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Shelbyville public meetings in 2025

23 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Thu Dec 18, 2025

City Council

Council will approve December 4, 2025 meeting minutes

The Shelbyville City Council will vote to approve the regular meeting minutes from December 4, 2025. The council will also consider re‑appointments for the mayor, the City Tree Board, the SC Landfill Board, and the Housing Authority. Public comments and reports from the city attorney, city engineer, and mayor will be presented.

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✓ Decided: Council approved minutes, re‑appointments and a planning commission appointment

The council approved the minutes from the December 4 meeting. It re‑appointed three members to the Ethics Board, one member to the Landfill Board, and a member to the Housing Authority. The council also appointed Orrie Carter to the Triple S Planning Commission. The meeting was then adjourned.

Thu Dec 4, 2025

City Council

Council approves minutes and re‑appoints Ethics Board member

The Shelbyville City Council will vote to approve the regular meeting minutes from November 20, 2025. It will consider a three‑year re‑appointment of Howard Griffith to the Ethics Board, with the term ending December 31, 2028. The council will also receive updates on the Capital Improvement Plan for FY‑25‑27 and reports from the city attorney and engineering department.

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✓ Decided: Council approved minutes, reappointed ethics board member, and advanced food‑truck zoning

The council unanimously approved the minutes from the November 20, 2025 meeting. They re‑appointed Howard Griffith to the Ethics Board for a three‑year term. The council also approved two motions: one to submit food‑truck text amendments without a permanent ownership provision, and another to change the chart in the text amendments for Triple S Planning and Zoning. The meeting was adjourned at 6:23 p.m.

Thu Nov 20, 2025

City Council

Council to approve joint code enforcement board with Simpsonville

The Shelbyville City Council will consider several items, including the approval of the November 6, 2025 meeting minutes and second‑reading votes on two ordinances that amend city staff positions. A resolution will be voted on to authorize the mayor to enter an interlocal agreement with the City of Simpsonville to create a joint code‑enforcement board. The council will also review draft zoning text amendments related to food trucks and food‑truck parks before adjourning.

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✓ Decided: Council approved interlocal agreement with Simpsonville for joint code enforcement

The council approved the minutes from the November 6 meeting. It also approved two ordinances amending the Administrative Assistant and Receptionist/Accounts Payable positions. A resolution authorizing the mayor to enter an interlocal agreement with the City of Simpsonville was approved. The meeting was then adjourned.

Thu Nov 6, 2025

City Council

Council considers zone change for Blue Steel Development

The City Council will discuss and take action on a zoning request for a development at Taylorsville Road and Logan Station Road. The body will also review a contract for a new fire department aerial ladder truck and several ordinances regarding city personnel positions.

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✓ Decided: Council approved creation of Deputy City Engineer position (all aye)

The council unanimously approved the minutes from the October 2 meeting. It also approved four ordinances: creating a Deputy City Engineer, amending the City Engineer/Public Works Director position, amending the Administrative Assistant for the Mayor’s Office, and amending the Receptionist/Accounts Payable position. A motion to purchase a $1.46 million aerial ladder truck was made, but no vote result was recorded. No action was taken on the proposed zoning change.

Thu Oct 2, 2025

City Council

Shelbyville council to discuss surplus property and engineer positions

The Shelbyville City Council will consider declaring city-owned real property as surplus and read two ordinances establishing and amending the Deputy City Engineer position. The meeting is scheduled for October 2, 2025.

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✓ Decided: Council approved surplus property order, deputy engineer and city engineer ordinances

The council approved the minutes of the September 18, 2025 meeting. It adopted a municipal order declaring city‑owned real property surplus and authorizing its disposal. The council gave first‑reading approval to an ordinance creating the Deputy City Engineer position and to an ordinance amending the City Engineer/Public Works Director position. The meeting was then adjourned.

Thu Sep 18, 2025

City Council

Shelbyville City Council to consider flood damage prevention ordinance

The City Council will hold a second reading of an ordinance regarding flood damage prevention. Members will also consider declaring certain city-owned real property as surplus for disposal and discuss text amendments regarding food trucks and parks.

