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Regular City Council Meeting - June 22, 2026
Published: Jun 22, 2026
Shepherdsville Amends Personnel Plan for Wastewater and Fire Departments
Ordinance 026023 amends Ordinance 025013, concerning the personnel and payroll classification plan for city employees. The amendment adjusts staffing levels and roles within the Wastewater Treatment Plant and Fire Department. Specifically, it allows for a total of four full-time employees for foreman and assistant foreman positions and eight full-time employees for collection technician roles at the wastewater plant. Additionally, it adds the position of Major Training Officer to the Fire Department. Council members discussed the change from seven to eight full-time collection technician positions, clarifying that a seasonal position was being converted to full-time rather than adding a new staff member, and that the foreman and assistant foreman roles would not see an increase in total staff.
City Council Considers Annexation of Property on State Highway 44
The City Council discussed Ordinance 026-021, which pertains to annexing approximately 7.3 acres of property located along the south side of State Highway 44. The annexation is by consent of all property owners, including Indian Oaks Inc. The property is described as being adjacent to the city's boundaries, urban in character, and suitable for development. After annexation, the property will remain subject to Bullitt County's land use restrictions. A key point of discussion was ensuring that future annexations and developments within the city require planning and zoning approval from the city itself, rather than the county, to maintain a consistent development process and partnership between the city and county.
West Blue Lick Road Property Annexed into City Limits
The City Council considered Ordinance 026022, an ordinance to annex 2.497 acres of property located on West Blue Lick Road, owned by BH W Properties LLC. The property is contiguous to the city's boundaries, urban in character, and suitable for development. The owners have provided written consent for the annexation. During the discussion, Council Member Bonnie Enlow highlighted the importance of annexed properties undergoing city planning and zoning processes, referencing a previous instance where a 10-ft access easement was created for walkability to a Dollar General. The annexation aims to bring the entire parcel within the city limits, with the back half currently being in the county.
Civil Service Status of Department Heads Sparks Debate, Ordinance Tabled
During the discussion of Ordinance 026016, which amends the employee handbook for non-elected and appointed city employees, a significant debate arose regarding the exclusion of certain positions from civil service. Council members questioned whether department heads and the city clerk were properly excluded from civil service under state law (KRS 90.300). Legal interpretations differed, with some council members and staff citing previous legal advice that these positions were not considered employees for civil service purposes, while others pointed to past ordinances and legal counsel suggesting they were included. Due to the confusion and conflicting interpretations, Council Member Rob Adams moved to table the ordinance for further review.
Shepherdsville Fire Department Proposes New Regulatory Fees
The City Council reviewed and discussed proposed fee schedules for fire department services, including site plan review, fire hydrant layout approval, and fire hydrant flow data requests. The proposed fees range from $150 to $400 depending on the service and type of building.
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