CITY OF UNION, KENTUCKY

Public Hearing (MRA/LGEAF Funds)

 Regular Business Meeting

MINUTES

Monday, August 14, 2006

 

CALL TO ORDER:

Mayor Kirby called the Public Hearing on the Municipal Road Aid Fund Use hearing to order at 7:30 p.m. Monday, August 14, 2006. He stated that this is done every year to solicit comments from citizens regarding the use of our Municipal Road Aid Funds and Local Government Economic Assistance programs funds.  We have allocated this year $359,060 in Municipal Road Aid Fund and $11,850 in the Local Government Economic Assistance Fund. We typically use these funds for infrastructure road improvements, maintenance, etc. We will have a lot of this coming up this year. Mayor Kirby asked if anyone had any specific earmarks for these funds this year. Mayor Kirby stated that it could be used for sidewalks, in response to a question from the audience.

 

Mayor Kirby asked for a motion to adjourn. Mr. Kelly made the motion. Mr. Sayers seconded the motion. Motion carried.

 

CALL TO ORDER:

Mayor Kirby called the Regular Business Meeting of the Union City Commission to order at 7:32 p.m.                                                                                              Monday, August 14, 2006.

 

Present: Mayor Don Kirby and City Commissioners Greg T. Lloyd, Bob Kelly, Todd Sayers and Gary McCormick. 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 Andrea Remke (Kentucky Enquirer), Mike Trout, Paul McKibbon (Boone County Recorder) and Tim Perkins.

 

MINUTES:

Mr. Kelly made a motion to accept the minutes of July 10, 2006 as presented. Mr. Sayers seconded the motion. Motion carried.

 

TREASURER’S REPORT:

Mr. McCormick made a motion to accept the Treasurer’s Report as of July 31, 2006 as presented. Dr. Lloyd seconded the motion. Motion carried.

 

CORRESPONDENCE:

Mayor Kirby read the resignation letter from Gary A. McCormick, City Commissioner, who resigned from the position of City Commissioner due to moving from the City of Union. Mayor Kirby stated that Mr. McCormick has served the city longer than he has and stated that Mr. McCormick has the ability to choose his words carefully, to think about issues before he comments, so that when he does, it is very intelligent, and it adds to the conversation. Mayor Kirby stated that he is going to miss this attribute and expressed his appreciation to Mr. McCormick for all that he has contributed.

 

Mayor Kirby read an email from resident Patrick T. Reynolds, who is interested in the City Commission seat vacated by Gary McCormick.

 

Mayor Kirby read an email from John J. Mefford, who is interested in the City Commission seat vacated by the resignation of Gary McCormick.

 

Mayor Kirby read correspondence from Tim Perkins, who is interested in the City Commission seat vacated by the resignation of Gary McCormick.

 

Mayor Kirby stated that it is his intent to appoint someone at the next city meeting to the newly vacated commission seat. We will allow a month for anyone else who may be interested to submit their desires to us. It will be discussed then announced at the next meeting.

 

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SPECIAL RECOGNITION and PROCLAMATIONS:

Mayor Kirby stated that the heavy attendance at the meeting was due to honoring the Ryle High School Kentucky State Fast Pitch Softball Champions. He clarified that the team finished with a 38-7 record. Mayor Kirby stated that he is very excited for the team; that it was a great accomplishment. He thanked the team for representing our community, with integrity, and with honor. Head Coach Bill Matteoli was not present but Assistant Coach Stephanie Swanger was. Andrea Hendricks, a Senior on the team, spoke for the team and expressed their being proud to have been able to represent Northern Kentucky.

 

Mayor Kirby asked Assistant Coach Swanger to provide the names of the Coaching Staff and Team to the city clerk

so that this information could be made part of the public record. Each player was asked to introduce herself and her position on the team.

 

Mayor Kirby asked the Coach and members of the team to come forward to receive their Proclamation, which he read. Mayor Kirby informed the team that signs would be placed at the entrances to the city in honor of the team.

 

CITY ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT:

City Administrator Warren Moore made a short report. He discussed the complaints from Charles Scroggins, who is on the Union Village HOA. Mr. Scroggins submitted a list of several items which Mr. Moore is in the process of reviewing and will let Mr. Scroggins know what the city can and cannot help him with.

 

Mr. Moore was present at the city building on July 28 for the bid opening on street repairs. This will be covered in the City Engineer’s Report.

 

Mr. Moore attended the Boone County GIS Meeting on August 3. Updates now are downloaded directly from Boone County to our computers so that GIS no longer is required to come to our office to perform this service.

 

Mr. Moore received a response from Jeff Earlywine on the snow removal problem. He did send information pertaining to their bid process and a sample contract. Mr. Moore stated that he will put together a draft bid document based on their criteria and provide it to the City Engineer for review; this will then be sent on to Attorney Voss. It should then be put out for bid.

 

Mr. Moore received a set of drawings from P&Z for construction of a one-story office building to be on the John Kirby property at the intersection of U.S. 42 and Whispering Trail.

