CITY OF FORT THOMAS, CAMPBELL

COUNTY, KENTUCKY, ON MONDAY,

JUNE 19, 2006

Mayor Mary H. Brown called to order a Public Hearing on the proposed Fiscal Year 2006-2007 Budget at 7:15 P.M. After the Clerk called the Roll, Mayor Brown read the Budget Message. There were no written communications, or questions from the audience. Mr. Doepker questioned whether there were any controls or thoughts from the City in regards to Health Insurance costs. Fred Ewald, Acting City Administrator stated that the City has changed insurance carriers two times in the past three years. This has helped keep costs down, but the City is looking into other options because of the yearly increase in cost. The City has a committee of City Staff that have been meeting approximately 3 or 4 times a year to come up with ideas on how to control the increasing cost of benefits. The main suggestion has been to offer a reduced benefit plan that would be less expensive. Karen Lied suggested Personal Health Savings Accounts for employees. The City has looked at the different accounts that are offered by the Federal Government but the savings in premium by reducing the benefit, doesn’t come close to funding HSA Accounts. Mayor Brown called for questions or comments from the audience and received none. With that, Mayor Brown then stated that the meeting was adjourned at 7:50 p.m.

Mayor Mary H. Brown then called the Regular Meeting of City Council to order at 8:00 P.M. on June 19, 2006. She asked the Clerk to call the roll and the following Councilmembers were present: Barb Runge, Jim Doepker, Karen Lied, Roger Peterman, and Tom Lampe. Absent, Eric Haas. Other staff members attending included: Acting City Administrative Officer Fred Ewald, City Clerk Melissa Kelly, City Attorney Jann Seidenfaden, Fire Chief Mark Bailey, Police Chief Mike Daly.

Mayor Brown led the group in the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.

Minutes

Minutes from the previous Regular Meeting were not included in the packets and will be tabled until the July 3, 2006 meeting.

Visitors and Communications

Joe Schwerling of 192 Holiday Lane addressed Council. Mr. Schwerling submitted aerial photos of his subdivision. He noted that the main concern is what exists and what is being replaced in relation to driveway aprons. Mr. Schwerling noted that it was decided to install the aprons as they were before. Mr. Schwerling thinks it should be City policy to go with the standard apron that is wider at the approach.

Mr. Doepker noted that the driveway aprons are a standard design by the engineer and there should be no issue with the design.

Mayor Brown indicated that the City is on top of the project and have staff overseeing the work that is being done.

Reports of Officers

Fire Chief, Mark Bailey presented his monthly report to Council. On May 30^th, Fort Thomas experienced a major incident involving an aircraft crashing into the rear yard of 445 Rossford Avenue. Chief Bailey noted that all departments that responded did an excellent job with communication of the appropriate information and made the job much easier. A motion was made by Mrs. Runge to receive and file the Monthly Fire Report for May 2006. It was seconded by Mrs. Lied. Motion carried 5-0.

Police Chief, Mike Daly presented his monthly report for May 2006 to Council. In relation to the aircraft incident, Chief Daly noted that within minutes of the crash, Newport, Bellevue, and Southgate police departments arrived and were ready to help. Chief Daly said that the cooperation that was shown between all personnel and cities was commendable. A motion was made by Mrs. Runge to receive and file the Monthly Police Report for May 2006. It was seconded by Karen Lied. Motion carried 5-0.

Reports of Boards, Committees & Commissions

Fred Ewald presented his report on the Fiscal Year 2006-2007 Budget. Under the General Fund, salaries and wages are budgeted at a 4.50% increase. Medical Insurance premiums reflect a 15.0% increase for our plan year January 1 through December 31, 2007. Dental Insurance reflects a 7.0% increase. Workers Compensation Insurance Premiums are expected to increase at an average of 16%. Pension expense is budgeted to increase 20% for non-uniformed personnel and 13% for uniformed safety personnel. Motor fuels are budgeted to increase 12%. Vehicle and Liability Insurance premiums are expected to increase by 10%. Engineering Services include $40,000 for the design work for the Police Department and City Building project. Property Management, Other Expense, and Professional Services include $10,000 for a Recreation Department Buildings Assessment/Uses Study.

Tower Park Fund includes appropriations of $40,000 for Tower Park tennis court lighting and $6,000 for Route 8 soccer field improvements. The Public Works/KDOT Fund includes an appropriation of $40,000 for Tower Hill Road design work. The Central Business District Revitalization Fund notes that funding for the Towne Center Project will be part of the amending budget for the Fiscal Year 2006-2007.

Old Business

Under Old Business, Fred Ewald, Acting City Administrator reported on the following:

Backhoe Bid for Fiscal Year 2006/2007: The bids were received for replacement of the City’s 1997 Case 580 SL 4x4 Backhoe. The City received four bids and is recommending that Council accept the low bid from Columbus Equipment for a Komatsu WB 140 Backhoe. The base bid with the trade in is $34,976.00. The City is also recommending that this equipment be protected under a standard 3-year/3000 hour extended warranty at a cost of $1,630.00 for a total bid award of $36,606.00 to Columbus Equipment Company. With that, Mr. Doepker made a motion to accept the low bid of $36,606 for the Komatsu WB 140 Backhoe. It was seconded by Mrs. Lied. Upon call of the roll, the following voted “aye”, Mrs. Runge, Mr. Doepker, Mrs. Lied, Mr. Peterman, and Mr. Lampe. Voting “no”, none. Motion carried 5-0.

