City of Kingsley

CITY OF KINGSLEY COUNCIL MEETING October 6, 2016

Present: Mayor, Rebecca Beld; Council members, Jayne Schneider, Beryl Ward, Chris McCoy, Ron Peron; Treasurer, Tom Schlindwein; City Clerk, Mary Lynn Neat; Attorney, Steve Emery; The Tree Board did not have a quorum and did not meet this evening.

The meeting was called to order by Mayor Beld, at 7:03 PM.

PRIOR MEETING MINUTES:

Beryl made a motion to accept the September, 2016 minutes with corrections. Jayne seconded the motion and the minutes were unanimously approved by the Council.

POLICE REPORT:

Lt. Cabrera was not in attendance due to a meeting at the 5th Division headquarters. The Council reviewed the map prepared by Lt. Cabrera of crime incidences in the area. There was a brief discussion of the activities of a group of teens in the neighborhood.

CITY TREASURER’S REPORT:

Tom presented the Treasurer’s report as follows:

- Udar Services $124.00 Bookkeeping Services - Wayne’s Lawn Service $273.78 Grass Cutting - NSAP $980.00 Police Service - U. S. Postal Service $130.00 P. O. Box Rental - Morris Deli $1,492.50 Picnic catering - Johanna Schreck $20.92 Face Painting - Carol Mattingly $200.00 Return Bond Deposit - CJC Properties $50.00 “ “ “ - Paul Stratman $300.00 “ “ “ - April Grabhorn $300.00 “ “ “ - Larry Liebert $300.00 “ “ “ - Ray Schreck $300.00 “ “ “ - Tom Schlindwein $9.40 Stamps - Susan Melcher $92.00 Trees for the Park - Julio Campo $73.15 Mulch/Top Soil/Compost Account Balances:

Bank Account Balances Bank Account Date 10/6/2016 $135,656 First Capital Bank of Ky. General Checking ###9566 .91 First Capital Bank of Ky. MRA Checking ###0593 $8,793.83 First Capital Bank of Ky. Money Market Sav. ###3277 $163,063.54 $2,200.00 First Capital Bank of Ky. Bond Escrow Ckg. ##0483 First Capital Bank of Ky. CD- 29 mo ##815 (Mat. 8/15/18) $25,128.03 First Capital Bank of Ky. CD-29 mo ###858 (Mat. 10/9/18) $61,525.10 $396,367.41 Total Bank Account Balances Tom reviewed the disbursement and deposit highlights with the Council.

A motion was made by Beryl and seconded by Chris to pay the regular and special bills. The Treasurer’s report was unanimously approved by the Council.

Tom reported that there are four outstanding tax bills.

ATTORNEY REPORT:

A Construction Permit Application was received from Patrick Lally for the construction of a driveway and sidewalk. The permit fee and bond check were received and the sidewalk was inspected. Steve reviewed the application and found it to be in order. A motion was made by Chris and seconded by Beryl to approve the abovementioned Construction Permit Application. The motion was unanimously approved.

A Tree Removal Application was received from Mary Lynn Neat, 2409 Tyler Lane, for the removal of a leaning cherry tree in the backyard. A Tree Removal Application was received from Cindy and Larry Landry, 2506 Taylorsville Road, for the removal of a dead maple tree. The bond checks were received and the sidewalks have been inspected. Steve reviewed the applications and found them to be in order.

A motion was made by Beryl and seconded by Chris to approve the two Tree Removal Application Permits submitted. The motion was unanimously approved.

Steve reported to the Council about solicitation ordinances and the problems that could arise. He will do further legal research, but advised the City to delay any action on this issue.

There was a discussion regarding a draft of a Business License Fee Ordinance presented by Chris. Steve will review the draft and make changes as needed. The Council will review the draft at the November meeting. TREE BOARD REPORT:

The Tree Board did not have a quorum this evening and did not meet.

A Tree Removal Application was received from Mary Lynn Neat, 2409 Tyler Lane for the removal of a cherry tree in the backyard. A Tree Removal Application was received from Cindy and Larry Landry, 2506 Taylorsville Road for the removal of a maple tree in their front yard. They have planted a blue spruce. The bond checks were received and the sidewalks have been inspected.

