1 00:00:00,080 --> 00:00:29,580 Okay, this is a, you can sit. Go ahead to stand yet. This is a tax rate. This is special meeting related to the 2026 property tax rate. Call this the order. Just a quick summary. Our last year's tax rate for last year was 0.154 per 100 hours of evaluation assess value. We're recommending. 2 00:00:29,580 --> 00:00:37,340 in that we go to 0.159 that is above the compensating tax rate which will give an additional 3 00:00:37,340 --> 00:00:45,260 $34,954 approximately to the city which will use for public safety and public work projects. 4 00:00:45,740 --> 00:00:52,320 Any comments from the public? No comment? Okay, this special meeting is adjourned. 5 00:00:53,720 --> 00:00:54,900 Okay. Now, 6 00:00:57,840 --> 00:00:58,660 I'll stand. 7 00:01:01,360 --> 00:01:03,120 The legislature is in the sign of prayer. 8 00:01:04,780 --> 00:01:08,700 I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, 9 00:01:09,340 --> 00:01:11,400 and to the Republic for which it stands, 10 00:01:11,800 --> 00:01:14,440 one nation under God, individual, 11 00:01:15,280 --> 00:01:17,200 and liberty and justice for all. 12 00:01:17,560 --> 00:01:19,200 The main standing, of course, 13 00:01:19,820 --> 00:01:23,020 this is the eve of the anniversary, 14 00:01:23,200 --> 00:01:24,820 unfortunately of 9-11, 15 00:01:24,820 --> 00:01:33,820 one tragic day, 25 years ago, so keep everyone who died and is still suffering in your prayers. 16 00:01:40,420 --> 00:01:41,940 Thank you, roll call, please. 17 00:01:44,690 --> 00:01:45,370 William Dorsey. 18 00:01:45,510 --> 00:01:45,850 President. 19 00:01:46,310 --> 00:01:46,710 Dave Kramer. 20 00:01:47,030 --> 00:01:47,170 Here. 21 00:01:47,550 --> 00:01:48,010 Mark Lamer. 22 00:01:48,310 --> 00:01:48,510 Here. 23 00:01:48,870 --> 00:01:49,430 Senator Kenley. 24 00:01:49,950 --> 00:01:50,750 Larry Roll. 25 00:01:51,070 --> 00:01:51,230 Yes. 26 00:01:51,550 --> 00:01:52,090 Ed Weiss. 27 00:01:52,290 --> 00:01:52,450 All right. 28 00:01:53,130 --> 00:01:58,130 Okay, everybody should I have a copy of Jennifer, our meeting tonight, September of 10th. 29 00:01:58,130 --> 00:01:59,850 Any questions or changes? 30 00:02:00,370 --> 00:02:01,030 Motion to approve. 31 00:02:01,270 --> 00:02:01,490 Second. 32 00:02:01,490 --> 00:02:05,550 motion second, paint discussion. All is in favor say aye. 33 00:02:05,770 --> 00:02:08,090 Aye. Opposed? Thank you. 34 00:02:08,330 --> 00:02:10,970 The other minutes of the August 13th meeting. 35 00:02:14,690 --> 00:02:16,770 State, Janssen here at that meeting. 36 00:02:18,890 --> 00:02:20,230 I don't think so, is that. 37 00:02:22,030 --> 00:02:22,570 Yeah, it's cheesy. 38 00:02:22,830 --> 00:02:28,930 Hampton. So that's on page two for Fort Mitchell to be chief Hampton. 39 00:02:36,570 --> 00:02:37,570 Any other changes? 40 00:02:37,970 --> 00:02:39,170 Motion to approve is amended. 41 00:02:40,290 --> 00:02:45,770 second. Any discussion? All those in favor say aye. 42 00:02:45,990 --> 00:02:48,090 Aye. Opposed? Thank you. 43 00:02:48,390 --> 00:02:53,030 Citizens and guests. Dave, any comment? Thank you. 44 00:02:54,170 --> 00:02:56,310 Mayor's report with 45 00:02:59,510 --> 00:03:01,870 the city and police department building expansion has 46 00:03:01,870 --> 00:03:06,770 started to construction parking may be limited and you will need to use the main 47 00:03:06,770 --> 00:03:11,310 front doors for all events. This will include in-person elections on Tuesday 48 00:03:11,310 --> 00:03:19,370 in November 3rd. For more information about ways to vote, it will be in the upcoming newsletter. 