MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING

OF THE BOARD OF COUNCIL OF THE

CITY OF FORT THOMAS, CAMPBELL

COUNTY, KENTUCKY, ON MONDAY,

APRIL 3, 2006

 

            Mayor Mary H. Brown called the Regular Meeting was called to order at 8:00 P.M. on April 3, 2006.  She asked the Clerk to call the roll and the following Councilmembers were present:  Barb Runge, Jim Doepker, Karen Lied, and Roger Peterman.  Eric Haas and Tom Lampe were absent.  Other staff members attending included:  City Administrative Officer Jeff Earlywine, City Clerk Melissa Kelly, City Attorney Jann Seidenfaden, Assistant to the CAO Jay Treft, City Treasurer Fred Ewald, Fire Chief Mark Bailey, and Police Chief Mike Daly.

 

            Mayor Brown led the group in the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.

            Minutes from the previous Regular Meeting were presented and upon motion (Runge), and second (Lied) were approved.

 

            Mayor Brown asked if there were any visitors having topics to bring before Council.  Mrs. Linda Klembara introduced herself to Council.  Mrs. Klembara is running for the Kentucky House of Representatives, House 68. 

 

            There were no reports of officers.

 

            The City Clerk read the Public Works Committee report on the 2006 Street Improvement Program.  Mr. Earlywine discussed a slide area located on Covert Place that will require a pier wall to be constructed.  The original estimate for the wall was $85,000 but because of the circumstances the wall may end up costing double that amount.  Several other options were considered, but the pier wall is the safest and most cost effective resolution to the problem.  The utilities located in this area are not compromised, so it is unlikely that the utility companies will help with the financing. It was then moved by Mrs. Runge and seconded by Mrs. Lied to concur with the committee report.  Upon Roll Call vote, all voted Aye; motion carried.

 

            Under Old Business, Mr. Earlywine provided information on the 34 N. Ft. Thomas Avenue Surplus Bid Document.  The City will proceed with obtaining bids on the purchase of the property.  This bid goes hand in hand with the Town Center re-development project.  A minimum price point was established by looking at the fair market value of the property, what the City purchased it for in 1999 and the appreciation of the property over the past 7 years.  The bids are scheduled to be opened on April 21st.  Staff will report the results to Council at the May 1st meeting.

 

            Under new business, Mr. Earlywine discussed the purchase of two new police vehicles.  The new cars will replace a 1997 and a 2000 Crown Victoria that our City mechanic has suggested be replaced.  It is important to order the cars as soon as possible to ensure prompt delivery.  The funds for the vehicles will come out of the FY 2007 budget and are priced at approximately 20K each. It was moved by Mrs. Runge and seconded by Mr. Peterman to approve the purchase of the vehicles out of the 2007 police budget.  Upon Roll Call Vote, all voted Aye.  Motion carried.

 

                        The Finance Committee presented their Report on Vouchers and upon motion (Doepker), second (Peterman) and unanimous Aye Roll Call vote, it was approved to concur in their recommendation for payment of the vouchers as presented.

 

            Ordinance O-8-2006, Closing/Vacating a portion of Baker Road Ordinance, was adopted upon motion (Peterman), second (Doepker) and unanimous Aye Roll Call vote.  Motion carried.

Ordinance O-9-2006, Amending the Fiscal Year Budget, was adopted upon motion (Doepker), second (Peterman) and unanimous Aye Roll Call vote.  Motion carried. 

 

            Ordinance O-10-2006 was given a 1st Reading and will be laid over for Council's review and vote at the next Regular meeting.

 

            Executive Order EO-2-2006, Appointing Melissa Kelly as City Clerk, was approved upon motion (Runge), second (Lied) and unanimous Aye voice vote, 4 - 0; motion carried. 

 

            Executive Order EO-3-2006, Appointing Julie Rice as General Services Secretary, was presented with no Council action necessary.

 

            Executive Order EO-4-2006, Appointing Michelle Frisch as Main Street Manager, was presented with no Council action necessary.

 

            There was a motion (Peterman), second (Doepker), and majority vote to meet in closed session for the purpose of discussion regarding "Personnel Matters."  There being no further business to come before Council, the meeting was adjourned. 

                                                                                    APPROVED:

 

 

 

                                                                                    ______________________________

                                                                                    Mary H. Brown, Mayor

 

ATTEST:

 

 

 

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Dorothy A. Ivie, City Clerk