CITY OF CRESTVIEW HILLS

REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES

APRIL 10, 2003 – 7:30 PM

 

 

Call to Order – Mayor Paul W. Meier called the meeting to order with the pledge of allegiance and silent prayer.

 

Roll Call – The roll was called to determine a quorum.  Present were:  Ms. Terri Jameson and Messrs. Ralph Laird, Joseph Maloney Jr., and Frank Sommerkamp, Jr.  Absent:  David Kramer and Harold Ries

 

Approval of the Agenda – The Agenda was approved with no corrections or additions.

 

            Motion:  Terri Jameson                       Second:  Ralph Laird

 

            Ayes  4                        Nays:  0        Absent:  2

 

Motion passed.

 

Approval of the Minutes of the March 13, 2003 regular meeting with the following corrections:  Page 2 – After the City Administrators Reported items the first paragraph line #3 reference to …southbound traffic to back up on Turkeyfoot Road should read …northbound traffic to back up on Turkeyfoot Road.

 

Motion to accept the minutes of the March 13, 2003 regular City Council Meeting minutes as corrected:

 

Motion:  Ralph Laird               Second:  Terri Jameson

 

            Ayes:  4            Nays:  0           Absent:  2

 

Motion passed.

 

Citizens & Guests- Ms. Kathleen Corneil, Lookout Farm Homeowners Assn., Chief Paul Herbst, Lakeside Park Crestview Hills Police Authority, Mr. Frey, Carrabbas Restaurant, Glen Anderson and Steve Barry, Crestview Hills Mall representatives.

 

Mayor’s Report

  1. Mayor Meier went to a NKADD meeting and learned that there is a new state regulation mandating that the smog alerts have been expanded to cover 8-hour increments of time.  Also, The EPA is soon to mandate a standard type of fuel to be used nationwide rather than the state-to-state requirements.
  2. A meeting will be held a Dixie Heights High School on April 15 at 7:00 PM to discuss a fundraiser activity to be held at the “Banklick Creek Cleanup” on May 10.  Possibly for a sponsorship for pledges for work done to benefit the proposed Kenton County Skate Park.

 

  1. The government forum for tomorrow will take place at the Raddison Riverfront at the usual time.
  2. Eggs & Issues will be at Five-Seasons this Tuesday, April 15.  The topic will be the Science and Math Learning Center.
  3. Caywood School Annual Parade Thursday, May 1st at 8:45 a.m.
  4. Ethics Statements are due into the office by April 15th. 
  5. The monthly Mayor’s Meeting will be held on the second Saturday of the month, that is this Saturday at the Kenton County Golf Course Clubhouse. The meeting is usually on the third Saturday.

 

City Administrators Report –

  1. The Finance Committee will meet Tuesday, April 15th at 4:00 PM.
  2. Recreation Committee will meet Thursday, May 25th at 10:00 AM.
  3. Personnel Committee will meet Friday, May 23rd at 4:00 PM.
  4. Public Works meeting was held Tuesday, April 3rd.
  5. Economic Development Committee met on Tuesday, April 8th at 4:00 PM.
  6. Municipal Clerk’s Annual Spring Conference April 24 & 25th
  7. Administrator’s Annual Spring Conference will be April 30, May 1st & 2nd.
  8. St. Pius Women’s Club offered thank you for allowing children to fill Easter Eggs to fulfill in service hours. 
  9. The Board of Adjustments had a training session on Monday from 4:00 to 5:00 PM at the City Building.

 

Old Business – None to report.

 

New Business-

Item A.  Mayor Meier stated that this item will be a Site Plan Review not Stage I and Stage II for Carrabbas Restaurant

 

Jay Bayer, Engineer presented the site plan for review.  Setback called for a 35 feet setback from I-275 there is 75 feet, which is well within the limits.  The Restaurant will seat 233 instead of the originally proposed 245, this would allow for a maximum of 30 employees and will require 132 parking spaces.  Storm water detention facility will be built as indicated by the lines.  Added to the original plans is a monument sign and overhead utilities that are there for Panera will be taken underground along with Carrabbas’s utility wiring.  The Economic Development Committee approved the plan at the Tuesday meeting.

