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

ROLL CALL - Present were  Mrs. Beverly Draud, Messrs. Ralph Laird, Paul Meier and John Drummey, Joe Maloney and Frank Sommerkamp.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA -

Motion: Mr. Drummey     Second: Mr. Sommerkamp

APPROVAL OF MINUTES - The minutes from the meeting held February 13, 1997 were changed as follows:
 Mr. Meier noticed that the minutes had an incorrect date for approval of the special meeting minutes.  It was suggested the date on the approval of the special minutes be changed to February 10, 1997.  Approved as corrected.
 
Motion:  Mr. Meier       Second:  Mr. Drummey

The Mayor mentioned that the MGLNK meeting was being held Thursday, March 20th at Four Seasons Sports Country Club.  This is the first meeting for the new president, Edgewood's Mayor, John Link.

CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT

Mr. Celarek reported on the following:

• It is hoped that a newsletter will go out toward the end of March.  It will contain information about the summer recreation program.  Mrs. Draud will review it.
• A neighborhood crime prevention meeting was held February 6th at the City Building.  Approximately twenty people attended from the Old Crestview Hills area.  At the March 12th meeting, Robin Huller was announced as block captain in that area.  It is hoped that more neighborhoods would be interested in starting the program.  The next meeting will be Wednesday, April 16th at the City Building.
• Springfest 97 will be held Saturday, June 7th at Thomas More College.  There will be live entertainment and about twenty booths.
• A meeting was held with Gloria Dei Lutheran Church about their new addition.  The meeting was held March 5th with Mr. Drummey, Mr. Celarek and the Mayor.  The church will paint the side wall to match the brick so that it will not severely stand out.
• The City will be on the Internet by May 1.  It will contain information about the Mayor, councilmembers and staff, zoning, special events, etc.  E-mail is currently being accepted at cvh@fuse.net.
• The City is looking for a resident referral for a post office advisory council representative.
• Budget processing has begun so committees, especially public works, need to have figures and projects to Mr. Celarek by April 1st.

OLD BUSINESS

A.  Engineering

 Mr. Berling stated that all affidavits and invoices have been received and will be ready for disbursement soon.  Some problems cannot be addressed until weather turns warmer.  Mr. Meier and Mr. Sommerkamp inquired if anything could be done about the amassment of mud and muck on Legends Way at Thomas More Parkway.  Mr. Berling replied that it is unusual for a head wall to come out onto a sidewalk but he is working with Mr. Erpenbeck to somehow rectify the situation.

NEW BUSINESS

A. Economic Development 

Mr. Drummey chaired the Economic Development meeting held the week of March 3rd in which they had the opportunity to view the second stage development plan for Flottman Printing.  Present, to represent Flottman Printing, were Jack Leverman, John Curtin and Mike Finn, architect.  Mr. Finn fielded questions from Council.  The only real problem that was noted was the changing of the building from a three toned to a two toned with the siding being slightly darker to match existing buildings in the Research Center.  Mr. Meier was curious if the Thomas More Centre Architectural Review Committee has had the chance to look at the plans, and if so, what were their findings.  Mr. Finn confirmed that the committee had reviewed the plans and had not found any major problems.  Flottman is willing to change colors, siding, etc. on the building to make it more harmonious with other buildings and get second stage approval.  Mr. Meier made the motion to accept the presentation with noted modifications, plus any recommended by NKAPC, and grant second stage approval.  Seconded by Mr. Drummey.  It was also noted that council needs to have an updated Stage I Development plan.

Motion Approved
Yes - 6                    No - 0                 Absent - 0

B.  Economic Development

 Mr. Leverman, from Hemmer Co., made the presentation for Stage I Development plans for Waltz Business Systems.  Joe Jehn, the owner of Waltz, was present also.  The project will take lot 10B (approximately two acres) and will have a 7,500 sq. ft. office, expandable to 15,000.  The business, which sells and services copiers and networking hardware, is currently located in Cincinnati.  It will employ approximately 20 employees, 10 of which will stay at the site and the other 10 will be mobile.  There will be 1 dock door that will be used about once or twice a month, and a drive-in door which will mostly be used by the service vehicles to load or unload.  Mr. Celarek was curious if The Hemmer Co. would be constructing the building.  Mr. Leverman replied in the affirmative.  Mr. Meier stated that the members of the Economic Development Committee examined the set of plans and they appear to meet setback requirements, the open space requirement of 30% and the off street parking 30 feet from the property line.  Mr. Meier made the motion to accept the Stage I Development plans as long as they meet the requirements set forth by NKAPC, seconded by Mr. Maloney.

Motion Approved
Yes - 6                  No - 0                     Absent - 0

C.  Public Safety

This was the first reading of an interlocal agreement to provide fire protection and emergency medical services to Crestview Hills.  The prior agreement will expire on March 31, 1997.  Bid packets were hand delivered to Crescent Springs, Edgewood, and Ft. Mitchell and a notice was placed in the newspaper for other interested fire departments to bid if they so chose.  Bids were received from Ft. Mitchell and Edgewood.  Both departments have an ISO "3" rating, which is very good.  The rating can be a factor in house insurance premiums.  Discussion ensued over the difference in the two departments with regard to response time, when full time personnel is on duty, proposed rates from each city and an opt out clause to be added to the contract.  It was decided that the City, for the time being, should stay with Ft. Mitchell.  However, should the City's needs change, a six month notice would be given.  Each council member expressed that the decision was a close one and that Edgewood should be proud of the current status of their fire department.  Mr. Meier made the motion to accept a four year interlocal agreement with the Ft. Mitchell Fire Department for fire and life squad services at a rate of $51,222.69 for the first year.  Seconded by Mr. Laird.

VOTE CALL

Mr. Laird - yes, Mr. Maloney - yes, Mr. Sommerkamp - yes, Mrs. Draud - yes, Mr. Drummey - yes, Mr. Meier - yes.

Motion Approved
     Yes - 6  No - 0      Absent - 0

 The interlocal agreement shall be numbered 1997-3-1 and this shall be considered first reading.

Committee Reports

Streetlighting

Mrs. Draud informed council that the committee is looking at more locations and getting prices for street lights.  Some could be rather costly but so far almost all comments received about the lights have been positive.

Police Authority

Mr. Meier noted that the Police Authority has submitted the domestic violence policy for the two cities to Frankfort but to date have not received a response.  Last month a new cruiser was purchased for the new officer who is in training.

Recreation
Mr. Meier mentioned that the recreation program is significantly expanding as Edgewood is allowing Crestview Hill's residents to participate in some of their clinics this year.  There will be things for kids and mature adults to enjoy.

Motion to adjourn made by Mr. Laird, seconded by Mrs. Draud at 8:13 PM.