CITY OF FORT THOMAS,

CAMPBELL COUNTY, KENTUCKY, ON

MONDAY, JUNE 15, 2009

Mayor Mary Brown called the meeting of City Council to order at 7:15 on Monday, June 15, 2009. A motion was made by Mr. Lampe and seconded by Mr. Peterman to enter into executive session in accordance with KRS 61.810(1)(C) for the purpose of discussing proposed or pending litigation against the city. A motion was made by Mr. Doepker and seconded by Mr. Peterman to adjourn the meeting at 8:00 p.m.

A motion was made by Mr. Doepker and seconded by Mr. Peterman to enter into regular session.

The Clerk called the roll and the following Councilmembers were present: Lisa Kelly, Jim Doepker, Eric Haas, Roger Peterman and Tom Lampe. Absent: Jill Steller. 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.

Mayor Brown offered condolences to Councilmember Jill Steller for the loss of her mother, Jo Grover.

Minutes

The minutes of the June 1, 2009 meeting were presented to council for consideration. A motion was made by Mr. Peterman and seconded by Mr. Lampe to approve the minutes as written. The motion passed by a unanimous vote.

Visitors and Communications

Will Modrall, Eagle Scout Presentation: Will Modrall of 97 Donnelly Drive and Boy Scout Troop #70 addressed council. Will presented his plan to council for his Eagle Scout Project. He asked permission to complete his project in West Southgate Park. The project will entail constructing a 20’ x 18’ shelter. There is currently not a picnic shelter in the park. Will talked to Ron Dill and Don Martin concerning the project and both are in agreement that the architecture of the shelter should match that which is going to be placed in the other parks around the city. Will also brought up the fact that the park has no name. Will thought it would be nice to name the park “Riggs Memorial Park” since Mr. Charlie Riggs has made such extensive donations for the improvement of the park. The mayor thanked Will for all of his work on the project and is looking forward to seeing the project completed. Will wants to have the shelter completed in 2009.

Reports of Officers

Fire Department Monthly Report for May: Mark Bailey, Fire Chief: Chief Mark Bailey presented his monthly report for May to council. A motion was made by Mr. Lampe and seconded by Mr. Doepker to receive and file the monthly report for the Fire Department. The motion passed by a unanimous vote.

Police Department Monthly Report for May: Mike Daly, Police Chief: Chief Mike Daly presented his monthly report for May to council. A motion was made by Mr. Lampe and seconded by Mr. Haas to receive and file the monthly report for the Police Department. The motion passed by a unanimous vote.

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

PODS and Dumpsters: Staff is currently working on obtaining ordinances from other municipalities which address PODS and dumpsters. Once the research is complete, an ordinance will be drafted for council’s review.

41 Miller Lane Water: As indicated at the previous council meeting, Duke Energy has determined that the water collecting around the telephone pole located at 41 Miller Lane is not coming from their conduit. Cincinnati Bell has also inspected their lines and determined that it is not theirs. We are awaiting a determination from Insight to see if it is coming from their lines. If none of the utility companies can find a problem with their lines, the General Services Department will dig up the area to try to find the source of the water.

Rossford Park Update: Proposals from design firms were received on May 22. The Recreation Committee reviewed the proposals prior to the council meeting on June 1, 2009. The committee will conduct interviews of two design teams on Thursday, June 18. Upon completion of the interviews, the committee will formalize a recommendation to the Board of Council for consideration at the July 6 meeting.

Report on Vouchers

The Finance Committee presented its Report of Disbursements and recommended the payment of warrants numbered 58118 through 58216 for the period of June 2 – June 15, 2009. A motion was made by Mr. Doepker and seconded by Ms. Kelly to concur in the recommendation of the Finance Committee. Upon call of the roll, the following members voted “aye” – Ms. Kelly, Mr. Doepker, Mr. Haas, Mr. Peterman, and Mr. Lampe. Voting "no" - none. The motion passed by a unanimous vote.

Ordinances, Resolutions, and Orders

Ordinance O-7-2009: Ordinance O-7-2009 was presented to council for a second reading. This ordinance addresses the 2008/2009 Budget Amendment. A motion was made by Mr. Lampe and seconded by Mr. Doepker to approve Ordinance O-7-2009. Upon call of the roll, the following members voted “aye” – Ms. Kelly, Mr. Doepker, Mr. Haas, Mr. Peterman, and Mr. Lampe. Voting “no” – none. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.

Ordinance O-8-2009: Ordinance O-8-2009 was presented to council for a second reading. This ordinance addresses the 2009/2010 Budget. A motion was made by Mr. Doepker and seconded by Mr. Peterman to approve Ordinance O-8-2009. Upon call of the roll, the following members voted “aye” – Ms. Kelly, Mr. Doepker, Mr. Haas, Mr. Peterman, and Mr. Lampe. Voting “no” – none. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.

Ordinance O-9-2009: Ordinance O-9-2009 was presented to council for a first reading. This ordinance amends the Personnel Pay and Classification Plan for the 2009-2010 fiscal year and will be laid over to the next meeting of council for consideration.

Ordinance O-10-2009: Ordinance O-10-2009 was presented to council for a first reading. This ordinance establishes rates of pay for administrative employees for the 2009-2010 fiscal year and will be laid over to the next meeting of council for consideration.

Ordinance O-11-2009: Ordinance O-11-2009 was presented to council for a first reading. This ordinance establishes rates of pay for police officers, excluding the police chief, for the 2009-2010 fiscal year and will be laid over to the next meeting for consideration.

Ordinance O-12-2009: Ordinance O-12-2009 was presented to council for a first reading. This ordinance establishes rates of pay for the general services department employees who are members of AFSCME Local #286 for the 2009-2010 fiscal year. This ordinance will be laid over to the next meeting of council for consideration.

Ordinance O-13-2009: Ordinance O-13-2009 was presented to council for a first reading. This ordinance establishes rates of pay fro all firefighters and paramedics, excluding the fire chief, for the 2009-2010 fiscal year. This ordinance will be laid over to the next meeting of council for consideration.

Ordinance O-14-2009: Ordinance O-14-2009 was presented to council for a first reading. This ordinance will change the direction of Woodfill Avenue between Alexandria Pike and Grant Street to one-way north east. The change will be effective on Monday, August 3, 2009. This ordinance will be laid over to the next meeting of council for consideration.

Ordinance O-15-2009: Ordinance O-15-2009 was presented to council for a first reading. This ordinance is an amendment to the 2008-2009 budget by increasing General Fund Revenue by $329,000 and increasing General Fund Grants and Subsidies expenditures by $329,000. This amendment is a result of award of a grant in the amount of $329,000 for the Campbell County Emergency Management radio repeater channel. This ordinance will be laid over to the next meeting of council for consideration.

Resolution R-6-2009: A resolution approving the Working Agreement between the city and AFSCME. A motion was made by Mr. Peterman and seconded by Mr. Doepker to approve Resolution R-6-2009. Upon call of the roll, the following voted “aye” – Ms. Kelly, Mr. Doepker, Mr. Haas, Mr. Peterman, and Mr. Lampe. Voting “no”- none. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.

Mayor Brown announced that she hopes to see everyone at the 4^th of July festivities and she was proud to announce that our Grand Marshal for the parade will be Barb Runge. Barb has done so much for our community that she is well deserving of the title “Grand Marshal”.

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