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JULY 14, 2003

Mayor Sohm welcomed and thanked everyone for attending the meeting.

Reverend Tom LaHue, North Bullitt Christian Church gave the invocation.

The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was said.

Mayor Sohm called the meeting to order at 6:32 p.m.

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

Don Cundiff made motion to dispense with reading of 6/23/2003 regular meeting minutes. James Watkins 2^nd. Motion carried 5-0.

James Watkins made motion to approve minutes as printed. Stacey Cline 2^nd. Motion carried 5-0.

Mayor Sohm announced that the 2002-2003 Audit would begin on July 28^th.

Mayor Sohm stated that the July 4^th fireworks display was a great success and he read a note from Elaine Wilson, Executive Director of the Bullitt County Conference Centre and Tourism Commission thanking the City for all it’s help. (Larry Hatfield came in at this time.)

Mayor Sohm introduced David Presnell Jr. to give an update on the Kroger store and bypass road. Mr. Presnell reported that the Kroger project is well underway. He stated that since original plans were made the project has expanded to a 48,000 square foot store and plans are to be open by Thanksgiving. Mr. Presnell stated there are also several other anchor stores and some cinemas that have committed to locating at this site. Mr. Presnell also reported that bids would be taken in early August for the Adam Shepherd Parkway. He stated that due to having excess money the bypass to Gap in the Knob will also be started.

Larry Hatfield asked where the road would come out on Highway 44 East? Mr. Presnell stated the road would come out on Highway 44 where it is now beside the McDonalds.

Mr. Hatfield asked where the road would come out on 61? Mr. Presnell stated the road would now come out at Gap in the Knob and also the entrance to the Robards property.

Mayor Sohm reported that paving to areas affected by the sewer project is anticipated to begin Thursday of this week. The restoration is 90-95% complete.

There was no report from the Historical Committee.

Mayor Sohm stated the Transportation Committee report coincides with the paving of additional streets. He stated at least half of Eastview Drive would be paved and Plum and Abbott will be repaired.

There was no report from the Recreation Committee; however, Mayor Sohm stated that the play equipment the public works department put in on First Street looks good. He also stated that Tom Taylor, Chairman of the Recreation Committee had met with a representative from Bernheim Forest today.

City Attorney Wantland had second reading and public hearing on Ordinance 003-(number to be assigned) proposing annexation of unincorporated territory adjoining the City of Shepherdsville (Valley View Farm).

Ted Korfhage, co-owner of Valley View Farm was present to answer any questions. He stated that there are 839 acres after the last survey.

Larry Hatfield asked Mr. Korfhage if he was aware of the new ordinance that just went into effect regarding a sewer capacity charge for each home in this development? Mr. Korfhage stated that he was aware of the new ordinance.

Stan Kapso asked Mr. Korfhage what his plan for open burning would be in this new development? Mr. Korfhage answered he would follow the same guidelines that the City does in regard to burning.

City Attorney Wantland stated the City does have restrictions for burning.

Mayor Sohm stated there are new considerations for the non-attainment zone that will go in effect in the near future. This could effect open burning in the City.

City Attorney Wantland asked Mr. Korfhage when construction would begin? Mr. Korfhage stated that plans are for patio homes, garden homes and a golf course. Construction should start by next spring.

Gary Board voiced concern over what this development would do to traffic on Cedar Grove Road and asked if Mr. Korfhage would put up a fence around the development.

 Mr. Korfhage stated that he has had three different surveys done and will go by the new survey just completed for property boundary. He stated he would not build a fence around the development.

Brenda Board voiced her concern about where the golf course would be located on the property.

Mr. Korfhage stated that design has not been completed so at this time he does not know where the golf course will be located.

City Attorney Wantland stated that Cedar Grove Road is a state right of way and the developer of this property cannot do anything to the road.

Mayor Sohm stated that when the Industrial Park was built he went to Frankfort to try and get money to widen the road. He stated he would make the same effort for this project.

At this time Don Cundiff made motion to pass the annexation request. Stacey Cline 2^nd. Motion carried 6-0.

