Crestview Hills public meetings in 2025

Police Authority

The Lakeside Park-Crestview Hills Police Authority Board met to approve November financial statements and bills. The board received reports on officer training and new hires. Members also shared updates from the Crestview Hills and Lakeside Park city councils.

• Approval of November financial statements and payment of bills
• Report on Ptl. Boyers completing field training and Tony Wilson beginning employment
• Report on Ptl. Bush completing Red Dot Instructor Course and Ptl. Armstrong becoming a National Registry EMT
• Lakeside Park Municipal Order No. 8-2025 partially funding a school resource officer for Blessed Sacrament School
• Scheduling of January and February board meetings for the fourth Mondays of those months

City Council

The Crestview Hills City Council will vote on two appointments: members of the Planning Council and the reappointment of Board of Adjustment member James Blom. The council will also consider an executive order to modify the city's Christmas Eve and Christmas holiday schedule. Committee reports from Public Works, Finance, Police, Safety, Fire/EMS, Development & Zoning, and others will be presented.

• Order/Resolution 2025-12-01 – Planning Council appointments
• Order/Resolution 2025-12-02 – Reappointment of Board of Adjustment member James Blom
• Executive Order 2025-11-01 – Modifying Christmas Eve and Christmas holidays
• Committee reports from Public Works, Finance, Police Authority, Safety Committee, Fire/EMS, Development & Zoning
• Approval of agenda, minutes, and routine items

The City Council unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the November 13, 2025 meeting. It also approved Order/Resolution 2025-12-01 appointing members to the 2026 Planning Council and Order/Resolution 2025-12-02 reappointing Board of Adjustment member James Blom. All motions carried with all ayes and no opposing votes.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved November 13, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Order/Resolution 2025-12-01 – 2026 Planning Council appointments (unanimous)
• Approved Order/Resolution 2025-12-02 – Reappointment of Board of Adjustment member James Blom (unanimous)
• Approved motion to adjourn (unanimous)

Public Works Committee

The Crestview Hills Public Works Committee meeting on Dec. 3, 2025 will consider a series of roadway and bridge projects. Items include improvements to Turkeyfoot Road, Dixie Highway sidewalks, Horsebranch Road, Lookout Farm Drive bridge replacement and widening, and repaving of several streets. The committee will review these projects and any related recommendations.

• Turkeyfoot Road Improvement Project
• Dixie Hwy. Sidewalk Improvements (Whitehouse Drive north to City border)
• Lookout Farm Drive Bridge Replacement/Widening
• Thomas More Parkway Repaving Project
• Centre View Blvd. – Grant Funded Repaving

The committee approved the minutes from the November 5, 2025 meeting after a motion and second, with all members voting in favor. The meeting was then adjourned by a unanimous vote. No other actions or approvals were taken during this session.

• Approved November 5, 2025 meeting minutes (all voting in favor)
• Adjourned meeting (all voting in favor)

Police Authority

The Lakeside Park-Crestview Hills Police Authority Board approved a one-time salary adjustment and the purchase of Thanksgiving pies for staff. The board also reviewed October financial statements and received updates on a building expansion project.

• Approval of a one-time salary adjustment
• Conditional employment offer accepted by Tony Wilson with an anticipated start date of December 1, 2025
• Receipt of a Paraclete rifle-rated ballistic shield via a KY Attorney Generals Office grant
• Application submitted for a Body-Worn Camera Policy and Implementation Program
• Update provided on the building expansion project

City Council

The Crestview Hills City Council meeting will review routine items such as agenda and minutes approvals, reports from the mayor, city administrator, and an audit presentation. In new business, the Council will consider an order to accept JTM Smith Construction’s bid and authorize a contract for the Lookout Farm Drive Bridge Replacement Project. The Council will also consider an executive order to declare city property surplus and permit its sale through an online auction.

• Accept bid from JTM Smith Construction and authorize contract for the Lookout Farm Drive Bridge Replacement Project
• Declare city property surplus and authorize its sale via online auction

The City Council unanimously approved the agenda and the minutes from the October 9 meeting. They accepted the 2024‑2025 audit report and authorized a contract with JTM Smith Construction for the Lookout Farm Drive Bridge Replacement. The council also declared certain city property surplus and approved its sale via an online auction.

• Approved agenda (all ayes, no opposition)
• Approved October 9, 2025 minutes (all ayes, no opposition)
• Accepted 2024‑2025 audit report (all ayes, no opposition)
• Approved JTM Smith Construction contract for Lookout Farm Drive Bridge Replacement (all ayes, no opposition)
• Authorized sale of surplus city property via online auction (all ayes, no opposition)
• Adjourned meeting (all ayes, no opposition)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will meet to review a variance request for a residential property. The board will also vote on the approval of minutes from the August 4, 2025, hearing.

• Variance request for 336 Crown Point Cir. to reduce front yard setback from 30 feet to 20 feet for a single-family home
• Approval of August 4, 2025, public hearing minutes
• Withdrawal of application for 112 Warwick Ct.

