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Home: Meeting Minutes List: Meeting Minutes March 13, 2006
Mayor Sohm welcomed and thanked everyone for attending the meeting. Reverend John Lehenbauer,
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, Tony Miller, Margaret Moore, Faith Portman, Trina Summers and Alan Wetzel.
Stacey Cline made motion to dispense with reading of 2/27/2006 regular meeting minutes. Tony Miller 2nd. Motion carried 6-0.
Councilwoman Trina Summers stated that on page 3, first paragraph, fourth line it should stat that Faith Portman made motion instead of Faith Portman stated she would like to table request. Councilwoman Summers asked the City Clerk to make that change and made motion to approve minutes as printed with correction. Tony Miller 2nd. Motion carried 6-0.
Mayor Sohm reported that the ceremony for the opening of the Railroad Crossing at
Wastewater Treatment Plant Superintendent Mike Schroeder introduced Daniel Crowder who will be working at the Sewer Plant.
Mayor Sohm introduced the City’s new engineer, Toby Spalding and welcomed him to the team.
There was no report from the Sewer Committee.
Mayor Sohm reported that the fence at the
There was no report from the Transportation/Beautification Committee.
Mayor Sohm reported that the playground equipment for
City Attorney Joe Wantland had first summary reading of Ordinance 006-(number to be assigned) amending Ordinance 005-658 an Ordinance providing Personnel Policies and Procedures for all employees of City Government located in the City of
City Attorney Wantland had first summary reading of Ordinance 006-(number to be assigned) an Ordinance relating to the establishment of a Civil Service Commission for the employees of the City of
Councilwoman Faith Portman had a few questions on page 8 and page 12 of the Ordinance that were explained to her. There were no other comments from the Council.
City Attorney Wantland had first reading of Ordinance 006-(number to be assigned) amending Ordinance 002-544 revising the compensation of the Mayor and City Council of the City of Shepherdsville for the term beginning January 1, 2007. City Attorney Wantland stated this issue needs to be addressed now because salary issues can’t be passed after May. He stated the Constitution provides the compensation for Mayors and Legislative body members based on the Consumer Price Index in 1949 adjusted for current years. He suggested raising the Council’s compensation to $7200 annually and the Mayor’s compensation to $49,000 annually.
George and Darlene Dishon were present at the meeting to ask the Council to subrogate their forgivable loan so that they can refinance their home. The amount due that will be forgiven in May 2006 is $4939.60. Tony Miller made motion to subrogate the loan for the Dishon’s. Margaret Moore 2nd. Motion carried 6-0.
Billy Roy Shepherd who is running for County Judge Executive was present at the meeting to introduce himself to the Council.
Planning Commission Appointee Ben Robards stated there was one rezoning request for Shepherdsville; Joiners Drywall from R-1 Residential to B-1 Highway Business. He stated there was no opposition to the request with one restriction of a 20 foot deeded easement to the State. He also stated that two subdivision plats for Heritage Hill had been approved; one for 25 lots and one for 14 lots.
Board of Adjustments Appointee Scott Isert was not present at the meeting.
Councilwoman Stacey Cline asked WWTPS Mike Schroeder about the first house in her subdivision that is having sewer problems. WWTPS Schroeder stated the line is surcharging and when the new interceptor line is complete this problem should be alleviated.
Councilwoman Margaret Moore asked is Advanced Auto had plans to plant shrubs at their store. City Engineer Toby Spalding stated he would contact them and ask their plans for plants and shrubs on their property.
Councilwoman Moore asked who is responsible for planting shrubs and trees on
Councilwoman Moore also stated that we have had several politicians come to the meeting to speak and she feels we should let everyone know they can do that. Mayor Sohm stated that the City Council meeting is not a forum for politicians and if anyone wants to sign in to speak, it is an open meeting and they will be allowed to speak.
Mayor Sohm asked for a motion to adjourn to executive session to discuss personnel and possible land purchase.
City Attorney Wantland stated that he wanted to acknowledge that Mr. Stout is here tonight and he’s asked him not to speak. He stated Mr. Stout has an attorney and he has given the Council a copy of the correspondence. He thanked Mr. Stout for coming to the meeting.
Trina Summers made motion to adjourn to executive session. Faith Portman 2nd. Motion carried 6-0.
Trina Summers made motion to return to regular session. Alan Wetzel 2nd. Motion carried 6-0.
City Attorney Wantland stated for the members of the press a meeting was held there is action to be taken. It is acquisition of property. Mayor Sohm asked for a motion to purchase the property in question and pay for the site work and location. Tony Miller made motion to purchase property. Margaret Moore 2nd. Motion carried 6-0.
City Attorney Wantland announced that our Mayor has been selected to serve on a National Board of the National League of Cities, the Community and Economic Development Policy & Advocacy Committee. He was chosen from a slate of candidates nationwide. He stated this is a very proud accomplishment. City Attorney Wantland stated that the Mayor had a meeting in
Trina Summers made motion to adjourn. Alan Wetzel 2nd. Motion carried 6-0. Meeting adjourned at 8:50 p.m.
ATTEST: APPROVED:
Tammy Owen, City Clerk Joseph G. Sohm, Mayor Adam Shepherd Parkway. Mayor Sohm stated the contractor would be this upon completion of the road.First Streetand Frank E. Simon parks is in and will be put in by the Public Works Department when the weather breaks.Adam Shepherd Parkwayon March 1st was very successful and he has received several favorable comments about the road.
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