CITY OF FORT THOMAS,

CAMPBELL COUNTY, KENTUCKY, ON

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2008

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

Mayor Mary Brown led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.

Minutes

The minutes of the October 20, 2008 meeting were presented to council for consideration. A motion was made by Mr. Doepker and seconded by Mr. Peterman to approve the minutes as written. The motion passed by a unanimous vote.

Reports of Officers

Police Chief Mike Daly and Fire Chief Mark Bailey reported that there were no reported incidents during Trick or Treat hours this year.

City Administrator's Report: Don Martin presented a report to council on the following:

· Disaster Declaration: Campbell County has received a Presidential Disaster Declaration. This declaration will allow the city to recoup approximately 87% of the funds spent to respond to and to clean up from the windstorm. To date, we have accumulated approximately $10,104 in related expenses.

· After Incident Report: Staff met to discuss and prepare an after incident report relating to the windstorm of September 14, 2008. Mr. Haas suggested keeping the website updated with current information for residents pertaining to disaster related items.

· Police Department Renovations: We are making progress on the finalization of plans for the police department renovations. It is anticipated that bid documents will be ready by the end of December. The police department will be temporarily moved to the first floor meeting room in the armory in Tower Park.

· St. Elizabeth/St. Luke Merger: A letter was received today thanking Fort Thomas for their support relating to the merger of St. Luke and St. Elizabeth Hospitals. The merger was completed on October 28, 2008.

· N. Fort Thomas Ave. Resurfacing: Resurfacing crews were working to get N. Fort Thomas Ave. from Rob Roy to Bellaire paved today. They were not successful and will try to complete it tomorrow, Tuesday, November 4^th, while the schools are not in session.

Old Business

Tremont Ave. Traffic Study: Mrs. Levine questioned the status of the Tremont Traffic Study. Chief Daly noted that the officer in charge of that neighborhood is still in the process of getting feedback from the residents regarding lowering the speed limit on the street. Once all of the information if obtained, a report will be presented to council with the findings.

Report on Vouchers

The Finance Committee presented its Report of Disbursements and recommended the payment of warrants numbered 56785 through 56925 for the period of October 20 – November 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, Mr. Peterman, and Mr. Lampe. Voting "no" - none. The motion passed by a unanimous vote.

Ordinances, Resolutions, and Orders

Ordinance O-26-2008: An ordinance setting the rate of pay for the Parks and Greenspace Laborer I was presented to council for a first reading. This matter will be laid over to the next regular meeting of council for consideration.

Executive Session: A motion was made by Mr. Lampe and seconded by Mr. Doepker to enter into executive session to discuss collective bargaining negotiations involving the Fort Thomas Firefighters Local 1928 in accordance with KRS 61.810(e), and to discuss pending litigation against the city in accordance with KRS 61.810(c).

With no further business to come before council, a motion was made by Mr. Lampe and seconded by Mrs. Levine to adjourn the council meeting at 9:55 p.m.

APPROVED:

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Mary H. Brown, Mayor

ATTEST:

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Melissa K. Kelly, City Clerk