Shelbyville public meetings in 2024

City Council

The City Council will discuss a letter agreement and lease with IJW Whiskey Company, LLC regarding a distillery project. The body is also reviewing a first reading of the Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Amendment and the creation of a Stormwater Program Manager position.

• Resolution for IJW Whiskey Company, LLC regarding distillery acquisition and construction
• First reading of Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Amendment
• First reading of ordinance to create a Stormwater Program Manager position
• Authorization to purchase a Shelbyville Police Department vehicle via noncompetitive negotiation
• Amendment to Employee Handbook drug and alcohol-free workplace policies

The Shelbyville City Council approved a resolution authorizing amended documents and a payment-in-lieu-of-taxes (PILOT) agreement with IJW Whiskey Company related to 2022 industrial revenue bonds. It also approved a police vehicle purchase via noncompetitive negotiation, amended the employee handbook's drug and alcohol policies, and re-appointed Alan Zaring to the Board of Ethics. Two ordinances passed first reading: a FY2025 budget amendment and creation of a Stormwater Program Manager position. The meeting ended with a closed session and no action taken.

• Approved minutes of December 5, 2024 (unanimous)
• Re-appointed Alan Zaring to Board of Ethics for 3-year term (unanimous; Zaring recused)
• Approved Resolution 2024-12-19 authorizing IJW Whiskey bond amendment and PILOT agreement (unanimous)
• Approved Municipal Order amending employee handbook drug/alcohol policies (unanimous)
• Approved Municipal Order authorizing police vehicle purchase via noncompetitive negotiation (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of FY2025 budget amendment ordinance
• Approved first reading of ordinance creating Stormwater Program Manager position

City Council

The Shelbyville City Council will hold a second reading and vote on an ordinance adopting a supplement to the city code, and consider a bid approval for the Public Works Building Project. They will also vote on an amendment to a resolution regarding ARP SLFRF funding for the building project, and a resolution to approve a five-year extension to the municipal waste collection contract with Republic Services. Public comments and department reports are also on the agenda.

• Bid approval for the Public Works Building Project
• Ordinance 2024-12-05 (second reading) adopting a supplement to the Code of Ordinances
• Amendment to Resolution No. 2024-07-18 regarding ARP SLFRF funding for the Public Works Building Project
• Resolution No. 2024-12-05 approving a five-year extension to the waste collection contract with Republic Services
• Public comments (3-minute individual limit, 5-minute group limit)

The Shelbyville City Council approved a $2,171,449 bid from Reliance Construction for the Public Works building project, adopted a code supplement ordinance, amended an ARP SLFRF resolution for the same project, and extended the Republic Services waste contract by five years. All votes were unanimous among the four present members, with two members absent. No public comments were made.

• Approved $2,171,449 bid from Reliance Construction for Public Works building project (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2024-12-05 supplement to the Code of Ordinances (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to Resolution 2024-07-18 regarding ARP SLFRF funding for Public Works building project (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2024-12-05 for second amendment and five-year extension to Republic Services waste contract (unanimous)

City Council

The Shelbyville City Council will meet on November 21, 2024, for a regular meeting. The agenda includes first reading of an ordinance to adopt a supplement to the City Code of Ordinances, public comments, department reports, and a closed session under KRS 61.810(1)(g) to discuss a specific business proposal that could affect siting, retention, or expansion.

• Ordinance first reading: adopt a supplement to the Code of Ordinances
• Closed session to discuss business proposal (KRS 61.810(1)(g))

City Council

The Shelbyville City Council will consider renewing the garbage collection franchise contract with Republic Services. Other business includes reappointing Wayne Long to the Triple S Board, approving a bid for firefighter breathing apparatus, and authorizing the sale of surplus property. The council will also receive the MS4 stormwater report from the city engineer.

• Republic Services garbage collection franchise contract renewal
• Reappointment of Wayne Long to Triple S Board of Adjustments & Appeals (4-year term)
• Bid approval for Fire Department self-contained breathing apparatus
• Municipal Order authorizing sale of surplus property to Steven Gregory
• MS4 Stormwater Report from City Engineer Jennifer Herrell

City Council

The City Council will hold a special called meeting to conduct second readings of several ordinances. These include updates to zoning regulations and the creation of a new city position.

