CITY OF CRESTVIEW HILLS

MINUTES - REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING

APRIL 8, 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. Ralph Laird , Joe Price, Joe Maloney, Harold Ries, and Mrs. Robin Huller. Mr. Frank Sommerkamp arrived at 7:45PM.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA - Added under NEW BUSINESS B) Selection of Crestview Hills representative to MGLNK. Approved as amended.

Motion: Mr. Ries ??Second: Mrs. Huller

APPROVAL OF MINUTES - Approved as submitted.

Motion: Mr. Laird ??Second: Mrs. Huller

CITIZENS AND GUESTS

None.

CITY ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT

Mr. Celarek reported on the following:

  1. Joe Kearnes from the KDOT is in the process of reviewing the noise study report submitted by Crestview Hills. C.S. Raymer, Deputy State Highway Engineer for Project Development, has asked Mr. Celarek to call him on April 19th to set up a meeting to review findings. A copy of a memorandum (attached) from Mr. Raymer to the acting Director of Environmental Analysis was passed out to all council members. A copy of a letter from Mr. Rick Thiemann comparing the State of Ohio's response to noise along the upper I-71 corridor was also passed out to council members.
  2. A fax sent from Kentucky League of Cities was distributed noting that co-sponsors are being sought for a bill that would further reduce a city's ability to make reasonable determinations regarding the disposal of confiscated guns, and when filing class action law suits against gun manufacturers.
  3. Another fax from the Kentucky League of Cities discusses the latest U.S. Senate vote that would slash key HUD programs such as Community Development Block Grants as well as FEMA disaster relief, lead hazard reduction grants and others. KLC urges communities to write Senators and Representatives to ask them to fully fund especially CDBG during the upcoming FY2000 appropriations process.
  4. A statewide SafeNight Party is being held June 5th. Communities are asked to participate by providing a safe place for juveniles with no drugs, no weapons, no fighting. It is also asked that communities involve youth in municipal government by forming youth committees.
  5. Friday, April 16th is "Take the Test" day. Adults are encouraged to take the same test given to high school graduates.
  6. Mr. Celarek will attend the KCMA conference sponsored through Eastern Kentucky University April 14-16 at Lake Cumberland State Park.
  7. Grandview Summit has submitted a building permit for 8 more buildings which will contain 96 units.
  8. Mr. Celarek has placed an order for the Greater Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce Guide which gives an overview of the Northern Kentucky, Southwestern Ohio and Southeastern Indiana area. Only nine Kenton County cities were listed, of which Crestview Hills was one.
  9. Hemmer Construction has submitted stage I plans for the Chapel Place II project.

OLD BUSINESS

A. Economic Development

Mr. Celarek reported that he had received a letter from Thomas Breidenstein, representing Grand Court Lifestyles, Inc. Grand Court has decided not to pursue development of the property located at the corner of Thomas More Parkway and Legends Way. Grand Court has encountered costs associated with the construction of this development which make the project unfeasible. The staff recommendation to the Board of Adjustments will be to rescind the conditional use permit for that lot.

B. Economic Development

The Community Forum on city development issues was held on March 23rd at Thomas More College in Seiler Commons beginning at 7PM. Current and future developments in the SC zone (which includes Crestview Hills Mall), PO zone and RP-1 zone (which includes the Thomas More Research Centre) were discussed. Open space issues, sign regulations and other issues were also discussed. Many residents attended with most residing in the Old Crestview Hills area. Mr. Meier gave a brief overview of the forum and mentioned that it could be something that is done on an annual basis for community feedback.

NEW BUSINESS

A. Economic Development

Mr. Celarek reviewed the portions of the zoning code that will be updated and would clarify the issue of drive-ins and drive-thrus. For the purpose of zoning in the SC zone, they are considered to be the same but the code must be amended to reflect such. The KC/MP/ZC had a meeting on April 1st and reviewed the proposal. The commission recommended approval of the text amendments. The text amendment will update, but not change, the current zoning code. Mr. Wehrman read the header of Ordinance 1999-4-1. This is considered the first reading. The second reading will take place at the May 13th council meeting.

Mr. Celarek noted that 183 signatures were collected on a petition that was submitted along with the application to KC/MP/ZC.

B. MGLNK Representative

Mayor Meier recommended Mr. Price as the representative and Mayor Meier as the alternative. Motion to accept made by Mr. Ries, seconded by Mr. Maloney. Ayes carried.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

Public Works - At the next meeting a list of projects will be made for the upcoming fiscal year. Mr. Sommerkamp reported that at the last meeting, the committee toured the city and reviewed the roads, curbs, gutters and sidewalks.

Finance- Mr. Laird suggested each committee submit their requests for projects and their budgets before the April 13th Finance meeting. Bids for the new computer network for the City Building will be reviewed at the April 13th meeting.

Police Authority- Mrs. Huller noted that a new officer has been requested under the COPS grant program and it is under review. The Long Range Police and Safety Committee will be having their final meeting April 28th and will make final recommendations at the May council meeting.

Fire and Safety-Mr. Price and Mrs. Huller toured the Ft. Mitchell Fire house.

Personnel- The committee will meet soon to review staff evaluations and make salary recommendations to the Finance Committee.

Communications - Mrs. Huller said that a meeting was held Monday, March 29th at 9:30 AM. The City website and newsletter were discussed. The City newsletter has a new name, The Eagle's View.

After general conversation, motion to adjourn made by Mr. Laird, seconded by Mr. Maloney at 8:01 PM.