Public Hearing for Municipal Road Fund & Local Government Economic Assistance Funds Mayor Moore called the public hearing to order at 7:15 p.m. The purpose of the public hearing was to hear written and oral comments or suggestions regarding the anticipated funds to be used for repair of streets and designated areas in the amount of $16,439.79. No oral or written comments were received by 7:27p.m. Therefore, Mr. McCormick made a motion to close the hearing and seconded by Mr. Kirby. Motion passed.

Mayor Moore called the regular business meeting of the Union City Commission to order at 7:30 p.m. in the Auditorium of the Union City Building.

Commissioners in attendance were Mr. Jennings, Mr. Kirby, Mr. McClellan and Mr. Mr. McCormick.

Also, in attendance were Attorney Greg Voss in the absence of City Attorney David Martin, City Clerk Assistant Ruth Meadows and City Engineer Willard Rusk.

Mr. McClellan made a motion to accept the Regular Business Meeting Minutes of May 14, 2001 as presented and seconded by Mr. Kirby. Motion passed.

Treasurer’s Report as of May 31, 2001 was read and presented for acceptance by Mayor Moore. Motion made by Mr. Kirby to accept as presented and seconded by Mr. McCormick. Motion carried unanimously.

A motion to pay the bills as presented by Mr. McCormick and seconded by Mr. McClellan. Motion carried unanimously.

Bid Opening for Waste Collection Service for the Fiscal Year July 1, 2001 through June 30, 2002.

Mayor Moore opened and read the following company Bidders and their bid amounts:

• Bavarian………………………………….$8.00 cost per unit/per month

• CSI Waste Services…………………….$7.31 cost per unit/per month

• Rumpke of Kentucky, Inc………………$7.25 cost per unit/per month

Rumpke of Kentucky, Inc. being the apparent lowest and best bid, Mr. Kirby moved to accept their bid. Seconded by Mr. Jennings. Vote was unanimous. Mr. Greg Rumpke was concerned about the number of units being specified in the bid specifications due to new developments, he will proceed with a house count audit.

Mike Madlom and Gene Proffitt presented information to the Commissioners about their Ryle High School Kick-off Classic Sporting event. Their aim was to really promote the event to benefit the area and include other areas in all types of sports. They want to get the support of the City, County and the Board of Education. One of their main concerns was traffic control and signage to provide for a possible involvement of 5,000 to 20,000 fans at different events. Mayor Moore thanked them for their presentation and suggested they contact the Boone County Fiscal Court.

Representative Randy Barlow reported on the following:

1. A public hearing sign is posted for building a cell tower on the Lewis farm near Hempsteade Subdivision and across from Plantation Pointe the hearing will be June 27^th at 7:00p.m.

2. There has been a trend of temporary signs being placed in the right-of-ways. The Enforcement Committee will have a meeting to discuss how to address the matter on June 25^th at 2:00p.m. the location has not been established at this time. Mayor Moore asked Mr. Rusk to attend this meeting.

3. Subdivision Regulations are being updated, Union Town Plan will take care of part of this, but the City should be giving some consideration for the rest of the area.

Landscaping/Mowing Service proposals were received and opened by City Engineer Willard H. Rusk on Tuesday, June 5, 2001 at 3:00p.m. in the City of Union Auditorium. The following bid amounts were received:

1. Bluegrass Service Company……………$28,345.00

2. Merkle Lawn Care………………………. $30,545.00 Alternate Bid…..$43,610.00

3. Baker Lawn Care…………………………$20,458.00 Alternate Bid…..$30,833.00

4. Cut & Trim Lawn Care………………….. $17,425.00

Bids were studied and calculated for the best possible service to the City. Upon the recommendation by Mr. Rusk that Baker Lawn Care presented the appropriate bid, a motion was made by Mr. McClellan to accept Baker Lawn Care’s alternate bid of $30,833.00. Mr. Jennings seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.

Mayor Moore asked if there were any further items Mr. Rusk needed to present.