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✓ Decided: Council approved surplus property order and flood‑damage ordinance

The council approved the minutes from the September 4 meeting. It adopted Municipal Order No. 2025‑09‑18 declaring city‑owned real property surplus. It also approved Ordinance No. 09‑18‑2025 amending Chapter 74 on flood‑damage prevention. The meeting was then adjourned.

Thu Sep 4, 2025

City Council

City Council to consider property taxes and budget amendments

The City Council will hold a second reading for ordinances regarding 2025 property taxes and a budget amendment for the 2024-2025 fiscal year. The body will also consider a first reading of an ordinance regarding flood damage prevention.

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✓ Decided: City Council adopted the 2024‑2025 budget amendment

The council approved the minutes from the August 21, 2025 meeting. It approved a flood‑damage prevention ordinance amendment (first reading) and a property‑tax levy ordinance (second reading). The council also approved a supplement to the city code and adopted the budget amendment for fiscal year July 1 2024 through June 30 2025. The meeting was adjourned at 6:11 p.m.

Thu Aug 21, 2025

City Council

Shelbyville City Council to consider 2025 property tax levy

The City Council will hold a first reading of an ordinance to levy ad valorem property taxes for the 2025 calendar year. The body will also discuss a budget amendment for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, and a supplement to the city code of ordinances.

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✓ Decided: City Council approved the FY 2024‑2025 budget amendment

The council approved the minutes of the August 7 meeting. It also approved several ordinances, including a fire‑department recruitment office amendment, a property‑tax levy for 2025, a code‑supplement, and the FY 2024‑2025 budget amendment. The meeting was then adjourned.

Thu Aug 21, 2025

City Council

Shelbyville City Council to hold public hearing on 2025 property taxes

The City Council is holding a public hearing to collect written or oral comments regarding a proposed ordinance. This ordinance concerns the levying of Ad Valorem Property Taxes for the 2025 calendar year.

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✓ Decided: Council adjourned the public hearing

The public hearing on the proposed 2025 ad valorem property tax ordinance had no public attendance. Councilmember Zaring moved to adjourn, seconded by Councilmember Carter, and the hearing was adjourned at 5:15 p.m. No substantive decisions on the ordinance were made.

Thu Aug 7, 2025

City Council

Shelbyville City Council to consider pay and tax ordinance amendments

The City Council will review ordinances regarding fire department staffing and city-wide salary ranges. The body is also considering changes to occupational license taxes and fees.

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✓ Decided: Council approved multiple fire department salary and position amendments

The council unanimously approved the minutes from the July 17 meeting. It also approved four ordinances: a title change for the Fire Department Recruitment and Retention Officer, an amendment to the citywide salary ranges, a revised pay structure for Fire Department personnel, and changes to occupational license tax sections. All motions carried with every present member voting "aye". A public hearing is scheduled for August 21, 2025.

Thu Jul 17, 2025

City Council

Shelbyville City Council to consider salary and pay structure amendments

The City Council will review proposed ordinances to amend city salary ranges and the pay structure for fire personnel. The body is also considering the sale of surplus property and two board appointments.

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✓ Decided: Council reappointed Lisa Bolin and appointed Elaine Farris to city commissions

The council approved the minutes from the July 3 meeting. It reappointed Lisa Bolin to the Triple S Board of Adjustments & Appeals for a four‑year term and appointed Elaine Farris to the Human Rights Commission for a three‑year term. The council also approved two municipal orders to sell surplus property and gave first‑reading approval to ordinances amending salary ranges and fire personnel pay structure. All motions passed unanimously.

Thu Jul 3, 2025

City Council

Shelbyville City Council to consider occupational license tax and fee changes

The City Council will hold a first reading of an ordinance to amend occupational license taxes and fees. The body will also consider appointments to the Tourism Commission and Historic District.

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✓ Decided: Council approves Morton Salt bid for winter road treatment

The council approved the minutes of the June 5, 2025 meeting. They re‑appointed Bethany Smith to the Tourism Commission and Jim Henson to the Historic District, and appointed Matthew Wade to the Historic District, each for three‑year terms ending June 30 2028. The council accepted Morton Salt’s bid of $100.94 per ton, total $56,526.40 for 560 tons with a guaranteed purchase of 700 tons. They also approved the first reading of an ordinance amending occupational license tax sections.

