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January 9, 2006

Mayor Sohm welcomed and thanked everyone for attending the meeting.

Pastor 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 6:38 p.m.

In attendance were Council members Stacey Cline, Tony Miller, Margaret Moore, Faith Portman, and Trina Summers.

Stacey Cline made motion to dispense with reading of 12/12/2005 regular meeting minutes. Faith Portman 2^nd. Motion carried 5-0.

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

Mayor Sohm introduced Shelly Strong, Chairman of the Shepherdsville Raiders Youth Football Organization who presented the Mayor and Council with a plague in appreciation for all the City does for the youth in their Organization by giving them a place to practice that they can call “home”.

Mayor Sohm announced that City Hall would be closed on Monday, January 16^th in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

Mayor Sohm announced that he had signed a one year contract with Sweeping Corp. of American to clean the City streets on a monthly basis.

City Attorney Joe Wantland had second reading of Ordinance 006-(number to be assigned) confirming annexation of unincorporated territory adjoining the City of Shepherdsville, Bullitt County, Kentucky. (This is property owned by Claude & Pauline Lundy located at Chillicoop & Phelps Road.) Mr. Lundy stated the property would be used to develop a subdivision. He stated he could not get the road cut down because of time and money and he was unable to get the approval in time. He stated the road would be coming out at the high spot so people can see both ways when coming out of the subdivision. Councilwoman Moore asked if the speed limit in that area could be reduced. Mayor Sohm stated he thought the speed limit was 35 through there now but he would check. Councilwoman Moore stated maybe we could put up another sign. Mr. Lundy stated the homes would be all brick except for the dormers and be at least 1300 square foot. Tony Miller made motion to approve annexation confirmation. Trina Summers 2^nd. Motion carried 5-0. (This Ordinance will be numbered 006-684.)

Wastewater Treatment Plant Superintendent reported from the Sewer Department that he was finishing up on vactor truck specs and hopes to put out for bid in the next few weeks.

Mayor Sohm reported from the Historical Committee that the City has been working with David Strange to get prices on a fence to go around the cemetery on

Mayor Sohm reported from the Transportation/Beautification Committee that he had met with District 5 and the widening of Highway 61 has been put back on the front burner. A tentative schedule is the north end in 2007, the Shepherdsville area in 2008 and the middle to hook both ends together in 2009.

There was nothing to report from the Recreation Committee.

City Attorney Wantland read Proclamation 06-01 proclaiming January 2006 as School Board Member Recognition Month. Councilwoman Moore suggested sending a letter to each Board Member thanking them for their service.

City Attorney Wantland read Resolution 06-01 approving and authorizing as assistance agreement with the Kentucky Rural Water Finance Corporation for the purpose of financing a construction project of the City. Mayor Sohm stated this was the bond agreement for the interceptor line. Payments will be $358,000 for 25 years. Mayor Sohm stated he feels we can do the project for approximately $5 million and we have three years to spend the money. Trina Summers made motion to authorize the Mayor to proceed with securing the Bond Agreement with the Kentucky Rural Water Finance Corporation. Stacey Cline 2^nd. Motion carried 5-0.

Planning Commission Appointee Ben Robards was not present at the meeting.

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

Police Chief Ron Morris invited the Mayor and Council to the DARE graduation at St. A on Wednesday, 9:45 a.m., and Shepherdsville Elementary on Friday at 1:30 p.m. He also reported that he had three officers who had recently graduated from accident reconstruction training. They all had a mid 90 grade average in the six week class. Chief Morris also reported that he had one officer starting Crime Scene Investigation training for a five week course with Louisville Metro Police Department. He stated this is free training and they have agreed to let one other officer go through the training. He stated this is invaluable experience in the collection of evidence. Chief Morris also reported the department will be getting a new canine dog this year and he is waiting to hear if the City is eligible for a grant. Chief Morris also stated that he has an officer going to polygraph school in August.

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

Stacey Cline made motion to adjourn to executive session. Tony Miller 2^nd. Motion carried 5-0.

Faith Portman made motion to return to regular session. Stacey Cline 2^nd. Motion carried 5-0.

City Attorney Wantland stated a motion was needed to authorize the Mayor to enter into a licensing agreement with Louisville Water Company for GIS services on an annual basis not to exceed $2500 a year with the initial cost under the sum of $25,000. Faith Portman made motion to authorize Mayor to enter into agreement with Louisville Water Company for purchasing data. Stacey Cline 2^nd. Motion carried 5-0.

City Attorney Wantland stated a motion was needed giving the Mayor authorization to negotiate a lease hold contract to acquire building space for our fire, police and other meeting areas. Faith Portman made motion to authorize Mayor to enter into a lease arrangement to lease space for the fire and police. Trina Summers 2^nd. Motion carried 5-0.

City Attorney Wantland stated we need a motion for the Mayor to be authorized to secure financing for equipment for this lease hold building not to exceed the sum of $300,000. Stacey Cline made motion to authorize the Mayor to secure funding. Trina Summers 2^nd. Motion carried 5-0.

City Attorney Wantland stated we need a motion to authorize the Mayor to attempt to secure a parcel of property that the City is interested in without further details of the parameters that the Council gave the Mayor in closed session. Margaret Moore made motion to authorize Mayor to attempt to secure this parcel. Faith Portman 2^nd. Motion carried 5-0.

Mayor Sohm stated that City Attorney Wantland had been instructed to follow up on some legal issues concerning the City.

Faith Portman made motion to adjourn. Margaret Moore 2^nd. Motion carried 5-0. Meeting adjourned at 9:18 p.m.

ATTEST:                                                                                             APPROVED:

Tammy Owen, City Clerk                                                                     Joseph G. Sohm, Mayor