CITY OF CRESTVIEW HILLS

MINUTES - REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING

DECEMBER 13, 2001

 

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, and Messrs.  David Kramer, Joe Maloney, Ralph Laird, Harold Ries, & Frank Sommerkamp.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA  -    Mayor Meier suggested the addition of the following items: 

After committee reports, council shall go into executive session to discuss litigation.

Item C under OLD BUSINESS should read Ordinance 2001-11-2.

Approved as amended.  Ayes carried.

Motion: Mr. Ries                                        Second: Mrs. Jameson

APPROVAL OF MINUTES -  from the regular meeting of November 8, 2001.

Mayor Meier noted on page 2, section A under New Business, last sentence should read, “ It was noted that although Mr. Sommerkamp serves on the Foundation Board of Thomas More College, there appears to be no conflict of interest.”

Mr. Kramer was concerned that names were misspelled as follows:  Kathleen Corneil not Corniel,  (page 1 under Citizens and Guests), Dirk Bedarff, not Bedaraff, (page 2, New Business, section A) Paul Darpel, not Darple (page 2, New Business, section B).  On page 3, New Business, section B, it should be noted that the motion to approve the TGI Fridays project passed 5 ayes, 1 nay. 

Referencing the Telecommunications Committee on the last page, it was noted that in actuality, Bill Goetz is NOT on the ad hoc committee.

Motion made to accept as submitted.  Ayes carried.

Motion: Mr. Kramer                                  Second: Mr. Maloney

CITIZENS AND GUESTS

Colonel Paul Herbst, Chief of Lakeside Park/Crestview Hills Police Authority and Bob and Joan Trame, residents of College Park, were in attendance.  Col. Herbst stated that he has enjoyed working with Mr. Celarek over the last six years.

CITY ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT

Mr. Celarek reported on the following:

1.      The Board of Adjustment shall meet December 19 at 7PM in council chambers to rescind the conditional use permits for the Manor Care and Waterford projects since no activity has occurred in well over twelve months.  Both projects would have located on Centreview Blvd.

2.      The five- year update to the Kenton County Comprehensive Plan is scheduled for a public hearing and possible adoption Tuesday December 18 at 6:15PM at 2330 Royal Drive in Ft. Mitchell. 

3.      Rumpke has finalized the holiday recycling and trash pickup schedule.  A post card will be sent to every household in the City alerting them to the holiday schedule.  Christmas trees will be picked up curbside for recycling on January 5 and January 11.

4.      Kentucky Transportation Cabinet has issued its “Enhancement Program” guidelines for the upcoming calendar year. 

5.      Representative Jon Draud will appear on the Bill Goodman Show on the KET channel 45 on Monday December 17 from 8PM to 9PM.  The topic of the show will be power plants in the state of Kentucky.  Residents are encouraged to watch and call in with questions except those pertaining to our particular litigation.

6.      CR Wirthlin has qualified for 1st level membership into the Master Municipal Clerks academy through the International Institute of Municipal Clerks.   After qualifying for three levels, one then attains the Master Municipal Clerk status.

7.      Northern Kentucky has a semi-professional basketball team, which will play their home games at Thomas More College.  They are called the Kentucky Pro-cats

8.      To date, 59 resumes have been collected for the Administrator’s position, which will become vacant after December 31.  The Personnel Committee will meet December 21 to review resumes and discuss qualifications.

Mayor Meier informed council that he proclaimed November 30 as Kevin T. Celarek day in Crestview Hills and those attending the holiday tree lighting festivities heard the proclamation.

OLD BUSINESS

A.     Public Utilities

Mr. Jeff Mando reported that the deposition of Ben Markin of the Division of Air Quality was completed November 27.  Don Newell, also with the Division of Air Quality, and Tom Adams at the Cabinet shall have their depositions taken December 19 in Frankfort.  Cinergy’s lawyers have scheduled other depositions in the case.  Riley Kinman should depose on December 17.  Mr. Mando will inform the Mayor and Council of progress.

B.     Finance  Ordinance 2000-12-1

Second reading of Ordinance 2000-12-1 to amend the budget for the current fiscal year.  Minor changes were needed in the revenue and expenditures.  The anticipated end of fiscal year balance changes from approximately $30,000 to approximately $15,000.  Motion to accept the Ordinance as presented made by Mr. Ries, seconded by Mr. Kramer

VOTE CALL:

Mr. Laird – yes, Mr. Maloney – yes, Mr. Kramer – yes, Mr. Sommerkamp – yes, Mrs. Jameson – yes, Mr. Ries – yes

AYES – 6                                              NAYS - 0

New budget figures will be reflected on December council statements.

C.     Zoning – Ordinance 2001-11-2

Review of an ordinance, which would allow a 6’ fence to be constructed on the side and rear yards of any residential property within the City.  Mr. Kramer recounted that this ordinance was discussed at the Economic Development meeting on Tuesday December 11 and the committee felt that it would be a more aesthetically pleasing compromise to allow 6’ rear boundary fences only in cases where the property abutted I-275 or a commercial property. 

