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August 28, 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 6:36 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 8/14/2006 regular meeting minutes. Faith Portman 2nd. Motion carried 6-0. Trina Summers made motion to approve minutes as printed. Alan Wetzel 2nd. Motion carried 6-0. Mayor Sohm introduced Police Chief Ron Morris who introduced Shepherdsville Police Department’s newest officer, Jason Rives. Margaret Moore made motion to take off the table for further discussion request by Rolling Acres Farm, LLC to rezone 16 acres, more or less, located on the north side of Buffalo Run Road at its intersection with Ohm Drive from IL Light Industrial to IG General Industrial. Mayor Sohm stated that since this request was tabled he would like to reopen discussion to the public so the Council members who were not present at the last meeting can be brought up to date on the discussion from the last meeting. Attorney John Wooldridge was present representing the applicant. He stated that some Council members had asked to go see the site. Attorney Wooldridge stated the property is in the comprehensive plan and the tax value of planned improvements will be $3.6 million. He said if the zoning is approved the uses will be limited to seven. Current plans are for an enclosed concrete plant with 10-15 trucks on site with hours of operation 6:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. with night operations if the job requires. Mr. Jim Hill, Vice President of Southern Indiana operations for Ernst Concrete was also present at the meeting to answer any Council questions. He stated the company will only own eight acres and Mr. McGruder will retain ownership of the remaining property. He stated the State requires 100% control of water on the property and a retention basin would be put in and tested monthly to ensure all State requirements are met. At this time Mayor Sohm opened the meeting up for public comment. Mr. Lee Wilburn, Omicron Boulevard stated he was a real estate broker and a developer. He stated he feels the area is inappropriate for this type of business. He feels there are more appropriate areas in the County. He’s concerned this will diminish the property value and have a long term adverse affect on City revenue. Mr. Jim Rice stated he had a concern about the retention basin (sediment basin) requirements. He stated as developer of the Cedar Grove Business Park they elected not to have a concrete or asphalt plant in the Park and he would hate to see one adjacent to the Business Park. Mr. Todd Skaggs an employee of Linens-N-Things was present on behalf of Patillo Industrial Partners who presented a letter stating they “believe a concrete plant would reduce the value of our property as well as have a negative effect on tenants”. Mr. Bob Fouts, Bullitt County Economic Development Authority also echoed concern of devaluing property. He stated a glass plant would be messy and should be enclosed. Councilman Tony Miller stated should this pass, he would like either of the proposed businesses that will be put on site come back to the Council for approval. Attorney John Wooldridge stated he would strike the glass plant if there are concerns over it being placed on the property and limit the uses to: concrete, asphalt, fabrication. Mayor Sohm stated that Mr. Wooldridge and his clients had done a wonderful job and offered fair conditions and put a lot of thought in the restrictions offered. He stated he would like to commend them for that. However, there are no heavy industrial sites in the area and he does not feel a concrete plant fits in the area. He stated this is his opinion only and his concern is that there are 300 acres in addition to the 16 acres being discussed. He asked in the coming years is the City going to have similar requests for this type of business. Attorney John Wooldridge stated this is a small site development because of easement restrictions which will limit lots to be 5 – 10 acres. He stated he believes this use is not incompatible with this area. Mr. Gary McGruder stated his family is involved on the Cedar Grove quadrant, 550 acres, and they are not going to put in anything to devalue property or do anything detrimental to property. Councilwoman Margaret Moore stated she is not sure about that area. She asked if it would help to go look at the site. Mayor Sohm stated we tabled this request at the last meeting and told the applicant we would make a decision on this request at this meeting. Councilman Tony Miller made motion to table a couple days to go look at site. Margaret Moore 2nd. Motion failed 2-4. Mayor Sohm stated that on September 13th the 60 days will expire and the rezoning recommendation from the Planning Commission will stand. Councilwoman Trina Summers stated this is a difficult case with long standing residents of the community who have the best interest and economic value of the City