49 00:03:20,130 --> 00:03:26,650 Or you can go to www.kittencountykittenkyclerk.gov. 50 00:03:27,630 --> 00:03:35,570 I mentioned earlier also remember the victims of 9-11 terrorist attack. That's my report. Any questions? 51 00:03:41,030 --> 00:03:47,210 City of Administration's report just really great for the mayor to build on that with the city staff on the election 52 00:03:47,210 --> 00:03:53,430 to park over it. The town certainly agreed to let us use some of those park spaces behind the old painting tree and the public is also 53 00:03:53,430 --> 00:03:55,730 welcome. It's there if you need it to use those. 54 00:03:56,030 --> 00:04:00,050 And we'll ask the police department if the crew is just for election. That's two to create more spots. 55 00:04:00,490 --> 00:04:04,110 Every great. Okay. Other than that no report there. 56 00:04:04,370 --> 00:04:04,550 Okay. 57 00:04:07,700 --> 00:04:16,080 Continuing business, we have ordinance 2026-8-1, a second reading of the 2026 property tax rate. 58 00:04:26,250 --> 00:04:30,590 So this is an ordinance of the city of Presby Hills, Kentucky, providing for a levy 59 00:04:30,590 --> 00:04:36,190 enforcement of the collection of taxes and revenue for the year 2026. 60 00:04:36,190 --> 00:04:49,730 As I mentioned earlier, the bear alarm tax for real property is $0.159 for each $100 of taxable value. 61 00:04:50,110 --> 00:04:54,610 So $10 for an increase, $10 for $200,000 half. 62 00:04:57,790 --> 00:04:58,590 Questions on that? 63 00:04:58,830 --> 00:04:59,930 Move for passage. 64 00:05:00,470 --> 00:05:00,990 Kind of motion. 65 00:05:01,190 --> 00:05:01,670 Need a second? 66 00:05:01,750 --> 00:05:01,970 Second. 67 00:05:02,570 --> 00:05:03,150 Any discussion? 68 00:05:04,110 --> 00:05:04,770 Roll call, please. 69 00:05:05,710 --> 00:05:06,350 Mr. McKinley? 70 00:05:07,150 --> 00:05:07,450 Yes. 71 00:05:07,890 --> 00:05:08,450 Mr. Roll? 72 00:05:08,450 --> 00:05:08,990 Yes. 73 00:05:09,290 --> 00:05:09,990 Mr. Wise. 74 00:05:10,290 --> 00:05:10,490 Yes. 75 00:05:10,950 --> 00:05:11,550 Mr. Dorsey. 76 00:05:11,770 --> 00:05:12,050 Aye. 77 00:05:12,430 --> 00:05:13,010 Mr. Kramer. 78 00:05:13,310 --> 00:05:13,490 Yes. 79 00:05:13,870 --> 00:05:14,370 Mr. Layman. 80 00:05:14,690 --> 00:05:14,850 Yes. 81 00:05:15,610 --> 00:05:16,210 Okay. 82 00:05:16,350 --> 00:05:16,690 Thank you. 83 00:05:17,330 --> 00:05:20,870 We have an ordinance 2026-8-2. 84 00:05:21,170 --> 00:05:26,770 This is a second reunion adopting S-31 supplement to the code of ordinances. 85 00:05:27,650 --> 00:05:34,190 And in the ordinance of the City of Cresciose Contacting and Acting of the S-31 supplement 86 00:05:34,190 --> 00:05:40,150 to the Kressy Hills Code of Orances, basically American publishing goes out and looks at all of our ordinances, 87 00:05:40,550 --> 00:05:45,710 made and codifies them to make sure everything is legit or in the right order. 88 00:05:46,590 --> 00:05:48,730 So we need a motion on this. 89 00:05:49,470 --> 00:05:50,030 The move. 90 00:05:50,650 --> 00:05:50,850 Second. 91 00:05:51,230 --> 00:05:52,590 A motion second, any discussion? 92 00:05:53,470 --> 00:05:54,170 Roll call, please. 93 00:05:55,130 --> 00:05:55,610 Mr. Rule. 94 00:05:56,290 --> 00:05:56,450 Yes. 95 00:05:56,830 --> 00:05:57,350 Mr. Wise. 96 00:05:58,510 --> 00:05:58,910 Mr. Dorsey. 