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February 27, 2006

 

Mayor Sohm welcomed and thanked everyone for attending the meeting.

 

Reverend David Naylor, St. Aloysius Catholic Church gave the invocation.

 

The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was said.

 

Mayor Sohm called the meeting to order at 6:38 p.m.

 

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

 

Stacey Cline made motion to dispense with reading of 2/13/2006 regular meeting minutes. Tony Miller 2nd. Motion carried 6-0.

 

After some discussion about the minutes City Attorney Joe Wantland read from page 2 paragraph 2 through page 3 paragraph 7. Margaret Moore made motion to open the floor for discussion of page three, paragraph 6 of the February 13th minutes. Trina Summer 2nd but recused herself from the vote. Motion carried 5-0.

 

City Attorney Wantland stated that we already voted and they have already been approved and what’s approved is a record. There is an audio tape of it and there is written minutes. So you’re going to be listening to the same thing you’ve heard again and talking about whether or not what you voted on was correct.

 

Councilwoman Trina Summers stated she doesn’t think Mr. Farris and Mr. Wooldridge agreed to the same thing in regard to the orientation of the loading docks.

 

Councilman Tony Miller stated he doesn’t feel this should be re-discussed because all parties that were present at the last meeting are not present at this meeting and they should be here.

 

Councilwoman Faith Portman asked what Mr. Hamilton did agree to. City Attorney Joe Wantland stated his understanding was the loading docks would not be facing toward Heritage Hill and they would thus not be facing toward the east side.

 

Attorney John Wooldridge, present on behalf of Mr. Hamilton stated he did not address this during the meeting. Mr. Hamilton had a diagram showing if buildings were oriented one way the docks would be on opposite side. He stated there would be no docks of east side of building.

 

Mayor Sohm stated that just for the record Mr. Hamilton, the way that paragraph is written do you agree or do you think it needs changes to it. Mr. Hamilton stated as long as we agree that’s the way it was written.

 

Steve Plenge stated he disagrees with turning the building and having docks on the side. He stated the side is not opposite, “opposite means opposite”. That’s what he thought the Council had agreed to that night. Mayor Sohm asked Mr. Plenge if he disagreed with that paragraph. Mr. Plenge stated he agrees with the paragraph. He disagrees that if you turn the building the other way. It reads that if you orient the building to the property line which means if you run the building parallel to the property line you would have the docks on the opposite side of the building. But turning the buildings the other way and having the docks on the side is not opposite.

Mayor Sohm stated we should not lose sight of the fact that Mr. Hamilton would have to sign a list of restrictions and have to agree to them. If he decides not to sign that then we’re back to square one. So this may be a mute point.

 

Emily Monarch, Attorney for Heritage Hill who works with Eric Farris stated obviously there is disagreement now and there probably will be disagreement in the future over what the Council voted on. We were all here last time and there were people saying lots of different things. We just want to make sure that what you voted on is actually what happened and not something different. If you leave this hole in your minutes then lawyers on both sides are going to argue what it means rather than you having a chance to say what it means. And I believe last time you voted on this ordinance because you believed that the loading docks would be opposite the Heritage Hill property regardless of the way the building was turned. Mayor Sohm stated he doesn’t think anyone in this audience can tell the Council what they voted on the Council has to determine that themselves and he stated he hopes that you’re not suggesting or threatening to sue the City if they don’t agree. Ms. Monarch stated she’s not threatening that.

 

Trina Summers made motion to close discussion from the floor. Margaret Moore 2nd. Motion carried 6-0.

 

Councilwoman Summers stated the next question is, are the minutes correct as written and it appears that everyone agrees that opposite was said. So that would mean that it reads that he stated he could orient the buildings and the parking lot and the loading docks will be placed on the opposite side of the building to the property line. So does that not make the minutes correct.  After further discussion Trina Summers made motion to approve minutes as written. Tony Miller 2nd. Motion tied 3-3. Mayor Sohm broke the tie in favor to approve minutes. Minutes approved as written 4-3.

 

Mayor Sohm announced that a ceremony for the opening of the Railroad Crossing at

Adam Shepherd Parkway
would be March 1st at 5:00 p.m.

 

Motion was made by Stacey Cline and 2nd by Trina Summers to remove rezoning request from James Judd and Martha Judd from table for discussion. Motion carried 6-0. City Attorney Wantland read 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. Mr. and Mrs. Judd were present at the meeting to answer questions the Council had regarding this request. City Attorney Wantland asked Mr. and Mrs. Judd if they agree to have one single family dwelling on the property with the restrictions set by the Planning Commission. Mr. and Mrs. Judd agreed. Trina Summers made motion to rezone property. Margaret Moore 2nd. Motion carried 6-0. (This Ordinance will be numbered 006-689.)

 

City Attorney Wantland stated that Mr. Stout was unable to attend this meeting due to a prior commitment. Jessica Speigelhalder was present on behalf of Mr. Stout. She again stated the only thing staying on the existing sign was the poles. City Attorney Wantland stated that he had spoken with Mr. Stout and after some research has learned that the City owns the property where the sign is located. Stacey Cline made motion to get rid of the whole thing, pave area and make into a turning lane. Faith Portman 2nd. Motion carried 6-0.

