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Shelbyville public meetings in 2021

26 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Thu Dec 16, 2021

City Council

Council to consider firefighter recruit position and Henry Clay St zone change

The Shelbyville City Council will vote on several items, including a bid for a fire department pickup truck, the first reading of an ordinance creating a firefighter recruit position, and a proposed zone change on Henry Clay Street. They will also consider an appointment to the Triple S Board and hold a closed session to discuss real property acquisition or sale.

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✓ Decided: Council approves fire truck purchase, new firefighter recruit position

The Shelbyville City Council approved the purchase of a 2022 Dodge Ram 1500 for the fire department and advanced an ordinance creating a Firefighter Recruit position. They also authorized the mayor to request a zone change for a property on Henry Clay Street. All votes were unanimous among the four councilmembers present.

Thu Dec 2, 2021

City Council

Council to accept streets from 5 subdivisions, appoint historic district member

The Shelbyville City Council will vote on accepting streets from five subdivisions into the city street system, appoint a new Historic District Commission member, and hear department reports. The agenda also includes a fire department pinning ceremony and public comments.

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✓ Decided: Council approves streets into city system, appoints Historic District member

The Shelbyville City Council approved the minutes of the November 4, 2021 meeting. It approved Mary Jane Yates' appointment to the Historic District Commission for a term expiring June 30, 2023. The council also approved adding 13 streets and a new section of Cherokee Drive to the city street system. The meeting adjourned at 7:06 p.m.

Thu Nov 4, 2021

City Council

Council to approve golf course bid, make appointments

The Shelbyville City Council is meeting to approve a bid for Weissinger Golf Course, make several appointments and re-appointments to boards, and hear reports from city officials and departments. Public comments are also scheduled.

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✓ Decided: Council approves $41,746 sod bid for Weissinger Hills Golf Course

The Shelbyville City Council approved a $41,746 bid from Grassmasters Sod Farms for HGT sod at Weissinger Hills Golf Course. The council also approved several appointments and re-appointments to local boards, including the Housing Authority, Ethics Board, Joint City-County Recreational Board, and Triple S Planning Commission. All votes were unanimous.

Thu Oct 21, 2021

City Council

Council to consider FY 2021-2022 budget amendment

The Shelbyville City Council will meet to conduct a second reading of Budget Ordinance No. 2021-10-21. This ordinance concerns amendments to the revenues and resources appropriated for city government operations.

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✓ Decided: Council approves FY 2021-2022 budget amendment

The Shelbyville City Council approved the FY 2021-2022 budget amendment ordinance on its second reading, with all present members voting aye. The meeting also included reports on grants received by the fire department and upcoming community events, but no other substantive decisions were made.

Thu Oct 7, 2021

City Council

Council to vote on surplus sale, license fee, animal prize ban

The Shelbyville City Council will hold its regular meeting on October 7, 2021, at 6:30 PM. The agenda includes second readings of ordinances to amend occupational license fees and to prohibit using animals as prizes, as well as a first reading of a budget amendment for FY 2021-2022. The council will also consider authorizing the sale of surplus property. Public comments are permitted, with individuals limited to 3 minutes and group spokespersons to 5 minutes.

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✓ Decided: Council approves surplus property sale and two ordinance amendments

The Shelbyville City Council approved the sale of surplus police property, amended the occupational license code, and prohibited using animals as prizes or rewards. A budget amendment for FY 2021-2022 was introduced for first reading. All votes were unanimous with one member absent.

Mon Sep 20, 2021

City Council

Shelbyville City Council to vote on FY 2021-2022 budget amendment

The Shelbyville City Council is holding a special called meeting to conduct the second reading of a budget ordinance amending the FY 2021-2022 budget for city government operations. Public comments will be accepted before the vote. The agenda contains no other substantive items.

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✓ Decided: Council approves FY2021-22 budget amendment for coronavirus utility relief

The Shelbyville City Council unanimously approved a budget amendment for FY 2021-2022 to add federal grant money for coronavirus utility relief. The ordinance passed on second reading with all present councilmembers voting 'aye'. Councilmember Carter was absent.

Thu Sep 16, 2021

City Council

Shelbyville City Council to vote on 2021 property tax levy and budget amendments

The Shelbyville City Council is meeting to consider several ordinances and resolutions, including final readings of the 2021 property tax levy and a budget amendment for FY 2020-2021, as well as first readings on occupational license fees and a ban on animals as prizes. The council will also review a revised conference center management agreement and hear reports on stormwater and EPA audits.

