CITY OF UNION, KENTUCKY
Regular Business Meeting
MINUTES
Monday, April 12, 2004
CALL TO ORDER:
Mayor Don Kirby called the Regular Business Meeting of the Union City
Commission to order at 7:30 p.m., Monday, April 12, 2004
Present: Mayor Don Kirby, Commissioners: Gary McCormick, Wayne
McClellan, Jonathan Jennings and Warren Moore.
Also present were Greg D. Voss (City Attorney), Kathy Porter (City
Clerk/Treasurer.) Larry Foppe, President,
Foppe Technical Group and Barry Burke, P.E., P.L.S., Engineer, Foppe Technical
Group.
Visitors: Signing the attendance list were Mike Trout and Gregory
Lloyd.
MINUTES:
After reviewing the past meeting minutes presented, Mayor Kirby asked
for any comments or corrections. Mr. McClellan moved to dispense with reading
of the minutes and accept as presented.
Mr. McCormick seconded the motion.
Motion passed.
TREASURER' REPORT:
Mayor Kirby read the Treasurer's Report of March 31, 2004. The report
being in balance, Mr. Moore moved to accept the Treasurer's report. Second to
the motion by Mr. Jennings and motion carried.
BILLS FOR PAYMENT:
Mr. Jennings made a motion to approve monthly bills presented. Mr. Moore seconded the motion. Motion passed.
CORRESPONDENCE:
Due to the departure of Dave Estes and Jim Curry from Foppe Technical
Group, several engineering firms sent letters of interest to provide
engineering services to the city. Presently, Foppe has provided prompt and
informative service and it is felt that the city will remain within their
competent services. Letters of appreciation will be forwarded to those firms
expressing their interest.
PLANNING & ZONING:
Randy Barlow, P & Z Representative was not present.
CITY ENGINEER
REPORT:
Lawrence Foppe introduced Barry Burke to the Commission. Mr. Burke PE PLS will serve as the contact
person for the city. Foppe Technical
Group also provides
services for Geotechnical and Environmental issues. The initial report
included follow-up of complaints and information provided by Matthew Gramza, PE. Mr. Burke had been briefed and had basically
gone around and inspected some of the problems himself. The following issues were
discussed:
1.
Regarding the
complaints of storm water and street conditions on Windsor Way and Tudor Lane. Final plans and specifications for bid and
construction will be prepared.
2.
Regarding the
sewer restoration not completed at 1635 Sycamore Drive. Contractor (Krebs) will be contacted for
status of their schedule and city will be advised.
3.
Huge bumps and
signage at entrance/exit U.S. 42 & Whispering Trail have created a traffic
problem. The person complaining had been given information to contact the state
and contractor. Mr. McClellan will provide Mr. Burke direct contact information
with Lawrence Construction and the KDOT, so the problem can be studied for a
solution.
4.
Crosswalk
Striping for Wetherington Blvd. and Lancashire Drive was discussed. Mayor Kirby wants project completed as soon
as possible as children are already walking to school. Two copies of a
preliminary plan were handed out. It
was decided that inspections be made regarding all streets needing crosswalks
and lane striping including Braxton, Gunpowder Greens and the Library. When
appropriate jurisdictions are determined, Foppe will prepare the final plans,
details, specifications and bidding and forward to the city. The city will sign off for Boone County Road
Dept. to perform the work.
OLD BUSINESS:
The need for sidewalks to be installed in front of the vacant lots
along Richmond Road, Braxton Drive and Library near Kroger was discussed. Attorney Greg Voss will check the legal
aspects according to Boone County Subdivision Regulations requiring the
installation of sidewalks after two (2) years as a safety precaution for
pedestrians. The Commission recommended
that Foppe proceed with research of the planning commission’s regulation
regarding enforcement; and, work with the Public Works Director to notify the
property owners affected and the cause of the sidewalks to be installed.
NEW BUSINESS:
Speed problems and rough patches on Mt. Zion Road/US 42 and the Gunpowder Bridge was discussed. Mr. Burke will inspect these areas and forward a report. Also, he will research several speed control devices to avoid Speed Bumps or Humps being used and make recommendations. Mr. Moore brought up the need for a look at parking at the cemetery due to future construction and the dirt pile look’s bad and needs moved. The Engineer will inspect and present recommendations.
ADJOURNMENT:
No further business to come before the Commission, Mr. McClellan moved
to adjourn meeting at 8:10 p.m. Mr. Moore
seconded the motion. Motion carried.
APPROVED: ATTEST:
___________________ _____________________________
Don Kirby, Mayor Kathy
Porter, City Clerk/Treasurer
May 10, 2004