Council OKs utility request for next phase of Copperfield subdivision construction
By JIM BROOKS
Nelson County Gazette / WBRT Radio
Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2015, 1 a.m. — The Bardstown City Council approved a request for utility services for an expansion of the Copperfield subdivision off Plum Run Road.
The request for water and sewer services was unanimously approved by the council. The expansion will include utility services for 49 construction lots.
South First Street resident Pen Bogert spoke in favor of the city’s purchase of the Tannery Hill green space. He praised the efforts by planning commission director Jan Johnston-Crowe for making the deal happen.
TANNERY HILL AGREEMENT. The council approved giving Mayor John Royalty the power to complete purchase of the Tannery Hill property, 16.1 acres of green space between the city-owned educational complex and My Old Kentucky Home State Park.
The city has been awarded a $86,500 grant to help with the purchase, which will total approximately $103,040. The city to pay the $16,540 balance, plus incidental expenses related to the transaction.
COUNTY ATTORNEY REQUEST. The council approved a request from County Attorney Matthew Hite for a drainage easement variance for the former Eugene & Wilson Co. building at 601 Bloomfield Road.
In his request, Hite stated he would like to add 20 feet to each end of the building, and these additions would extend into the drainage easement.
Councilwoman Kecia Copeland offers her thoughts on public input periods during Tuesday’s council meeting.
City Civil Engineer Jessica Filiatreau told the council the easement wouldn’t change the characteristics of the lot or its elevation since the building additions would be built on what is now paved areas of the parking lot.
BID APPROVALS. The council approved awarding its bid for 2015-16 mowing services once again to Oliver’s Lawn Service. The bid of $1,390 per mowing session was the lowest of the four bids submitted. The mowing includes the Bardstown Cemetery and other tracts, including the lot that was the location of the old sewing factory on Allison Avenue.
The council also approved bids for bulk chemicals for use at the city’s water treatment and sewer treatment plants.
In other business, the council:
— reappointed Teresa Maddox to a four-year term on the Bardstown Housing Authority;
— approved a five-year property tax assessment for an home located at 302 South Third St.;
— went into an executive session to discuss the possible future sale of real estate. The council took no action related to the closed meeting.
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