• Ordinance No. 2024-10-11: Text amendment to zoning regulations regarding short-term rental properties
• Ordinance No. 2024-10-11(A): Creation of a Stormwater/Engineering Technician position
• Ordinances (B) - (G): Amendments to Public Works job descriptions

City Council

The City Council is meeting to discuss police pay structures and the creation of new city positions. Members will also review a text amendment to zoning regulations and the disposal of surplus city property.

• Ordinance No. 2024-10-03: Amending pay structure for police officers and sergeants (2nd reading)
• Text amendment to Articles II and VI of zoning regulations regarding short-term rental properties (1st reading)
• Municipal Order No. 2024-10-03: Creating a Victim’s Services Liaison position funded by the National Opioid Settlement Program
• Amendment to Resolution No. 2024-02-15: Funding for Shelbyville/Shelby County Parks and Recreation’s Baseball Field Improvement Project
• Municipal Order No. 2024-10-03 (A): Declaring city-owned real property as surplus for disposal

City Council

The Shelbyville City Council holds a special called meeting on September 27, 2024, to conduct two items: the first reading of an ordinance amending the pay structure for police officers and sergeants, and a municipal order authorizing the purchase of a police department vehicle through noncompetitive negotiation. The next regular meeting is scheduled for October 3, 2024.

• 1st reading of Ordinance amending pay structure for police officers and sergeants (Ordinance No. 2024-06-20(A))
• Municipal Order No. 2024-09-27 authorizing vehicle purchase for police department via noncompetitive negotiation (KRS 45A.380)

City Council

The City Council will hold second readings for ordinances regarding 2024 property taxes and a budget amendment for the 2023-2024 fiscal year. The body will also consider a new part-time police administrative assistant position and grant approvals for downtown properties.

• Ordinance 2024-09-05: Ad Valorem Property Taxes for Calendar Year 2024 (2nd Reading)
• Ordinance 2024-09-05 (A): Budget Amendment for July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024 (2nd Reading)
• Ordinance 2024-09-05 (B): Creation of Part-Time Police Administrative Assistant position (2nd Reading)
• Downtown Reinvestment Fund Grant approvals for 701 Main Street and 541 Main Street

The Shelbyville City Council approved the 2024 property tax rates (real property at .255 and tangible personal property at .359) and adopted a budget amendment for FY 2023-2024. It also created a part-time police administrative assistant position and approved $230,000 in Downtown Reinvestment Fund grants for two properties. The meeting included a closed session for real estate and litigation discussions.

• Approved 2024 property tax rates: real .255, tangible personal .359 (unanimous)
• Adopted FY 2023-2024 budget amendment (unanimous)
• Created part-time police administrative assistant position (unanimous)
• Approved $130,000 grant for 701 Main Street (unanimous)
• Approved $100,000 grant for 541 Main Street (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of August 15, 2024 meeting (unanimous)
• Entered closed session for real estate and litigation discussions (unanimous)

City Council

The Shelbyville City Council holds a public hearing to receive written or oral comments on a proposed ordinance setting the 2024 ad valorem property tax rate. No decision is made at the hearing; a regular council meeting follows at 5:30 PM.

• Public hearing on the proposed ordinance levying Ad Valorem Property Taxes for Calendar Year 2024

City Council

The city council will hold first readings of ordinances for the 2024 property tax levy, a budget amendment for FY 2023-2024, and creation of a part-time police administrative assistant. Other items include a resolution to form a joint code enforcement board with Simpsonville, a municipal order to declare surplus property, and a second reading of garbage collection ordinance amendments. Public comments are invited.

• Ordinance levying ad valorem property taxes for 2024 (1st reading)
• Ordinance adopting budget amendment for FY 2023-2024 (1st reading)
• Ordinance creating part-time police administrative assistant (1st reading)
• Resolution authorizing interlocal agreement with Simpsonville for joint code enforcement board
• Ordinance amending garbage collection code (2nd reading)

City Council

The Shelbyville City Council is holding a special-called meeting to discuss and consider a resolution that would ask voters whether to allow medical cannabis businesses within city limits. The resolution, if passed, would place the question on a future ballot. A separate public hearing on a proposed tax rate is scheduled for August 15, 2024.

