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November 26, 2007

 

Pastor Chip Thornton, Bullitt Lick Baptist Church gave the invocation.

 

The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was said.

 

Mayor Tinnell acknowledged County Judge Executive Melanie Roberts in the audience and thanked her for coming.

 

Mayor Tinnell called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.

 

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

 

Stacey Cline made motion to dispense with reading of 10/22/2007 regular meeting minutes. Faith Portman 2nd. Motion carried 6-0. Faith Portman made motion to approve 10/8/2007 minutes as written (these minutes were unavailable to approve at the last meeting). Stacey Cline 2nd. Motion carried 6-0. Tony Miller made motion to approve 10/22/2007 minutes with amendment. Faith Portman 2nd. Motion carried 6-0. 

 

Mayor Tinnell announced there will be no Mayor’s Night In on Monday, December 17th; instead we are asking that anyone who would like to join us for a night of Christmas Caroling at Colonial House nursing home to meet at City Hall at 7:00 p.m.

 

Mayor Tinnell announced Light Up Shepherdsville would be Friday, November 30th at 7:00 p.m. immediately following the 1st Shepherdsville Christmas Parade sponsored by Liberty Tax Service. Julie with Liberty Tax Service reported there were approximately 33 entries in the parade and all proceeds would go to the American Red Cross. Mayor Tinnell asked if the money from the Shepherdsville entries could go to the Bullitt County Chapter of the Red Cross and Julie stated she would make every effort to see that happen.

 

There was no report from the Beautification Committee.

 

Mike Schroeder, Wastewater Treatment Plant Superintendent stated he had given the Mayor and Council information on the purchase of new software for the camera truck. He stated the lowest bid was from Eyetronics in the amount of $27,081. Faith Portman made motion to purchase new software for camera truck. Tony Miller 2nd. After discussion it was determined that bids for the software were not advertised for. Faith Portman and Tony Miller withdrew their motions. The advertisement will be put in the paper and we will re-bid the software.

 

City Attorney Bill Wilson had first reading of Ordinance 007-(number to be assigned) on request by BDHM, Inc. to rezone their property located behind Love’s Truck Stop located at 1090 Cedar Grove Road from Agricultural and Stream Valley Reserve to IL Light Industrial.

 

City Attorney Wilson had first reading of Section 7 of Ordinance 007-(number to be assigned) amending Ordinance 004-608 and 003-588 providing for and protecting the City’s health and the health of its residents, firms and corporations by forbidding the dumping of any trash, in any place, under any condition and promoting the general welfare of the City by refusing to allow any discharge of any debris which also impedes the City’s property values.

 

City Attorney Wilson stated the YMCA has requested to exercise their renewal option for an additional five year term to use Frank Simon Park. After discussion it was determined that City Attorney Wilson will prepare a new five year lease and tighten #3 Item d in the lease.

 

Mayor Tinnell announced that the Council Meeting scheduled for December 24th was canceled due to the Christmas Eve Holiday.

 

Stacey Cline made motion to approve November bills. Bonnie Enlow 2nd. Motion carried 6-0.

 

Faye Hedgspath,

586 Beech Grove Road
addressed the Council about
Beech Grove Road
. She stated she wants answers on why so much of her property is being taken. City Attorney Wilson asked Mrs. Hedgspath if she remembered what Judge Burress advised her to do in a meeting on November 2nd. She stated she was advised to seek legal counsel. City Attorney Wilson reiterated that and stated that this issue can’t be discussed in open session because it is pending litigation. Mrs. Hedgspath also voiced concern over the closing of
Salt River Plant Road
 and excessive speeding on
Old Ford Road
. She feels a traffic light is needed on
Beech Grove Road
.

 

Mary Baugh addressed the Council about

Old Ford Road
adding to what Mrs. Hedgspath said. Ms. Baugh stated she is 427 feet up from the Hedgspath’s to her yard. It the realignment continues as it is planned it will take two out buildings and a garage on her property. She stated she has not been contacted about any compensation for her property. She stated she lives at 191 Pitts Point but has a home on
Old Ford Road
.

 

Donna Miles,

875 Beech Grove Road
, was present to address the Council about
Beech Grove Road
. She asked that to somehow have the state reconsider and re-evaluate what they are doing to
Beech Grove Road
. She feels it is not the best solution. She stated the best solution would be a red light with a turning lane on to Highway 61. She is worried about the safety of her family. There is no room to turn around. She encouraged everyone to come out and look and evaluate for themselves. She feels
Old Ford Road
 should be left residential; any change is only going to benefit businesses.