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✓ Decided: Shelbyville Council passes 2021 property tax levy and budget amendments

The Shelbyville City Council approved the 2021 ad valorem property tax ordinance and two budget amendments, including one for FY 2020-2021 and a first reading for FY 2021-2022 to add federal coronavirus utility relief funds. The council also approved a revised conference center property management agreement and several resolutions related to federal grants, fair housing, and historic preservation. All votes were unanimous.

Thu Sep 2, 2021

City Council

Shelbyville City Council to vote on budget amendment and pay scale changes

The Shelbyville City Council is meeting to consider several ordinances, including a budget amendment for FY 2020-2021 and pay scale adjustments for firefighters and police officers. They will also hear a recommendation on downtown reinvestment and receive reports from city officials. Public comments are invited.

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✓ Decided: Council awards $100K downtown grant to Grubbs for Main Street buildings

The Shelbyville City Council approved a $100,000 reimbursement grant to Brian and Kristin Grubb for purchasing and rehabbing two downtown buildings at 537 and 541 Main Street, intended for a restaurant and microbrewery. The council also passed ordinances amending firefighter and police officer pay scales, adopted a code supplement, and approved the first reading of a budget amendment for the prior fiscal year. No public comments were made, and the meeting adjourned at 7:17 p.m.

Thu Aug 19, 2021

City Council

Shelbyville Council considers property taxes and employee pay scales

The Shelbyville City Council will review several first-reading ordinances regarding property taxes and pay scale amendments for firefighters and police officers. The agenda also includes an agreement with KIPDA regarding ARPA funds distribution and a one-time salary increase for certain full-time city employees.

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✓ Decided: Council approves ARPA fund distribution agreement with KIPDA

The Shelbyville City Council approved an agreement with KIPDA for the distribution of ARPA funds. Several ordinances were introduced for first reading, including the 2021 property tax levy, a code supplement, and pay scale amendments for firefighters and police officers. Municipal orders adopting new open records procedures and a one-time salary increase for non-uniformed employees were also introduced. No final votes were recorded on these items.

Thu Aug 5, 2021

City Council

Council to approve sidewalk agreement with school district

The Shelbyville City Council is meeting to consider an agreement with Shelby County Public Schools for sidewalk installation at Warrior's Way. The agenda also includes routine reports from city officials and department heads, with public comments permitted. Most items are procedural, with the sidewalk agreement being the main actionable item.

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✓ Decided: Council approves sidewalk agreement with schools

The Shelbyville City Council approved an agreement with Shelby County Public Schools for sidewalk installation at Warriors Way, with the city paying up to $20,000 (one-third of the cost) and the school board covering the rest. The council also approved the July 15 meeting minutes. No other formal decisions were made; other items were informational or procedural.

Thu Jul 15, 2021

City Council

Council to vote on closing part of Sixth Street to traffic

The Shelbyville City Council will consider several items, including a second reading of an ordinance to permanently close a portion of Sixth Street between Main and Washington Streets to regular vehicular traffic, making it a pedestrian thoroughfare. They will also vote on a bid for the 6th Street Project, approve a facilities management agreement for the Shelbyville Conference & Welcome Center, and authorize the donation of surplus property. The meeting includes public comments and reports from city officials.

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✓ Decided: Shelbyville Council approves $1.34M Sixth Street sidewalk project

The Shelbyville City Council approved a $1,343,809 bid from Pace Contracting for the Sixth Street sidewalk project, along with $15,125 in add/alternates. They also approved a facilities management agreement for the Shelbyville Conference and Welcome Center, a municipal order donating surplus property to a volunteer fire department, and an ordinance closing part of Sixth Street to vehicular traffic. All votes were unanimous.

Thu Jul 1, 2021

City Council

Shelbyville council to vote on closing Sixth Street to cars for pedestrian mall

The Shelbyville City Council is meeting to consider an ordinance that would permanently close a portion of Sixth Street between Main and Washington Streets to regular vehicular traffic, making it a pedestrian thoroughfare. The item is listed for a first reading, meaning it is being introduced and discussed, not yet finally decided. The agenda also includes routine reports from city staff and council members.

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✓ Decided: Council approves closing Sixth Street to vehicles, making it pedestrian-only

The Shelbyville City Council approved an ordinance on first reading to permanently close a portion of Sixth Street between Main and Washington Streets to regular vehicular traffic, turning it into a pedestrian thoroughfare. The motion passed unanimously. The council also approved the minutes of the June 17, 2021 meeting. No other formal decisions were made; other items were informational or reports.

Thu Jun 17, 2021

City Council

Shelbyville council to vote on selling surplus bucket truck

The Shelbyville City Council is meeting to consider authorizing the sale of a surplus 1995 Ford bucket truck and to hear reports from city officials and departments. The agenda is largely routine, with the main action item being the surplus property sale.