The Board of Adjustment approved the minutes from the August 4, 2025 public hearing with all ayes and no opposing votes. It then approved a variance reducing the front‑yard setback from 30 feet to 20 feet for the residential property at 336 Crown Point Circle, also with all ayes and no opposing votes. The meeting was adjourned at 4:18 p.m. with a unanimous vote.

• Approved August 4, 2025 minutes (all ayes, no opposing votes)
• Approved 10‑foot front‑yard setback variance for 336 Crown Point Circle (all ayes, no opposing votes)
• Adjourned meeting (all ayes, no opposing votes)

Public Works Committee

The Crestview Hills Public Works Committee will meet on November 5, 2025. The committee will discuss and consider several road and bridge projects, including improvements on Turkeyfoot Road, Dixie Highway sidewalks, Horsebranch Road, Lookout Farm Drive bridge replacement, Thomas More Parkway repaving, Woodspoint Drive repaving, and Centre View Boulevard grant‑funded repaving. No other business is listed on the agenda.

• Turkeyfoot Road Improvement Project
• Dixie Highway sidewalk improvements (Whitehouse Drive north to city border)
• Lookout Farm Drive bridge replacement and widening – approval of bid for construction phase
• Thomas More Parkway repaving project
• Centre View Boulevard grant‑funded repaving

The Public Works Committee unanimously approved the October 1, 2025 meeting minutes. It also unanimously recommended that City Council approve the low bid of $712,229.63 from JTM Smith Construction for the Lookout Farm Drive Bridge and authorize the contract. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved October 1, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended City Council approve JTM Smith Construction bid $712,229.63 for Lookout Farm Drive Bridge and authorize contract (unanimous)

Police Authority

The Police Authority Board accepted the September minutes and approved payment of September bills. They reviewed chief reports, council updates on Halloween hours and Dixie Highway sidewalk contracts, and authorized the emergency management mutual aid agreement. Additional actions included extending a conditional employment offer and discussing upcoming COPS and body‑camera grant updates.

• Authorized Emergency Management Mutual Aid & Assistance Agreement
• Order/Resolution 2025-10-01: contracts with KYTC and Verdantas for Dixie Highway Sidewalk Extension Project design and ROW services
• Order/Resolution 2025-10-02: grant application for additional Dixie Highway sidewalk funds
• Municipal Order 6-2025: increase hourly rate of pay for the City Attorney
• Municipal Order 7-2025: application to KCPC to amend Lakeside Park zoning code

City Council

The Crestview Hills City Council will consider several items at its October 9 meeting. Items include a second reading of Ordinance 2025-09-01 to amend the parking schedule on Parkway Drive, establishing Halloween trick-or-treat hours for October 31, 2025, and authorizing contracts with the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet and Verdantas for design and right‑of‑way services for the Dixie Highway sidewalk extension. The council will also consider authorizing a grant application for additional funds for the Dixie Highway sidewalk project.

• Ordinance 2025-09-01 – Second Reading – Amending Parking Schedule related to Parkway Drive
• Establishing 2025 Halloween Trick-or-Treat Hours – October 31, 2025, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
• Order/Resolution 2025-10-01 – Authorizing contracts with KYTC and Verdantas for Dixie Hwy Sidewalk Extension Project design and ROW services
• Order/Resolution 2025-10-02 – Authorizing grant application for additional Dixie Hwy sidewalk funds

The council approved an ordinance amending the Parkway Drive parking schedule. It set Halloween trick‑or‑treat hours for October 31, 2025, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. The council authorized contracts with KYTC and Verdantas for the Dixie Hwy sidewalk extension design and ROW services, and approved a grant application for additional Dixie Hwy sidewalk funds. All motions passed with unanimous affirmative votes.

• Approved Ordinance 2025-09-01 amending Parkway Drive parking schedule (unanimous)
• Approved Halloween Trick‑or‑Treat hours Oct 31, 2025, 6 p.m.–8 p.m. (unanimous)
• Authorized contracts with KYTC and Verdantas for Dixie Hwy sidewalk extension design and ROW services (unanimous)
• Authorized grant application for additional Dixie Hwy sidewalk funds (unanimous)
• Approved agenda (all ayes, no opposing votes)
• Approved September 11, 2025 Property Tax Rate Hearing minutes (all ayes, no opposing votes)
• Approved September 11, 2025 Regular Council Meeting minutes (all ayes, no opposing votes)
• Motion to adjourn carried (all ayes, no opposing votes)

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will meet to review new or continuing business regarding several infrastructure projects. The session focuses on road improvements, repaving, and bridge work within the city.

• Turkeyfoot Road Improvement Project
• Dixie Hwy. Sidewalk Improvements (Whitehouse Drive north to City border)
• Horsebranch Rd. Improvement Project
• Lookout Farm Drive Bridge Replacement/Widening
• Sunset Drive Reconstruction, Thomas More Parkway Repaving, and Woodspoint Dr. Repaving projects

The committee approved the September 3, 2025 meeting minutes with all members voting in favor. It also voted to remove the Sunset Drive Reconstruction item from future agendas, again with unanimous support. No other actions were decided at this meeting.

