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Mayor Warren Moore called the Union City Commission meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. Present were Commissioners Jack Hunt and Wayne McClellan. City Clerk Kathy Porter and City Engineer Willard Rusk. Absent were Commissioner Eddie Johnson, Jack Johnson and City Attorney David W. Martin. Attorney Greg D. Voss was present in absence of David W. Martin.

MINUTES:

Mayor Moore noted that all Commissioners had copies of the minutes of the regular business meeting of October 12, 1998. Commissioner Hunt moved that the minutes be approved. The motion was seconded by Commissioner McClellan and carried unanimously.

Commissioner McClellan made a motion to approve the treasurer's reports as presented. Commissioner Hunt seconded the motion and the motion carried unanimously.

BILLS FOR PAYMENT:

The bills for payment were reviewed. Commissioner Hunt made a motion to pay bills as presented. Commissioner McClellan seconded and the motion carried unanimously.

CORRESPONDENCE:

Mayor Moore read a letter received from Sanitation District No.1 dated October 27, 1998. The Sanitation District is currently developing and reviewing plans for the creation of a regional stormwater program for the Northern Kentucky area. Mayor Moore gave the original letter to City Engineer Willard Rusk and advised him to get in contact with them.

Mayor Moore mentioned that Mr. Paul Moran dropped off a note before the meeting started tonight concerning some questions of an article that ran in the Boone County Recorder dated November 5, 1998, Headlined: 15 miles of streets added to county work. According to the article new streets have been added to the county public works roster of county-maintained streets and included in that was Hempsteade and Ivy Pond. Mayor Moore turned the original letter and a copy of the article that Mr. Moran provided to Attorney Voss and advised Attorney Voss to find out what the County means because Mr. Moran has some questions.

Mayor Moore noted that Commissioner E. Johnson couldn’t be here tonight he had a prior engagement and turned the floor over to City Engineer Willard Rusk.

CITY ENGINEER REPORT:

City Engineer Willard Rusk provided the Commission with updates on the following projects:

Mr. Rusk mentioned that he had talked with Commissioner E. Johnson today who wanted to inform the Commission that he had met with City Engineer Willard Rusk two days ago and went over all the items that have been completed this month.

1. Michels had completed a repair in an area where water ponded that was due to a construction error to Pond Ridge Court and Golden Pond Drive. Replaced curb and feathered blacktop into it. This repair took a good bit of time and was done at no cost to the City. Also, another repair was made at the intersection of Golden Pond and Willow Brook Court, which is the only street that crosses Golden Pond and the subgrade was getting soft.
2. Churchill Drive replaced about two feet of bridge approaches on each side all the way across the road because it was settling there like it does on most bridges. That was finished this week. The curbs on Churchill Drive are scheduled for the end of this week or beginning of next week.
3. Sycamore Drive surface course has been completed. Some "punch list" items will be corrected soon.
4. Has touched base with Tony Browne who owns a vacant lot on Whispering Trails he has replaced the private storm sewer that crosses his property; he took off both ends and replaced them with proper slope. It is not built according to Boone County storm sewer standards because this is a private storm sewer. Although, water comes in and out it is just crossing his property. The easement that’s on his property for the storm sewer is in an area that you have to dig a valley to get the water to run across it. The easement is of little value to anybody.
5. Reported that Lassing Green approach (Rice Pike) has been fixed and still intending to talk to them about getting the lake cleaned up. Was asked to write letters and intends to do that. Not sure who is going to pay for the nice berm that they have between U.S.42 and their cul-de-sac. Mr. Costello of Boone County Planning Commission answered that it’s either: A) Through a Homeowners Association Agreement because its some of the features in that subdivision or B) It’s platted as part of a lot. He mentioned that he would double check and let us know.
6. Attended a pre-construction meeting on the library, getting information on how they are going to hook up storm sewers and tie into Braxton Drive.
7. Checked the gabions several times and we haven’t received enough water to tell how they are working. Mayor Moore mentioned that he stopped by Mr. Paul Moran’s house and checked the gabions and Mr. Moran is very pleased as well as his neighbor. Mr. Rusk mentioned that he spoke with Mr. Pasquale (across the street) and he is still very happy with the fencing as well as the new people that have moved into Mr. Goyer's old house at the 78" storm sewer.

ORDINANCE NO. 98-008 – An Ordinance proposing to annex to and make part of the incorporated territory of the City of Union, Kentucky, certain unincorporated territory contiguous to the present lying south and west corporate limits of the City of Union, Kentucky. Commissioner McClellan made a 0motion, with second from Commissioner Hunt that Ordinance No. 98-008 be passed and approved on second reading and the motion carried unanimously.

ORDINANCE NO. 98-009 – An Ordinance modifying the traffic status of Sycamore Drive from a two-way street designating Sycamore Drive as a one-way street; and providing penalties for violations of this ordinance. Commissioner Hunt made a motion, with second from Commissioner McClellan that Ordinance No. 98-009 be passed and approved on second reading and the motion carried unanimously.

ORDINANCE NO. 98-010 – An Ordinance amending article 31, section 3149 and article 40 "definitions" of the Boone County zoning regulations and allowing for parking and/or storing recreational vehicles in the incorporated territory of the City of Union, Kentucky. Commissioner McClellan made a motion, with second from Commissioner Hunt that Ordinance No. 98-010 be passed and approved on second reading and the motion carried unanimously

NEW BUSINESS:

Mr. Kevin P. Costello, Executive Director Planning & Zoning and Mr. David Geohegan, Director, Planning Services were present tonight to advise the City Commission on the Union Town Plan as to the results of the public hearing that was held at the Larry A. Ryle High School on October 26, 1998. After presentation. Mayor Moore asked Commissioner McClellan to work with the Planning Commission in revising the Union Town Plan and consider the residents concerns in an update.

ADJOURNMENT:

There being no further business for consideration, Commissioner Hunt, moved to adjourn, seconded by Commissioner McClellan and the motion carried unanimously. The Commission adjourned the regular business meeting of November 9, 1998 at 8:20 p.m.

ATTEST: APPROVED:

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KATHY PORTER, CITY CLERK WARREN S. MOORE, MAYOR

Date: December 14, 1998