The Minutes of the February 8, 1999, Regular Meeting was presented for approval. Upon motion of Mr. McClellan, second by Mr. Jennings, that the minutes are approved as presented, Mayor Moore called for a vote. Motion passed unanimously.

Mayor Moore mentioned a letter received from Behringer-Crawford Museum the home for Northern Kentucky's Natural, Cultural and Artistic Heritage Devou Park. They are requesting a donation of $500 from the City of Union, Kentucky. After discussion the Commission agreed not to donate.

Mayor Moore read a letter dated 3/2/99 received from resident Patricia Smith concerning several comments and issues in Gunpowder Greens that she feels are not being addressed.

 

1. Have met on a couple occasions with Union Presbyterian Church, Sanitation District No. 1 and Zaring Development to discuss the new sanitary sewer and storm water impacts on the church as well as flooding in Union downstream of the church from the Estates at Belmont. There was a meeting today of the Church committee and other departments with Administrator of Boone County that Mr. Rusk wasn't aware of until later.

    

2. Finished the slab jacking at Hempsteade and Lakeway Court reported that it didn't turn out as satisfactory as he would have liked but thinks it will hold up now until we have other repairs in the area. Still needs to be sealed around the edges.

    

3. Reported that his last meeting with Rich Hanser resident on Russwill Lane is concerned with septic tank leach lines extending into his property from his neighbor Mr. Finke. Mr. Rusk said that the two residents agreed that Mr. Hanser could go ahead and block the leach lines 5-10' from the property line.

    

4. Met with people from Northern Kentucky on the storm water problems and the Sanitation District No. 1 and they keep emphasizing to people to make sure they understand that the District will not automatically take over the storm sewer system. They have to get a plan in motion and get each city to agree with it and will require funding.

    

5. Met with Dan Riegler the second time to go over the punch list items for Sycamore Drive.

    

6. Met with a Mr. Randy Lovett at 1810 Whispering Trail that has a storm sewer under his front yard and seems to be sinking. Needs a fairly dry day to check it.

    

7. Inspected the drainage concerns at 9733 Windsor Way, Mr. Ron Doering property. Where the storm sewer is located it doesn't catch all the water and a catch basin may be needed there.

    

8. Has not received the actual increase in the storm water that could come when it's finally finished. Mayor Moore asked Mr. Rusk to find out what took place at the meeting today.

Mr. Jennings had researched various options for a complete compensation package for the city clerk. Information had been obtained regarding the figures for the County Employees Retirement System. The city clerk would be required to contribute 5% of her gross salary and the city (Employer) would contribute a rate determined by the Retirement System Board that could vary from year to year. Through this fiscal year the rate is 8.22% of gross salary and starting July 1, 1999 the rate would be 7.28% of gross salary. After discussion, Mayor Moore advised the Attorney to prepare an Ordinance for the City to participate in the County Employees Retirement System and present at next regular business meeting. Upon motion by Mr. Jennings and second by Mr. McClellan to prepare an Ordinance for the retirement plan to present at next regular meeting. Mayor Moore called for a roll call vote. Mr. Jennings - Aye, Mr. Johnson - Aye, Ms. Logsdon - Nay, Mr. McClellan - Aye, Mayor Moore - Aye.

Mr. McClellan reported the results from 134 of the 716 surveys that were mailed to Union residents regarding the U.S. 42 Union Town Plan mentioning that the surveys are still coming in. After presentation, he mentioned that the results are being updated as the surveys are received and encouraged owners to get theirs in if they haven't already. He mentioned that The Long-Range Planning Committee is interested in having approximately twelve to fifteen volunteers to serve on a Citizen/Owner Committee, this committee is going to be a hearing committee for the Union Town Plan. Mr. McClellan stated that he is going to be a liaison and can not be on the committee. The Long-Range Planning Committee will be selecting the people along with David Geohegan of the Boone County Planning Commission.