Home: Meeting Minutes List: Meeting Minutes

June 13, 2005

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

Pastor Robert Stoess, Shepherdsville Church of Nazarene 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.

Trina Summers made motion to dispense with reading of 5/23/2005 meeting minutes. Stacey Cline 2nd. Motion carried 6-0.

Tony Miller made motion to approve minutes as printed. Faith Portman 2nd. Motion carried 6-0.

Mayor Sohm reminded everyone that the June 27th Council meeting has been rescheduled for June 20th.

Mayor Sohm announced that Flag Day was tomorrow (June 14th) and asked everyone to please fly their flags.

Mayor Sohm introduced Brian Doheny with Jewish Hospital to give update on Jewish Hospital Medical Center South. Mr. Doheny reported that construction began in November of 2004 and anticipated opening will be May 2006. He stated these is also a medical office building being built that will house a Frazier Rehab office, several physician offices and have meeting rooms available for use. Mr. Doheny introduced June Wise who explained the surgical aspects of the Medical Center. She stated there will be four operating rooms and there was room for future expansion if the need arises.

Mayor Sohm introduced Toby Spalding with the engineering firm of Qk4 to address the Council about sewer projects. Mr. Spalding reported that the 0-2 Year Facilities Plan was submitted to the State in September of 2004 and we have been told it should be back in the next ten weeks. Mr. Spalding stated there were three subjects he would like to address with the Council tonight. He reported that in order to move forward with the project upon approval of the Facilities Plan the City needs to have a Phase II archaeological survey done.  He stated that upon the Phase I survey there were findings to indicate a Phase II survey needed to be done. He asked the Council to get approval and authorization for the Mayor to enter into a contract for an archaeological survey not the exceed $28, 700. Trina Summers made motion. Stacey Cline 2nd. Motion carried 6-0.

The next topic Mr. Spalding addressed was that the interceptor line project cost was approximately $6.1 million. He stated that discussions had been held with the previous Council on adding a surcharge of $1000 to the tap on fee to anyone tapping into this new line or any line that will flow into the interceptor line. After some discussion, City Attorney Wantland stated he would have an Ordinance ready to the first reading at the next meeting.

Mr. Spalding also stated that discussions had been held with the previous Council about sewer rates being raised annually based on the Consumer Price Index. He stated this would be beneficial to the City to have a set price increase annually to keep pace with inflation and costs to run the treatment plant. He estimated that the Consumer Price Index increase is approximately 2%-4% annually. Mayor Sohm asked the Council if they thought there was any other way to raise the money needed for future expansions other than raising rates our customers have to pay. After some discussion City Attorney Wantland stated he would also have this Ordinance ready for first reading at the next meeting.

Mr. Spalding also stated that upon the Facilities Plan approval, in order to apply for loans from KIA and other sources, the City must do another LMI study, attain easements, and have the archaeological survey completed

City Attorney Wantland held public hearings on the Municipal Road Aid and LGEA, General Fund and Water/Sewer 2005-2006 budgets. Mayor Sohm explained what the Municipal Road Aid and LGEA money would be used for. There was no public comment.

City Attorney Wantland had second reading and public hearing on Ordinance 005-(number to be assigned) concerning request by E. Keith White and Dorothy White to rezone 2/10 acre, more or less, from IL Light Industrial to R-3 Residential located at the south west intersection of Cedar Grove Road and S Hickory Lane. He stated there was a restriction of no multi family dwellings on the property. There was no public comment. Trina Summers made motion to approve with restriction. Alan Wetzel 2nd. Motion carried 6-0. (This Ordinance will be numbered 005-657.)

City Attorney Wantland had second summary reading of Ordinance 005-(number to be assigned) providing personnel policies and procedures for all employees of City Government located in the City of Shepherdsville. Trina Summers made motion to approve. Faith Portman 2nd.  (This Ordinance will be numbered 005-658.)

