CITY OF CRESTVIEW HILLS

MINUTES - REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING

FEBRUARY 11, 1999

CALL TO ORDER - The meeting was called to order at 7:30 PM by Mayor Paul W. Meier with the Pledge of Allegiance and a silent prayer.

ROLL CALL - Present were Messrs. Harold Ries , Ralph Laird , Joe Price, Joe Maloney, and Mrs. Robin Huller. Mr. Frank Sommerkamp was not in attendance.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA - Mr. Celarek wished to add items to new business: C) Resolution 1999-2-2. Approved as amended

Motion: Mr. Ries ??Second: Mr. Maloney

APPROVAL OF MINUTES - Minutes from the regular meeting of January 14th were amended to include under OLD BUSINESS at the end of section B that ayes carried. Approved as amended.

Motion: Mr. Ries ??Second: Mr. Maloney

CITIZENS AND GUESTS

?Mr. Ries presented to Richard Lonergan a plaque in appreciation of his serving as the Crestview Hills representative to the KC/MP/ZC for 11 years. Mr. Lonergan also served on the Economic Development Committee for the City for approximately 8 years.

?Mr. Celarek introduced John Hehman from the Ft. Mitchell Fire/Life Squad Dept. Mr. Hehman introduced David Stoeckle and Brian Kinsley from the Life Squad unit. Mr. Stoeckle awarded commendations to Steven Peck and Mary Hook. These two individuals were in the Crestview Hills Mall at the time a patron experiencing a heart attack. Mr. Peck and Ms. Hook administered CPR until the life squad could arrive. Mr. Stoeckle believed those actions saved the person’s life.

?Mr. Hehman then gave a brief overview of the summary of activities connected with the Fire Dept. and Life Squad in 1998.

CITY ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT

Mr. Celarek reported on the following:

  1. There will be held on Saturday, November 13th a town meeting at the Crestview Hills City Building by Judge Executive Murgatroyd from 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM.
  2. The Banklick Creek lawsuit has been dropped. It is possible that the plaintiffs will file an appeal.
  3. A 5k race will be held on Thomas More Parkway on Sunday, February 14th . Sponsored by Thomas More College, the race will begin at Noon with about 400 runners expected to participate. The Parkway will be shut down for thirty minutes while the race progresses. Discussion ensued on contacting the proper agencies who might try to access St. Elizabeth’s Hospital during that time.
  4. Being held at the same time as the council meeting was a storm water management meeting. Jim Connelly from Public Works attended at the request of Mr. Celarek. This should be an update on the progress of the study that was mandated by the Federal Government.
  5. Representatives from Crestview Hills and Lakeside Park, Senator Roeding and Representative Draud will travel to Frankfort to meet with Mr. Caudell, Supervisor of the Department of Transportation.
  6. On February 17th, staff will attend training sponsored by the Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce.

OLD BUSINESS

A. Economic Development

Hemmer Company requests Stage II Development Plan approval for Triad Senior Living/Waterford independent living project in Thomas More Centre Research Park.

Steve Holloman from Estes Engineering, Jack Leverman and John Curtin from Hemmer Company were introduced to show how the site plan had to be modified from the plan shown last month. There is a natural gas line that runs under the site by Rhine Valley Lane causing some major changes in the original stage I plan. There is also a dedicated easement needed for the underground electric line running along the western lot line. The retaining wall at the northwest corner of the lot is shown to be on the lot line. A written release from the neighboring property owner should be obtained and kept on file at NKAPC. However, Hemmer Company owns both properties. The retaining wall shall be fourteen feet in height with a thirty foot wide easement from ULH&P for the electric line.

Reduced plans were shown to council to discuss building material recommendations. City staff and Walter Blair recommended some areas originally covered with stucco be covered with brick veneer.

Mr. Laird suggested some handrails be installed on the sidewalk where it adjoins the retaining wall. Mayor Meier would like to see some landscaping added to the project. Also noted was that the sidewalk was shown on the plans on private property but needs to be moved to be on the right of way.

