CALL TO ORDER - Mayor Harold A. Ries called the meeting to order with a Pledge of Allegiance and silent prayer.

ROLL CALL - Present: Beverly Draud, John Drummey, Ralph Laird, Joe Maloney, Paul Meier Absent: Frank Sommerkamp.

AGENDA - The agenda was approved. Motion: John Drummey Second: Paul Meier.

MINUTES - The minutes of the April 9, 1998 regular meeting was approved with the following corrections. Page 3 - under Old Business - Economic Development & Zoning - Vote Call - (insert) Paul Meier - Yes. To accept minutes reflecting changes or deletions:

Motion: Paul Meier Second: John Drummey

CITY ADMINISTRATORS REPORT - Mr. Celarek announced that the KLC Leadership Institute is resuming classes and encouraged council members to attend classes. Mr. Celarek attended the Kentucky City Management Association Conference at Cumberland State Park last week. He passed out a handout from the "Economic Development" workshop. He also put a copy of the "Northern Kentucky Solid Waste Management Guide at each person’s chair.

The traffic light at Summit and Dixie Highway will be changed soon to assist the buses and residents of the Old Crestview Area turn left more easily.

He also wrote a letter to the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet and asked them to do noise monitoring along I-275, especially in the Woodspoint area. Mr. Celarek is still researching the animal ordinance. The City entered into a contract with Parsons Brinkerhoff to conduct a traffic engineering study for the area around Legends Way and Thomas More Parkway. There will be a Public Works Committee meeting on May 19 at 4PM. Please review the list of public works projects that is at your place to see if you wish to suggest additional projects. Mr. Celarek spoke to the Lookout Farm Thoroughbred Club this afternoon about city activities. Lastly, Mr. Celarek represented the city at the luncheon to honor John Finnan as "Northern Kentuckian of the Year". Mr. Celarek sat with the people from Peoples Bank.

OLD BUSINESS - A. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT - Ann McBride represented Pflum, Klausmeier & Gehrum representing -Manor Care - Arden Court with the presentation of Stage II development plans. Charlene Palmer also of Pflume Klausmeir & Gehrum, the engineering firm representing Manor Care - Arden Court reported that the facility would house 60 residents. These patients suffer form the disease of Alzheimers and Dimentia. The proposed facility will be a single story, 72,500 sq. ft. building. The Crestview Hills Board of Adjustment approved a conditional use on April 1, 1998. Stage I was presented at the April 7 and approved by Council. Representatives of Manor Care and Pflum, Klausmeier & Gehrum met on Tuesday April 13 with the Economic Development Committee to discuss the signage and fencing for the facility. The fence will be a 7 ft. board on board fence with an extra foot of lattice work on top. The fence is a necessity in this type of environment to secure the environment and eliminate distraction to the residents.

Mr. Celarek presented an engineering report to council that had been provided by the engineering firm.

Mr. Meier stated that there was some concern about the fence in proximity with the property line. Mr. Blair reported at the meeting that there was no restrictions on the type of fencing required in the RP1 zone or on the signing in that zone at this time. It was agreed that the facility would adhere to the sign setbacks as stipulated by ordinance.

Motion: Paul Meier recommended that Council grant Stage II approval to Manor Care contingent upon their adherence to NKAPC approval, Board of Adjustment stipulations as regards parking, etc. and approval of signage and fencing. Second: John Drummey.

Vote Call: Ralph Laird - No, Beverly Draud - Yes, Joe Maloney - yes, John Drummey - yes, Paul Meier - yes.

Ms. Powell stated that construction would begin in about 6 - 8 weeks as soon as permits are approved.

RECREATION - C.R. Monhollen, City Clerk announced that there are numerous recreational events planned for spring/summer for Crestview Hills. The movie Godzilla will show on May 30 at Erlanger Cinema at 8:30AM at a cost of $2 per ticket. The movie X-Files the movie will also be shown on June 20, at 8:30AM also at a cost of $2 per ticket. Various activities are planned throughout the summer, into August, at Four Seasons Sport Club. Basketball, Volleyball, and snorkeling are new additions to the program in addition to the usual Tennis, Racquetball, Aqua Aerobics, Cooking of previous years. Also, Gymnastics will be offered again at Top Flight Gymnastics.

The annual "Springfest" activities will be held again at Thomas More College on June 6, 1998 between hours of 11AM & 6PM. There will be 53 booths, 15 of which are craft booths, 12 corporate sponsored booths, 2 Fire/EMS booths, 10 activity booths, 3 drink booths, 5 game booths, and 5 food groups. There will be Hoola Hoop contests with prizes awarded. The Rotary will have approx. 200 entries to a car show from 10AM to 1PM featuring vehicles from 1920s to the 1990s. There is a $10 fee to enter a car in the contest. There will be 50 awards with a special Mayor’s Choice Award, judged by Mayor Ries. The VanDels will perform in the Thomas More Convocation Center at 7:30PM. Thomas More College will serve drinks at the concession stand.