97 00:05:59,190 --> 00:05:59,470 Aye. 98 00:05:59,850 --> 00:06:00,410 Mr. Kramer. 99 00:06:00,590 --> 00:06:00,790 Yes. 100 00:06:01,210 --> 00:06:01,710 Mr. Layman. 101 00:06:01,950 --> 00:06:02,150 Yes. 102 00:06:02,490 --> 00:06:03,110 Mr. McKinley. 103 00:06:03,290 --> 00:06:03,450 Yes. 104 00:06:03,450 --> 00:06:25,390 Thank you. Under new business, we have order resolution 2026-9-1, an order resolution of the city of Cressfield City Council approving the re-appointment of Margo Boma Gardiner as the city's representative to the Kitten County Planning Commission for a four-year term, beginning January 1st, 2027. 105 00:06:25,390 --> 00:06:26,630 motion to approve. 106 00:06:26,970 --> 00:06:27,090 Second. 107 00:06:28,110 --> 00:06:28,610 Second. 108 00:06:28,610 --> 00:06:28,890 Second. 109 00:06:28,890 --> 00:06:29,430 Any discussion? 110 00:06:29,870 --> 00:06:31,190 All those in favor say aye. 111 00:06:31,330 --> 00:06:31,510 Aye. 112 00:06:32,230 --> 00:06:32,750 Opposed? 113 00:06:33,410 --> 00:06:33,990 Thank you. 114 00:06:34,770 --> 00:06:35,770 Public works. 115 00:06:36,450 --> 00:06:37,310 Mr. McKinley. 116 00:06:37,930 --> 00:06:40,890 We had our meeting on September 2nd. 117 00:06:43,000 --> 00:06:45,380 Went over the current projects. 118 00:06:45,800 --> 00:06:47,240 The Turkey foot road project. 119 00:06:48,040 --> 00:06:53,760 The only thing I can report on that tonight is that there's a meeting coming soon with the City Council people. 120 00:06:54,700 --> 00:07:00,120 with KYTC to go over the plans for the project and give you an update when that happens. 121 00:07:03,650 --> 00:07:06,310 Then we had a Dixie Highway sidewalk project. 122 00:07:07,270 --> 00:07:11,070 They were still addressing some of the traffic control issues with that project, 123 00:07:11,350 --> 00:07:13,990 and that clears up. Then we hope we're good to go after that. 124 00:07:14,230 --> 00:07:15,130 We've been looking at this a while. 125 00:07:16,310 --> 00:07:20,710 Orange Branch Road, apparently they submitted some plans to KYTC. 126 00:07:21,290 --> 00:07:24,990 They had some final comments that they made about the project. 127 00:07:25,890 --> 00:07:29,650 They are reviewing an environmental review. 128 00:07:30,390 --> 00:07:32,470 They expect to have beds in three to four months. 129 00:07:33,290 --> 00:07:37,890 And they would like to do to get their project completed before we put the road down. 130 00:07:38,050 --> 00:07:42,230 So they don't have to cut through a new road and cause some visual problems there. 131 00:07:43,490 --> 00:07:44,670 Look out for Farms Bridge. 132 00:07:44,950 --> 00:07:45,670 It was just over there. 133 00:07:46,630 --> 00:07:48,350 It seems like they have an opportunity. 134 00:07:48,350 --> 00:08:03,410 maybe to complete that by the end of the month, it would be like there was just two more sections of road that needed to be put in, and I'm sure there's some finishing work that needs to be done with that, and then maybe they'll be able to get in the yards and clean up the yards and restore that, and I'm sure everybody's looking forward to that. 135 00:08:03,610 --> 00:08:07,410 The project is moving rather well, so that's a good deal. 136 00:08:07,410 --> 00:08:13,310 So Thomas More Parkway, we're waiting on the survey to be completed, they're hopeful 137 00:08:13,950 --> 00:08:17,610 that we can get the project started by July 20, 20, 27. 138 00:08:18,710 --> 00:08:26,270 Wood's point, there's some additional concrete work that has to be done over there. 