Bellevue Kentucky

About Bellevue Kentucky

Podcast of Bellevue Kentucky Government Meetings.

Publisher

Campbell Media

Category

government

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

12 Dec 2024

Latest episode

15 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

41 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   15 Oct 2026

   Bellevue City Council: 10/14/26

   The Bellevue City Council met October 14, 2026, approved the meeting minutes and treasurer’s report, and heard department and council updates. The treasurer reported September prepaid claims and regular claims across the General, Capital Improvement, Event, Harbor Green, Municipal Road Aid, Park, and Port Bellevue funds; council approved the claims. Council members promoted upcoming community events, including the B&A glow-in-the-dark happy hour/pub crawl on October 16, the Garden Jam at the community garden on October 24, and the city’s recent tree-planting effort, which added 10 trees. The mayor highlighted Boo in the View and its local ghost tour, Bluegrass for Good benefiting breast cancer awareness, free document-shredding day and fall cleanup on October 24, Halloween trick-or-treating on October 31 from 6–8 p.m., and the November 6 “Flannels, Football and Fire Pits” event. The city also announced a ribbon-cutting for Wine Vault on October 16 at 6 p.m. The Bellevue Beach Park survey deadline was extended to October 18; officials reported 522 responses and urged residents to participate online or contact city staff for help. Police Chief John McClain announced that Bellevue will participate in a no-cost pilot program providing digital maps of both Bellevue schools, the gym, and Holy Trinity. The maps can help officers from multiple jurisdictions locate specific rooms during emergencies. The fire chief reported 167 runs during the month, including 65 fire calls and 134 EMS calls, and said the department’s annual call volume had already surpassed last year’s total. The department had accumulated roughly 1,650–1,700 training hours, was hosting three interns, and reminded residents that burn permits must be submitted online and approved before burning. The public services report said leaf collection would likely begin in the first or second week of November, weather permitting, with schedules posted on social media. City staff reported that Bellevue had received approval for a $25,000 O’Fallon Park grant after several years of waiting, plus a $1,500 Campbell County grant for spring tree planting. Approximately 20–21 trees had been planted around the city in the prior two weeks. Fall cleanup would provide a dumpster outside the city building beginning the following Sunday, subject to posted restrictions. The engineer reviewed recent paving on numerous streets and alleys, noted additional grant-funded projects remain delayed, and said the $80 million riverfront development was expected to break ground soon. The city expects to receive $2 million related to the development and, under its bond requirements, apply it to outstanding debt, freeing other funds for future uses. During audience participation, a resident thanked city staff for arranging removal of a tree planted beside her driveway without her knowledge. Council unanimously approved the second readings of Ordinance 2026-0901 setting the property tax rate for fiscal year 2026–27 and Ordinance 2026-0902 updating zoning rules for qualified manufactured homes to comply with state law. It approved an agreement for the O’Fallon Recreation Expansion Project, contracts with Steel Seamstress LLC for mobile welding and Superior Painting LLC for exterior painting, and a resolution requesting an increase in retail package liquor licenses from four to seven. Council also adopted a resolution recognizing October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The mayor again urged residents to complete the Bellevue Beach Park survey by October 18 and reminded them to vote on November 3. Disclaimer: This summary was generated using AI.

2. 

