CITY OF CRESTVIEW HILLS

REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES

FEBRUARY 13, 2003

Call to Order- Mayor Paul W. Meier called the meeting to order with the pledge of allegiance and silent prayer.

Roll Call The roll was called to determine a quorum. Preseent were: Ms. Terri Jameson and Messrs. David Kramer, Ralph Laird, Joseph Maloney Jr. and Harold Ries. Absent: Frank Sommerkamp Jr.

Approval of the Agenda – The agenda was approved with no corrections or additions.

Motion: Harold Ries Second: David Kramer

Ayes 5 Nays 0 Absent: 1

Motion passed.

Approval of the Minutes of the Janury 9, 2003 regular meeting with the following corrections: 1.) Page 3, third paragraph from bottom – first sentence – strike the sentence Mr. Gross presented a newspaper article that stated that doctors were moving out of the State of Kentucky as testimony that the medical community is going through a rough period” this should read that Mr. Gross presented a newspaper article about the doctors of Northern Kentucky forming an alliance to protest unfair payment to doctors in this region by insurance companies in this area. 2.) Page 4 second to last paragraph the4 word tat is a typo should be that. 3.) Page #5 Mr. Kramer noted that Mr. Sommerkamp Jr.’s vote was yes instead of no, which makes the Ayes 5 and Nays 0 and 1 recuse. 4.) Page 7 paragraph 4 – Beginning with Mr. Maloney – the statement should reflect that Mr. Maloney did not vote against Alliance Research, but he was not in favor of giving the tax incentive which would cost the City money. He was the member of the Economic Development Committee Meeting, who tried to recommend that the Committee agree not to grant the tax credit. 5.) Page 7 Paragraph 5, Mr. Kramer stated that Kroger is a Fortune 25 company, which would add prestige and revenue to the City. Strike the section…has made a good decision in favor of…6.) Page 9, Motion to Retire to Executive Session should reflect that this is in adherence to KRS 61.880.

Approved with the above corrections:

Motion: Ralph Laird Second: David Kramer

Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 Absent: 1

Motion passed.

Approval of the Special Meeting- Thursday, February 6, 2003, 5:00 PM meeting – as presented.

Motion: David Kramer Second: Terri Jameson

Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 Absent: 1

Motion passed.

Citizens & Guests – Ms. Kathleen Corneil, Lookout Farm Homeowners Assn., Sergeant Pete Beal introduced Officer Brian Hager. Officer Hager is the newest member of the Police Authority. Tom Smith and Dick Booth of the Kroger Company. Dan Tobertge of Tri-Ed Economic Development. Jeff Eger, Sanitation Department.

Mayor’s Report –

Mayor’s Meeting – Saturday, February 15 th at Erlanger – 9:00 AM.
KLC Night in Frankfort – Wednesday, February 19 th – 5:00 – 8:00 PM at the Holiday Inn – Dan Groth will drive. HB13 is of interest – it would require city employees to be part of the teacher retirement plan which will cost city employees $100 more per month. The bill is an attempt to bail out the teacher retirement program – Mayor Meier does not think this will be enough to bail out the teacher plan because there are many problems. If Council members with to express their comment to State Representative Draud, the City is not in favor of this bill. Also, there is HB74, pertaining to Base Court Revenues. Crestview Hills does not receive base court revenues, however, the Cities of Edgewood and Fort Mitchell do receive base court revenues. This is a substantial amount that is important to the finances of those cities. This City had one officer at the time the state began giving the revenues, which did not entitle the city to much revenue. It was a one-time amount that has never raised or lowered. Several members expressed disapproval that this bill would take those revenues away from cities and give it to the County. Mr. Larid stated that attempts have been made to pursue this issue with the County on behalf of the cities receiving compensation for officer time spent in court. It was to no avail. Now, however, Mr. Laird stated it would behoove the city to write a letter to the Kentucky League of Cities at this time. Mr. Maloney commented that it costs the City money when police officers must spend time in court and the City Police Authority has grown substantially but has never received a dime of reimbursement over the years. He agreed that the cities should approach the League of Cities to try to turn this around. Mayor Meier stated that this is something that should be looked at down the road. If anyone wants further information about either of these bills please contact the city.
NKAPC Meeting – Thursday, February 20 th – 6:00 PM at Twin Oaks.
Planning & Zoning Law – seminar of Kenton County Attorney Garry Edmondson – Kenton County Public Library, Monday, March 17 th 6:30 – 8:30 PM – Mayor Meier asked Mr. Groth to find out if this will count toward continuing Education for Board of Adjustment Members.

