CITY OF CRESTVIEW HILLS
MINUTES - REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
July 12, 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 were Messrs. Ralph Laird,
Harold Ries, Joe Maloney, David Kramer, Frank Sommerkamp, and Mrs. Terri
Jameson.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA -
Approved as submitted. Ayes
carried.
Motion: Mr. Ries Second: Mr. Laird
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
- from the special hearing of June 14, 2001 at
7:15PM for the purpose of accepting comments from the general public regarding
use of Municipal Road Aid funds. No
comments were made and no actions taken.
Accepted as submitted. Ayes
carried.
Motion: Mr. Sommerkamp Second: Mr.
Maloney
From the
regular meeting of June 14, 2001, at 7:30PM, Mr. Kramer wished to clarify on
page 2, last paragraph under Public
Utilities that
Mayor Ries should be changed to Mayor Meier.
Mr. Kramer corrected a sentence in the first paragraph, 7th
line also under Public Utilities
which should read “Mr. Kramer inquired
whether the appeal was a de novo proceeding with new evidence taken.” “ Mr.
Mando answered that it is a de novo proceeding.” Mr. Mando corrected a sentence toward the end of the first
paragraph which should state that “Cinergy has yet to file a response to the petition” instead of
file a petition. Motion to accept as
amended. Ayes carried.
Motion: Mr.
Maloney Second:
Mrs. Jameson
CITIZENS
AND GUESTS
Mr. Celarek
introduced Chief Bill Dorsey (from Covington) who in turn introduced his class
of 15 students of public administration from Northern Kentucky University. Chief Dorsey thanked Council for allowing
his class to observe the meeting.
Kathleen
Corneil representing the Lookout Farm area was in attendance. Chief Herbst introduced the Police
Authority’s newest officer, Steven Freeman.
Officer Freeman graduated July 3rd after having scored very
well at the academy. Officer Freeman’s
joining of the Authority brings the total number of officers available for duty
to 9.
Mr. Celarek
reported on the following:
1.
The
Municipal Govt. League of N. Ky. Is having their annual picnic at Pride Park in
Taylor Mill on July 19th beginning at 6PM. All council members, City staff, and their spouses are invited.
2.
Governor
Patton’s Local Issues Conference will be held August 13 – 15 in Louisville and
is sponsored by the Dept. for Local Government.
3.
A
reminder that the Kentucky League of Cities conference is rapidly
approaching. Deadline for reservations
is August 23rd. The
conference runs from October 3 – 6 in Owensboro. The City has reserved space in advance for up to four
representatives.
4.
There
will be a gift for City Council members after the council meeting.
A.
Public Utilities
Mayor Meier read a press release from Cinergy, which stated that “Cinergy will cooperate with the spirit of the moratorium put on further power plants by Governor Patton.” “Cinergy will not seek another zoning permit from Erlanger for six more months.” Mayor Meier stated that 8 or 9 other cities have made an appeal to the State Office of Administrative Hearings, the purpose of which is to appeal the Air Quality Control Permit that has been issued by the Environmental Protection Cabinet.” Mr. Meier asked Mr. Mando to comment about the appeals process.
Mr. Mando stated that the first hearing before the Board of Administrative Hearings is to be on Tuesday, July 17, 2001 at 2:00 PM. This is a status hearing, the purpose of which is to exchange information, complete discovery, and perhaps set a final date with the Office of Administrative Hearings for the receipt of information. Since the last Council meeting, his office has filed a response to the Natural Resources Environmental Protection Cabinet petition, which takes the position that the Air Quality Permit was issued in accordance with law. Cinergy has not filed a formal response but has made a motion to dismiss, which is a tactic that we anticipated when we filed the petition. Mr. Mando stated that his office is in the process of filing a response, which will be filed in a timely fashion. He feels confident about our position in respect to that motion. Mr. Mando will be in a position to give Council a substantive report after that initial hearing next week.
Mr. Kramer asked Mr. Mando if there is a time limit on the Air Quality Permit. Mr. Mando replied that there is but he is not sure of the date. Mr. Kramer asked about the status regarding Erlanger’s denial of the building permit. Mr. Meier stated that Cinergy can appeal through the Board of Adjustments but this will probably not be the case because of time frame. Mr. Mando stated that Cinergy will probably reapply for the building permit after the moratorium and/or 6 months is up.
Mayor Meier stated that he talked to Bill Scheyer, Erlanger Administrator today and he and Mr. Scheyer agreed that it would be beneficial to look into putting development controls in place should the plant be built. A committee for this purpose, consisting of business people from Erlanger and Crestview Hills already exists. Tom Cheney, Cinergy asked that the committee be put on hold pending further events because of the moratorium and suspension of the project by Cinergy.
Mayor Meier stated that possibly the State could come out with some stricter environmental controls. Mr. Kramer asked if the moratorium has a time limit. Mr. Meier stated that it is six months. Mr. Laird asked if any other cities are financially backing the project. Mayor Meier stated that the City of Erlanger has filed its own appeal and is financially responsible for that. Mr. Ries asked whether any other cities have been approached about financial assistance? Mayor Mando said that the is breaking down expenses during billing of charges to the city. After the meeting on July 17, he will have a better idea of expenses and will have a breakdown for Council at the August Council meeting.
Mrs. Jameson asked about the effect of pending legislation in January? Mayor Meier stated that the plant could be considered granfathered under the old laws or it may be that because of the moratorium and Cinergy’s suspension of the project for six months that the project will fall under the new regulations.
B. Safety Ordinance 2001-6-1
Mayor
Meier recounted
NEW
BUSINESS
·
Economic
Development
Mr. Celarek
·
Proclamation
Mayor Meier
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Public
Works - Mr. Celarek commented projects at this time
include:
·
Work on the 72 inch pipe under Campus Drive
is under contract and will be completed as soon as weather permits. This work includes underpinning the pipe at
the outlet end and adding 15 feet of rip-rap at each end of the existing
culvert.
·
Thomas More Pkwy. will be widened to provide
a dual right turn onto northbound Turkeyfoot Rd. Bids for this work will be received on February 28, 2001 and work
will be completed before July 20, 2001.
·
Replacing the broken sections of concrete
with new concrete paving will repair sections of Lookout Farm Drive northwest
of this first intersection with Shinkle Rd..
Plans and specifications are in process.
·
The City is considering the removal and
replacement of the concrete paving on Lookout Farm Drive from the Dixie Hwy. to
the first intersection with Shinkle Rd. Bids for this work will be received on
February 28, 2001.
· The City, in cooperation with the Kentucky Department of Transportation, wishes to construct a left turn lane on Horsebranch Road at the intersection with Orphanage Rd. Plans, specifications and construction cost estimates are in process. Completion is anticipated August 1, 2001.
Economic Development –
Recreation –Mrs. Jameson stated that
Telecommunications -
After general conversation, motion to adjourn
made by Mr. Laird, seconded by Mr. Maloney at 8:44PM.
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Mayor Paul W. Meier City Clerk C.R. Wirthlin