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June 25, 2007

Pastor Randy Pace, Family Worship Center gave the invocation.

The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was said.

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

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

Faith Portman made motion to dispense with reading of 6/11/2007 regular meeting minutes. Trina Summers 2^nd. Motion carried 5-0. City Attorney Bill Wilson asked Councilwoman Portman and Councilwoman Summers to withdraw their motions and make same motion but to include revisiting the Heritage Hill rezoning issue again at the next meeting. Faith Portman made motion per City Attorney Wilson’s request. Tony Miller 2^nd. Motion carried 5-0.  Faith Portman made motion to approve minutes as printed. Bonnie Enlow 2nd. Motion carried 5-0.  Attorney Keith Brown, attorney for the Hamilton family stated they have been waiting a long time for this to be resolved and would like to get there.

Mayor Tinnell announced City Hall would be closed on Wednesday, July 4^th in observance of Independence Day.

City Attorney Wilson had second 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. Tony Miller made motion to approve. Bonnie Enlow 2^nd. Motion carried 5-0. (This Ordinance will be numbered 007-723.)

City Attorney Wilson had second 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. Susan Maraman Tittlebaum was present to speak on this rezoning request. She states she had several concerns. One being the flood plain. She feels part of this property is in the floodplain. Another concern she stated is road issues. The road is a single lane gravel road which allows only one car at a time on it. A representative from the Jehovah’s Witnesses Congregation stated they have addressed the water issue; and they want to take over maintenance of the road. He stated there would be no construction traffic on the road. A temporary road will be constructed for all construction vehicles. Mrs. Tittlebaum stated she has great concern over the 3-1/2 acres being sold and what will be put on it if it is zoned B-1. The representative from the Congregation stated they would have no control over what the new owners of the property put on it but assured Mrs. Tittlebaum they would be mindful of her concerns. City Engineer Toby Spalding stated if the road is a private road is can’t be used. If it is a right of way the City will be sure the road is up to par. Mayor Tinnell stated the church can go into any zone. He asked what the hurry was to rezone property to B-1. If the zoning passes, the City will have no control on what goes on the property. City Attorney suggested the two parties meet and agree to restrictions that will be added to the Ordinance. Faith Portman made motion to table until the July 9^th meeting. Trina Summers 2^nd. Motion carried 5-0.

Depp Rasner from the Beautification Committee was present asking the City to reimburse him for ten utensils used to pick up garbage. Mayor Tinnell told him to submit the bill for payment. Mr. Rasner also spoke about painting the two underpasses. He stated it is going to cost some money to paint and clean them up. He also stated they would like to do a mural on them. This cost would be $4000-$15,000. He stated he would like to present some proposals to the Council. He also stated Mr. Givhan would like to donate toward the painting of the underpasses, not paving. Mr. Rasner stated they are looking to incorporate as a non profit organization; and they are very close to finding out if the TE21 grant for the ramp project is approved.  Mr. Rasner reported there is a member recruitment meeting on Tuesday. Mr. Rasner also stated the Beautification Committee would like to adopt

There was no Sewer Committee report.

City Attorney Wilson had first reading and public hearing on Ordinance 007-(number to be assigned) an Ordinance adopting the City of Shepherdsville, Bullitt County, Kentucky, annual budget for fiscal year July 1, 2007 through June 30, 2008 by estimating revenues and resources and appropriating funds for the operation of City Government. There was no public comment. A special meeting will be held on Thursday, June 28^th, 5:30 p.m. at City Hall for the second reading.

City Attorney Wilson had first reading and public hearing on Ordinance 007-(number to be assigned) an Ordinance adopting the City of Shepherdsville, Bullitt County, Kentucky, Water and Sewer Operation and Maintenance budget for fiscal year July 1, 2007 through June 30, 2008 by estimating revenues and resources and appropriating funds for the operation of the Water and Sewer Departments. There was no public comment. The second reading will also be Thursday, June 28^th.

City Attorney Wilson read the figures for the 2007-2008 Municipal Aid and LGEA. Mayor Tinnell asked for any public comment. There was none.

Discussion followed on request to approve a parade permit for a trail ride through Shepherdsville to the Kentucky State Fair on August 12^th. Faith Portman made motion to approve. Tony Miller 2^nd. Motion carried 5-0.

