Bardstown council approves appointments, mobile food permit and cemetery deed; mayor outlines upcoming projects

The Bardstown City Council on Dec. 12 approved several routine items and heard an update from the mayor on upcoming projects. Councilman Roland E. Williams moved to approve a slate of board appointments; Councilman Franklin Hibbs IV seconded and the motion carried 6-0.

Appointments confirmed by the council: Jeff Crowe to the Tourist Commission for a three-year term beginning Dec. 31, 2023; Wes Parrish to Development Review for a three-year term beginning Jan. 1, 2024; Pat Hagan to Historical Review for a three-year term beginning Jan. 10, 2024; Eric Garris and Nick Kipper to the Tree Board for three-year terms beginning Jan. 24, 2024; and Shonna Sheckles to Human Rights to fill the unexpired term of Janet Tonge through March 1, 2025.

Councilman Joe Buckman moved to approve a mobile food vendor application submitted by Travelin' Tom’s Coffee of Etown; Councilman Bill Sheckles seconded and the motion carried 6-0, granting the permit. The council also approved the cemetery deed for Melba Cusick by unanimous consent.

During member comments, Councilman Franklin Hibbs IV said a new bourbon-themed license plate will be available in January, and Councilman Joe Buckman reported that construction at Mayor's Park is progressing well. Mayor J. Richard Heaton announced the second council meeting in December would be canceled and that the next meeting is scheduled for Jan. 9, 2024; Heaton added the new Historic Review Board Guideline Manual will be presented then. He also listed upcoming items: a comprehensive land-use plan for Nelson County, short-term rental recommendations, and an RFP for the sale of 'Bardstown Connect.' He called the city’s Christmas Parade a success and thanked staff and council members.

The meeting was adjourned at 6:22 p.m. following a motion by Councilwoman Betty Hart and a second by Councilman Joe Buckman.