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✓ Decided: Shelbyville Council approves $40,500 for park repairs, surplus sale

The Shelbyville City Council approved spending $40,500 to repair two air conditioning units at the FAC and a pool pump, and authorized the sale of surplus property via Municipal Order No. 2021-06-17. The council also approved the minutes of the June 3, 2021 meeting. No other formal actions were taken; other items were reports only.

Thu Jun 3, 2021

City Council

Shelbyville council to reappoint members to boards, hear reports

The Shelbyville City Council is meeting for a regular session. The agenda is mostly procedural, covering approval of prior minutes, several board and commission reappointments by the mayor, and routine reports from city staff and departments. No major ordinances, contracts, or public hearings are listed.

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✓ Decided: Council approves re-appointments to boards and commissions

The Shelbyville City Council approved the minutes of the May 20, 2021 meeting and a slate of re-appointments to various boards and commissions, all by unanimous vote. No public comments were made, and no other substantive decisions were taken. The meeting adjourned after brief reports and discussions.

Thu May 20, 2021

City Council

Council to vote on $20.5M bond for new wastewater plant

The Shelbyville City Council will hold the second reading of an ordinance authorizing up to $20.5 million in general obligation bonds to finance a new wastewater treatment plant, sewer line extensions, and related vehicles. The meeting also includes a proclamation for Historic Preservation Month, public comments, and reports from city officials.

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✓ Decided: Council approves $20.5M bond for wastewater plant and sewer work

The Shelbyville City Council approved a $20.5 million general obligation bond (Series 2021A) to finance a new wastewater treatment plant, sewer line extensions, and related vehicles and storage. The bond will be repaid over 30 years from Water Department revenues, with no early payoff penalty after 7 years. The council also approved the minutes from the May 6 meeting and issued a proclamation for Kentucky Main Street Historic Preservation Month.

Thu May 6, 2021

City Council

Council to consider $20.5M bond for new wastewater plant

The Shelbyville City Council will consider issuing up to $20.5 million in general obligation bonds to finance a new wastewater treatment plant, sewer line extensions, and related vehicles. The council will also vote on re-appointing Lisa Bolin to the Code Enforcement Board, approving a lease for the Shelbyville Conference Center, declaring property surplus for sale, and accepting state funding for a bridge rehabilitation. Public comments are allowed, and the meeting includes reports from city staff and council members.

✓ Decided: Council approves $20.5M bond for new wastewater treatment plant

The Shelbyville City Council approved the first reading of an ordinance authorizing up to $20.5 million in general obligation bonds to finance a new wastewater treatment plant, sewer line extensions, and related vehicles and storage. The council also approved a lease agreement for the Shelbyville Conference Center, declared a property at 1105 Hedge Street as surplus for sale, and accepted a $150,000 state grant for bridge rehabilitation. All votes were unanimous.

Thu May 6, 2021

City Council

Public hearing on 2021-2022 road aid and economic assistance funds

The Shelbyville City Council is holding a public hearing to gather comments on the proposed use of Municipal Road Aid and Local Government Economic Assistance Program funds for the 2021-2022 fiscal year. The meeting includes public comments and adjournment.

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✓ Decided: Public hearing on 2021-22 road aid funds held; no comments

The Shelbyville City Council held a public hearing to receive comments on the proposed use of Municipal Road Aid and Local Government Economic Assistance Program funds for fiscal year 2021-2022. No public comments were made, and the hearing was adjourned without any decisions or approvals.

Thu Apr 15, 2021

City Council

Council to vote on zoning text amendments and COVID utility aid grant application

The Shelbyville City Council will consider several items, including a second reading of zoning text amendments, a resolution to apply for a Community Development Block Grant to help residents with utility payments due to COVID-19, and a resolution to apply for a Kentucky Office of Homeland Security grant. They will also approve bids for the 7th Street Project and the 2021-2022 salt supply. The meeting includes routine reports and public comments.

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✓ Decided: Council approves $710,829 Seventh Street project bid

The Shelbyville City Council approved the Seventh Street Project bid from Louisville Paving Co., Inc. for $710,829 plus $172,210 in alternative bids. They rejected the KACO salt bid and accepted a Compass Minerals salt bid at $89.30 per ton for 200 tons. The council also approved resolutions for a homeland security grant application and a COVID-19 utility assistance grant application, and passed a zoning text amendment for Sixth Street.