Tony Miller made motion to approve June bills. Faith Portman 2^nd. Motion carried 5-0.

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

The representative from the Jehovah’s Witnesses Congregation and Mrs. Tittlebaum stated they had come to an agreement on restrictions. Faith Portman made motion to bring this issue off the table. Trina Summers 2^nd. Motion carried 5-0. City Attorney Wilson stated the parties have agreed to the following restrictions. The developers of 5.5 acres will be required to improve road to point of access to City of Shepherdsville standards. Faith Portman made motion to approve with restrictions. Trina Summers 2^nd. Motion carried 5-0. (This Ordinance will be numbered 007-724.)

Jeff Branham was again present about dumping at the Sewer Plant. He stated he never got an answer on dumping at the sewer plant and he feels to be denied would be unfair and discriminated against. Mayor Tinnell stated we need to have a meeting with Jeff. He stated he feels if we allow one to dump at the plant we should allow all. Public Works Foreman Walls stated the City should require Love’s Truck Stop to remove the dump site they have on their property. Mayor Tinnell stated he feels we should cater to our own. Wastewater Treatment Plant Superintendent Mick Schroeder stated that Okolona Septic dumps mostly local waste but he would look into this further. Mayor Tinnell stated we will look at and discuss.

Jerry Pile addressed the Council asking what has been done about the Council lady getting insurance. Mayor Tinnell stated this matter would be discussed in executive session but that it is not an illegal issue. Mr. Pile stated he wants an investigation; the council person to resign and the person who authorized this fired immediately.

Board of Adjustments Appointee Duane Price stated there was nothing to report at this time.

Councilwoman Trina Summers asked about the red light on Highway 480. She asked if we are waiting on RECC to hook it up. City Engineer Spalding stated there was a 480 project meeting on Thursday. If preliminary design has been approved the project should get started. He stated that they are moving head stones from the cemetery to the top of the slope. Mr. Spalding stated the project has not been bid out because they are looking at a way to cut the cost from $7 million to the $5 million that’s been budgeted. Councilwoman Summers also stated she would like all city equipment marked with the City’s seal and a maintenance program started on each vehicle. Ms. Summers also stated the drainage projects have gotten started. She asked if the City had obtained an easement or had permission granted, or a liability waiver before work is being done.  Ms. Summers asked City Attorney Wilson about the billboard issue. Mr. Wilson stated he sent Attorney John Wooldridge a letter last week asking for consideration to renew. He stated he still does not have a definitive answer on this because it expired in 2006. Mr. Wilson stated he does now know why it went on an extra year and that he was been unable to trace any money paid to the City. He would to discuss further in executive session because he feels the City has a claim.

Councilwoman Faith Portman stated she would like to go by the list of prioritized drainage projects so they are finished in the order they appear on the list. Ms. Portman also stated she would like to thank Tom Barr, editor of The Pioneer News for printing the comments she made at the last meeting. She stated she has received several phone calls today in support of her and her views.

Councilwoman Bonnie Enlow read a letter to the audience promising to work even harder for what she believes in for the City and those who elected her.

Mayor Tinnell thanked the Treasurer and City Clerk and Council who all made the budget work. Mayor Tinnell stated he wants to stay positive and move forward with the City’s projects.

Public Works Foreman Walls stated we need to think about allowing any waste haulers to dump at the sewer plant. He stated the smell is really bad at times. He also stated we need a procedure on getting easements so when the work order is received to go on to property the work can be done without any delay.

Mayor Tinnell asked for a motion to go into executive session to discuss litigation and personnel. Tony Miller made motion to adjourn to executive session. Margaret Moore 2^nd. Motion carried 5-0.

Faith Portman made motion to return to regular session. Bonnie Enlow 2^nd. Motion carried 5-0. City Attorney Bill Wilson stated there were no decisions made on litigation or personnel.

Faith Portman made motion to adjourn. Bonnie Enlow 2^nd. Motion carried 5-0. Meeting adjourned at 10:43 p.m.

ATTEST:                                                                                             APPROVED:

Tammy Owen, City Clerk                                                                     Sherman Tinnell, Mayor