CITY OF UNION, KENTUCKY
MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
March 13, 2000
CALL TO ORDER
The Regular Meeting of the Union City Commission was called to order by Mayor Warren S. Moore at 7:35 p.m. on Monday, March 13, 2000 in the Union City Building Auditorium.
Members of the Commission in attendance were Mr. Jennings, Mr. Johnson, Ms. Logsdon and Mr. McClellan.
Also in attendance: Attorney Greg D. Voss represented in absentia City Attorney David W. Martin, City Clerk, Kathy Porter and City Engineer Willard H. Rusk. Several residents were also in attendance.
MINUTES
The Minutes of the regular city meeting of February 14, 2000 were presented for approval. Upon motion of Mr. McClellan that the minutes be approved, seconded by Mr. Jennings, Mayor Moore called for a vote. Motion passed unanimously. 5 Ayes - 0 Nays.
TREASURER'S REPORT
The Treasurer's report for the period ending February 29, 2000 was presented for approval. Upon motion of Mr. Johnson that the report be accepted, seconded by Mr. McClellan, Mayor Moore called for a vote. Motion passed unanimously. 5 Ayes - 0 Nays.
CORRESPONDENCE
Mayor Moore read a resignation letter received from Commissioner Gina Logsdon effective April 11, 2000.
Mayor Moore read a letter received from Kentucky Department of Transportation announcing a Public Information Meeting for Boone, Kenton, Campbell Counties to be held @ Larry A. Ryle High School on March 28, 2000 @ 6:30p.m. Regarding the Scoping Study of KY236/KY536 Improvements.
Mayor Moore read an invitation from the City of Edgewood in honor of the retirement of Louis A. Noll to be held on Saturday, April 29th 6:30p.m. Briarwood Banquet Center in Hebron, KY.
BILLS FOR PAYMENT
The bills due for payment were presented for approval. Upon motion of Mr. Jennings that the report be accepted, seconded by Mr. Johnson, Mayor Moore called for a vote. Motion passed unanimously. 5 Ayes - 0 Nays.
DEPARTMENTAL REPORT
City Engineer Willard H. Rusk, P.E., reported on the following:
PLANNING & ZONING REPORT
City of Union Representative, Mr. Randy Barlow reported on the following:
CITIZENS WISHING TO BE HEARD
Mr. Michael Trout of 1879 Whispering Trail and Mr. Joe Green of 1868 Whispering Trail requested a traffic light at U.S. 42 & Whispering Trail.
Mayor Moore directed the City Engineer to contact the Kentucky Department of Transportation about the possibility of installing at traffic light at that intersection.
OLD BUSINESS
Mayor Moore mentioned that the Union Ethics Board terms of office expired and that everyone has agreed to continue to serve in his or her current position with the exception of Robbie Robinson. Mayor Moore asked if anyone is interested to serve on the board to let us know.
NEW BUSINESS
Mayor Moore gave first reading of ORDINANCE NO. 2000-001 - AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND ADOPTING A STATEMENT OF GOALS AND OBJECTIVES FOR THE 2000-BOONE COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AS PART OF THE REVIEW OF THE CURRENT BOONE COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 100 OF THE KENTUCKY REVISED STATUTES. Mayor Moore called for a vote. Motion to approve by Mr. Jennings, second by Mr. McClellan. Motion passed unanimously. 5 Ayes - 0 Nays.
Mayor Moore mentioned that the copy machine is not working and needs a toner and new drum cartridge. He reported that in the next year this model will no longer be serviced or any parts available to fix this copier. He will have the city clerk obtain pricing and leasing options for a replacement.
Mayor Moore displayed a sketch of a city building sign that the Boone County Sign Department designed by request of Kathy Porter, City Clerk. The cost would be approximately $150.00. and installed in the front yard of the city building. The Commissioners agreed that this would be a nice addition and is much needed to identify our city building location. The Commission gave approval for the Boone County Sign Department to install the sign that they designed.
ADJOURNMENT
At 8:25 p.m., Mr. Jennings moved to adjourn the meeting. Mr. Johnson seconded the motion. Mayor Moore called for a vote. Motion passed unanimously. 5 Ayes - 0 Nays.
APPROVED
Warren S. Moore, Mayor
ATTEST
Kathy Porter, City Clerk