CITY OF FORT THOMAS, CAMPBELL

COUNTY, KENTUCKY, ON

MONDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2006

Mayor Mary Brown called the meeting of City Council to order at 8:00 P.M. on December 4, 2006. The Clerk called the roll and the following Councilmembers were present: Barb Runge, Jim Doepker, Karen Lied, Eric Haas, Roger Peterman and Tom Lampe. Staff members in attendance included: City Administrative Officer Don Martin, City Clerk Melissa Kelly, City Attorney Jann Seidenfaden, Finance Director Fred Ewald, Police Chief Mike Daly, and Fire Chief Mark Bailey.

Mayor Brown led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.

Mayor Brown voiced many thanks to everyone involved in the Holiday Walk on December 3^rd. It was a wonderful event that would not be possible without the help of our businesses, volunteers, and city employees.

Mayor Brown also noted that Henry Pogue passed away Sunday night and will be greatly missed in the community. This is a great loss to the City of Ft. Thomas.

All Councilmembers and Mayor will be sworn in on January 1, 2007 at 12:00 noon in the Council Chambers.

Minutes

The Minutes of the Public Hearing for the St. Luke Children’s Advocacy Center Grant were presented to Council for consideration. Mrs. Runge made a motion to approve the minutes for the Public Hearing as written. The motion was seconded by Mr. Doepker. The motion carried by a vote of 6-0.

The Minutes of the November 20, 2006 Council Meeting were presented to Council for consideration. Mrs. Runge made a motion to approve the minutes as written. The motion was seconded by Mr. Doepker. The motion carried by a vote of 6-0.

Visitors and Communications

A letter was received from Nancy Wehmeyer Miller regarding consideration of a Veterans Memorial to be included in future city planning. It was noted to forward a copy of the letter to the Midway Steering Committee for their review. Mrs. Runge made a motion to receive and file the letter and forward a copy to the Midway Committee. The motion was seconded by Mr. Doepker. The motion carried by a vote of 6-0.

Mr. Robert Waymeyer, a resident of Florence, Ky was present and addressed Council. Mr. Waymeyer suggested that council consider enacting an ordinance imposing restrictions on those who employ or rent to illegal immigrants. He suggested several measures to include in the ordinance.

New Business

Memorandum of Understanding between the Cities of Ft. Thomas and Cincinnati:

The MOU pertains to the placement of a noise monitor to be located in the Right-of-Way of Tower Hill Road at Watchpoint Drive. The pole will be 20 feet tall and 4 inches in diameter with an antenna and microphone to monitor noise levels from aircraft arriving and departing Lunken Airport. There is no cost to the city. Mr. Peterman made a motion to approve the Memorandum of Understanding between the Cities of Ft. Thomas and Cincinnati. The motion was seconded by Mr. Lampe. The motion carried by a vote of 6-0.

Pick-Up Truck Purchase for Fire Department

The Fire Department is asking Council to approve the purchase of a new pick-up truck. Fire Chief Mark Bailey and General Services Director Ron Dill have worked out a cooperative agreement to allow the purchase since the funds are not currently in the Fire Department’s budget. Mr. Doepker made a motion to approve the purchase of the pick up truck for the Fire Department. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Runge. Upon call of the roll the following members voted “aye” – Mrs. Runge, Mr. Doepker, Mrs. Lied, Mr. Haas, Mr. Peterman, and Mr. Lampe. Voting “no” – none. The motion carried by a vote of 6-0.

Police Department Vehicle Graphics Changes for New Cruisers

Chief Mike Daly reported that the Police Department has recently developed a new graphic design to be placed on new police cruisers as they are purchased. The new design is highly visible and identifiable. Mr. Lampe made a motion to approve the graphics for the new police cruisers. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Runge. Upon call of the roll the following members voted “aye” – Mrs. Runge, Mr. Doepker, Mrs. Lied, Mr. Haas, Mr. Peterman, and Mr. Lampe. Voting “no” – none. The motion carried by a vote of 6-0.

Speed Survey for Walden Lane

A resident on Walden Lane previously asked that the street be monitored by the police because of a possible speeding issue. The police department placed the speed trailer on the street and ran a Stealth Stat report. The Stealth Stat shows that in a one week period, there were 773 vehicles surveyed and on average only 12 vehicles exceeded the speed limit. Chief Daly indicated that based on the report, there are no major violations in relation to the 25 mph speed limit.

Finance Committee Vouchers

The Finance Committee presented its report on Vouchers and recommended the payment of disbursements for the period of November 21- December 4, 2006. A motion was made by Mr. Doepker to concur in the recommendation of the Finance Committee. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Lied. Upon call of the roll, the following members voted “aye” – Mrs. Runge, Mr. Doepker, Mrs. Lied, 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-30-2006, an ordinance authorizing the issuance of $750,000 in general obligation bond funds for Phase III of Public Improvements known as “Towne Center Redevelopment Project” was presented to Council for a first reading and will be laid over to the December 18, 2006 meeting for consideration.

There being no further business to come before Council, the meeting was adjourned at 8:40 p.m.

APPROVED:

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Mary H. Brown, Mayor

ATTEST:

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Melissa K. Kelly, City Clerk