MINUTES OF A MEETING

OF THE BOARD OF COUNCIL OF THE

CITY OF FORT THOMAS, CAMPBELL

COUNTY, KENTUCKY, ON

MONDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2006

 

Mayor Mary H. Brown called the Meeting of City Council to order at 8:00 P.M. on October 2, 2006.   The Clerk called the roll and the following Councilmembers were present:  Barb Runge, Jim Doepker, Karen Lied, Eric Haas, Roger Peterman 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, Fire Chief Mark Bailey, and Police Chief Mike Daly.

 

Mayor Brown led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.

 

Minutes

 

The Minutes of the September 18, 2006 Council Meeting were presented to Council for consideration.  Mrs. Lied made a motion to approve the minutes as written.  The motion was seconded by Mrs. Runge.  The motion carried by a vote of 6-0.

 

Visitors and Communications 

 

Mr. Joe Powers, 34 Overlook Drive, addressed Council regarding a parking issue on his street.  He indicated that residents of the 2- and 3- family structures have multiple cars and they do not use their driveways or garages.  This presents a problem to the older people on the street not having parking.  He questioned if the owners are required by ordinance to provide off-street parking. 

 

Flo Grey was present and thanked the City of Fort Thomas for their in-kind donation of overtime expenses to the event.

 

Reports of Boards, Committees, and Commissions

 

Don Martin presented to council the Finance Committee Report from its September 21, 2006 meeting. Mr. Martin indicated that after much discussion it was the consensus of the committee members to recommend that the city provide an in-kind donation of overtime expenses to the event. Mr. Lampe made a motion to receive and file the report.  The motion was seconded by Mrs. Lied.  Upon call of the roll, the following voted “aye”, Mrs. Runge, Mr. Doepker, Mrs. Lied, Mr. Haas, Mr. Peterman and Mr. Lampe.  Voting “no”, none.  The motion carried by a vote of 6-0.

 

New Business

 

Medicare/ALS Amendment to Agreement

 

Chief Mark Bailey reported that the purpose of the amendment to the city’s Medicare/ALS Agreement is to increase the rate that Medicare currently pays the Fire Department for ambulance runs. This will increase the revenue portion of the contract. Mr. Doepker requested to see a breakdown of the current and new rates.  Mr. Haas made a motion to approve the Medicare/ALS Amendment to the agreement.  The motion was seconded by Mrs. Runge.  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 September 18th – October 2, 2006.  A motion was made by Mr. Doepker to concur in the recommendation of the Finance Committee.  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, Mr. Peterman, and Mr. Lampe.  Voting “no” – none.  The motion carried by a vote of 6-0.

 

Ordinances, Resolutions, and Orders

 

            Ordinance O-22-2006, a zone change for 931 Alexandria Pike was read for a second time.  Mr. Lampe recused himself because he is a member of the Highland Country Club. Mr. Peterman recused himself because he is a member and certificate holder of the Highland Country Club. Mr. Haas made a motion to approve Ordinance O-22-2006.  The motion was seconded by Mrs. Runge.  Upon call of the roll, the following voted “aye”, Mrs. Runge, Mr. Doepker, Mrs. Lied, and Mr. Haas.  Voting “no”, none.  The motion carried by a vote of 4-0 with Mr. Lampe and Mr. Peterman recusing.

 

            Ordinance O-25-2006, amending Section 35.46 of the Code of Ordinances pertaining to the procedure for promotional examinations of police personnel was read for a second time.  Mrs. Runge made a motion to approve Ordinance O-25-2006.  The motion was seconded by Mrs. Lied.  Upon call of the roll, the following voted “aye”, Mrs. Runge, Mr. Doepker, Mrs. Lied, Mr. Haas, Mr. Peterman, and Mr. Lampe.  Voting “no”, none.  The motion carried by a vote of 6-0.

 

            Ordinance O-26-2006, amending the Section 94.01 pertaining to the National Fire Code was given a first reading and laid over to the October 16, 2006 meeting for consideration.

 

            Ordinance O-27-2006, rescinding Ordinance O-13-2006 was given a first reading and laid over to the October 16, 2006 meeting for consideration.

 

            Ordinance O-28-2006, annexing property on Blossom Lane was given a first reading and will be laid over to the October 16, 2006 meeting for consideration.

 

            Resolution R-12-2006, pertaining to the Memorial Parkway Mixed Use Path project was presented to Council.  Mr. Peterman made a motion to approve Resolution R-12-2006.  The motion was seconded by Mr. Lampe.  The motion carried by a vote of 6-0.

           

            There being no further business to come before Council, the meeting was adjourned at 8:35 p.m.

                                                           


APPROVED:

 

 

                                                                                    _____________________________

                                                                                    Mary H. Brown, Mayor

 

 

ATTEST:

 

 

______________________________

Melissa K. Kelly, City Clerk