CITY OF CRESTVIEW HILLS
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 09, 2006
7:30 PM
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 were Messrs. David Kramer, Ralph Laird, David Thiel and Tony Maschinot. Thomas Moser and Frank Sommerkamp did not attend.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA – Agenda approved as submitted.
Motion: Mr. Kramer Second: Mr. Laird
Ayes carried.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES – Regular meeting minutes of January 12, 2006. Mayor Meier noted that under New Business, Item C the swearing in of Mr. Maschinot by him was omitted. Approved as amended.
Motion: Mr. Kramer Second: Mr. Thiel
Ayes carried with an abstention from Mr. Laird.
CITIZENS AND GUESTS
Bill Dorsey, instructor at NKU and Police Chief of Covington, brought his master’s level “Local Government Management” class to observe. Mr. Groth and Ms. Wirthlin gave brief presentations on some of Crestview Hills’ procedures to the class before the council meeting.
1) Friday February 17 the Government Forum meeting will feature Cincinnati Mayor Mark Mallory as its featured speaker.
2) Eggs and Issues will be held Tuesday February 21 at Five Seasons Sports Country Club featuring the 2006 Northern Kentucky Industry Update as the main topic.
3) The next meeting of the Kenton County Mayors group is Saturday February 18 at the Independence Senior Center.
4) A Legislative alert was issued by KLC regarding revision of KRS 220 by updating and clarifying verbiage in storm water legislation.
5) Tuesday February 21 is cities night in Frankfort, sponsored by the Kentucky League of Cities.
1) Mr. Groth will serve on the Kentucky League of Cities Board of Directors for the next two years as a representative of the City and County Administrator’s Association.
2) Service will be rendered as well to the NKU Public Administration Board for best management practices.
3) Representatives from Lakeside Park and Crestview Hills plan to meet shortly to discuss the Dixie Fix project.
4) City Engineer, Jim Berling, is working on an agreement on phase II of the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet/Kenton County School Board/ Summit Drive project. The cost for Crestview Hills will not exceed $60,000 per council motion.
5) The requisition for reimbursement was sent to KTC for the $100,000 promised per said agreement. Crestview Hills has already paid in excess of $100,000 on the project.
OLD BUSINESS
A. Ordinance 2006-1-1 - Mr. Groth explained the ordinance updates the City’s requirements when excavation is required [mostly by utility companies] on streets, sidewalks, or any public way. Mayor Meier read the header of this ordinance. Mr. Kramer moved approval of passage as submitted, seconded by Mr. Laird. Ayes carried
NEW BUSINESS
A. Resolution 2006-2-1- the purpose of which is a Resolution and Agreement between the City of Crestview Hills and the Transportation Cabinet, Department of Intergovernmental Programs to perform bituminous resurfacing on Centre View Boulevard from Chancellor Drive to Rhine Valley Road, a distance of .400 miles. This is an administrative requirement to receive the $38,000 from the Transportation Cabinet as a part of last year’s road aid addition. Motion to accept made by Mr. Laird, seconded by Mr. Thiel. Ayes carried.
B. Resolution 2006-2-2 – the purpose of which is the Adoption of the Northern Kentucky Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan. Mayor Meier informed that this resolution was necessary for reimbursement to the City in case of a FEMA, or other such agency, related event. Motion to accept made by Mr. Kramer, seconded by Mr. Maschinot. Ayes carried.
C. Resolution 2006-2-3- the purpose of which is related to the Preparation and Submission of a Transportation Enhancement Program for the Landscaping of a Median Strip located on U.S. 25 (Dixie Highway) at the Interchange of I-275. Mr. Kramer inquired about future consideration to beautify the median strip in front of Lookout Farm subdivision on Dixie Hwy. Mayor Meier noted special consideration of that area due to the left turn lane onto the ramp to westbound I-275. Mr. Groth apprised council that the KTC would reimburse the City up to $32,000 and the City would be responsible for upkeep and maintenance, just as on Turkeyfoot Rd. Move for passage made by Mr. Kramer, seconded by Mr. Laird. Ayes carried.
D. Budget Requests for Committee/Administration – Ralph Laird, Chair of Finance Committee, requests that committees and administration departments submit a list of priorities for Fiscal year 2007 budget consideration.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Public Works – Mr. Groth observed that the next committee meeting would not take place until April.
Police Authority – Mr. Kramer reported that Mr. Laird was unanimously voted as Board Chair for next year.
Fire and Safety – Mayor Meier noted that contracts are under review with Ft. Mitchell and Edgewood Fire Depts. regarding Mr. Sommerkamp’s suggestion that more of the research park area be covered by Edgewood.
Economic Development – Mr. Kramer informed that a meeting was not held for February, however, was questioning the remaining Town Center grand opening and financing signs. Mr. Groth has spoken with Greg Noll about having aforementioned removed.
Recreation –Mr. Maschinot recounted the Easter egg hunt on April 8 at Gloria Dei church but Thomas More College if inclement weather, the obtaining of the Party Deck for 2 Cincinnati Reds games on Saturday June 17 versus the Chicago White Sox, and Saturday July 22 versus the Milwaukee Brewers, Father’s Day at Kings Island, an evening at the Florence Freedom (date to be determined), , and August 8 for the City picnic at Summit Hills CC as recreational activities in the planning stages at this time.
Telecommunications – Mary Ann Stewart, City Attorney, explained a judge is pending motion to dismiss [an ongoing lawsuit] from Insight Communications. Insight is bound by interlocal agreements to blackouts of the government channel from non-participating cities. However, more information is expected to be forthcoming at next month’s council meeting.
Communications – Residents can expect an updated website and a newsletter in the near future.
Building – The project is schedule at this point according to Endeavor Construction. Mayor Meier, Mr. Groth, and Col. Herbst met with and discussed security features and systems for the new building.
After general discussion, motion to adjourn made by Mr. Laird, seconded by Mr. Kramer at 7:57 PM.
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Mayor Paul W. Meier City Clerk C.R. Wirthlin