Regular Business Meeting
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CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Pro Tem Dr. Greg T. Lloyd called to
order the Regular Business Meeting of the Union City Commission on Monday,
October 9, 2006, at 7:30 p.m.
Present: Mayor Pro Tem Dr. Greg T. Lloyd and City
Commissioners Bob Kelly, John Mefford and Todd Sayers. Absent: Mayor Don Kirby. Also present were
Greg D. Voss (City Attorney), City Clerk Kathy Porter, and Barry J. Burke P.E.
(City Engineer).
Present in audience attendance were Melinda
Gardt, Mike Trout, Paul McKibben (Boone County Recorder) and Brenna Kelly
(Kentucky Enquirer).
MINUTES:
Mr. Kelly made a motion to accept the minutes
of September 15, 2006 as presented. Mr. Sayers seconded the motion. Motion
carried.
TREASURER’S REPORT:
Mr. Mefford made a motion to accept the
Treasurer’s Report as of September 30, 2006 as presented. Mr. Sayers seconded
the motion. Motion carried.
CORRESPONDENCE:
Dr. Lloyd read the invitation from PNC Bank
dated October 3, 2006, for the Inaugural Meeting of the Union Business
Association, scheduled for October 18, from noon-1:00 p.m., at the Union City
Building. The purpose of this organization is to encourage the growth of local
businesses. The group will meet once a month for a casual lunch and will host
various speakers.
DISCUSSION:
The hours for Trick-or-Treat were discussed.
Mr. Sayers made a motion to officially set the hours for Tuesday, October 31,
2006, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Mr. Mefford seconded the motion. Motion carried.
CITY ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT;
City Administrator Warren Moore was not
present.
Dr. Lloyd stated that there are several
issues Mr. Moore has been tackling, one being the Volpenhein property. The
status has not changed. The sewer construction company is using his property as
a staging area, and any sort of activity to improve the property would be
difficult if not impossible. The grass has not been cut, or the vines covering
the front of the building removed, both of which could have been done. Dr.
Lloyd stated that we need to see movement on improvements. Attorney Voss will
get a letter to him asking for evidence of progress.
Dave Geohegan, Boone County Planning and
Zoning Commission, spoke concerning the site plan on the southeast end of
Whispering Trail, on the Kirby property. There are access limitations on U.S.
42.
PLANNING & ZONING:
Mr. Randy Barlow, Planning and Zoning
representative, stated that we need to keep in mind the overall plan as
compared to personal interest because a lot of people in the city like
Dave Geohegan referred back to Whispering
Trail –
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Mr. Geohegan reviewed the Union Town Plan. He
went over the history, etc. of the Union Town Plan and how it got to where it
is now. He also stated that, in reference to
CITY ENGINEER REPORT:
Mr. Burke’s monthly report had been provided to the Commissioners prior
to tonight’s meeting. Mr. Burke discussed and improvised on several items.
Item # 2 – Mr. Moore is aware of the sewer crossing on
Item # 4 – Mr. Burke gave an update on the 2006 Street
Repair Project(s) on Indian Hill and Ivy Pond. We have had three to four
complaints and we are working with those complaints, in terms of failure of the
contractors to give adequate notification of when the work would start. The
contract calls for at least fourteen (14) hours notification.
Item # 10 – Mr. Burke stated that, due to a complaint, Mr.
Moore requested that he look at the intersection of
Item # 6 and # 7 – Mr. Burke addressed the sump pump
situations along
Item # 14 – Mr. Burke stated that Mr. Moore and he have been
dealing with the situation with repairs on
Dr. Lloyd stated that the commission would
approve the expenditure of $16,406.20 to finish the project on
Ms. Mindy Gardt, Consultant, stated that she would have a member work
with the NKADD to obtain a grant concerning the community center. She stated
that in reference to the traffic light at Whispering Trail, a letter has
already been sent by the mayor. Ms. Gardt stated that we are going to push
forward with the design for the
OLD BUSINESS:
Second reading of ORDINANCE
NO. 2006-007 – AN ORDINANCE
ORDERING THE DEMOLITION OF THE STRUCTURE LOCATED AT
Second reading of ORDINANCE
NO. 2006-008 – AN ORDINANCE
LEVYING AND FIXING THE TAX RATES OF
THE CITY OF UNION, KENTUCKY, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2006-2007; LEVYING SAID TAX
UPON REAL AND TANGIBLE PROPERTY; FIXING THE DATE OF PAYMENT, DISCOUNT PAYMENT,
DELINQUENCY AND INTEREST CHARGES; FIXING THE PURPOSE THEREFORE; AND
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SETTING FORTH THE PROCEDURE FOR
COLLECTION OF TAXES. Mr. Sayers made a motion to approve the
Ordinance. Mr. Kelly seconded the motion. Motion
carried.
NEW BUSINESS:
Dr. Lloyd read RESOLUTION NO.
2006-016 – A RESOLUTION MODIFYING THE TERMS UPON WHICH THE CITY OF
Dr. Lloyd asked if there was any other new business. Mr. Burke stated
that in reference to utility lines crossing U.S. 42, The Drees Company was
making application to Duke Energy, and they would strongly be encouraged to do
a direct bore. There will be a cost factor to consider.
Mr. Burke mentioned Mr. Moore’s proposal to compile a snow removal bid
contract. Mr. Burke will provide further information at a later date, if
requested.
Mindy Gardt asked if the business properties on
Mr. Burke asked Mr. Geohegan if anyone had adopted a model property
maintenance code. He stated that it is being worked on.
ANNOUNCEMENTS;
Date for next month’s City Business Meeting: Monday, November 13, 2006,
at 7:30 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT:
No further business came before the Commission. Mr. Kelly moved to
adjourn the meeting at 9:19 p.m. Mr. Sayers seconded the motion. Motion carried.
Signed this 13th day of November 2006.
APPROVED: ATTEST:
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Don Kirby, Mayor Kathy
Porter, City Clerk/Treasurer