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 Clerk, City Attorney, Utility Superintendent, and City Engineer were also present.

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

Sid Griffin made a motion to accept the minutes of the June 24, 2002 meeting as read. Sam Beichler seconded the motion. Motion passed. (Unan.)

The second reading was conducted on Ordinance 2002-13 regarding zoning amendment 2002Z-23 for Frank Cornell Development from R-2 residential to R-3 residential zoning on 4.08 acres at the end of Sunday Silence Drive and West Emerald Circle. Joe Wantland stated that since the last meeting Mr. Cornell has agreed to restrictions based on a letter the City received concerning the development that needs to be considered before voting. Mr. Wantland stated that Mr. Cornell has agreed to restrictions limiting the development to a 40 unit one story building complex for senior citizens. Sid Griffin stated that he and Mr. Sullivan visited the site of the current seniors complex and with the restrictions agreed to by Mr. Cornell, he felt he could agree with the zoning change because of the need for such a development in the community and made a motion to adopt Ordinance 2002-13. Sam Beichler seconded the motion. Sam Beichler stated he has made several trips out to the current seniors complex to count traffic and the largest number of vehicles in and out of there was 23. If the zoning is denied, there could be 16 to 17 homes placed on the property which could bring 32-35 vehicles to the property which is more than if the zoning changed. Mr. Beichler also commented that the complex was first class and how well kept and clean the property was. Mr. Wantland asked Mr. Cornell, for the record, that the motion made by Mr. Griffin includes a commitment in the form of written restrictions with the City for a 40 unit one story building complex for senior citizens and that no building permits would be issued until that is done. Mr. Cornell answered yes. Motion passed (Unan.)

The second reading was conducted on Ordinance 2002-14 Zoning Text Amendment 2002T-01 for the City of Shepherdsville amending sections 5.801, paragraph a-39, paragraph a-40, Section 5.802 , paragraph a-9. Brent Wheeler made a motion to adopt Ordinance 2002-14. Barry Armstrong seconded the motion. Motion passed. (Unan.)

The first reading was conducted on Ordinance 2002-15 regarding annexation of Bethel United Methodist Church property of 5.7363 acres on Hwy 44. Sewer is available by Bethel Branch Subdivision.

There was discussion on an ordinance relating to fences required around swimming pools. A resident on Meadowview Drive was sited for no fence and submitted pictures of the pool which is taller than the required fence and latch requirements. Her pool is 53 inches high and has a locking gate which when in the locked position is 73 inches from the ground. The ordinance states that other protective devices approved by the City Council may be used so long as the degree of protection afforded by the substituted device or structure is not less than the protection afforded by the enclosure, gate, and latch requirements. Discussion was tabled to the next meeting to give time for more thought on the issue before taking action.

Ralph Lutes made a motion to enter into executive session at 7:13 p.m. to discuss possible litigation. Sid Griffin seconded the motion. Motion passed. (Unan.)

Sid Griffin made a motion to reconvene open session at 8:45 p.m. Frank Sullivan seconded the motion. Motion passed. (Unan.)

Barry Armstrong made a motion to file suit for declaratory judgement concerning the development of Nature Cove Subdivision to determine the ownership of the 50 foot section of property between Fernwood Drive and Brian Drive and the property the guard rail is situated on. Frank Sullivan seconded the motion. Motion passed. (Unan.)

There being no further business before the Council, Sid Griffin made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Ralph Lutes seconded the motion. Motion passed. (Unan.)

The meeting was adjourned at 8:45 p.m.