139 00:08:27,390 --> 00:08:31,650 They've uncovered a few problems here and now that they need to fix it before they can get 140 00:08:31,650 --> 00:08:32,630 this project completed. 141 00:08:32,910 --> 00:08:37,230 So it'll be a little more expensive to get the thing done, but I'm sure we've done it correctly. 142 00:08:37,230 --> 00:08:38,250 That's a good thing. 143 00:08:39,190 --> 00:08:41,530 A center view is in engineering and design. 144 00:08:42,650 --> 00:08:44,410 And we talked about the lessons way. 145 00:08:44,630 --> 00:08:47,990 There's a water issue over there that we will be addressing. 146 00:08:48,510 --> 00:08:49,750 And that would be my report, sir. 147 00:08:50,490 --> 00:08:50,850 Thank you. 148 00:08:51,230 --> 00:08:51,810 Any questions? 149 00:08:54,170 --> 00:08:54,550 Thank you. 150 00:08:54,930 --> 00:08:55,790 On instance, the rule. 151 00:08:56,970 --> 00:08:57,110 Yes. 152 00:08:57,390 --> 00:08:59,430 The item now is important. 153 00:08:59,850 --> 00:09:00,350 So. 154 00:09:02,700 --> 00:09:03,420 Thank you. 155 00:09:04,680 --> 00:09:07,940 A place of authority and safety, Mr. Dorsey. 156 00:09:08,340 --> 00:09:08,620 Yes. 157 00:09:08,620 --> 00:09:15,360 Yes, we held our regular monthly meeting on August 17th with the quorum present. 158 00:09:17,470 --> 00:09:22,470 We reviewed all statements, warrants and requests for payment, voted to pay the bills 159 00:09:22,470 --> 00:09:23,370 and remain solvent. 160 00:09:24,070 --> 00:09:29,910 The chief reported that Petrolman Wilson is now braided from Basic Training Academy in 161 00:09:29,910 --> 00:09:34,570 Richmond, Kentucky and is now serving on our streets. 162 00:09:38,520 --> 00:09:43,140 During his time at Basic Training, he performed an 163 00:09:43,140 --> 00:09:45,980 leadership role enacted as the class adjutant. 164 00:09:46,280 --> 00:09:54,160 He was also awarded the Coordinators Award as well for physical fitness, excellent 165 00:09:54,160 --> 00:09:55,740 or excellence for award. 166 00:09:59,400 --> 00:10:06,700 Sergeant Jackson completed a values-based leadership course with the SCJT, which is our state 167 00:10:07,940 --> 00:10:09,260 police training. 168 00:10:11,430 --> 00:10:16,590 Sergeant Mullins completed a crisis management affecting institutions of higher education 169 00:10:16,590 --> 00:10:25,510 which was hosted by Thomas Moore University and Petrolman Boyers completed a de-escalation instructors 170 00:10:25,510 --> 00:10:26,890 course. On 171 00:10:29,320 --> 00:10:36,660 August 12th of 2026 the department was awarded a six certificate of accreditation by 172 00:10:36,660 --> 00:10:46,240 the Kentucky Association's chief of police. So we are remained an accredited police agency and I think 173 00:10:46,240 --> 00:10:50,180 I think it speaks highly of the whole staff and the whole department. 174 00:10:51,160 --> 00:10:52,140 That's my report. 175 00:10:52,540 --> 00:10:52,860 Thank you. 176 00:10:53,280 --> 00:10:53,800 Any questions? 177 00:10:55,620 --> 00:10:55,900 Okay. 178 00:10:56,840 --> 00:10:57,160 Fine. 179 00:10:57,360 --> 00:10:57,620 Miss. 180 00:10:58,080 --> 00:10:58,660 Chief Dickman. 181 00:11:27,350 --> 00:11:27,590 Thank you. 182 00:11:27,930 --> 00:11:28,290 I'm going 183 00:11:31,140 --> 00:11:36,320 back to the water district just to be aware that there may be some discoloration 184 00:11:36,320 --> 00:11:38,460 as well from the splashes. 