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OCTOBER 6, 2003

Mayor Sohm welcomed and thanked everyone for attending the meeting.

Pastor Randy Pace, Family Worship Center 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.

Stacey Cline made motion to dispense with reading of 9/22/2003 regular meeting minutes. Don Cundiff 2^nd. Motion carried 6-0.

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

Mayor Sohm announced that the Shepherdsville Fire Department received a donation from the Shepherdsville Homecoming Committee Association in support of a full time citywide fire department.

Mayor Sohm announced that the Chamber of Commerce Dinner would be on Thursday, October 9^th and asked if any of the Council wanted to attend to let him know.

Mayor Sohm read a thank you note that the City received from Gordon Food Service.

Mayor Sohm announced that Family Medicine Associates would host an open house at their new facility in Mt. Washington on Wednesday, October 8^th from 4-8 p.m.

City Attorney Joe Wantland had second reading of Ordinance 003-(number to be assigned) Series 2003 authorizing the issuance of up to $85,000,000 principal amount of the City of Shepherdsville taxable industrial building revenue bonds, Series 2003 (Institutional Distributors, Inc. project (Gordon Food Service)). James Watkins made motion to approve. Margaret Moore 2^nd. Motion carried 6-0. (This Ordinance will be numbered 003-603.)

Rob Campbell and Toby Spalding with Qk4 were present at the meeting to further discuss Pump Station #1. The Council received a handout detailing the options the City has for pump station #1. The first is to upgrade the station at the approximate cost of $150,000. The other option is to relocate and upgrade the station at the approximate cost of $700,000. At the last meeting Joe Pavoni suggested borrowing the additional $700,000 from the existing KIA money available from the current project. After further discussion Don Cundiff asked how the City would pay the money back and Larry Hatfield asked how much debt the sewer plant has. It was decided to gather that information and discuss this item further at the October 27^th meeting.

Mayor Sohm asked the Council if they had looked at and were ready to discuss changes to the Personnel Policy? Larry Hatfield stated that he thinks the two sewer plant employees who did not receive a raise after six months should receive a $0.50 raise. Mayor Sohm stated all we can do is change the Ordinance to state that employees will receive a six-month raise and make it retroactive for these two employees if the Council chooses. He stated he feels this matter should be discussed in executive session.

Wastewater Treatment Plant Superintendent Mike Schroeder reported that the UV light software problem had been fixed but there are other problems being worked on.

There were no reports from the Historical Committee or Transportation/Beautification Committee.

Mayor Sohm reported that Tom Taylor, Chairman of the Recreation Committee had received two inquiries about using the park. Mr. Taylor will meet with the two entities and report the details back to the Council.

City Attorney Wantland read Resolution 03-27 authorizing the Mayor to sign an agreement between the Transportation Cabinet and the City stating that the City will construct new sidewalks along a portion of KY Highway 44 and along High School Road. Don Cundiff made motion to approve. James Watkins 2^nd. Motion carried 6-0.

City Attorney Wantland had first summary reading of Ordinance 003-(number to be assigned) annexing unincorporated territory adjoining the City (Ken Sherley property).

At the last meeting discussion was held on curbs and gutters on Conestoga Parkway. Mayor Sohm stated that he had received a drawing from Flynn Brothers detailing the items of concern that the Council had. Flynn Brothers has agreed to the following: the median would be landscaped and trees planted to provide a treed-boulevard effect; turning lanes would be installed at the proposed lot lines in the 400’ to 500’ lengths; sidewalks would be installed on the east side of the roadway within a sidewalk entrance and roadside ditches will discharge into detention basins throughout the park. The letter also stated that per previous discussions, the sidewalks and landscaping would be a part of the restriction of the park.

Mayor Sohm reported that we had received a drawing from the Conference Centre on a new sign they would like to place at the entrance in the median.

Bobby Elkins who lives at 309 Old Ford Road addressed the Council about the recurring problem he is having with water runoff on his property and about the road that was damaged during construction of the new plant. He stated that the City was supposed to fix his property back to where it would drain properly. Mr. Elkins also stated he would like to have an answer by the end of the week on the purchase of his property. Mayor Sohm stated he would call Judy Construction about fixing the road. Larry Hatfield asked what it would take to fix this drainage problem. Public Works Foreman Jesse Walls stated the City could put a tile in but he’s not sure that would eliminate the problem completely.

Duane Price, 361 Buckman Street, addressed the Council concerning fire protection. He stated he is ready to purchase a house in The Pointe subdivision and understands that this is in Zoneton’s fire protection district. He stated he is concerned about having to pay two taxes for fire protection and would like an explanation. City Attorney Wantland stated that the Council is fighting this so that people do not have to pay two taxes. He stated if anyone has concerns they need to let Judge Waller know.

Planning Commission Appointee Ben Robards stated there was nothing new for Shepherdsville.

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

Assistant Fire Chief William Hamlin asked City Attorney Wantland about the lawsuit. City Attorney Wantland stated there is no final decision yet.

Mayor Sohm stated that the fire department was going to purchase a thermal imaging camera with money donated by the Shepherdsville Homecoming Committee and state aid money.

Fire Department Major Dannye Allen introduced Charlie Keys, an architect who has been working with the fire department on plans for remodeling the old water plant to become a training facility for firefighters. Mr. Keys showed the Council drawings on the new training facility. He stated that the next phase to continue to layout design would cost approximately $1900.

Mayor Sohm thanked Mr. Keys for his time and effort on this project.

Don Cundiff made motion to approve $1900 for next phase of layout design for new fire training facility. Margaret Moore 2^nd. Motion carried 6-0.

James Watkins asked City Attorney Wantland if there was no decision on the lawsuit why the County was sending tax bills out with the fire protection district tax on them? City Attorney Wantland stated they had received a letter from the State telling them to bill fire protection districts on the City’s tax bills.

Don Cundiff asked what the status was on the Paroquet Springs sign? Mayor Sohm answered that Danny Rayhill and Kenny Stout own the sign and that he would try to make contact with them and set a meeting to discuss it’s removal.

Larry Hatfield stated that he had spoken with Steve Frye who lives at 424 Fincastle Way and Mr. Frye has some grading that needs to be repaired.

Mr. Hatfield also asked about the repairs to be made at River Oaks. He asked PWF Walls to check into this.

Mayor Sohm asked for a motion to adjourn to executive session to discuss personnel, litigation and purchase of property. Don Cundiff made motion to adjourn to executive session. Larry Hatfield 2^nd. Motion carried 6-0.

James Watkins made motion to return to regular session. Don Cundiff 2^nd. Motion carried 6-0.

City Attorney Wantland stated that the Mayor and City Attorney had been given specific instruction on land acquisition and action will be taken at a later date.

Don Cundiff made motion to adjourn. Larry Hatfield 2^nd. Motion carried 6-0. Meeting adjourned at 9:24 p.m.

APPROVED:                                                                                       ATTEST:

Joseph G. Sohm, Mayor                                                               Tammy Owen, City Clerk