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APRIL 25, 2005

Mayor Sohm welcomed and thanked everyone for attending the meeting.

Pastor Deke Rigor, Shepherdsville Christian Church gave the invocation.

The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was said.

Mayor Sohm called the meeting to order at 6:34 p.m.

In attendance were Council members Stacey Cline, Margaret Moore, Faith Portman, Trina Summers and Alan Wetzel.

Trina Summers made motion to dispense with reading of 4/11/2005 meeting minutes. Stacey Cline 2^nd. Motion carried 5-0.

Alan Wetzel made motion to approve minutes as printed. Trina Summers 2^nd. Motion carried 5-0.

Mayor Sohm reminded everyone about the special meeting with the auditor on Tuesday, April 26^th at 5:00 p.m. at City Hall.

Mayor Sohm stated we need to have a budget workshop next week. After some discussion the date was set for Tuesday, May 3^rd, 5:30 p.m. at City Hall.

Mayor Sohm asked that the June 27^th Council meeting be rescheduled for June 20^th due to him being out of town on June 27^th. Faith Portman made motion to reschedule the meeting. Stacey Cline 2^nd. Motion carried 5-0.

City Attorney Joe Wantland had second reading and public hearing on Ordinance 005-(number to be assigned) rezoning property of Ronald Morton from R-2 Residential to R-3 Residential. The property is 3.5 acres, more or less, located at 640 W Blue Lick Road. City Attorney Wantland stated the rezoning was approved by the Planning Commission with restrictions. Jack Kleinholter with West Shepherdsville Development Group, 200 S. Buckman was present to discuss the rezoning. Mayor Sohm asked Mr. Kleinholter if these were going to be patio homes. Mr. Kleinholter stated they would be one level patio homes in duplex buildings all brick. Mayor Sohm stated that Mr. Kleinholter agreed with the setback of the building to allow for Blue Lick Road widening. Trina Summers made motion to approve rezoning with restrictions with a minimum 25 foot setback from the existing State right of way. Stacey Cline 2^nd. Motion carried 5-0. (The Ordinance will be numbered 005-653.)

City Attorney Wantland had second reading and public hearing on Ordinance 005-(number to be assigned) rezoning property of Rosalio Villa and Tonda Villa from R-2 Residential to R-3 Residential. The property is one lot, 85’ x 149’ located at 654 W Blue Lick Road. City Attorney Wantland stated this rezoning also received approval from the Planning Commission with restrictions. Mayor Sohm stated that Mr. Kleinholter had also agreed to the same restrictions on this property. Stacey Cline made motion to approve with restrictions. Trina Summers 2^nd. Motion carried 5-0. (This Ordinance will be numbered 005-654.)

Wastewater Treatment Plant Superintendent Mike Schroeder reported that the sewer department had been working on odor control issues.

Mayor Sohm reported that he is working on revising committee members on each of the City’s committees (Sewer, Historical, Transportation/Beautification and Recreation). He stated he would like to keep each committee at six members and would like to schedule meetings with each committee within the next two weeks.

City Attorney Wantland had first reading of Ordinance 005-(number to be assigned) proposing annexation of property of unincorporated territory adjoining the City of Shepherdsville located at the north side of Kentucky Highway 44 East at the east boundary of the City. City Attorney Wantland stated this is a consensual annexation and the next reading will be May 9^th. Attorney Mark Edison was present at the meeting on behalf of the applicant and stated this is property located between Big Clifty and the Newton property which would be a subdivision with 75 foot lots.

(Tony Miller came in at this time.)

Faith Portman made motion to pay April bills. Alan Wetzel 2^nd. Motion carried 6-0.

Bobby Elkins, 309 Old Ford Road was present at the meeting to address the Council about the condition of Old Ford Road. He stated that the City had not completed the work it had committed to. Mayor Sohm stated he was not aware of any ongoing liability the City had with Mr. Elkin’s property. Mr. Elkins asked that the Mayor come look at the problem. Mayor Sohm stated he could look at the property but could not make any decision on what to do without Council approval.

Tot Moore addressed the Council about four wheelers on the First Street property on Friday and Saturday nights. Police Chief Ron Morris asked Mr. Moore that when there is a problem with four wheelers that he call dispatch and report the problem.

Stan Kapso, Cedarview Drive addressed the Council about open burning in the City. He stated he feels the City should have some control on open burning. Mayor Sohm stated that the last time Mr. Kapso was present about this problem the City looked into passing an Ordinance but was told by the Division of Forestry that the City could not pass an Ordinance that was not approved by them and outlined to their guidelines. Mayor Sohm suggested Mr. Kapso meet with a representative from the Fire Department and discuss his concerns with them. Mayor Sohm also stated that the County had taken over the non-attainment zone guidelines as set forth by the EPA.

Planning Commission Appointee Ben Robards was not present at this time.

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

WWTPS Mike Schroeder stated that the spill that occurred on Mr. Elkins property was not “on his watch.” Councilman Tony Miller stated that the spill occurred in 1997 and he feels everything that Should have been done for Mr. Elkins regarding this has been done.

Police Chief Ron Morris reported that DARE Officer Faye Childers was retiring at the end of May.

Councilwoman Stacey Cline stated that she had received a call from Jeff Burton, Sweeping Corporation of America stating that his company had been fired from cleaning the City’s streets. Councilwoman Cline stated she thought the Council had voted to extend the contract for a year. Mayor Sohm stated that the old contract price was $300 per clean. The new contract price with Paroquet Springs Drive added on was $425 per clean. Mayor Sohm stated the new contract did not specify what the additional charges were for. When he called and spoke with Stephanie Burton she stated the additional charges were $75 for fuel charge and $50 for the additional street cleaning. Mayor Sohm stated they would not extend the contract at $300 per clean so he did not renew the contract at the $425 price without Council approval. He stated if the Council wants to enter into a new contract at the cost of $425 per clean then we can do so but he stated he has received several calls from local people who would like to bid the job. Public Works Foreman Jesse Walls stated the demonstration on a street sweeper went okay last week but feels that particular model was too large. He stated he feels the City needs a street sweeper with brushes.  Mayor Sohm stated he would call Sweeping Corporation and discuss the contract with them.

Councilwoman Moore stated that she has some concerns about parking on Fifth Avenue in Salt River. Police Chief Morris stated he would put a directed patrol in Salt River.

Planning Commission Ben Robards came in at this time. He stated there was one new case concerning Shepherdsville. E. Keith White and Dorothy White to rezone 2/10 acre, more or less, from IL Light Industrial to R-3 Residential. The property is located at the south west intersection of Cedar Grove Road and S Hickory Lane. He reported that the rezoning had received a favorable recommendation from the Planning Commission with one restriction, no multi family homes. He also reported that two subdivision plats had been approved for Heritage Hill Section A & B.

Mayor Sohm asked for a motion to adjourn to executive session to discuss litigation and purchase of property. Margaret Moore made motion to adjourn to executive session. Faith Portman 2^nd. Motion carried 6-0.

Alan Wetzel made motion to return to regular session, Stacey Cline 2^nd. Motion carried 6-0.

City Attorney Joe Wantland stated the Mayor had been given instructions by the Council on how to proceed to acquire property and he would report back at the next meeting.

Tony Miller made motion to adjourn. Trina Summers 2^nd. Motion carried 6-0. Meeting adjourned at 8:27 p.m.

ATTEST:                                                                                             APPROVED:

Tammy Owen, City Clerk                                                                     Joseph G. Sohm, Mayor