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KENTON COUNTY FISCAL COURT
Kenton County Government Center
Kenton Chambers
1840 Simon Kenton Way
 Covington, KY  41011

MEETING AGENDA
July 25, 2023
    5:30 P.M.

1.

Call To Order - Judge/Executive Kris Knochelmann

2.

Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance by Commissioner Beth Sewell

3.

Approval of Minutes (Action Requested)

3.I.

Approval of the Minutes from the meeting of July 11, 2023.

Documents:
  1. 07-11-23.pdf
4.

Citizens Address

5.

General Business

5.I.

Presentation of the 2023 Pioneer Award to Bruno Giacomuzzi.

5.II.

Presentation regarding developments with the Kenton County Emergency Communications Department.

5.III.

Request approval to purchase the property at 510 W. 12th St., Covington, KY.

5.IV.

Claims List - Dated July 21, 2023

6.

Resolutions (Action Requested)

6.I.

Resolution No. 23-01N (Action Requested) A Resolution for the Kenton County Fiscal Court concerning Fiscal Year Budget Adjustments.

7.

Ordinances

7.I.

Ordinance 532.22 – Second Reading (Action Requested) An Ordinance adopting the Kenton County Reapportionment Commissioner’s Report establishing the boundaries of each of the districts of the County Commissioner’s and Justices of the Peace.

7.II.

Ordinance 451.21 - First Reading (No Action Required) An Ordinance of the Kenton County, Kentucky Fiscal Court granting and issuing a competitive, non-exclusive franchise for a combined term of ten (10) years to, and authorizing the execution of a franchise agreement with, Spectrum Mid-America, LLC, an affiliate of Charter Communications Inc., and its permitted successors and assigns, said franchise providing for: the construction, erection, installation, upgrade, repair, maintenance, and operation of a cable television system for the provision of cable television services within the unincorporated areas of Kenton County; retention of police powers and sovereign immunity; a $300,000 performance bond to ensure franchise compliance; indemnification by franchisee including adequate insura

8.

Consent Agenda (Action Requested)

8.I.

Exhibit No. 23-119 Request approval of the State Local Debt Officer’s decision approving the issuance of the Kenton County, Kentucky Lease Agreement with Kentucky Association of Counties Finance Corporation (Office Building Project).

8.II.

Exhibit No. 23-120 Request approval to authorize an agreement between the Kenton County Fiscal Court and the Northern Kentucky Regional Hazmat/WMD Unit to provide services related to hazardous materials containment and control.

8.III.

Exhibit No. 23-121 Request approval to award the bid for Payroll Import Software Development to Seven Hills Technology for the Technology Services Department.

8.IV.

Exhibit No. 23-122 Request approval to surplus an adoption trailer for the Kenton County Animal Services Department.

8.V.

Exhibit No. 23-123 Request approval to surplus various items for the Kenton County Public Works Department

8.VI.

Exhibit No. 23-124 Request approval to purchase a 2023 Chevrolet Traverse AWD for the Kenton County Public Works Department.

8.VII.

Exhibit No. 23-125 Request approval to purchase Four (4) 2023 Chevrolet Equinox AWD for the Kenton County Public Works Department.

8.VIII.

Exhibit No. 23-126 Request approval of the contract for Glass Break security with IPS for the Kenton County Technology Services Department.

8.IX.

Exhibit No. 23-127 Request approval of the contract for additional cameras at the Historic Kenton County Courthouse in Independence for the Technology Services Department.

8.X.

Exhibit No. 23-128 Request approval to go out to bid for the County’s Financial System for the Kenton County Treasury Department.

8.XI.

Exhibit No. 23-129 Request approval to purchase One (1) 2022 Promaster City Cargo Van for the Kenton County Public Works Department.

8.XII.

Exhibit No. 23-130 Request approval to purchase Two (2) 2023 Chevrolet Silverado Trucks for the Kenton County Public Works Department.

8.XIII.

Exhibit No. 23-131 Request approval to extend the Road Material Sign bid with Osburn Associates, Inc., and Lightle Enterprises of Ohio, LLC., for the Kenton County Public Works Department.

8.XIV.

Exhibit No. 23-132 Request approval of a Memorandum of Agreement confirming that the Kenton County Emergency Communications Center is the recipient and processer of 911 calls as it pertains to collaborative care coordination for consumers.

9.

Executive Orders

9.I.

Executive Order 23-86 (Action Requested) An Executive Order approving the re-appointment of Kevin Canafax to the Kenton County Airport Board.

9.II.

Executive Order 23-87 (Action Requested) An Executive Order approving the appointment of Scott Gunning to the Kenton- Covington Wellness Board.

9.III.

Executive Order 23-88 (Action Requested) An Executive Order approving the re-appointment of Chief Spike Jones to the NKY Community Action Commission.

9.IV.

Executive Order 23-89 (Action Requested) An Executive Order approving the re-appointment of Rhonda Ritzi to the Kenton Conservancy Board.

9.V.

Executive Order 23-90 (Action Requested) An Executive Order approving the re-appointment of Jody Lange to the Water District Board.

9.VI.

Executive Order 23-91 (Action Requested) An Executive Order relating to the Fiscal Court approving the Order of Affiliation for the Kenton County Government and the Kentucky Search Dog Association.

9.VII.

Executive Order 23-92 (Action Requested) An Executive Order relating to the Fiscal Court approving an Order of Affiliation between the Kenton County Fiscal Court and the Northern Kentucky Technical Rescue Team.

9.VIII.

Executive Order 23-93 (Action Requested) An Executive Order approving the appointment of Paul Ritter to the Recreation Commission.

9.IX.

Executive Order 23-94 (Action Requested) An Executive Order approving the re-appointment of Mike Ruttle to the Piner Fire District Board.

9.X.

Executive Order 23-95 (Action Requested) An Executive Order approving the re-appointment of Jim Dressman to the BE NKY Board.

9.XI.

Executive Order 23-96 (Action Requested) An Executive Order approving the step increase for Daniel Preder, Senior Police Officer for the Kenton County Police Department.

9.XII.

Executive Order 23-97 (Action Requested) An Executive Order approving the step increase for James Rider, Public Services Technician III for the Kenton County Public Works Department.

10.

Administrative Reporting

10.I.

Jessica Ramsey - Technology Services

10.II.

John Stanton - External Affairs

10.III.

Kelsey Maccombs - Animal Services

10.IV.

Spencer Stork - Public Works

10.V.

Roy Cox -Treasurer

11.

County Attorney's Report

12.

Commissioners' Report

13.

Judge/Executive's Report

14.

Executive Session

15.

Adjournment

Text for all proposed and recently passed ordinances may be acquired by accessing the Fiscal Court web page                                                             at http://www.kentoncounty.org or by contacting the administrative offices at 859.392.1400.