CITY OF FORT THOMAS, CAMPBELL

COUNTY, KENTUCKY, ON

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2006

Mayor Mary Brown called the Meeting of City Council to order at 8:00 P.M. on November 20, 2006. The Clerk called the roll and the following Councilmembers were present: Barb Runge, Jim Doepker, Karen Lied, Eric Haas, and Tom Lampe. Absent: Roger Peterman. Staff members in attendance included: City Administrative Officer Don Martin, City Clerk Melissa Kelly, City Attorney Jann Seidenfaden, Finance Director Fred Ewald, Police Chief Mike Daly, Fire Chief Mark Bailey and Recreation Director David Buerger.

Mayor Brown led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.

Mayor Brown and Council welcomed Fire Chief Mark Bailey back and noted that he was greatly missed. The Chief is glad to be back to work!

Mayor Brown offered her condolences to Dave Buerger for the loss of his father. He will be kept in our thoughts and prayers.

Minutes

The Minutes of the November 6, 2006 Council Meeting were presented to Council for consideration. Mr. Lampe made a motion to approve the minutes as written. The motion was seconded by Mr. Haas. The motion carried by a vote of 5-0.

Reports of Officers

Dave Buerger, Recreation Director was present and addressed Council. Dave was recently at a Kentucky Recreation and Parks Society Conference and wanted to update the members of Council and staff. The Recreation Department received an award for “Outstanding Department of the Year in Class 2” and our Recreation secretary, Penny Kramer, received an award for “Outstanding Professional of the Year”. Dave indicated that Don Brindle had worked hard on getting things started for the Recreation Department. Mayor Brown congratulated our Recreation Department for a job well done!

Mark Bailey, Fire Chief presented his monthly report for October. The month of October was “Fire Prevention Month”. Chief Bailey noted that the Fire Detector Blitz was a huge success this year, and offered many thanks to the city for their support and also to the National Honor Society from Highlands High School. With that, Mr. Doepker made a motion to receive and file the Fire Report for the month of October. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Runge. The motion carried by a vote of 5-0.

Mike Daly, Police Chief presented his monthly report for October. Chief Daly reviewed the report for Council. The Police Department and the Ft. Thomas Lions Club hosted the first annual Halloween Safety Fest and Open House on October 31^st. In spite of the rain, it was a huge success. Mrs. Runge made a motion to receive and file the Police Report for the month of October. The motion was seconded by Mr. Doepker. The motion carried by a vote of 5-0.

Old Business

Armory Renovations: Don Martin will meet with Dave Buerger regarding anticipated remodeling to be done to the Armory and Community Center buildings.

Deer Issues: Don Martin recently spoke to the Kentucky Division of Natural Resources regarding the deer problem in Fort Thomas. The City is looking into some options and will schedule a meeting of the Public Safety Committee to discuss the issue.

New Business

T-Mobile Lease Agreement: The City has reached a final agreement with T-Mobile regarding installation of equipment behind the city building. Don Martin thanked Jann Seidenfaden for all of her hard work pertaining to the lease agreement. Mr. Doepker made a motion to approve the T-Mobile Lease Agreement. It was seconded by Mr. Lampe. Upon call of the roll, the following members voted “aye” – Mrs. Runge, Mr. Doepker, Mrs. Lied, Mr. Haas, and Mr. Lampe. Voting “no” – none. The motion carried by a vote of 5-0.

Inverness Intersection Modifications: Council was provided with a copy of the modification plans for the Inverness Intersection. It was recommended by staff that the affected property owners be provided with a copy of the plan and be allowed an opportunity to comment before consideration by Council. Mr. Lampe made a motion to notify all abutting property owners in the affected area, and to conduct a public hearing prior to an upcoming council meeting. The motion was seconded by Mr. Haas. The motion carried by a vote of 5-0.

Interlocal Agreement for Animal Control Services: The Interlocal Agreement will renew our Animal Control services contract for five years. Mr. Lampe made a motion to approve the Interlocal Agreement for Animal Control Services. The motion was seconded by Mr. Haas. Upon call of the roll, the following members voted “aye” – Mrs. Runge, Mr. Doepker, Mrs. Lied, Mr. Haas, and Mr. Lampe. Voting “no” – none. The motion carried by a vote of 5-0.

Portable Generator: Fire Chief Mark Bailey reported to Council that he has negotiated favorable terms on the purchase of a portable generator. The generator is a 1999 Olympian 40 KVA / 40 KW (Model D40P1S/Serial E5905A/001). The generator will be used in case of an emergency power outage or other major event. It has enough power to operate an emergency center at the Mess Hall if necessary. If Council is in agreement to purchase, the budget will be amended in March to reflect the purchase. Mrs. Runge made a motion to have the generator checked and upon a favorable report, amend the budget accordingly, if necessary, for the purchase. The motion was seconded by Mr. Doepker. Upon call of the roll, the following voted “aye” – Mrs. Runge, Mr. Doepker, Mrs. Lied, Mr. Haas, 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 November 3 – 20, 2006. A motion was made by Mr. Doepker to concur in the recommendation of the Finance Committee. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Runge. Upon call of the roll, the following members voted “aye” – Mrs. Runge, Mr. Doepker, Mrs. Lied, Mr. Haas, and Mr. Lampe. Voting “no” – none. The motion carried by a vote of 5-0.

Ordinances, Resolutions, and Orders

Ordinance O-29-2006, adopting a supplement to the Code of Ordinances was presented to Council for a second reading. A motion was made by Mr. Doepker to approve Ordinance O-29-2006. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Lied. Upon call of the roll, the following members voted “aye” - Mrs. Runge, Mr. Doepker, Mrs. Lied, Mr. Haas, and Mr. Lampe. Voting “no” – none. The motion carried by a vote of 5-0.

Resolution R-15-2006, pertaining to the Community Development Block Grant for St. Luke Hospital was read by the Clerk. A motion was made by Mr. Lampe to approve Resolution R-15-2006. The motion was seconded by Mr. Haas. Upon call of the roll the following members voted “aye” - Mrs. Runge, Mr. Doepker, Mrs. Lied, Mr. Haas, and Mr. Lampe. Voting “no” – none. The motion carried by a vote of 5-0.

There being no further business to come before Council, the meeting was adjourned at 9:20 p.m.

APPROVED:

_____________________________

Mary H. Brown, Mayor

ATTEST:

______________________________

Melissa K. Kelly, City Clerk

MINUTES OF A PUBLIC HEARING

OF THE BOARD OF COUNCIL OF THE

CITY OF FORT THOMAS, CAMPBELL

COUNTY, KENTUCKY, ON

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2006

Mayor Mary Brown called the Public Hearing for the St. Luke Children’s Advocacy Center Grant to order at 7:45 p.m. Councilmembers present were: Barb Runge, James Doepker, Karen Lied, Eric Haas, 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 Chief Mike Daly, Fire Chief Mark Bailey, and Recreation Director David Buerger.

The City of Fort Thomas is applying for a Community Development Block Grant to assist St. Luke Hospital in the construction of a Children’s Advocacy Center to be located in Florence, Kentucky.

Mr. Richard Bragg of the Northern Kentucky Area Development District addressed Council. Mr. Bragg explained and read into the record the terms and conditions for the grant as required by statute.

Mrs. Vicki Henderson, Coordinator of the Children’s Advocacy Center addressed Council. Mrs. Henderson thanked the City for their assistance in making this possible in conjunction with the City of Florence.

Mr. Jack Porter, the Commonwealth’s Attorney addressed Council and submitted a letter in support of the Center. Mr. Porter works closely with many of the children and families that use this center and noted that there is a great need for a new facility.