CITY OF UNION, KENTUCKY
MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
May 10, 1999
CALL TO ORDER
The Regular Meeting of the Union City Commission was called to order by Mayor Warren S. Moore at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, May 10,1999, in the Union City Building Auditorium.
The following members of the Commission were present: Mr. Jennings, Mr. Johnson, 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. There were three (3) people in the audience.
MINUTES
The Minutes of the April 12, 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.
Ms. Logsdon arrived at 7:33 p.m.
TREASURER’S REPORT
Mr. Jennings made a motion to approve the treasurer's report as presented, second by Mr. McClellan. Motion passed unanimously.
BILLS FOR PAYMENT
After a brief discussion Mr. McClellan moved to pay the bills as listed, second by Ms. Logsdon. Motion passed unanimously.
CORRESPONDENCE
Mr. McClellan reported that one more survey on the U.S. Hwy 42 re-routing had been received.
DEPARTMENTAL REPORT
Mr. Johnson and City Engineer Willard Rusk had inspected the trench drain repairs on Hempsteade Drive, asphalt patching on Hempsteade and Bayswater, and concrete curb repairs on Churchill Drive. The Sanitation District has inspected the storm sewers at 9734 Windsor Way in the cul-de-sac and at 1810 Whispering Trail. There will be a plan prepared and repairs completed as quickly as feasible.
A decision was made to remove certain trees from the Cemetery, which will be accomplished when new trees are available, and at proper planting time for the new trees.
The repair work on the storm sewer pipe at Mt. Zion Road and Sycamore Drive should be finished by tomorrow.
Regarding the installation of Subdivision Street lights, operation costs and type of lights will have to be decided by preparation of a new ordinance. Continuation of current procedure until passage of the new ordinance. City Engineer had attended Library Construction meeting on Union Library and BlockBuster Video; both progressing well. The driveway on Adkins property was checked and it is determined that 61/2 feet is on right away which belongs to the City of Union. Mr. Adkins was present to ask the City to repair the damage to his driveway, which he considered to be the Contractor or the City's fault. He has concerns with water running under his driveway, which he believes will undermine his driveway. The City Engineer advised that in his professional opinion that there is nothing wrong with the driveway, his suggestion was to repair the crack with sealer. The City Engineer was instructed to get exact measurements, price, and copy of previous contract showing who did the paving. A possibility of getting another engineer to inspect the work to make sure it was constructed right. At that time a decision will be made to what procedure to take in order to solve Mr. Adkins concern.
An easement was located regarding stormwater, sanitary sewer and water for property at 1868 Whispering Trail.
A bridge inspection report had been made for the bridges at Clarkston Lane and Churchill Drive and information provided to the new Insurance Company.
Mr. Webster was complaining on the weeds growing up on his fence again. This has become a hassle for him to get the property owner to cut them. Mayor Moore asked Attorney Voss to review the Ordinance on weeds and provide stronger language regarding enforcement.
NEW BUSINESS
Mayor Moore gave first 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 first reading by Mr. Jennings. Second by Mr. Johnson. Vote was unanimous.
A brief discussion in some changes in the proposed budget. Ms. Logsdon would like to attend some sessions to enable her to learn more about government. $2000.00 will be added for attendance and travel expenses. An additional $1800.00 added to cemetery fund for removal of trees.
Mayor Moore gave first 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. Ms. Logsdon moved to accept first reading. Second by Mr. Jennings. Motion carried unanimously.
Mayor Moore read the preamble to first reading of ORDINANCE NO. 99 - 005 - AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING TO INCORPORATED TERRITORY OF THE CITY OF UNION, KENTUCKY, CERTAIN UNINCORPORATED TERRITORY ADJACENT TO THE PRESENT BOUNDARIES OF THE CITY OF UNION AND BEING IN THE AREA COMMONLY REFERRED TO AS A PART OF THE HEMPSTEADE SUBDIVISION, CONTAINING 28.211 ACRES MORE OR LESS, SAID TERRITORY LYING SOUTHEAST OF THE PRESENT CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF UNION, KENTUCKY. Mr. McClellan moved to accept first reading. Second by Mr. Johnson. Vote was unanimous.
Mayor Moore read the preamble to ORDINANCE NO. 99 - 006 - AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING TO INCORPORATED TERRITORY OF THE CITY OF UNION, KENTUCKY, CERTAIN UNINCORPORATED TERRITORY ADJACENT TO THE PRESENT BOUNDARIES OF THE CITY OF UNION AND BEING IN THE AREA COMMONLY REFERRED TO AS A PART OF THE HEMPSTEADE SUBDIVISION, CONTAINING 11 ACRES MORE OR LESS, SAID TERRITORY LYING SOUTHEAST OF THE PRESENT CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF UNION, KENTUCKY. Motion to accept first reading by Mr. Johnson. Second by Ms. Logsdon. Vote was unanimous.
Mayor Moore read in its entirety 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. McClellan moved to accept first reading. Second by Mr. Jennings. Motion carried.
Mr. McClellan had received some calls pertaining to scheduling of waste collection service. Mayor Moore stated that the contract would provide the information and the schedule would be published in the Boone County Recorder.
Mr. Jennings had met with Kevin Costello concerning a bookstore wanting to locate on US Hwy 42. The zoning might not be compatible; there was a discussion of a countywide ordinance regulating this type business as to types of materials used.
Mr. Johnson moved to adjourn meeting at 9:11 p.m. Second by Mr. McClellan. Motion carried unanimously.
APPROVED: ATTEST:
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Warren S. Moore, Mayor Kathy Porter, City Clerk
Date: June 14, 1999