• Approved September 3, 2025 meeting minutes (all in favor)
• Approved removal of Sunset Drive Reconstruction from future agendas (all in favor)

Police Authority

The board accepted the August 18th meeting minutes and approved payment of August bills. It approved the purchase and lease of two Flock cameras, with a $7,000 contribution from Town Center and a $16,500 transfer from last year’s overage, resulting in a $20,000 annual cost. The board also approved transferring a surplus ballistic vest to the Edgewood Police Department.

• Approved purchase/lease of two Flock cameras (annual cost $20,000; Town Center contributes $7,000; $16,500 transferred to Investigations Line 9.90)
• Approved Resolution 2025-05 to surplus Sgt. Goodman’s ballistic vest to Edgewood Police Department
• Adopted new Blauer Class B uniforms for patrol use, transitioning over the next month
• Capt. Paolucci and Ptl. Henderson completed Remote Pilot sUAS Drone Operator course and earned FAA Part 107 certification
• Accepted August meeting minutes and approved payment of August financial bills

City Council

The Crestview Hills City Council will consider several ordinances, including the updated Z21 Project zoning ordinance, the 2025 property tax rate, and a change to the waste collection fee. New business includes a parking schedule amendment for Parkway Drive, a statewide mutual aid agreement, and a memorandum of understanding with the Northern Kentucky Area Development District on vehicle procurement. The council will also appoint a new city engineer and a finance committee member.

• Ordinance 2025-08-01 – Second Reading – Approving Updated Zoning Ordinance (Z21 Project)
• Ordinance 2025-08-02 – Second Reading – 2025 Property Tax Rate
• Ordinance 2025-08-03 – Second Reading – Amending Waste Collection Fee
• Ordinance 2025-09-01 – First Reading – Amending Parking Schedule related to Parkway Drive
• Order/Resolution 2025-09-01 – Statewide Mutual Aid and Assistance Agreement

City Council

The City Council is meeting to conduct a public hearing regarding the proposed property tax rate for 2025. Residents may provide public comment on the rate before the meeting adjourns.

• Public hearing on proposed 2025 property tax rate

The council approved the updated Crestview Hills zoning ordinance and map, set the 2025 property tax rate at .154 per $100 of value, and raised the residential waste collection fee to $160. It also approved a parking‑schedule amendment for Parkway Drive, entered a statewide mutual‑aid agreement, and adopted a procurement MOU. Additionally, the council appointed Mike Yeager as City Engineer and David Bailey to the Finance Committee.

• Approved Updated Crestview Hills Zoning Ordinance and Map (Ordinance 2025-08-01) – all ayes
• Approved 2025 Property Tax Rate ordinance setting rate at .154 per $100 (Ordinance 2025-08-02) – all ayes
• Approved amendment to Waste Collection Fee ordinance setting fee $160 per residential unit (Ordinance 2025-08-03) – all ayes
• Approved first‑reading amendment to Parking Schedule clarifying Parkway Drive fire lane (Ordinance 2025-09-01) – all ayes
• Approved entry into Kentucky Statewide Mutual Aid and Assistance Agreement (Order/Resolution 2025-09-01) – all ayes
• Approved Memorandum of Understanding with Northern Kentucky Area Development District for vehicle procurement services (Order/Resolution 2025-09-02) – all ayes
• Appointed Mike Yeager as City Engineer (Executive Order 2025-08-02) – all ayes
• Appointed David Bailey to Finance Committee – all ayes

Public Works Committee

The Crestview Hills Public Works Committee will discuss six infrastructure projects, including road repaving, sidewalk improvements, and bridge replacement. The meeting is procedural with no new decisions expected; projects are listed for review and potential future action.

• Turkeyfoot Road Improvement Project
• Dixie Hwy. Sidewalk Improvements (Whitehouse Drive north to City border)
• Horsebranch Rd. Improvement Project
• Lookout Farm Drive Bridge Replacement/Widening
• Sunset Drive Reconstruction Project

The Public Works Committee unanimously approved the July 2, 2025 meeting minutes. No other actions were voted on; the committee discussed several road and infrastructure projects but took no formal decisions. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Approved July 2, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Police Authority

The Lakeside Park-Crestview Hills Police Authority Board reviewed July financial statements and personnel updates. The board discussed the pricing and funding for additional Flock cameras.

• Approval of July financial statements and payment of bills
• Discussion on funding and pricing for additional Flock cameras
• Report on Ptl. Boyers graduating the DOCIT Basic Training Academy on August 7, 2025
• Report on Sgt. Goodman's retirement on August 1, 2024

City Council

The Crestview Hills City Council will hold its regular meeting on August 14, 2025, at 7:00 P.M. The agenda includes first readings of three ordinances: an updated zoning ordinance (Z21 Project), the 2025 property tax rate, and an amendment to the waste collection fee. The council will also consider an executive order regarding surplus UniFi routers.

