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June 26, 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 6:38 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 6/12/2006 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 reminded everyone that the July Council Meeting dates would be July 24th and July 31st.

 

City Attorney Wantland had second reading and public hearing on Ordinance 006-(number to be assigned) adopting the City of Shepherdsville, Bullitt County, Kentucky, annual budget for fiscal year July 1, 2006 through June 30, 2007 by estimating revenues and resources and appropriating funds for the operation of City Government. Mayor Sohm asked for public comment on the City Budget, LGEA Budget and Municipal Aid Road Fund Budget. There were no comments from the public. Trina Summers made motion to adopt annual budget for fiscal year July 1, 2006 through June 30, 2007 for the operation of City Government. Stacey Cline 2nd. Motion carried 6-0. (This Ordinance will be numbered 006-694.)

 

City Attorney Wantland had second reading and public hearing on Ordinance 006-(number to be assigned) adopting the City of Shepherdsville, Bullitt County, Kentucky, Water and Sewer Operation and Maintenance budget for fiscal year July 1, 2006 through June 30, 2007 by estimating revenues and resources and appropriating funds for the operation of the Water and Sewer Department. Mayor Sohm asked for public comment on the Water Sewer Budget. There were no comments from the public. Tony Miller made motion to adopt annual budget for the water and sewer operation and maintenance. Faith Portman 2nd. Motion carried 6-0. (This Ordinance will be numbered 006-695.)

 

City Attorney Wantland had second summary reading of Ordinance 006-(number to be assigned) amending Ordinance 006-689 an Ordinance providing Personnel Policies and Procedures for all employees of City Government located in the City of Shepherdsville, Bullitt County, Kentucky. Stacey Cline made motion to approve. Tony Miller 2nd. Motion carried 6-0. (This Ordinance will be numbered 006-696.)

 

City Attorney Wantland had second reading and public hearing on Ordinance 006-(number to be assigned) concerning request by Bobby Clemons and Carol Clemons to rezone 62’ x 260’ of property located at

670 W Blue Lick Road
from R-2 Residential to R-3 Residential. Mayor Sohm stated that at the last meeting Mr. Clemons had indicated the property had been sold. The new property owner, Jack Kleinholter was present to answer any questions from the Council. Mr. Kleinholter stated the property was located at 640 Blue Lick and that he had bought the property to add four more units to the existing project. He stated patio homes would be down both sides of the street. Tony Miller made motion to accept recommendation of Planning Commission to approve with restrictions. Faith Portman 2nd. Motion carried 6-0. (This Ordinance will be numbered 006-697.)

 

City Attorney Wantland had second reading and public hearing on Ordinance 006-(number to be assigned) concerning request by Martha Lynn Eddington, Kenneth Eddington and Mildred Eddington to rezone 150’ x 200’ of property at 314 Old Preston Highway South and is lots 21, 22, 23, 24, 25 and 26 of the W.H. Hayes Estate Subdivision from Agricultural and B-2 Central Business. Martha Eddington addressed the Council stating she would like to sell or lease the building. Trina Summers made motion to accept recommendation of the Planning Commission to approve. Stacey Cline 2nd. Motion carried 6-0. (This Ordinance will be numbered 006-698.)

 

Mayor Sohm reported from the Historical Committee that the fence at the

1st Street
Cemetery was complete, the trail was started and the Historic Marker was up.

 

Mayor Sohm reported from the Transportation/Beautification Committee that he would like to revisit the idea of planting trees along

Main Street
and move forward with the project. He would like to plant approximately 12-16 small trees. Councilwoman Trina Summers suggested calling the National Arbor Society or Bernheim to get suggestions on what type of tree would be most suited for this. Everyone agreed to move forward with this project.

 

Mayor Sohm reported from the Recreation Committee that the Public Works Department had finished putting up the play ground equipment at

1st Street
Park. He stated we haven’t gotten the material to go around the equipment yet but we are getting prices on softer material rather than using rock.

 

There was no report from the Sewer Committee.

 

City Attorney Wantland had first reading of Ordinance 006-(number to be assigned) adopting regulations on charitable and not for profit collections within the City limits.

 

City Attorney Wantland had first reading of Ordinance 006-(number to be assigned) confirming annexation of unincorporated territory adjoining the City of Shepherdsville. (Owner: S & F Investments; remainder of

Conestoga Parkway
.)

 

City Attorney Wantland had first reading of Ordinance 006-(number to be assigned) on request by Dona Smith, Executrix of the Junie Rummage Estate to rezone 150’ x 155’ located at

175 N Maple Street
from R-1 Residential to B-2 Central Business. Jennifer Porter addressed the Council on this zoning request representing the applicant. She stated this property is in the comprehensive plan and meets all requirements for B-2 zoning. She also stated there are no plans to sell the property at this time. She passed around photos of the surrounding businesses around this property.

 

City Attorney Wantland had first reading of Ordinance 006-(number to be assigned) on request by MSRSF Investments LLC, S & F Properties LLC and Benjamin Robards III to rezone 169.84 acres, more or less (41.694 acres on the south side at N Preston Highway and 128.144 acres on the east side abutting the southbound lanes of I65) from Agricultural, IL Light Industrial and IG General Industrial to B-2 Central Business.

 

City Attorney Wantland had first reading of Ordinance 006-(number to be assigned) on request by Michael and Velva Spurlock to rezone 1.44 acres, more or less, located at

190 Cedar Grove Road
from B-2 Central Business and R-4 Residential to IL Light Industrial.

 

City Attorney Wantland read Resolution 06-010 expressing official intent to reimburse with tax-exempt obligation proceeds costs to acquire office furniture, phone/sound system and building fabrications pursuant to a tax-exempt lease-purchase agreement with Eltekon Capital. Tony Miller made motion to approve resolution. Stacey Cline 2nd. Motion carried 6-0.

 

Trina Summers made motion to pay June bills. Faith Portman 2nd. Motion carried 6-0.

 

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

 

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

 

City Engineer Toby Spalding stated he feels the City needs to pass an Ordinance to enforce stop work orders.

 

Assistant Fire Chief Terry Whittaker stated he would like to impress upon the Council that the fire department issue needs to get into court as soon as possible.

 

Councilman Tony Miller noted that the sign was gone off

Paroquet Springs Drive
and now the left hand turn lane can go in. He also stated everyone needs to voice their concern over the fire department issue.

 

Mayor Sohm asked for a motion to adjourn to executive session to discuss litigation. Faith Portman made motion to adjourn to executive session. Trina Summers 2nd. Motion carried 6-0.

 

Stacey Cline made motion to return to regular session. Trina Summers 2nd. Motion carried 6-0. City Attorney Wantland stated he had been given instruction on how to proceed.

 

Mayor Sohm stated that City Hall would be closed July 4th in observance of Independence Day. He stated he would also like to close City Hall on July 3rd as well. Mayor Sohm also reported that Carol Richards, Father David Naylor and Jason Lee have volunteered to serve on the Civil Service Commission Board. Tony Miller made motion to approve these Civil Service Commission Board Members. Trina Summers 2nd. Motion carried 6-0. He stated one member will serve a 3 year term; one member will serve a 2 year term; and one member will serve a 1 year term and that they can be re-appointed.

 

Trina Summers made motion to adjourn. Faith Portman 2nd. Motion carried 6-0. Meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m.

 

ATTEST:                                                                                             APPROVED:

 

 

Tammy Owen, City Clerk                                                                     Joseph G. Sohm, Mayor
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