CITY OF FORT THOMAS,

CAMPBELL COUNTY, KENTUCKY, ON

MONDAY, JUNE 7, 2010

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

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

Minutes

The minutes of the May 17, 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 Ms. Kelly. The motion passed by a unanimous vote.

Visitors and Communications

Students from Ruth Moyer Elementary were present. The students initiated a effort to raise money for the refurbishing of the historic water tower in Tower Park. They did an art project that consisted of drawing a picture of the tower and having it printed on note cards. The students then sold their cards. They raised $500 toward the tower refurbishing project. The Mayor thanked the students at Moyer for their interest in preserving our city’s history.

James Biedenharn of 22 Arno was present. Mr. Biedenharn noted that he asked every resident on Arno about the lengthening of the street and they were all against the work. They feel it is not a necessity on the street. Mr. Biedenharn also questioned his assessment front footage. Don Martin noted that one of the reasons for the lengthening of the street is to allow our snow plows to have a place to push the snow and make it easier to turn around. He also noted that he should contact Julie Rice with questions about his front footage.

Melanie Ethridge of 27 W. Southgate was present. Ms. Ethridge indicated that she had spoken to Lt. Whitford and Lt. Fecher regarding the third speed survey that was performed on W. Southgate. She stated that her review of the study indicated vehicles were still speeding on the street. She thanked the police for their presence on the street. Don Martin noted that he has spoken to the engineer and they will be surveying the street to consider what type of speed calming devices could potentially be used. If the engineer’s report indicates that there is a speeding problem, a resident-initiated poll will be taken of all property owners on W. Southgate to determine support for speed calming devices. In order for the city to move forward with any changes on the street a favorable response from 67% of the West Southgate property owners must be obtained.

Joe Digiacomo was present to discuss bike safety in Fort Thomas. Mr. Digiacomo would like to see the city adopt its own bike laws which would serve as an expansion of existing state laws. He suggested that Frankfort’s and Louisville’s biking laws be reviewed. A motion was made by Mrs. Steller and seconded by Mr. Haas to refer this matter to the Public Safety Committee of Council. The motion passed by a unanimous vote.

Peter Coghland was present regarding an alcoholic beverage application for Fort Thomas Pizza. Don Martin read the following into the record:

“Application has been received from Jazzman, Inc. dba Fort Thomas Pizza, 1109 S. Ft. Thomas Avenue, Suite A, Fort Thomas, KY 41075 for a Malt Beverage by the Drink, Restaurant Wine by the Drink, and Special Sunday Retail Drink license. The owner of the property is Fort Thomas Development, LLC. located at 6148 E. Alexandria Pike, Cold Spring, KY.”

“The application is on file in the office of the City Purchasing Agent and will be finally considered at a Public Hearing which will be conducted on Monday, June 21, 2010 at 4:30 p.m. in the Fort Thomas City Building Council Chambers.”

Sanitation District No. 1 was present to present information to council regarding the Vernon Lane Overflow Project. Representatives present included: Barrett Groh, Brandon Vatter, Chris Novak and Mark Wurschmidt. This project will affect approximately 290 homeowners at a cost of nearly $4 million. A power point presentation was presented to Council and members of the audience to summarize the project. In mid to late July, SD1 will conduct a public meeting inviting all affected property owners and elected officials to come and ask questions.

Reports of Officers

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 25 and requires substantial completion by October 30, 2010.

Miller/Lumley Directional Issue: At the last council meeting Beth Hudepohl asked for assistance regarding traffic flow around the Towne Center to make it easier for residents of Miller and Lumley to enter Towne Center. Ms. Hudepohl had a conversation with Hank Pogue who indicated that he will be changing the direction of the old “drive-thru” lane from and exit only to an entrance only. The signs have been ordered and the change should occur this summer.

New Business

Consideration of Street Resurfacing Bids: The 2010 Street Resurfacing Program includes the following streets: Hunteman Lane, Sterling Avenue, Rob Roy Avenue, Deshler Lane, Crescent Court, and Arno Avenue. Bids were opened and read aloud on May 12. The lowest apparent bidder is Eaton Asphalt at $161,560.50. A motion was made by Mr. Peterman and seconded by Mr. Haas to accept the bid from Eaton Asphalt in the amount of $161,560.50. Upon call of the roll, the following members voted “aye”: Ms. Kelly, Mr. Doepker, Mrs. Steller, Mr. Haas, and Mr. Peterman. 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 60211 through 60302 for the period of May 17 – June 7, 2010. A motion was made by Mrs. Steller and seconded by Mr. Doepker 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, and Mr. Peterman. Voting "no" - none. The motion passed by a unanimous vote.

Ordinances, Resolutions, and Orders

Ordinance O-07-2010: An ordinance regarding revisions to the Tree Ordinance was presented to council for consideration. A motion was made by Mr. Doepker and seconded by Ms. Kelly to approve ordinance O-07-2010. Upon call of the roll, the following members voted “aye”: Ms. Kelly, Mr. Doepker, Mrs. Steller, Mr. Haas, and Mr. Peterman. Voting “no”: none. The motion passed by a unanimous vote.

Ordinance O-08-2010: An ordinance amending the 2009/2010 budget was presented to council. This ordinance will be laid over to the next regular meeting of council for consideration.

Mayor Brown read the Budget Message for the fiscal year 2010/2011 proposed budget.

Ordinance O-09-2010: An ordinance adopting the 2010/2011 fiscal year budget was presented to council. This ordinance will be laid over to the next regular meeting of council for consideration.

Ordinance O-10-2010: An ordinance establishing rates of pay for all employees was presented to council. This ordinance will be laid over to the next regular meeting of council for consideration.

Ordinance O-11-2010: An ordinance creating a sinking fund related to the Midway Streetscape Financing was presented to council. This ordinance will be laid over to the next regular meeting of council for consideration.

Resolution R-04-2010: A resolution related to an Interlocal Agreement for the financing of the Midway Streetscape Project was presented to council for consideration. A motion was made by Mr. Doepker and seconded by Mr. Haas to approve resolution R-04-2010. Upon call of the roll, the following members voted “aye”: Ms. Kelly, Mr. Dopeker, Mrs. Steller, Mr. Haas, and Mr. Peterman. Voting “no”: none. The motion passed by a unanimous vote.

Resolution R-05-2010: A resolution authorizing the Mayor to make application with the Office of Homeland Security for the funding of MDT’s and associated software was presented to council for consideration. A motion was made by Mr. Haas and seconded by Ms. Kelly to approve resolution R-05-2010. Upon call of the roll, the following members voted “aye”: Ms. Kelly, Mr. Doepker, Mrs. Steller, Mr. Haas, and Mr. Peterman. Voting “no”: none. The motion passed by a unanimous vote.

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