City Attorney Wantland had second reading of Ordinance 005-(number to be assigned) adopting the City of Shepherdsville, Bullitt County, Kentucky, annual budget for fiscal year July 1, 2005 through June 30, 2006, by estimating revenues and resources and appropriating funds for the operation of City Government. The City Clerk pointed out one typographical error in the Ordinance that would be corrected. Alan Wetzel made motion to approve the 2005-2006 General Fund budget with correction. Stacey Cline 2nd. Motion carried 6-0.

City Attorney Wantland had second reading of Ordinance 005-(number to be assigned) adopting the City of Shepherdsville, Bullitt County, Kentucky, Water and Sewer Operation and Maintenance budget for fiscal year July 1, 2005 through June 30, 2006 by estimating revenues and resources and appropriating funds for the operation of the Water and Sewer Department. Tony Miller made motion to approve the 2005-2006 Water/Sewer budget. Faith Portman 2nd. Motion carried 6-0.

Wastewater Treatment Plant Superintendent Mike Schroeder stated he feels it’s important to pass the Ordinances to increase sewer revenue for future plant improvements. He thanked the Council for their support. He also reported that the Camera Truck had been repaired and they were working on some odor control complaints they had received. He also invited the Council to tour the Plant on Thursday, June 16th at 9:00. He stated that the Central Kentucky Wastewater Operators Association was going to be there to tour the plant and then would attend a flow monitoring training at the Conference Centre followed by lunch.

There was no report from the Historical Committee.

Mayor Sohm asked the Council to get him a list of any streets throughout the City that are in need of repaving or repair. Councilwoman Stacey Cline and Councilwoman Trina Summers both agree that Frank E. Simon is in need of repair. Mayor Sohm also reported that he and Public Works Foreman had attended a training class on Road Resurfacing Management. He stated there is a program that will allow planning for future road repair.

Mayor Sohm stated that First Street Park is being used a lot and he thinks as time goes on it will be used more and more for community events.

City Attorney Wantland had first 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.)

Planning Commission Appointee Ben Robards reported there were two rezoning requests for the City of Shepherdsville. Arville Dale Bridwell and Norma Jean Bridwell to rezone 6.66 acres, more or less, located at 3088 Highway 44 East from AG to B-2 Central Business. Mr. Robards stated this request had been denied by the Commission. The second rezoning request was also from Arville Dale Bridwell and Norma Jean Bridwell to rezone 40.64 acres, more or less, located at 3088 Highway 44 East from AG to R-2 Residential. Mr. Robards reported this request had been approved by the Commission.

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

Major Dannye Allen, Shepherdsville Fire Department reported he had been contacted by Larry Stewart with the DES about some mandatory training classes that City employees and officials must attend in order to be eligible for Homeland Security funding. He stated that the Mayor, Council, City Clerk and Department Heads should attend the ICS training on June 20th or 27th from 9:00-12:00 or 7:00-10:00 at the Zoneton Fire Department or Mt. Washington Fire Department. After this training is complete the NIMS Class will be in held on July 6th, 13th, or 20th from 9:00-12:00 or 7:00-10:00 at the Conference Centre. Major Allen also said that anyone who has not had an accountability tag made should do so at Publishers Printing Company. Major Allen also reported that after July 1st the fire department plans to make a visit to each house in the City to check smoke alarms.

Councilwoman Trina Summers thanked the police department and City for their support of the St. A picnic.

Mayor Sohm asked for a motion to adjourn to executive session to discuss property purchase and litigation. Stacey Cline made motion to adjourn to executive session. Trina Summers 2nd. Motion carried 6-0.

Stacey Cline made motion to return to regular session. Faith Portman 2nd. Motion carried 6-0.

City Attorney Wantland stated the Council had given him instructions on how to proceed in certain areas and he will proceed accordingly.

Mayor Sohm stated the City had purchased property on Buckman Street a block from the river previously owned by Hiram Gibson.

Alan Wetzel made motion to adjourn. Faith Portman 2nd. Motion carried 6-0. Meeting adjourned at 8:52 p.m.

ATTEST:                                                                                             APPROVED: