• Oversees implementation of the City budget as directed by the Mayor
• Investigates legislative issues and coordinates agenda with Mayor for City Council meetings
• Acts as Zoning Administrator in reviewing and approving commercial or residential building permits and zoning matters
• Acts as Liquor Administrator in reviewing establishments for conformance
• Supervises City staff and oversees the Public Works department
• Negotiates contracts for various City services
• Plans, assists, and monitors committee meetings
• Interacts with residents on matters of concern and ordinance issues
• Maintains working relations with members of City Council and the Mayor
• Works with developers and private sector businesses to ensure conformance with City Ordinances and Zoning Code
• Calculates project costs and lists with appropriate committees for budgeting purposes

• Authors ordinances and other legalities as needed.
• Calculates annual budget and property tax rates and implements or bills as required.
• Attends City Council meetings to record & maintain minutes and agendas.
• Researches, authors, and edits the City’s newsletter, The Eagle’s View.
• Maintains and researches as necessitated health, dental, general liability, building, and fleet insurances.
• Advises Mayor and City Administrator on financial and legal responsibilities, annual legislative changes, and annual GAAP and GASB updates.
• Negotiates rates of returns on investments.
• Performs daily, monthly, and annual accounting duties including those related to the audit process and any corresponding financial reports.
• Partners with the Kenton County Fiscal Court for information regarding domiciled or transient businesses and related business taxes.
• Designs and maintains the City website
• Handles citizen concerns and delegates or cooperates with other employees and municipal agencies to resolve
• Explores training opportunities for staff.
• Investigates, coordinates, and provides support for recreational activities.

• Government Finance Officers Association of the U.S. and Canada - earned the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada for fiscal years '01 through '08
• Kentucky Government Finance Officers Association - Current President through July, 2010
• International Institute of Municipal Clerks, Ky. and N. Ky. Municipal Clerks Association - Master Municipal Clerk Designation received August, 2005; also serves in trainer capacity
• Kentucky League of Cities Public Officials Skills Institute, Gold Level earned July, 2006
• Kentucky League of Cities Board of Directors
• IRS - Certified Income Tax Preparer (23 years)
• National Society of Accountants
• University Of Cincinnati - Majors in Accounting and Management

• Oversees and implements permanent and temporary record systems
• Maintains, indexes, and organizes City records in paper and electronic format
• Prepares business, intergovernmental, and meeting correspondence and informational packets
• Handles building and zoning requests, correspondence, and permits as well as Board of Adjustment requests
• Prints tax bills, receives, and posts payments, and monitors real estate tax collection
• Receives, date stamps, and distributes mail
• Deposits incoming receipts
• Represents the City in the Kenton County Dog Authority
• Notarizes items for the City and residents
• Posts complaints from citizens and begins resolvation process
• Coordinates sign ups for recreational events
• Responds to citizens, vendors, developers, and other government officials via telephone and fax and directs inquiries to appropriate departments
• Substitutes for City Clerk at council and other meetings when required
• Assists where needed in meetings and recreational activities
• Assists City Administrator when needed

• National Notary Association
• N.Ky. Municipal Clerks Association

Status:
Full-time since August, 2009  

• Responds to residential and commercial concerns as they occur
• Installs and maintains street signs
• Performs minor street repairs
• In charge of City Building and right of way landscaping and maintenance
• Inspects sidewalks and drains 
• Maintains and waters City trees and plantings
• Serves on Public Works and Recreations committees 
• Assists in various studies throughout the City 
• Assits City Administrator as needed 
• Follows up on contractual projects