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January 23, 2006

 

Mayor Sohm welcomed and thanked everyone for taking time from their busy schedules to attend 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 6:33 p.m.

 

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

 

Stacey Cline made motion to dispense with reading of 1/9/2006 regular meeting minutes. Trina Summers 2nd. Motion carried 5-0.

 

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

 

Mayor Sohm stated that Councilman Tony Miller was not present due to a family friend passing away.

 

Mayor Sohm introduced Larry Hatfield who asked to address the Council in regard to the election for the office of County Clerk. Mr. Hatfield also stated that he is currently the Solid Waste Coordinator for the County and that the State is trying to take away the litter abatement money that counties and cities receive for litter abatement. Mayor Sohm asked if this also included eliminating the tire amnesty program and Mr. Hatfield stated he was not sure about that program but that he would check and find out.

 

Mayor Sohm introduced Clinton Saul a resident of Shepherdsville to again address the Council on the fire district issue. He stated that he attended a meeting of the Nichols Fire District Board of Trustees. He stated he asked about mutual aid with Shepherdsville and was told there is no mutual aid. Mr. Saul asked the Mayor to speak with the Shepherdsville firefighters and ask if there are any issues with working with Nichols. He asked if Bratcher Estates could withdraw from the Nichols fire district. City Attorney Joe Wantland stated he didn’t think so but possibly with a referendum. City Attorney Wantland added that there are statutory guidelines to add a referendum to the ballot and he did not think Mr. Saul had enough time. City Attorney Wantland stated citizens could sue the fire districts and make them accountable.

 

Mayor Sohm announced the ground breaking ceremony for the police/fire building was a great success with over 100 in attendance.

 

Mayor Sohm introduced Jessica Speigelhalder to address the Council about the sign on

Paroquet Springs Drive
owned by Kenny Stout. She reported that construction will begin in April to replace the old sign. She stated nine of the twelve slots on the sign had been sold on a five year contract. The sign will be two sided plastic, lighted and be placed on the existing pylons. City Attorney Wantland asked who owned the island. Ms. Speigelhalder stated the deed said Old Springs Plaza, Kenny Stout, owner. Ms. Speigelhalder was asked if the sign would be maintained. She stated she can’t promise it will be maintained but as long as she’s employed by Mr. Stout she will take responsibility to keep the sign maintained. She stated the island would be landscaped and they were looking for landscapers at this time. City Attorney Wantland stated that the City will probably object to this project. He stated the City would like to see the metal poles gone. The sign is deplorable and the City has been asking for several years for something to be done with it. Ms. Speigelhalder stated that is why each advertiser is being asked to sign a five year contract that will help maintain the lights and look of the sign and the landscaping around it. Councilwoman Stacey Cline stated she feels five years is too long. City Attorney Wantland stated that the City would like something done by the end of April. Ms. Speigelhalder stated she would like to bring the artwork for the signs and also the landscaping design to a meeting and let the Council see the improvements. Mayor Sohm stated he would prefer a low profile sign and remove the sign in the thoroughfare.

 

Michael Sweeten with Rumpke was present at the meeting to further discuss Rumpke’s request for a price adjustment to Shepherdsville customers due to the increase in fuel charges. After some discussion Trina Summers made motion to take no action on this issue. Stacey Cline 2nd. Councilwoman Cline stated she questions raising rates when a four year contract was agreed on and there is also still major concerns over garbage pick up from many Shepherdsville residents. There were comments made from other Council members stating problems residents are still having. Mr. Sweeten told the Council he would be back on the 13th of February to address these issues. At this time vote was taken. Motion carried to take no action on this request 5-0.

 

There were no reports from the Sewer, Historical or Transportation/Beautification Committees.

 

Mayor Sohm reported from the Recreation Committee that he and Councilwoman Margaret Moore had met with Steve Norton with Bluegrass Recreation and Mr. Norton has put together a package to place play equipment at First Street Park and to repair playground equipment at Frank Simon City Park. The cost will be approximately $8000. Installation would be another $3000; but if the City Works Department can install we will save that money. Public Works Foreman Jesse Walls stated they could install the playground equipment. Councilwoman Moore asked Mayor Sohm about shelter benches and he stated he had not gotten a price on them yet.

