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 Messrs. Ralph Laird, Paul Meier and John Drummey, Joe Maloney and Frank Sommerkamp. Mrs. Beverly Draud was absent.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA -

Mr. Celarek suggested moving New Business - A) Economic Development in front of Old Business so that Ashley Development would not have to sit the whole council meeting. Approved as amended.

Motion: Mr. Sommerkamp

Second: Mr. Maloney

APPROVAL OF MINUTES - The minutes from the meeting held May 8, 1997 were approved as submitted.

Motion: Mr. Meier

Second: Mr. Drummey

CITIZENS AND GUESTS

Mrs. Robin Huller, from Old Crestview Hills, gave a report on the Neighborhood Watch Group. Some of the reasons it was decided to start the group was because of an increase in vandalism, mail box theft and destruction. After research was done on the effect of neighborhood watch groups on crime, Mrs. Huller decided to try to get one going in the Old Crestview Hills area. Flyers were passed out in the area about generating interest and at the first meeting approximately thirty showed up. The group is now having quarterly meetings in which Officer White is the Police Authority representative and Mr. Celarek gives an administrative review. At the meeting for July 16^th at the City Building, Mr. Dwight Raleigh, from Caywood Schools, will be speaker at the next meeting which focuses on how to be better watchers. Mr. Celarek mentioned that Carmen Trotta is getting the Lookout Farm area interested in the group.

CITY ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT

Mr. Celarek reported on the following:

1. The City Building will be undergoing some renovations with the installation of a new sound system for the council room, new carpeting throughout and insulation will be blown into the walls to increase energy efficiency. The changes should occur before the next council meeting.
2. Mr. Ky Webb with the Ethics Committee, stopped by the City Building this week to review paperwork from the last year. He proposed a meeting with the Personnel Committee, subject to committee’s approval.
3. There are first aid kits now in the City Building and the Public Works truck to comply with OSHA safety standards. Mr. Meier was curious if the Public Works personnel has had OSHA training. Mr. Celarek replied in the affirmative.
4. The City is looking for a resident referral for a post office advisory council representative.

NEW BUSINESS

1. Economic Development

Mr. Celarek began by introducing representatives from Atria Communities, which is out of Louisville and met with the Board of Adjustment on May 14^th. Present was Tom Bridenstein of Deters, Benzinger and LaVelle law firm, David Allan from Porter and Cox Architects, Tom Smith from Wockett and Farley Architects, Audra Eckerly the general console for Atria Communities and Joe Bickley, Vice President of Finance for Atria Communities. At the last Economic Development meeting Andy Sheref, the Chief Operating Officer for Atria Communities was present but could not attend this meeting. The plan was approved at the Board of Adjustment meeting and reviewed by Mr. Meier, Mr. Sommerkamp and Mr. Drummey of the Economic Development Committee. The plan calls for a 65,000 sq. ft., three story building built in stair step fashion and holding approximately ninety units. The project will be at the end of the cul-de-sac on the north side of Legend’s Way. Privately paid rent per unit will be about $2,200 and up per month.

Mr. Bridenstein thanked Council, staff, Board of Adjustment and Economic Development Committee for listening to the presentations of the project. He explained that the other representatives will explain the various phases of the project.

Ms. Eckerly provided some history on the Atria Communities Company. Atria is the leading provider of assisted living in the country. Assisted living is considered somewhere between independent living and a nursing home. Each community has a private residential area, common areas, social activities and 24 hr. security. Average age of residents is 85 years old and female. Brochures and history booklets were passed out to council.

Mr. Bickley stated that Atria Communities was formed in May, 1996, however the company has been in business for over ten years by the base book portfolio. The company has forty facilities in seventeen states and a net worth of eighty million. The debt ratio is fifty five percent. Approximately forty to fifty people locally will staff the facility and there will be an emergency call system in every room.

Mr. Smith explained the design of the building which will break up the mass of the building by stair stepping heights with the center being a three story common area. The building will be all brick to match other buildings in the RP zone.

Mr. Meier suggested that Atria Communities follow the recommendations set forth from Northern Kentucky Area Planning Commission and the KC&MP&ZC. The end of the street will remain private to meet set back requirements and easements will be reserved in the final plat.

Mr. Laird wondered how much extra police protection, fire and EMS services would be required. Mr. Meier replied that it would be difficult to identify under stage I plans. Ft. Mitchell Fire Dept. will review the fire hydrant needs and requirements under the stage II plans. Ms. Eckerly stated that on average the property will require five EMS runs a month. Mr. Meier made the motion to accept the first stage development plans of Atria Communities contingent upon the recommendations of NKAPC and KC&MP&ZC, seconded by Mr. Sommerkamp.

VOTE CALL

Mr. Laird - Yes
Mr. Sommerkamp - Yes
Mr. Drummey - Yes
Mr. Maloney - Yes
Mr. Meier - Yes.

OLD BUSINESS

A. Thomas More Parkway

Mr. Berling stated that the grass is growing in spots, although there are spots that will have to be reseeded due to the severity of the storms this spring. Some of the joints in the road may not be sealed properly although Mr. Berling is working with Broome Paving to iron out as many of the problems as possible.