Mr. Celarek pointed out that the current ordinance allows a homeowner to construct a 4’ fence in side and rear yards but may apply to the Board of Adjustments for a variance if a higher fence is desired.  To date it is believed that no variances of this type have been granted. 

Discussion ensued on the powers of the Board of Adjustment.  Mr. Kramer made the motion to postpone second reading of Ordinance 2001-11-2 until January, 2002.  Motion seconded by Mr. Maloney.  Ayes carried.

NEW BUSINESS

A.         Zoning – Ordinance 2001-12-2

Mr. Kramer noted that this ordinance is the result of the amendment made when Ordinance 2001-11-2 was on the floor last month.  It states the intention of the proposed text amendment to allow fences of up to 6 feet where said fences are surrounding or adjoining a swimming pool, or where the property adjoins a nonresidential zone or Interstate 275.  The ordinance was considered as having first reading after Mr. Mando read it aloud.

B.     Zoning – Ordinance 2001-12-3

Mayor Meier stated that this is the first reading of Ordinance 2001-12-3 to delete certain assembling uses from the list of permitted uses in the text of the Crestview Hills zoning code in the RP-1 zone.  Mr. Kramer informed council that the Economic Development Committee voted unanimously to delete certain language in the RP-1 zone, which would no longer allow any type of assembly work in the zone. 

Mr. Mando read pertinent parts of the ordinance and Mayor Meier declared this first reading.

C.         Zoning – Ordinance 2001-12-4

Mr. Celarek said the HOA and NKAPC adopted a landscaping ordinance that would help with landscaping options on new developments.  At this time, there are no regulations in place that require landscaping according to plan, be enforced.  Adoption of this ordinance will assist developers, NKAPC, KCMPZC, and the City in determining plants, trees, and shrubbery that will survive in the clay-based soil of Northern Kentucky.

The new requirements, upon adoption, would apply only to new projects or major renovations. 

Mr. Mando reminded council that although this “county-wide” ordinance has not been tested in court, if all the Northern Kentucky cities adopted it, and it was contested, the court would look at the intent of the ordinance.  There is a relationship between law and intent.  Mr. Mando read the header of the ordinance and Mayor Meier declared this first reading.

 

COMMITTEE REPORTS

Public Works –  Mr. Sommerkamp reported on the following:

Ø      Primary focus of attention at this past Public Works meeting was the storm water drainage problem behind Caywood School.  Our city engineer met with representatives of the Kenton County School Board, State of Kentucky and the Sanitation District to review options to correct the storm water problems.  At this time the best alternative is to construct a new 24 inch or 36 inch drain pipe through the school parking lot.  Mr. Berling will keep the City informed about future progress.

Ø      Mr.Berling presented a plan to widen the intersection at the bottom of Horsebranch Rd.  The purpose of this project is to create a left turn lane in order to move traffic through the intersection more safely.  This project will be put out for bids next month and construction could begin in March 2002.  The estimated cost of the project is $25,000

Ø      Complaints from the residents on Springside Court in Lookout Farm because of the odors from the sanitary sewer, are still coming to the City.  The Sanitation District has attempted to correct the problem but the odors still persist.  Mr. Berling will follow up with the Sanitation District.

Ø      24 trees will be planted in the spring 2002 in areas along Dixie Highway at I-275 and on Turkeyfoot Rd. in front of Thomas More College.

Ø      There are six new entrance signs for Crestview Hills that will be installed soon on Dixie Hwy., Turkeyfoot Rd., Thomas More Pkwy., and Dudley Rd.

Ø      The committee is considering the possibility of building and earthen berm along I-275 in the rear of homes on Woodspoint Drive.  Mr. Berling presented the committee with a drawing that will be explored.

Recreation – Mrs. Jameson said that 23 residents received awards at the November 10th 50th anniversary dinner/dance.  The menu included field and turf (steak and chicken) along with many door prizes that were distributed.

Mr. Celarek also noted the holiday tree lighting was held at the City Building on November 30 from 4:30PM to 7PM.  Santa and Mrs. Klaus made an appearance and there was hors d’ouvres and light entertainment for those present.  Both events were very well attended.

Personnel – Mayor Meier reiterated that 50 resumes had been received for the City Administrator position.  They will no longer be accepted after December 14.  Mayor and Council plan on taking Mr. Celarek to lunch on December 21.

Motion made by Mr. Kramer to go into executive session to discuss litigation, seconded by Mr. Laird. 

Motion made by Mrs. Jameson to come out of executive session, seconded by Mr. Maloney.

After general discussion, motion to adjourn made by Mr. Laird, seconded by Mr. Sommerkamp at 8:33PM.

 

 

 

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Mayor Paul W. Meier                                     City Clerk C.R. Wirthlin