• First reading of Ordinance 2025-08-01 (Z21 Project) updating zoning ordinance
• First reading of Ordinance 2025-08-02 setting 2025 property tax rate
• First reading of Ordinance 2025-08-03 amending waste collection fee
• Executive Order 2025-08-01 on surplus UniFi router disposal

The council unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the July 10, 2025 session. No policy or budget items were finalized; only procedural actions were taken. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Approved meeting agenda (all ayes, no opposing votes)
• Approved July 10, 2025 council minutes (all ayes, no opposing votes)
• Adjourned meeting (all ayes, no opposing votes)

City Council

The Crestview Hills City Council will hold a special meeting to receive updates on a city building expansion project and discuss plans for the city’s 75th anniversary celebration. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

The council unanimously approved the meeting agenda. The council approved the final concept for the City Building Expansion Project, authorizing the mayor to sign necessary documents; one member recused himself. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Approved agenda (6 ayes, 0 opposed)
• Approved City Building Expansion Project concept, authorizing mayor to proceed (5 ayes, 0 opposed; 1 recused)
• Adjourned meeting (6 ayes, 0 opposed)

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will discuss the status of several infrastructure improvements. The meeting focuses on road repaving, sidewalk installations, and bridge work within the city.

• Turkeyfoot Road Improvement Project
• Dixie Hwy. Sidewalk Improvements from Whitehouse Drive north to City border
• Horsebranch Rd. Improvement Project
• Lookout Farm Drive Bridge Replacement/Widening
• Sunset Drive Reconstruction, Thomas More Parkway Repaving, and Woodspoint Dr. Repaving

The Public Works Committee voted unanimously to approve the July 2, 2025 meeting minutes. No other items were formally approved, denied, or postponed. The committee then adjourned unanimously at 9:47 a.m.

• Approved July 2, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will review a request from Philip Weber for a residential property variance. The board will hear testimony from the City Zoning Administrator and the applicant.

• Request for a 7-foot side yard setback variance (reducing from 10 feet to 3 feet) at 112 Warwick Ct. for a house and garage addition

The Board approved the May 13, 2025 minutes unanimously. A motion to approve a 7‑foot side‑yard setback variance for 112 Warwick Court failed because it lacked a second. The Board then moved to table the variance application, which passed unanimously. The meeting was adjourned with an all‑aye vote.

• Approved May 13 minutes (all ayes, no opposing votes)
• Motion to approve 7‑ft side‑yard setback variance failed (no second)
• Motion to table 112 Warwick Court variance application passed (all ayes, no opposing votes)
• Motion to adjourn meeting passed (all ayes, no opposing votes)

Police Authority

The Lakeside Park-Crestview Hills Police Authority Board approved the purchase of two new vehicles and a personnel promotion. The board also discussed the potential installation of more Flock cameras, but tabled the decision.

• Resolution 2025-03: Awarded RFP to Don Franklin Dodge for the purchase of two Durangos
• Resolution 2025-04: Surplused a Glock 45 firearm to be given to retiring Sgt. Sam Goodman
• Promoted Patrolman Tignor to Sergeant effective August 3, 2025
• Tabled decision on the installation of additional Flock cameras

City Council

The City Council will meet to discuss amendments to city personnel policies. The body is also considering a city engineering contract with Compass Infrastructure Group.

• Order-Resolution 2025-07-01: Amendments to City Personnel Policies
• Order-Resolution 2025-07-02: City Engineering Contract with Compass Infrastructure Group

The council unanimously approved a special meeting for August 12 at 6:00 p.m. It also adopted Order‑Resolution 2025‑07‑01, amending city personnel policies, and Order‑Resolution 2025‑07‑02, approving a contract with Compass Infrastructure for city engineering work. All motions passed with unanimous support.

• Approved special council meeting on August 12 at 6:00 p.m. (unanimous)
• Approved Order‑Resolution 2025‑07‑01 amending city personnel policies (unanimous)
• Approved Order‑Resolution 2025‑07‑02 City Engineering Contract with Compass Infrastructure (unanimous)

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee is meeting to discuss several infrastructure improvement and repaving projects. The body will also review a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for a City Engineer.

• Turkeyfoot Road Improvement Project
• Dixie Hwy. Sidewalk Improvements (Whitehouse Drive north to City border)
• Horsebranch Rd. Improvement Project
• Lookout Farm Drive Bridge Replacement/Widening
• City Engineer RFQ

The committee approved the minutes from the May 7, 2025 meeting, with all members voting in favor. A motion to adjourn the July 2 meeting was also passed unanimously. No other actions were taken.

• Approved May 7, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Police Authority

The Lakeside Park-Crestview Hills Police Authority Board approved budget reallocations, updated personnel policies, and a pay classification plan. The board also approved merit raises and a promotion.

• Promotion of Patrolman Mullins to Sergeant effective July 06, 2025
• Budget reallocation of $2,482 from Miscellaneous Income to Printing for challenge coins
• Budget reallocation of $3,500 from Base Salary to Pension
• Approval of an updated Pay Classification Plan
• Update to Personnel Policies Chapter 17 Section 2 regarding Health Insurance Waivers

City Council

The City Council will consider the second reading of the 2025-2026 budget and a supplement to the Code of Ordinances. Members will also discuss the Z21 Zoning Ordinance update and a design services contract for Thomas More Parkway.

