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MINUTES - REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING November 14, 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. Peggy Sensel, Mrs. Beverly Draud, Messrs. John Drummey, Ralph Laird, Joe Maloney, and Paul Meier. APPROVAL OF AGENDA - Approved as submitted. Motion: Mr. Meier Second: Mr. Drummey APPROVAL OF MINUTES - The minutes from October 12, 1996 with a motion from Mr. Meier, seconded by Mr. Drummey. CITIZENS AND GUESTS Mr. Mike Hargis representing Hemmer Company was present. CITY ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT Mr. Celarek reported on the following:
OLD BUSINESS A. Engineering - Thomas More Parkway Mr. Berling stated that sidewalk curb cutting has been completed except for final coving. It is hoped that Saturday [Nov. 16th] will be warm enough that it will adhere. A final top coat of blacktop of approximately 1" to 1.25" will be poured on the same day. If the weather is agreeable, striping can be done on Sunday [Nov. 17th]. Most of the area has been seeded in the right of ways and grass is growing except for in front of Four Seasons. Mr. Maloney inquired as to whether it will be warm enough over the weekend for this to occur. Mr. Berling replied that for an inch or more of blacktop, it should be above forty degrees. It is supposed to be fifty-three degrees so there should be no problem with adhesion. The final billing should be done within a couple of weeks after completion of the project. B. Resolution 1996-11-1 Mr. Wehrman had the reading of a resolution that would allow Crestview Hills to join in a lawsuit with other Kenton County cities and municipalities against the consolidation process. The cities believed to be participating at this time are : Bromley, Crescent Park, Crescent Springs, Edgewood, Elsmere, Erlanger, Fairview, Fort Mitchell, Fort Wright, Kenton Vale, Lakeside Park, Latonia Lakes, Ludlow, Ryland Heights, Taylor Mill, and Villa Hills. The legal fees are divided according to population figures from the 1990 census used in a formula. According to the schedule provided by Bill Goetz of Fort Mitchell, the maximum that Crestview Hills will have to pay to be a part of the lawsuit is $1715. Mr. Meier wanted to change the amount in section 3 to say "a maximum of $2000." Mr. Wehrman did not think that was necessary as it was stated that the maximum currently stated is less. There was a discussion on which cities would be paying what amounts and did this resolution guarantee that the City will not have to pay any more than $2000. Mr. Wehrman replied that it did not guarantee, that the maximum amount was based up the number of cities expected to join in the lawsuit. Mrs. Draud made the motion to accept the resolution as written, seconded by Mr. Drummey. VOTE CALL: Mr. Drummey - Yes, Mr. Laird - No, Mr. Maloney - No, Mrs. Sensel - Yes, Mrs. Draud - Yes, Mr. Meier - No. The vote was 3 - yes and 3 - no. Ms. Monhollen called for the Mayor’s vote to break the tie. The Mayor voted yes. Motion Approved (with the Mayor’s vote) Yes - 4 No - 3 Absent - 0 C. Zoning Text Amendment (Ordinance 1996-11-1) Mr. Wehrman read the ordinance in its entirety. This is the second reading of a text amendment to the Crestview Hills Zoning Ordinance which would allow certain assembling uses, with conditions, as a permitted use in the RP-1 zone. Mr. Celarek mentioned that in the special meeting of November 12, council did favorably pass the amendment with a one word correction. Mr. Maloney inquired as to whether the amendment can be taken back out if the Harris Corp. decides on an Ohio location, rather than Crestview Hills. Mr. Wehrman replied yes. Mr. Maloney then asked Mr. Hargis if Hemmer Co. would be offended if the text amendment was taken out should Harris Corp. not locate in Crestview Hills. Mr. Hargis said no. Mr. Meier made the motion that the text amendment as submitted in Ordinance 1996-11-1 be permitted, seconded by Mr. Drummey. VOTE CALL: Mr. Laird - Yes, Mrs. Draud - Yes, Mrs. Sensel - Yes, Mr. Maloney - No, Mr. Meier - Yes, Mr. Drummey - Yes. Motion Approved Yes - 5 No - 1 Absent - 0 NEW BUSINESS
Mr. Celarek stated that on November 6, 1996, a meeting was held with Bill Erpenbeck at the City Building. Present were Mr. Erpenbeck, Mr. Drummey, Mrs. Draud, Mr. Meier, himself, Mr. Wehrman and the Mayor. It was stated emphatically that the City objects to Mr. Erpenbeck changing the condos in Valley View to rentals. Mr. Erpenbeck said that the change was made because the market has dried up for condos and he began to worry about the financial investment. The condos would be and are being built exactly as he said they would be as presented to council. The rentals would run about $825 monthly with a private club house with a liquor license, sand volleyball and walking trails. Then the condos were sold to a partnership. Currently, permits for eight buildings and the clubhouse have been issued. Mr. Meier was concerned mostly that these would be similar to apartments and have short term tenants, which could create the need for closer police surveillance. Some discussion was held on zoning in general. It was mentioned that Mr. Erpenbeck, in his presentations to council, had never mentioned anything about rental units. Mr. Celarek cited that Mr. Erpenbeck had said he was still upset over the fact that the City did not take the acreage that he tried to donate along Horsebranch Rd. and that cost him a large tax deduction. Mr. Wehrman said he does not believe that the City has a leg to stand on to try to make Mr. Erpenbeck keep the condos as individual ownership rather than rentals. Mr. Erpenbeck had said in the meeting that a program was being put together that would offer $100 per month credit to renters toward the purchase of a condo or home. Mr. Maloney inquired about elevators, type of garage and the exit lane on Horsebranch Rd. There was not an elevator put in as the buildings are considered 2 1ֶ story buildings. The garages are attached but the entrances are on the outside rather than indoor accessible. The exit lane on Horsebranch Rd. is not complete yet. The Cites of Crestview Hills and Edgewood wanted different opinions on the design so that is being done. It will be assessed and redone if necessary says Mr. Berling. Mr. Celarek was asked to look into the specifications of the garages, real estate value per the KCPVA and whether or not elevators were mentioned in the original plans or presentation. Mr. Meier pointed out that when NKAPC makes changes, no matter how minor, the City should be notified. Committee Reports Public Works Mr. Maloney addressed several problems that constituents had complained about during the campaign. 1) a letter received from Graham George about a storm drain on Dixie Hwy. that diverted water onto the streets. Mr. Berling addressed that saying that the drain grate had been reversed and has since been taken care of. 2) the cul de sac at 151 Calumet. Mr. Berling said that it is being watched, there is spauling going on and the whole thing would probably have to be replaced come spring. 3) at 206 College Park, the owner is complaining about the ground sinking next to the storm drain in his yard and feels the pipe has sprung a leak. Mr. Berling assured Mr. Maloney that the pipe had not sprung a leak as the whole area had been gone through with the TV cameras last year. The area around the pipe has developed a void and plans were to fill the area up with dirt and try to fill the void. Mr. Meier mentioned a hole on Rose Terrace that when stopped up, water pools quite deeply. Mr. Berling said it will be taken care of. Safety Mr. Meier said that the fire contract will be up in March of 1997 and needs to be looked into now. Also a new police officer should be added in January of 1997. Cable Board Mrs. Sensel said that the Boone/Kenton Cable Board would be visiting cities soon and giving an update. Motion to adjourn made by Mr. Laird, seconded by Mrs. Draud at 8:34 PM.
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