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CITY OF RIVER BLUFF
MAYOR-COMMISSION BOARD
MINUTES OF JANUARY 27, 2026
The Mayor-Commission Board for the City of River Bluff met on January 27, 2026 via Zoom at 7:30 PM.
Residents: Emily Isbell, Brandon Mayes
Board members Present: Mayor Dillon, Paulette Bryant, Lynn Grossman, Tom Sheffer, Lee Stanley
Board members absent: None.
Appointed Official: Katie Buhts, Clerk.
Questions/Comments from Residents
None.
Minutes of the November 25, 2025 and January 8, 2026 Special Meeting Accepted as submitted.
Treasurer’s Report Accepted as amended. Formula totaling General Fund assets required correction.
Old Business
Community Pride
Lynn Grossman stated that all holiday lights have all been taken down and stored. The new banners are installed and the holiday banners are safely stored in Mrs. Grossman’s basement to avoid harsh temperatures of an unheated garage.
Drainage
At this time, no work can be completed due to the extreme temperatures. Tom Sheffer will touch base with Temple & Temple in late February to address root extraction in the drainage culvert between the Hacker & Ohara properties.
New Residents.
Since the last meeting, Paulette Bryant has delivered three welcome gifts to new residents at:
13300 Peach Tree Lane
3500 River Bluff Road
13416 Creekview Road
Two homes (13408 Apple Tree & 13206 Creekview Road) remain empty and welcome gifts cannot be delivered at this time.
The mayor expressed his ongoing thanks for the service we provide by Paulette’s efforts to welcome each new resident.
Other Old Business
Tom Sheffer discussed his displeasure with Waste Management route cancelations due to the ongoing winter weather. Discussion regarding this concern took place. Currently, Waste Management has a backlog of 30,000 homes for trash pickup and 15,000 homes for recycling. All in attendance recognize the inconvenience and disruption caused by a skipped service date for trash and recycling. Given the severity of the issue, the board members understand that it is not possible for Waste Management to take any action other than provide route assistance for trash overflow on the next regularly scheduled pickup date.
Katie Buhts will post an update on the official City Facebook page to address the residents’ concerns and communicate the information discussed in this meeting.
New Business
Accounts Payable
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- Chism Annual Contract- 2026 381.00
- Kentucky League of Cities Membership 2026 550.00
- Honeywick Hosting Fees 2026 624.45
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Tom Sheffer made a motion to approve the expenses as presented. Lynn Grossman seconded the motion.
Rollcall Vote
Voting Yea: Bryan Dillon, Paulette Bryant, Lynn Grossman, Tom Sheffer, Lee Stanley
Voting Nay: None.
This motion passed by unanimous vote
Other New Business
Paulette Bryant addressed a concern with a leaning lamp post across from Sandy Baird’s property. Katie Buhts will contact LG&E to report the issue and request repairs.
Tom Sheffer is still contemplating a city-wide resident dinner event. At this time the weather is not suitable for such an event, but he will continue pondering until warmer weather.
There being no further business, Lynn Grossman made a motion to adjourn. Tom Sheffer seconded the motion.
Rollcall Vote
Voting Yea: Bryan Dillon, Lynn Grossman, Tom Sheffer, Lee Stanley, Paulette Bryant
Voting Nay: None.
This motion passed by unanimous vote