CITY OF FORT THOMAS,

CAMPBELL COUNTY, KENTUCKY, ON

MONDAY, JUNE 16, 2008

Mayor Mary Brown was not in attendance of the meeting. Mayor Pro-Tem Eric Haas called the meeting of City Council to order at 8:00 P.M. on June 16, 2008. The Clerk called the roll and the following Councilmembers were present: Jill Steller, Barbara Levine, Eric Haas, Roger Peterman, and Tom Lampe. Absent were: Jim Doepker. Staff members in attendance included: City Administrative Officer Don Martin, City Clerk Melissa Kelly, Finance Director Fred Ewald, City Attorney Jann Seidenfaden, Fire Chief Mark Bailey, and Police Chief, Mike Daly.

Mayor Pro-Tem Haas led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.

Minutes

The minutes of the June 2, 2008 meeting were presented to Council for consideration. A motion was made by Mrs. Levine and seconded by Mr. Lampe to approve the minutes as written. The motion passed by a unanimous vote.

Reports of Officers

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

Police Department Monthly Report for May: Chief Mike Daly presented his monthly report to Council for May. Chief Daly recognized Lt. Mark Dill who received a plaque of recognition for his service and achievements with the FBI National Academy Associate Board where he was president. A motion was made by Mr. Lampe and seconded by Mr. Peterman to receive and file the monthly report for May. The motion passed by a unanimous vote.

City Administrator's Report: Don Martin presented a report to Council on the following:

· Archery Map: A copy of the archery map was included in Council’s packet that shows all properties that are 3 acres or greater in size. A copy of the map will be included on the website and made available at the city building and will include updated information on the archery ordinance as well.

· Request to amend fence height restrictions: Wayne and Theresa Bradley have requested that council consider amending the zoning regulations to increase the maximum height of fences from six feet to either seven or eight feet. Research indicates that a deer can jump as high as 15 feet but typically does not jump any fence especially solid privacy fence. Therefore, staff recommends that the current 6 feet high maximum fence height remain unchanged.

· Request to amend noise ordinance: Jenifer Ray has requested that council consider amending the noise ordinance in order to provide more stringent regulations. After meeting with Chief Daly, it was determined that the current noise ordinance is adequate to address the types of complaints mentioned by Ms. Ray. Therefore, staff recommends that no changes be made to the noise ordinance.

· VA Houses on Alexander Circle: Staff met with the VA representatives on Tuesday, June 10, to discuss our next steps with acquiring the properties. Discussion focused primarily on obtaining an updated appraisal and finalizing the environmental abatement cost.

· St. Luke/St. Elizabeth Merger: The Federal Trade Commission has agreed to allow the merger to move forward. Representatives from both hospitals have indicated that under a merged scenario that the hospital will continue to operate in Fort Thomas. There may be some changes in services offered, but closure in the near future is not under consideration.

· Pension Reform: Governor Beshear has met with the leaders of both the House and Senate in an effort to find compromise language for legislation which would help to address the pension crisis. It appears that such a compromise has been reached. It is the Governor’s intent to call a special session on June 23 in order for the legislation to take effect in July. While these proposed changes will not solve the issue, it is certainly a good first step.

· KY Jailer of the Year: Campbell County Jailer, Greg Buckler, was recently named “Jailer of the Year” by the Kentucky Jailers Association.

Report on Vouchers

The Finance Committee presented its Report of Disbursements and recommended the payment of warrants numbered 55919 through 56015 for the period of June 2 - 16, 2008. A motion was made by Mrs. Levine and seconded by Mrs. Steller to concur in the recommendation of the Finance Committee. Upon call of the roll, the following members voted “aye”: Mrs. Steller, Mrs. Levine, Mr. Peterman, and Mr. Lampe. Voting "no" - none. The motion passed by a unanimous vote.

Ordinances, Resolutions, and Orders

Ordinance O-07-2008: An ordinance amending Section I of the Personnel Policies and Procedures Manual relating to the Americans with Disabilities Act was presented to Council for consideration. A motion was made by Mr. Peterman and seconded by Mrs. Levine to approve ordinance O-07-2008. Upon call of the roll, the following members voted “aye” – Mrs. Steller, Mrs. Levine, Mr. Peterman, and Mr. Lampe. Voting “no” – none. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.

Ordinance O-08-2008: An ordinance amending Chapter 95 of the Code of Ordinances relating to the discharge of bows and crossbows within the City of Fort Thomas was presented to Council for consideration. A motion was made by Mrs. Steller and seconded by Mr. Lampe to approve Ordinance O-08-2008. Upon call of the roll, the following members voted “aye” – Mrs. Steller, Mr. Peterman, and Mr. Lampe. Voting “no” – Mrs. Levine. The motion carried by a vote of 3-1.

Ordinance O-09-2008: An ordinance for the FY 2008/2009 Budget was presented to Council for consideration. A motion was made by Mrs. Levine and seconded by Mrs. Steller to approve Ordinance O-09-2008. Upon call of the roll, the following members voted “aye” – Mrs. Steller, Mrs. Levine, Mr. Peterman, and Mr. Lampe. Voting “no” – none. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.

Ordinance O-10-2008: An ordinance for the FY 2007/2008 Budget Amendment was presented to Council for consideration. A motion was made by Mrs. Steller and seconded by Mrs. Levine to approve Ordinance O-10-2008. Upon call of the roll, the following members voted “aye” – Mrs. Steller, Mrs. Levine, Mr. Peterman, and Mr. Lampe. Voting “no” – none. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.

Ordinance O-11-2008: An ordinance adopting a Capital Project Funds Budget was presented to Council for consideration. A motion was made by Mr. Peterman and seconded by Mrs. Levine to approve Ordinance O-11-2008. Upon call of the roll, the following members voted “aye” – Mrs. Steller, Mrs. Levine, Mr. Peterman, and Mr. Lampe. Voting “no” – none. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.

Ordinance O-12-2008: An ordinance fixing the fiscal year 2008/2009 Administrative pay was presented to Council for a first reading. This ordinance will be laid over to the next meeting for consideration.

Ordinance O-13-2008: An ordinance amending the Pay Table and Pay Classification Plan was presented to Council for a first reading. This ordinance will be laid over to the next meeting for consideration.

Ordinance O-14-2008: An ordinance fixing the fiscal year 2008/2009 Police Department salaries was presented to council for a first reading. This ordinance will be laid over to the next meeting for consideration.

Ordinance O-15-2008: An ordinance fixing the fiscal year 2008/2009 General Services Department salaries was presented to council for a first reading. This ordinance will be laid over to the next meeting for consideration.

Ordinance O-16-2008: An ordinance fixing the fiscal year 2008/2009 Fire Department salaries was presented to Council. This ordnance will be laid over to the next meeting.

With no further business to come before Council, the meeting was adjourned at 9:00 p.m.

APPROVED:

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Eric A. Haas, Mayor Pro-Tem

ATTEST:

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Melissa K. Kelly, City Clerk