CITY OF FORT THOMAS,

CAMPBELL COUNTY, KENTUCKY, ON

MONDAY, JUNE 1, 2009

Mayor Mary Brown called the meeting of City Council to order at 8:00 p.m. on Monday, June 1, 2009. 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, Fire Chief Mark Bailey, Police Chief Mike Daly, Finance Director Fred Ewald and City Attorney Jann Seidenfaden.

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

Minutes

The minutes of the May 18, 2009 meeting were presented to council for consideration. A motion was made by Mr. Doepker and seconded by Mr. Haas to approve the minutes as written. The motion passed by a unanimous vote.

Reports of Boards, Committees, or Commissions

Finance Committee Report on the 2009/2010 Budget: The Finance Committee of Council met with City Administration on May 29, 2009 to review and discuss the proposed FY 2009/2010 budget document including all city funds. The Finance Committee has determined that the proposed budget will enable the city to deliver public services and programs consistent with current service levels and accomplish the broader city policies as established by the Board of Council. It is the recommendation of the Finance Committee that the Board of Council approve the proposed budget document and move forward with its adoption in accordance with law.

A motion was made by Mrs. Steller and seconded by Mr. Doepker to accept the Finance Committee’s report on the 2009/2010 budget. 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

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

Rossford Park Update: The Recreation Committee met prior to the meeting to discuss proposals received on May 22, 2009 for the re-design of Rossford Park. The committee determined to interview the two top design firms and make a recommendation to council at a future meeting.

New Business:

Consideration of Contract Extension for Solid Waste Removal: The initial contract with Rumpke was for a two year term that ended in August of 2007. At that time, the city entered into a two-year contract extension from September 2007 through August 2009. In accordance with the terms of the contract, the city has the option of entering into an additional two-year extension with Rumpke beginning September 2009 and ending August 2011. If accepted by the city, the annual cost would increase 3%, however, the cost to residents would not need to be adjusted until the next fiscal year. The current rate is $109 per year and will remain the same.

A motion was made by Mr. Peterman and seconded by Mr. Lampe to approve the two-year contract extension with Rumpke. 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.

Update on Woodfill Avenue: Woodfill Elementary will be undergoing major renovations and construction over the next couple of years. The school has requested that during the construction Woodfill Avenue be changed to one way going west. The change would require traffic to enter the subdivision via Grant Street. Residents would be able to exit via Woodfill Avenue at the light. If council approves the request, a letter from the school and city should be sent to each affected resident explaining the change and reasons for the change. It is anticipated that the change will occur two weeks prior to the start of school to provide residents time to adapt to it.

A motion was made by Mr. Lampe and seconded by Mr. Peterman to draft the required documents for council’s consideration that will temporarily allow the change of Woodfill Avenue to a “one-way” street going west for the duration of the renovations to Woodfill School. The motion passed by a unanimous vote.

Miller Lane Telephone Pole: Don updated council on an issue located at 41 Millers Lane. There has been a leak for several years around a telephone pole that is located between the sidewalk and the street. This leaking causes green “moss” to form making it very slippery and dangerous. Ron Dill stated that he had contacted Duke Energy and they determined that is was not coming from their vault under the ground. Ron then contacted Cincinnati Bell and they are scheduled to inspect the area. Staff has been providing regular updates to the affected resident.

Report on Vouchers

The Finance Committee presented its Report of Disbursements and recommended the payment of warrants numbered 58045 through 58117 for the period of May 18 – June 1, 2009. 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

Ordinance O-6-2009: Ordinance O-6-2009 was presented to Council for a second reading. This ordinance will allow businesses to obtain a Microbrewery License and/or a Supplemental Bar License. A motion was made by Mr. Doepker and seconded by Mr. Lampe to approve Ordinance O-6-2009. 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.

Ordinance O-7-2009: Ordinance O-7-2009 was presented to council for a first reading. This ordinance addresses the 2008/2009 Budget Amendment and will be laid over to the next regular meeting of council for consideration.

Ordinance O-8-2009: Ordinance O-8-2009 was presented to council for a first reading. This ordinance addresses the 2009/2010 Budget and will be laid over to the next regular meeting of council for consideration.

Executive Order EO-3-2009: An Executive Order re-appointing Sharon Covill as a member of the Renaissance Board was presented to council with no action necessary.

Executive Order EO-4-2009: An Executive Order re-appointing Tracy Davis as a member of the Renaissance Board was presented to council with no action necessary.

Executive Order EO-5-2009: An Executive Order re-appointing Steve Dauer as a member of the Board of Adjustment was presented to council with no action necessary.

Executive Order EO-6-2009: An Executive Order re-appointing John Homer as a member of the Tree Commission was presented to Council with no action necessary.

Executive Order EO-7-2009: An Executive Order re-appointing Megan DeSola as a member of the Tree Commission was presented to Council with no action necessary.

Executive Session: A motion was made by Mr. Haas and seconded by Mr. Lampe to enter into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing proposed or pending litigation against or on behalf of the city in accordance with KRS 61.810(1)(C). Council entered into Executive Session.

A motion to return to open session was made by Mr. Lampe and seconded by Mr. Doepker. Motion approved by unanimous vote.

A motion to adjourn the council meeting was made by Mr. Doepker and seconded by Mrs. Steller. Motion approved by unanimous vote. Meeting adjourned at 9:25.

APPROVED:

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Mary H. Brown, Mayor

ATTEST:

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Melissa K. Kelly, City Clerk