KENTON COUNTY FISCAL COURT

M I N U T E S

APRIL 26, 2005, 7:00 p.m.

The regular meeting of the Kenton County Fiscal Court was called to order at the Independence Courthouse.  Present at the meeting were Judge Executive Ralph A. Drees; Commissioners Dan Humpert, Barbara Black and Adam Koenig; County Attorney Garry Edmondson; County Treasurer Ivan Frye; Human Resources Director Joe Shriver; Police Chief Bill Dorsey; Jailer Terry Carl; Emergency Management Director Ed Burk; Public Works Director Joe Murphy; Special Projects Manager Ralph Bailey; Court Reporter Cathy Johnston; and Guests.

Deputy Judge Executive Scott Kimmich was absent because of illness.

Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance

The invocation was given and pledge of allegiance led by Commissioner Koenig.

Approval of Minutes

Judge Dress asked for approval of the minutes for April 12, 2005.  Commissioner Humpert moved for approval with corrections given to the court clerk; seconded by Commissioner Koenig.  The minutes were unanimously approved with the vote of aye.

Delegations

There were not any delegations to appear before the court.

General Business

There was not any general business brought before the court.

Resolutions

Public Hearing-A public hearing in order to receive public input and comment on the receipt of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds associated with the Recovery Kentucky program, Ken Palisin, Northern Kentucky Area Development District, reporting:  The purpose of the hearing is to solicit any and all comments from the public regarding the CDBG project that aligned with the Governor's Recovery Kentucky program to help Northern Kentuckians recover from substance abuse and addiction.

Judge Drees closed the public hearing since no one came forward with comments.

Resolution 05-10-A resolution authorizing the filing of a 2005 Kentucky small cities CDBG application:  Judge Drees asked for a motion approving the resolution.  Commissioner Humpert made the motion followed with a second from Commissioner Black.  The motion was unanimously approved following roll call.

Resolution 05-03B-Approval of adjustments and transfers between appropriation accounts as recommended by the county treasurer, Ivan Frye reporting:  The majority of the line items did not come from reserves but have been taken from line items in the same department.  The reason is to make the salary account match for the final payroll of the year.  Commissioner Koenig made the motion for approval; seconded by Commissioner Black.  The motion unanimously carried following a roll call vote.

Resolution 05-11-Acknowledgement of a line of credit for a road project on Marshall Road, Ivan Frye reporting:  There is a large culvert that was put in and during the area planning inspection, it was discovered there was a slight depression in the culvert and area planning would not approve it.  The road engineer has looked at it and does not think there is a structural problem.  A letter of credit is asked for as protection for the county in case something does happen to the culvert, and this amount will cover the cost of repair if anything unforeseen does happen.

Commissioner Humpert said he could not agree that if something was going to happen, that it would happen within two years.  Mr. Murphy said the culvert had been looked at and it was thought that it would hold.  Judge Drees made the suggestion of approving the letter and inspecting the culvert before the end of two years.

Commissioner Black said it is not stated in the letter as to who will have the determination whether or not the letter of credit will be extended and that Michels & Sons will automatically accept that verdict on behalf of the county.  Judge Drees said it would be the problem of Michels & Sons to correct any mishaps.  Mr. Edmondson said it should be written in the resolution that it is the determination of the superintendent of public works as to whether or not the letter should be extended.  Commissioner Humpert moved for approval with this statement being added into the resolution with a second from Commissioner Black.  The motion unanimously carried following roll call.

Ordinances

Ordinance No. 451.12-Second reading to amend the ordinance pertaining to the regulation of sexually oriented business and service-oriented escort bureau activity throughout Kenton County, and specifically, Ordinance No. 451.11, Garry Edmondson reporting:  Mr. Edmondson said there had been no changes made to this ordinance from the first reading.  Commissioner Black made the motion to approve with a second from Commissioner Koenig.  The motion was unanimously approved following roll call.

Consent Agenda

Claims List-County Treasurer Ivan Frye:  Commissioner Koenig asked if a resolution had been received from the Enquirer issue since the last meeting and Mr. Edmondson answered no.  Mr. Frye said he had received a second notice for payment and the checks were put on hold since the last meeting.  There were no further comments or questions and the claims list was passed as presented.

Administrative Actions

Handout No. 05-19-Surplus printer in the Kenton County Detention Center:  Commissioner Humpert made the motion; seconded by Commissioner Koenig and the motion unanimously passed with the vote of aye.

Handout No. 05-20-Approve payment to the Kenton County Clerk's Office for calculation of motor vehicle and boat bills for 2005, Ivan Frye reporting:  Commissioner Black made the motion for approval; seconded by Commissioner Humpert and the motion unanimously passed with the vote of aye.

Handout No. 05-21-Approve adjustment for seasonal and part-time positions and creation of parks trustee position, Joe Shriver reporting:  There has been a problem of attraction and retention with seasonal and part time employment.  The county is looking to forgo some full time positions with seasonal and part time employees and this will capitalize on savings.  Also, the hourly rates for seasonal and part time employees need to be adjusted as far as compensation goes and the county will capitalize with these savings.  The parks trustee employee will be on site to see that work is done as it should be.

Commissioner Koenig made the motion for approval with a second from Commissioner Humpert.  The motion carried with the unanimous vote of aye.

Executive Orders

Executive Order No. 05-29-Revision of appointments of individuals to serve as members of Rosedale Manor Board of Directors:  The county is rescinding the order that was passed last month and Rosedale Manor has asked for this change in terms of the appointed members.  Commissioner Koenig made the motion; seconded by Commissioner Black and the motion carried with the unanimous vote of aye.

Executive Order No. 05-30-Appointment of Neil Leyshock, George Koch and Mark Helmer as part-time maintenance employees for the golf courses:  Commissioner Humpert made the motion to approve with a second from Commissioner Koenig.  The motion was unanimously approved with the vote of aye.

Executive Order No. 05-31-Resignation of Adam Colwell as communication technician from public safety:  Commissioner Black made the motion; seconded by Commissioner Humpert and the motion was unanimously approved with the aye vote.

Executive Order No. 05-32-Appointment of Scott Pracht as animal control officer for the Department of Public Safety, effective April 26, 2005:  This order was withdrawn from the agenda.

Citizens Address

There were not any citizens present that wished to address the court.

Administrative Reporting

DEPUTY JUDGE EXECUTIVE-Scott Kimmich:  Absent because of illness.

COUNTY TREASURER-Ivan Frye:  Received a memorandum of agreement from the State Board of Elections reinforcing the fact that the county has to update the voting machines by January 1, and this is the document by which the county will be able to seek and receive reimbursement.

Commissioner Humpert made the motion for Judge Drees to execute the agreement; seconded by Commissioner Koenig.  The motion unanimously passed following roll call.

HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR-Joe Shriver:  Nothing to report.

COUNTY ATTORNEY'S REPORT-Garry Edmondson:  No report.

Commissioners' Reports

COMMISSIONER BARBARA BLACK-Nothing to report.

COMMISSIONER DAN HUMPERT-Nothing to report.

COMMISSIONER ADAM KOENIG-Nothing to report.

Judge-Executive's Report-Nothing more to report.

Executive Session

No executive session was called.

Adjournment

There being no further business to come before the court, Commissioner Humpert made the motion to adjourn; seconded by Commissioner Koenig.  The court was adjourned with the unanimous vote of aye.