• Ordinance 2025-05-02: Second reading of the 2025-2026 Budget
• Order/Resolution 2025-06-01: Contract with KYTC for Thomas More Parkway Design Services
• Order/Resolution 2025-06-02: Sending updated Zoning Ordinance (Z21 Project) to Kenton County Planning Commission
• Ordinance 2025-05-01: Second reading of S-30 Supplement to the Code of Ordinances

The council unanimously approved the 2025‑2026 City Budget and adopted the S‑30 supplement to the code. It also authorized a contract with the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet for design and engineering services on Thomas More Parkway and sent the updated Z21 zoning ordinance to the Kenton County Planning Commission for review. All other motions, including approval of the agenda, minutes, and adjournment, passed without opposition.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved May 8, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted S‑30 supplement to the Code of Ordinances (unanimous)
• Approved 2025‑2026 City Budget (unanimous)
• Authorized contract with KYTC for design/engineering of Thomas More Parkway improvements (unanimous)
• Approved sending updated Z21 zoning ordinance to Kenton County Planning Commission (unanimous)
• Approved personnel salary adjustments per Personnel Committee (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Police Authority

The Lakeside Park-Crestview Hills Police Authority Board held a special meeting on June 10, 2025. The board entered an executive session to discuss personnel issues before adjourning.

• Executive session held pursuant to KRS 61.810 (f) regarding personnel issues

Public Works Committee

The committee is meeting to discuss new or continuing business regarding several infrastructure improvements. The agenda focuses on road repaving, sidewalk additions, and bridge work within the city.

• Turkeyfoot Road Improvement Project
• Dixie Hwy. Sidewalk Improvements (Whitehouse Drive north to City border)
• Horsebranch Rd. Improvement Project
• Lookout Farm Drive Bridge Replacement/Widening
• Sunset Drive Reconstruction Project

The Public Works Committee approved the minutes from the May 7, 2025 meeting, with all members voting in favor. The committee then approved a motion to adjourn, also unanimously. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved May 7, 2025 meeting minutes (all voting in favor)
• Approved motion to adjourn (all voting in favor)

Police Authority

The Lakeside Park-Crestview Hills Police Authority Board approved the 2025-2026 budget, which includes $31,100 in insurance savings from Anthem and funding for two new vehicles. The board also approved a line-item reallocation of $3,500 from gasoline to education, postponed a second reallocation for challenge coins, and accepted the hiring of Officer Curtis Bush starting May 27. Updates from both city councils noted passage of budget ordinances and a sidewalk repair project in Lakeside Park.

• Approved 2025-2026 budget with $31,100 insurance savings and two new vehicles
• Hired Officer Curtis Bush after completion of pre-employment testing, start date May 27, 2025
• Approved line-item reallocation of $3,500 from Gasoline (3.20) to Education (2.50)
• Postponed reallocation of $1,720 from Miscellaneous Income (6.91) to Printing (4.70) for challenge coins
• Crestview Hills passed Interlocal Agreement with Kenton County for National Opioid Settlement Funds

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will review two variance requests for a commercial property in the RP-1 Zone. The board will hear testimony from the City Zoning Administrator and the applicant regarding these requests.

• Front yard setback variance request to reduce setback from 50 feet to 25 feet for an office addition at 380 Centre View Blvd.
• Parking variance request to reduce minimum required spaces from 92 to 63 at 380 Centre View Blvd.

The board approved the minutes from the March 31, 2025 public hearing. The board approved a 20‑foot front‑yard setback variance, reducing the required setback from 50 ft to 30 ft, for 380 Centre View Blvd. The board also approved a parking‑space variance, reducing the required spots from 92 to 63, for the same property. All motions passed with unanimous ayes.

• Approved March 31, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved 20‑ft front yard setback variance for 380 Centre View Blvd (unanimous)
• Approved parking‑space variance reducing required spots from 92 to 63 for 380 Centre View Blvd (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Ethics

The Crestview Hills Board of Ethics will hold a routine meeting to elect officers, approve prior minutes, and review 2025 financial disclosure statements. No old or new business is on the agenda. The meeting is procedural.

• Yearly election of officers
• Approval of minutes from previous meeting
• Review of 2025 financial disclosure statements
• No old or new business reported

The board voted to keep Susan Berns as chair, with Sharon Gronotte moving and Ken Palmer seconding the motion, which carried. The board also approved the meeting minutes after Sharon Gronotte moved and Ken Palmer seconded, and the motion carried. No other business was taken.

• Sharon Gronotte moved to retain Susan Berns as chair; motion carried
• Sharon Gronotte moved to approve meeting minutes; motion carried

City Council

The Crestview Hills City Council will conduct a public hearing on Municipal Road Aid for 2025-2026. The council will also consider first readings of an ordinance adopting a supplement to the code of ordinances and an ordinance approving the 2025-2026 budget. New business includes a minor stage I plan revision at 380 Centre View Blvd., an interlocal agreement with Kenton County for opioid settlement funds, and appointments to the Board of Adjustment and Code Enforcement. An executive order declares certain items surplus for online auction.

