Mayor Ed Hilbert called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. with the following members present: Barry Armstrong, Sam Beichler, Sid Griffin, Ralph Lutes, Frank Sullivan and Brent Wheeler.

The City Attorney, Utility Superintendent, and City Clerk were also present. The City Engineer arrived at 6:39 p.m.

The invocation was given by Stan Lowery of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church.

Sid Griffin made a motion to accept the minutes of the January 14th meeting as read. Ralph Lutes seconded the motion. Motion passed. (Unan.)

The second reading was conducted on Ordinance 02-01 regarding zoning amendment 2001Z-67 for Dogwood Homes on 1.68 acres to be re-zoned from Agricultural to R-2. Barry Armstrong made a motion to approve Ordinance 02-01. Ralph Lutes seconded the motion. Motion passed. (Unan.)

Sid Griffin made a motion to adopt a text amendment to the Personnel Policy Manual in regard to the vacation policy. Accrued vacation leave shall be limited to fifteen (15) work days at the beginning of any employment anniversary date rather than the beginning of any calendar year. Ralph Lutes seconded the motion. Motion passed. (Unan.)

Barry Armstrong made a motion to approve the purchase of a new phone system in the amount of $6,787.49 from Expanets, Inc. After installation, the City will no longer use the Bullitt County Dispatch number for after hour calls. Brent Wheeler seconded the motion. Motion passed. (Unan.)

The first reading on Ordinance 02-02 amending the building permit ordinance to make sidewalks mandatory for new developments was tabled to the next meeting in order to give more time for discussion and to hear from developers and builders. The Council also requested that the proposed ordinance be advertized in the local paper.

Tim Paxton, of 494 Wildwood Trail, addressed the Council in regard to whether water service could be obtained to an unincorporated area of Bullitt County off of E. Sanders Lane. There was some discussion about the best route to take and rock in the area. Brent Wheeler stated he would contact the Judge Executive of Spencer County to find out what type of programs their County had to supply water to rural residents. The Council also directed City Engineer Dave Derreck and Utility Superintendent Ronnie Fick to look at the area and give a rough idea of the cost for the City to provide water to that area.

Joe Wells addressed the Council about when the guard rail at Brian Drive would be taken down. Utility Superintendent Ronnie Fick stated that due to the condition of the road, it would probably be in March. Mr. Wells also thanked the Council for all that they have done in regard to this issue.

Frank Sullivan made a motion to pay for any Council member who wishes to attend the Red Cross fund raiser at the Paroquet Conference Center in Shepherdsville on February 9th . Brent Wheeler seconded the motion. Motion passed. (Unan.)

On January 10, 2002 the City received bids for construction of the Pump Station No. 1 upgrade project. A total of nine bids were received for the project. The low bid was submitted by Salmon Construction Inc. in the amount of $412,700.00. There was discussion about one easement still needed for the project. Based upon the review and recommendation by City Engineer, Dave Derrick , Barry Armstrong made a motion to award the bid to Salmon Construction contingent upon receiving the easement. Frank Sullivan seconded the motion. Motion passed. (Unan.)

Sam Beichler made a motion to enter into executive session at 7:37 p.m. to discuss property. Sid Griffin seconded the motion. Motion passed. (Unan.)

Sid Griffin made a motion to reconvene open session at 8:00 p.m. Barry Armstrong seconded the motion. Motion passed. (Unan.)

No action was taken as a result of executive session.

There being no further business before the Council, Barry Armstrong made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Frank Sullivan seconded the motion. Motion passed. (Unan.)

The meeting was adjourned at 8:00 p.m.