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 Mrs. Beverly Draud. Mr. Frank Sommerkamp was absent.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA - Approved as submitted.

Motion: Mr. Meier Second: Mr. Drummey

APPROVAL OF MINUTES - The minutes from the special meeting held September 8, 1997 were approved as submitted on a motion from Mr. Meier, seconded by Mr. Laird. Minutes from the regular meeting of August 14 were approved as submitted on a motion by Mr. Meier, seconded by Mr. Drummey.

CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT

Mr. Celarek reported on the following:

1. It was noted that the Hemmer Company is the 9th largest building contractor in the Greater Cincinnati area according to an article that ran in the Cincinnati Business Courier.
2. There will be a Board of Adjustment meeting at the City Building Thursday, October 2, 1997 at 7PM..
3. A Fire/EMS meeting will be held at the City Building Thursday, September 25, 1997 at 4PM.
4. The NKTA has three meeting scheduled in the next thirty days. This is a very active committee, of which Mr. Celarek is the representative for the City. The meetings have been set for September 22nd, 25th, and October 2nd.
5. The NKAPC raised their fees for building inspections and zoning interpretations slightly.
6. It is hoped to have a newsletter ready for mailing by the end of September.
7. The Lookout Farm subdivision will be having their annual yard sales Saturday, September 13, 1997 from 9 AM to 3 PM. Mr. Meier reminded guests to please stay out of the fire lanes.

OLD BUSINESS

A. Engineering

Mr. Berling mentioned that a meeting was held on July 30th with the contributors to the Thomas More Parkway Project. A "punch list" of minor problems was generated from this meeting and those problems have been resolved with the exception of the Four Seasons entrance. Broome Paving has not yet given Mr. Berling information on an extended warranty for Thomas More Parkway.

The Turkeyfoot Rd. sidewalk has been advertised for bid. Bids will be accepted at the City Building until 4 PM September 23rd. The bids will then be opened.

Mr. Berling recommended that the entire cul-de-sac on Calumet Ct. be replaced rather than trying to put on another coat of blacktop . This job has also been advertised and the bids will be opened at the same time as the Turkeyfoot Rd. sidewalk. The area to be replaced has been walked with several contractors, any of which Mr. Berling believes could do a nice job. Mr. Meier inquired where the residents that would be affected by the repairs would park. Discussion ensued with a decision reached that the police department would be notified of residents parking on the street during that time.

An estimate was taken from Michels and Sons on the Woodspoint sidewalk. Since the total job came in under $10,000, it was not necessary to go out for advertised bid. Michels presented two estimates, one with and one without an approximate three foot grass strip. Mrs. Draud and Mr. Maloney discussed it and decided the area would benefit from the grass strip.

There is a storm drain on Mainchase that needs to be repaired. It is expected that two contractors will submit firm prices on the repairs tomorrow.

The guard rail on Horsebranch Rd. has been moved back four feet and all work has been done according to plan.

B. Budget Amendment

Mr. Celarek stated that this amendment is not in written form but just verbal recommendation from the Finance Committee. Mr. Laird said the committee met on Monday the 8th and decided to add line items for the OKI monorail study for $2,400 and NKTA study for $15,000. The funding for this will be taken from the carryover from the previous fiscal year, however, Mr. Laird pointed out that the committee preferred that administration bring the price tag for the validation study [NKTA] to council before a final dollar commitment is made. Mr. Laird wished this to be considered a first reading of an amendment.

C. Law

Mr. Wehrman said this is the second reading of Ordinance 1997-9-1 to create the position of Vice Mayor for the City. This is proper according to KRS 8A.130.5. The ordinance states that the position shall be determined by the council person who received the largest number of votes in the general election. If there should be a tie, the position shall be determined by lot. The position will only preside over council meetings in case of temporary absences of the Mayor. The person in the position may vote in council meetings and in case of a tie, the motion on the floor at the time dies. Mr. Meier made the motion to approve Ordinance 1997-9-1 as submitted, seconded by Mr. Drummey.