 

Mr. Moore has a meeting scheduled on August 15 with P&Z to discuss plans received from Neyer Properties for the Collette land.

 

Mr. Moore stated that on August 15 there would be a presentation at the city building concerning tax software by a company from Richmond.

 

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 – Mr. Burke stated that the District’s Interceptor Sewer System has started. The 36-inch interceptor sewer (South) was awarded to Howell Contractors.

 

Item # 1 (4) – Mr. Burke stated that the quarterly report was signed by Mr. Moore and hopefully in the mail by the due date. He stated that it is important that we be more accountable on the quarterly reports. Mr. Burke stated that we have started some of the land surveying part of the effort of working with the city attorney in terms of easements.

 

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Attorney Voss has done some of the title work and we have some templates in terms of what the Sanitation District is expecting relating to the approximately fifty-five (55) property owners impacted.

 

Item # 3 – Mr. Burke inspected the Pickett Run surface drainage improvement, which looked good. He has heard no complaints concerning this project. Mr. Burke suggested holding back some money in the event the contractor would need to return to re-seed. He recommended holding back $350.00 until germination has taken place.

 

Item # 4 – Mr. Burke stated that work has also started on the Hartwood Court drainage improvement. This project is a little more difficult than the one on Pickett Run due to the wet soils but the work delayed is moving forward.

 

Item # 6 – Mr. Burke stated sidewalks along Richmond Road have been installed. In response to a complaint the

paving work is excellent. Restoration is pending. JPS Construction is under contract to have performed the work, but questions remain due to his statement that all other work would be completed within one (1) day. JPS Construction would be contacted. .

 

Item # 11 and Item # 12 – Mr. Burke stated that the city approved a Resolution pertaining to the two drainage/safety issues on Lakepointe Drive and Brandsteade Drive.

 

Item # 13 – Mr. Burke addressed the surface drainage runoff problem at 9008 Richmond Road, concerning resident Kevin Ashley, who has a three-lot surface water area drainage problem that caused rutting in his side yard. Contact was made to Arlinghaus Builders regarding efforts to resolve the problem via an additional connection. Arlinghaus has stated that no further work will be done by them. Mr. Burke stated that Boone County Public Works has been informed to perform the needed repairs as expedient and inexpensive as possible within the limits of the public right-of-way only.

 

Item # 17 – Mr. Burke stated that Wetherington Boulevard is being worked on by BCPW. The City of Florence has stated that no repairs could be made by them since they had not accepted this portion of Wetherington for maintenance. BCPW should complete this repair in a week or two.

 

Item # 19 – Mr. Burke addressed a similar problem at the intersection of Sherman and Braxton, with storm water over sidewalk. There is no place for the water to go, since there are no catch basins on our side of the street. Mr. Burke suggested working out some type of agreement with Kroger.

 

Mr. Burke referred back to the 2006 Union Street Bids. He stated that we received three (3) bids, which he passed on to Attorney Voss. Mr. Burke stated that Jarco, Inc. was the prime contractor, with two (2) subcontractors.   Mr. Burke recommended that Jarco be awarded the contract. Mayor Kirby stated that we must make sure that Jarco’s contract is tight. Mr. Burke stated that he was not aware of any negatives pertaining to this company.

 

Mayor Kirby asked for a motion to accept the bid of Jarco, Inc. for $109,029.25. Dr. Lloyd moved to accept the bid. Mr. Kelly seconded the motion. Motion carried.

 

PLANNING AND ZONING:

Mr. Randy Barlow, Planning and Zoning Representative, was not present.

 

UNION VISIONING COMMITTEE:

Ms. Mindy Gardt, Consultant, was not present.

 

At this point, Mr. McCormick spoke about his tenure with the City of Union. He stated that former mayors and commissioners have been excellent stewards of the city’s resources. There has never been a discussion that centered on anything except what was believed to be in the best interest of the citizens of Union. Mr. McCormick wanted to

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make this point for anyone who may be interested in the vacant commissioner seat. Mr. McCormick also thanked

everyone for the time they worked together.

 

OLD BUSINESS:

No Old Business was presented.

 

NEW BUSINESS:

Mayor Kirby read ORDINANCE NO. 2006-007 – AN ORDINANCE ORDERING THE DEMOLITION OF THE STRUCTURE LOCATED AT 10015 OLD UNION ROAD. Dr. Lloyd made a motion to approve first reading of the Ordinance. Mr. Sayers seconded the motion. Motion carried.

 

City Clerk Kathy Porter mentioned that a public hearing will be held next month regarding the 2006 tax rate

calculations.

 

Mr. Trout stated that the state has not cleaned U.S. 42 yet. There still are a lot of rocks, rubber tire pieces and an old battery that needs to be removed.

 

ADJOURNMENT:

No further business came before the Commission. Mr. McCormick moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:25 p.m. Mr. Kelly seconded the motion. Motion carried.

 

Signed this 15th day of September 2006.

 

 

APPROVED:                                                                        ATTEST:

 

 

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Don Kirby, Mayor                                                       Kathy Porter, City Clerk/Treasurer