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FEBRUARY 28, 2005

Mayor Sohm welcomed and thanked everyone for attending the meeting.

Pastor John Vaught, Davidson Memorial United Methodist Church gave the invocation.

The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was said.

Mayor Sohm called the meeting to order at 6:35 p.m.

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

Stacey Cline made motion to dispense with reading of 2/7/2005 special meeting minutes. Trina Summers 2^nd. Motion carried 6-0.

Tony Miller made motion to approve minutes as printed. Stacey Cline 2^nd. Motion carried 6-0.

Mayor Sohm introduced Don Lawson with the accounting firm of Stephens and Lawson to present the 2004 audit. Mr. Lawson handed out the audit to the Council and stated with the new GASB34 standards in effect it increased the size of the audit by several pages. He asked the Council to take their time to review the audit and call him with any questions they may have.

Mayor Sohm introduced Charlie Hall, the Bullitt County Jaycees Charter President. Mr. Hall reported that the Bullitt County chapter closed last year and there was some money left in the account. He presented the Mayor with a check in the amount of $269.32 to be used toward the City’s Angel Tree program. Mayor Sohm thanked Mr. Hall and stated he appreciated all the things the Jaycees did in the community. He stated that one problem he sees with the Jaycees is the age limit. He stated he felt Bullitt County had a good run and did a lot of good things.

Mayor Sohm stated that it was his great honor to have in the audience three members of the Kentucky National Guard’s 2123^rd Transportation Company. Mayor Sohm stated the company had just returned from Iran where they traveled more miles than any transportation division in any war. He stated that eight members live in the Bullitt County area and that he is proud as Mayor to have folks who have pride in their community and country to preserve our freedom. At this time City Attorney Joe Wantland read a certificate and Mayor Sohm presented a key to the City to: SSG Paul McGinnis, SSG Troy Golden and SGT Angela Golden. Mayor Sohm stated this was a small token and he wished he could do more.

(Councilwoman Margaret Moore left at this time.)

Mayor Sohm reported that the design for the interceptor and pump station were at the State for review.

City Attorney Wantland asked Wastewater Treatment Plant Superintendent Mike Schroeder if he could get a comprehensive map of all sewer lines in the City. Mayor Sohm stated the City needs maps of all streets, sewers, manholes, fire hydrants, boundaries, etc. He stated several years ago the City purchased ArcView to start mapping.  City Attorney Wantland stated the City needs to get a map prepared showing the boundaries of the City. Mayor Sohm stated if this is done through ArcView, anyone can print. He also stated that KIPDA has some information and Qk4 will have everything they’ve done for the City. Trina Summers made motion to begin investigation services to develop a comprehensive city map not to exceed $5000. Faith Portman 2^nd. Motion carried 5-0.

There were no Historical or Transportation/Beautification Committee reports.

Mayor Sohm stated that the Roby Raiders football organization have changed their name to the Shepherdsville Raiders and have asked to again practice at the park on First Street this year. He asked the Council if they had any objections. There were none.

City Attorney Wantland read by Summary the Subordination Agreement for Jackie Carrier. After some discussion on the request Tony Miller made motion to allow the subordination agreement on the Carrier property. Stacey Cline 2^nd. Motion carried 5-0.

Mayor Sohm stated that the City had hired Keyes Architects to design a fire/police building. They have the final preliminary plans complete and the next step is to secure funding. He stated the design now needs to go out to bid to secure an engineer. Mayor Sohm stated we have preliminary construction figures and the site will be determined by the Council.  Tony Miller made motion to give Mayor authorization to proceed to bid project. Stacey Cline 2^nd. Motion carried 5-0. 

Tony Miller made motion to pay February bills. Faith Portman 2^nd. Motion carried 5-0.

Ray Hodges, 190 Arrowhead Lane, addressed the Council about a letter he received from City Attorney Wantland about his sewer hook up. He asked the Council to allow him to make arrangements to make payments on the sewer hook up. He stated that when sewers were put in the contractor came on to his property without an easement and tore up his yard. He stated he has spoken with the contractor several times and they will not fix. Mayor Sohm stated that the sewers were put in three years ago. He stated he did receive a call from Mr. Hodges and when he went to look at his property it had already been fixed. City Attorney Wantland stated Mr. Hodges has a claim against the contractor and would ask him to contact his attorney and proceed against them. Mr. Hodges stated he would like the city to reimburse him for fixing his yard. Mayor Sohm stated he would check to see if the bond has been released and also call the contractor about this request. Again City Attorney Wantland stated he has a claim against the contractor not the City. He asked the Council to allow him to make payments on the hook up fee. Trina Summers made motion to allow Mr. Hodges to make payments in the amount of $100 per month with no interest. Stacey Cline 2^nd. Motion carried 5-0.

Mr. Hodges also stated that Arrowhead Lane is covered up by go karts and scooters. He feels something needs to be done about this problem because he does not want to see a child get hurt. Police Chief Ron Morris asked Mr. Hodges to call dispatch when he sees this going on and the driver can be sited for operating a motorized vehicle without a license. City Attorney Wantland also suggested contacting legislators to change the laws governing the operation of these vehicles. He feels this problem needs to be addressed. The vehicle must be licensed and the driver must have an operator’s license.

Planning Commission Appointee Ben Robards stated there were two cases concerning Shepherdsville. Ronald Morton requesting a rezoning from R-2 Residential to R-3 Residential for property located at 640 W Blue Lick Road. The property is 3.5 acres, more or less. He stated this request received favor recommendation with restrictions and the applicant agreed to put up a privacy fence. Rosalio Villa and Tonda Villa are requesting a rezoning from R-2 Residential to R-3 Residential for property located at 654 W Blue Lick Road. The property is on lot 85’ x 149’. He stated this request also received favorable recommendation with the same restrictions and the applicants also agreed to put up a privacy fence. Mr. Robards stated that the new zoning regulations should be done in a couple months. He also stated the new minimum lot size was 75 feet.

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

Police Chief Ron Morris thanked the Council for their support of the police/fire building.

Trina Summers stated that St. Aloysius has asked to use Third Street (the middle swale) for a hole in one contest at their annual picnic. She stated they would also like to use First Street for parking during the picnic. Mayor Sohm stated he had no problem with this request and stated that he had spoken with them last year about using First Street to park using their discretion if bad weather occurs. They agreed to fix the park if it rains and is torn up. Trina Summers made motion to allow St. A to use property listed above. Faith Portman 2^nd. Motion carried 5-0-1. (Margaret Moore returned at this time.)

Trina Summers asked if anyone had called about a red light at Beech Grove Road and Highway 61. Mayor Sohm stated we need to talk with Barry Sanders at District 5 about this request. Fire Chief Robbie Spriggs stated we also need a light at Highway 61 and 480. He stated there are several wrecks in this area because it is so dark.

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

Stacey Cline made motion to return to regular session. Faith Portman 2^nd. Motion carried 6-0.

City Attorney Wantland stated that Counsel had given Mayor instructions to follow up on what Council instructed.

Faith Portman made motion to adjourn. Alan Wetzel 2^nd. Motion carried 6-0. Meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m.

ATTEST:                                                                                             APPROVED:

Tammy Owen, City Clerk                                                                     Joseph G. Sohm, Mayor