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:

  1. He reported that Windsor Way concrete repair for new Sanitary Sewer that Erpenbeck installed is 99% completed.

  2. He reported that Michels Concrete Construction completed repairs on Windsor Way, Tudor Lane & Hempsteade. Waiting for weather to break for the sealing to be completed.

  3. He received a reply to a letter that was sent to Mr. Gripsover about repairing a road that was damaged by a concrete truck from work being done at his property. Received an estimate from Michles for approximately $1827.00. He will get with Attorney Voss for advice on sending another letter to Mr. Gripsover.

  4. He asked Mr. Menefee to restore and landscape the area where a drainage pipe was installed near the entrance into the City Building.

  5. He reported that Len Riegler Blacktop Company Inc. has the base road at the Union Rice Cemetery completed in preparation for the asphalt surface. This will be completed when the Asphalt Company opens.

  6. He had spoke with Mrs. Kim Roper resident on Gunpowder Road about streetlight and cable. These were two items, which she was promised when she moved to the city. Mr. Rusk is checking on both items.

  7. He inspected the entrance to the new addition of Hempsteade and near the first house on the right there has been a lot of mud on the street and had talked with Trumble Concrete Company about it.

  8. He is preparing to talk with Mr. T.W. Jones about Lassing Green subdivision maintenance. Mr. Rusk asked about the responsibility of the asphalt path that goes to the school and about the white board fence along Rice Pike & U.S. 42.

PLANNING & ZONING REPORT

City of Union Representative, Mr. Randy Barlow reported on the following:

  1. He updated the Commission on the Union Town Plan.

  2. He reported that the Seltman and Daugherty property has been sold and the plans are laid out for developing the properties on the basis of the Union Town Plan being adopted.

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