Mayor Sohm stated that at the last meeting Margaret Moore had expressed her desire to place flowers and shrubs at the Paroquet Springs entrance to help enhance the area. He stated that he called Jim Rice with Flynn Brothers and spoke to him about the beautification project that was discussed a couple years ago. Mr. Rice stated he would use the same figures that Mindel Scott prepared and get a commitment from the surrounding business owners to share the cost of the improvement. He stated that enhancing one median could make a huge difference.

Mayor Sohm stated he would like to get the curb built and do some grading and planting.

Mr. Rice suggested talking with the YMCA and Rios.

Don Cundiff stated we should check on the cost and talk with Rios and the YMCA then discuss this further.

City Attorney Wantland read a Resolution approving funding for the 1975 American LaFrance Aerial fire truck refurbish. Margaret Moore made motion to approve. Don Cundiff 2^nd. Motion carried 6-0.

City Attorney Wantland had first reading of Ordinance 003-(number to be assigned) confirming annexation of unincorporated territory adjoining the City of Shepherdsville (Valley View Farm).

City Attorney Wantland had first reading of Ordinance 003-(number to be assigned) proposing annexation of unincorporated territory adjoining the City of Shepherdsville (Phillip & Marsha Leigh/Eagle Heights Baptist Church). City Attorney Wantland stated this is a consensual annexation.

Mr. Stan Kapso addressed the council regarding open burning. He stated that he thinks the new ordinance the City just passed on garbage clean up was great. He stated he still has concerns about open burning in the City.

Mayor Sohm stated that in the coming year there are new state regulations on open burning that will be stricter on Bullitt County.

Mayor Sohm also stated that if City Attorney Wantland can assure the City could pass a stricter ordinance the City would do so.

Planning Commission Appointee Ben Robards reported there were two new rezoning requests for Shepherdsville. The John Miller, George Dilley, Richard Haarman and Eugene Paul case and the Joiners Drywall LLC case. He reported that the Planning Commission had denied both requests.

Board of Adjustments Appointee Scott Isert was present at the meeting and reported that the request for a conditional use permit to erect a 199-foot AM radio tower by Tower Site Land had been tabled.

Mayor Sohm stated that he had requested the issue be tabled because the City has not received plans on the development as stipulated by Ordinance.

City Attorney Wantland stated that he had prepared documents 30 to 40 days ago that have not been returned. He stated he believes the easements need to be put in place before the development proceeds.

Mr. Isert asked if someone from the City would be at the next meeting? Mayor Sohm stated he could be there.

City Attorney Wantland stated he has spoken with Roy Tanner with the KOA and he is interested in working with the City to get this resolved.

Roy Tanner stated he has done a lot of research on the tower and it does not appear there will be any problems with the tower. He stated he is not opposed to the tower but he is concerned about the City getting their easements.

Mayor Sohm stated he wants to make sure the Council sees the plans.

Larry Hatfield suggested sending a certified letter to the tower developer asking them to attend the next meeting.

City Attorney Wantland stated the two biggest issues are easements and the water line.

Assistant Fire Chief Terry Whittaker suggested that when talking with the tower developer if the City could inquire if a VHF radio frequency antenna could be placed on it.

Don Cundiff stated that he had received a call from Jack Porter about the capacity charge. He stated that Mr. Porter asked that since Beechwood Estates is already started would he be required to pay the capacity charge?

Mayor Sohm stated that he had also received a call from Richard Miles regarding that question. He asked City Attorney Wantland to look at the ordinance and if he can’t determine if developments already started should pay the charge he would ask the Council to decide.

Margaret Moore asked what could be done about someone having continuous a yard sale? Mayor Sohm stated we would check for an ordinance on yard sales.

Mayor Sohm asked for a motion to adjourn to executive session to discuss personnel and possible litigation.

Margaret Moore made motion to adjourn to executive session. Don Cundiff 2^nd. Motion carried 6-0.

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

Mayor Sohm stated there was no action taken.

Don Cundiff made motion to adjourn. Larry Hatfield 2^nd. Motion carried 6-0. Meeting adjourned at 8:57 p.m.

APPROVED:                                                                                       ATTEST:

Joseph G. Sohm, Mayor                                                               Tammy Owen, City