Motion: Mr. MeierSecond: Mr. Drummey

VOTE CALL:

Mr. Drummey - Yes, Mr. Meier - Yes, Mr. Maloney - Yes. Mrs. Draud - Yes, Mr. Laird - Yes

YES - 5
NO - 0
ABSENT - 1

D. Cable TV Franchise

Mr. Wehrman said this was the second reading of Ordinance 1997-9-2 granting a non-exclusive franchise for a term of twelve years and authorizing the execution of the franchise agreement with TCI-TKR Cable of Northern Kentucky, its permitted successors. It provides for the construction, erection, installation and operation of a cable television system (including and institutional network system) for the provision of cable television services (and institutional communication) in the City of Crestview Hills, all upon the terms, conditions and covenants contained in the franchise agreement.. Mr. Meier pointed out that this agreement will benefit subscribers as the cable board had wanted TKR to upgrade many things that would have been passed onto the consumer. Under this agreement, those costs will be absorbed by TKR. Also, the franchise fees that come to the cities will be slightly different. The new percentage will be three percent to the cities and two percent to the cable board. Mr. Laird made the motion to accept the Ordinance as written, seconded by Mr. Meier.

Motion: Mr. Laird

Second: Mr. Meier

VOTE CALL:

Mr. Drummey - Yes, Mr. Meier - Yes, Mr. Maloney - Yes. Mrs. Draud - Yes, Mr. Laird - Yes

YES - 5
NO - 0
ABSENT - 1

E. Cable TV Second Amendment to Interlocal Agreement

Mr. Wehrman introduced Ordinance 1997-9-3 as a second reading authorizing the execution of a second amendment to the interlocal cooperation agreement establishing the Telecommunications Board of Northern Kentucky, which expands the purpose of the telecommunication board with respect to telecommunications services and authorized the telecommunications board to organize a non-profit committee or organization for purposes of providing or overseeing community programming and educational/access functions. Mr. Celarek stated that the City is bound to this for five years. Mr. Meier motioned that Ordinance 1997-9-3 be approved as submitted, seconded by Mr. Maloney.

Motion: Mr. Meier

Second: Mr. Maloneyr

VOTE CALL:

Mr. Drummey - Yes, Mr. Meier - Yes, Mr. Maloney - Yes. Mrs. Draud - Yes, Mr. Laird - Yes

YES - 5
NO - 0
ABSENT - 1

NEW BUSINESS

A. Finance

Mr. Laird said the Finance Committee reviewed the City's financial status in it's meeting on Monday the 8th and decided that the property tax rate should be kept the same. This is considered first reading of Ordinance 1997-9-4. A handout of other cities property tax rates was presented to council. Mayor Ries commented that the rates [of the other cities] are misleading because it does not take into account park, road, fire department and garbage taxes that Crestview Hills does not charge.

 

Committee Reports

Streetlighting

Mrs. Draud informed council that streetlights have not been installed as of yet. There have been some set backs with reference to easements that are needed. It is hoped this issue will be resolved shortly. Mr. Maloney mentioned the incident with the cutting down of the three trees in the old Crestview area and offered a one hundred dollar reward for information leading to the capture of the pranksters that were responsible..

 

Economic Development

Mr. Celarek informed council that the Hemmer Company is thinking about building a 40,000 sq ft office complex in the research park. He also encouraged council members to drive through the research park area to see how it is changing with all of the recent building that has taken place.

 

Fire Committee

Mr. Meier noted that the committee was looking at information and advisements from their last meeting with reference to a fire substation.

 

Police Authority

Mr. Meier expressed concern over escalating squabbles between Lakeside Park council members and staff with the Police Authority. Lately issues that have been mentioned on televised council meetings at Lakeside Park are: inadequate use of facilities by the Authority, overtime policy with direct reference to Chief Anderson and home fleet policy. Mr. Meier strongly stated that these issues have been discussed and decided upon within the Authority. The home fleet question was resolved when it was noted that the Sergeant and the Chief was on call 24 hours a day and they are responsible for the operations and appearance of their cars. Mr. Meier was perplexed as to why overtime would be an issue with the Lakeside Park council as the costs that they pay for overtime is a drop in the bucket compared to the overall budget. Over time is needed on occasion as officers must often go past their end shift time because of paperwork or investigations.

Surveys taken in Lakeside Park and Crestview Hills rates the policemen very highly. It was the consensus of council that Lakeside Park City Council should support the Authority and if they do not, then this city might want to consider other options. Discussion ensued over various frictions between council members, staff and police officers. It is believed, though, that these problems can be worked out. Mr. Meier may convene a special committee to study the City's long range police protection needs.

 

Motion to adjourn made by Mr. Maloney, seconded by Mrs. Draud at 8:32 PM.