CITY OF FORT THOMAS,

CAMPBELL COUNTY, KENTUCKY, ON

MONDAY, MARCH 3, 2008

Mayor Mary Brown called the meeting of City Council to order at 8:00 P.M. on March 3, 2008. The Clerk called the roll and the following Councilmembers were present: Jill Steller, Jim Doepker, Barbara Levine, Eric Haas, and Roger Peterman. Absent: Tom Lampe. Staff members in attendance included: City Administrative Officer Don Martin, City Clerk Melissa Kelly, City Attorney Jann Seidenfaden, Fire Chief Mark Bailey, and Police Chief Mike Daly.

Mayor Brown led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.

Minutes

The minutes of the February 19, 2008 meeting were presented to Council for consideration. A motion was made by Mr. Peterman and seconded by Mr. Haas to approve the minutes as written. The motion carried by a vote of 5-0.

Visitors and Communications

Mr. Frank Renfrow of 103 Covert Run was present and addressed Council. Mr. Renfrow voiced his opposition to bow hunting in the City of Fort Thomas.

Mrs. Lee Berringer of 37 Sterling addressed Council. Mrs. Berringer stated that she has started a petition against bow hunting within the City of Fort Thomas and on her street 80% of the residents have signed it.

Don Martin noted that there was no solid timeframe for presentation of the deer program results to Council. At this time, it is currently being drafted.

Annual Reports for 2007

Fire Department - Chief Mark Bailey: Chief Mark Bailey presented his annual report for 2007 to Council. A motion was made by Mr. Doepker and seconded by Mrs. Steller to receive and file the Fire Department annual report. The motion carried by a vote of 5-0

Report on Vouchers

The Finance Committee presented its Report of Disbursements and recommended the payment of warrants numbered 55271 through 55348 for the period of February 19 - March 3, 2008. A motion was made by Mr. Doepker and seconded by Mrs. Levine to concur in the recommendation of the Finance Committee. Upon call of the roll, the following members voted “aye”: Mrs. Steller, Mr. Doepker, Mrs. Levine, Mr. Haas, and Mr. Peterman. Voting “no”: none. The motion carried by a vote of 5-0.

Ordinances, Resolutions, and Orders

Ordinance O-04-2008: An ordinance amending Section 97.07 of the Code of Ordinances regulating sidewalk clearance was presented to Council for a first reading. Consideration of Ordinance O-04-2008 will be laid over to the next regular meeting of Council.

Resolution R-1-2008: A resolution supporting the Midway District Streetscape application under the Transportation Enhancement Program was presented to Council. A motion was made by Mr. Peterman and seconded by Mrs. Levine to approve Resolution R-1-2008.

There being no further business to come before Council, the meeting was adjourned at 8:40 p.m.

APPROVED:

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Mary H. Brown, Mayor

ATTEST:

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Melissa K. Kelly, City Clerk