CITY OF UNION, KENTUCKY
COMMISSION MEETING
MINUTES
February 11, 2002
Mayor Warren S. Moore called the regular business meeting of the Union City Commission to order at 7:30p.m. in the Auditorium of the Union City Building.
Commissioners in attendance were: Jonathan Jennings, Don Kirby, Wayne McClellan and Gary McCormick.
Also present were: City Clerk, Kathy Porter, City Engineer Willard H. Rusk and Attorney Greg D. Voss in absence of City Attorney David W. Martin, Randy Barlow, Union Planning & Zoning Representative, Chief District Engineer Samuel H. Beverage, Kentucky Department of Transportation, David Estes and Gary Walters of David Estes Engineering Inc.
Mr. McCormick made a motion to approve the Regular Business Meeting Minutes of January 14, 2002 seconded by Mr. Kirby. Motion carried unanimously.
Treasurer’s Report as of January 31, 2002 was read and presented for acceptance by Mayor Moore. Motion to accept as presented was made by Mr. Jennings and seconded by Mr. McClellan. Motion carried unanimously.
BILLS FOR PAYMENT:
Mayor Moore presented the bills for payment for review. Motion to pay the bills as presented was made by Mr. Kirby and seconded by Mr. Jennings. Motion carried unanimously.
CORRESPONDENCE:
Mayor Moore recognized Michael Moore of 2073 Clarkston Lane in the audience tonight and commented that Mr. Moore is running for State Representative and has inquired about the use of the city building on the third Monday of each month at 6:00p.m. for the Democratic meetings. After discussion, the Commission agreed to provide Michael Moore a key to enter the city building.
CITY ENGINEER REPORT:
City Engineer, Willard H. Rusk reported on the following:
1. Willard introduced Dave Estes and Gary Walters of Estes Engineering Inc. Mr. Estes gave a brief history about his company and what they can do for the city. The Commission asked them some questions regarding street repairs and if they are familiar with the Union Town Plan. Willard mentioned that Jim Curry now works for Estes Engineering and brings a lot of sanitary expertise to the company.
2. Whispering Trail pavement repair will be going out for bid this month and a recommendation will be introduced and possibly awarded at the next month meeting.
3. Willard commented that new subdivisions such as Arbor Springs will inundate us when the new U.S. 42 is completed he recommended that we obtain someone now that is interested in Union to keep up with the new development. It will be in the best interest of the city to have someone start in the beginning rather than after the development becomes a nightmare.
4. Several residents have requested that Bayswater Drive have more stop signs. Mr. Rusk agreed and had the Boone County Sign Department install them at four places on cross streets. People were complaining of drivers speeding.
5. Sycamore Drive sanitary sewer project is getting close to bidding. Two sites of the seven scattered sewer site projects are almost complete, two are out for bid and Sycamore Drive will probably be next. Nance and Kopser properties are the real bottlenecks with Sycamore Drive sanitary sewers.
6. Received a letter from the Sanitation District that the easements on the Indian Hill lift station work would be recorded and copy sent to us.
7. Received a letter regarding Census Boundary and Annexation for review.
8. Will be meeting with Jim Wenstrup regarding the drainage swell on Pickett Run. Steve Berling gave us a preliminary cost estimate to complete the work.
9. Reviewed two Phases for lights in Arbor Springs Subdivision, Phase 2 Part A & Part B. At the last meeting the City Commission agreed to use High Pressure Sodium lights. Mr. Rusk gave Cinergy the okay on the locations, which won’t change. Mr. McClellan commented that Sodium High Density lights are what the Commission decided and that is what will be installed.
10. Received a call from Mrs. Mary Noe about a leak in her basement. The old age of the house contributes to the drainage concerns and this was discussed with Mrs. Noe and her son. Received a call from Mr. Stanley Bond with the same kind of problem.
11. Removed a snow shovelhead out of the storm sewer drain on Glenfield Court.
12. Received a call from Ingrid Funken on Wilshire Court about the entrance to her driveway. Discussed this with her and informed her that when the street is complete it should be okay.
13. Sent certified letter to Keith Hill on Whispering Trail regarding an encroachment permit. No one picked up that letter. The earlier letters were personally delivered. Mayor Moore asked Attorney Voss to write a letter to Mr. & Mrs. Hill.
KROGER REPORT:
Mr. McCormick reported that he met with Jack Cassin, Union Kroger Store Manager regarding the noise complaint received from a resident of Sherman Court that is being generated by delivery vehicles servicing the store. Mr. Cassin had indicated to him that Kroger is proceeding to undertake certain actions to mitigate the problem. These have included: (i) a self-imposed curfew which limits their truck deliveries to the hours of 7:00a.m. to 10:00p.m., (ii) directing their truck drivers (exclusive of those operating refrigerated truck units) to turn off their engines while their trucks are docked or waiting to enter dock space, and (iii) directing their truck drivers not to blow their horns in an effort to communicate their arrival and entry into the dock area. Kroger will make reasonable additional efforts to address this problem. They are proceeding to place signage in the vicinity of the dock delivery area, install additional vegetation on the top of the slope to help buffer / absorb any noise generated by Kroger’s service delivery vehicles. Also, they are rerouting certain drain lines behind their store in connection with the storm water system and will update us on the progress of this matter.
LASSING GREEN LIGHTING:
Mr. Mark Chaffins resident of Lassing Green asked the Commission why was he not notified that Lassing Green was getting streetlights installed. Mayor Moore gave him the history on the streetlights for Lassing Green. Comments were made that our city policy is to provide streetlights. Mr. Chaffins would have liked the city to notify the residents to let them know that streetlights were going to be installed. Now he is stuck with three lights around his home and questioned if the light could be screened because he does not want the streetlights. Mr. Kirby will make arrangements to meet with him and address any concerns that he might have regarding the lights around his home. Willard mentioned that there are other people in Lassing Green that are concerned about the lights.
PLANNING & ZONING REPORT:
Mr. Randy Barlow, City of Union Representative had no report.
OLD BUSINESS:
No old business presented.
NEW BUSINESS:
KDOT PRESENTATION
Mr. Samuel Beverage, Chief District Engineer, Kentucky Department of Transportation Cabinet, District Six was present tonight to give an update on the road projects in the Union area. Mr. McClellan had prepared a list of questions concerning the New US 42 & Mt. Zion Road. Mr. Beverage gave an overview of what is currently happening regarding funding on current projects as it pertains to the six year plan. He gave a tentative date on when the road construction would start on the rerouting of U.S. 42 and Mt. Zion Road. Mr. Beverage covered some items but indicated each question would be researched and an answer provided to the City Commission.
ADJOURNMENT:
Mr. Jennings moved to adjourn the meeting at 9:05 p.m. Seconded by Mr. McClellan. Motion carried unanimously.
APPROVED: ATTEST:
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Warren S. Moore, Mayor Kathy Porter, City Clerk
Date approved: March 11, 2002