NEW BUSINESS:

Ordinance 5, Business License Fee - Chris reported to the Council on his research at KLC regarding business license fee ordinances in other cities. The KLC suggested that the courts would have to decide the legality of the proposed ordinance. Steve answered questions from the Council and will review the draft Ordinance. The first reading of the Ordinance was postponed until November’s meeting.

Ordinance 6, No Solicitors - Steve explained the potential risk to the City of a no solicitors ordinance. The Council discussed the risks and benefits of having a no solicitation ordinance. It was suggested that homeowner signage could be used and the Council decided to leave the decision to residents.

HB422 – There was a brief discussion of what should be done for the City regarding this new law and the present Nuisance Ordinance. Steve reported on Code Enforcement Board regulations and how other cities have handled this issue. The Council decided to leave the current Nuisance Ordinance in place.

City Signs and Speed Hump Warning Signs – Jayne reviewed with the Council the condition of street signs needing to be replaced and/or are missing in the City. It was agreed that speed hump warning signs should be placed at all of the entrances to the City, which would total nine signs. Jayne will check the City signs further for others that might need replacing. She gave an estimated cost for the signs needed.

A motion was made by Ron and seconded by Beryl to authorize up to $6,500.00 for Jayne to order new replacement city signs, replacing the “worst” and “poor” signs according to the list provided and including the new speed hump warning signs. The motion was unanimously approved. Jayne did not vote. COMMISSIONERS’ CONCERNS:

Beryl – She received an estimate for the city fall clean-up of $977.78 from Wayne’s Lawn Service. A motion was made by Ron and seconded by Chris to accept the fall clean-up estimate by Wayne’s Lawn Service of $977.78. The motion was unanimously approved by the Council.

Beryl checked on the winter snow removal contract with Wayne’s Lawn Service. They have agreed to keep the prices and service level the same as last year. A motion was made by Chris and seconded by Ron, to re-engage Wayne’s Lawn Service for winter snow removal at the same rates and level as last year. The motion was unanimously approved.

Beryl reported on the damage to the water hydrant in the park and the proposed repair. The plumber said the hydrant was broken and the shut-off valve was leaking. It was suggested that the above-ground spigot be removed and a Flush Box hydrant be installed at the meter with access that can be locked. There would be a 1-year warranty on parts and labor included for $1,955.00. The Council discussed the details of the needed repairs.

A motion was made by Ron and seconded by Chris to authorize Beryl up to $1,955.00 for the plumbing repairs for the park plus up to an additional $500.00 to use to explore potential underground leaks at other locations in the park. The motion was unanimously approved by the Council. Beryl did not vote.

Beryl reported that LG&E will work on the street light at Gladstone and Taylorsville Road next week.

Beryl received a complaint from a residence regarding the garbage pick-up missed this week due to the street repaving project.

Beryl reported that she plans to stop service with the Yahoo group on social media due to a lack of security at Yahoo.

Chris – The foliage obscuring the city signs and street lights has been removed. He will get an estimate and report to the Council next month about the electrical repairs needed in the park. He suggested reviewing the Construction Permit procedures at a later date.

Jayne – The fall clean-up is scheduled for October 22, 2016, at 9:30 AM. The Halloween Parade is scheduled for October 30, 2016, at 7:00 PM. Ron will collect candy on his porch the week before.

Ron – He reported that the road paving will be completed this week. The speed humps and painting will be done next week.

Sidewalk Project – The tactile warning strips will be installed and then Mr. Bisig will invoice the work. Twenty-seven squares were replaced and nine warning strips will be installed. Tyler Lane Tree Project – The trees will be delivered on October 10 and the planting will be October 15. He will get volunteers for planting. There will be ten trees planted. He will contact 811 and will place stakes where trees will be planted.

Becky – The Bowman Neighborhood Meeting with Brandon Coan is scheduled for October 20, 2016. The JCLC meeting is October 12 and will address revisions in the comprehensive plan that will influence changes to the land development code. Becky suggested asking Steve if a home rule city would have governing authority on this subject.

All members of the Council and City officers executed the Open Records Certification/Proof of Receipt Forms prepared.

Becky reviewed with the Council the comparison between the 2015 fiscal year budget and the actual expenses and income.

CLOSING

Chris made the motion to adjourn the meeting, Ron seconded the motion and the motion was unanimously approved by the Council at 9:08 pm.

Respectfully submitted,

Mary Lynn Neat City Clerk City of Kingsley