Mr. Meier reported that there will be a Recreation Committee meeting on Wednesday. A committee has been formed to decorate the Convocation Center on the day of the concert.

SOLID WASTE - Ralph Laird reported that there were two bids received by the committee, consisting of Peggy Sensel, Ky Webb, Ralph Laird, and Kevin Celarek. Those bids were Bavarian for $138,386 and Rumpke for $123,151. The Rumpke bid was the choice of the committee. Though there had been some absenteeism which is to be expected, they felt that overall Rumpke had done a good job last year. Mr. Maloney asked if there was a difference in services between the two companies as pertained to their bids. Mr. Laird replied that the provision of Rumpke of the red buckets was the only significant difference. Mr. Meier stated that Bavarian’s per residence charge was $130.80 and Rumpke’s charge was $116.40 for the same service. Mr. Meier also pointed out that Bavarian did not wish to pick up recycling on the same day as the garbage as Rumpke does. This was inconvenient to the residents due to having to set the recycling out on a separate day and remember 3 days of set-out as opposed to 2 days with the Rumpke arrangement.

Mr. Laird reported that the Yard Waste proposed by the committee was a separate budget item and was not to be considered a part of this bid. The committee considered because 25% of the landfill consists of green waste.

Motion: - To accept the Rumpke bid was made by Ralph Laird. Second: - Beverly Draud.

Ralph Laird reported that solid waste disposal will be a reality in Kentucky at some time in the future. Ohio has implemented more restriction on solid waste than the state of Kentucky. Kentucky will required in future to implement such programs. Council has budgeted $3,000 for the pickup of yard waste for the last two weeks of October and the first two weeks in November. This will serve as a trial period for later expansion perhaps to 6 months of the year for the pickup of yard waste. A paper bag is encouraged and provided by Rumpke for leaves and grass as it is recyclable. Garbage cans may be used but no plastic bags should be used because they are not recyclable.

Joe Maloney inquired as to the cost of the program, whether it will cause residents to be charged for pickup at some time in the future. Mr. Laird stated that the savings from the pickup would eventually offset the cost of regular garbage pickup. Mr. Maloney wishes to go on record as stating that he is opposed to charging the resident over and above property taxes, an assessment for garbage pickup. Mr. Laird stated that the cost would offset itself as less solid waste goes into the landfill. If there is concern for the cost of the paper bag, the bag is not mandatory. The resident has the option to put leaves and grass in cans. Mr. Celarek stated that the cost of the bag is $.50 to $.75 each. Mrs. Draud inquired as to whether the paper bag would be durable in the rain. Mr. Celarek stated that the bag was most durable and tended to hold twice the amount of a normal size plastic garbage bag as well as holding up well under wet conditions.

Mr. Meier suggested that there be a conscious effort to negotiate with the companies biding for garbage pickup to charge lesser fees because solid waste is not going into the landfill. Mr. Meier also suggested that a possibility for pickup of leaves could be a vacuum service used by other cities. Mr. Laid explained that those costs would not be separable but would result in less increases in future cost of garbage pickup. Mr. Celarek stated that he did not recommend the vacuum system. He has contacted other cities who have the system but did not feel they were satisfied with the service. The leaves would freeze, equipment downtime caused problems, and leaves tended to blow into the sewers and culverts causing clogging.

Mr. Celarek introduced Bob McQueary, Rumpke to address questions from Council. No questions were posed. Mr. Laird stated that the solid waste committee will meet to discuss this soon and continue to research.

Kevin presented a comparison sheet of cost of waste pickup for other cities and this city’s cost is among the lowest.

BUDGET - Mr. Celarek reported that a copy of proposed budget has been presented to council. There was higher expenses than revenues but this was offset by a carryover. The committee will meet before next council meeting to firm up some areas. Mr. Laird stated that there may be an overlap regarding budgeted amounts between the two years for the sidewalks, public works project. Mr. Meier asked if there were any ISTEA grants for which the city could apply. Mr. Celarek stated that there is not. Mr. Laird inquired of Mr. Berling, whether plans had been made for starting the Dixie Hwy. sidewalk. Mr. Berling said that there are plans and it will be September before the sidewalk is completed.

The Police Authority is a 60% Crestview Hills and 40% Lakeside Park split. Mr. Laird requested this be considered the first reading of budget ordinance number 1998-5-1. All agreed.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

Public Works - Mr. Berling said many projects were completed in 1998. Some are in process and others will go out for bids before the next council meeting.

Police / Safety - Mr. Meier stated that 15 people have been asked to serve on the long range study committee. The first meeting of this committee is May 27^th at 4PM.

Mr. Meier also explained the Northern Kentucky Emergency Medical Services Advisory Council, which was started about a year and a half ago. Kenton, Campbell and Boone County Fiscal Courts have joined this advisory council. This is an attempt by the cities and the hospitals to prevent private ambulance services from disrupting existing services that are of high quality.

Mr. Laird asked that council postpone voting on this issue and do more research on it. Mr. Meier concurred.

Motion to adjourn made by Mr. Laird at 8:33PM, seconded by Mrs. Draud.