Thu Jun 5, 2025

City Council

Shelbyville City Council to consider annual budget for fiscal year 2025-2026

The City Council will hold a second reading of the annual budget ordinance for the fiscal year starting July 1, 2025. The body will also consider a joint appointment to the Tourism Commission and discuss Ruble Farm.

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✓ Decided: Council approved budget, re‑appointment, and Ruble Farm recommendation

The council unanimously approved the minutes of the May 15 meeting. They re‑appointed Gary Walls to the Tourism Commission for a three‑year term ending June 30, 2028. The annual budget ordinance for fiscal year July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026 was adopted. The council accepted the planning and zoning recommendation on the Ruble Farm property.

Thu May 15, 2025

City Council

Shelbyville City Council to hold first reading of FY 2025-2026 budget

The Shelbyville City Council will hold the first reading of the annual budget ordinance for fiscal year 2025-2026, following the Mayor's Budget Message. The council will also consider two municipal orders: one to declare and donate surplus city property, and another to authorize the noncompetitive purchase of vehicles for the fire department. Standard reports and a public comment period are also scheduled.

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✓ Decided: Council approved purchase of two new fire department vehicles

The council unanimously approved the minutes from the May 1 meeting. It also approved a municipal order to donate a 2011 Ford F‑150 as surplus property and a municipal order authorizing the fire department to purchase two new vehicles. The budget ordinance was approved for its first reading. The meeting was then adjourned.

Thu May 1, 2025

City Council

City Council considers ordinance regarding Police Lieutenant position

The Shelbyville City Council will hold a second reading of an ordinance amending the Police Lieutenant position. Members will also discuss properties on Willis Street.

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✓ Decided: City Council approved amendment to Police Lieutenant position ordinance

The council unanimously approved the minutes from the April 17, 2025 meeting. It also approved, by unanimous vote, an amendment to Ordinance No. 2023-09-07 that changes the position of Police Lieutenant. The council entered closed session at 6:39 p.m., exited at 7:48 p.m., and then adjourned the meeting.

Thu Apr 17, 2025

City Council

Council to consider amending police lieutenant position ordinance

The Shelbyville City Council will consider a first reading of an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 2023-09-07(JJ) relating to the position of Police Lieutenant. The council will also vote on a bid for a Public Works vehicle and two municipal orders declaring and authorizing the sale of surplus city property. Mayor Ethington has appointed Amy Smitha to the Triple S Board of Adjustments & Appeals to fill an unexpired term.

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✓ Decided: City Council approves truck bid, appointments, and surplus property orders

The council unanimously approved the minutes of the March 20 meeting. It approved a $46,228.41 bid for a ½‑ton truck, appointed Amy Smitha to the Triple S Board of Adjustments & Appeals, and adopted two municipal orders declaring city‑owned personal property surplus and authorizing its sale. The council also approved an ordinance amending the police lieutenant position and a request to write a letter to Planning and Zoning for a proposed light‑industrial use, then adjourned the meeting.

Thu Mar 20, 2025

City Council

Council to consider final reading of short-term rental ordinance

The Shelbyville City Council will hold a second reading of an ordinance regulating short-term rental properties, effectively a final vote. They will also appoint a new fire chief, receive the annual audit report, and consider a bid for a restroom building at Weissinger Hills Golf Course. A police pinning ceremony and several routine reports are on the agenda.

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✓ Decided: Council approves fire chief, golf‑course restroom bid, short‑term rental ordinance

The council unanimously approved the minutes from the March 6 meeting. They confirmed Carlton Holbert as the new fire chief, accepted the bid to build a restroom at Weissinger Hills Golf Course (base $276,000 with a $138,000 alternate), and passed the short‑term rental ordinance for a second reading. The meeting was then adjourned.

Thu Mar 20, 2025

City Council

Public hearing on road aid and economic assistance funds for FY2025-2026

The Shelbyville City Council is holding a public hearing to receive comments on the proposed use of Municipal Road Aid and Local Government Economic Assistance Program funds for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. No action is taken at this hearing; it is a procedural step to gather public input. The regular city council meeting will follow.

