KENTON COUNTY FISCAL COURT
M I N U T E S
JULY 12, 2005, 9:00 A.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 and Adam Koenig; Deputy Judge Executive Scott Kimmich; County Attorney Garry Edmondson; County Treasurer Ivan Frye; Human Resources Director Joe Shriver; Emergency Management Director Ed Burk; Police Chief Bill Dorsey; Sheriff Charles Korzenborn and Chief Deputy Pat Morgan; Fleet Management Director Mike McKenney; Solid Waste Manager Roger Wells; County Engineer Charles Meyers; Public Works Director Joe Murphy; Special Projects Manager Ralph Bailey; Jailer Terry Carl; Assistant County Attorney Stacey Hege; Court Reporter Cathy Johnston; and Guests.
Commissioner Barbara Black was absent from the meeting.
Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance
The invocation was given and pledge of allegiance led by Commissioner Dan Humpert.
Approval of Minutes
Judge Dress asked for approval of the minutes for the last meeting. Commissioner Humpert moved for approval with a second from Commissioner Koenig. The minutes were unanimously approved with the vote of aye.
Delegations
U. S. Marshal to present award for Operation Falcon to the Kenton County Police and Sheriff's Office: Mr. John Shiekel, U. S. Marshal for the Eastern Kentucky district, Tony Overstreet, Chief of the Covington district, and David Watts from the Lexington office, were in attendance representing the U. S. Marhsal's office. Mr. Shiekel gave a background and some of the functions that are performed in the U. S. Marshal's service, and thanked local law enforcement officials without whose cooperation the office could not perform nearly as well as was expected. Following the brief history and appreciation, he presented the awards to the police chief's and sheriff's offices.
Judge Drees thanked Mr. Shiekel for his time and awards to the local authorities and asked for the location of the office in Covington. Mr. Shiekel said the office is located on the second floor of the Federal building on 5th Street.
Charlie Blain of Kentucky Special Olympics to present awards to Sheriff's Office and Probation and Parole: Mr. Blain explained the purpose of the Kentucky law enforcement torch run that raises funds for the Special Olympics which is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year. It was started by a Louisville police officer named Carl Yates. The highest award that is bestowed upon a law enforcement official is the Carl Yates Leadership Award selected by a panel of members looking at contributions made throughout the year. The award was presented to Probation and Parole Officer Charles Bell.
Mr. Blain said the Sheriff's office had earned the Torch Award in 2004 for raising a minimum of $2,500.00 for Special Olympics and the award was given to that office.
Judge Drees thanked Mr. Blain for his presentation and congratulated the recipients of the awards.
General Business
There was no general business brought before the court.
Resolutions
There were not any resolutions presented to the court.
Ordinances
There were not any ordinances brought before the court.
Consent Agenda
CLAIMS LIST-County Treasurer Ivan Frye: Deputy Judge Kimmich asked the county attorney about an item on page two relating to the payment to the county clerk of paying a separate fee on the board of assessments and if this is the constitutional maximum that is set. Mr. Edmondson said this is a state job that is being done for the Department of Revenue and that the amount goes to the secretary that takes and types the minutes and not to the county clerk.
Judge Drees asked if this was an annual fee or for each meeting. Mr. Edmondson answered that this is an annual fee for all of the meetings.
There being no further questions or comments, Judge Drees said the warrants will be issued and the bills paid.
Administrative Actions
HANDOUT NO. 05-43-Award bid for office supplies contract for a term of two years to Prime Office Products, Ivan Frye reporting: Mr. Frye said bids were taken and are shown on the accompanying spread sheet and Prime Office Products was the lowest bidder. Judge Drees asked if the products were delivered and Mr. Frye answered yes and that they are delivered to the using office. Commissioner Koenig moved for approval with a second from Commissioner Humpert. The motion was unanimously approved with an aye vote.
HANDOUT NO. 05-44-Approve contract and licensing agreement with Motorola for the MDT system, Bill Dorsey reporting: This is an annual contract that covers all MDT's and also covers some of the outside sites. Chief Dorsey advised that in his opinion this is also a sole source bid.
Deputy Judge Kimmich said this would require two motions; one to declare Motorola as a sole source provider for purposes of the maintenance contract bid and, once that is passed, to approve the contract. Mr. Kimmich advised he will submit a written statement as to sole source status to be recorded with the minutes.
Commissioner Humpert moved to declare the sole source bid; seconded by Commissioner Koenig. The motion was unanimously approved with the vote of aye.
Commissioner Humpert then moved for approval of the contract with a second from Commissioner Koenig. The motion was unanimously approved following roll call.
Executive Orders
EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 05-54-Reappointment of James Kudera to the Independence Fire District Board for a three-year term, effective July 15, 2005: Commissioner Koenig moved for approval; seconded by Commissioner Humpert. The motion was approved following a unanimous vote of aye.
EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 05-55-Reappointment of Kevin L. Murphy to the Northern Kentucky Convention Center Board for a four-year term, effective July 14, 2005: Commissioner Humpert made the motion for approval followed with a second from Commissioner Koenig. The motion was unanimously approved with the vote of aye.
EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 05-56-Reappointment of Patricia J. Sommerkamp to the Board of Directors of the Northern Kentucky Water District for a four-year term, effective August 21, 2005: Commissioner Koenig moved for approval; seconded by Commissioner Humpert. The motion was unanimously approved with the vote of aye.
EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 05-57-Reappointment of Edward Smith to the Northern Kentucky Area Development District Council on Aging Board for a two-year term, effective June 30, 2005: Motion was made for approval by Commissioner Humpert with a second from Commissioner Koenig. The motion was unanimously approved with the vote of aye.
EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 05-58-Appointment of Stella Herzog, Dale Henson and Jerry Moser to the Northern Kentucky Area Development District Council on Aging Board for a two-year term, effective June 30, 2005: Commissioner Humpert moved for approval; seconded by Commissioner Koenig. The motion was unanimously approved with the vote of aye.
EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 05-64-Appointment of William Coughlin to the Northern Kentucky Convention and Visitors Commission, effective August 1, 2005: Motion for approval was made by Commissioner Koenig with a second from Commissioner Humpert. The motion was unanimously approved with the vote of aye.
EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 05-65-Appointment of Merrill Robinson to the Ryland Heights Fire District Board for a three-year term, effective August 21, 2005: A move for approval was made by Commissioner Humpert; seconded by Commissioner Koenig. The motion was unanimously approved with the vote of aye.
EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 05-67-Reappointment of Jon Draud to the Northern Kentucky Convention and Visitors Commission, effective August 1, 2005: The motion was moved for approval by Commissioner Koenig with a second from Commissioner Humpert. The motion was unanimously approved with the vote of aye.
EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 05-59-Accept the resignation of William McClain as cart attendant for the golf courses, effective June 24, 2005: The motion was made for approval by Commissioner Humpert with a second from Commissioner Koenig. The motion was unanimously approved with the vote of aye.
EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 05-60-Employment of Amanda Davis and Ashley Blackburn as Dispatcher I in the Kenton County Department of Public Safety Communications Center, effective dates of July 6, 2005 and July 12, 2005, respectively: Commissioner Koenig moved for approval; seconded by Commissioner Humpert. The motion was unanimously approved with the vote of aye.
EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 05-61-Accept the resignation of Billy E. Snipes as Dispatcher II in the Department of Public Safety Communications Center, effective July 23, 2005: The motion was moved for approval by Commissioner Humpert with a second from Commissioner Koenig. The motion was unanimously approved with the vote of aye.
EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 05-62-Accept resignation of Michael McKenney as Director of Fleet Management, effective August 1, 2005: Commissioner Koenig moved for approval with a second from Commissioner Humpert. The Commissioners and Judge voiced their regret and reluctance of approval for the order. The motion was unanimously approved with the vote of aye.
EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 05-63-Employment of Mike Riley, Mark Helmer, Mike McHargue, Larry Moses, Gerold Jones, Harvey Koch, James Walker, Roland Robison, William Gilbert, William Green, Dustin Montgomery, Jeff Eastham, Ryan Fossitt, Kyle Hoover, Justin Kinman, Eric Mauer, Gene McGuire, Mike Tenenbaum, Cecil Alexander, Kerry Kitts, Doug Walker, and Craig Twehues, as seasonal and part-time positions to the golf courses and public works department, effective July 1, 2005: Commissioner Humpert made the move for approval; seconded by Commissioner Koenig. The motion was unanimously approved with the vote of aye.
EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 05-68-Appointment of Gregory Rouse as park trustee for the Department of Parks and Recreation, effective July 2, 2005: Commissioner Humpert moved for approval with a second from Commissioner Koenig. The motion was unanimously approved with the vote of aye.
Citizens Address
There were not any citizens present that wished to address the court.
Administrative Reporting
DEPUTY JUDGE EXECUTIVE, Scott Kimmich: EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 05-66-Promotion of Roger Wells to the position of Director of Fleet Management, effective August 1, 2005: During his remarks to the court, Deputy Judge Kimmich asked the court's consideration for Judge Drees' recommendation for the promotion of Roger Wells to replace Michael McKenney. Commissioner Humpert made the motion; seconded by Commissioner Koenig. The motion was unanimously approved with the vote of aye.
TREASURER, Ivan Frye: Nothing further to report.
HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR, Joe Shriver: No report.
COUNTY ATTORNEY'S REPORT, Garry L. Edmondson: Nothing to report.
Commissioners' Reports
COMMISSIONER BARBARA BLACK: Absent
COMMISSIONER DAN HUMPERT: Nothing to report.
COMMISSIONER ADAM KOENIG: Nothing to report.
Judge Executive
RALPH A. DREES: The court always makes a motion and second to approve to go to bid. The Judge's office is asking the court to cut a lot of red tape and confusion by asking for approval of a resolution to proceed in bidding for items where bidding is required in the Kenton County Code of Ordinances, Kentucky Revised Statutes, and for which sufficient funds to effectuate the acquisition have been appropriated in the county budget.
Commissioner Humpert asked if there was a stipulation in the procurement policy with respect to the dollar amount. Deputy Judge Kimmich said the dollar amount was subject to change as the statutes change. As long as the court stays below the minimum, we are safe and Mr. Edmondson said this process does not effectuate the purchase.
Judge Drees asked for a motion for approval of Resolution 05-17 that was made by Commissioner Koenig; seconded by Commissioner Humpert. The resolution was unanimously approved with the vote of aye.
Executive Session
There was not any executive session called.
Adjournment
There being no further business to come before the court, Judge Drees asked for the motion to adjourn. Commissioner Humpert made the motion for adjournment; seconded by Commissioner Koenig. The adjournment was made by the unanimous vote of aye.
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Ralph A. Drees
Kenton County Judge Executive
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Fiscal Court Clerk
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