CITY OF CRESTVIEW HILLS

MINUTES - REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING

March 8, 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, and Mrs. Jameson.  Mr. Frank Sommerkamp was in absentia.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA  -    Approved as submitted.  Ayes carried.

Motion: Mr. Ries                                        Second: Mr. Maloney

APPROVAL OF MINUTES -  from the regular meeting of February 8, 2001.  Mrs. Jameson wished to note under OLD BUSINESS, item B) Utilities, that she stated health and safety risks for residents.  Mr. Kramer wished to amend the wording on page three, the paragraph before item B) Utilities, the first sentence to read:  “Mr. Kramer stated that the committee is now looking at other issues raised by the storage of RV’s.”  Also on page 5 under the Safety committee report, the first sentence should read:  “Mayor Meier informed council that a bid will be received from Ft. Mitchell Fire and EMS……”  Motion made to accept as amended.  Ayes carried.

Motion: Mr. Ries                                        Second: Mr. Kramer

CITIZENS AND GUESTS

Mayor Meier wished to record that Mary Ann Stewart was replacing Jeff Mando for this meeting.

CITY ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT

Mr. Celarek reported on the following:

1.      The EMS summit will be held Saturday, March 31 from 9AM to Noon at the Kenton County Court House.

2.      Panera Bread submitted an application at approximately 4:30PM this afternoon for a Board of Adjustments hearing.

3.      The University of Cincinnati Planning class presented their findings of alternative uses for the Crestview Hills Mall on Wednesday, March 7th at 3PM to residents and members of the Economic Development Committee.  Alternative uses included:  a) office space, b) changing the retail mix, 3) all recreational, and 4) residences for senior living.

4.      The deed and contract for the parking lot adjacent to the City Building has been signed and transferred.

 

OLD BUSINESS

A.     Public Utilities

Mayor Meier stated that the public meeting held Monday, March 5th at Dixie Heights High School at 6:30PM appeared to be a good meeting with a number of residents from Crestview Hills as well as Edgewood, Erlanger, and Lakeside Park in attendance.  Mayor Meier, Councilwoman Terri Jameson, Councilman Joe Maloney, and resident Jay Zang were among the few that spoke at the meeting and raised a number of attention-grabbing points.  It is recommended that residents begin a letter-writing campaign to local, County, and State elected officials as well as the Secretary of the Kentucky Dept. of Air Quality Control, James Bickford, and members of the Cinergy Board of Directors stating opposition to the plant. 

Discussion ensued on comments made by Cinergy that were believed to be false.  Residents are also encouraged to track progress of the opposition by logging on to the Crestview Hills website or calling the City Building.  The transcript of the meeting is available at the City Building for viewing.

NEW BUSINESS

Ø        Safety

Mayor Meier mentioned that requests for bids were sent to Erlanger, Crescent Springs, Edgewood, and Ft. Mitchell.  Bids were opened on February 28 at 4PM with the following being received: 

Ø      Ft. Mitchell submitted bids of:

Ø      $76,989 that includes “soft billing” and coverage for the entire City.  Soft billing is when the person’s insurance company is billed for the life squad run.

Ø      $92,387 without the “soft billing” and coverage for the entire City.

Ø      Edgewood submitted bids of:

o       $241,747 that includes “soft billing” and coverage for the entire City.

o       $163,218 that includes “soft billing” and is a supplemental contract for the entire City but another Fire Dept. would be the primary responder.

o       $36,570 that is a supplemental contract for the area currently covered by Edgewood which includes Grandview Summit condos, Legends Way – commercial, Summit Lakes sub-division, and Summit Hills Country Club.

There was much discussion regarding advantages and disadvantages of soft billing, supplemental contracts, and potential extra life squad runs generated by Atria Assisted Living facility.  There was also discussion on whether residents might be confused with the soft billing issue and it was suggested to post it on the website and in the newsletters.

Mrs Jameson made the motion to accept the bid from the Ft. Michell Fire Dept. for $76,989, which includes coverage for the entire City and soft billing effective April 1, 2001, expiring March 31, 2005.  Motion seconded by Mr. Maloney.  Ayes carried with Mr. Laird abstaining.

B.     Recreation

Mrs. Jameson asked C.R. Wirthlin to introduce some of the many events planned for this year’s Golden Anniversary.  They are as follows:

Ø      Reds game Saturday, April 21 versus the New York Mets.  We have secured the Klosterman’s box on the yellow press level of the stadium and will have available for purchase 85 tickets, which include a meal, unlimited soda, and a Reds yearbook.  The purchase of a ticket also allows one to reserve a seat on the private TANK shuttle, leaving from the parking lot adjacent to the City Building at Noon on game day.  Tickets are $25 each.

Ø      Renfro Valley trip on Friday April 27 to participate in the humor of Carl Hurley, comedian from Kentucky.  The bus will depart the City Building at 2PM, arriving in Renfro just in time for dinner at 5PM.  Carl appears at 7:30PM and the bus leaves right after the show.  The cost is $30 per person.

Ø      Reds game Sunday, May 13 versus the Houston Astros at 8:05PM.  We have reserved an open-air box, providing soda, hot dogs, popcorn, and peanuts.  Parking is on your own.  Tickets are $25 each.

Ø      Red Cross babysitting training course to be held at the N. Ky. office on Tuesday, May 15 and Thursday, May 17 from 5 to 9PM.  The cost is $5 and covers accident prevention, diapering, feeding, emergency first aid, appropriate games to play, and how to prepare for a job as a babysitter.

Ø      Trip to Mammouth Cave, Saturday, June 9.

Ø      Float participation in the Ft. Mitchell parade on July 4.

Ø      City sponsored picnic on Saturday, July 28.

Ø      Events at Four Seasons in April

C.     Public Works

Mr. Celarek commented that the City received 6 bids for the construction of an additional right turn lane from Thomas More Pkwy. on to N. Turkeyfoot Rd.  Mr. Berling recommended the bid of $95,822 from JPS Construction, who has performed many jobs for the State of Kentucky and many local municipalities.  The Kentucky Dept. of Transportation will conduct a traffic study to determine the best pattern of signalization for the four-way intersection.  Mr. Ries made the motion to accept the bid from JPS for $95,822, seconded by Mrs. Jameson.  Ayes carried with Mr. Kramer recusing.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

Public Works - Mr. Celarek commented projects at this time include:

Ø      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.

Ø      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.

Ø      Replacing the broken sections of concrete with new concrete paving will repair sections of Lookout Farm Drive northwest of the first intersection with Shinkle Rd.  Plans and specifications are in process.

Ø       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.

 

Finance – Mayor Meier informed council that the budget process will begin soon and committees need to submit their proposals for the upcoming fiscal year.

Economic Development –Mr. Celarek noted that decorative street signs, like the ones on Dixie Hwy. will be installed in the Research Park this summer.  The Hemmer Construction Co. is proposing a 41,000 sq. ft. office building on the corner of Chancellor and Centreview Blvd., to be presented at the April Economic Development meeting.

CHEER – Mayor Meier reminded residents about the Kenton County clean-up occurring Saturday, March 24 from 9AM to Noon.  Lunch will be served.

Telecommunications – Mayor Meier informed council about HB302 which identifies a Telecommunications Board and may remove the ability of cities to collect franchise fees.  It will be researched further.

 

After general conversation, motion to adjourn made by Mr. Laird, seconded by Mr. Maloney at 8:48PM.

 

 

 

 

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