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The official said federal funding uncertainties have prompted focus on priorities and maintaining programs that rely on federal dollars. The official said Kentuckiana Works’ executive director, Michael Greighton, planned a site visit this week to review local workforce needs and discuss possible grant support for a named cohort of students.

Officials described a model where the program would fund specific, short-term technical training in high‑school or immediately post‑graduation that would place students into mid‑level positions; the official gave an example that students trained on warehouse scanning and troubleshooting could start at roughly $25 an hour at local employers.

The council also discussed improving public transportation to connect potential workers from higher‑unemployment areas to jobs in Shepherdsville. The city official said part of the visit to Kentuckiana Works would be to make a case for transit connections and possible funding through Louisville Metro and other partners.

The council received no formal action on the matter; the update was informational and staff and regional partners were expected to continue discussions on targeted grants and transit solutions.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","March 10, 2025 Regular Council Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","Council members heard an overview of Kentuckiana Works initiatives to fund targeted workforce training tied to local manufacturers and distribution centers and a push to improve public transportation to connect workers to jobs in Shepherdsville.","taxTitle","Shepherdsville, Bullitt County, Kentucky","taxId",71516,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6287632,"March 12 Ministries says White Flag shelter operated 29 nights, connected guests to care",192,1844000,2036000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2548489-7350b3cc13c902115310cf685a4811f2&start=1844&end=2036","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2548489-7350b3cc13c902115310cf685a4811f2/thumbnail_1844000.jpg","/articles/6287632/Shepherdsville/Bullitt-County/Kentucky/March-12-Ministries-says-White-Flag-shelter-operated-29-nights-connected-guests-to-care","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6287632-5415e6be89edc5553a52059ef787d728/orig.mp4?Expires=1776508692&Signature=ZjGfvlSsaXdLbNqOWSFjOxfchEdN4CHwKwr9oaZX0B37K8mbEzd7zKVGEG5mt-HImtiLS74EFznLaF~RneVDHVUAiA-GwJTOpuaLMNumioFCHjala2Rk2ZObYzyUjxW8rGxf-UkCgwbDW4IfhVYd--B2mmg4su40goxhwqCcGblPL~lzo~PFkBQW813sTm4sh7Ids-yx-s~Z5Ul2y3s-CpSdkIo0zDrbnc4UE~harxsKMCNTLZB062OeDlmK-eGj~TJBnlYHVkCynJGH0lLz0t1eet7Do3H-a4OXH5f58aTzDzfqo7Ej0fbYkvYvGLrjh6DXHMH8lP06eypet~adYQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Laura Cook, representing March 12 Ministries, told the Shepherdsville City Council that the White Flag shelter concluded its winter season after operating 29 nights and three consecutive days of continuous warming-station services.

\"We were open for 29 nights, and we had 3 days of continuous,\" Cook said. March 12 Ministries said it staffed a daytime warming station at Mercy Hill from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., and an overnight shelter at First Baptist from 8 p.m. to 8 a.m. during the cold stretch.

Cook reported 30 different guests used the shelter over the 29 nights: 19 men, 8 women and 3 children. Volunteers and partner organizations helped most guests connect to services; March 12 Ministries said two guests with significant medical conditions were triaged by a volunteer nurse practitioner and later hospitalized for treatment.

Cook also said staff identified three guests who were passing through from other states; the ministry provided bus tickets to Alabama, Tennessee and Florida to help them continue their journeys. For three women whose needs exceeded local resources, March 12 Ministries arranged transport to a downtown Louisville program for women's shelter and ID services.

Cook described the shelter as both a lifesaving overnight option and an entry point for casework: \"The White Flag Shelter is important for the safety overnight of people just sleeping and staying alive, but also us having that touch point of meeting people where they are over a meal and saying, how can we help you change your situation?\" she said.

