Mayor Warren S. Moore called the Regular Meeting of the Union City Commission to order at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, January 8, 2001 in the Union City Building Auditorium.

Mayor Moore administered the Oath of Office to the newly elected Commissioners, Gary McCormick, Jonathan Jennings, Wayne McClellan and Don Kirby.

The following were also in attendance: Attorney Greg D. Voss was present in absence of City Attorney David W. Martin, City Clerk Kathy Porter, and City Engineer Willard Rusk. There were four people in the audience.

The Regular Business Meeting Minutes of the December 11, 2000 meeting was presented for approval. Mayor Moore noted two minor changes, one being under Correspondence in the third paragraph to state no problem instead of reason. The second change would be under New Business in the fifth paragraph, it should read students "have" instead of "has". Mr. McClellan moved to approve minutes with changes seconded by Mr. McCormick. Motion carried unanimously.

Mayor Moore read the Treasurer's Report and called for a vote to accept as presented. Mr. Jennings made a motion to accept the Treasurer’s Report and seconded by Mr. McClellan. Motion carried unanimously.

The bills for payment were reviewed. Mr. Jennings made a motion to pay the bills as listed and seconded by Mr. McCormick. Motion carried unanimously.

Mayor Moore read a letter from Lisa Wilson of the Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce regarding the hosting of a series of Business/Government meetings. The meetings would help to develop communications for development in the different entities. Mayor Moore stated that he had no problem with the program as the City of Union already has the Union Town Plan and would prefer not to be involved at the present time.

Mayor Moore announced that information had been received from the Kentucky League of Cities they will be holding a Newly Elected Officials Workshop, January 24, 2001 @ the Ft. Mitchell Drawbridge Inn and anyone who is planning on attending are to notify the City Clerk to make reservations.

Mr. Randy Barlow was absent to the death of his father.

City Engineer Willard H. Rusk, P.E. provided the Commission with updates on the following:

1. Contacted Boone County Public Works to get additional salt at troublesome locations.

2. Put up the Christmas lights on the tree in front of the city building.

3. Spent time on the environmental protection flood plain maps that were lacking a lot of clarity and will be turning in the report soon. A letter may be drafted for the Mayor to sign.

4. GIS Advisory Board meeting, which has been scheduled for January 10th, has

   been changed to January 31^st. Mr. Rusk commented that if there would be anything that anyone would like for him to cover at this meeting to let him know. Mayor Moore asked for Mr. Rusk to find out specifically what it would take to tap in to them. Willard commented that the GIS Department Boone County Planning & Zoning would install the GIS information on our computer as soon as we are ready.

5. The survey of the Cemetery will be on a CD, scheduled to meet with Greg Larison on January 24^th and expecting a draft to be available.

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Mayor Moore read RESOLUTION NO. 2001-001 - A RESOLUTION APPOINTING JONATHA JENNINGS AS THE CITY OF UNION, MAYOR PRO TEM. Motion to accept the appointment by Mr. McCormick and seconded by Mr. McClellan. Motion carried unanimously.

Mayor Moore asked the Commission for a volunteer to serve as Commissioner of Public Works. Mr. Kirby volunteered. Motion to nominate Mr. Kirby was made by Mr. McClellan and seconded by Mr. Jennings. Motion carried unanimously.

Mayor Moore read RESOLUTION NO. 2001-002 – A RESOLUTION APPOINTING DON KIRBY AS COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC WORKS FOR THE CITY OF UNION, KENTUCKY. Motion to pass Resolution No. 2001-002 was made by Mr. Jennings seconded by Mr. McCormick. Motion carried unanimously.

Mayor Moore elaborated on a resolution regarding setting the salary of the City Clerk. He commented that Kathy has been an efficient clerk with a limited background when hired. She has attended educational workshops and sessions to attain the title of Certified Municipal Clerk, also has done much to improve office management and functions of the City. The budget will be modified to cover the increase.

Mayor Moore read RESOLUTION NO. 2001-003 - A RESOLUTION SETTING THE SALARY OF THE CITY CLERK/TREASURER. Mr. McClellan moved to accept the Resolution and seconded by Mr. Jennings. Motion carried unanimously.

Mayor Moore read RESOLUTION NO. 2001-004 – A RESOLUTION THAT CHECKS OF THIS MUNICIPALITY DRAWN ON THE PNC BANK OF BOONE COUNTY, AND ORDERS FOR TRANSFERS OR WITHDRAWAL OF THE FUNDS OF THE MUNICIPALITY ON DEPOSIT IN SAID BANK, IN WHATEVER FORM, SHALL BE SIGNED BY ANY ONE OF THE FOLLOWING OFFICERS. Mr. McCormick moved to accept the Resolution and seconded by Mr. Kirby. Motion carried unanimously.

Mayor Moore discussed with the Commission the need of establishing an ordinance for a position of sexton for the city’s Union Rice Cemetery and establishing rules for the upkeep and welfare of the cemetery. The position of sexton was seen necessary due to the fact that Eddie Johnson has left his seat of City Commissioner. Mr. Johnson has not been approached about taking on the position. After much discussion, the Commission agreed to offer the position to Mr. Johnson before advertising it. The Commission decided that the sexton should receive a salary of one hundred dollars monthly for his duties.

Mayor Moore gave first reading of ORDINANCE NO. 2001-001 – AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING THE OFFICE OF CITY SEXTON/CEMETERY MANAGER, AND ESTABLISHING RULES CONCERNING UNION RICE CEMETERY, FOR THE CITY OF UNION, KENTUCKY. Motion to pass on first reading was made by Mr. McClellan and seconded by Mr. McCormick. Motion carried.

Mr. Rusk commented that Eddie Johnson deserves a lot of credit for making the cemetery a place, which the residents can be proud of.

Mayor Moore commented that there is a need of finding someone to do the janitorial services for the city building because his wife who was doing the work for their son is no longer able to do the work. He asked the City Clerk to call around and get bids for discussion at the next city business meeting.

The meeting on the Boone County Comprehensive Plan will be held January 31, 2001 at Ryle High School at 6:30p.m.

Upon motion of Mr. Jennings, second by Mr. Kirby that the Regular Meeting be adjourned, Mayor Moore called for a vote. Motion carried unanimously. The time being 8:32p.m.

APPROVED: ATTEST:

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WARREN S. MOORE, MAYOR KATHY PORTER, CITY CLERK

Date: February 12, 2001