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MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING

CITY OF SHEPHERDSVILLE

SHEPHERDSVILLE, KY 40165

MONDAY, January 26, 2009

Police officer Tim Wade said the invocation.

The Pledge of Alliance to the flag was said

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

In attendance were Council members Don Cundiff, Scott Ellis, Bonnie Enlow,  Larry Hatfield, Tony Miller, and Alan Wetzel

Mr. Miller made the motion to dispense of the reading of the minutes from the January 12, 2009 City Council meeting.  Mr. Wetzel 2^nd.  Motion carried 6-0.  Ms. Enlow made the motion to approve the minutes as presented.  Mr. Wetzel 2^nd.  Motion carried 6-0. 

Old Business:

None

New Business:

City Attorney Bill Wilson read the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with Bullitt County.  Motion to approve as presented by Mr. Hatfield.  Mr. Ellis 2^nd.  Motion carried 6-0.

Motion by Mr. Cundiff to approve payment of bills for January. 2^nd  by Mr. Wetzel.  Motion carried 6-0.

Sign-in Speakers:  None

Planning & zoning update- None

Board of Adjustment update-None

Departmental Reports:

Jim McAulliffe presented each council member with ordinances from 3 other cities regard property abatement.  He also showed the Council pictures of properties in Shepherdsville that would be affected by such ordinance.  He asked they all look over the ordinances and get back with him on the design of and ordinance for the City.

Council reports:  None

Motion by Ms. Enlow at 7:03 p.m. to go to executive session to discuss property acquisition.  Mr. Hatfield 2^nd.  Motion carried 6-0.

Motion to reconvene by  Mr. Cundiff at 7:45 p.m..  Mr. Wetzel 2^nd.  Motion carried 6-0.

Mayor Tinnell opened the floor for discussion on the Sewer Expansion Project.

Steve Plenge said that he is in favor of the sewer expansion project.  He feels the project is needed for future growth in the city and county.  He also stated he is not in favor in the city raising sewer rates but if they need to raise them in order to complete this project then that is what the city needs to do.  He encouraged the council members to review everything completely before they make any decision either way.

Darryl Lee said there are a lot of rumors out there.  He said he had heard that the sewer plant is running at 90% capacity.  He asked if this is on current usage or based on projected usage.  Mike Schroeder said we are currently at 83% capacity.  Mr. Lee also asked that if this project is completed will Jim Beam be annexed and how much will they be paying to the City.

Mayor Tinnell stated our responsibility is to our citizens and if we have to raise sewer rates to complete this project then we are not serving the citizens best interest.

Mr. Miller made the motion to appoint two council members to talk to the private entities who are involved with this project.  Ms. Enlow 2^nd.  Motion carried 6-0.  Council members agreed that Mr. Wetzel and Mr. Hatfield will be the council members to proceed with this process.

Mr. Hatfield stated that at this point the project is not dead.  He and Mr. Wetzel will meet with QK4 and other parties to see what the City can do to move this project forward.  He said he realizes the plant needs to be expanded, but that the South Bullitt Regional Interceptor Project will not be paid for by the citizens of Shepherdsville.  He feels this project important for Highway 245 and the Bourbon Trail.

Motion to adjourn at by Mr. Wetzel,  Mr. Ellis 2^nd.   Motion carried 6-0. Meeting adjourned at 8:07 p.m.

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Sherman Tinnell, Mayor

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