CITY OF CRESTVIEW HILLS

MINUTES - REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING

JULY 10, 2003, 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 7:40 PM.

ROLL CALL - Present were: Messrs. David Kramer, Joe Maloney, Harold Ries and Frank Sommerkamp.  Mrs. Terri Jameson and Mr. Ralph Laird were in absentia.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA  -  Motion to accept as submitted:

Motion: Mr. Kramer                      Second: Mr. Ries

Ayes carried.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES - of the Special Meeting of June 19, 2003 – 7:25 PM.  The purpose of the meeting was to hear public opinion regarding municipal road aid funds received from State of Kentucky.  Motion made to accept as submitted: 

Motion: Mr. Ries                            Second: Mr. Kramer

Ayes:  4            Nays: 0         

Regarding the regular meeting minutes of June 19, 2003, Mr. Sommerkamp noted on page two, item nine that Richard Harrison represented the Northern Kentucky Water District, not the Sanitation District, as written.

Motion to accept the minutes as amended:

Motion:  Mr. Maloney             Second:  Mr. Sommerkamp

Ayes:  4            Nays:  0

CITIZENS AND GUESTS

Chief Paul Herbst, Lakeside Park/Crestview Hills Police Authority

Kathleen Corniel, Lookout Farm Homeowner Association

Wally and Stephen Stearsheck.  Stephen was attending the meeting as a requirement for his communications merit badge.

CITY ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT

Mr. Groth reported on the following:

1.      A community health fair, sponsored by Paul Hemmer Companies, will be held next to Chapel Place C in the Thomas More Research Centre on Saturday, August 23 beginning 10AM until 1PM.  The event will center around a blood drive for Hoxworth while showcasing our local fire, police, and rescue services.  Sponsors will provide information, screening and other services.

2.      The Northern Kentucky Area Development District will have its 32nd annual meeting and awards banquet beginning at 6PM Monday, August 18 at Receptions Conference Center on Donaldson Road.

3.      The Girl Scout Council of Licking Valley will honor Dr. Jon Draud Thursday, August 14 at Five Seasons Country Club.  The ceremony shall commence at 8PM.  Mr. Sommerkamp suggested changing the time of the council meeting that same evening to 5:30PM to accommodate those council members wishing to attend the ceremony.  After discussion, Mayor Meier announced the time of the council meeting for August 14 shall be moved to 5:30PM.

MAYOR’S REPORT

Mayor Meier reported on the following:

 

a.      The Kenton County Mayors meeting will be Saturday, July 19 9AM at the Taylor Mill Pride Park Community Building on KY 16. 

b.      Eggs and Issues will be held at Receptions in Erlanger on Tuesday, July 22 at 7:15AM.  The topic will be the state of Northern Kentucky with the Judges Executive.

c.       Municipal Government League of Northern Kentucky’s annual picnic will be held Thursday, July 24 6PM at Sterling Staggs Park in Independence on KY 17. 

d.      The Governor’s Local Issues Conference will be held at the Galt House in Louisville on August 12 and 13.

e.      The Kentucky League of City conference will be in Lexington October 1 – 4.

 

OLD BUSINESS

 

None

 

NEW BUSINESS

A.        Municipal Order 2003-7-1

Mayor Meier read the heading, which approves an interlocal agreement between Crestview Hills and other local governments within Kenton County relating to animal control.  This agreement will provide for the discontinuance of the Kenton County Dog Authority and shall establish within the Police Department an Animal Control Division for the purpose of enforcing animal regulations. 

Mr. Maloney motioned for acceptance of the order, seconded by Mr. Ries.  Ayes carried.

 

1.                Resolution for Advanced Life Support/Basic Life Support

Mayor Meier and Mr. Groth pointed out that there were several items referencing county wide life support services that need to be reconciled before council votes on a resolution for the referendum that would place the item on a ballot.  The ballot item would be for a special ad valorem tax that would specifically fund life support services in Kenton County. 

Mr. Kramer expressed concern over the initial rate listed in the resolution of .025 cents per $100 of assessed value on all real property in Kenton County, who would run the service, who would collect the tax, and how it would be distributed to cities, since cities already cover basic life support through their fire departments. 

Mayor Meier pointed out that some cities are unable to recruit enough volunteers to staff both fire and life squad facilities, therefore calls have to be secondarily routed to another city’s department. 

Mr. Kramer inquired as to whether this could affect Crestview Hills contracted rates with Ft. Mitchell and Edgewood regarding basic life support.  If this service is to be paid by the county taxpayers, then would we be “double paying” for the service, since our rates include both fire fighting coverage and life squad runs. 

Mayor Meier noted that there would be no vote on the resolution at this time and as the Fiscal Court and cities settle differences and work out compensation plans, he will pass the information to council. 

 

COMMITTEE REPORTS

 

Public Works – Mr. Sommerkamp informed council of the following projects:

1.      Lights on Thomas More Parkway are nearly complete.  Some of them are already operational and those remaining should be installed by the end of the month.

2.      Sections of the paving on Rose Terrace have failed.  They will be removed and replaced with new paving within the next 30 – 60 days.

3.      KDOT 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. 

4.      The south lane of paving on Woodspoint Drive from 131 to the cul-de-sac will be removed and repaved within 6 – 8 weeks.

5.      Horsebranch Road and Mall Road will be restriped within the next six weeks.

6.      Replacement or patching of curbs will occur throughout the City ongoing through the remainder of the summer.

7.      Mr. Berling is addressing the sinking cul-de-sac on Claiborne Ct.

 

Police Authority – Mr. Kramer reported that in the June 16 meeting, MDT funding was discussed and a new pay scale for officers adopted.

 

Economic Development – Mr. Kramer recounted the meeting of July 8 in which a representative from Spille Construction presented plans to the committee by Kroger Co. to install a large satellite dish on it’s Chancellor Blvd. property.  The satellite is needed in distribution of data to branch stores.  The committee voted unanimously to allow construction.  There is presently nothing in the zoning code about satellite dishes. 

There was discussion about possibly adopting codes that would standardize manufactured homes, similar to newly constructed homes. 

Expatiation regarding rezoning rumors on the corner of Summit Dr. and Dixie Hwy. also occurred.  There are no plans to rezone any residential area.

 

Personnel – Independent contractor pacts have been signed excepting the City Engineer.

 

Recreation and Telecommunications – Mr. Groth reminded all that the city outing at Summit Hills was Tuesday, August 12.  Registrations will be accepted through August 5.  Newsletters will be taken to the main post office by 18th for immediate distribution and will contain sign up forms and more information.

 

Building – new committee formed with councilmembers, staff, citizens, and police to determine when and how a new building should be constructed or an addition put on the current building.  The next meeting shall be held August 15.

 

Motion for adjournment made by Mr. Kramer, seconded by Mr. Ries at 8:12PM.

 

Ayes carried.

 

 

 

 

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