• Public hearing on 2025-2026 Municipal Road Aid
• Ordinance 2025-05-02 – First reading of 2025-2026 Budget
• Order/Resolution 2025-05-03 – Interlocal agreement with Kenton County for National Opioid Settlement Funds
• Order/Resolution 2025-05-01 – Approval of minor Stage I plan revision at 380 Centre View Blvd.
• Executive Order 2025-05-01 – Declaring surplus items for online auction

The council unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the April 10 meeting. It adopted several orders and resolutions, including an interlocal agreement with Kenton County to use National Opioid Settlement Funds, a plan revision for 380 Centre View Blvd., and the appointment of Brent Degenhardt to the Board of Adjustment. The council also authorized the sale of surplus items via an online auction.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved April 10 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Minor Stage I Plan Revision for 380 Centre View Blvd. (unanimous)
• Approved interlocal agreement with Kenton County Fiscal Court for opioid settlement funds (unanimous)
• Appointed Brent Degenhardt to Board of Adjustment (5 ayes, 1 recusal)
• Reappointed Kimberly Brown to Kenton County Code Enforcement (unanimous)
• Authorized surplus items sale via online auction (adopted)

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee is meeting to discuss new or continuing business regarding several infrastructure projects. The agenda focuses on road improvements, sidewalk installations, and bridge work within the city.

• Turkeyfoot Road Project
• Dixie Hwy. Sidewalk Improvements from Whitehouse Drive north to City border
• Horsebranch Rd. Improvement Project
• Duke Energy Pipeline Replacement Project Restoration
• Lookout Farm Drive Bridge Replacement/Widening

The Public Works Committee approved the April 2, 2025 meeting minutes with all members voting in favor. It directed staff to add safety flag receptacles, request LPCH Police traffic enforcement, and install a shield over the new crosswalk lighting at Thomas More Parkway. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Approved April 2, 2025 minutes (all voting in favor)
• Directed staff to add safety flag receptacles at Thomas More crosswalk
• Directed staff to request LPCH Police traffic enforcement at the crosswalk
• Directed staff to add a shield over the new crosswalk lighting
• Adjourned meeting (all voting in favor)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee reviewed and recommended the mayor's proposed FY2025-2026 budget to the City Council. Key discussions included a property tax compensating rate increase (plus 45) and raising the waste and recycling fee from $125 to $160 per dwelling unit due to a higher Rumpke contract. The committee also discussed potential revenue replacement from FICA cap changes and reviewed capital projects such as the Lookout Farm/Shinkle Rd bridge, Woodspoint Drive renovation, and City Building expansion. The minutes from the October 21, 2024 meeting were approved.

• Recommended FY2025-2026 budget to City Council with property tax compensating rate plus 45
• Waste and recycling fee increase proposed from $125 to $160 per dwelling unit
• Discussed raising or eliminating the FICA cap limit on payroll taxes for revenue replacement
• Reviewed capital projects: Lookout Farm/Shinkle Rd bridge, Woodspoint Drive street renovation, and City Building expansion
• Approved minutes from October 21, 2024 Finance Committee meeting

The committee approved its October 21, 2024 minutes without objection. It then voted to adopt and recommend the Mayor’s proposed FY 2025‑26 budget to the City Council, approving the recommendation unanimously. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Approved October 21, 2024 Finance Committee minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended Mayor's FY 2025‑26 budget to City Council (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Police Authority

The Lakeside Park-Crestview Hills Police Authority Board reviewed the 2025-26 proposed budget and approved the surplus of several pieces of equipment. The board also authorized payment for a portion of a patrol officer's training costs.

• Resolution 2025-01: Surplus of 11 Rock River Arms AR15 rifles and one Doublestar rifle to be sold
• Resolution 2025-02: Surplus of two Trek Alpha ZX mountain bikes and one Sportworks 2-bike bike rack
• First reading of the 2025-26 Proposed Budget
• Approval to pay half the cost of Ptl. Bush’s SPI training with Kenton County
• Delivery of an All Traffic Solutions Variable Message System (VMS) and Radar Trailer

City Council

The council unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the March 13, 2025 meeting. They also approved Order/Resolution 2025-04-01, authorizing a memorandum of agreement with City of Lakeside Park for matching funds on the Dixie Highway Sidewalk Grant project. The meeting was then adjourned with a unanimous vote.

• Approved agenda (all ayes, no opposing votes)
• Approved March 13, 2025 minutes (all ayes, no opposing votes)
• Approved Order/Resolution 2025-04-01 authorizing MOA for Dixie Highway Sidewalk Grant (all ayes, no opposing votes)
• Adjourned meeting (all ayes, no opposing votes)

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will discuss updates on several ongoing infrastructure projects, including road improvements, sidewalk construction, and bridge replacements. No decisions are scheduled; the meeting is for review and discussion of project status.