185 00:11:39,520 --> 00:11:43,800 The next thing I'm just going to add is that it's not too late to sign up. 186 00:11:43,800 --> 00:11:48,120 We have a community CPR class for this Saturday, September 12 at 10 a.m. 187 00:11:48,600 --> 00:11:52,160 We can reach out to the fire department, we need to get you registered. 188 00:11:52,900 --> 00:11:55,880 I'll cost the classes $25 for that CPR class. 189 00:11:56,640 --> 00:11:58,960 That's all I have to report to those other questions. 190 00:11:59,720 --> 00:12:00,140 Any questions? 191 00:12:01,220 --> 00:12:01,600 Thank you. 192 00:12:03,540 --> 00:12:04,320 Captain Henry? 193 00:12:06,800 --> 00:12:07,580 Welcome aboard. 194 00:12:16,360 --> 00:12:16,880 Good evening. 195 00:12:17,440 --> 00:12:21,840 Just have a couple of things to hit on that's actually in the package that you all've got. 196 00:12:21,840 --> 00:12:30,440 run volume is up for August as compared to 2425. Pretty big boost in that was 197 00:12:30,440 --> 00:12:34,780 during the storms that we had come through, we had one day, we had 39 separate 198 00:12:34,780 --> 00:12:39,720 incidents, it was a pretty busy day. Oh, we've got several new personnel that have 199 00:12:39,720 --> 00:12:43,360 come in, four brand new firefighters that we've enrolled into, the Kentucky 200 00:12:43,360 --> 00:12:48,560 Basic Firefighter Program. So we're actively going through that. We've got three 201 00:12:48,560 --> 00:12:54,940 We need people in the EMT class, and we just, with the new school, we just started six new high school students. 202 00:12:55,700 --> 00:13:01,760 So they're working with our recruitment and retention in our ever shift and training every day. 203 00:13:02,040 --> 00:13:06,340 So those are the main things that you have to answer any questions that you have any questions. 204 00:13:06,820 --> 00:13:08,360 Any questions? 205 00:13:09,440 --> 00:13:10,440 Thank you. 206 00:13:10,560 --> 00:13:10,640 Good evening. 207 00:13:11,420 --> 00:13:11,720 Thanks. 208 00:13:12,680 --> 00:13:14,080 Development zoning, Mr. Kramer. 209 00:13:14,740 --> 00:13:19,420 The committee has not met since our last meeting, just a couple of brief developments. 210 00:13:20,440 --> 00:13:26,520 We mentioned this as the last meeting, Covenant Natural Health Care is opening on 2701 211 00:13:26,520 --> 00:13:31,360 Chancellor Drive, apparently the opening date has been set for September 28th, 212 00:13:31,440 --> 00:13:32,900 we're looking forward to having them in the city. 213 00:13:33,860 --> 00:13:39,960 It's my understanding along the Steakhouse and the former Taste of Belgium is coming along. 214 00:13:39,960 --> 00:13:41,780 and should be open before the end of the year, 215 00:13:42,020 --> 00:13:43,340 so we're also looking forward to that. 216 00:13:43,780 --> 00:13:44,400 That's all I have. 217 00:13:44,920 --> 00:13:45,260 Thank you. 218 00:13:45,900 --> 00:13:46,600 Any questions? 219 00:13:49,610 --> 00:13:50,010 You're cycling? 220 00:13:50,650 --> 00:13:50,930 Arbit? 221 00:13:51,430 --> 00:13:52,510 I'll give you a word for it. 222 00:13:52,610 --> 00:13:52,830 Okay. 223 00:13:53,210 --> 00:13:53,450 Let's see. 224 00:13:54,630 --> 00:13:55,330 Our recreation. 225 00:13:55,710 --> 00:13:56,570 So does that happen? 226 00:13:56,910 --> 00:13:58,870 75th anniversary of Presby Hills. 227 00:13:59,010 --> 00:14:02,150 The dinner is going to be held on October 3rd Saturday 228 00:14:02,150 --> 00:14:03,310 at Summon Hills Country Club. 229 00:14:03,710 --> 00:14:05,370 We have cocktails at five o'clock. 