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Elizabethtown City Council Meeting Summary: November 2, 2026

City Council Meetings — Monday, November 2, 2026
BodyElizabethtown, Kentucky
SessionCity Council Meetings
DateMonday, November 2, 2026
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Unassigned speaker

0:00

How do we give us a hug

Speaker 1

8:23

And one day, I'm going to die.

8:41

I think it's a good job.

Unassigned speaker

9:01

And if you do this, you decide to speak to the code, if you please state your name and address if you're not comfortable stating your address, if you would please just let us know if you're a citizen of the city ordinance in this town.

Speaker 1

9:19

Second, all in favor.

9:23

So we're motion case.

9:27

First reading by motion of ordinance under 2020 annexation of property motion.

Speaker 2

9:33

If I can get a motion on the secondary question.

Speaker 3

9:52

The property will be zone regional commercial or C3 upon annexation based on the planning commission recommendation.

10:00

The property is 36.29 acres.

10:04

The owners gave written consent to the annexation, and the city gave the required 45-day notice to Hardin County.

10:13

Full text of this ordinance can be found by contacting the city clerk's office.

10:18

This is again a first reading.

Speaker 4

10:21

Any discussion?

10:25

Seeing none, we'll move to ordinance 21 2026 annexation of property located at 120 Cornerstone Church Lane.

10:32

If I can get a motion and a second to read, please.

10:34

So moved.

Speaker 5

10:35

Second.

Speaker 4

10:35

All in favor.

Speaker 3

10:40

Again, this is a first reading by summary.

10:44

This ordinance annexes property at 120 Cornerstone Church Lane as requested by Cornerstone Church of God.

10:52

The property will be zone neighborhood commercial or C2 upon annexation based on the planning commission recommendation.

11:00

The property consists of 4.253 acres.

11:04

The owners gave written consent to the annexation, and the city gave the required 45-day notice to Harden County.

11:12

Again, the full text of this ordinance can be found by contacting the city clerk's office.

Speaker 4

11:17

Any discussion.

11:22

Seeing none, we'll move to ordinance 22 2026 annexation of property located on Rineyville Road.

11:28

If I can get a motion in the second to read, please.

Speaker 6

11:30

Motion.

11:31

Second.

Speaker 4

11:32

All in favor.

Speaker 3

11:37

Again, a first reading by summary.

11:39

This ordinance annexes property at Rhinyville Road and Patriot Parkway.

11:48

The property will be zoned future development holding upon annexation based on the planning commission recommendation.

11:57

This property consists of 78.952 acres.

12:01

The owners gave written consent to the annexation, and the city gave the required 45-day notice to Hardin County.

12:10

Again, the full text of this ordinance can also be found by contacting the city clerk's office.

12:15

This is a first reading.

Speaker 4

12:18

Discussion.

Speaker 6

12:31

Second.

Speaker 4

12:34

Opposed.

Speaker 3

12:37

This is also a first reading by summary.

12:40

This ordinance amends the code of ordinances.

12:42

Title 15, Land Usage, Chapter 153, Property Maintenance Code, Exterior Property Area is amended in part to add managed natural landscape.

12:55

The full text of this ordinance can be found by contacting the city clerk's office.

Speaker 4

13:02

Any discussion?

13:06

Ordinance number 24 2026 amending code of ordinances title nine chapter 92 health and sanitation nuances.

13:14

Nuisances.

13:15

How about that?

13:16

I need a motion and a second to read, please.

Speaker 6

13:19

Motion.

13:20

Second.

Speaker 4

13:22

All in favor?

13:24

Opposed?

13:25

Judge Howard.

Speaker 3

13:26

Another first reading by summary.

13:28

This ordinance amends the code of ordinances, Title 9, Chapter 92, Health and Sanitation Nuisances.

13:36

Adding language to permit manage natural landscape.

13:41

Again, the full text of this ordinance can be found by contacting the city clerk's office.

Speaker 4

13:47

Any discussion.

Discussion Breakdown — Share of Meeting
Zoning And Development█████████████████████████████29%
Miscellaneous██████████████████████22%
Historic Preservation███████████████15%
Economic Development████████████12%
Procedural██████████10%
Public Works████████8%
Youth Programs████4%
Summary of Proceedings

Elizabethtown City Council Meeting - November 2, 2026

The Elizabethtown City Council met on November 2, 2026, to conduct a regular meeting that included first readings of multiple annexation ordinances, code amendments, and adoption of municipal orders for economic development incentives and a bid award. A special presentation by local historian Bob Hicks highlighted the importance of preserving historic structures. No public comments were made, and the council concluded with a closed session.

