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Home: Meeting Minutes List: Meeting Minutes July 9, 2007
Brother Tim Wade, 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, Stacey Cline, Tony Miller, Margaret Moore, Faith Portman and Trina Summers.
Stacey Cline made motion to dispense with reading of 6/25/2007 regular and 6/28/2007 special meeting minutes. Trina Summers 2nd. Motion carried 6-0. Trina Summers made motion to approve minutes as written. Faith Portman 2nd. Motion carried 5-0-1 (Margaret Moore abstained).
Mayor Tinnell announced the next Mayor’s Night In would be Monday, July 16th, 7:00 p.m. at City Hall.
There was no report from the Beautification Committee.
There was no Sewer Committee report.
City Attorney Bill Wilson had first reading of Ordinance 007-(number to be assigned) on request from Salt River Development Co., LLC to rezone 9.619 acres, more or less, to B-2 Central Business from R-3 Residential Restricted and 149.71 acres, more or less, to IL Light Industrial from R-3 Residential Restricted for property located at 2761 Cedar Grove Road. The second reading will be July 23rd.
Emily Monarch was the only sign in speaker. City Attorney Wilson said that her topic was going to be discussed in executive session.
Planning Commission Appointee Daryl Lee handed out the Planning Commission docket for the July 12th meeting and reported there was one rezoning case for Shepherdsville. Elizabeth Larimore, Penelope Pack, and Steve and Rochelle James requested rezoning of 3 acres, more or less, from R-2 and R-3 Residential to B-2 Central Business for property located at 207, 237, and 247 Highway 44 West. Mr. Lee suggested to the Council to require a 50 foot setback in the front of this property.
Board of Adjustments Appointee Duane Price called to report there was nothing at this time.
City Engineer Toby Spalding stated we need a second backhoe. He priced a Case backhoe for $58,000; he also stated we need to purchase a tag a long trainer to haul equipment. The price for this is $12,000-$16,000. Mr. Spalding also stated we need a new dump truck, single axle. The cost for this is approximately $67,000. He stated the dump truck could also be set up with snow plows to help move snow when needed. He reported the equipment would be bought out of the bond money and will be the City’s.
Councilwoman Faith Portman stated she would like to compliment the Police and Fire Departments for the good job they did a Bullitt Blast on July 4th. She also stated she would like to make a pledge and challenged the other Council members, Mayor and City Attorney to do the same for a $50.00 donation to buy lunch box and supplies for needy children in the community. She stated Officer Troy Armstrong is in charge of this program and asked people to see him if anyone was interested in making a donation. Councilwoman Portman also read a letter in response to a letter written by Jerry Pile.
Councilwoman Stacey Cline asked when Pat Welsh’s drainage problem was going to be addressed. Mr. Welsh was present at the meeting and stated it was being worked on now. Councilwoman Cline also stated she has a problem with the BMX bike presentation that going to be at Uthfest. She doesn’t feel there is enough room and that it’s dangerous. Councilwoman Trina Summers agrees. City Attorney Bill Wilson and Lt. Col. Doug Puckett met with the representative from Uthfest and they are also concerned with the space. The Uthfest representative stated there could be between 1500-2000 people in attendance.
Councilwoman Trina Summers stated that she feels there are safety issues with the BMX bike presentation. City Attorney Wilson stated he needs more information; he also stated he has asked the Uthfest representatives for written statements from the businesses who have agreed to letting people park in their lots on that day.
Councilwoman Stacey Cline stated she knows some people came to meetings to inquire about insurance. She stated she is the councilperson who is receiving insurance from the City but she was advised by the City Attorney and the Kentucky League of Cities that insurance was available to Council members. She stated she will not resign because she’s done nothing wrong and asked if anyone had questions or would like to speak with her on this matter to give her a call.
Mayor Tinnell asked that if people do call that they be cordial when calling. He stated that this insurance issue is not illegal; but feels if it’s fair for one it is fair for all. He stated he made several phone calls on his own and was advised there is nothing wrong with the City providing insurance to elected officials.
Councilwoman Trina Summers stated she had some concern about the letter received by the Mayor and Council from Larry Hatfield being on County Code Enforcement letterhead. She stated she made several calls to the County asking about this issue and the County has no problem with it.
Mayor Tinnell asked for a motion to adjourn to executive session to discuss litigation. Stacey Cline made motion. Faith Portman 2nd. Motion carried 6-0.
Faith Portman made motion to return to regular session. Margaret Moore 2nd. Motion carried 6-0. Faith Portman made motion to let the February 13, 2006 minutes that were adopted on February 27, 2006 with restrictions filed March 13, 2006 stand as recorded. Stacey Cline 2nd. Motion carried 4/0/2. (Trina Summers recused herself from this vote; Margaret Moore abstained.)
Mayor Tinnell asked for a motion to go back into executive session to discuss litigation. Stacey Cline made motion to adjourn to executive session. Faith Portman 2nd. Motion carried 6-0.
Faith Portman made motion to return to regular session. Stacey Cline 2nd. Motion carried 6-0. City Attorney Bill Wilson stated there were no decisions made on litigation.
Faith Portman made motion to adjourn. Stacey Cline 2nd. Motion carried 6-0. Meeting adjourned at 9:22 p.m.
ATTEST: APPROVED:
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