 

City Attorney Wantland had first reading of Ordinance 006-(number to be assigned) on request by James Judd and Martha Judd to rezone 1.4 acres, more or less, located at

158 Cedar Grove Road
from Agricultural to R-4 Residential.

 

City Attorney Wantland had first reading of Ordinance 006-(number to be assigned) on request by Mary T. Hamilton Living Trust, Mary Ann Miller Revocable Trust, Sarah Nell McDade Revocable Trust, James C. Hamilton Living Trust, Charles L. Hamilton Living Trust and James C. Hamilton and Lora Hamilton to rezone 86 acres, more or less, located at 1788 and 1889 Cedar Grove Road from Agricultural and R-2 Residential to B-1 Highway Business.

 

City Attorney Wantland had first reading of Ordinance 006-(number to be assigned) on request by Mary T. Hamilton Living Trust, Mary Ann Miller Revocable Trust, Sarah Nell McDade Revocable Trust, James C. Hamilton Living Trust, and the Charles L. Hamilton Living Trust to rezone 181.79 acres, more or less, located at the end of Mooney Lane from Agricultural, R-2 Residential and Stream Valley Reserve to IL Light Industrial.

 

City Attorney Wantland had first reading of Ordinance 006-(number to be assigned) on request by Clarence Hardesty, III, Kimberly Hardesty, Russell Hardesty, Rhonda Hardesty and Roberts Pilkenton to rezone ½ acre, more or less, located at 1357 Highway 44 East from R-1 Residential to B-2 Central Business.

 

Mayor Sohm stated the second reading of these Ordinances will be February 13th.

 

City Attorney Wantland opened bids on general liability and property insurance coverage required by the City. He stated two bids were received. The first from the Kentucky League of Cities with two quotes enclosed: $5000 deductible for $121,146; $15,000 deductible for $116,200. Mr. David Smith was present to answer any question on this bid. The next bid was from Lee & Marshall (St. Paul) for a continuation of the current policy for $107,493. Melinda Lewis was present to answer any questions about the bid. She stated this has a $1000 deductible and the rate actually decreased from the previous year. She also stated that this policy included $1289 for Terrorism coverage. Mr. Smith stated that the Terrorism coverage in not separated out in the KLC bid. Both Ms. Lewis and Mr. Smith went into detail with the Council on what their policies cover. After this presentation Trina Summers made motion to accept the Lee & Marshall bid for $107,493. Stacey Cline 2nd. Motion carried 5-0.

 

Stacey Cline made motion to approve payment of the January bills. Trina Summers 2nd. Motion carried 5-0.

 

Sign In Speakers: Don Thomas, 196 North Buckman addressed the Council stating that at 5:00 this evening an officer came to his home stating he was sent (on a request from Mr. Thomas’ ex-wife) to check on his son. While there Mr. Thomas stated they got into a confrontation and the officer cursed him (Mr. Thomas used profanity) and Mayor Sohm stated he was out of line. City Attorney Wantland then asked the police officer present to escort Mr. Thomas from the meeting. Mayor Sohm asked Mr. Thomas to put his complaint in writing and give it to the Police Chief.

 

Planning Commission Appointee Ben Robards stated there were four cases for Shepherdsville: Judd, two Hamilton cases and Hardesty. He stated all had been approved with restrictions.

 

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

 

Councilwoman Margaret Moore stated the area across from Bullitt Central is becoming a dump and she would like to do something about signs.

 

Councilwoman Trina Summers stated she wanted to thank Jailer Danny Fackler for having inmates pick up trash at the entrance to the City on Highway 61.

 

Councilwoman Stacey Cline wanted to thank City for having streets cleaned.

 

Councilman Alan Wetzel also wanted to thank City for having streets cleaned.

 

City Attorney Wantland stated the consumer price index increase for 2005 was 2.7%.

 

Trina Summers made motion to adjourn. Stacey Cline 2nd. Motion carried 5-0. Meeting adjourned at 8:13 p.m.

 

ATTEST:                                                                                             APPROVED:

 

 

 

Tammy Owen, City Clerk                                                                     Joseph G. Sohm, Mayor
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