Thu Apr 1, 2021

City Council

✓ Decided: Council approves surplus property sale and donation for golf course

The Shelbyville City Council approved two municipal orders related to Weissinger Hills Golf Course: one authorizing the sale of surplus property on Govdeals.com, and another declaring personal property as surplus to be donated to Shelbyville/Shelby County Parks. The council also approved an ordinance amending the Property Maintenance job description. A resolution for a COVID-19 utility assistance grant was postponed due to insufficient information, and a zoning ordinance for Sixth Street received its first reading.

Thu Apr 1, 2021

City Council

✓ Decided: Council holds public hearing on CDBG coronavirus utility relief grant

The Shelbyville City Council held a public hearing to review proposed activities and discuss the grant application for the Community Development Block Grant for Coronavirus Utility Relief Assistance. No members of the public attended, and no comments were submitted. The hearing was adjourned after six minutes, with no decisions made.

Thu Mar 18, 2021

City Council

✓ Decided: Shelbyville City Council adopts FY 2021-22 budget, approves water/sewer fee schedule

The council unanimously approved the annual budget for fiscal year July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022, which includes new hires, equipment purchases, and infrastructure projects. It also passed a revised schedule of charges for water and sewer services, along with ordinances amending job descriptions for property maintenance, fire captain, and fire sergeant, and a lease for project financing. All votes were unanimous.

Thu Mar 4, 2021

City Council

Shelbyville City Council to review budget, water rates, road list

The Shelbyville City Council is meeting to consider several ordinances and a resolution, including first readings of the annual budget, a revised water and sewer rate schedule, a lease financing project, and updates to fire department position descriptions. They will also vote on a resolution approving the city road system list. Public comments are invited.

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✓ Decided: Council approves first reading of sewer rate increase and bond refinance

The Shelbyville City Council approved the first reading of several ordinances, including a revised water and sewer rate schedule with a 3% water and 4% sewer increase, and a lease financing ordinance to refinance a bond, saving $650,000 annually for a new sewer plant. The council also approved a resolution declaring the city road system and advanced the annual budget and fire captain/sergeant position amendments. No final votes were taken on these ordinances, as they were only first readings.

Thu Feb 18, 2021

City Council

Council to vote on golf manager position change, hear audit report

The Shelbyville City Council will hold its regular meeting, including a second reading of an ordinance to amend the Golf Operations Manager position, which is a final vote item. The council will also receive the Fiscal Year 2019-2020 audit report from Baldwin and Associates, along with reports from city officials and departments.

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✓ Decided: Shelbyville Council approves audit, golf manager ordinance

The Shelbyville City Council approved the FY 2019-2020 audit report with a clean opinion, and passed an ordinance amending the Golf Operations Manager position. Both items were approved unanimously. The meeting was held via Zoom and included no public comments or other substantive decisions.

Thu Feb 4, 2021

City Council

✓ Decided: Shelbyville Council approves EPAD agreement, road closure, tree board appointments

The Shelbyville City Council approved several items, including an EPAD agreement with Shelbyville Senior Partners, LLC, a municipal order closing Williamsburg Court to the public, and the re-appointment of Melvin Moffett and BJ Andriot to the City Tree Board. The council also approved the first reading of an ordinance amending the Golf Operations Manager position. No public comments were made, and no substantive decisions were made beyond these approvals.

Thu Jan 21, 2021

City Council

✓ Decided: Shelbyville Council approves surplus vehicle sale, new bucket truck, EPAD, tax rebate ordinance

The Shelbyville City Council unanimously approved all agenda items, including selling two surplus police vehicles, buying a new bucket truck, creating an Energy Project Assessment District (EPAD) and levying a special assessment for energy projects with Shelbyville Partners, LLC, and amending the occupational tax code to include rebates under an economic development incentives program. All votes were unanimous.

Thu Jan 7, 2021

City Council

Council to consider downtown reinvestment grant program and tax rebates

The Shelbyville City Council will hold its regular meeting, including the ceremonial swearing-in of new council members. The main business items are a municipal order to establish and fund a Downtown Reinvestment Grant Program and District, and the first reading of an ordinance to add occupational tax rebates under an economic development incentives program. The council will also elect a Mayor Pro Tempore, make a Water & Sewer Commission appointment, and hear a presentation on the EPAD District project.

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✓ Decided: Council approves downtown reinvestment grant program and district

The Shelbyville City Council approved Municipal Order No. 2021-01-07, establishing and budgeting funds for a Downtown Reinvestment Grant Program and District, aimed at reinvestment and renovation for retail businesses in the downtown area. The council also approved the first reading of an ordinance to include occupational tax rebates under an economic development incentives program, and appointed Councilmember Page to the Water & Sewer Commission. All votes were unanimous.