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MINUTES - REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING August 8, 1996 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 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: Joe Maloney Second: Paul Meier APPROVAL OF MINUTES - The minutes of the July 11, 1996 meeting were approved as amended as follows : Under CITIZENS AND GUESTS when Mrs. Shirley Hatter was referring to the students renting a house, it was on College Park Drive as opposed to Campus Drive. Motion: Joe Maloney Second: Peggy Sensel The Mayor mentioned the NKADD awards banquet to be held August 28, 1996 at 7PM at the Drawbridge Estates. OLD BUSINESS A. Engineering Mr. Berling reported that since the weather problems seem to have dissipated for the time being, more blacktopping, filling, grating will be done. The "Hemmer Lake" was drained and will be dry soon so it can be filled and that area may progress. The Mayor asked if the project looks to be completed on time, even with the earlier weather delays. Mr. Berling replied that Broome Paving has until December 15th by contract to finish, although every effort is being made to complete before the contract date. B. Law Mr. Wehrman had second reading of an ordinance that would give the City’s approval to establish a Northern Kentucky Emergency Medical Services Advisory Board for the coordination of emergency medical services in the three county area. Mr. John Hehman, Lieutenant from the Ft. Mitchell Fire Dept., believed that the board would be a good idea as it could possibly regulate privatized ambulance services and public emergency services. Much discussion ensued over instances that have taken place in the past where a private ambulance service has answered a 911 call, and has billed the citizen for the service. The problem with this is in Crestview Hills and other cities, properly trained professionals are on staff with the fire departments in the form of EMS technicians. The private ambulance service is supposed to be for transport only, such as to a nursing home, and in most cases are not trained to handle emergency situations. Also, citizens already pay for the service through the fire departments and if a private ambulance service answers an emergency call, they will bill the citizen for the run. Mr. Hehman believed the board would make recommendations to the fiscal courts of each county, but would not be able to make legislation. Mr. Laird inquired as to why this needed to be an ordinance, which stays on the books permanently. It was suggested that permission from the City to have the Board look into these matters be granted through resolution. Mr. Wehrman agreed to make this resolution 1996-8-1. Motion made by Mr. Drummey to agree with the formation of the board for advisory purposes, seconded by Mrs. Draud.
Yes - 6 No - 0 Absent - 0 NEW BUSINESS A. Law: Introduced were Messrs. Roger Peterman and Gary Bockelman representing the law firm of Peck, Shaffer & Williams, spoke with council on Crestview Hills possibly becoming an issuer for a pooled loan program being created for Kentucky’s Independent Colleges, of which Thomas More College is a part. The financing program is being created to provide Kentucky’s independent colleges ready access to tax exempt funds for a variety of purposes and interests at a fixed interest rate. The city or county government of the institution’s jurisdiction will join an Interlocal Cooperative specifically formed to provide the tax-exempt loan funds. One or more of these municipal entities will serve as the conduit issuer of bonds to provide the funding for the program. The City will in no way be responsible or obligated for the bonds. Mr. Meier stated that this was first reading of the ordinance authorizing the issuance of the bonds. There was a motion made by Mrs. Draud, seconded by Mr. Drummey approving an interlocal cooperation agreement with the counties of Madison and Carter Ky, and such other public agencies as a may subsequently elect to be a part relating to the industrial building revenue bond program for nonprofit educational institutions. VOTE CALL: Ralph Laird - abstain, John Drummey - yes, Paul Meier - yes, Beverly Draud - yes, Peggy Sensel - yes, Joe Maloney - yes. Yes - 5 No - 0 Abstain - 1 B. Public Works: Mr. Meier reported that a letter had been received from Hemmer Construction requesting the addition of stop signs on Chancellor Drive at Centreview Blvd. Drivers in that area make the assumption at times that cross traffic [on Centreview Blvd.] will be stopping at the intersection. Mr. Laird commented that eventually Centreview Blvd. will go through to Rhine Valley Lane. Mr. Meier mentioned that Col. Fred Anderson felt the stop signs will allow for an extra safety measure. Mrs. Draud would like to have Col. Anderson make a report in writing stating his observations on the matter, what actions should be taken and why the action is proper. This can be considered first reading to the amendment of our original ordinance [1986-7-4]. C. Proclamation Read by Mayor Ries acknowledging the contribution of Deanna Skees as she retires from a leadership role at the Northern Kentucky Area Development District. The proclamation will be presented August 28th at the Awards Banquet. D. Ordinance 1996-8-3 First reading of an ordinance that would enter the City into an interlocal agreement with Kenton County Fiscal Court to collect the City’s business taxes. Mr. Larry Klein from the Fiscal Court was introduced by Mayor Ries and briefly described how the County feels that would be more beneficial not only to the companies that conduct business in the area, but to the City itself. Kenton County currently collects business taxes for 10 of the 14 cities located in the county. It is a concept supported by the Kenton County Mayors Group because in most cases thusfar, revenues have increased from county collection. There is a $2500 start up fee, which is collected from monthly revenues 1% at a time until the fee is collected. Also, there is a 1% monthly collection fee that will be taken out for as long as the agreement between the City and County exists. This 1% covers mailing, administrative and collection costs. Revenues collected will be mailed once a month during low collection months and twice a month following the end of a quarter. The City should have its revenues, plus interest, by the tenth of each month. Mr. Laird expressed that it was another step toward consolidation and did not really care to relinquish collection at all. Mr. Maloney was concerned that the 1% collection fee could go up in the near future. Mr. Klein replied that he did not anticipate costs going up anytime in the next few years. Discussion then took place on realtors concept of a county wide business license. Mr. Meier motioned to try this service for one year, seconded by Mr. Drummey. For preliminary purposes, the Mayor called for vote: VOTE CALL: Mr. Drummey - yes, Mr. Meier - yes, Mr. Maloney - No, Mrs. Sensel - Yes, Mrs. Draud - No, Mr. Laird - No. E. Resolution 1996-8-1 Mr. Celarek read the resolution and remarked that telecommunications is becoming more complex and to keep up with the changes, Crestview Hills should take part in the forming of an advisory committee which will explore telecommunications issues and advise local governments of opportunities in that area which will benefit the area and its citizens. Motion to accept made by Mrs. Draud, seconded by Mr. Drummey.
CITY ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT Mr. Celarek went over the results of the citizens survey in great detail with the summary being that an overwhelming majority of residents were very satisfied with services in the city. The results of the survey will go out in the next newsletter. The next subject was the continuation of the I-71 corridor study. Mr. Celarek reviewed what options were being discussed. The following options were being carried forward for further investigation:
A schedule of phase 3 meeting times and locations was given to each member present. It is hoped that the final recommendation will be available in December and that it will be cost effective, improve mobility and ridership on public transportation. Recreation Committee: Mr. Meier reminded residents that the final Crestview Hills skating night at All Seasons will be Saturday, August 10 from 6 to 8PM. The last two skatings were not very well attended and if this one is the same, the program could possibly be dropped for next summer’s program. Motion to adjourn at 9:08pm made by Mr. Laird, seconded by Mr. Maloney.
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