Discussion Items

  • Ordinance 20-2026 (First Reading): Annexation of 36.29 acres on North Black Branch Road, to be zoned Regional Commercial (C3) upon annexation based on the planning commission recommendation. The owners provided written consent and the city gave the required 45-day notice to Hardin County. Approved unanimously.
  • Ordinance 21-2026 (First Reading): Annexation of 4.253 acres at 120 Cornerstone Church Lane, requested by Cornerstone Church of God, to be zoned Neighborhood Commercial (C2) upon annexation. Owners consented and notice was provided to Hardin County. Approved unanimously.
  • Ordinance 22-2026 (First Reading): Annexation of 78.952 acres on Rineyville Road and Patriot Parkway, to be zoned Future Development Holding upon annexation. Owners consented and notice was provided to Hardin County. Approved unanimously.
  • Ordinance 23-2026 (First Reading): Amendment to Title 15, Land Usage, Chapter 153 (Property Maintenance Code) to add managed natural landscape. Approved unanimously.
  • Ordinance 24-2026 (First Reading): Amendment to Title 9, Health and Sanitation, Chapter 92 (Nuisances) to add language permitting managed natural landscape. The city clerk clarified that both ordinances amend separate sections but use unified language. Approved unanimously.
  • Municipal Order 77-2026: Approval of incentives for Flex Films USA for an expansion at 1221 North Black Branch Road. The incentive includes a partial refund of the Elizabethtown Occupational License Fee (1% annually for 10 years) for new jobs, contingent on Kentucky Economic Development Finance Authority approval. Andy, a representative, stated this is the second expansion in three to four years, with an estimated 15–20 new jobs created. Approved unanimously.
  • Municipal Order 78-2026: Acceptance of a bid from No Wires Consulting for network and security equipment for the Steel Grove Amphitheater Project in an amount not to exceed $498,813.91, with authority for change orders up to $74,822.09. Approved unanimously.

Special Presentation

  • Bob Hicks, board member of the Hardin County History Museum, presented each council member with a copy of the booklet "History of Elizabethtown from 1779 to 1859" by Gerald McMurtry, along with a pin and his business card. He urged the council to consider the historical significance of locations when making decisions about demolishing buildings, stating, "you might want to consider this." The mayor thanked Mr. Hicks and jokingly mentioned a pop quiz at the next meeting.

Public Comments & Testimony

  • No members of the public offered comments.

Council Information Items

  • The next regular city council meeting is scheduled for November 9, 2026.
  • City offices will be closed on November 11, 2026, in observance of Veterans Day.
  • Council Member Tyler's birthday is November 4, 2026; the council wished her a happy birthday.
  • Election day is November 3, 2026; the mayor encouraged voting and expressed gratitude to all candidates for their willingness to serve.
  • Good luck messages were extended to local sports teams: the Lady Bruins soccer team competing in the state semifinals on November 3, the Lady Panthers volleyball team starting their state tournament, and both Central Hardin and John Hardin cross-country teams placing in the top 10 at the state meet.

Closed Session

  • The council voted to enter closed session pursuant to KRS 61.810(1) to discuss the future acquisition or sale of real property and personnel matters that could lead to appointment, discipline, or dismissal of an employee. The motion passed, and the mayor stated no action would be taken coming out of the closed session.

Key Outcomes

  • All ordinances (20-2026, 21-2026, 22-2026, 23-2026, 24-2026) passed first reading unanimously.
  • Municipal Order 77-2026 (Flex Films incentives) and Municipal Order 78-2026 (security camera bid) were adopted unanimously.
  • The council authorized a closed session with no subsequent action.

Meeting Transcript

How do we give us a hug And one day, I'm going to die. I think it's a good job. And if you do this, you decide to speak to the code, if you please state your name and address if you're not comfortable stating your address, if you would please just let us know if you're a citizen of the city ordinance in this town. Second, all in favor. So we're motion case. First reading by motion of ordinance under 2020 annexation of property motion. If I can get a motion on the secondary question. The property will be zone regional commercial or C3 upon annexation based on the planning commission recommendation. The property is 36.29 acres. The owners gave written consent to the annexation, and the city gave the required 45-day notice to Hardin County. Full text of this ordinance can be found by contacting the city clerk's office. This is again a first reading. Any discussion? Seeing none, we'll move to ordinance 21 2026 annexation of property located at 120 Cornerstone Church Lane. If I can get a motion and a second to read, please. So moved. Second. All in favor. Again, this is a first reading by summary. This ordinance annexes property at 120 Cornerstone Church Lane as requested by Cornerstone Church of God. The property will be zone neighborhood commercial or C2 upon annexation based on the planning commission recommendation. The property consists of 4.253 acres. The owners gave written consent to the annexation, and the city gave the required 45-day notice to Harden County. Again, the full text of this ordinance can be found by contacting the city clerk's office. Any discussion. Seeing none, we'll move to ordinance 22 2026 annexation of property located on Rineyville Road. If I can get a motion in the second to read, please. Motion. Second. All in favor. Again, a first reading by summary. This ordinance annexes property at Rhinyville Road and Patriot Parkway. The property will be zoned future development holding upon annexation based on the planning commission recommendation. This property consists of 78.952 acres. The owners gave written consent to the annexation, and the city gave the required 45-day notice to Hardin County. Again, the full text of this ordinance can also be found by contacting the city clerk's office. This is a first reading. Discussion. Second. Opposed. This is also a first reading by summary. This ordinance amends the code of ordinances. Title 15, Land Usage, Chapter 153, Property Maintenance Code, Exterior Property Area is amended in part to add managed natural landscape. The full text of this ordinance can be found by contacting the city clerk's office. Any discussion? Ordinance number 24 2026 amending code of ordinances title nine chapter 92 health and sanitation nuances. Nuisances. How about that? I need a motion and a second to read, please.

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