B. Solid Waste

The Solid Waste Committee has met twice to discuss proposing an ordinance for solid waste collection. Since incorporation of the City, there has not been an ordinance regulating solid waste collection although the City undertook the residential collection of garbage. Now the problem is enacting an ordinance which will still allow the City to collect garbage from residents but a defined business would have to provide their own disposal. In this ordinance, an apartment complex would be considered a business. Mr. Celarek passed out a rough draft of an ordinance to council for review.

Mr. Laird and Mr. Meier discussed the definitions of an apartment complex and individually platted condominiums. The ordinance would allow collection from individually platted and owned condos but not for apartment or business complexes. It was mentioned as a possibility that Atria Communities could request collection at the expense of the City. Mr. Meier asked council to look at the original proposal made to council by Bill Erpenbeck, which stated that the complex, at that time called Valley View Ridge, would present no garbage or tipping expense to the City. This was interpreted as Mr. Erpenbeck’s complex would take care of its own disposal. Mr. Celarek interjected that the City can decide who it will service and who it will not. The courts have, in prior cases, upheld the Cities decisions on where and where not to provide solid waste service. This is considered first reading, although Mr. Wehrman stated he would have a formal draft ready for review by council within ten days.

C. Budget Amendment

This is the second reading of Ordinance 1997-6-1 to amend the FY97 budget to redistribute appropriations. Mr. Laird stated that the Finance Committee fine tuned the current years budget since revenues and appropriations had to have an amendment. Mr. Celarek stated revenues had exceeded projection by $90,000. As of May, 1997 financials, revenues were at 114% and expenditures were at 85% with proposed increases to the amount set aside in the sinking fund and the general investment fund. Mr. Laird made the motion to accept Ordinance 1997-6-1 as submitted, seconded by Mr. Drummey.

Motion Approved

Yes - 5 No - 0 Absent - 1

D. Budget Ordinance

Second reading of Ordinance 1997-5-1 to implement FY 98 budget. Mr. Celarek pointed out that slight changes had been made in the budget based upon FY 97’s amendments. There was an approximate five percent increase across the board to allow for inflation and allowances have been made for the sinking fund. Mr. Laird stated that Turkeyfoot and Dixie Hwy. sidewalk would probably be put in next calendar year, most likely in the spring. Mr. Berling mentioned that the Kentucky Department of Transportation does not think there will be any problems with the Dixie Hwy. sidewalk, although some minor changes might be needed. Mr. Meier questioned the audio system line item saying that it must have been carried forward from FY97 by mistake. Mr. Celarek agreed to take it out and put it toward the Dixie Hwy. sidewalk. With that change, Mr. Laird made the motion to accept Ordinance 1997-5-1, seconded by Mr. Sommerkamp.

 

VOTE CALL

Mr. Laird - Yes
Mr. Sommerkamp - Yes
Mr. Drummey - Yes
Mr. Maloney - Yes
Mr. Meier - Yes

NEW BUSINESS

B. Public Works

Mr. Celarek mentioned for the information of council, that the NKAPC has revised stormwater inlet standards. Discussion was held with Mr. Lonergan, the KC&MP&ZC representative, who believes the Sanitation District should look into this type of problem and establish codes for stormwater inlets. Mr. Celarek assured council that the storm drains within the City will be checked to make sure they are in compliance with the new standards. If need be, some drains will be retro-fitted.

 

Committee Reports

Streetlighting

Mr. Maloney informed council that the committee is looking at five more locations in Old Crestview Hills and getting prices for street lights. Some could be rather costly but so far almost all comments received about the lights have been positive.

Economic Development

The Board of Adjustment met on May 14^th to discuss the Atria project and the remaining acreage on Thomas More Parkway. They debated, as did the committee, on how many more assisted living projects should be allowed in the City. Mr. Celarek believes there may be two more applying for permits soon

Police Authority

Mr. Meier stated that the Interlocal agreement with Crestview Hills and Lakeside Park has been signed with this year’s percentage for the City is 59.6%. It was brought to the attention of council that one of the officers was involved in an accident and the cruiser is being repaired. The officer was not injured seriously and the accident occurred at I-275 and Turkeyfoot when the other driver did not yield.

Recreation

Mr. Meier mentioned that even though it rained, Springfest still went on. Those who did attend enjoyed themselves and it is hoped that next year the rain will stay away. The movie "Batman and Robin" will be shown at the Erlanger Showcase on June 21^st at 9AM. Tickets were selling for two dollars each before they sold out. The last Reds game to get Crestview Hills discount tickets for will be Labor day, September 1^st.

Mr. Laird wanted to remind council that Eggs n Issues, sponsored by the N. Ky. Chamber of Commerce is held monthly at Four Seasons. The June meeting will have 1997 Leadership Northern Kentucky graduates, of which Mr. Celarek is one, and the July meeting will have the Judge Executives from Kenton, Campbell, and Boone Counties available to answer questions.

Motion to adjourn made by Mr. Laird, seconded by Mr. Sommerkamp at 8:56 PM.