MINUTES OF A MEETING

OF THE BOARD OF COUNCIL OF THE

CITY OF FORT THOMAS, CAMPBELL

COUNTY, KENTUCKY, ON

MONDAY, MAY 7, 2007

 

 

Mayor Mary Brown called the meeting of City Council to order at 8:00 P.M. on May 7, 2007.   The Clerk called the roll and the following Councilmembers were present:  Barb Runge, Barbara Thompson Levine, Eric Haas, Roger Peterman, and Tom Lampe.  Absent, Jim Doepker.  Staff members in attendance included:  City Administrative Officer Don Martin, City Clerk Melissa Kelly, City Attorney Jann Seidenfaden, Zoning Administrator Ralph Hopper, Acting Police Chief Rich Whitford, and Fire Chief Mark Bailey.

 

Mayor Brown led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag. 

 

Mayor Brown noted for the record that the Senior Games were put together very well and commended the Recreation Department for a job well done!

 

Minutes

 

The Minutes of the April 16, 2007 Council Meeting were presented to Council for consideration.  A motion was made by Mr. Lampe and seconded by Mrs. Runge to approve the minutes as written.  The motion carried by a vote of 5-0.

 

New Business

 

Finance Committee Report on the 06/07 Budget Amendment:  Don Martin reviewed the memo from Fred Ewald regarding the 06/07 Budget Amendment recommendations.  The Finance Committee met on May 2, 2007 to review the changes.  A motion was made by Mrs. Runge and seconded by Mr. Lampe to approve the recommendations of the Finance Committee.  Upon call of the roll, the following members voted "aye" - Mrs. Runge, Mrs. Levine, Mr. Haas, Mr. Peterman, and Mr. Lampe.  Voting "no" - none.  The motion carried by a vote of 5-0.

 

Finance Committee Vouchers

 

            The Finance Committee presented its report on Vouchers and recommended the payment of disbursements for the period of April 17, 2007 thru May 7, 2007.  A motion was made by Mrs. Levine and seconded by Mr. Lampe to concur in the recommendation of the Finance Committee.  Upon call of the roll, the following members voted “aye” – Mrs. Runge, Mrs. Levine, Mr. Haas, Mr. Peterman, and Mr. Lampe.  Voting “no” – none.  The motion carried by a vote of 5-0.

 

           


 

Ordinances, Resolutions, and Orders

 

            Ordinance O-14-2007, an ordinance for the 2006 Street Apportionment was presented to Council for a second reading.  A motion was made by Mr. Lampe and seconded by Mr. Haas to adopt Ordinance O-14-2007.  Upon call of the roll, the following members voted "aye" - Mrs. Runge, Mrs. Levine, Mr. Haas, Mr. Peterman, and Mr. Lampe.  Voting "no" - none.  The motion carried by a vote of 5-0.

 

            Ordinance O-15-2007, an ordinance amending the 06/07 Budget was presented to Council for a first reading.  This ordinance will be laid over until the May 21, 2007 meeting for consideration.

 

            Ordinance O-16-2007, an ordinance repealing the existing zoning regulations and adopting amended zoning regulations for the City of Ft. Thomas was presented to Council for a first reading.  This ordinance will be laid over until the May 21, 2007 meeting for consideration. 

 

            Resolution R-09-2007, a resolution approving a Mutual Aid Agreement with the fire departments in Campbell County and authorizing the Fire Chief to execute the Agreement was presented to Council.  A motion was made by Mrs. Levine and seconded by Mr. Haas to approve Resolution R-09-2007.  The motion carried by a vote of 5-0.

 

            Municipal Order MO-9-2007, appointing Beth Blackburn as a member of the Renaissance Board was presented to Council.  A motion was made by Mr. Peterman and seconded by Mr. Haas to approve Municipal Order MO-9-2007.  The motion carried by a vote of 5-0.

 

            Mr. Peterman commented on the Main Street Exchange that took place between the City of Fort Thomas and the City of Danville.  The City of Danville's report was very thorough and will be helpful to the City when reviewing future plans for our Central Business Districts. It was nice to get an outside perspective.  Mr. Peterman suggested sending a letter to the City of Danville thanking them for such a complete report.

 

There being no further business to come before Council, the meeting was adjourned at 8:25 p.m.

                                                           

APPROVED:

 

                                                                                    _____________________________

                                                                                    Mary H. Brown, Mayor

 

 

ATTEST:

 

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Melissa K. Kelly, City Clerk