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

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

APPROVAL OF AGENDA - The agenda was approved as distributed.

Motion: John Drummey Second: Ralph Laird

APPROVAL OF MINUTES - The minutes of the June 13, 1996 meeting were approved as written.

Motion: John Drummey Second: Peggy Sensel

CITIZENS & GUESTS -

• Introduced by Mayor Ries was Gary Bauchelman, new Vice President of Administration and Finance, at Thomas More College.
• Also introduced was Officer Jeremy Adams, the Police Authority’s newest officer, who gave a brief history of himself.
• Mrs. Shirley Hatter was recognized and spoke about rental property concerns. It was noted that a house on Campus Drive was rented to several Thomas More College students and the problems arising from that were affecting the entire neighborhood. Problems such as noise, overcrowding [when the students have parties]in the house and on the street, inconsideration of neighboring properties, etc. Mrs. Hatter suggested that regulations be put into place regarding rental properties before this becomes a bigger problem. Also, possibly a list of "do’s and don’ts" could be sent to new residents so they are aware of ordinances that could unintentionally be violated.
• Mrs. Bonnie Pinoe, of Woodspoint Drive, was recognized and spoke regarding the bushes that some residents wish to be cut down. Mrs. Pinoe explained that she, along with others listed on a petition presented to council, wished to be rid of "an eyesore that is a disgrace to Crestview Hills and the residents of Woodspoint Drive." Mr. Celarek mentioned that Mr. Knibbe spoke of these same bushes last month and since then, the bushes have been trimmed back approximately three feet and a dead spruce tree was taken out. Mr. Celarek also mentioned speaking with a few of the residents on Woodspoint Drive and felt they were not in favor of taking out the bushes entirely. It was then pointed out that the petition presented to council said nothing of actually taking the bushes out, the residents wanted regular maintenance of the entire area at the entrance to Woodspoint Drive, which Mr. Celarek assured would be done.

Mr. Jim Willman then stood up and agreed with Mrs. Pinoe that the bushes are an eyesore. Discussion ensued regarding the history of that area and how the bushes were originally planted. Mr. Willman then brought up other problems in the area, such as overnight ticketing, neighbors who are junk dealers, keep old cars, motor homes, boats ,etc. that clutter the driveways and yards. The traffic light at Winding Way and Dixie Hwy. was perceived as staying red for too long. Mr. Meier said that letters have been written to the State Highway Department from the City and to date no action has been taken.

CITY ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT

Mr. Celarek reported on the following: 1) Ft. Washington Way study meeting was held with approximately 150 people in attendance. The subject was options to closing Ft. Washington Way, as many city officials from Northern Kentucky and Greater Cincinnati as well as residents and businesses feel the need to keep that link open. Handouts were presented that showed community issues on the subject. Mr. Celarek will keep council advised on further developments. 2) the summary for the citizens survey will be delayed until next month.

OLD BUSINESS

A. Law - Second reading of an ordinance to establish a Northern Kentucky Emergency Medical Services Advisory board will be postponed indefinitely. Mr. Wehrman has not been able to determine exactly how the Kenton County Fiscal Court wishes to proceed with this and what the cities roles will be.

B. Engineering - Mr. Berling reported that Thomas More Parkway Project is moving along. A lot of the underground cables, etc. are in place and some curbing has been put in near Dudley Rd. and that’s where the sidewalk will begin. Cincinnati Bell ducts are being put in also at the phone company’s expense but electric conduits are not. At the moment, all else is too confusing. If the weather continues sunny, then much progress can be made in the next thirty days. Half of the embankments have been built and secured. There will be quite a lot of blacktopping and building within the next month.

The traffic signal would run approximately $48,000 if council should decide to put one at Thomas More Parkway and Centreview Blvd. Lighting along the parkway would run approximately $ 55,000 which would include $22,000 for trenching and $33,000 for the lights.

Mr. Meier said that he had spoken with Colonel Fred Anderson and the stop sign at the aforementioned intersection would be a bad idea as it would actually impede traffic flow.

NEW BUSINESS

A. Review

Mr. Celarek brought to council’s attention an amendment to the Edgewood Zoning Ordinance for a community commercial zone across Thomas More Parkway from St. Elizabeth Medical Center. A preliminary plan was shown to council which would include a convenience store with gas pumps, and a strip mall. It is being presented for informational purposes only as it will affect Crestview Hills indirectly. St. Elizabeth Medical Center is acting as the developer for this property and has mentioned that in the future, plans could be made for a senior care facility in the same area. It was mentioned that this could be an advantage for selling condos in Valley View Ridge.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

Public Works Committee:

Mrs. Draud stated that the committee members were happy with the final product with regard to road repair. Residents that Mrs. Draud had spoken with agreed. Mayor Ries mentioned that he had received phone calls from residents saying city road signs are unreadable until one is right upon them. Mayor Ries asked the committee to check on pricing and availability of green street signs with reflective white lettering.

Also, lights on Shinkle Rd. have been extended. There were 10 town and country lights installed which should cost around $13,589, and includes trenching, conduits, and the lights.

Police Authority:

Mr. Meier reported that the final budget had been approved and the total is approximately $4,000 less than originally anticipated. City of Lakeside Park signed the interlocal agreement, so the two cities have police protection for this fiscal year.

Mr. Meier requested the name of the Tornado Warning Committee be changed to Severe Storm Warning Committee.

Motion to adjourn at 8:43pm made by Mr. Laird, seconded by Mrs. Draud.

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Harold A. Ries, Mayor	C.R. Monhollen Clerk/Treas.