CITY OF FORT THOMAS,

CAMPBELL COUNTY, KENTUCKY, ON

MONDAY, APRIL 19, 2010

Mayor Mary Brown called the meeting of council to order at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, April 19, 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, Chief Mark Bailey, Lieutenant Jamie Gadzala, and City Attorney Jann Seidenfaden. Absent: Fred Ewald and Chief Mike Daly.

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

Visitors and Communications

Melanie Ethridge of 37 W. Southgate was present. Mrs. Ethridge asked for an approximate time line of when the report from the Stealth Stat would be completed. Don Martin stated that he is hesitant to give a definite time on when it will be complete. He said that she should allow for at least a month to compile the data.

Reports of Boards, Committees and Commissions

Report from Recreation Committee of Council: The Recreation Committee met prior to the council meeting to discuss potential new park shelters and bathrooms for Tower Park and Highland Park. It was decided to ask CDS to put together a phasing schedule for the project and present to the Recreation Committee at a later meeting. More information will be forthcoming to council.

Reports of Officers

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

Police Department Monthly Report for March: Lt. Jamie Gadzala presented the monthly report for March to council. A motion was made by Mr. Lampe and seconded by Mr. Doepker to receive and file the Police Department monthly report. The motion passed by a unanimous vote.

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

Burnet Ridge Water Main: At the 2010 Street Resurfacing public hearing, several residents of Burnet Ridge brought up the fact that there may be issues with the water main on the street. Staff contacted Northern Kentucky Water District and they have determined that the main should be replaced. Burnet Ridge will be taken off of the list for the 2010 street resurfacing program and put on the list for 2011. Each resident will be notified of the changes.

Memorial Parkway Sidewalk: The sidewalk on Memorial Parkway is approximately 3 weeks from completion. The city is looking into installing a temporary asphalt sidewalk in front of the Wessels Development until they are able to put in the permanent sidewalk.

Northern Kentucky Water District Park: The hardscape at the park at the Northern Kentucky Water District on Memorial Parkway is almost complete. The city is working with Human Nature and the Green Team for the installation of plantings in the park.

Tower Park Amphitheater: The amphitheater in Tower Park is on schedule to be completed by July 3^rd pending good weather.

919 N. Ft. Thomas Sign: There have been several letters and phone calls made to council regarding the sign recently erected at 919 N. Ft. Thomas Avenue. For the record, the sign meets all requirements of the city’s zoning ordinance. A permit was obtained and approved through the zoning administrator. Jim Doepker noted that council should address the sign regulations near residential areas.

Mayor Brown also noted that she has received communications regarding a snow emergency program that residents would like to see put in place in Fort Thomas. The mayor would like city staff to start researching this option for the city. Don Martin noted that this process has already been started. Mayor Brown would also like to see parking in cul-de-sacs addressed.

Finance Committee Report on Disbursements: The Finance Committee presented its Report of Disbursements and recommended the payment of warrants numbered 59942 through 60042 for the period of April 6 - 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-05-2010: An ordinance amending Section 150 of the Code of Ordinances relating to building codes and permit fees was presented to council for consideration. A motion was made by Mrs. Steller and seconded by Ms. Kelly to approve Ordinance O-05-2010. 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.

With no further business to come before council, 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