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MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING

CITY OF SHEPHERDSVILLE,

MONDAY, AUGUST 23^RD 2010

Officer Mike Miller said the invocation.

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 Don Cundiff, Scott Ellis, Larry Hatfield, Tony Miller and Alan Wetzel. Bonnie Enlow was absent.

Mr. Ellis made the motion to dispense with the reading of the minutes from the August 9^th 2010 City Council meeting.  Mr. Don Cundiff 2nd.  Motion carried 5-0. Mr. Larry Hatfield made the motion to approve the minutes.    Mr. Scott Ellis 2^nd the motion.  Motion carried 5-0.

Old Business:

Second reading of Ordinance 010-789 to annex Smith property.  Mr. Hatfield made a motion to open it for discussion.  Mr. Ellis 2^nd.   Motion to approve made by Mr. Larry Hatfield.  Mr. Scott Ellis 2^nd.  Motion carried 5-0.

New Business:

Mr. Tom Givhan presented a proposal for a new apartment complex with 192 units located on Saltwell Drive along with the developer Mr. Poe.  He said HUD would guarantee the bank payment so they had several guidelines they had to follow to get the approval.  Mr. Givhan said the property had already been filled so that it was out of the floodplain.  Mr. Hatfield asked what level it had been built to.  Mr. Givhan stated it was raised to 449 ft.  He also stated that the base flood elevation was 447 according to the maps so the floor level would be well above the required height. 

Mr. Poe explained the HUD 221 program and the rules, regulations and timelines.  He said they had to have everything to HUD by September 30^th.  He said the project could start within the year. 

Larry Hatfield asked if they had been in contact with the state and whether there had been any talk about widening Bluelick.  Mr. Poe said no, that no one had approached him about that.  Mr. Hatfield then asked about drainage issues on Bluelick.  He stated that anyone who lives in Shepherdsville knows that Bluelick road doesn’t drain now.  Mr. Hatfield asked if HUD had funds to help the drainage.  Mr. Poe said HUD only insures the loan.  Mr. Poe inquired about possibly having the sewer connection fee reduced because it was a very large part of the over all cost of the project.

Mr. Hatfield inquired about the process for allowing people to rent one of these apartments. Mr. Poe stated that there would be no subsidies in these apartments.   He stated that the rent would be in the mid 800’s for a 2 bedroom 2 bath apartment.  Don Cundiff asked if any special drainage arrangements for the area because a good portion of it would be paved.  Mr. Givhan stated that there was one main ditch that runs through the property and they built a series of lakes and detention ponds to fix that problem.  Mr. Poe said they were using the lakes as an amenity as well.   Larry said he would urge the council to discuss a drainage plan because he wasn’t sure the line running through there could supply 200 units.  Chuck Keith stated that we have had a bad drainage problem with that area in the past and had to use pumps to prevent flooding of some of the buildings.  

The Mayor asked how many jobs would be created with this project and if they would use local contractors.  Mr. Poe stated that they would use local sub-contractors.  The Mayor said there was a lot of talent locally to utilize.

Mr. Poe stated that other counties lower their cost depending on the size of the housing unit which would make it more cost effective for them.

Larry Hatfield said they wanted to look at a few things such as drainage before deciding anything.  Mr. Poe said that they had been speaking to QK4 about their plans during the process thus far.  Mr. Poe discussed their plan to place a storm drain system on the property as well.

Larry Hatfield asked Mr. Poe if they could give them an answer at the next meeting.  Mr. Poe said that was fine.  Larry also stated that while we may have what Mr. Poe considers a high sewer tap fee there are other fees such as fire taxes, drainage fees as well as several others that the City of Shepherdsville doesn’t charge.

The Mayor said he felt it was well worth looking at and deciding on by the next meeting.

Approve payment of August bills.  Larry Hatfield made a motion to pay the bills.  Don Cundiff 2^nd.  Motion carried 5-0.

A request for a parade permit from “Right to Life” and the route was read.  Bill Wilson stated they probably needed to get state approval as well because they would be on state roads.  Motion to approve made by Larry Hatfield.  Scott Ellis 2^nd.  Motion carried 5-0.

The Mayor said we were having problems with homeowners building fences and other things on easements.  Bill Wilson said they may not even realize they are building on the easements.  The Mayor said the homeowners need to research where their easements are prior to building or placing anything on them.  He also stated that maybe we could run an ad to let the citizens know that it is their responsibility as homeowners not the City’s to rectify the situations.

Sign-in Speakers:  Steven Woods wanted to discuss the E. Second Ave. to E. Joe B. Hall Ave. street name change and the pot holes currently in the road in front of his business.  Mr. Wilson told Mr. Woods that the number portion of the address remained the same only the name of the road changed.  The Mayor said the city crews were out fixing pot holes now and if they are in a city easement or city street they would be fixed. 

Planning & Zoning update- Daryl Lee: None

Board of Adjustment update- Duane Price:  None

Departmental reports:  None

Council reports:  Larry Hatfield complimented Chuck for bringing up the drainage problem because he said the council wouldn’t know if not for the people who speak up.  He also commended Junior’s and Chuck’s crews for all the help with the Beam Project.

Don Cundiff stated that he had received several complaints on the sign located at the old Kitchen Restaurant.  He said they had complained it being broken and how overgrown the weeds were around it.  Mac stated that the owner was going to open a new restaurant and would be cleaning that up soon. 

The Mayor also thanked Alan Wetzel, Larry Hatfield and several others for all their help on the Beam Project.  Mayor Tinnell stated it would be an excellent addition to the community.  

Bill Wilson said that Gov. Breshear would be in Elizabethtown on Wednesday, August 25^th at 3:00 pm to congratulate the city on receiving the $3 million BRAC funding that will be used to enhance the 2^nd phase of the interceptor line project and invited everyone present to attend.  The Mayor and Larry Hatfield thanked Linda Belcher for her part in the process. 

Motion to adjourn to executive session for litigation and property issues by Don Cundiff.  Larry Hatfield 2^nd.  Motion carried 5-0.

Motion to reconvene at 8:05 pm by Don Cundiff.  Scott Ellis 2^nd.  Motion carried 5-0. 

Bill Wilson reported the council was updated on litigation and they discussed giving the Mayor authorization to sign an emergency contract with the Flynn Brothers on the interceptor line.  Larry Hatfield made the motion to allow the Mayor authorization. Alan 2^nd.  Motion carried 5-0. 

Motion to adjourn by Mr. Scott Ellis, Mr. Alan Wetzel 2^nd.   Motion carried 5-0 Meeting adjourned at 8:06 p.m.