CITY OF UNION, KENTUCKY

MINUTES

REGULAR MEETING

June 14, 1999

CALL TO ORDER

The Regular Meeting of the Union City Commission was called to order by Mayor Warren S. Moore at 7:33 p.m. on Monday, June 14,1999, 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 Clerk Kathy Porter and Attorney Greg D. Voss was present in absence of City Attorney David W. Martin. Absent were Commissioner E. Johnson and City Engineer Willard Rusk. There were eight (8) people in the audience.

MINUTES

The Minutes of the May 10, 1999, Regular Meeting was presented for approval. Upon motion of Mr. McClellan, second by Mr. Jennings, that the minutes be approved as presented, Mayor Moore called for a vote. Motion passed unanimously. 4 Ayes - 1 Absent.

The Minutes of the May 18, 1999, Special Meeting was presented for approval. Upon motion of Mr. Jennings, second by Mr. McClellan that the minutes be approved as presented. Mayor Moore called for a vote. Motion passed unanimously. 4 Ayes - 1 Absent.

TREASURER’S REPORT

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

BILLS FOR PAYMENT

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

SPECIAL PRESENTATION

At this time Mayor Moore turned the floor over to Mr. Jennings for the introduction of Deputy Director Bill Fletcher, of Boone County Emergency Management. Mr. Bill Fletcher gave a twenty-five minute slid presentation on the Emergency Operations Plan and discussed year 2000 issues.

CORRESPONDENCE

Mayor Moore reported that a letter was received from Ken Palisin of the Northern Kentucky Area Development in regards to the $8,250 that needs to be placed in a restricted account for the Northern Kentucky Scattered Site Sewer Project. Mr. McClellan moved to forward a letter verifying placement of the $8250.00 in a restricted account and a copy of amended budget line item to that effect. Ms. Logsdon seconded the motion. Mayor Moore called for a vote. Motion carried. Four (4) Ayes - 1 Absent.

DEPARTMENTAL REPORT

Commissioner Johnson and Engineer Rusk were not present. Attorney Voss did not have a report on the Adkins driveway due to not having information for research.

OLD BUSINESS

Mayor Moore gave second reading of ORDINANCE NO.99-003 - AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY OF UNION, KENTUCKY TO PARTICIPATE IN THE COUNTY EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM, EFFECTIVE JULY, 1999 PURSUANT TO KRS 78.510 TO 78.990. Motion to accept second reading by Mr. Jennings. Second by Mr. McClellan. Vote was unanimous.

Mayor Moore gave second reading of ORDINANCE NO. 99 - 004 - AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING AN ANNUAL BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2000, BY ESTIMATING REVENUES AND RESOURCES AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE OPERATION OF CITY GOVERNMENT FOR THE CITY OF UNION, KENTUCKY. Mr. McClellan moved to accept second reading. Second by Ms. Logsdon. Motion carried unanimously.

Mayor Moore gave second reading of ORDINANCE 99 - 007 - AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE BID OF CSI OF NORTHERN KENTUCKY, INC. TO PROVIDE WASTE COLLECTION SERVICE IN THE CITY OF UNION COMMENCING JULY 1, 1999 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2000 AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT WITH CSI OF NORTHERN KENTAUCKY, INC. FOR WASTE COLLECTION SERVICE. Mr. Jennings moved to accept second reading. Second by Mr. McClellan. Motion carried.

NEW BUSINESS

Mayor Moore read RESOLUTION NO. 99-004 - A Municipality Authorization that checks of this municipality drawn on the PNC BANK OF BOONE COUNTY, and orders for transfer or withdrawal of the funds of this municipality on deposit in said bank, in whatever form, shall be signed by any one of the following officers. Motion to approve by Mr. McClellan. Second by Mr. Jennings. Motion carried.

Mayor Moore presented an oral first reading of ORDINANCE NO. 99 - 008 - AN ORDINANCE AMENDING BUDGET ORDINANCE 99-004 REGARDING PLACEMENT OF RESTRICTED SCATTERED SITE SEWER FUNDS. Mr. Jennings moved to accept first oral reading. Second by Mr. McClellan. Motion carried.

Three bids were received for Landscape/Mowing Services and were officially opened on Thursday, June 10,1999 by City Engineer Willard Rusk. Bidders were Twin Trimming Lawn Care & Landscaping, T & M Lawn Care and Menefee's Lawn Care. After all bids were evaluated using the same number of mowings, Menefee's Lawn Care was considered the lowest bidder by $67.00. Based on City Engineer, Mr. Rusk's recommendation, Mr. Jennings moved to accept Menefee's Lawn Care as the successful bidder. Second by Ms. Logsdon. Motion carried unanimously.

Mr. Jennings was concerned with the taxing amount for the Emergency Medical Services and Fire Department. Attorney Voss will check and see what the process is whether it is monitored by the Judge Executive's Office or what steps can be taken to make sure the proper taxation is being used.

Mr. McClellan asked the support of the Commissioners on the Union Town Plan. Per a Kentucky Post article on 6/7/99, by reporter Crystal Harden wrote that the Town Plan is dying. Mr. McClellan encouraged everyone to attend Planning and Zoning meetings to encourage progress. These meetings are generally held every two weeks with one this coming Thursday.

Mr. and Mrs. Webster was present tonight in the audience to address the Commission regarding the weeds not being cut around their property that Mr. Erpenbeck owns and the procedures of enforcing the city ordinance. Mr. Jennings asked about the Ordinance on weeds. Attorney Voss elaborated that we can enhance the Ordinance. Mayor Moore stated that once the grass gets above eight inches, when the city receives complaints then the City has five days to mail out a notice to the owner and then the owner has five days to be in compliance. Attorney Voss will review the present Ordinance and possibly add repeat nuisances language.

ADJOURNMENT

Mr. McClellan moved to adjourn meeting at 9:01 p.m. Second by Mr. Jennings. Motion carried unanimously.

APPROVED: ATTEST:

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Warren S. Moore, Mayor Kathy Porter, City Clerk