• Turkeyfoot Road Project
• Dixie Hwy. Sidewalk Improvements (Whitehouse Drive north to City border)
• Horsebranch Rd. Improvement Project
• Duke Energy Pipeline Replacement Project Restoration
• Shinkle Road Bridge Railing Replacement

The Public Works Committee approved the March 5, 2025 meeting minutes after a motion by Mark Lehman and a second by Genie Wambaugh, with all members voting in favor. The committee then adjourned the meeting by a unanimous vote. No other substantive actions or approvals were taken during this session.

• Approved March 5, 2025 meeting minutes (all voting in favor)
• Adjourned meeting (all voting in favor)

Board of Adjustment

The Crestview Hills Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on a variance request by Lyn and Neil Mathews to reduce the rear yard setback from 50 feet to 21 feet for a house addition at 149 Rossmoyne Ave. The board will also approve prior meeting minutes and elect officers for 2025.

• Variance request for 29-foot rear yard setback reduction at 149 Rossmoyne Ave. in R-1Bc zone.
• Approval of minutes from April 8, 2024 public hearing.
• Election of Board of Adjustment officers for 2025.
• Swearing-in of witnesses and presentation of case by City Zoning Administrator.

Police Authority

The board approved minutes, financial statements, and bill payments. The chief reported two Recon Interceptor E-Bikes arrived and will be put into service. Council reports noted Crestview Hills authorized a contract with Elevar for design services for the city building, and Lakeside Park had a second reading of a sidewalk ordinance. Chairman Markgraf suggested restarting the Citizens Academy.

• Approval of February meeting minutes and financial statements
• Payment of bills for February
• Arrival of two Recon Interceptor E-Bikes on March 17
• Crestview Hills reading of Order/Resolution 2025-03-03 authorizing contract with Elevar for design services
• Lakeside Park second reading of Ordinance 1-2025 amending sidewalk code

City Council

The City Council will review several infrastructure contracts and a resolution opposing House Bill 85. The meeting includes a closed session for confidential economic development discussions.

• Contract with Compass Infrastructure Group for grant-funded Horsebranch Rd. improvements
• Contract with Riegler Blacktop for the Sunset Drive Reconstruction Project
• Contract with Elevar for City Building design services
• Resolution 2025-03-04 opposing House Bill 85 regarding Sanitation Districts

The Crestview Hills City Council approved four resolutions, including contracts for Horsebranch Rd. improvements, Sunset Drive reconstruction, and design services for the City Building, as well as a resolution opposing House Bill 85. The council also authorized an application for a redevelopment program for Project Amber. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved contract with Compass Infrastructure Group for Horsebranch Rd. improvements (all ayes)
• Approved contract with Riegler Blacktop for Sunset Drive Reconstruction Project (all ayes)
• Approved contract with Elevar for design services for City Building (5-0, Kramer recused)
• Approved resolution opposing House Bill 85 on Sanitation Districts (5-0, Kramer recused)
• Authorized application to Kenton County Fiscal Court for Project Amber incentives with 10% city match (all ayes)

Economic Development Committee

The Economic Development & Zoning Committee will discuss a proposed restaurant redevelopment in the SC zone that includes an incentive request, receive an update on an apartment project at the terminus of Centre View Blvd., and consider next steps for the Z21 Project to update the Crestview Hills Zoning Ordinance. The meeting also includes approval of minutes and other committee business.

• Proposed Restaurant Redevelopment in SC Zone, and Incentive Request
• Update on Apartment Project at Terminus of Centre View Blvd.
• Z21 Project, Updating Crestview Hills Zoning Ordinance – Next Steps

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will discuss updates on several infrastructure projects and review bids for the Sunset Drive reconstruction. The meeting includes a review of an engineering contract for the Horsebranch Rd. Improvement Project.

• Sunset Drive Reconstruction bids
• Horsebranch Rd. Improvement Project engineering contract
• Dixie Hwy. Sidewalk Improvements from Whitehouse Drive north to City border
• Lookout Farm Drive Bridge Replacement/Widening update
• Shinkle Road Bridge Railing Replacement update

Police Authority

The Lakeside Park-Crestview Hills Police Authority Board reviewed January financial statements and the 2024 Annual Report. The board also held an executive session to discuss personnel issues.

• Promotion of Sergeant Paolucci to Captain effective March 16, 2025
• Approval of January bills
• Review of 2024 Annual Report
• Personnel training updates for Ptl. Boyers, Sgt. Jackson, Det. Mullins, and Ptl. Amann

Police Authority

The Lakeside Park-Crestview Hills Police Authority Board held a special meeting and entered executive session to discuss personnel. After returning to open session, the board voted unanimously to extend a conditional offer to an unnamed candidate.

• Board voted unanimously to extend a conditional offer to a candidate

City Council

The Crestview Hills City Council will hold a second reading and likely a vote on Ordinance 2025-01-01, which removes Chapter 38 (Personal Policies) from the Code of Ordinances. The rest of the agenda is procedural: approval of minutes, reports from the mayor and administrator, and committee updates.

