CITY OF FORT THOMAS,

CAMPBELL COUNTY, KENTUCKY, ON

MONDAY, JUNE 21, 2010

Mayor Pro-Tem Eric Haas called the meeting of council to order at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, June 21, 2010. The Clerk called the roll and the following Councilmembers were present: Lisa Kelly, Jim Doepker, Roger Peterman, and Tom Lampe. Absent: Jill Steller. 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.

Mr. Haas led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.

Minutes

The minutes of the June 6, 2010 meeting were presented to council for consideration. A motion was made by Mr. Peterman to approve the minutes at written, it was seconded by Mr. Doepker. The motion passed by a unanimous vote.

Visitors and Communications

Flo Grey was present to present an update on the 4^th at the Fort festivities. Currently, there are 21 booths that will vary from food and drinks to informational booths and crafts. Police and Fire will have a booth to pass out information on new and existing programs. There will be a silent auction in the Community Center with 82 items up for bid. Don and Eric Haas thanked the Grey’s for all of their efforts on the 4^th at the Fort event.

Will Modrall was present to update council on his Eagle Scout project. Will is constructing a shelter at Riggs Memorial Park on Memorial Parkway. Many scouts have contributed to helping out with this project. The boys are working very hard and have moved 6 truck loads of dirt that were dug by hand. The city appreciates all of their hard work in adding this much needed shelter to the park.

Melanie Ethridge of 27 W. Southgate was present. Melanie thanked the Police Department for their presence on the street and inquired on the status of the speed survey. Don Martin noted that the engineer has gone out to the street and collected data. A draft report will be presented to the Public Safety Committee of Council on July 6, 2010 at 6:15. The meeting will be held in the council chambers so that residents of the street can come and listen. Copies of the data will be available to the residents.

Angie Taylor of 41 Miller Lane was present. Ms. Taylor noted that the utility pole located at the corner of Hagedorn and Miller is still seeping water up through the base. This creates a slippery surface that is dangerous to bike riders and walkers. Ms. Taylor feels it is imperative to install some signage warning people of the water, until the problem is fixed. Don Martin noted that the city has been unable to determine the source of the water problem. The utility companies have been out to look at it and cannot find anything. Don suggested several potential solutions and said that city staff will look into the problem.

Melissa Kelly read a letter dated June 21, 2010 from Dan and Donna Fehler regarding the residents at 65 Bluegrass Avenue. The letter is on file in the clerk’s office at the city building.

Reports of Officers

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

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

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

Rossford Park: The construction and bid documents have been completed and the legal notice has been advertised. The bid opening is scheduled for June 29, 2010.

Midway Streetscape: The contractors are wrapping up the work on the streetscape project. The project should be substantially completed by the 4^th at the Fort event with the exception of the strand poles for the street signals. The six flag poles will have American flags until after the 4^th of July. Then, the city will vary the types of flags that are flown there. The base of the General Thomas statue will be filled with dirt and serve as a planter until the funds are raised to purchase the statue. The city is looking at between $50,000 and $75,000 to purchase and finish the statue. The street will be resurfaced on June 24^th and 25^th. The strand poles are scheduled for installation the week of July 5^th.

Finance Committee Report on Disbursements: The Finance Committee presented its Report of Disbursements and recommended the payment of warrants numbered 60309 through 60415 for the period of June 8 - 21, 2010. 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, Mr. Haas, Mr. Peterman and Mr. Lampe. Voting "no" - none. The motion passed by a unanimous vote.

Ordinances, Resolutions, and Orders

Ordinance O-08-2010: An ordinance amending the 2009/2010 budget was presented to council for consideration. A motion was made by Mr. Lampe and seconded by Ms. Kelly to approve Ordinance O-08-2010. Upon call of the roll, the following members voted “aye”: Ms. Kelly, Mr. Doepker, Mr. Haas, Mr. Peterman, and Mr. Lampe. Voting “no”: none. The motion passed by a unanimous vote.

Ordinance O-09-2010: An ordinance adopting the 2010/2011 fiscal year budget was presented to council for consideration. A motion was made by Mr. Peterman and seconded by Mr. Lampe to approve Ordinance O-09-2010. Upon call of the roll, the following members voted “aye”: Ms. Kelly, Mr. Doepker, Mr. Haas, Mr. Peterman, and Mr. Lampe. Voting “no”: none. The motion passed by a unanimous vote.

Ordinance O-10-2010: An ordinance establishing rates of pay for all employees was presented to council for consideration. A motion was made by Mr. Doepker and seconded by Ms. Kelly to approve Ordinance O-10-2010. Upon call of the roll, the following members voted “aye”: Ms. Kelly, Mr. Doepker, Mr. Haas, Mr. Peterman, and Mr. Lampe. Voting “no”: none. The motion passed by a unanimous vote.

Ordinance O-11-2010: An ordinance creating a sinking fund related to the Midway Streetscape Financing was presented to council for consideration. A motion was made by Mr. Doepker and seconded by Ms. Kelly to approve Ordinance O-11-2010. Upon call of the roll, the following members voted “aye”: Ms. Kelly, Mr. Doepker, Mr. Haas, and Mr. Lampe. Voting “no”: none. Mr. Peterman recused himself from the vote due to the fact that his law firm has engagements with the Kentucky League of Cities. The motion passed

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

APPROVED:

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Eric A. Haas, Mayor Pro-Tem

ATTEST:

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Melissa K. Kelly, City Clerk