CITY OF FORT THOMAS, CAMPBELL

COUNTY, KENTUCKY, ON

MONDAY, MAY 21, 2007

The Public Hearing to view the Final Midway Streetscape Plan was opened at 7:00 p.m. immediately prior to the council meeting. Members of the design team present to review the plan were, Jim Warner of CDS Associates, Mark Brueggemann of CDS Associates, Chris Manning of Human Nature, and Bob Heil of KLH Engineers. Immediately following the presentation of the plan, the floor was opened up for public comment in an "open house" format. The public hearing was closed at 8:00 p.m.

Mayor Mary Brown called the meeting of City Council to order at 8:00 P.M. on May 21, 2007. The Clerk called the roll and the following Councilmembers were present: Barb Runge, Jim Doepker, Barbara Thompson Levine, Eric Haas, Roger Peterman, and Tom Lampe. Staff members in attendance included: City Administrative Officer Don Martin, City Clerk Melissa Kelly, Police Lieutenant Jamie Gadzala and Fire Chief Mark Bailey.

Mayor Brown led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.

Minutes

The Minutes of the May 7, 2007 Council Meeting were presented to Council for consideration. A motion was made by Mrs. Runge and seconded by Mr. Peterman to approve the minutes as written. The motion carried by a vote of 6-0.

Visitors and Communications

A letter was received from Jennifer Schulkers of 30 Tower Hill Road. The letter was regarding speeding on Tower Hill Road. A copy was given to the Mayor and Council and noted at the meeting. A motion was made by Mr. Lampe and seconded by Mr. Peterman to receive and file the letter from Mrs. Schulkers. Motion carried 6-0.

Mr. John Coffman Jr. addressed Council regarding the Midway Streetscape Design and how it will impact his garage located on River Road. Mayor Brown indicated that this is just a preliminary plan and that the final engineered would better address individual concerns such as his.

New Business

Mayor Mary Brown reported that she had spoken to Senator Katie Stine regarding the St. Luke Children's Advocacy Center Block Grant. The City of Fort Thomas had partnered with the City of Florence to apply for a block grant to build a new center at St. Luke West. Senator Stine was happy to report that the grant was approved and construction will begin in the near future.

Consideration of Request by Highland United Methodist Church: The Highland United Methodist Church has requested the use of the Avenue of Champions right-of-way in front of the Church for their summer series "Community Connections". The schedule submitted by the church is consistent with the agreement and the intended public use of the plaza as a public gathering place. It was suggested that the trashcans around the church be emptied more often while the summer series is going on to prevent overflow. A motion was made by Mr. Doepker and seconded by Mrs. Runge to approve the use of the Avenue of Champions Right-of-Way adjacent to the Highland United Methodist Church for their summer series "Community Connections".

Chesapeake Avenue Resurfacing Agreement: The Northern Kentucky Water District has agreed to contribute $24,000 to aid in the resurfacing of a section of Chesapeake Avenue between Baum Street and Kremer Lane. This effort is in conjunction with Fischer Development and the City. The city has agreed to address storm drainage issues and to complete curb, gutter, and asphalt repairs. A motion was made by Mr. Doepker and seconded by Mr. Lampe to approve the resurfacing agreement between Fischer Development, Northern Kentucky Water District and the City. Upon call of the roll, the following members voted "aye" - Mrs. Runge, Mr. Doepker, Mrs. Levine, Mr. Haas, Mr. Peterman, and Mr. Lampe. Voting “no” – none. The motion carried by a vote of 6-0.

Finance Committee Vouchers

The Finance Committee presented its report on Vouchers and recommended the payment of disbursements for the period of May 7, 2007 thru May 21, 2007. A motion was made by Mr. Lampe 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. Runge, Mr. Doepker, Mrs. Levine, Mr. Haas, Mr. Peterman, and Mr. Lampe. Voting “no” – none. The motion carried by a vote of 6-0.

Ordinances, Resolutions, and Orders

Ordinance O-15-2007, an ordinance amending the 06/07 Budget was presented to Council for a second reading. A motion was made by Mr. Peterman and seconded by Mr. Lampe to approve Ordinance O-15-2007. Upon call of the roll, the following members voted "aye" - Mrs. Runge, Mr. Doepker, Mrs. Levine, Mr. Haas, Mr. Peterman, and Mr. Lampe. Voting "no" - none. The motion carried by a vote of 6-0.

Ordinance O-16-2007, an ordinance repealing the existing zoning regulations and adopting amended zoning regulations for the City of Fort Thomas was presented to Council for a second reading. A motion was made by Mrs. Levine and seconded by Mr. Doepker to approve Ordinance O-16-2007. Upon call of the roll, the following members voted "aye" - Mrs. Runge, Mr. Doepker, Mrs. Levine, Mr. Haas, Mr. Peterman, and Mr. Lampe. Voting "no" - none. The motion carried by a vote of 6-0.

Resolution R-10-2007, a resolution authorizing the Fire Chief to execute an agreement between the Fort Thomas Fire Department and the Covington Fire Department related to Paramedic classes, was presented to Council. A motion was made by Mr. Peterman and seconded by Mr. Doepker to approve Resolution R-10-2007. Motion carried 6-0.

There being no further business to come before Council, the meeting was adjourned at 8:50 p.m.

APPROVED:

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Mary H. Brown, Mayor

ATTEST:

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Melissa K. Kelly, City Clerk