at heart. However, on the other hand, we have a nice business park nearby. Trina Summers made motion to deny the Planning Commission’s recommendation because it does not meet the comprehensive plan. Stacey Cline 2nd. Motion carried 5-0-1. (This Ordinance will be numbered 006-706.) Mayor Sohm reported from the Historical Committee that the City did not receive the grant for the second phase of the cemetery project. We will try again next year. Mayor Sohm reported from the Transportation/Beautification Committee that we are waiting on bids for the patching/paving work in the City. Mayor Sohm reported from the Recreation Committee that the trails at First Street Park are in and invited the Council to go look at them. He stated they are getting a lot of use and the park looks great. There was no report from the Sewer Committee. Tony Miller made motion to pay August bills. Alan Wetzel 2nd. Motion carried 6-0. Planning Commission Appointee Ben Robards was not present at this meeting due to illness. Board of Adjustments Appointee Duane Price reported that at the August 10th meeting the three items of concern for Shepherdsville: Mindel, Scott & Associates had asked for a variance to reduce the size of parking spaces at Lot 1, Cedar Grove Business Park; Ruby Tuesday Inc. asked for a variance to reduce the size of parking spaces at the intersection of Keystone Crossroads Drive and Adam Shepherd Parkway; and CDF Builders Inc. asked for a variance to construct a single family dwelling that will encroach 4 foot into the side yard setback at lot 5, Hensley Estates had all been approved. Police Chief Morris reported that the police department has not been getting calls on vandalism. He reported that Officer John Smothers is working on setting Block Watch meetings in the two areas with the most activity at this time. He also reported that Officer Jason Rives has filled one vacant position in the police department and there are two remaining positions to be filled. Chief Morris stated they are looking at adding a couple more bike patrol officers to the force. He stated he would like to have two per shift. City Engineer Toby Spalding reported to pave Shawnee Acres the cost would be $13,000-$14,000. There are 53 lots and the cost would break down to approximately $250-$350 per lot. Mayor Sohm stated that if the City contracts for the paving the cost could be cheaper per homeowner in the subdivision. Stacey Cline made motion to authorize the Mayor and City Engineer to move forward with paving streets in Shawnee Acres providing the funds are available to do paving. Trina Summers 2nd. Motion carried 6-0. City Engineer Toby Spalding reported that the City had solicited bids for a hydraulic hammer. He stated we received three bids: CMC (Stanley) $54,750; Brandeis (Ingersoll Rand) $68,800; Whayne Supply (CAT) $83,820. He recommended purchasing the CMC (Stanley) for $54,750 that has an 18 month warranty for use with the interceptor project. Trina Summers made motion to purchase the CMC (Stanley) hydraulic hammer at the cost of $54,750. Alan Wetzel 2nd. Motion carried 6-0. City Engineer Spalding also reported that the City had solicited bids for concrete. He stated two bids were received: IMI $72.00/cubic yard with a fuel surcharge of $7.50 per load; Quality Stone & Ready Mix $75.50/cubic yard with a fuel surcharge of $9.70 per load. Engineer Spalding recommended IMI which is 4000 psi mix at $72.00/cubic yard with the fuel surcharge of $7.50. Trina Summers made motion to approve purchase of concrete from IMI at the cost of $72.00/cubic yard. Faith Portman 2nd. Motion carried 6-0. Councilwoman Trina Summers thanked the Chief for setting up the Block Watch in her neighborhood. Councilwoman Margaret Moore asked what the City was doing to upgrade Buckman Street going North. Police Chief Morris stated they have someone looking at the Buckman Street situation. Ms. Moore also asked about the old gas station on Buckman. Chief Morris stated letters have been sent, the grass has been cut but it is a continuous problem. City Attorney Wantland stated that the cost for clean up on all code enforcement issues that has accumulated will be assessed on the property owner’s tax bills. Jim Rice addressed the Council stating he wanted to commend the City on the Johnson & Johnson groundbreaking. He stated that Mayor Sohm’s address was well received and very well thought out. Mr. Rice also reported that the gym floor for the new Government Center would be delivered on September 15th. The electricity was not easy to get but the building now has electricity; and that at this time the water pressure is low. He stated he is working on a long term solution to improve water pressure with Louisville Water Company. Faith Portman made motion to adjourn. Tony Miller 2nd. Motion carried 6-0. Meeting adjourned at 8:33 p.m. ATTEST: APPROVED: Tammy Owen, City Clerk Joseph G. Sohm, Mayor
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