1. Skyline Chili is progressing and will be obtaining an Encroachment Permit, as they will be making a cut in the road and placing of sidewalks in the right-of-way.

2. Cable Contracting Company has obtained an Encroachment Permit and completed installation of underground cable to the cul-de-sac on Tudor Lane.

3. Met with the Cable Contracting Company about cable installation at the new house on Whispering Trail. The City has received and approved an encroachment for the trench drain by the building contractor.

4. Received call from Jeff Storey who may be doing concrete work on Whispering Trail, city has storm sewer easement in this area.

5. Found controller bad for irrigation system at the Lassing Green Subdivision entrance area and will meet at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday with A-Sprinkle-Above Sprinkler Company.

6. A plum tree needs to be replaced in the cemetery garden plot, told Garden Club to go ahead and replace it.

7. Had a complaint about the street crumbling on Whispering Trail, which will be one of the areas where the city spends some money soon.

Mr. Kirby wanted to know the status of the petition about speed problems in Lakepointe Court, citizens are still complaining and concerned. Suggestions on speed bumps, if they could legally be installed. Also, maybe Boone County Police could patrol more often and issue speeding tickets was discussed. Also traffic calming was discussed for all areas of concern in the city.

First reading ORDINANCE NO. 01- 002 An Ordinance Amending The City Of Union, Kentucky Annual Budget For The Fiscal Year July 1, 2000 Through June 30, 2001 By Estimating Revenues And Resources And Appropriating Funds For The Operation Of City Government. Motion to accept first reading by Mr. McCormick and seconded by Mr. Jennings. Motion carried unanimously.

Mayor Moore presented copies of the proposed budget for the Fiscal Year July 1,2001 through June 30,2002 to the Commissioners for their review and discussion. Mayor Moore stated that he had worked on having a balanced budget and a surplus that could be used for a city park, which has been a priority to comply with citizen’s comments in the new reconstruction. Each figure was explained. Due to the new Mowing/Landscape contract, the Public Works Appropriations was changed from $76,000.00 to $92,050.The estimated Fund Balance $511,894.00.

Mayor Moore requested a recess to make the proper changes. Motion to recess by Mr. Jennings at 8:55p.m. and seconded by Mr. McCormick. Motion passed. Meeting reconvened at 9.00p.m. All Commission members were present.

First reading of ORDINANCE NO. 01- 003 - An Ordinance Adopting The City Of Union, Kentucky Annual Budget For The Fiscal Year July 1, 2001 Through June 30, 2002, By Estimating Revenues And Resources And Appropriating Funds For the Operation Of City Of Union, Kentucky. Mr. Jennings moved to accept first reading seconded by Mr. McCormick. Motion passed unanimously.

First reading of ORDINANCE NO. 01- 004 - An Ordinance Accepting The Bid of Rumpke To Provide Waste Collection Service In The City Of Union, Kentucky Commencing July 1, 2001 Through June 30, 2002 And Authorizing The Mayor To Enter Into A Contract With Rumpke For Waste Collection Service. Mr. McClellan so moved to accept first reading with a second from Mr. Kirby. Motion passed unanimously.

RESOLUTION NO. 01-006 - A Resolution Accepting The Bid Of Baker Lawn Service To Provide Landscape/Mowing Services In The City Of Union Commencing July 1, 2001 Through June 30, 2002 And Authorizes The Mayor To Enter Into A Contract With Baker Lawn Service. Motion to approve by Mr. Kirby and seconded by Mr. Jennings. Motion carried.

Mr. McClellan had reported at the May 14^th meeting that his response from the Kentucky Department of Transportation was not too favorable as to the City’s plans to the Union Town Plan. A more positive approach was needed. Mayor Moore responded that he would draft a letter to our Senators and Representatives to ask for cooperation.

No further business, Mr. McCormick moved to adjourn the meeting at 9:10pm. Mr. Kirby seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously.

APPROVED: ATTEST:

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Warren S. Moore, Mayor Kathy Porter, City Clerk

Date: July 9, 2001