Board of Commissioners Meeting
July 8, 2025
Mayor:
Paul Muth 502-468-3204
District 7 Councilwoman:
Paula McCraney 502-574-1107
Commissioners:
Jason Wolff 502-262-8895
Kevin Gittings 502-551-8027
Angela Muth 502-836-7362
Rumpke Sanitation:
502-568-3800
Moorland Contact: Chris Pierce 502-664-1776
Treasurer:
Barbara Taylor 502-553-4831
City Clerk:
Jamie Clark 502-314-8153
Present: Jamie Clark, Paul Muth, Kevin Gittings, Angela Muth, Jason Wolff
Residents/Other: Tammy Ridge, Tom Holsteen, Pat Rueff, Linda Petty, Barbara Harner
Absent: Barbara Taylor
Meeting called to order by Paul Muth at 7:04 pm, Jason seconded.
Minutes from June were approved by Paul and Kevin seconded.
The Treasurer’s report for June was read and approved. Paul motioned and all seconded.
The deposit for the sealcoating project was half of the total cost.
Chek written to Tony’s Tree Service for $2600 was issued.
Business
- Paul updated everyone on the sealcoating project. Many residents are angry that the schedule has been delayed but it has rained and no work is done on Wednesdays, so as not to interrupt garbage pick-up. There are four phases to the work and half is done. Friday is scheduled to do the end of Claremoor, end of Ashmoor and Farnham. Paul has tried to reach LG&E about the front entrance work being done but cannot get an answer. If they close the entrance on Friday then the sealcoating will be delayed so people can leave the neighborhood. The police are watching from 11-6 at $75/hr.
- 1809 Claremoor has a tax debt that has been bought and the city is listed under lawsuit. Paul will check if there are liens on the house. (Clerk found an unreleased lien).
- The light pole in the 1600 block of Ashmoor that is leaning has a work order with LG&E.
- The sidewalks have been very difficult in getting estimates. There were two received estimates. The first was for $15k and Paul felt there were many red flags with this company. Sam The Concrete Man quoted $8900 that includes a sealer to warranty the work for one year. He was very detailed and professional. Paul motioned and the board unanimously approved.
- Kevin and Jason wrote proposed ordinances for the cameras. Kevin stated that Kentucky has no laws against cameras. Home rule authority allows the city to pass laws to protect the public and install cameras, within the purview that the law allows. The cameras will not be used to ticket persons. Kevin introduced a video retention ordinance and a video open records ordinance. Two readings are required and Paul read into record the first reading. Kevin said that the open record request has to be provided but it does not have to fall into 5 days. No video can be emailed and the request will have a $40 fee. The clerk has to be the controller of the video. Kevin states that only quality thumb drives should be allowed so as not to compromise the video. The video feed is saved for 12 days so all requests will need to be made within that window. Bowen often does not abide by the agreement with Moorland. There is no one watching the cameras and is connected through sim cards. Paul brought up whether we would need to comply with police if they request feed, yes Moorland would need to comply. Copies of ordinances will be posted on the website when they have been read twice. Barbara needs to be called to make sure the cameras are insured. Moorland hasn’t bought anything with the EIN# in so long that we have no credit. The streaming requires a deposit of $500 up front, which should cover the cost for a year.
- Paul suggested a sign to be installed prior to the start of the school year on August 7th to inform parents of the rules and the video. Jason suggested a newsletter with all expectations to parents.
- A resident is against the company that makes the cameras. It is a Chinese company that has done wrongs in China and he has concerns with the political implications of using Chinese products. Kevi stated it was too late now and that he did not know the controversy of the company. Suggestion that the camera video request be published for transparency.
- A resident has concerns with the MSD easement overgrowth. The clerk will prepare letters of notice to residents in violation.
- Tammy would like to be added to the email list.
Paul motioned to adjourn the meeting and Jason seconded. Meeting adjourned at 8:36 PM. Next meeting is August 5, 7pm in person at Northeast Library.