like to table this matter until it is look at further. Mayor Tinnell stated he feels there is no need to table, insurance is not provided to part time employees. Faith Portman made motion to decline. Stacey Cline 2nd. Motion carried 5-0. (This Ordinance failed passage.)
Councilwoman Faith Portman stated she had been asked by Depp Rasner from the Beautification Committee to report that he would like to thank the Council and Mayor for mowing Highway 44. She also reported that they should hear something on the TE21 Grant in about two weeks. Councilwoman Portman also reported that Mr. Rasner stated they would be interested in becoming a non profit organization. Ms. Portman also stated they would like to see the two underpasses paved and that Mr. Givhan would donate $3000 toward the paving if they could get an okay from the City. They would also like to see the underpasses cleaned up and painted, there is someone interested in possibly painting a mural on them. Mayor Tinnell stated he was sure the Council would entertain this if permission from CSX is granted.
There was no Sewer Committee report.
Representatives from Bullitt County Uthfest were present to give the Council additional information about the event at
Larry Hatfield was present to address the Council as a citizen who would like an investigation into the misconduct of City Hall by providing insurance to a council member. He stated he would bring a written request for an investigation to the Mayor this week.
City Attorney Wilson had first reading of Ordinance 007-(number to be assigned) an Ordinance amending the City of Shepherdsville, Bullitt County, Kentucky, annual budget for fiscal year July 1, 2006 through June 30, 2007 by estimating revenues and resources and appropriating funds for the operation of City Government.
City Attorney Wilson to had first reading of Ordinance 007-(number to be assigned on rezoning request by Shepherdsville Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses to rezone 5.5 acres, more or less, for property located at the intersection of Charles Hamilton Highway and a road formally know as Maraman Road in the City of Shepherdsville just south of Highway 480 from R-1 Residential to B-1 Highway Business. Joe Hurst was present on behalf of the applicant and stated they are selling the hall and building a new one.
City Attorney Wilson read Resolution 07-05 to purchase land and borrow money from Republic Bank in the amount of $90,000 and authorizing a representative to sign all related documents. This is the purchase the Darrell Miller property for the interceptor project. It will be repaid $30,000 a year for three years. Trina Summers made motion to approve. Faith Portman 2nd. Motion carried 5-0.
City Attorney Wilson read Proclamation declaring June 21, 2007 as Goodwill Industries of Kentucky Day in Shepherdsville. Faith Portman made motion to approve. Bonnie Enlow 2nd. Motion carried 5-0. Tom Rosselli addressed the Council about several issues. He stated he has asked the people their concerns and made a list of topics of concern for citizens. The first item is that a state audit should be conducted with every new mayor; the Civil Service Ordinance should only cover the rank and file employees, not department heads; cars, Mr. Rosselli stated he was asked by an official and gave somebody a recommendation that city vehicles should stay within the County, especially police vehicles; the new government center should not be named after former mayor Joe Sohm; people are tired of paying two fire taxes. He then told the Council they were going to lose the election for one reason, the state audit. He said he is telling people of the four holdouts on items 1 and 2 on this list and that will cost them the election.
Mayor Tinnell stated he is not against the SWAT team but he feels it should be headed by the County with other agencies involved. He doesn’t agree with the City being solely responsible. As far as the decision on the take home car policy, he stated he made the decision and will stick to the decision. The Mayor also stated in regard to the Civil Service Ordinance that he agreed to a six month moratorium and he’s made not bones on how he feels about that. He stated he was elected to serve the people and he will make tough decisions when needed.
Steve Plenge and Ted Korfhage were present to address the Council on the
Planning Commission Appointee Ben Robards reported there was one rezoning case for Shepherdsville. Salt River Development Co., LLC to rezone 9.619 acres, more or less, to B-2 and 149.71 acres, more or less, to IL Light Industrial from R-3 Residential Restricted for property located at
No report from Board of Adjustments Appointee Duane Price.
Councilwoman Faith Portman asked to follow up with Salt River Electric about painting light poles in Shawnee Acres.
Mayor Tinnell asked for a motion to go into executive session to discuss litigation and personnel. Margaret Moore made motion to adjourn to executive session. Stacey Cline 2nd. Motion carried 5-0.
Faith Portman made motion to return to regular session. Stacey Cline 2nd. Motion carried 5-0. City Attorney Bill Wilson stated the Council had given him instructions how to proceed on litigation and there was no decision on the personnel issue.
Bonnie Enlow made motion to adjourn. Trina Summers 2nd. Motion carried 5-0. Meeting adjourned at 11:40 p.m.
ATTEST: APPROVED:
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