MINUTES OF A MEETING

OF THE BOARD OF COUNCIL OF THE

CITY OF FORT THOMAS,

CAMPBELL COUNTY, KENTUCKY, ON

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2010

 

 

Mayor Mary H. Brown called the meeting of council to order at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, November 1, 2010.  The Clerk called the roll and the following Councilmembers were present:  Lisa Kelly, Jim Doepker, Jill Steller, Eric Haas, Roger Peterman, and Tom Lampe.  Staff members in attendance included:  City Administrator Don Martin, City Clerk Melissa Kelly, Fire Chief Mark Bailey, Police Chief Mike Daly, Finance Director Fred Ewald and City Attorney Jann Seidenfaden.

 

Mayor Brown led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.

 

Minutes

 

The minutes of the October 18, 2010 meeting were presented to council for consideration. Tom Lampe noted an amendment in the minutes.  A motion was made by Mr. Doepker and seconded by Ms. Kelly to approve the minutes with amendments.  The motion passed by a unanimous vote.

 

 

Visitors and Communications

 

Terrill Biedenharn of 22 Arno was present.  Mr. Biedenharn asked if the “no parking” sign at the bottom of Arno was going to be removed or changed.  Don Martin noted that there has not been a decision made on the issue of the sign at this time.  Mr. Biedenharn then asked about the issue of the closing of the ROW that adjoins Arno to Rosemont.  Don Martin said that it was denied at the last meeting. And, until a potential developer submits a development plan, it will not be reconsidered.

 

 

Report of Committees

 

Report from the Recreation Committee of Council:  Tom Lampe reported that the Recreation Committee of Council met prior to the council meeting to discuss the future of the 4th at the Fort Event in Tower Park. 

 

 

Reports of Officers

 

Report from City Administrator:  Don Martin presented a report to council.  The report included the following:

 

Tremont Speed Issue Update:  The police department has conducted speed surveys at two of the three locations on Tremont.  The speed survey device is now up at the final location.  The Public Safety Committee of Council will be reviewing the information at their meeting on November 15th.

 

Park Shelters and Restrooms:  A preconstruction meeting was held on Thursday, October 28.  The contracts for the shelters and restrooms have been signed and demolition has been started by city crews.  The contractor, Morel Construction, will mobilize late this week with construction anticipated to begin the week of November 8th.  Completion of the entire project is anticipated by June 30th.  The Fire Department will be conducting fire training in the restroom building at Highland Park at the end of the week. 

 

Rossford Park:  Construction work is proceeding ahead of schedule on Rossford Park.  The majority of the grading has been completed.  Over the next couple of months, more infrastructure-type improvements should begin.

 

Archery:  The Fort Thomas Archery program started on November 1st and will continue through November 21st.  It will then start again on January 1st through the end of the Kentucky Archery Season.

 

 

New Business

 

V.A. Homes in Alexander Circle:  Council discussed the V.A. homes in Alexander Circle.  It was the decision of council to work with CDS Associates to develop a letter of interest to send to potential developers.  Staff will report back to council once more information is available.

 

Amphitheater Design Consultations Service Proposal:  Human Nature has prepared a proposal to provide site design consultation for the area around the Amphitheater and around the historic tower.  The proposal is based on time and material not to exceed $6,000.  A motion was made by Mr. Peterman and seconded by Mr. Haas to approve the proposal from Human Nature not to exceed $6,000.  Upon call of the roll, the following members voted “aye”:  Ms. Kelly, Mr. Doepker, Mrs. Steller, Mr. Haas, Mr. Peterman, and Mr. Lampe.  Voting “no”:  none.  The motion carried by a unanimous vote.

 

 

 

Finance Committee Report on Disbursements:   The Finance Committee presented its Report of Disbursements and recommended the payment of warrants numbered 61119 through 61214 for the period of October 19-November 1, 2010.  A motion was made by Mr. Doepker and seconded by Mrs. Steller to concur in the recommendation of the Finance Committee.  Upon call of the roll, the following members voted “aye” – Ms. Kelly, Mr. Doepker, Mrs. Steller, Mr. Haas, Mr. Peterman and Mr. Lampe.  Voting "no" - none.  The motion passed by a unanimous vote.

 


Ordinances, Resolutions, and Orders

 

None.

 

 

Mr. Haas noted that in the future, Trick or Treat should be set from 6 to 8 p.m. due to the fact that we had twice as many children this year because other communities had theirs from 6-8 p.m.  Mayor Brown agreed.

 

With no further business to come before council, the meeting was adjourned.

 

 

 

APPROVED:

 

                                                                                    _____________________________

                                                                                    Mary H. Brown, Mayor

 

ATTEST:

 

____________________________

Melissa K. Kelly, City Clerk