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✓ Decided: Council votes unanimously to adjourn the March 20 public hearing

The council held a public hearing to discuss use of Municipal Road Aid and Local Government Economic Assistance Program funds for FY 2025‑2026. No public comments were received. Councilmember Carter moved to adjourn, Hardesty seconded, and all five voting members approved the motion.

Thu Mar 6, 2025

City Council

City Council to vote on short-term rental ordinance (2nd reading)

This meeting includes the second reading and potential final passage of Ordinance 2025-03-06 regulating short-term rental properties. The council will also consider a joint appointment to the Tourism Commission and receive an audit report from Baldwin CPAs PLLC. Other items include approval of minutes and department reports.

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✓ Decided: Short-term rental ordinance fails second reading, 1-5

The council voted down the short-term rental ordinance on second reading, with only Councilmember Hardesty voting in favor. A motion to approve the ordinance for a first reading without section G of 75.004 was made and seconded, but no vote was recorded. The council also approved the February 20 minutes and a joint appointment to the Tourism Commission.

Thu Feb 20, 2025

City Council

Council to introduce short-term rental ordinance, appoint board members

The Shelbyville City Council will hold the first reading of an ordinance regulating short-term rental properties, which is a discussion item and not a final vote. The council is also set to reappoint Pam Larkin to the Code Enforcement Board and Jennifer Herrell to the Tree Board for three-year terms. Other agenda items include approval of prior meeting minutes and routine departmental reports.

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✓ Decided: Council reappoints two board members, hears short-term rental ordinance

The Shelbyville City Council reappointed Pam Larkin to the Code Enforcement Board and Jennifer Herrell to the Tree Board, each for three-year terms expiring February 28, 2028. The council also held the first reading of an ordinance relating to short-term rental properties, but no vote was taken on it. The meeting was otherwise procedural, including approval of prior minutes and reports.

Thu Feb 6, 2025

City Council

Council to approve police vehicle purchase via noncompetitive negotiation

The Shelbyville City Council will consider Municipal Order No. 2025-02-06 to authorize purchasing vehicles for the Police Department through noncompetitive negotiation under KRS 45A.380. The meeting also includes an appointment to the Joint Human Rights Commission and routine reports. Public comment is allowed.

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✓ Decided: Council appoints Charlton to Human Rights Commission, approves police vehicle purchase

The Shelbyville City Council approved the appointment of Dave Charlton to the Joint Human Rights Commission for a 4-year term expiring February 1, 2029. The council also authorized the purchase of vehicles for the Shelbyville Police Department through noncompetitive negotiation under KRS 45A.380. No other substantive decisions were recorded; the meeting included routine items like minutes approval and reports.

Thu Jan 16, 2025

City Council

Council to vote on surplus property sale; discuss short-term rentals

The Shelbyville City Council will consider Municipal Order 2025-01-16 authorizing the sale of surplus property to Steven Gregory. Council will also discuss short-term rental regulations. The meeting includes reports from departments, the mayor, and council members, as well as public comment.

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✓ Decided: Council approves sale of surplus police property

The Shelbyville City Council approved a municipal order declaring police department items surplus and authorizing their sale. The council also discussed but took no action on a proposed short-term rental ordinance. Reports were given on the Mulberry Building renovation, snow cleanup, and a state decision not to install a sidewalk on HWY 53.

Thu Jan 9, 2025

City Council

City Council considers budget amendment and new Stormwater Program Manager position

The Shelbyville City Council will hold a special meeting featuring the ceremonial swearing-in of council members. The body is scheduled to conduct second readings for a fiscal year 2025 budget amendment and the creation of a Stormwater Program Manager position.

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✓ Decided: Council approves FY2025 budget amendment and new stormwater manager position

The Shelbyville City Council unanimously approved a budget amendment for Fiscal Year 2025 and an ordinance creating the position of Stormwater Program Manager. Both measures passed on second reading with all council members voting 'aye.' The meeting also included a report from Republic Services on a new contract and updates from city departments.