CITY OF UNION, KENTUCKY
MINUTES
CITY COMMISSION MEETING
JULY 8, 2002
The Regular Meeting of the Union City Commission was called to order by Mayor Warren S. Moore at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, July 8, 2002 in the Union City Auditorium.
Commissioners in attendance: Mr. Kirby, Mr. McClellan and Mr. Jennings. Absent Mr. McCormick.
Also present were City Clerk Kathy Porter, City Engineer Willard Rusk, David Estes, Jim Curry and Gary Walters of Estes Engineering Inc. Planning and Zoning Representative Randy Barlow and Attorney Greg D. Voss in the absence of City Attorney David W. Martin.
Mr. McClellan moved to accept presentation of June 10, 2002 regular meeting minutes with a correction to the word (was) which should have been spelled out as (waste) under correspondence received from Boone County Solid Waste Coordinator. The word is located in the first paragraph in the last sentence. Motion to accept with correction seconded by Mr. Kirby. Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Jennings moved to accept the Treasurer’s Report as of June 30, 2002 as presented and seconded by Mr. Kirby. Motion carried unanimously.
Mayor Moore presented the bills for payment for review. Motion to pay the bills by Mr. McClellan and seconded by Mr. Jennings. Motion carried unanimously.
A letter received from Mayor Diane Whalen of Florence asking the City of Union to install a short section of sidewalk on the portion of Farmview Drive that is actually in the City of Union. City Engineer Willard Rusk will report on this letter later on the Agenda.
Christy Snelling, Real Estate Supervisor for Kroger addressed concerns and a follow up on items in a February 22, 2002 letter. Mayor Moore expressed that to his knowledge that Kroger had complied with the City’s requests.
Brian Harvey is working on his Boy Scout merit badge called Citizenship in the Community. Brian had written the Mayor with his concerns about the expansion of Mt. Zion Road. Mayor Moore will respond with a note.
Mayor Moore announced that a Public Hearing would be held on July 15, 2002 at 6:30 p.m. at the Union City Building. The hearing is to request the Union Board of Adjustments for a Conditional Use Permit to allow construction of a Temple (Church) and school at 1290 Mt. Zion Road.
A notice has been received that US-Net our Internet Service Provider has been purchased by NuVox Communications.
Mayor Moore read RESOLUTION NO. 02-005 appointing David E. Estes Engineering, Inc. to the position of City Engineer effective June 12, 2002. Motion to accept by Mr. McClellan and seconded by Mr. Jennings. Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Willard Rusk, P.E., reported on the following:
1. Several calls have been received from people with concerns on the request for a temple to be built on Mt. Zion Road. This could possibly be a traffic problem.
2. Have been working on the site plan of Grace Fellowship Church off Gunpowder Road.
3. Talked to Mr. Ron Vasco about the detention pond behind Kroger determining what the drainage entails, and silting concerns.
4. Arbor Springs Phase 3 has been approved; a copy will be turned over to David Estes Engineering Firm along with previous plans.
5. A Richmond Road resident had a complaint on noise of concrete trucks making deliveries early in the morning. The development is in Florence jurisdiction. The drivers were working early because of the heat, will contact someone to see if noise can be kept at a minimum.
6. Regarding Mayor Whalen’s request for City of Union to install a section of sidewalk on Union’s responsibility of Farmview Drive. Per specifications for a 4-foot wide sidewalk that would include handicap accessibility would be approximately $4000.00. A 4-foot wide sidewalk would be cheaper than a 5-foot and provide a suitable sidewalk as found in most of Union. Bids will be taken and could possibly be completed in 2 months. Mayor Moore will draft a letter to Mayor Whalen.
7. Regarding the proposed Kroger Fueling Station, they have been informed of requirements and specifications on their lighting, concrete, drainage etc., which will depend primarily on their decisions. Wendy’s were informed of similar things required in a letter.
8. A letter was forwarded to Bill and Barbara Coughlin explaining research of surveys regarding their concerns and explaining easement needed for proper water drainage as required in approved plans.
Mr. Rusk expressed his enjoyment of working for the City of Union the past few years. He will work with Dave Estes Engineering in getting them updated on existing projects.
Mayor Moore thanked Willard for his devoted work and maybe there might be a “Willard Rusk Day”.
Mr. Barlow reported that the application for a cell tower on Mt. Zion Road had been withdrawn. He had attended a recent meeting where the topic was that a property located within the Union Town Plan would like to be annexed by Florence. This request was because the property owner felt he would have better services especially sewage, which Union cannot provide. Much discussion on how Florence could change Union’s goal of how the City wants to be developed, if we have to wait on the Sanitation District to construct a new sewage plant. This could be several years away. Florence has its own collection system and has ample capacity. It is the consensus of the Commission that something has to get started toward sewer development such as availability of bonds, maps and getting information together to proceed. The City has a wonderful Union Town Plan that needs to put in place for future generations. This will take cooperation from federal, state and local government bodies.
Second reading of ORDINANCE NO.: 2002-003: An Ordinance adopting an annual budget for the fiscal year July 1, 2002 through June 30, 2003, by estimating revenues and resources and appropriating funds for the operation of city government for the City of Union, Kentucky. Motion to accept second reading by Mr. Kirby and seconded by Mr. Jennings. Motion carried unanimously.
An ad is to be placed in the Boone County Recorder for a volunteer to serve on the Union Board of Adjustment due to a vacancy.
First reading of ORDINANCE NO.: 2002-004: An Ordinance relating to the adoption and approval of zoning regulations, including text and zoning map, as part of the update review and amendment of the current Boone County Zoning regulations applicable to the City of Union, Kentucky. Mr. McClellan moved to accept on first reading. Mr. Kirby seconded the motion and the motion carried unanimously.
First reading of ORDINANCE NO.: 2002-005: An Ordinance enacting and adopting a supplement to the Code of Ordinances of the City of Union Kentucky. Motion to accept on first reading by Mr. Kirby and seconded by Mr. Jennings. Motion carried unanimously.
A copy of the supplement to the code is available for Commissioners.
Mr. McClellan mentioned that Larry Trenkamp from the Department of Transportation informed him that the bid on US 42 improvement will probably be on August 23rd.
Mr. Rusk reported there are few problems with construction of Gunpowder Bridge presently and everything looks good for a project of this magnitude in such a congested area.
Mayor Moore mentioned that the month of November the Commission meeting will fall on Veterans’ Day and needs to be rescheduled. The Commission agreed to schedule the meeting for the first Monday, November 4, 2002 because of the holiday. The City Clerk will publish a public notice in the Boone County Recorder.
Mr. David Estes and Mr. Gary Walters thanked the Commission for the opportunity to serve the City of Union and to Mr. Rusk for his cooperation in helping in the transition to his firm.
Mr. Jennings moved to adjourn meeting at 8:30pm. Seconded by Mr. Kirby. Motion carried unanimously.
APPROVED: ATTEST:
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Warren S. Moore, Mayor Kathy Porter, City Clerk
Date: August 12, 2002