City Administrator’s Report –

Public Hearing was held prior to tonight’s meeting re: receiving comments for a TEA-21 Grant. The City is applying for a grant to landscape the blacktopped median strip on Turkeyfoot Road, between I-275 and Mall Road. Total project cost is approximately $50,000. The grant request is for $42,000 and the City would pay $8,000. We should know sometime in June whether or not we receive the grant. It is a highly competitive grant and renaissance cities have the upper edge on receiving these grants.
On January 30 th and 31 st, Mr. Groth attended the Kentucky City Managers Association, Winter Conference. During the two days, topics shuch as Ethics, Sexually Oriented Businesses, Bond Issues, Personnel & Employment Legal Issues, Collective Bargaining, and Condemnation and Eminent Domain were discussed.
The Board of Adjustments will be meeting on the first Monday of eath month, 40:00 5:00 P.M. for training and continuing education purposes.
Finally, a special thanks to the Kenton County Road Department for the excellent job they have been doing with snow removal in the City. WE have received a few complaints, however, the Road Department has been very cooperative in addressing these issues. The complaints were: broken drainage pipe at the end of a driveway and causing ruts in the grassy areas in a few locations.
There will be a joint Open Meeting of the Kenton County Fiscal Court to include both the cities of Crestview Hills and Edgewood at Atria Summit on June 17, 2003 at 7:00 PM.

Old Business

Seocnd Reading of Ordinance 2003-1-1 – an Ordinance Providing for a Credit of its Payroll Tax Fee for New Kentucky Resident employees of the Kroger Company as Part of Kentucky Jobs Development Act (KRS 154.24.010-.010-.160, KRS 141.120, KRS 141.350 and KRS 11.407

Mayor Meier introduced Dan Tobergte of the TRI-Ed and Tom Smith and Dick Booth of the Kroger Company to answer any questions aobut the Job Incentive Plan. There were no questions.

Mr. Mando, City Attorney reported that he has reviewed the Ordinance and finds it in compliance with KRS statutes.

Motion: Harold A. Ries Second: David Kramer

Vote Call: Mr. Ries – Yes; Mr. Kramer - Yes; Ms. Jameson – Yes; Mr. Maloney – No; Laird – Yes.

Ayes: 4 Nays: 1

Motion passed.

New Business

Interlocal Agreement to Provide KPDS Storm Water Discharge Permit Services and Other Storm Water Related Services in Boone, Campbell and Kenton Counties, Kentucky –

Mayor Meier reported that some credit allowance for business with their own stormwater systems has changed from 50% to 70%. The Equivalent Residential Unit fee has changed from$5.00 per month to $3.75 per month, as stated in the document. They are also looking into reductions for low-income households. The Northern Kentucky Sanitation Department is hoping to take over all Storm Water service within 5 years.

Jeff Eger, Sanitation Department, will answer any questions. There were no questions.

Motion to allow the Mayor the authority to enter into the agreement pursuant to KRS 220.010, ET.SEQ., KRS 65.210 – KRS 65.300 – KRS 65.230. An interlocal agreement with the Northern Kentucky Sanitation District to provide KPDS storm water discharge permit services and other storm water related services.

