The Regular Meeting of the Union City Commission was called to order by Mayor Pro Tem Eddie Johnson at 7:32 p.m. on Monday, August 9,1999, in the Union City Building Auditorium.

The following members of the Commission were present: Mr. Jennings, Ms. Logsdon and Mr. McClellan. Also present were City Engineer Willard Rusk, City Clerk Kathy Porter and Attorney Greg D. Voss was present in absence of City Attorney David W. Martin. Absent was Mayor Warren S. Moore. There were four (4) citizens in the audience residents Mr. and Mrs. Webster, Mr. Adkins and Dixie News correspondent, Julie Futscher.

The Minutes of the July 12, 1999, regular-meeting minutes was presented for approval. Upon motion of Mr. Jennings, second by Mr. McClellan that the minutes be approved as presented, Mayor Pro Tem Johnson called for a vote. Motion passed unanimously.

Mr. McClellan made a motion to approve the treasurer's report as presented, second by Mr. Jennings. Motion passed unanimously.

Mr. McClellan moved to pay the bills as listed, second by Mr. Jennings. Motion passed unanimously.

CORRESPONDENCE

Attorney Voss mentioned that a fax had been received from InterMedia that their AccuWeather channel would be replaced with Weatherscan for their customers. A letter from Channel 9 informing of the comprehensive, informative web site that is available. Also, a letter from Mr. Adkins stating that he is having trouble getting his car in his driveway and feels this is a right-of-way problem. A letter had been received from the Public Affairs Department regarding the availability of the new Northern Kentucky Chamber Map showing recent updating of the area.

1. City Engineer Willard Rusk addressed Mr. Adkin's problem of his car dragging when he enters his driveway. The right-of-way will be marked and Mr. Rusk will meet with Mr. Adkins and try to solve his problem, possibility after tonight's meeting.

2. Had a conversation with Boone County Jailer, John Schickel concerning cutting the trees in the cemetery, there is some new procedures concerning using the services of prisoners with which we need to comply.

    

3. The weeds on the Webster's' property are being mowed. Mr. and Mrs. Webster thanked the Commission for their street light they feel safer.

4. A bid notice has been placed in the Boone County Recorder for resurfacing and miscellaneous repairs to Churchill Drive.

5. The documentation has been completed for the Census Bureau and it appears that all the information is satisfactory.

6. Windsor Way will be finished after Churchill Drive is completed. The encroachment permit for Mr. and Mrs. Richard Berhiet, 1915 Whispering Trails has been finalized. The Berhiet's have installed a 1-4' culvert in lieu of 2-4' culvert and road embankment; therefore they have assumed responsibility for problems caused by the encroachment.

7. A problem exists in Section J of Hempsteade Drive because of storm water velocity flows down the street after a storm, the detention pond is not well maintained, not an efficient erosion control measure and could possibly be a sedimentation problem. Boone County Public Works has been contacted (Paul Buchanan).

No old business was presented.

A Public Hearing will be held on Thursday, August 12, 1999 at 6:30 P.M. regarding the placement of a fast food drive-through in the Union Village Shopping Center. Request is by Joseph L. Trauth, Jr. on behalf of the Kroger Company. Hearing will be here at City Building.

Mr. Haines contacted Attorney Voss regarding the removal of the old Sugartit Cemetery graves into the Union Rice Cemetery. After discussion by Commission and the reading of a notice found in the cemetery file by Attorney Voss, Mr. Jennings moved to allow the remains of one body to be placed in one grave and designate the group of graves as the "Old Sugartit Cemetery". Second to the motion by Mr. McClellan. Motion passed. Mayor Pro Tem Johnson indicated that if the City's proposal were accepted that every effort would be made to identify the remains of each body.

Mr. McClellan announced the next meeting of the U.S. 42 Union Town Center will be August 19, 1999 at 6:00 P.M. It is very important for everyone concerned to be present to show their support and their input. These meetings present different proposals that are imperative to the future to the City of Union.

Mr. Jennings moved to adjourn meeting at 8:31p.m. Second by Mr. McClellan. Motion passed.

APPROVED: ATTEST:

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Warren S. Moore, Mayor Kathy Porter, City Clerk