MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING

OF THE BOARD OF COUNCIL OF THE

CITY OF FORT THOMAS, CAMPBELL

COUNTY, KENTUCKY, ON MONDAY,

JULY 3, 2006

 

Mayor Mary H. Brown called the Regular Meeting of City Council to order at 8:00 P.M. on July 3, 2006.  She asked the Clerk to call the roll and the following Councilmembers were present:  Barb Runge, Jim Doepker, Karen Lied, Eric Haas, and Roger Peterman.  Absent, Tom Lampe.  Other staff members attending included:  City Administrative Officer Don Martin, City Clerk Melissa Kelly, City Attorney Jann Seidenfaden, Finance Director 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

 

Minutes from June 5, 2006 and June 19, 2006 were presented to Council.  Mrs. Runge made a motion to approve both sets of minutes as written.  It was seconded by Mrs. Lied.  Motion carried 5-0.

 

Visitors and Communications 

 

Joe Schwerling of 192 Holiday Lane addressed Council.  Mr. Schwerling noted that the driveways on Holiday Lane that have been completed have been done to full width.  Mr. Schwerling has two issues with the work being done.  The first issue is, the contractor has not replaced the E-Blocks in front of the driveway aprons.  This should be one solid piece and tie in with the street.  The second issue is, when the contractor put in the new sidewalks, the residents wanted their driveway aprons widened, but never asked.  Fred Ewald indicated that there is still an opportunity to have the aprons widened; the contractor will add a block on both sides.  Mr. Schwerling noted that the street would be completed by the time Council meets again on August 7th, so things should be resolved before that meeting.

 

Mr. Joe Powers of 34 Overlook Drive addressed Council.  Mr. Powers thanked Council and the City for the repair work done on Overlook Drive and also thanked Chief Daly for eliminating the large truck that was parking on the street and causing issues with ingress and egress to the street.

 

 

Old Business

 

Mayor Brown welcomed Don Martin, CAO.  It was noted for the record that Mr. Martin was sworn into his new position at 8:00 A.M. on July 3, 2006.  The Mayor thanked Fred Ewald for stepping in and taking on two positions for the past months while the City was in search of a new Administrator. 

 

Mike Daly noted that the new police recruits have finished the FTO Program, which is 14 weeks long.  They will be as of Sunday, July 9th.  Brian Waldorf will be working 2nd shift and Michael Dietz will be working 3rd shift. 


New Business

 

Under New Business, Mayor Brown briefed Council on the check presentation on July 4th.  The City has received federal funds for $200,000 to install sidewalks and retaining walls on Memorial Parkway.  This project will run along the North side of Memorial and connect Bellevue to Ft. Thomas.  The Department of Transportation will hold an implementation workshop prior to execution of the contract.  They will also be sending a packet of information and guidelines for the City’s review. 

Karen Lied noted that this is a great opportunity to coordinate with the Green Team for the Gateway Project. 

 

Ordinances, Resolutions, and Orders

 

            Ordinance O-12-2006 will be tabled until a parking agreement is in place.

           

            Ordinance O-19-2009, an ordinance to adopt the Fiscal Year 2006-2007 Budget was given a second reading.  A motion was made by Mr. Peterman to approve the Budget FY 06/07.  It was seconded by Mr. Doepker.  Upon call of the roll, the following voted “aye” - Mrs. Runge, Mr. Doepker, Mrs. Lied, Mr. Haas, and Mr. Peterman.  Voting “no” – none.  Motion carried 5-0.

           

            Municipal Order MO-15-2006, an order to re-appoint Jeff Sanders to the Fort Thomas Tree Commission was read by the Clerk.  A motion was made by Mrs. Lied to approve MO-15-2006.  It was seconded by Mr. Doepker.  Motion carried 5-0.

 

            Municipal Order MO 16-2006, an order to re-appoint Mark Leopold to the Fort Thomas Tree Commission.  A motion was made by Mr. Doepker to approve MO-16-2006.  It was seconded by Mrs. Lied.  Motion carried 5-0.

 

            There being no further business to come before Council, the meeting was adjourned.

                                                                       

 

APPROVED:

 

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Mary H. Brown, Mayor

 

 

ATTEST:

 

 

Melissa K. Kelly, City Clerk