CITY OF UNION, KENTUCKY
COMMISSION MEETING
MINUTES
January 14, 2002
Mayor Warren S. Moore called the regular business meeting of the Union City Commission to order at 7:32 p.m. in the Auditorium of the Union City Building.
Commissioners in attendance were: Mr. Jonathan Jennings and Mr. Wayne McClellan.
Absent were: Mr. Don Kirby, Mr. Gary McCormick and City Clerk Kathy Porter.
Also present were: City Engineer Willard H. Rusk and Attorney Greg D. Voss in absence of City Attorney David W. Martin, Randy Barlow, Union Planning & Zoning Representative, and Col. Les Hill, Boone County Sheriff Department.
Mr. McClellan made a motion to approve the Regular Business Meeting Minutes of December 10, 2001 seconded by Mr. Jennings. Motion carried unanimously.
Treasurer’s Report as of December 31, 2001 was read and presented for acceptance by Mayor Moore. Motion to accept as presented was made by Mr. Jennings and seconded by Mr. McClellan. Motion carried unanimously.
BILLS FOR PAYMENT:
Mayor Moore presented the bills for payment for review. Motion to pay the bills as presented was made by Mr. McClellan and seconded by Mr. Jennings. Motion carried unanimously.
CORRESPONDENCE:
Mayor Moore read e-mail from Cindy Nelson of Union Village about Kroger Noise. Mr. McCormick met with Jack Cassin but is not present tonight. Kathy will call Ms. Nelson and explain that we are waiting to hear from Mr. McCormick.
CITY ENGINEER REPORT:
City Engineer, Willard H. Rusk reported on the following:
1. 1. Met with Jim Winstrup and Steve Berling developer representatives of Scheben Company for Union Village Development regarding the Pickett Run complaint by the Creech’s.
2. 2. Skyline Chili – Erpenbeck placed pipe and berm and sidewalk has been extended. Our street is OK but water still goes to U.S. 42. May wait for new water line along U.S. 42.
3. 3. Richmond Road sign is now in place.
4. 4. Released bond on Richard Berhiet property on Whispering Trail.
5. 5. Fax from T.W. Jones, where State wanted construction easement on 42 at Lassing Green. Didn’t want to put fence back up. Willard has written letter to State asking for property to be put back in original condition.
6. 6. Icing problem in Union Village. Mr. Dennigan’s superintendent has been notified.
7. 7. Residents on Bayswater are asking for more stop signs. Willard will be putting three (3) in.
8. 8. Keith Hill’s driveway is in. Amount of mud is reduced. Willard has reminded Mr. Hill of necessity to clean up and repair piece of city concrete cracked by cement mixer.
9. 9. Willard has fielded questions about Gunpowder Creek bridge project.
10. 10. Orange markings on Mt.Zion Road are prospective future waterline marks.
11. 11. Lights are up in Lassing Green.
12. 12. Willard has recommended Dave Estes Company to replace him. Market Director for Estes, Gary Walters addressed Commission about the company. Willard is seeking to wrap up his current projects and phase out.
PLANNING & ZONING REPORT:
Mr. Randy Barlow, City of Union Representative had no report.
OLD BUSINESS:
Mayor Moore read MUNICIPAL ORDER 02-001 Authorizing the Boone County Sheriff’s Office to establish a substation in the Union City Building.
NEW BUSINESS:
Mayor Moore read RESOLUTION 02-001 A Resolution authorizing the Boone County Sheriff’s Office to enforce the Princes of the City of Union. Motion to accept by Mr. McClellan. Mr. Jennings seconded the motion and motion carried unanimously.
Mayor Moore read RESOLUTION 02-002 A Resolution accepting the bid of Larry Bowman for Snow Removal services. Motion to accept by Mr. Jennings. Seconded by Mr. McClellan and motion carried unanimously vote.
Mr. McClellan would like to invite the Department of Transportation Cabinet to address the Commission at the February meeting about proposed March starting date for work on US 42.
Mayor Moore read letter from Cinergy about street lighting in Arbor Springs. Mayor Moore believes the Developer should pay for the installation. City Engineer Willard Rusk will call Cinergy and request High Pressure Sodium instead of Mercury Vapor and inquire about what it would take to meet IES standards.
Mayor Moore read RESOLUTION 02-003 A Resolution setting the City Clerk/Treasurer’s salary by establishing a seven percent (7%) raise. Motion to accept by Mr. McClellan. Seconded by Mr. Jennings and motion carried unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT:
Mr. Jennings moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:20 p.m. Seconded by Mr. McClellan. Motion carried unanimously.
APPROVED: ATTEST:
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Warren S. Moore, Mayor Kathy Porter, City Clerk
Date approved: February 11, 2002