CITY OF FORT THOMAS,

CAMPBELL COUNTY, KENTUCKY, ON

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2010

Mayor Mary H. Brown called the meeting of council to order at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, November 15, 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 Lt. Steve Lumpp, Police Lt. Jamie Gadzala, Finance Director Fred Ewald and City Attorney Jann Seidenfaden.

Mayor Brown led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.

Minutes

The minutes of the November 1, 2010 meeting were presented to council for consideration. A motion was made by Mr. Lampe and seconded by Mr. Peterman to approve the minutes as written. The motion passed by a unanimous vote.

Visitors and Communications

James Kimmick and Judy Dedeker of 128 Grant Street were present and addressed council regarding a fence they constructed within a public right-of-way. Mr. Kimmick indicated that he was under the impression that council was in agreement to allow him to leave the fence up. Don Martin and Jann Seidenfaden advised council pertaining to the potential liability to the city if the fence is left on city property. Discussion ensued. A motion was made by Mr. Lampe and seconded by Mr. Doepker to deny the request to allow the fence to remain within the public right-of-way and to direct the removal of the fence from city property. Upon call of the roll, the following members voted “aye”: Mr. Doepker, Mrs. Steller, Mr. Haas, and Mr. Lampe. Voting “no”: Ms. Kelly and Mr. Peterman. The motion passed by a vote of 4-2.

Report of Committees

Report from the Public Safety Committee of Council: Mr. Doepker reported for the Public Safety Committee of Council which met immediately prior to the council meeting regarding the Police Department Use of Force Policy. The recommendation of the committee is as follows:

“We the undersigned members of the Public Safety Committee of Council hereby report as follows:

“City Council has previously authorized staff to apply for a grant for the acquisition of Tasers. The grant application was successful and the city has purchased 11 Tasers. Prior to authorizing police officers to employ Tasers, the department’s Use of Force Policy must be amended to regulate the use of Tasers. Staff, in conjunction with our city attorney, has drafted a revised Use of Force Policy. This policy has been reviewed and discussed by the Public Safety Committee of Council. The Committee hereby recommends that the Board of Council adopt the revised Use of Force Policy by ordinance.” Jill Steller commended Jamie Gadzala for all of is work on the grant and information regarding the tasers and Use of Force Policy.

Report from the Law, Labor, and License Committee of Council: Mrs. Steller reported for the Law, Labor, and License Committee of Council which met prior to the council meeting regarding outdoor dining. The committee reviewed the Outdoor Dining Ordinance pertaining possible extension of times for outdoor dining. It was the consensus of the committee to review this issue in the spring. Jill noted that the times seem to be working well but they would like to get input from the businesses on what they would like to see happen. Tom Lampe thanked Jill for reviewing this with council.

Reports of Officers

Fire Department Monthly Report for October: Lt. Steve Lumpp presented the monthly report for the Fire Department to Council. A motion was made by Mr. Doepker and seconded by Ms. Kelly to receive and file the monthly report from the Fire Department. The motion passed by a unanimous vote.

Police Department Monthly Report for October: Lt. Jamie Gadzala presented the monthly report for the Police Department to Council. A motion was made by Mr. Lampe and seconded by Mrs. Steller to receive and file the monthly report from the Police Department. The motion passed by a unanimous vote.

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

VA Homes Environmental and Engineering Proposals: CDS Engineers and staff are working on the packet of information which will be distributed to potential bidders. The information should be completed by Friday, November 19^th with distribution the following week.

Park Shelters and Restrooms: Demolition of the existing bathrooms and shelters in Tower and Highland Parks has been completed. The contractor, Morrel Construction, has installed construction fencing and began work on the project.

Rossford Park: Construction is continuing on-schedule at Rossford Park. The majority of the grading has been completed. Topsoil is being placed on the hillsides and construction material continues to be delivered.

Finance Committee Report on Disbursements: The Finance Committee presented its Report of Disbursements and recommended the payment of warrants numbered 61215 through 61335 for the period of November 2 - 15, 2010. A motion was made by Mrs. Steller and seconded by Ms. Kelly 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

Ordinance O-19-2010: An ordinance amending the Police Policies and Procedures Manual regarding the use of force was presented to council for a first reading. This ordinance will be laid over to the next regular meeting of council for consideration.

Resolution R-06-2010: A resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the Department of Homeland Security pertaining to a new License Plate Reader for the Police Department. A motion was made by Mr. Lampe and seconded by Ms. Kelly to approve Resolution R-06-2010. The motion passed by a unanimous vote.

Mayor Brown noted that tax bills are due November 30, 2010.

Mayor Brown thanked all of the volunteers that helped with Salute to Veterans the previous weekend. She also thanked the citizens for making the event a success.

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

APPROVED:

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Mary H. Brown, Mayor

ATTEST:

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Melissa K. Kelly, City Clerk