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MARCH 22, 2004

Mayor Sohm welcomed and thanked everyone for attending the meeting.

Pastor T. Michael Tobin, St. Aloysius Catholic Church gave the invocation.

The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was said.

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

In attendance were Council members Stacey Cline, Don Cundiff, Larry Hatfield, Tony Miller, Margaret Moore and James Watkins.

Don Cundiff made motion to dispense with reading of 3/8/2004 meeting minutes. Stacey Cline 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 announced that Don Lawson, with the accounting firm of Stephens & Lawson would be at City Hall on Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. to meet with the Council to discuss sewer funds available for the 0-2 year Facilities Plan.

City Attorney Joe Wantland had second reading of Ordinance 004-(number to be assigned) proposing annexation of 37.486 acres, more or less, located on Highway 44 West. (Ronald Reesor, Jean Reesor, Gary Reesor, Sherry Reesor, Darlene Perkins, Donnie Perkins, Ricky Reesor.) James Watkins made motion to approve. Stacey Cline 2^nd. Motion carried 6-0. (This Ordinance will be numbered 004-613.)

City Attorney Wantland had second reading of Ordinance 004-(number to be assigned) proposing annexation of unincorporated territory adjoining the City of Shepherdsville. (Etta Crenshaw/Valley View Farm I Limited Partnership.) James Watkins made motion to approve. Don Cundiff 2^nd. Motion carried 6-0. (This Ordinance will be numbered 004-614.)

City Attorney Wantland had second summary reading of Ordinance 004-(number to be assigned) renewing an exclusive franchise for the collection and disposal of garbage and refuse and providing for the sale of said franchise in the City of Shepherdsville. Tony Miller made motion to approve. James Watkins 2^nd. Motion carried 6-0. (This Ordinance will be numbered 004-615.)

Further discussion followed on request from Dwayne Brumley to take over streets in Emily Brooke subdivision. Public Works Foreman Jesse Walls reported that the streets are fine. Don Cundiff asked about the sidewalks in the subdivision? Mayor Sohm stated that there are 16 sidewalks missing in the subdivision but that section was open before the Design Criteria specifications went into effect in 1998. Mayor Sohm stated that all lots without sidewalks do have homes on them. Don Cundiff stated he would like to work toward getting sidewalks put in. City Attorney Wantland asked PWF Walls how much would it cost to put sidewalks in? PWF Walls stated there is approximately 2000 feet without sidewalks and estimated the cost to be $7500. Mayor Sohm stated we need to get a more definite cost and go ahead and put sidewalks in and have the homeowner sue the builder. James Watkins made motion to take over the streets in Emily Brooke subdivision. Tony Miller 2^nd. Motion carried 6-0.

Mayor Sohm introduced David Presnell III to again address the Council regarding wetlands. Mr. Presnell stated that Shepherdsville Associates would agree to donate the design for the park road to connect the three parks to assist the City in matching its in kind contribution of $50,000 for the grant requirement the City has been awarded through the Department For Local Government Recreational Trails Program. He again stated that Presnell would bear the cost of moving the wetlands. He stated this project will create several ponds within the low-lying areas and conservation easements will be acquired to protect them. A fifty-foot buffer will be created to allow maintenance to be done by Presnell for five years. Mayor Sohm stated that he has spoken with Mr. Taylor, Chairman of the Recreation Committee, and Mr. Taylor feels this project would go with the plans for the park. James Watkins made motion to approve. Stacey Cline 2^nd. Motion carried 6-0.

There was no report from the Sewer or Historical Committees.

Mayor Sohm introduced Sharon Klosterman to address the Council on the Beautify Buckman Street project. Ms. Klosterman stated that once again she would ask the City’s help with this project. The City provides the flowers, her organization will plant them and the City maintains them by watering. She stated that when the temperature reaches ninety degrees and above she feels the flowers and planters need to be watered twice a day. Mayor Sohm asked PWF Walls if he would put someone on this project to water flowers daily? PWF Walls stated he would do that. Larry Hatfield made motion to approve this project. Don Cundiff 2^nd. Motion carried 6-0.

Mayor Sohm stated he would like to redo the entire downtown area by planting trees along the sidewalk along Buckman Street.

Ms. Klosterman also stated, as a note of interest, that Alma Lesch had been picked to be placed on a historical marker for Bullitt County in the Marking Women’s History Project. She stated she needed permission from the City to place this marker in front of Ms. Lesch’s house. She stated she would like to contact the Tourism Commission and ask for a donation, the project cost is $1100 and they need approximately $550 remaining to collect for this project. James Watkins made motion to give permission for this historical marker to be placed on the City’s right of way. Margaret Moore 2^nd. Motion carried 6-0. Margaret Moore stated she feels the large marker should be placed closer to the Highway and a smaller marker in her yard so more people would see it.

