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May 8, 2006

 

Mayor Sohm welcomed and thanked everyone for attending the meeting.

 

Councilman Tony Miller gave the invocation.

 

The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was said.

 

Mayor Sohm called the meeting to order at 6:34 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 4/10/2006 regular meeting minutes. Alan Wetzel 2nd. Motion carried 6-0.

 

Trina Summers made motion to approve minutes as printed. Margaret Moore 2nd. Motion carried 6-0.

 

Mayor Sohm introduced Dr. Robert J. Imhoff, President of Mid-Continent University who outlined plans to bring an Advantage Adult Accelerated Program college to the City of Shepherdsville. He introduced Jackie Imhoff, Vice President for Adult Programs who outlined the accelerated degree programs. She reported that there are three options on meeting sites with tentative plans to start classes in July with class dates on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday. She stated they were very excited about locating in Shepherdsville and working with the City.

 

Mayor Sohm handed out a project list on the comprehensive drainage projects that have been reported to the City with comments on each project.  

 

City Attorney Joe Wantland had second reading and public hearing on Ordinance 006-(number to be assigned) on rezoning request from Joiner’s Drywall LLC to rezone 3.40 acres, more or less, from R-1 Residential to B-1 Highway Business. The property is located on the west side of

S Preston Highway
abutting the north property line of Insight Cable Company. Tony Miller asked what was going to be going there. Mr. Joiner stated that their company, Joiner’s Drywall would be located there. Trina Summers made motion to adopt recommendation from Planning Commission to approve. Tony Miller 2nd. Motion carried 6-0. (This Ordinance will be numbered 006-692.)

 

Mayor Sohm reported from the Historical Committee that we did assist Mr. Blair in a dig on the back of the City property on

1st Street
. There were several artifacts found and this could be the elusive third furnace site. Mayor Sohm reported that a deputy jailer and several inmates helped with the dig. Mayor Sohm asked Public Works Foreman for an update on the cemetery fence. PWF Walls reported that the posts have been poured for the fence and they are waiting on the fence company to finish then the stone can be applied and the arch put in place. Mayor Sohm again asked the Council to provide him or the Clerk with a list of street paving/repair that needs to be complete. Discussion followed on paving in the Salt River and Downtown area and
Jade Drive
 in The Pointe. Councilwoman Margaret Moore asked about
Salt Well Drive
. Mayor Sohm stated that the bad part of Salt Well is not the responsibility of the City. Ms. Moore asked that another letter be sent asking that this road be fixed. City Engineer Toby Spalding reported that he had been contacted by Tom Givhan to proof roll and do core tests on Salt Well so the City will take it over. Mayor Sohm asked the Council about 7th Avenue. He stated that the developer who had started building on that street has gone bankrupt and did not finish the road. Mayor Sohm stated the road had a good base and sub-grade it just needs the final base put on. He also stated he has no problem with paving since the City owns half of the street through the flood buy out program. Faith Portman made motion to accept all of
7th Avenue
 into the City’s maintenance program, pave and widen the road. Margaret Moore 2nd. Motion carried 6-0.

 

Mayor Sohm stated there was no report from the Recreation Committee.

 

Mayor Sohm asked City Engineer Toby Spalding to report on the Progress Meeting held at 5:00. City Engineer Spalding reported that they went over the proposals that had been received for the sewer interceptor project and the next meeting would be May 22nd at 5:30. He stated he would like to reinstate the Sewer Committee to keep up on the City’s sewer issues. Councilwoman Trina Summers and Faith Portman stated they would like to be on this Committee.

 

City Attorney Wantland had first reading of Ordinance 006-(number to be assigned) providing for the closure pursuant to KRS 82.405 of a Right of Way known as 10 foot pass way (DB 69; PG 530) between Abbott Street through St. Aloysius Church property within the corporate boundary of the City. City Attorney Wantland stated we need a signature from the archdiocese of their knowledge of consent. He stated the Church is the only property owner and has opted not to do a survey. He stated until the required signatures are obtained we could not have the second reading.

 

Stacey Cline made motion to pay March bills. Faith Portman 2nd. Motion carried 6-0.

 

Planning Commission Appointee Ben Robards had nothing new to report.

 

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

 

Police Chief Ron Morris invited the Mayor and Council to the Roby DARE graduation at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 27th.

 

Councilwoman Faith Portman recognized Rani Davis, candidate for Circuit Court Clerk who was in the audience.

 

Mayor Sohm recognized George Blevens, candidate for Constable, 1st District who was also in the audience.

 

Mayor Sohm stated he appreciated the support the City is receiving for its efforts to with code enforcement. He stated for anyone who has received a letter and has a problem with the time limits to call and speak with the Police Chief. He stated the City will have patience and work with those who need more time as long as they show an effort to comply. Police Chief Ron Morris stated most people have complied and cleaned up their property; but there have been a few instances where citations were issued.

 

Tony Miller made motion to adjourn. Faith Portman 2nd. Motion carried 6-0. Meeting adjourned at 7:48 p.m.

 

ATTEST:                                                                                             APPROVED:

 

 

Tammy Owen, City Clerk                                                                     Joseph G. Sohm, Mayor
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