Public Hearing (Tax Rates) and
Special
Business Meeting
CALL TO ORDER: Public Hearing on 2006 Tax Rates
Mayor
Kirby called to order the public meeting for
Mayor
Kirby stated we should also consider that since the city will be taking over
responsibility for snow removal this year, the cost would be four to eight
times what we are paying now. We are averaging $4,000-$5,000 a year to the
county; with private subcontractors, that could increase significantly.
Dr.
Lloyd stated that concerning the contract with Rumpke, the rates most likely
will increase significantly on the next contract renewal. Mayor Kirby stated
that Rumpke has the right to reassess every quarter according to the contract.
Mr.
Sayers agreed to comments made by Mayor Kirby and Dr. Lloyd. Mr. Kelly
commented on tax revenue vs. expenditure on last year.
Mr.
Reynolds from the audience spoke about concerns of fuel cost going up and how
the city handles this when the fuel prices go down. Mayor Kirby stated that the
city has over a million dollars in a “rainy day” fund because the city has
always been conservative not only with the revenue but with what it is spent on;
as the city continues to grow, we will have to offer more services. We have
been talking with the Sheriff’s Department about providing a dedicated officer
24/7 in
Mayor
asked for a motion to take the compensating rate plus 4% which is .221 per $100
of assessed value on real property and .199 per $100 of assessed value on
personal property. Dr. Lloyd made a motion to accept the rates. Mr. Sayers
seconded the motion. Motion carried.
Mayor Kirby asked for a
motion to close the public hearing. Mr.
Sayers made the motion to adjourn the meeting.
Mr. Kelly seconded the motion. Motion
carried.
Before starting the Special
Business Meeting, Mayor Kirby stated that he was glad to see those present. The
way the city gets input about what we do right and and what we do wrong and
where the city can improve is by input from the citizens.
CALL TO ORDER: Special Business Meeting
Mayor Kirby called to order the Special Business
Meeting of the Union City Commission on
Present: Mayor Don Kirby and City
Commissioners Greg T. Lloyd, Bob Kelly, and Todd Sayers. Also present were
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Greg D. Voss (City Attorney), City Clerk
Kathy Porter, and Barry J. Burke P.E. (City Engineer).
There were eight (8) present in the audience.
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Mr. Sayers made a motion to accept the
minutes of
TREASURER’S REPORT:
Dr. Lloyd made a motion to accept the Treasurer’s
Report as of
Mayor Kirby referred to a letter from Anna
Steinle and Lynda Gauger, from
Mayor Kirby addressed the issue of the vacant
seat on the Union City Commission. He stated that we have been contacted by and
have resumes and/or letters from three (3) individuals who are interested in
this vacancy. Mayor Kirby asked if anyone was present who was interested.
Resident Patrick Reynolds introduced himself. He stated that he spent 20 years
with the New York City Fire Department, and served as Captain with the Union
Township Fire Department. He is currently retired and writing a book. He has
lived in
Tim Perkins stated that he has worked at the
Pentagon in
John Mefford stated that he has 18 years of
industrial experience and currently is a teacher at
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
At this point, Mayor Kirby stated that the
commission would go into Executive Session (closed), at
Mayor Kirby called for a motion to reconvene into
the Special Meeting after the Executive Session at
Mayor Kirby read RESOLUTION NO.
2006-013 – A RESOLUTION APPOINTING JOHN J. MEFFORD TO SERVE AS CITY
COMMISSIONER FOR THE CITY OF
Mayor Kirby administered the Oath of Office
to John Mefford.
CORRESPONDENCE;
Mayor Kirby read a letter dated
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for over two (2) years and the traffic has
gotten worse because of those using
Speeding is very much an issue. Summer time
is especially bad. Mrs. Adkins stated that she knows the road cannot be closed
but she is looking to the city for any kind of help with these traffic issues.
Mayor Kirby stated that we need to come up
with a Comprehensive Plan for the entire community because this problem is all
over. Part of the problem is that with all the new neighborhoods, even if they have
one way in and out, eventually those will have two ways in and out. Emergency
Services and Boone County Planning insists that every neighborhood has that. We
are limited in being able to close a street, but there are some other things we
can do, with police patrols, and digital signs with radar.
An audience attendee asked if speed bumps
were effective. Mayor Kirby stated that speed bumps have been tried but studies
have shown that they are not effective. One of the most effective things that
could be done would be a change in the texture of the pavement because it gets
the person’s attention. Other than stationing officers at every stop sign,
there is no fool proof way. We are open for any type of suggestions.
