CITY OF CRESTVIEW HILLS
MINUTES - REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
APRIL 11, 2002
CALL TO ORDER - With the Pledge of Allegiance and a
silent prayer, Mayor Paul W. Meier called the meeting to order at 7:30 PM.
ROLL CALL - Present was, Mrs. Terri Jameson,
Messrs. David Kramer, Joe Maloney, Ralph Laird, Harold Ries and Frank
Sommerkamp.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA -
Motion to accept as submitted:
Motion: Mr. Ries Second:
Mrs. Jameson
Ayes
carried.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
- of the regular
meeting of March 14, 2002.
Motion made
to accept as presented. Ayes carried.
Motion: Mr. Laird Second: Mr. Ries
CITIZENS
AND GUESTS
Colonel Paul Herbst, Chief of Lakeside
Park/Crestview Hills Police Authority and Kathleen Corneil, representing the
Lookout Farm Homeowners Association were present. Chief Herbst reported that Officer Stephen Freeman would return
to patrol duty starting April 14. He
has returned safely from his duty with the Marine Corp.
The citizen’s academy has ended and
three residents from Crestview Hills completed the course. They are:
Janet Buhr, Gerri Collins, and Carmen Trotta. The academy will commence again in September.
Mr. Groth
reported on the following:
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Council
members and Mr. Groth attended the Ft. Mitchell Fire Dept. annual appreciation
dinner on April 6.
Ø
Contract
Sweepers cleaned the streets on April 1 and 2.
Ø
Mr.
Groth attended the Annual Conference on the Management of Local Government at
Lake Cumberland State Park April 3 through 5.
The program focused on “Planning future direction” and included such
topics as: smart growth, e-government,
the Kentucky Renaissance program, economic trends, GASB 34, and the latest on
legislative developments.
Ø
A letter
has been sent to Keith Black, representing Cinergy, Corp. asking when the permit
application for construction of the merchant power plant would be withdrawn.
Ø
Mr.
Groth will attend the Fire/EMS Strategic Planning Group Saturday, April 13, at
the Kenton County Cooperative Extension Center, from 9AM to 5PM. An update from that meeting will be
forthcoming next month.
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The
Public Works committee has approved installation of sidewalk handicap ramps on
Turkeyfoot Road, intersecting with Villa Madonna Drive, Thomas More Parkway,
and Barnwood Drive.
Ø
Mayor
Meier, Chief Herbst, Chief Messmer (from Edgewood Police Dept.), Darren Moore,
and Mr. Groth met with management and residents of Grandview Terrace Apartments
on March 19 to discuss safety procedures and the subject of gas grills on
balconies. Residents living above the
first floor were encouraged to use electric grills.
Ø
Jeff
Eger, Director of the Northern Kentucky Sanitation District, will attend the
May council meeting to discuss wastewater runoff management and procedures.
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There
will be a benefit for Carter Collins, son of former councilman Tom Collins and
Gerri Collins, on Friday, April 26 at St. Pius Church. Cost of admission is $20.
Mayor Meier
reported on the following:
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The
Kentucky League of Cities convention will be held October 2 through 6 in
Covington. Members of council are
encouraged to attend. Discussion took
place regarding activities sponsored by the host region.
Ø
Monday,
April 15 should be the last day of the General Assembly. The Mayor will attend the last day and
attempt to speak with legislators about certain bills of interest to Crestview
Hills.
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May 9
will be the date of a luncheon at the Drawbridge Inn to honor Paul Hemmer, Sr.
as the Northern Kentuckian of the year.
The City has reserved a table for the luncheon.
A. Public Utilities - Proposed Cinergy Plant -
Update
Mr.
Mando stated that litigation is still pending and the hearing is still
scheduled for July.
B. Ordinance 2002-3-1
This
is an ordinance enacting and adopting a supplement to the code of ordinances of
the city of Crestview Hills, Kentucky, including a reprint of the text without
a change in content. A minor change in
the fourth paragraph should read as the City of Crestview Hills rather than the
City of Jamestown. Mr. Sommerkamp made
the motion to accept Ordinance 2002-3-1 as amended, seconded by Mr.
Maloney. Ayes carried.
NEW
BUSINESS
There is nothing to report at this
time.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Public
Works – Mr.
Sommerkamp reported on the following:
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The welcome signs have been installed
throughout the City. There is one more
to install, probably on Horsebranch Rd. descending the hill.
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Concrete slabs have been poured at the
intersections in which new, ornamental street signs shall be placed similar to
ones already in place in Ft. Mitchell, Lakeside Park, and various spots in
Crestview Hills.
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Barrett Paving has begun resurfacing on
Claiborne Ct. and Lookout Farm Drive.
The project should be complete by April 20.
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The Sanitation District has completed the
installation of a duck- bill apparatus in the junction chamber of the Dry Creek
outfall sewer behind Springside Court in Lookout Farm. This installation should eliminate sewer
gases from coming upward in the sewers and settling in and around the homes.
Ø
The Kenton County Board of Education is
planning an expansion to Dixie heights High School. Their engineers have been working with Mr. Berling to try to
overcome some of the storm water problems in the area.
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Weather permitting, Paul Michels and Sons
will be sealing cracks and repairing joints on Thomas More Parkway. Most of this work will be done at night to
avoid traffic congestion
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Some undermining of the paving has occurred
near 2831 Campus Drive and will be repaired before the end of the fiscal year.
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The committee is still considering
construction of an earthen berm behind the lots on Woodspoint Drive abutting
I-275. Preliminary plans and cost
estimates are being prepared. A meeting
has yet to be scheduled with residents on that street.
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Bids shall be received on May 7 for the
construction of a left turn lane from Horsebranch Road to Orphanage Road.
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Mr. Berling, Mr. Groth, Mr. Sommerkamp, and
Jim Connelly will drive the streets on April 24 to categorize repairs and plan
expenditures over the coming two years.
Finance –Mr. Laird reported that a meeting was held April 10 in which a review of the current fiscal year’s budget was done and a preliminary budget for FY03 was presented. The budget will be discussed at committee meetings throughout the month with possible minor adjustments. First reading will take place in May and second reading in June.
Economic Development – Mr. Kramer stated that potential development was discussed.
Police – Mrs. Jameson noted that Officer Tanner retired. The authority is accepting applications for the hiring of a new officer.
CHEER – Mr. Laird informed council that after the bids were opened April 24, a recommendation will be forthcoming at the next meeting.
Recreation – Mrs. Jameson reported that Reds Tickets in the Champions Room are available for sale at the City building for $30 each. Games are June 20, July 20, and August 15. The annual Kings Island Picnic is scheduled for Fathers Day, June 16. Two Renfro Valley trips are planned; one for June 8th and the other for November 2nd. May 18 sees a backstretch tour of Churchill Downs. All information will be forthcoming in a newsletter scheduled to be mailed at the end of the month.
Communications – Mr. Groth reported that May 1 a parade would be held at Caywood School at 8:30AM to honor May Day.
Personnel – Mayor Meier
stated that a meeting would be held May 1 to discuss employee performances.
Telecommunications – Mayor
Meier affirmed a new telecommunications ordinance (county-wide) has been
penned, although it has not yet commonly surfaced.
Motion for adjournment made by Mr. Laird,
seconded by Mr. Sommerkamp at 7:58PM.
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Mayor Paul W. Meier City Clerk C.R. Wirthlin