Council members thanked the ministry and volunteer hosts, and the council acknowledged First Baptist Church and Mercy Hill for hosting the operation. No formal council action was taken; Cook offered handouts and contact information for residents and volunteers interested in supporting future shelter efforts.","March 12 Ministries reported the White Flag shelter ran for 29 nights, sheltered 30 guests (including 8 women and 3 children), and helped several people access medical care, transportation and longer-term services.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6287637,"Church-backed proposal seeks annexation of ~26–27 acres for 67-home subdivision in Shepherdsville",343,2101000,2444000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2548489-7350b3cc13c902115310cf685a4811f2&start=2101&end=2444","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2548489-7350b3cc13c902115310cf685a4811f2/thumbnail_2101000.jpg","/articles/6287637/Shepherdsville/Bullitt-County/Kentucky/Church-backed-proposal-seeks-annexation-of-2627-acres-for-67-home-subdivision-in-Shepherdsville","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6287637-f4d5a5c477e6a36ab562424f1b5deb66/orig.mp4?Expires=1776508692&Signature=Fqh42FVNRNn33pxZmVyJ8t6WWHRoqCK1JbInDxE9yqaOVUBTlKaeLjZ7Rl24BLj9uLXHup4RBu3mKgCzomQ5fKDqRDPAgJAV9EPB83xyrGpRYjGKv4KFIKHXG1oYLgpDDd9~wKG5H~fJihN~OjXWimRXUqA07UXZyavUFI8vcOvWchTSSMsr8WGQzS0YgP8oZ0ZOp9mZBZ-Cqi10dayghiJ4lXNSkBvwri0sK5fYR6X8vbgC59Y9ZIokRRiSX14vNKs5kg8-YVY7hjeUv0I3qwtTb0me13cFvCBqQRtiF-7X9Gh8GmMu267sKOANMsLSSTs23yzExABoKLlZuVTOKw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Pastor EJ, of Field of Grace Church, and developer Chris Dickey told the Shepherdsville City Council that they plan to seek annexation of roughly 26–27 acres at the city line and build about 67 single-family lots.

Council members were told the property sits within walking distance of the Helen Heights development and would require extension of sewer lines before development. \"We're looking at the property over there. It's 27 acres. We got a proposal for 67 lots for single family housing,\" Chris Dickey said.

City officials emphasized the developer, not the city, would pay for sewer extension. A council member noted the city does not intend to fund sewer construction for annexations: \"we are not paying that expense to have sewers installed,\" the official said.

Officials said annexation and planning will follow the county and city sequence the council described: the property must first be annexed into the city and then returned to planning and zoning for approvals tied to the requested residential zoning. The council was told a first reading of the annexation ordinance is scheduled for the 24th; a second reading is scheduled for the council’s first meeting in April, April 14.

Pastor EJ said the church bought 26 acres earlier this year and is coordinating with the potential buyer. Dickey said he expects a mix of for-sale single-family homes and estimated price points between $300,000 and $400,000 per home.

Council members asked about flood risk and infrastructure; Dickey said the site is outside the floodplain. The council also discussed notification requirements; staff said they reviewed the relevant CARA statute and determined the city’s required notifications were satisfied.

Council members were reminded that annexation petitions typically return to planning and zoning after annexation and that property owners usually bear costs for infrastructure extensions. Council staff said final project details and a full packet would be provided to council members the morning after the introduction.

No formal council vote on the annexation occurred during this meeting; the council only received the introduction and schedule for readings. The developer and Pastor EJ will return with the formal annexation ordinance documents for the council packet ahead of the scheduled readings.","A Pastor and a private developer introduced plans to annex roughly 26–27 acres at the Shepherdsville city line for a 67-lot single-family subdivision. City officials said the developer would pay for sewer extension and the annexation will go to the council for a first reading later this month and a second reading April 14.","actionData","errors"]

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Council hears update on Kentuckiana Works training grant and push for transit to fill local jobs

March 12 Ministries says White Flag shelter operated 29 nights, connected guests to care

Church-backed proposal seeks annexation of ~26–27 acres for 67-home subdivision in Shepherdsville