CITY OF FORT THOMAS, CAMPBELL

COUNTY, KENTUCKY, ON

MONDAY, JUNE 4, 2007

Mayor Mary Brown called the meeting of City Council to order at 8:00 P.M. on June 4, 2007. The Clerk called the roll and the following Councilmembers were present: Barb Runge, Jim Doepker, Barbara Thompson Levine, and Eric Haas. Absent were Roger Peterman and Tom Lampe. Staff members in attendance included: City Administrative Officer Don Martin, City Clerk Melissa Kelly, City Attorney Jann Seidenfaden, Finance Director Fred Ewald, Police Lieutenant Rich Whitford and Fire Chief Mark Bailey.

Mayor Brown led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.

Minutes

The Minutes of the May 21, 2007 Council Meeting were presented to Council for consideration. A motion was made by Mrs. Levine and seconded by Mr. Doepker to approve the minutes as written. The motion carried by a vote of 4-0.

Visitors and Communications

A letter was received from Michelle Piver of 127 Sheridan Avenue and was read into the record by the clerk. Michelle Piver was present and addressed Council regarding her desire to have handicap playground equipment in Ft. Thomas parks. This matter will be referred to the Recreation Department for further investigation of prices for special park equipment. The Mayor stated that she would like to see something done before the end of the summer.

Carl and Roxy Davidson of 243 Rossford Avenue were present and addressed Council. They would like the city to consider installing speed humps on Rossford Avenue near Rossford Park. The matter will be referred to the Police Department for further investigation with the speed trailer and the Stealth Stat.

New Business

Acceptance of FY 05/06 Audit: The Finance Committee met with the auditor on May 29, 2007 and forwarded their recommendation that the 2006 financial audit be accepted by Council. A motion was made by Mr. Doepker and seconded by Mrs. Runge to concur in the recommendation of the Finance Committee to accept the 2006 financial audit. Upon call of the roll, the following members voted "aye": Mrs. Runge, Mr. Doepker, Mrs. Levine, and Mr. Haas. Voting "no": none. The motion carried by a vote of 4-0.

Consideration of Extension of Solid Waste Contract: The city's current solid waste contract with Rumpke expires on August 31, 2007. The contract provides a two-year extension period with an increase of 3%. If the city does not extend the contract, we would be required to advertise for bids for waste collection services. Due to the rise in gasoline costs, this could result in higher collection fees than contained in the option to extend with Rumpke. A motion was made by Mr. Haas and seconded by Mrs Runge to extend the solid waste contract with Rumpke, Inc. for a two-year period. Upon call of the roll, the following members voted "aye": Mrs. Runge, Mr. Doepker, Mrs. Levine, and Mr. Haas. Voting "no": none. The motion carried by a vote of 4-0.

Finance Committee Vouchers

The Finance Committee presented its report on Vouchers and recommended the payment of disbursements for the period of May 21, 2007 thru June 4, 2007. A motion was made by Mrs. Levine and seconded by Mr. Doepker to concur in the recommendation of the Finance Committee. Upon call of the roll, the following members voted “aye”: Mrs. Runge, Mr. Doepker, Mrs. Levine, and Mr. Haas. Voting “no”: none. The motion carried by a vote of 4-0.

Ordinances, Resolutions, and Orders

Ordinance O-17-2007, the final apportionment ordinance for Holiday Lane was presented to Council for a first reading. This ordinance will be laid over to the next regular meeting of Council for consideration.

Ordinance O-18-2007, an ordinance for a text amendment to allow Child Day Care Facilities in the Professional Office (PO) Zone was presented to Council for a first reading. This ordinance will be laid over to the next regular meeting of Council for consideration.

Resolution R-11-2007, a resolution authorizing the Fire Chief to execute a Mutual Aid Contract for the provision of emergency medical services between various fire and life squad services in Boone, Campbell, Kenton, and Pendleton Counties, was presented to Council. A motion was made by Mrs. Levine and seconded by Mrs. Runge to approve Resolution R-11-2007. Motion carried 4-0.

Executive Order EO-4-2007, an order appointing John Homer as a member of the Tree Commission was presented to Council with no action necessary.

Executive Order EO-5-2007, an order appointing Megan de Sola as a member of the Tree Commission was presented to Council with no action necessary.

There being no further business to come before Council, the meeting was adjourned at 8:45 p.m.

APPROVED:

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Mary H. Brown, Mayor

ATTEST:

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Melissa K. Kelly, City Clerk