Mayor Kirby stated that neighborhood watches
and neighbors banding together works very well because it is your neighbors who
are speeding. He stated that he would contact the Sheriff’s Department to see
if there is anything else that can be done.
Mayor Kirby stated that being a public
street, we have had some issues from the Attorney General with that they
regulate traffic control devices, even on city and county streets. There is an
open question about if we did anything on a mass scale, whether it would be
legal or not. Mayor Kirby stated that he would have the City Administrator and
City Engineer look at that stretch of road and see what we can do initially.
Also, contact the Sheriff’s Department to see about extra patrols and come up
with a Comprehensive solution.
Mayor Kirby read a letter dated
Mayor Kirby read a letter dated
CITY ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT:
City Administrator Warren Moore was not present.
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 # 1 (2) – Mr. Burke stated that the 36-inch Interceptor
that is under construction on
Item # 7 – Mr. Burke stated that there was a
pre-construction meeting with JARCO, Inc. who is the contractor for the 2006
Street Repair Projects.
Item # 24 – Mr. Burke stated that the City of
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Mayor Kirby asked if we are in a time crunch
for making a decision on this matter; Mr. Burke stated that the contractor is
on the job. He also said that Mr. Moore and he have decided that the area in
need of repair does not look that bad. Mayor Kirby asked Mr. Burke to work with
Mr. Moore by the next meeting to come up with some type of arrangement with
PLANNING & ZONING:
Mr. Randy Barlow, Planning and Zoning Representative, was not present.
Ms. Mindy Gardt, Consultant, was not present.
Mayor Kirby stated that the Union Visioning Committee is made up of a
few citizens as well as Commissioner Kelly and himself. They meet to discuss
various things within the city. Once there are definitive findings on themes
for the city, new logo, lighting, types of facades for the commercial district,
they make those recommendations to the commission. A few things that came from
the last meeting concerned whether the traffic studies on Whispering Trail and
U.S. 42 intersection have been completed. Mayor Kirby stated that he would call
the NKADD about the possibility of grants as we pursue a community center type
of arrangement. He will also contact Kevin Costello with Boone County Planning
about Dave Geohegan and an architect approved by the city to work with them to
come up with a plan for our
OLD BUSINESS:
Second reading of ORDINANCE
NO. 2006-007 – AN ORDINANCE
ORDERING THE DEMOLITION OF THE STRUCTURE LOCATED AT
NEW BUSINESS:
First 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 SETTING
FORTH THE PROCEDURE FOR COLLECTION OF TAXES. Dr. Lloyd made a motion to approve the
Ordinance. Mr. Sayers seconded the motion. Motion
carried.
Mayor Kirby stated that one of the things the commission had to do to
replace Mr. McCormick was to replace his seat on commission. We also now have
an opening for Mayor Pro Tem who acts as Mayor when he is not able to attend. Commissioner
Lloyd has graciously agreed to serve in that capacity.
Mayor Kirby read RESOLUTION
NO. 2006-014 – A RESOLUTION
APPOINTING GREGORY T. LLOYD AS THE CITY OF
ANNOUNCEMENTS;
Date for next month’s City Business Meeting: Monday, October 9, at 7:30
p.m.
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Public Meeting to discuss the relocation of
Mayor Kirby asked if there was any other New Business. Mr. Earl Hall,
1931 Whispering Trail, spoke about his concerns that any business constructed
on the corner of Whispering Trail and U.S. 42 would not have access to his
street. Mayor Kirby stated that we will check with Planning and Zoning and find
out what is going on with that situation because business does not need to be
on a residential street.
Mayor Kirby read RESOLUTION
NO. 2006-015 – A RESOLUTION ADOPTING AND APPROVING THE EXECUTION OF A
MUNICIPAL ROAD AID DISCRETIONARY BOND FUND AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE INCORPORATED
AREA AND THE COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY, TRANSPORTATION CABINET, DEPARTMENT OF
INTERGOVERNMENTAL PROGRAMS AND ACCEPTING ALL STREETS REFERRED TO THEREIN AS
BEING STREETS WHICH ARE A PART OF THE INCORPORATED AREA. Mr. Kelly made a
motion to accept the Resolution. Mr. Mefford seconded the motion. Motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT:
No further business came before the Commission. Mr. Kelly moved to
adjourn the meeting at 8:55 p.m. Mr. Mefford seconded the motion. Motion
carried.
Signed this 9th day of October 2006.
APPROVED: ATTEST:
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Don Kirby, Mayor Kathy
Porter, City Clerk/Treasurer
Dr. Greg T. Lloyd, Mayor Pro Tem