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MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING

CITY OF SHEPHERDSVILLE

SHEPHERDSVILLE, KY 40165

MONDAY, February 9, 2009

Councilmember Tony Miller said the invocation.

The Pledge of Alliance to the flag was said

Mayor Tinnell called the meeting to order at 6:31 p.m.

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

Mr. Cundiff made the motion to dispense of the reading of the minutes from the January 26, 2009 City Council meeting.  Mr. Hatfield 2^nd.  Motion carried 6-0.  Ms. Enlow made the motion to approve the minutes as presented.  Mr. Ellis 2^nd.  Motion carried 6-0. 

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

Mayor Tinnell announced the Chili/Soup Cookoff on February 19^th at 6:30 p.m. and invited everyone to join in.  There will be trophies awarded to the winners.

Old Business:

None

New Business:

Attorney Bill Wilson read the following:

First Reading Ordinance 009-761-Rezoning request by Don Melton-1.1 acres more or less, located at 1566 Highway 44 East.  Rezoning from R-3 Residential to

First Reading Ordinance 009-762-Rezoning request Salt River Development, LLC., Gary, Kevin & Scott McGruder  115.919 acres, more or less along Highway 480 adjacent to the Cedar Grove Business Park, Phase III.  Rezoning from Agricultural to B2 Central Business and I-L Light Industrial

Sign-in Speakers:

Billy Jenkins Jr. and Charles Ayres  and others from Mt Zion Baptist Church voiced their concerns about the liquor store that has been proposed adjacent to their church.  Mayor Tinnell responded that he would check on the regulations in regards to the close proximity to the church and he would let them know what he finds out.

Daryl Lee said that during the recent storm his area did not get plowed.  One neighbor has a visiting nurse and she had to park several blocks away because she could not get down the street.  He asked if the City had a schedule of what streets are done.  Chuck Keith responded that he was aware that they did miss some streets, however he has now divided the City into sections and in the future the crews will not leave an area until all streets are done.

Jeff Sievers asked to put a no outlet sign on

Elaine Wilson, Christy Walls, Bob Fouts, Bud White and Lou Ann Moore presented the City Council with a Resolution about the 245 project.  They offered their expertise to the city.

Planning & zoning update-

Daryl Lee said the City will be getting a case on

Board of Adjustment update-None

Departmental Reports:

Mike Schroeder presented the City Council with information on a 6” pump that he would like to purchase for his department.  Mr. Hatfield stated he was aware the City already owns a 6” pump that is shared by the sewer department and the capitol projects crew.  Jr. Bright said he does not use it on a regular basis and that it sits more than it is used.  Ms. Enlow said because of the dollar amount it needs to be bid.  Mr. Wetzel asked how often it is used.  Jr. Bright said it depends on the weather.  Jr. Bright said he sometimes uses multiple 3” pumps to do the same thing.

Deputy Chief Travis Bell reported they made 180 runs during the ice storm.  They worked 18 guys around the clock.  He is currently working on his FEMA stats.

Chief Puckett thank everyone for their hard work  during the storm.  He said they also had to assist on dispatch because the 911 system went down because the generator at the College Hill tower went down.

Jerry Pile thanked everyone for all they did during this time.

Mayor announce the City has purchased a chipper and have started curb side pick up until everything is picked up.

Chuck Keith said his crew worked 24 hours straight for several days doing snow removal and salting.  They started curb side pick up of limbs and debris on Friday and will continue until complete.

Jim McAulliffe presented council members with a written report on the Red Cross Shelter and the operation of the City during the recent storm.

Council reports:  

All of the council members thanked the City employees for their hard work and dedication during this time.  They felt everyone stepped up and did an excellent job during the time of need.

Motion by Ms. Enlow at 7:20 p.m. to go to executive session to discuss property acquisition and litigation.  Mr. Ellis 2^nd.  Motion carried 6-0.

Motion to reconvene by  Mr. Cundiff at 8:40 p.m..  Mr. Hatfield 2^nd.  Motion carried 6-0.

Mayor Tinnell said not action was taken on the litigation but that Bill Wilson will read the decision that was made on the proposed sewer project.

Attorney Bill Wilson read the following statement:

In August of 2008, the City committed to designing and constructing an expansion of our sewage treatment system.  Based on the results of the competitive bidding conducted in this matter the project can not be completed for the $20,000,000 budget allocated by the City of Shepherdsville.

The Mayor, Council and City employees and other interested individuals have spent countless hours working in a good faith effort to meet the budgetary constraints with which we are faced.  Despite our best efforts we have not been able to meet the demands of the project.

We regret this decision and hope that future efforts may be successful in completing this worthy endeavor.

Motion to adjourn at by Ms. Enlow,  Mr. Wetzel 2^nd.   Motion carried 6-0. Meeting adjourned at 8:43 p.m.

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Sherman Tinnell, Mayor

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