• Resolution No. 2024-08-05 to direct submission of medical cannabis business question to voters
• Discussion of medical cannabis legislation led by Mayor Ethington and Steven Gregory

The Shelbyville City Council unanimously approved a resolution to place the question of allowing medical cannabis businesses within city limits on the ballot for voters. The decision was made during a special meeting on August 5, 2024, with all present council members voting in favor.

• Approved Resolution No. 2024-08-05 to submit medical cannabis business question to voters (unanimous)

City Council

The Shelbyville City Council will hold a regular meeting on July 18, 2024, at 5:30 PM. Agenda items include a first reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 30 on garbage collection, a resolution allocating ARP SLFRF funds for the Public Works building project, and a discussion on medical cannabis legislation. The council will also consider approving minutes, a bid for golf carts, and zoning text amendments.

• Bid approval for golf carts
• First reading of ordinance amending garbage collection (Chapter 30)
• Text amendments to zoning regulations, review and approval to send to Triple S
• Resolution regarding ARP SLFRF funding for Public Works building project
• Discussion concerning medical cannabis legislation

The Shelbyville City Council approved several items: golf cart bids from Dever/EZ Go totaling $10,604.10 and $11,700.00 after upgrades, text amendments to zoning regulations to send to Triple S for recommendation, and Resolution No. 2024-07-18 regarding ARP SLFRF funding for the Public Works building project. The garbage collection ordinance had a first reading but no vote was recorded. Discussions on medical cannabis legislation and public comments on feral cats and sidewalks were held but no decisions were made.

• Approved minutes of June 20, 2024 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved golf cart bids from Dever/EZ Go for $10,604.10 and $11,700.00 (unanimous)
• Approved text amendments to zoning regulations to send to Triple S (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 2024-07-18 for ARP SLFRF funding for Public Works building project (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will review second readings for ordinances amending pay structures for police officers, firefighters, and general city salaries. The council will also consider street paving bids and a property annexation ordinance.

• Second reading of ordinance amending city salary ranges
• Second reading of ordinance amending pay structure for police officers and sergeants
• Second reading of ordinance amending pay structure for firefighters, sergeants, and captains
• Second reading of ordinance for property annexation
• Review of street paving bids

City Council

The council will conduct a second reading of the annual budget for fiscal year 2024-2025 and an ordinance regarding animal restraint. The agenda also includes first readings for changes to salary ranges, police and fire pay structures, and property annexation.

• Second reading of the annual budget ordinance for July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025
• Second reading of an ordinance amending animal restraint regulations
• First readings for ordinances amending salary ranges and pay structures for police and fire personnel
• First reading of an ordinance to annex property to the City
• Reappointments to the Tourism Board, Water and Sewer Commission, and Historic District Commission

City Council

The Shelbyville City Council will hold the first reading of the annual budget ordinance for fiscal year July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025, following the mayor's budget message. The council will also consider a first reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 51 on animal restraint, and a second reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 50 on weeds, grass, and other vegetation. Additionally, the mayor will propose reappointing Lisa Bolin to the Code Enforcement Board for a three-year term, and the council will receive salt bids from the Public Works director. The meeting includes routine reports and public comments.

• 1st reading of budget ordinance for FY 2024-25
• Reappointment of Lisa Bolin to Code Enforcement Board
• Salt bids presented by Public Works director
• 1st reading of animal restraint ordinance amendment
• 2nd reading of weeds/grass/vegetation ordinance amendment

City Council

The Shelbyville City Council is meeting to consider two ordinances: one amending rules on weeds, grass, and other vegetation (first reading), and another amending city council meeting procedures (second reading). The agenda also includes public comments, reports from city officials and departments, and approval of previous meeting minutes.

• Ordinance amending Chapter 50 on weeds, grass, and vegetation – 1st reading
• Ordinance No. 2024-05-02 amending Chapter 20 on council meetings – 2nd reading
• Public comments (3 minutes per individual, 5 for group spokesperson)
• Reports from city attorney, administrator, clerk, and departments
• Approval of minutes from April 18, 2024 meeting

City Council

The Shelbyville City Council is meeting to consider several municipal orders, including declaring police and fire department property surplus for sale, authorizing the purchase of police service vehicles through noncompetitive negotiation, and annexing real property with a zone change. The council will also hold a first reading of an ordinance amending city council meeting rules. Public comments include a request for a leash law.

