CITY OF FORT THOMAS,

CAMPBELL COUNTY, KENTUCKY, ON

MONDAY, MARCH 15, 2010

Mayor Mary Brown called the meeting of council to order at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, March 15, 2010. The Clerk called the roll and the following Councilmembers were present: Lisa Kelly, Jim Doepker, Jill Steller, and Eric Haas. Absent: Roger Peterman and Tom Lampe. Staff members in attendance included: City Clerk Melissa Kelly, Fire Chief Mark Bailey, Police Chief Mike Daly, and City Attorney Jann Seidenfaden. Absent: City Administrator Don Martin and Finance Director Fred Ewald.

Mayor Mary Brown led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.

Visitors and Communications

Susannah Fedders addressed council. Ms. Fedders resides on Hollywoods Drive and has taken action to start a neighborhood watch group. She was at council to thank the police department for all of their help with getting the drug dealers out of the neighborhood. Ms. Fedders has been working with Tom Carr to get the signs for the neighborhood watch group that will be placed on the street. Ms. Fedders also noted that Officer Brent Moening has done an exceptional job. The children are finally coming out to play and are not afraid. Chief Daly indicated that the police department will continue to work with Ms. Fedders to keep the drugs off of the street. Ms. Fedders also questioned why the city did not have a snow emergency procedure. Mr. Haas indicated that the city is looking into options for this year regarding parking on cul-de-sacs and narrow streets during snow events.

Mr. Rashim Gross of 31 Hollywoods Drive, Apt B addressed council. Mr. Gross noted that he is a disabled Air Force Veteran and he is the co-captain of the neighborhood watch group. He has set up a website that the police can access to help them and give them information.

Mayor Brown thanked Ms. Fedders and Mr. Gross for all their work on cleaning up Hollywoods Drive and helping to keep Fort Thomas safe.

Reports of Boards, Committees and Commissions

Report from the Finance Committee: Eric Haas reported that the Finance Committee of Council met with auditor Jim Sparrow to review the 2008/2009 city audit. After review and discussion, the Finance committee of Council voted unanimously to recommend approval to the Board of Council. A motion was made by Mr. Doepker and seconded by Ms. Kelly to accept the 2008/2009 Fiscal Year Audit. Upon call of the roll, the following members voted “aye”: Ms. Kelly, Mr. Doepker, Mrs. Steller, and Mr. Haas. Voting “no”: none. The motion passed by a unanimous vote.

Reports of Officers

Police Department Annual Report: Chief Mike Daly: Chief Mike Daly presented his 2009 Annual Report to council. A motion was made by Mrs. Steller and seconded by Ms. Kelly to receive and file the Annual report for the Police Department. The motion passed by a unanimous vote.

Police Department Monthly Report for February: Chief Mike Daly presented his monthly report for February to Council. A motion was made by Mr. Doepker and seconded by Ms. Kelly to receive and file the monthly report for the Police Department. The motion passed by a unanimous vote.

Fire Department Monthly Report for February: Chief Mark Bailey presented his monthly report for February to Council. A motion was made by Mr. Doepker and seconded by Ms. Kelly to receive and file the monthly report for the Fire Department. The motion passed by a unanimous vote.

Report from City Administrator: Don Martin was absent from the meeting due to illness. A written report was submitted for council’s review.

New Business

Consideration of Contract for Strand Poles in the Midway District: The city solicited bids for strand poles for the intersection of River Road and S. Ft. Thomas Ave. in conjunction with the Midway Streetscape Project. One bid was received from Rexel Electric and Datacom Supplies in the amount of $30,880.00. A motion was made by Mr. Doepker and seconded by Ms. Kelly to approve the bid from Rexel Electric and Datacom Supplies in the amount of $30,880.00. Upon call of the roll, the following members voted “aye”: Ms. Kelly, Mr. Doepker, Mrs. Steller, and Mr. Haas. Voting “no”: none. The motion passed by a unanimous vote.

Finance Committee Report on Disbursements: The Finance Committee presented its Report of Disbursements and recommended the payment of warrants numbered 59749 through 59833 for the period of March 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, and Mr. Haas. Voting "no" - none. The motion passed by a unanimous vote.

Ordinances, Resolutions, and Orders

Ordinance O-02-2010 was presented to council for consideration. This ordinance relates to amending the policy and procedure manual for the police department. A motion was made by Mr. Doepker and seconded by Ms. Kelly to approve Ordinance O-02-2010. Upon call of the roll, the following members voted “aye”: Ms. Kelly, Mr. Doepker, Mrs. Steller, and Mr. Haas. Voting “no”: None. The motion passed by a unanimous vote.

Ordinance O-03-2010 was presented to council for consideration. This ordinance relates to apportioning the assessments for the improvements to Manor Lane, Audubon Place, Montvale Ct., Sweetbriar Ave., Woodland Pl., and Newman Avenue. A motion was made by Mr. Doepker and seconded by Mrs. Steller to approve Ordinance O-03-2010. Upon call of the roll, the following members voted “aye”: Ms. Kelly, Mr. Doepker, Mrs. Steller, and Mr. Haas. Voting “no”: none. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.

Ordinance O-04-2010 was presented to council for a first reading. This ordinance relates to closing and vacating a portion of Southview Avenue. It will be laid over to the next regular meeting of council for consideration.

The meeting was adjourned at 8:15 p.m.

APPROVED:

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Mary H. Brown, Mayor

ATTEST:

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Melissa K. Kelly, City Clerk