MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE BOARD OF COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF FORT THOMAS, CAMPBELL
COUNTY, KENTUCKY, ON
MONDAY, JUNE 21, 2010
Mayor Pro-Tem Eric Haas called the meeting of council to order
at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, June 21, 2010. The Clerk called the
roll and the following Councilmembers were present: Lisa Kelly,
Jim Doepker, Roger Peterman, and Tom Lampe. Absent: Jill Steller.
Staff members in attendance included: City Administrator Don
Martin, City Clerk Melissa Kelly, Fire Chief Mark Bailey, Police
Chief Mike Daly, Finance Director Fred Ewald, and City Attorney
Jann Seidenfaden.
Mr. Haas led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.
Minutes
The minutes of the June 6, 2010 meeting were presented to
council for consideration. A motion was made by Mr. Peterman
to approve the minutes at written, it was seconded by Mr. Doepker.
The motion passed by a unanimous vote.
Visitors and Communications
Flo Grey was present to present an update on the 4th at the
Fort festivities. Currently, there are 21 booths that will vary
from food and drinks to informational booths and crafts. Police
and Fire will have a booth to pass out information on new and
existing programs. There will be a silent auction in the Community
Center with 82 items up for bid. Don and Eric Haas thanked the
Grey's for all of their efforts on the 4th at the Fort event.
Will Modrall was present to update council on his Eagle Scout
project. Will is constructing a shelter at Riggs Memorial Park
on Memorial Parkway. Many scouts have contributed to helping
out with this project. The boys are working very hard and have
moved 6 truck loads of dirt that were dug by hand. The city
appreciates all of their hard work in adding this much needed
shelter to the park.
Melanie Ethridge of 27 W. Southgate was present. Melanie
thanked the Police Department for their presence on the street
and inquired on the status of the speed survey. Don Martin noted
that the engineer has gone out to the street and collected data.
A draft report will be presented to the Public Safety Committee
of Council on July 6, 2010 at 6:15. The meeting will be held
in the council chambers so that residents of the street can come
and listen. Copies of the data will be available to the residents.
Angie Taylor of 41 Miller Lane was present. Ms. Taylor noted
that the utility pole located at the corner of Hagedorn and Miller
is still seeping water up through the base. This creates a slippery
surface that is dangerous to bike riders and walkers. Ms. Taylor
feels it is imperative to install some signage warning people
of the water, until the problem is fixed. Don Martin noted that
the city has been unable to determine the source of the water
problem. The utility companies have been out to look at it and
cannot find anything. Don suggested several potential solutions
and said that city staff will look into the problem.
Melissa Kelly read a letter dated June 21, 2010 from Dan and
Donna Fehler regarding the residents at 65 Bluegrass Avenue.
The letter is on file in the clerk's office at the city building.
Reports of Officers
Fire Department Monthly Report: Chief Mark Bailey
presented his monthly report for May to Council. A motion was
made by Mr. Lampe and seconded by Ms. Kelly to receive and file
the Fire Department's Monthly Report. The motion passed by a
unanimous vote.
Police Department Monthly Report: Chief Mike Daly
presented his monthly report for May to Council. A motion was
made by Mr. Lampe and seconded by Ms. Kelly to receive and file
the Police Department's Monthly Report. The motion passed by
a unanimous vote.
Report from City Administrator: Don Martin presented
a report to council. The report included the following:
Rossford Park: The construction and bid documents
have been completed and the legal notice has been advertised.
The bid opening is scheduled for June 29, 2010.
Midway Streetscape: The contractors are wrapping up
the work on the streetscape project. The project should be substantially
completed by the 4th at the Fort event with the exception of
the strand poles for the street signals. The six flag poles
will have American flags until after the 4th of July. Then,
the city will vary the types of flags that are flown there.
The base of the General Thomas statue will be filled with dirt
and serve as a planter until the funds are raised to purchase
the statue. The city is looking at between $50,000 and $75,000
to purchase and finish the statue. The street will be resurfaced
on June 24th and 25th. The strand poles are scheduled for installation
the week of July 5th.
Finance Committee Report on Disbursements: The Finance
Committee presented its Report of Disbursements and recommended
the payment of warrants numbered 60309 through 60415 for the
period of June 8 - 21, 2010. A motion was made by Mr. Doepker
and seconded by Ms. Kelly to concur in the recommendation of
the Finance Committee. Upon call of the roll, the following
members voted "aye" -Ms. Kelly, Mr. Doepker, Mr. Haas,
Mr. Peterman and Mr. Lampe. Voting "no" - none. The
motion passed by a unanimous vote.
Ordinances, Resolutions, and Orders
Ordinance O-08-2010: An ordinance amending the 2009/2010
budget was presented to council for consideration. A motion
was made by Mr. Lampe and seconded by Ms. Kelly to approve Ordinance
O-08-2010. Upon call of the roll, the following members voted
"aye": Ms. Kelly, Mr. Doepker, Mr. Haas, Mr. Peterman,
and Mr. Lampe. Voting "no": none. The motion passed
by a unanimous vote.
Ordinance O-09-2010: An ordinance adopting the 2010/2011
fiscal year budget was presented to council for consideration.
A motion was made by Mr. Peterman and seconded by Mr. Lampe
to approve Ordinance O-09-2010. Upon call of the roll, the following
members voted "aye": Ms. Kelly, Mr. Doepker, Mr. Haas,
Mr. Peterman, and Mr. Lampe. Voting "no": none. The
motion passed by a unanimous vote.
Ordinance O-10-2010: An ordinance establishing rates
of pay for all employees was presented to council for consideration.
A motion was made by Mr. Doepker and seconded by Ms. Kelly to
approve Ordinance O-10-2010. Upon call of the roll, the following
members voted "aye": Ms. Kelly, Mr. Doepker, Mr. Haas,
Mr. Peterman, and Mr. Lampe. Voting "no": none. The
motion passed by a unanimous vote.
Ordinance O-11-2010: An ordinance creating a sinking
fund related to the Midway Streetscape Financing was presented
to council for consideration. A motion was made by Mr. Doepker
and seconded by Ms. Kelly to approve Ordinance O-11-2010. Upon
call of the roll, the following members voted "aye":
Ms. Kelly, Mr. Doepker, Mr. Haas, and Mr. Lampe. Voting "no":
none. Mr. Peterman recused himself from the vote due to the
fact that his law firm has engagements with the Kentucky League
of Cities. The motion passed
With no further business to come before council, the meeting
was adjourned.
APPROVED:
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Eric A. Haas, Mayor Pro-Tem
ATTEST:
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Melissa K. Kelly, City Clerk
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