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OCTOBER 25, 2004

Mayor Sohm welcomed and thanked everyone for attending the meeting.

Reverend John Lehenbauer, Divine Savior Lutheran 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, Don Cundiff, Tony Miller, Margaret Moore and Duane Price.

Stacey Cline made motion to dispense with reading of 10/11/2004 regular meeting minutes. Tony Miller 2^nd. Motion carried 5-0.

Don Cundiff made motion to approve minutes as printed. Tony Miller 2^nd. Motion carried 5-0.

Mayor Sohm reminded everyone that Halloween Trick or Treating will be observed on Saturday, October 30^th from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Mayor Sohm also announced that City Hall would close at noon on Election Day and encouraged everyone to vote.

City Attorney Joe Wantland had second reading and public hearing on Ordinance 004-(number to be assigned) on request by The Marshall McPherson and Rita R. McPherson Revocable Trust to rezone 5 acres, more or less, from Agricultural to B-1 Highway Business located on the east side of the connector road, 1000’, more or less, south of Cedar Grove Road. Scott Wantland was present representing Mr. McPherson. He stated the proposed uses for the land since it’s so close to the Interstate could be an auto repair shop, auto refueling or possibly a car wash. He stated that Mr. McPherson is aware of the 50 foot setback. Tony Miller made motion to rezone. Stacey Cline 2^nd. Motion carried 5-0. (This Ordinance will be numbered 004-642.)

There was no Sewer, Historical or Recreation Committee reports.

Mayor Sohm asked Public Works Foreman Jesse Walls if the City was going to repair Third Street or if Mago was going to do the repairs. PWF Walls stated that if Mago is in town he would get them to do the repair work.

City Attorney Wantland had first summary reading of Ordinance 004-(number to be assigned) approving a lease for the financing of a project, providing for the payment and security of the lease; creating a sinking fund; and authorizing the execution of various documents related to such lease (for purchase of police in car cameras.)

City Attorney Wantland had first reading of Ordinance 004-(number to be assigned) on request by Joseph Cruise to rezone 60’ x 150’ of property located at 1289 Highway 44 East from R-1 Residential to B-2 Central Business. The City Council asked that a letter be sent to Mr. Cruise asking him to attend the next Council meeting to discuss this rezoning request.

Don Cundiff made motion to approve October bills. Stacey Cline 2^nd. Motion carried 5-0.

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

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

Police Chief Ron Morris reported there would be extra patrols out on Saturday and Sunday night for Halloween. He also reported that the police department had been over to Salt River and opened 11 cases. He stated they are working on getting this area cleaned up.

Major Dannye Allen with the Fire Department addressed the Council on the insurance tax issue. He stated the fire department has spent money on design of a new fire house, has plans on hiring additional paid firefighters, and in the next few years fire apparatus will need to be replaced. He stated this tax would help the fire department out tremendously and asked the Council to consider passing this tax.

Councilman Tony Miller wished everyone good luck in the election on Tuesday

Councilwoman Stacey Cline also wished everyone good luck in the election and stated that Sharon Klosterman’s mom had passed away. 

Councilman Don Cundiff stated there has been no decision on the insurance tax. He would like to research this further before making a decision. He also wished everyone good luck in the election on Tuesday. He also stated he went to the Sewer Plant tour on October 15th and that it was very information and that Wastewater Treatment Plant Superintendent Mike Schroeder did a good job.

Mayor Sohm also wished everyone good luck in the election on Tuesday and stated he agreed with Councilman Miller that this has been a clean election. Mayor Sohm also thanked WWTPS Schroeder for a good job at the sewer plant. Mayor Sohm also stated that each Council member has been given a copy of the suggested changes to the Design Criteria Standards as suggested by the Development Committee. He asked them to look it over and get back to him with any changes.

Mayor Sohm asked for a motion to adjourn to executive session to discuss litigation. He asked PWF Walls and WWTPS Schroeder to stay at the meeting in case the Council wished to speak with them in executive session. Tony Miller made motion to adjourn to executive session. Margaret Moore 2^nd. Motion carried 5-0.

Stacey Cline made motion to return to regular session. Tony Miller 2^nd. Motion carried 5-0. City Attorney Wantland stated that the Court of Appeals had ruled in favor of the City in regard to the Matsuda annexation. He also stated that he has received instructions on how to proceed regarding other matters and will do so.

Planning Commission Appointee Ben Robards was present at this time and reported there was one new case for Shepherdsville. Charles Burris and Judy Burris requested to rezone 10 acres from Agricultural to B-1 Highway Business. He stated that this request had received a favorable recommendation from the Planning Commission. Councilman Cundiff asked Mr. Robards if he knew what the plans were for this property. Mr. Robards stated it could possibly be a car lot but there could be a problem with a private crossing. He stated this is only rumor. The land could possibly be used to park vehicles. Mr. Robards stated there were no sign in speakers for or against the request. The Council asked that Mr. & Mrs. Burris be invited to the next meeting to discuss plans for the property. Mr. Robards also reported that the problems hopefully have been resolved with the company doing the new zoning regulations and they hope to have something soon.

Tony Miller made motion to adjourn. Don Cundiff 2^nd. Motion carried 5-0. Meeting adjourned at 8:18 p.m.

ATTEST:                                                                                             APPROVED:

Tammy Owen, City Clerk                                                                     Joseph G. Sohm, Mayor