Mr. Price made the motion to approve stage II plans for the Waterford project contingent upon the following staff and Economic Development Committee recommendations being met :
    1. Need monument sign information (not shown on plan).
    2. Need easement for relocation of the major electric transmission line of the south side of the property.
    3. Need to show various heights of the retaining wall on two sides of the project.
    4. The contractor needs to obtain written acknowledgment from the neighboring property owner that the retaining wall footer at the northwest corner will be on their property.
    5. Additional drainage calculations need to be submitted and approved by NKAPC to ensure that post-development discharge does not exceed pre-development discharge for the 10-year storm frequency..

Mr. Ries seconded the motion. Ayes carried.
  1. Economic Development

Ashley Development, Inc. and Grand Court Lifestyles have postponed until March their request for a Stage II development plan approval.

NEW BUSINESS

  1. Finance - Resolution 1999-2-1

Authorizing the issuance of industrial building revenue bonds, series 1999A (Thomas More College Project) of the City of Crestview Hills, Kentucky in an aggregate principal amount of $640,000, the proceeds of which shall be loaned to Thomas More College to finance the acquisition and installation of equipment suitable for use in furtherance of the educational purposes of Thomas More College; authorizing a second supplemental loan agreement to secure such bonds; authorizing a bond purchase agreement and second supplemental tax regulatory agreement; and authorizing other actions in connection with the issuance of such bonds.

Moderate narration from Dirk Bedarff of Peck, Shaffer & Williams, LLP., noted that the City is not liable in any way for the repayment of the bonds. This issuance is the last from the master approved in August, 1998.

Motion to accept Resolution 1999-2-1 made by Mr. Price, seconded by Mr. Ries. Mr. Laird asked a "no vote" be recorded for him.

Ayes carried.

B Board Appointments

Mr. Celarek stated that the Economic Development Committee wished to get community feedback on sticky issues, such as drive-in or drive-through restaurants, sign ordinances, and remaining undeveloped areas. The date suggested for such a forum is Tuesday, March 16th from 7PM to 9PM. Word would be spread by mouth, flyers, the city newsletter, the government channel on Intermedia Cable and it will be mentioned again at the next meeting. Motion to accept the concept and the flyers made by Mr. Price, seconded by Mrs. Huller. Ayes carried.
  1. Resolution 1999-2-2

Mayor Meier read the header which would appoint Peggy Sensel as the City of Crestview Hills representative to the Telecommunications Board of Northern Kentucky for a two year term beginning January 1, 1999 and ending December 31, 2000. Motion to accept made by Mr. Laird, seconded by Mr. Maloney. Ayes carried.

 

COMMITTEE REPORTS

Public Works - The next meeting will be held Wednesday, February 17th at 9:30 AM.

Police Authority - Mayor Meier noted that the officer surveys have been completed and a report shall be compiled from the results. The next meeting of the Long Range Study Committee will be February 24th .

Recreation - Mr. Price commented that there will be a long range study committee formed in June to study needs and wants of residents. A consultant will also be hired to conduct surveys and interviews and make recommendations based on results.

Communications - Mrs. Huller stated that a meeting would be held Thursday, February 24th at 9:30 AM.

Tony Berling, filling in for Jim Berling, said the traffic light on Thomas More Parkway and Centre View Blvd. should be operational beginning Tuesday, February 16th. Traffic light ahead signs have been installed for a month.

The Dixie Highway sidewalk has hit some minor complications with the State, however preliminary drawings will be shown at the next Public Works meeting. Bids for the project have not been advertised yet.

Mr. Wehrman informed council that even though Judge Summe dismissed the Banklick Creek lawsuit, an appeal was filed and received the afternoon of February 11th.

After general conversation, motion to adjourn made by Mr. Laird, seconded by Mr. Maloney at 8:28 PM.