Mayor Sohm stated he would like to discuss Mr. Taylor’s recommendations for developing the park land along 1^st Street at a future meeting.

City Attorney Wantland had first reading of Ordinance 004-(number to be assigned) relating to the issuance of residential building permits in new subdivisions in the City.

City Attorney Wantland had first reading of Ordinance 004-(number to be assigned) confirming annexation of unincorporated territory adjoining the City. (Reesor, Perkins property.)

City Attorney Wantland had first reading of Ordinance 004-(number to be assigned) confirming annexation of unincorporated territory adjoining the City. (Etta Crenshaw/Valley View.)

City Attorney Wantland read Resolution on Kentucky Taxable Industrial Building Revenue Bonds, Series 2003--Institutional Distributors Inc. project (Gordon Food Service). James Watkins made motion to approve. Don Cundiff 2^nd. Motion carried 6-0.

City Attorney Wantland had first reading of Ordinance 004-(number to be assigned) amending Ordinance 999-479 relating to the issue of drainage compliance in the City.

James Watkins made motion to pay March bills. Stacey Cline 2^nd. Motion carried 6-0.

Donna Bradshaw addressed the Council about using First Street Park on Thursday, May 6^th at Noon to recognize World Day of Prayer. This year’s theme is “Let Freedom Ring”. Everyone in favor of this request.

Planning Commission Appointee Ben Robards stated the request by Robert Huff Sr. and Robert Huff Jr. to change from Restricted R-3 to Unrestricted R-3 was denied by the Planning Commission. Mr. Robards also reported the request by Thomas B. Givhan, Aaron Givhan, Ellen Givhan and Elise Spainhour requesting zoning change from R-4, B-1, B-2, IL and IG to R-3 Residential had been approved with restrictions. There will only be single-family homes by Bratcher Estates. Mr. Robards also reported that the draft copy of the new zoning regulations had been distributed. He will get a copy to City Hall as soon as possible for review by the Council.

Board of Adjustments Appointee Scott Isert reported that the request from Salt River Development Co, LLC requesting a variance to reduce the number of required parking spaces from 930 to 213 at 271 Omega Parkway had been approved and the request from Isaiah Sharp requesting a variance to allow the applicant to construct a multi-family dwelling that will encroach 3’ into the side yard setback requirement at the northeast section of Highland Boulevard and W Blue Lick Road had also been approved.

Police Chief Ron Morris reported that 15 code enforcement cases had been opened in the last four to five weeks and two citations had been issued. He also stated he had given the Council a copy of a fee structure for charging fees to recoup some costs the police department incurs. Chief Morris also reported that the Explorer Post is a dead issue at this time. There was not much interest at Bullitt Central and the Boy Scouts have had layoffs.

Don Cundiff asked when the Adam Shepherd Parkway would be completed through to Highway 61? Mayor Sohm stated plans are for completion by summer 2004. He stated he has a meeting in Frankfort on Wednesday to discuss road plans in Shepherdsville.

Mayor Sohm stated he would like to encourage everyone in Shepherdsville and Mt. Washington to write the Governor, State Representatives and State Senators requesting the Highway 61 and 44 projects move forward.

Don Cundiff stated that 2^nd Street by the underpass was really rough and in bad shape. PWF Walls stated he would put some cold patch down.

Mr. Cundiff stated that the sign on the underpass that allows three cars at a time to go through is missing He asked that it be replaced.

Mr. Cundiff also asked about the house by the old water plant. Mayor Sohm stated there are plans to donate that property to the Greater Bullitt County Youth Football League who are waiting on word from the estate.

Mr. Cundiff also asked if the City has regulations on massage parlors or adult bookstores? Mayor Sohm answered no more than any other business. City Attorney Wantland stated they are governed by state statute.

Margaret Moore stated that Cedarview needs drainage behind the houses.

Mayor Sohm asked for a motion to adjourn to executive session to discuss land acquisition, litigation and personnel. James Watkins made motion to adjourn to executive session. Stacey Cline 2^nd. Motion carried 6-0.

Larry Hatfield made motion to return to regular session. Stacey Cline 2^nd. Motion carried 6-0. City Attorney Wantland stated the Mayor has been advised on how to proceed.

Larry Hatfield made motion to adjourn. Stacey Cline 2^nd. Motion carried 6-0. Meeting adjourned at 9:44 p.m.

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