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Home: Meeting Minutes List: Meeting Minutes MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING CITY OF MONDAY, MARCH 10, 2008
Pastor Drew Prince from
The Pledge of Alliance to the flag was said
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 the motion to dispense of the reading of the minutes from the February 25th, 2008 City Council meeting. Faith Portman 2nd. Motion carried 6-0. Trina Summers made the motion to approve the minutes as presented. Bonnie Enlow 2nd. Motion carried 6-0
Mayor Tinnell reminded everyone of the First Annual Easter Egg Hunt at First St Park, Saturday, March 15th from 9 a.m. until 11 p.m. He also mentioned there will be a retirement reception for Jesse Walls, Friday March 14th at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall.
Old Business: City Attorney Bill Wilson had second reading of Ordinance 008-(number to be assigned) on rezoning request by Bullitt Stockyards, LLC to rezone 8 acres, more or less, from B-1 Business to IG General Industrial for property located at
Discussion: Attorney Joe Wantland-representing Russell Price and Shawn Garber. Mr. Wantland stated there will be no change of use. All activities in regards to recycling will be in an enclosed building. No opposition currently from adjoining property owners. All other properties in the area are the same or similar zoning. They are only changing to IG to bring zoning into compliance, now zoned B1. Faith Portman asked if it was going to be a junk yard? Wantland responded with NO! All recycling will be in an enclosed building and there will be screening and vegetation. City Clerk read the following restrictions set by the County: “that there shall be a fence installed along the entire front property line and there shall be trees installed behind the fence. It was further stated that any new building(s) constructed on the property would have to comply with the IG regulations. Attorney Wantland entered a copy of the zoning map into the record.
Jessie Flynn-asked that the council proceed with caution that a change to IG also brings the possibility of 45 other uses.
Steve Pledge-2340 Cedar Grove Road-said he has no problem with current use, but feels council need to proceed with caution. He also feels that IG/restrictions are to vague and is afraid of what everything may look like in 10 to 20 years.
Dean Sharp-Don Sharp Inc. located 1 mile from property. Has been here 40 years. Concerned that Shepherdsville image will go back instead of moving forward. Afraid that the old image of junky Shepherdsville will return.
Joe Hurst-Kingdom Hall-concerned that Hwy 61 will have increased traffic. Hwy 61 needs a nice appearance and is afraid Hwy 61 will be ruined if it is turned into a junk yard.
Isaiah Sharp-House of Quilts- concerned that the image of a new shopping center, which includes a canita and coffee shop may be effected by a recycling center. Advised the council that they should look at surroundings and consider the appearance of the Bourbon Trail and make sure they do not affect the future image of the area.
Attorney Wantland assured council that it is not going to be a junk yard. And that they will comply with county restrictions. Attorney Wantland and that would allow the County to use the facilities for County clean up days.
Ms. Cline withdrew her original motion. Ms. Portman withdrew her second.
Ms. Portman made the following motion: Motion to approve the rezoning with the following restrictions: No junk or scrap vehicles, No outside storage-everything must be in the enclosed building, Landscape/visual barrier must be installed on all sides except the West side. There also shall be a 4-6 foot birm on the North, East and South sides. Motion seconded by Ms. Summers. Motion carried 5-1. Ms. Moore opposed.
City Attorney Bill Wilson advised the council that Ordinance 008-(number to be assigned) on Stormwater Quality Management is not quite ready for a second reading at this time. Motion was made by Ms. Enlow to table the ordinance until the next meeting, Seconded by Ms. Portman. Motion carried 6-0.
New Business: City Attorney Bill Wilson opened bids on City’s gas and diesel. Received two bids: SuperAmerica and 5 Star-Marathon;
5 Star-Marathon-.05 cents per gallon discount-detailed report-free coffee-soft drinks for uniformed officers, tax exempt status accepted only Shepherdsville locations.
Speedway-SuperAmerica-.03 cents per gallon discount-detailed report-tax exempt reporting done by SA, accepted at all locations. Motion by Ms. Portman to stay with SuperAmerica/Super Fleet, Second by Ms. Cline. Motion carried 6-0
Mayor Tinnell presented a letter from Bennie Hadley with Settlers Gap requesting that the City take over their streets and street lights. Motion by Mr. Miller to approve, Seconded by Ms. Moore. Motion carried 4-2. Opposed by Ms. Summers and Ms. Enlow.
Reports: Attorney Wilson-Thanked city employees for the fine job they did with last weeks snow. He also commented that the city is facing an unfunded mandate in regards to stormwater run off and that he was meeting with a company called URS and that the city must make sure everything is done right.
No departmental reports
Ms. Moore reported that there need to be a check and balance system put in place in regards to drainage problems and make residents make necessary repairs. John Bradley said he will work on that in the near future.
Ms. Enlow reported that she is concerned with some of the children that are being dropped off by parents to play in the gym and then are being left outside to wait for parents after the gym is closed.
Ms. Portman reported that she has had phone calls that a part-time employee has a take home car and she is concerned about that. Ms. Jeffries responded that they personnel policy is silent on take home cars. Ms. Enlow responded to say that the employee in question does receive city call at night and does respond to them after hours and weekends.
Ms. Cline reported she had a call from the Shepherdsville Raiders about their practice field. Mayor Tinnell responded by saying he has talked to Shelley Strong and when the City starts their projects in the park this spring we would need that area to store dirt. Ms. Cline also reported she still has questions in regards to the Alpha-Card Machine and that she would like a copy of the invoice and signed check given to all the council.
Ms. Summers reported that proposed HB 487 states that Cities will have to have permission to annex properties from fire districts and that the home rule will not apply. Representative Butler is trying to set up a mediation meeting Between the City of Shepherdsville , Nichols and Southeast Fire Districts. She asked everyone to call
Motion was made by Ms. Cline to go to executive session to discuss a personnel issue. Seconded by Ms. Portman. Motion carried. Adjourned to executive at 9 p.m.
Motion by Ms. Portman to reconvene at 10:15 p.m., Seconded by Mr. Miller. Motion carried. Mayor Tinnell reported no action was taken.
Motion to adjourn by Ms. Cline, Seconded by Ms. Portman. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 10:16 p.m.
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