• Municipal Order 2024-04-18: Declare police department personal property surplus and authorize sale
• Municipal Order 2024-04-18(A): Authorize purchase of police service vehicles via noncompetitive negotiation (KRS 45A.380)
• Municipal Order 2024-04-18(B): Declare fire department personal property surplus and authorize sale
• Ordinance 2024-04-18: Annex real property to Shelbyville and adopt zone change (2nd reading)
• Ordinance: Amend Section 20.208 of Chapter 20 on city council meetings (1st reading)

City Council

The Shelbyville City Council is holding a special called meeting to consider two main items: a resolution authorizing the mayor to apply for and enter into an agreement with the Kentucky Office of Homeland Security (KOHS) for a FY-2024 project, and the first reading of an ordinance to annex real property into the city with a zone change. The meeting also includes an audit report from Baldwin CPAs, approval of prior meeting minutes, and reports from city officials and departments. Public comments are allowed, with individuals limited to 3 minutes and group spokespersons to 5 minutes.

• Resolution No. 2024-03-21 authorizing mayor to apply for and administer KOHS grant, with procurement policy for FY-2024
• Ordinance No. 2024-04-04 annexing real property and adopting a zone change (1st reading)
• Audit report from Baldwin CPAs PLLC
• Approval of minutes from March 7, 2024 meeting

City Council

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 2024-2025 fiscal year. The hearing is followed by a regular council meeting.

• Public hearing on Municipal Road Aid funds
• Public hearing on Local Government Economic Assistance Program funds
• Comments accepted in writing or orally

City Council

The Shelbyville City Council is holding a special called meeting to consider an appointment to the Joint Human Rights Commission and a resolution regarding ARP SLFRF funding for the Shelbyville/Shelby County Parks & Recreation Baseball Field Improvement Project. The agenda also includes routine reports from city officials and a closed session per KRS 61.810 (1)(g).

• Appointment of James Mulcahy to the Joint Human Rights Commission for a 4-year term expiring March 31, 2028
• Resolution No. 2024-03-07 regarding ARP SLFRF program funding for the Baseball Field Improvement Project
• Public comments (3 minutes per individual, 5 minutes for group spokesperson)
• Closed session per KRS 61.810 (1)(g)

City Council

The Shelbyville City Council is holding a special called meeting to consider a resolution allocating ARP SLFRF program funds to the Shelbyville/Shelby County Parks & Recreation baseball field improvement project. The council will also review and take action on findings of fact regarding the annexation and zoning of real property on both sides of Hwy 55, south of Interstate 64 at Exit 32. Several appointments to the Tree Board are on the agenda, along with routine reports and public comments.

• Resolution No. 2024-02-15 regarding ARP SLFRF funding for the baseball field improvement project
• Annexation and zoning of real property on each side of Hwy 55, south of I-64 at Exit 32
• Re-appointment of BJ Andriot to the Tree Board for a 3-year term expiring March 1, 2027
• Re-appointment of Melvin Moffett to the Tree Board for a 3-year term expiring March 1, 2027
• Appointment of Alan Zaring to the Tree Board for a 3-year term expiring March 1, 2027

City Council

The Shelbyville City Council will consider several items, including declaring police property surplus, approving ARPA funding for police and coroner equipment, and amending a prior resolution for a playground project. They will also discuss the process for annexing and zoning nine parcels south of I-64 along Taylorsville Road. Public comments will be heard.

• Municipal Order No. 2024-02-01: Declare police personal property surplus and authorize sale or trade
• Resolution No. 2024-02-01: ARPA funding for police Flock Safety Camera System
• Resolution No. 2024-02-01(A): ARPA funding for coroner's portable radio system
• Resolution No. 2024-02-01(B): ARPA funding for police field equipment
• Annexation & zoning discussion for 9 parcels south of I-64 along Taylorsville Road (KY 55)

City Council

The Shelbyville City Council is holding a special called meeting to discuss the Triple S Findings of Fact & Recommendation regarding the annexation and zoning of property near the I-64 Interchange at Exit 32. No action will be taken on this item. The agenda also includes re-appointments, public comments, and reports from city officials.

• Re-appointment of Jamie Swindler to the Housing Authority, term expiring January 1, 2027
• Discussion of Triple S Findings of Fact & Recommendation (dated Dec 19, 2023) on annexation and zoning near I-64 Exit 32
• Public comments (3 minutes per individual, 5 minutes for group spokesperson)