Motion: Joseph Maloney Second: Harold Ries

Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 Absent: 1

Motion passed.

Resolution Urging Congress to Provide Full Funding of the TEA-21 Reauthorization and Funding for the Brent Spence Bridge (I-72 – I-71 Bridge) Replacement – Resolution 2003-2-1

Mayor Meier reported that the Chamber of Commerce is going to Frankfort on behalf of all the Northern Kentucky cities.

Motion: David Kramer Second: Joseph Maloney

Ayes: 5 Nays: 0

Motion passed.

Committee Reports

Public Works - Mr. Berling, Engineer and Mr. Sommerkamp, Chair of the meeting are out of town so Mr. Groth reported that the top five projects presented last meeting by Mr. Sommerkamp still stand and are in various stages of work in addition: 1.) Mr. Maloney stated that Old Crestview Hills Streets need resealing. 2.) Mr. Groth reported that Bid packages will soon go out to fix Vernon Dr. & Dixie Lane, which are on the list of streets to be fixed. 3.) Mr. Maloney asked about the crack sealing of Winding Way and Rossmoyne as a possibility this year. Mr. Groth said he would look into it.

Finance- Mr. Laird reported that the Auditing Firm has been asked to look at the performance of the Accounting Software Program.

Mayor Meier reported that the City will raise the bond protection amount for city employees, who handle city funds. The City is researching the cost of raising the limit.

Safety – Mr. Maloney asked how many officers the Police department employs. Mr. Laird answered nine. They are working on rotation of officers. Mr. Laird stated that gasoline fees are a concern at this time. The patrol cars are pretty new so no purchase is forthcoming.

Fire & EMS – Mayor Meier reported that at the last Mayor’s Meeting the Fire Chief Association discussed the Basic Life Support Ambulance Service. The Advanced Life Service ran by Trans Care has had to be subsidized in the past by St. Elizabeth Medical Center and is a financial looser charging each city $1.30 per person. Advance life shows up at about 25% of ambulance runs and many times the Basic Life Support people call them off. Ther is a possibility there will be a solution to go onto the ballot in November in an attempt to make the service County Wide in nature. In order to provide both basic and advanced life support, the Fire Chief’s Association is asking that a charge of $1.35 per person would need to be charged to households. This would be a charge placed on the property tax bills by the year 2003.

Economic Development & Zoning- Mayor Meier stated that the go ahead has been given to 328 Thomas More Parkway to continue building. Mr. Kramer stated that he has received several complaints concerning the building’s appearance as relates to the other buildings in the area. Mr. Meier stated that the building has met zoning criteria.

Mayor Meier stated that the Committee will discuss the Sexually Oriented Business Ordinance again. Hopefully this will be completed in a year.

Recreation – Mrs. Jameson reported that 1.) A trip to Renfro Valley to see the Oak Ridge Boys has been planned for June 7. 2.) Reds tickets have been bought for 4 Reds games the first will be May 22 – for the Party Deck with catered buffet – vs. the Atlanta Braves cost $30. The second on June 17 vs. the Philadelphia Phillies in Section III with no beffet fro $12. The third game July 19 vs. the Houston Astros Section III for $12 and no buffet. The fourth game is August 2 on the Party Deck with beffet for $30 vs the Giants. 3.) There will be an Easter egg hunt for the young children on April 12 from 11:00 am to 12 noon at the Mall. 4.) The annual picnic and golf outing at Summit Hills is planned for August 12 – this will be announced in the newsletter. 5.) The committee is also looking into a trip to Keeneland in October and for a December Luncheon also to be announced.

Telecommunications – No Report

Communications – There will be a newsletter out soon.

Adjournment

Motion to adjourn.

Motion: Joseph Maloney Second: Harold Ries

Ayes: 5 Nays: 0 Absent: 1

Motion passed.

______________________________

Paul W. Meier, Mayor

Attest: ______________________________

Judy Rae Cox, Acting Clerk