• Second reading of Ordinance 2025-01-01 to repeal Chapter 38 of the Code of Ordinances (Personnel Policies)

The Crestview Hills City Council approved Ordinance 2025-01-01 on second reading, removing Chapter 38 (Personnel Policies) from the Code of Ordinances. The vote was unanimous among the four present members. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting also included routine approvals of the agenda and prior minutes.

• Approved Ordinance 2025-01-01 removing Chapter 38 'Personnel Policies' (4-0)
• Approved agenda (all ayes)
• Approved January 9, 2025 minutes as corrected (all ayes)
• Approved January 23, 2025 special meeting minutes (all ayes)

Public Works Committee

The Crestview Hills Public Works Committee meets to receive status updates on several ongoing infrastructure projects, including sidewalk improvements on Dixie Highway, repaving of Horsebranch Road, and bridge replacements. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the agenda consists entirely of staff reports and project updates.

• Dixie Hwy. Sidewalk Improvements from Whitehouse Drive north to city border — project update
• Horsebranch Rd. Repaving and Storm Water Project — status update
• Lookout Farm Drive Bridge Replacement/Widening — update
• Sunset Drive Reconstruction — update
• Signage Enhancement/Warning Lights at Thomas More Parkway Crosswalk — update

The Crestview Hills Public Works Committee met on Feb. 5, 2025, and approved the Jan. 8 meeting minutes. No substantive decisions were made; the meeting consisted of project updates, including the Dixie Hwy. sidewalk design contract, Horsebranch Rd. repave grant application, and Sunset Drive reconstruction bid timeline.

• Approved January 8, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Police Authority

The Lakeside Park-Crestview Hills Police Authority Board accepted the 23-24 audit and elected Paul Markgraf as chairman with Bill Dorsey as vice-chairman. They approved line item reallocations to the 2024-2025 budget and discussed personnel matters in executive session.

• Audit for fiscal year 23-24 accepted unanimously
• Paul Markgraf appointed chairman, Bill Dorsey vice-chairman
• Clerk Melissa Sies retired after 19 years; Ptl. Steward resigned
• New duty rifles arrived from a 2024 grant; will be placed after training
• Line item reallocations to 2024-2025 budget approved

City Council

This special meeting is focused entirely on reviewing the city council's goals from the 2023-2024 term and establishing priorities for the 2025-2026 term. No ordinances, contracts, or public hearings are scheduled.

• Review of 2023-2024 term goals
• Setting of 2025-2026 term goals

The Crestview Hills City Council held a special meeting on January 23, 2025, with all six members present. The agenda was approved unanimously, and the council discussed goals for the 2025-2026 term, but no formal action was taken on any item.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will hear the Mayor's 2025 State of the City Address and goals. The body is deciding on a trash service contract and a change to personnel policies.

• Order/Resolution 2025-01-01: Accepting bid from Rumpke for Trash Service
• Ordinance 2025-01-01: First reading to remove Chapter 38 'Personnel Policies' from Code of Ordinances
• Order/Resolution 2025-01-02: Opposing centralized state collection of occupational licenses
• Mayor's 2025 State of the City Address

The Crestview Hills City Council approved a resolution accepting Rumpke's bid for solid waste and recycling collection services, authorizing a contract. The council also approved a resolution opposing centralized state government collection of occupational licenses. A first reading of an ordinance to remove Chapter 38 (Personnel Policies) from the code was held, but no vote was taken. The council scheduled a special goal-setting meeting for January 23, 2025.

• Approved Rumpke bid for solid waste and recycling collection (all ayes)
• Approved resolution opposing centralized state collection of occupational licenses (all ayes)
• Approved special meeting on Jan 23, 2025 for goal setting (all ayes)
• Approved minutes of Dec 10, 2024 special meeting as amended (all ayes)
• Approved minutes of Dec 17, 2024 special meeting (all ayes)

Public Works Committee

The Crestview Hills Public Works Committee will hear updates on several capital projects including Turkeyfoot Road, Dixie Highway sidewalk improvements, and Horsebranch Road repaving. No votes are scheduled; the meeting is informational. The next meeting is February 5, 2025.

• Turkeyfoot Road project update
• Dixie Hwy. sidewalk improvements from Whitehouse Drive north to city border
• Horsebranch Rd. repaving and storm water project status
• Shinkle Road bridge railing replacement update
• Sunset Drive reconstruction

The Public Works Committee discussed the bridge railing for Lookout Farm Drive and reached a consensus that any railing should meet the MASH safety standard, even if it means installing a metal guard rail. No formal votes were taken on this or other items; the meeting was largely informational with updates on ongoing projects.

• Approved December 4, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Consensus to require MASH-standard railing for Lookout Farm Drive bridge
• No other formal decisions; projects reported as ongoing

CHEER

The Crestview Hills CHEER committee will review a bid received for the city's solid waste and recycling services contract starting July 2025. The committee will also approve minutes from the previous meeting and discuss any current trash or recycling issues.

• Review of bid for city solid waste and recycling services contract (after July 1, 2025)
• Approval of February 26, 2024 meeting minutes
• Discussion of current trash or recycling issues