CITY OF FORT THOMAS,

CAMPBELL COUNTY, KENTUCKY, ON

MONDAY, JANUARY 4, 2010

Mayor Mary Brown called the meeting of council to order at 8:00 p.m. on Monday, January 4, 2010. The Clerk called the roll and the following Councilmembers were present: Lisa Kelly, Jim Doepker, Jill Steller, 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, Fire Chief Mark Bailey, Police Chief Mike Daly, and City Attorney Jann Seidenfaden.

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

Minutes

The minutes of the December 21, 2009 meeting were presented to council for consideration. A motion was made by Mr. Lampe to approve the minutes at written, it was seconded by Mr. Peterman. The motion passed by a unanimous vote.

Visitors and Communications

Mr. Louis Hlebiczki of 2516 Memorial Parkway addressed Council. Mr. Hlebiczki questioned the purpose of the deer count and if this is the first count taken. Don Martin responded that it is the first count to occur within the city and it is to create a base line to determine if the deer are increasing or decreasing within the city.

Reports of Boards, Committees, and Commissions

Finance Committee Report: Roger Peterman reported that the Finance Committee of Council met prior to the meeting to discuss the financing of the Rossford Park project. It was the consensus of the Committee to direct staff to compile a list of projects and capital purchases anticipated to be completed or purchased within the city over the next 5 years and their anticipated costs; to present this information, along with the Rossford Park phasing information, to the Committee of the Whole on January 11, 2010 for discussion. Council will then establish a list of priorities in order to assist with implementation of the Rossford Park improvements.

A motion was made by Mr. Doepker and seconded by Mrs. Steller to approve CDS to move forward with the concept design of the new shelters for Tower and Highland Parks. Upon call of the roll, the following members voted “aye” – Ms. Kelly, Mr. Doepker, Mrs. Steller, Mr. Haas, Mr. Peterman, and Mr. Lampe. Voting “no” – none. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.

Reports of Officers

Chief Bailey thanked the Public Safety Committee, Mayor and Council for the purchase of a new ambulance. Chief Bailey also noted that the new year started with a structure fire located at 33 Winding Way.

Report from City Administrator: Don Martin: Don Martin presented a report to council on the following:

Police Department Renovations: The Police Department has been completed and we are glad to have them back in the building. There are a couple of things to be finalized, one being the fitness center. The equipment from the Fire Department will be moved downstairs and two rooms in the Fire Department will be remodeled to give them more living space.

Tower Park Amphitheater: CDS Associates are in the process of putting bid documents together for the Amphitheater project. This project is slated to be completed by the 3^rd of July.

Speed Surveys: Speed surveys have been completed on Von Zueben and W. Southgate Avenue. The results have been given to the city’s engineer for review. There is still some information to be obtained and Don Martin will be meeting with Chief Daly to get this information to the engineer.

There will be a Committee of the Whole Meeting on Monday, January 11, 2010 to discuss the business plan for the VA homes in Alexander Circle.

Report on Vouchers

The Finance Committee presented its Report of Disbursements and recommended the payment of warrants numbered 59362 through 59379 for the period of December 21, 2009 – January 4, 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, Mr. Peterman and Mr. Lampe. Voting "no" - none. The motion passed by a unanimous vote.

Ordinances, Resolutions, and Orders

Executive Order EO-1-2010: An executive order appointing Ashli Slawter as a member of the Renaissance Board was presented to council with no action necessary.

APPROVED:

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Mary H. Brown, Mayor

ATTEST:

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Melissa K. Kelly, City Clerk