230 00:14:05,550 --> 00:14:06,870 We have dinner starting at six. 231 00:14:07,630 --> 00:14:10,150 You do need to make reservations online. 232 00:14:10,150 --> 00:14:16,850 There's the ability to do that by looking at our web page and multiple other places to find that information. 233 00:14:17,690 --> 00:14:23,270 It does require prepayments, $50 per person, due at the time of that reservation. 234 00:14:23,550 --> 00:14:28,130 You have the ability to pick your entree, your dessert, drinks you on you. 235 00:14:28,270 --> 00:14:30,050 It's a cash bar, at this particular point. 236 00:14:30,490 --> 00:14:34,230 And the reservation deadline is Monday, September 21st. 237 00:14:34,590 --> 00:14:37,630 Everyone is welcome. You don't have to be a resident of Cressview Hills. 238 00:14:38,290 --> 00:14:42,050 or affiliated with Summit Hills Country Club, so we're looking forward to it. 239 00:14:45,650 --> 00:14:46,850 You want to provide that information? 240 00:14:49,510 --> 00:14:56,640 So RC engineer three just sponsored the bar that was from one tree? 241 00:14:57,180 --> 00:14:58,140 Well you didn't tell me. 242 00:14:58,560 --> 00:14:59,380 That just happened. 243 00:15:00,000 --> 00:15:29,760 That's nice. So probably when you build them, get either. So, you know, when you show them, increase attendance dramatically. Just get one drink, get one drink, take it in the rest. It's still a catch bar. Yeah. But thanks to my gig. That's great. Yeah. Yeah. Thank you. Personal public relations. The only thing I'll say is a cheat date. Holden is out with some surgery and everybody to keep him in his prayers. 244 00:15:29,760 --> 00:15:31,820 that he gets a quick recovery. 245 00:15:33,980 --> 00:15:39,420 Telecommunication board, the only thing I'll say there is if you remember, they're old 246 00:15:39,420 --> 00:15:50,200 TVNK location down on the Corsi pipe kind of like the dairy, they have now moved to 1650 247 00:15:50,200 --> 00:15:57,280 Russell Street, or they're moving to 1650 Russell Street, so along the railroad tracks 248 00:15:57,280 --> 00:16:06,280 back up to the railroad tech. So that's more space, and I think probably more modern space than being in a wood shop, so 249 00:16:07,040 --> 00:16:08,100 before we do that. 250 00:16:10,320 --> 00:16:16,660 Communication, we just went through the newsletter, the fall newsletter, we're doing any edits that we need to do. 251 00:16:16,860 --> 00:16:19,780 So I'd say that's probably going to be out tomorrow. 252 00:16:21,120 --> 00:16:21,640 So 253 00:16:23,850 --> 00:16:25,410 any questions with anything? 254 00:16:27,360 --> 00:16:29,900 Did you mention the deadline for RSVP on this? 255 00:16:30,140 --> 00:16:32,340 Yes, September 20th, we're just sorry, it's meant to be. 256 00:16:32,800 --> 00:16:35,200 We have to tell the summit after the summit, 257 00:16:35,320 --> 00:16:37,280 we have to tell the country that everybody is in order, 258 00:16:37,420 --> 00:16:38,960 and that's why it's so far back. 259 00:16:40,820 --> 00:16:41,700 Thank you. 260 00:16:42,220 --> 00:16:43,520 Motion to adjourn, second. 261 00:16:44,440 --> 00:16:45,700 Motion to second, any discussion? 262 00:16:46,220 --> 00:16:47,300 All those in favor say aye. 263 00:16:47,780 --> 00:16:47,900 Aye. 264 00:16:48,280 --> 00:16:48,580 Opposed? 265 00:16:50,240 --> 00:16:50,880 Thank you. 266 00:16:51,120 --> 00:16:51,240 Thank you.