 

George Miller, Suburban Homes was present to address the Council about annexation. He stated he had an informal, unofficial proposal to put condos for sale on 2 or 3 acres of property across from Williams Dental. He stated there was a house on the property now. He would like to annex the property into the City at the same time it is going through the rezoning process. He would like to build 3 dozen units over 3 years. He would like to come back to the next meeting to see how the Council feels and get additional input. Councilwoman Trina Summers stated she has concerns about traffic and would like the road entrance lined up with Big Clifty’s entrance. Councilwoman Bonnie Enlow stated she has a concern about the easement for the road that goes by the flower shop.

 

Planning Commission Appointee Daryl Lee had nothing to report.

 

Board of Adjustments Appointee Duane Price called to report there was nothing new for Shepherdsville at this time.

 

City Attorney Wilson stated he had a couple executive session items. He also stated he had given the Council two proposals relating to billboards and asked the Council to get with him on this matter. He also stated that the Police Clerk had given the Council a proposal on raising rates for collection. City Attorney Wilson stated he would also like some feedback on that issue also.

 

Councilwoman Margaret Moore stated she thinks the

Old Ford Road
issue needs to be looked at further.

 

Councilwoman Bonnie Enlow stated she had received several calls about reopening

Salt River Plant Road
. Councilwoman Trina Summers stated the road is not closed the traffic has been redirected. Councilwoman Enlow suggested reopening the road, making it a one way street and putting in speed bumps. After further discussion, Councilwomen Faith Portman, Trina Summers, Stacey Cline and Councilman Tony Miller stated they would not change their minds to reopen. They feel closing was the right decision.

 

Councilwoman Trina Summers suggest forming a committee comprised of Council members, our State Representative, County Judge Executive and residents in the area to go meet with the Transportation Cabinet about the traffic problems in this area.

 

Councilwoman Faith Portman asked if we could contact Salt River Electric again about painting the light poles in Sycamore Bend. She also asked about ID badges. 

 

Councilwoman Stacey Cline stated she feels the Council is not being told of things going on in the City. She was not told about the Ribbon Cutting, the Veteran’s Day tribute. She feels there is a communication problem and would like it to be resolved. Councilwoman Cline also asked about the City’s ABC officer David Huff. Mayor Tinnell stated David Huff no longer lives in the City. He stated his choice to replace Mr. Huff would be Tom Rosselli. City Attorney Wilson stated he would put a copy of the letter sent to David Huff relieving him of his duties in each Council member’s box. Mayor Tinnell stated he would like to submit Tom Rosselli’s name to be the Shepherdsville ABC Officer to be looked at and done by the next meeting. Councilwoman Cline asked if bids were taken to change the health insurance coverage. The City Clerk answered yes, our insurance representative, Angie Weilage took bids from several different companies. Councilwoman Cline asked why the council was not contacted. The City Clerk stated there was an employee meeting held to discuss the change.

 

Councilwoman Trina Summers stated she had received several complaints about pot holes on

Frank E. Simon Avenue
. She stated she thought it was supposed to be paved after construction of the court house was completed. Mayor Tinnell stated
Frank E. Simon Avenue
 would be put on the list to pave in the spring. Councilwoman Summers asked about hiring a City Engineer. Mayor Tinnell stated the City has Rob Campbell with Qk4 on retainer and is paying him an hourly rate and doesn’t feel we need a full time engineer at this time. Councilwoman Summers asked the Mayor is he was planning on submitting the vacancy to the Civil Service Board. Mayor Tinnell stated there are several projects in the works, i.e., the sewer plant expansion, the interceptor line project, the 480 project and plan review (with a one week turnaround). Mayor Tinnell stated we would look at hiring a City Engineer in the spring. Councilwoman Summers stated the hiring process is a long one. She feels the Civil Service Board needs to be advised of the vacancy. The City needs a City Engineer.

 

Stacey Cline made motion to adjourn to executive session to discuss personnel, litigation and property acquisition. Faith Portman 2nd. Motion carried 6-0.

 

Faith Portman made motion to return to regular session. Tony Miller 2nd. Motion carried 6-0. City Attorney Wilson stated he had been given instructions on litigation; personnel was discussed and he was given guidance on property acquisition.

 

Margaret Moore made motion to adjourn. Bonnie Enlow 2nd. Motion carried 6-0. Meeting adjourned at 10:26 p.m.

 

ATTEST:                                                                                             APPROVED:

 

Tammy Owen, City Clerk                                                                     Sherman Tinnell, Mayor
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