CITY OF FORT THOMAS,

CAMPBELL COUNTY, KENTUCKY, ON

MONDAY, MARCH 21, 2011

Mayor Mary H. Brown called the meeting of council to order at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, March 21, 2011. Julie Rice called the roll and the following Councilmembers were present: Lisa Kelly, Jim Doepker, Jill Steller, Roger Peterman and Tom Lampe. Absent: Eric Haas. Staff members in attendance included: City Administrator Don Martin, General Services Assistant Julie Rice, 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 March 7, 2011 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

Joe Powers of 34 Overlook was present. Mr. Powers received a letter that the city will be resurfacing his street this year. He asked if there would be a new water line put in prior to the resurfacing. If the water district does put in a new line, he asked if they would tear out the trees between the sidewalk and the curb. Don Martin noted that he did not have any information on this. Don also indicated that if Mr. Powers can be present at the 2011 Street Resurfacing Public Hearing, he would likely get his questions answered at that time. Mr. Powers also noted that the city should address the water problem on the street before they consider resurfacing. He also asked if there was a way to just patch the street and not resurface. Most people on the street are older and do not have the funds to pay an assessment.

Mr. Powers also indicated that he has noticed city workers allowing their trucks run while they are working on installing sidewalks on Highland Avenue. Don said he would address this issue.

Reports of Officers

Police Department Annual Report: Chief Mike Daly: Chief Daly presented his 2010 Annual Report to council. A motion was made by Mr. Lampe and seconded by Mrs. Steller to receive and file the annual report for the police department. The motion passed by a unanimous vote.

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

Police Department Monthly Report for February: Chief Mike Daly: Chief Daly presented his monthly report to council. A motion was made by Mr. Lampe and seconded by Mrs. Steller to receive and file the monthly report for 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:

Deer Census: Vision Air Research conducted the aerial census late Wednesday evening, March 16^th. The results should be available in a couple of weeks. Once the results are received, they will be incorporated into the annual archery in Fort Thomas report. Council will then discuss the program to determine (1) to discontinue the program, (2) renew the ordinance, (3) renew the ordinance with amendments, or (4) adopt a different method to address the deer population.

Parks Update: At Rossford park rough grading is complete, shelter roof structure is installed, dugout walls and columns are installed and awaiting caps, restroom walls are constructed and plumbing is roughed in. At Highland Hills park, shelter columns are installed, retaining walls are installed with stone veneer being applied, restroom walls are constructed, and plumbing is roughed in. At Tower Park the shelter columns are being installed, restroom walls are going up, and the plumbing is roughed in. Projects are behind schedule due to rain, but the contractor indicated that they will finish by the deadlines.

New Business

Consideration of the 2009/2010 Fiscal Year Audit: The Finance Committee of Council reviewed the 2009/2010 fiscal year audit with staff and the city auditor, Jim Sparrow on March 9th. After review and discussion, the Finance Committee voted to recommend approval to the Board of Council. A motion was made by Mrs. Steller and seconded by Ms. Kelly to approve the 2009/2010 Fiscal Year Audit as presented. Upon call of the roll, the following members voted “aye”: Ms. Kelly, Mr. Doepker, Mrs. Steller, Mr. Peterman, and Mr. Lampe. Voting “no” – none. The motion passed by a unanimous vote.

Consideration of Bids for Various Surplus Items: Bids were opened on March 17, 2011 for various surplus items. The bid results were as follows:

1987 Schwartz Street Sweeper - Paul Reis - $1,500.00.

1981 Chipmore Brush and Wood Chipper - Jim Cox - $300.00.

1998 Statesman Roto-Tiller Rear Tine - Adam Brown - $176.00.

Lunay Paint Striper Machine - Shawn Thompson - $151.15.

Western Hitch Type Salt Spreader - Michael Eubank - $209.99.

1994 Toyota Celica - Bradley Fugate - $795.00.

A motion was made by Mr. Peterman and seconded by Mr. Lampe to award the bids to the individuals listed above. Upon call of the roll, the following members voted “aye”: Ms. Kelly, Mr. Doepker, Mrs. Steller, Mr. Peterman, and Mr. Lampe. 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 61997 through 62073 for the period of March 8 – 21, 2011. A motion was made by Mr. Doepker 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. Peterman and Mr. Lampe. Voting "no" - none. The motion passed by a unanimous vote.

Ordinances, Resolutions, and Orders

Ordinance O-05-2011: An ordinance approving the city to enter into an agreement with the Kentucky League of Cities for funding for the park projects was presented to council for consideration. A motion was made by Mr. Dopeker and seconded by Mrs. Steller to approve ordinance O-05-2011. Upon call of the roll the following members voted “aye”: Ms. Kelly, Mr. Doepker, Mrs. Steller, and Mr. Lampe. Voting “no”: none. Roger Peterman recused himself from the vote and discussion due to the fact that his law firm represents the Kentucky League of Cities. The motion passed.

Executive Order EO-06-2011: An executive order reappointing Craig Reis to the Renaissance Board was presented to council with no action necessary.

Resolution R-03-2011: A resolution showing the city’s support of the Brent Spence Bridge Project was presented to council for consideration. A motion was made by Mrs. Steller and seconded by Ms. Kelly to approve resolution R-03-2011.

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