New Business

Summer Council Meetings: In past years, Council has cancelled their second meeting in July and August. A motion was made by Mr. Doepker and seconded by Mrs. Lied to dispense with the second meeting in July and August. Motion carried 5-0.

Finance Committee – Vouchers

The Finance Committee presented their Report on Vouchers for the period of June 6 through June 19, 2006. It was moved by Mrs. Lied and seconded by Mr. Doepker to concur in their recommendations for the processing of payments. Upon Roll Call Vote, the following voted “Aye”, Mrs. Runge, Mr. Doepker, Mrs. Lied, Mr. Peterman, and Mr. Lampe. Voting “No” – none. Motion carried 5-0.

Ordinances, Resolutions, and Orders

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

Ordinance O-14-2006, an ordinance fixing the FY 06/07 Administration Salaries was adopted upon motion by Mrs. Runge and second by Mr. Peterman. Upon call of the roll, the following voted “aye” - Mrs. Runge, Mr. Doepker, Mrs. Lied, Mr. Peterman, and Mr. Lampe. Voting “no” - None. Motion carried 5-0.

Ordinance O-15-2006, an ordinance amending the Pay Table and Pay Classification Plan was adopted upon motion by Mr. Lampe and second by Mrs. Runge. Upon call of the roll, the following voted “aye” – Mrs. Runge, Mr. Doepker, Mrs. Lied, Mr. Peterman, and Mr. Lampe. Voting “no” - None. Motion carried 5-0.

Ordinance O-16-2006, an ordinance fixing the FY 06/07 Police Department Salaries was adopted upon motion by Mrs. Runge and second by Mr. Doepker. Upon call of the roll, the following voted “aye” – Mrs. Runge, Mr. Doepker, Mrs. Lied, Mr. Peterman, and Mr. Lampe. Voting “no” - None. Motion carried 5-0.

Ordinance O-17-2006, an ordinance fixing the FY 06/07 General Services Department Salaries was adopted upon motion by Mrs. Runge and second by Mrs. Lied. Upon call of the roll, the following voted “aye” – Mrs. Runge, Mr. Doepker, Mrs. Lied, Mr. Peterman, and Mr. Lampe. Voting “no” - None. Motion carried 5-0.

Ordinance O-18-2006, an ordinance fixing the FY 06/07 Fire Department Salaries was adopted upon motion by Mr. Lampe and second by Mr. Doepker. Upon call of the roll, the following voted “aye” – Mrs. Runge, Mr. Doepker, Mrs. Lied, Mr. Peterman, and Mr. Lampe. Voting “no” - None. Motion carried 5-0.

Ordinance O-19-2006, an ordinance adopting the proposed FY Budget for 06/07 was given a first reading and will be laid over for vote at the next regular Council meeting.

Ordinance O-20-2006, an ordinance amending the General Fund Budget for the 05/06 Fiscal Year was declared an emergency and Council suspended the second reading of the Ordinance. The declaration of an emergency was necessary in order to provide for the timely implementation of the budget amendments by the Fiscal Year 2005-2006 end date of June 30, 2006. A motion was made by Mrs. Runge to adopt Ordinance O-20-2006, it was seconded by Mr. Peterman. Upon call of the roll, the following voted “aye” – Mrs. Runge, Mr. Doepker, Mrs. Lied, Mr. Peterman, and Mr. Lampe. Voting “no” – none. Motion carried 5-0.

Executive Order EO-6-2006, appointing Jann Seidenfaden as City Attorney, was presented to City Council. A motion was made by Mrs. Runge to approve EO-6-2006. It was seconded by Mrs. Lied. Motion carried 5-0.

Executive Order EO-7-2006, appointing Don Martin to the position of City Administrative Officer, was presented to City Council. A motion was made by Mr. Lampe to approve EO-7-2006. It was seconded by Mr. Doepker. Motion carried 5-0.

Welcome Don Martin, City Administrative Officer

Mayor Brown welcomed and introduced Don Martin. Mayor Brown thanked the City of Bellevue for allowing us to acquire Mr. Martin as our City Administrator. Mr. Martin thanked Mayor Brown for this opportunity and City Council for their approval of his position. Mr. Martin will read his Oath of Office on July 3^rd prior to the start of his first day. The City is very pleased to have Mr. Martin as a part of our staff.

Municipal Order MO-13-2006, appointing Tracy Davis as a member of the Ft. Thomas Renaissance Board, was presented to Council. A motion was made by Mrs. Lied and seconded by Mr. Peterman to adopt MO-13-2006. Motion carried 5-0.

Municipal Order MO-14-2006, appointing Sharon Colvill as a member of the Ft. Thomas Renaissance Board, was presented to Council. A motion was made by Mr. Peterman and seconded by Mr. Doepker to adopt MO-14-2006. Motion carried 5-0.

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

APPROVED:

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Mary H. Brown, Mayor

ATTEST:

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Melissa K. Kelly, City Clerk