 

Susan Harrison was again present to address the Council about a letter of support for a project on

Salt Well Drive
to receive low income housing tax credit. Councilwoman Stacey Cline stated she spoke at the last meeting on how bad the other development looked that the City sent a letter of support for. She stated that she had gone out again this evening and looked at and was amazed at the difference and how good it looked. She stated the only thing she was concerned about was people parking in yards and on curbs. Ms. Harrison stated that something could be put in something that would prevent people from driving in yards and on green space. Mayor Sohm stated he has concern over the serious drainage issues in this area. Ms. Harrison stated she had spoken with Mr. Tom Givhan and he is bringing in dirt to build up the area and putting in a pond. Councilwoman Trina Summers stated she has an issue with this because of flooding surrounding property. Faith Portman made motion to table this request so it can be further investigated. Alan Wetzel 2nd. Ms. Harrison stated this request could not wait until the next meeting because the deadline for submitting the letter will be past by then. Vote was taken 2-3-1. Motion dies to table request. Ms. Harrison stated the letter does not have to say the City supports the project be placed on this site only that it supports a 48 unit project to be built and managed by CARE Kentucky. Councilman Tony Miller stated he thinks we are making a mistake. Mayor Sohm stated we could support the project if the Council has the opportunity to decide on its location. Stacey Cline made motion to support the project with Council having the opportunity to decide on its location. Faith Portman 2nd. Motion carried 6-0.


City Attorney Joe Wantland opened bid for design and construction of a right turn lane on KY 480 eastbound at

Omega Parkway
. He stated there was only one bid from Flynn Brothers for $100,501. Trina Summers made motion to accept bid. Tony Miller 2nd. Motion carried 6-0. Mayor Sohm stated the City owes a big debt of gratitude to Bob Fouts who was instrumental in getting this project funded.

 

Wastewater Treatment Plant Superintendent Mike Schroeder reported that a new employee had been hired to work in the Sewer Department; Daniel Crowder, and he will be at the next meeting to meet everyone. WWTPS Schroeder stated he tried to help David Strange video the old jail but couldn’t get down underneath with the camera. He stated the more equipment would be purchased that would hopefully allow him to finish videoing.

 

Mayor Sohm stated that the fence has been started at the old cemetery on

First Street
. After some discussion on the fence it was decided that it needs another section. He stated it looks very good. He also stated that the deceleration lane on Highway 480 and
Conestoga Parkway
 opening is scheduled by Spring.

 

Mayor Sohm reported that we have not received the playground equipment that was ordered for

First Street
and Frank Simon Park as yet but that we have received the order confirmation.

 

City Attorney Wantland read Resolution 06-03 between the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet and the City of Shepherdsville to take over

Conestoga Parkway
(upon its completion) and
Adam Shepherd Parkway
.  Faith Portman made motion to approve. Stacey Cline 2nd. Motion carried 6-0.

 

Stacey Cline made motion to approve payment of February bills. Faith Portman 2nd. Motion carried 6-0.

 

Planning Commission Appointee Ben Robards stated there was one rezoning request for Shepherdsville; Joiners Drywall to B-1.

 

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

 

Councilwoman Trina Summers stated she had received a call from Wilbur Raymond on a drainage issue. She stated he was willing to allow the City to continue the work on his property. Mayor Sohm stated that the Louisville Water Company was taking care of this for Mr. Raymond. Councilwoman Summers stated that Mr. Raymond would like the City to complete. Mayor Sohm stated the City built the line going from the end of Grandview to the lake and water is piped at Enlow’s property to the gully. He stated he would like to wait and see what Louisville Water Company does and then address this further. Councilwoman Summers also stated that Scott Quisenberry was very interested in joining the Recreation Committee.

Councilwoman Faith Portman asked if Public Works Foreman Jesse Walls had gone to talk with Mrs. Wilkerson on Old S. Preston Highway about some drainage issues. Water is under her house in back. Public Works Foreman Walls stated he had been to see her but she hadn’t been home.

 

Councilwoman Margaret Moore stated she had also talked with Wilbur Raymond and she feels he seems happy with the work Louisville Water Company is doing. She stated his concern was with the Riverview project.

 

Mayor Sohm asked for a motion to adjourn to executive session to discuss personnel. Faith Portman made motion to adjourn to executive session. Alan Wetzel 2nd. Motion carried 6-0.

 

Faith Portman made motion to return to regular session. Margaret Moore 2nd. Motion carried 6-0.

 

City Attorney Wantland reported that the Council had given the Mayor instructions on how to proceed and he would do so.

 

Stacey Cline made motion to adjourn. Faith Portman 2nd. Motion carried 6-0. Meeting adjourned at 9:22 p.m.

 

 

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Tammy Owen, City Clerk                                                                     Joseph G. Sohm, Mayor
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