CITY OF CRESTVIEW HILLS

MINUTES - REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING

April 13, 2000

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

ROLL CALL - Present were Messrs. Ralph Laird, David Kramer, Harold Ries, Joe Maloney, Frank Sommerkamp and Mrs. Robin Huller.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA - Mr. Celarek noted that under New Business item B, was a report only for informational purposes. Approved as amended. Ayes carried
Motion: Mr. Ries Second: Mr. Laird

APPROVAL OF MINUTES - Mr. Sommerkamp observed that in last month’s minutes, Mr. Celarek was credited with the Public Works committee report when in fact Mr. Sommerkamp spoke. Accepted as amended. Ayes carried.
Motion: Mr. Sommerkamp Second: Mr. Maloney

CITIZENS AND GUESTS
Mr. Celarek recognized Jim Avery who spoke regarding his interpretation of the results of the recreational survey. He believes that the majority of residents wish to pay for their own recreation and have the City concentrate on fixing streets and sewers.
Three students from Northern Kentucky University were also acknowledged, attending the council meeting to fulfill a class requirement.

CITY ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT
Mr. Celarek reported on the following:

  1. Council members received an updated list of the Board of Adjustments.
  2. Bids will be due April 24th for the plantings on Dixie Hwy. and Turkeyfoot Rd.
  3. The Erpenbeck Company has submitted Phase II plans and building permit requests for 60 units at Grandview Summit apartments. When this group of 60 is underway, plans and permits for 60 additional units will be submitted, bringing the total either completed or under construction to 276. Original plans showed a total of 396 units.
  4. The Kentucky League of Cities will hold a legislative update session May 19th at the Drawbridge Inn. The session hours are 10AM to 3PM.
  5. Eggs and Issues will be held April 18th at Four Seasons Sports CC at 7:30 AM.
  6. Governor Patton will address the Chamber of Commerce group at the Clarion Hotel in Covington at Noon on April 19th.
  7. The budget is in draft stages and first reading for FY01 budget will commence next month.

Mayor Meier mentioned that Judge Executive Murgatroyd has expressed concern that people are not filling out their census forms and returning them. Residents throughout the county are strongly urged to do so.

OLD BUSINESS

A. Zoning
Mr. Celarek reported that the Board of Adjustments met on Wednesday, March 22 at 7PM at the City Building to discuss the Thomas More fields and the Gallenstein project on Mall Road. The 50’ side yard setback was met but a revised screening plan was submitted. The Summit Lakes Home Owners Association reviewed and accepted the plan. The swale between the field and the residential area will be cleaned jointly by the SLHOA and Thomas More College. The dugouts do not need to be rebuilt as was originally thought, however they do have to meet the building code. Gary Bockelman, from Thomas More College, noted that there is not a scoreboard planned for the field at this time.

NEW BUSINESS
A. Finance
Mr. Celarek introduced Dirk Bedarff from Peck, Shaffer and Williams, to explain that each series of bonds issued must meet with the approval of City Council through the passage of a resolution. This is a resolution authorizing the issuance of industrial building revenue bonds. Series 2000A of the City of Crestview Hills, Kentucky in an aggregate principal amount of $600,000. 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 first supplemental loan agreement to secure such bonds. The total aggregate principal amount will not exceed $1,000,000 from the issuance of series 2000A bonds. It was expressly implied that this was a resolution and its passage was dependent upon approval from council. Therefore, postmortem, this resolution shall have the number of 2000-4-1.
Mr. Ries made the motion to approve Resolution 2000-4-1 to allow the issuance of $600,000 in industrial revenue building bonds for Thomas More College, seconded by Mr. Sommerkamp.
It was noted that although Mr. Sommerkamp serves on the Board of Thomas More College, there appears to be no conflict of interest.
VOTE CALL:
Mr. Laird - Recuse, Mr. Maloney - Yes, Mr. Ries - Yes, Mr. Kramer – Recuse, Mrs. Huller – Yes, Mr. Sommerkamp – Yes.

Economic Development
Mr. Celarek noted that this brief report was informational in nature only. The Gallenstein Company was not prepared for their presentation on the stage II development plan on Mall Rd. There were square footage discrepancies in plans submitted and a number of items and concerns addressed by the Board of Adjustments to which the Gallenstein Company has not replied. Therefore, the presentation will be postponed until the May meeting of council.

COMMITTEE REPORTS
Public Works - Mr. Sommerkamp commented that Public Works projects under way at this time are as follows:

  • Widen Horsebranch Rd. to 3 lanes at Orphanage Rd. to allow a right turn lane. KDOT has installed the traffic signal.
  • The Dixie Hwy. sidewalk project has been bid. Michels Concrete Constuction was the low bidder with $108,371.91. Work will begin as the weather permits or depending upon funding participation from the State. If State funding is granted, the project will be delayed until July.
  • Storm water underpaving on Woodspoint Drive and Calumet Court has been completed for the contract price by T. Luckey Sons.
  • Plans and permits are underway to widen Thomas More Parkway to allow two right turn lanes onto northbound Turkeyfoot Rd. Plans and permits are underway. Mr. Berling is working with KDOT on encroachment permits and signal timing.
  • The sidewalk on the west side of Legends Way has been reconstructed to eliminate the pond of water and silt. Seeding and restoration has also been completed.
  • The storm water detention facilities being proposed by KDOT along I-275 and the Horsebranch Creek drainage area will be handled in a section by section manner by the City. Along the Horsebranch Creek near Right Fork Rd., KDOT is proposing to build a 5 storm water pond system. Funding has not yet been approved by the State.

Finance - Mr. Laird requested that committees begin working on budgets for FY01. First reading will take place next month.

Police Authority – Mrs. Huller reported that the Police Authority shall begin a bicycle patrol in early May. Officer Leberecht was in attendance and answered questions for council referencing the bicycle patrol. The overnight parking ordinance was also discussed at length.

Recycling- Mr. Laird reminded council that the solid waste contract shall expire this year and bids will be advertised and accepted soon.

Safety – Mrs. Huller reported on the perceived effects should HB331 pass. This bill relates to confiscated guns, how they are treated after confiscation, and the manner in which they will be sold. Mrs. Huller made a motion, seconded by Mr. Sommerkamp that the City of Crestview Hills go on record as being opposed to HB 331. Ayes carried.

Economic Development – Mr. Celarek noted that the Ashley Development on Legends Way is petitioning Area Planning for an address change to 500 Thomas More Parkway. Discussion ensued.

Recreation - Mr. Celarek, Mrs. Huller, and Mayor Meier collaborated to note that approximately 226 residents returned the recreation survey, the results were positive, and at the next meeting on April 19th at 4PM, focus groups will be formed on various topics.

Personnel - Mayor Meier mentioned to council that the employees of the City do not have a qualified retirement plan and administration is currently exploring the option of joining CERS. The City could join CERS with the passage of an ordinance. However, the issue will come before members of the Personnel and Finance Committees. The next Personnel meeting shall commence on April 26th at 4PM at the City Building.
Communications - Mrs. Huller stated that she had received many pleasing comments referencing the last newsletter.


After general conversation, motion to adjourn made by Mr. Laird, seconded by Mr. Ries at 8:16 PM.
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Mayor Paul W. Meier City Clerk C.R. Monhollen