CITY OF FORT THOMAS, CAMPBELL

COUNTY, KENTUCKY, ON

MONDAY, APRIL 16, 2007

Mayor Mary Brown called the meeting of City Council to order at 8:00 P.M. on April 16, 2007. The Clerk called the roll and the following Councilmembers were present: Barb Runge, Jim Doepker, Barbara Thompson Levine, Eric Haas, Roger Peterman, and Tom Lampe. Staff members in attendance included: City Administrative Officer Don Martin, City Clerk Melissa Kelly, Finance Director Fred Ewald, City Attorney Jann Seidenfaden, Acting Police Chief Rich Whitford, and Fire Chief Mark Bailey.

Mayor Brown led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.

Minutes

The Minutes of the April 2, 2007 Council Meeting were presented to Council for consideration. A motion was made by Mr. Doepker and seconded by Mrs. Runge to approve the minutes as written. The motion carried by a vote of 6-0.

Visitors and Communications

Ms. Jenny Zink was present and addressed Council. Ms. Zink is the field representative for Congressman Geoff Davis' office.

Jo Ann Senta was present. Ms. Senta is a NKU student who is working to get her masters in Public Administration.

Reports of Officers

Fire Department Monthly Report: Chief Mark Bailey presented the monthly report for March. A motion was made by Mrs. Runge and seconded by Mrs. Levine to receive and file the Fire Department's Monthly Report. The motion carried by a vote of 6-0.

Police Department Monthly Report: Acting Chief Rich Whitford presented the monthly report for March. A motion was made by Mr. Lampe and seconded by Mr. Peterman to receive and file the Police Department's Monthly Report. The motion carried by a vote of 6-0.

New Business

H.C. Nutting Proposal for Tower Hill Road: The city asked for a proposal from H.C. Nutting to design a pier wall for Tower Hill Road. The proposal is for a geotechnical study, pier wall design, and drawings for the three landslides existing currently on Tower Hill Road. There is currently some question on where the city right-of-way is located. A motion was made by Mr. Peterman and seconded by Mr. Lampe to approve and accept the proposal from H.C. Nutting for Tower Hill Road. Upon call of the roll, the following members voted "aye" - Mrs. Runge, Mr. Doepker, Mrs. Levine, Mr. Haas, Mr. Peterman and Mr. Lampe. Voting "no" - none. The motion carried by a vote of 6-0.

Finance Committee Vouchers

The Finance Committee presented its report on Vouchers and recommended the payment of disbursements for the period of April 2, 2007 thru April 16, 2007. A motion was made by Mr. Doepker and seconded by Mrs. Levine to concur in the recommendation of the Finance Committee. Upon call of the roll, the following members voted “aye” – Mrs. Runge, Mr. Doepker, Mrs. Levine, Mr. Haas, Mr. Peterman, and Mr. Lampe. Voting “no” – none. The motion carried by a vote of 6-0.

Ordinances, Resolutions, and Orders

Ordinance O-14-2007, an ordinance for the 2006 Street Apportionment was presented to Council for a first reading. This ordinance will be laid over to the May 7, 2007 meeting for consideration.

Executive Order EO-1-2007, an executive order appointing Jason Cocagne as a Class A

Laborer in the General Services Department was presented to Council with no action necessary.

Executive Order EO-2-2007, an executive order appointing Alex Scott as a Parks and Greenspace Laborer I was presented to Council with no action necessary.

Executive Order EO-3-2007, an executive order appointing Jack Perkins as a Class A Laborer in the General Services Department was presented to Council with no action necessary.

Resolution R-7-2007, a resolution requesting replacement of the ramp system from I-471 S with a new ramp was presented to Council. A motion was made by Mr. Peterman and seconded by Mr. Lampe to approve Resolution R-7-2007.

Resolution R-8-2007, a resolution to re-allocate funds for the City of Fort Thomas Renaissance Façade Grant. A motion was made by Mrs. Levine and seconded by Mr. Doepker to approve Resolution R-8-2007.

There being no further business to come before Council, the meeting was adjourned at 8:20 p.m.

APPROVED:

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Mary H. Brown, Mayor

ATTEST:

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Melissa K. Kelly, City Clerk