 

Ms. Jameson asked if the lease has been signed with the Mall.  Mr. Frey said this would take place as soon as possible probably the first of next week.  Mayor Meier stated that it is permissible for the site plan to be approved before the lease is signed.   Mr. Frey stated that their goal is to build by the end of the calendar year 2003.  An article by the KY Post reported that the restaurant would be 39,000 sq ft.  This is obviously an error.

 

Motion to approve the Site Plan, which meets Northern Kentucky Area Planning Commission review for the Carrabbas Restaurant, to be built in front of the Crestview Hills Mall.

 

            Motion:  Frank Sommerkamp Second:  Ralph Laird

 

            Ayes  4            Nays  0            Absent  2

 

Motion passed.

 

COMMITTEE REPORTS

 

Public Works

 

  1. Parts of Vernon Drive and Rossmoyne will be rotomilled, patched and resurfaced from Sunset Drive to Druid Lane.
  2. Dixe Lane will be resurfaced from Summit Drive to Parkway.
  3. Part of Varsity Court will be reconstructed between the top of the grade and the cul-de-sac.
  4. Our parking lot between the City building and Dillards will be rotomilled, patched and paved.
  5. Mr. Sommerkamp stated that the bids for the road paving have been opened.  Six bids were received ranging from $78,000 to $45,945.  Low bid was accepted from Michaels & Sons to be completed in 90 days.
  6. Lighting on Thomas More Parkway will begin within the next two weeks.  The lights will be on 45 feet poles with 15 feet arms and cobra heads.  They will be spaced 150 feet apart.  Mr. Berling stated that the Committee had wanted the lights alternated on both sides of the road, however, due to the large number of utilities buried on the Five-Seasons side of the Road it would be very difficult to stagger the lights 150- feet distance off the curb.  Also, 36 inch and 8 inch water mains are in the area. The Insurance Company will not cover the contractors.  Therefore, lights will only be on the East side of Thomas More Parkway.  Mr. Berling stated that the lights are capable of handling either 150 or 250 watt bulbs and are a high pressure sodium, which should be bright enough to cover both sides of the road.  If too bright a special lens can be put over them.
  7. K.D.O.T is still studying the intersection of Thomas More Parkway and Turkeyfoot Road to find a way to allow better left hand turn movement from southbound  Turkeyfoot Road onto eastbound Thomas More Parkway.
  8. Mr. Maloney stated that parts of Winding Way, Druid and Vernon need work.  At Druid and Winding Way there is a low spot in a front yard that needs topsoil.  Home of Mr. Gibson there is a problem with a catch basin.  Mr. Berling stated that he will look at Winding Way, Druid, and Vernon and the catch basin, when the resurfacing is being done.  The sodding at Druid and Winding W ay was done last year but did not take.  It will be redone.
  9. Mr. Sommerkamp reported that the work in the rear of Summit Drive has become too much of a financial burden for the County and the project will be abandoned for now.  Mr. Berling will check with the School Board.  Mr. Maloney asked if the County had not already made a commitment to do the job.  Mr. Berling stated that it is probably not abandoned just put on hold until funds catch up.  The State is committed to the project.

 

Finance Committee – Mr. Laird reported the Committee will meet April 15th.

 

Police & Safety- No Report

 

Zoning and Development – The Beechwood Band Boosters car show will be at the Mall on May 4 from 9 – 6 p.m.  The loud speakers can be used but only in moderation.  Mr. Sommerkamp said the speakers will be turned toward the Mall.  Mr. Groth said that Chief Herbst will research what safety measures should be taken for the project. 

 

Cheer & Recycling – No Report

 

Recreation –

  1. RSVP’s are being accepted for the Easter Egg Hunt April 12, 2003, 11:00 AM to noon.  Two age categories are 3-7 and 7 & up.
  2. The Ball Games tickets are sold out except for four tickets for the June 14th Game.
  3. The Summit Hills Picnic/Golf Outing will be August 12.

 

Personnel – The committee will meet on April 15  at 4:00 p.m. to review the employee evaluations.

 

Telecommunications – No Report

 

Communications – Newsletter went out.

 

ADJOURNMENT

 

            Motion:  Ralph Laird               Second:  Joe Maloney

 

            Ayes  4            Nays  0            Absent:  2

 

 

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                                                                                                Paul Meier, Mayor

 

 

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Attest:                                                                                      Judy Rae Cox, Acting Clerk