   25 Sept 2026

   Bellevue Code Enforcement: 9/24/26

   The Bellevue Code Enforcement Board met September 24, 2026, approved its previous meeting minutes, and heard several property enforcement cases. In Case 2026-529 at 6202 Cleveland Avenue, a vacant home was cited for an unregistered vacant dwelling, rubbish, weeds, lack of maintenance and significant deterioration, including collapsed retaining walls, damaged steps and porch supports. The owner had requested a hearing but did not appear. The board imposed the $500 minimum fine, with 30 days before it becomes a lien. Case 2026-531 at 883 Lafayette Avenue involved a chronic nuisance complaint after multiple police responses to domestic disturbances, intoxication and firearms being present in the home. Property owner Thomas Barrett testified that the tenant is participating in intensive outpatient therapy, random alcohol screenings, parenting classes and AA meetings, and that the lease ends in October. Because an abatement plan was in place and the owner was working with Code Enforcement, the board determined the violation occurred but dismissed the citation based on the corrective action. The board imposed the $100 minimum fine in Case 2026-532 at 1195 Taylor Avenue for rubbish and a vehicle parked on the lawn. Case 2026-534 at 253 Barry Avenue involved a long-vacant property with high weeds, rubbish, a deteriorated roof and foundation, damaged porch steps and supports, and a dilapidated garage. Previous fines remained unpaid and liens had been filed. The board imposed the $7,000 maximum fine and discussed possible foreclosure or other action to address the abandoned property. At 540 Barry Avenue, Case 2026-541 involved weeds, rubbish and vegetation obstructing the sidewalk. The owner had trimmed some vegetation, but other problems remained, so the board imposed the $150 minimum fine. Case 2026-545 at 224 Covert Run Pike involved a condemned structure that had been placed on the property without a building permit and remained in place. The owner could not be reached at the address of record, so the board imposed the $350 maximum fine and directed the matter into the lien process. Case 2026-546 at 225 Roosevelt Avenue concerned a vacant, unregistered property and a dangerous tree that had fallen onto the house. The board imposed the $600 minimum fine. Case 2026-548 at Bellbrook Ridge involved unsafe rear egress stairs. Representatives of the homeowners association said repairs were underway, including new concrete pads and replacement of the stairs. The board agreed to hold the fine in abeyance for a month while the repairs were completed. Case 2026-549 involved items stored underneath and around stairways at 624–630 Truman Lane, creating a fire-safety and egress violation. Property owner Colleen Carr acknowledged the problem and said the items had been removed after the fire department contacted her. The board waived the fine after confirming the violation had been corrected. The board also considered Case 2026-550 at 318 Fairfield Avenue, the vacant former theater property. Officials cited unweathertight windows, interior deterioration, exposed electrical components, unsafe interior drops, roof and gutter problems, and a lack of water, electricity and sewer service. Representatives said they had been contracted in July to help sell or lease the property and had begun cleanup and repairs. The board agreed to allow the work to continue while requiring regular communication with Code Enforcement. A final case involving 235 Retreat Street concerned weeds and garbage, but those problems had been corrected, so no additional fine was imposed. The meeting was then adjourned. Disclaimer: This summary was generated using AI from the meeting transcript and is intended as a concise overview. It may not include every discussion, statement or action taken during the meeting.

3. 

   10 Sept 2026

   Bellevue City Council: 9/9/26

   The Bellevue City Council met September 9, 2026, beginning with a public hearing on proposed property tax rates for the 2026–2027 fiscal year. The proposed rates were $0.391 per $100 of assessed value for real property and $0.853 for personal property, compared with last year’s rates of $0.364 and $0.860. The compensating rates were $0.376 and $0.821, respectively. Council discussed how new construction and improvements affect the difference between the compensating rate and previous revenue. No members of the public commented, and the hearing was closed. Council approved the previous meeting’s minutes and reviewed a letter from Dayton Police Sergeant Jeffrey Linkogle commending Bellevue officers for their response to an August 23 medical emergency. Officer Clark immediately began CPR on an unresponsive man, while Sergeant Bonner provided a police escort to the hospital because the ambulance’s siren was not working. The patient regained a heartbeat, and the Dayton officer credited the Bellevue officers’ actions with helping save his life. The Treasurer’s report and monthly claims were also approved. Council discussed upcoming events, including Art in the Park on September 12 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Fall Fest in October at the Beach Park. The city also announced an October 8 DNA happy hour tied to Pedestrian Safety Month. Staff reported on a successful senior luncheon, a new BOOST grant program for business improvements, and progress on Bellevue’s portion of the flood-wall mural. Police Chief John McLean reported that plainclothes surveillance addressing vehicle break-ins resulted in charges involving juveniles. He also updated Council on an Independence police officer who was seriously injured while assisting Bellevue during Riverfest and asked residents to continue keeping the officer and his family in their thoughts. Fire and EMS reported nearly 900 EMS runs for the year, extensive training, school inspections and emergency-planning activities. Council also discussed plans for a safer crosswalk near Grandview Elementary School, including ADA improvements and a possible relocation estimated to cost $6,000–$7,000. During audience participation, residents discussed the October 24 block party, a growing sinkhole near a bridge, volunteer activities and concerns about Bellevue’s Flock license-plate reader cameras. One resident questioned the placement and use of a Flock camera and expressed concerns about privacy and data collection. Council approved the second reading of the medicinal cannabis zoning ordinance and introduced ordinances concerning the 2026–2027 property tax rate and qualified manufactured homes. Council also approved appointments to the Human Rights Commission and Historic Preservation Commission, amendments related to the Van Vorst Pedestrian Bridge and Lincoln Road Sidewalks projects, and a proclamation recognizing October as Pedestrian Safety Month. The most significant discussion concerned Flock cameras. Council members cited growing public concern and actions by other Northern Kentucky and Greater Cincinnati communities. A motion was made to suspend use of Bellevue’s Flock cameras through the remainder of the current contract rather than immediately terminate the contract. Council discussed making the cameras inoperable while determining how to proceed. The motion passed unanimously, 6–0, and the meeting was adjourned. Disclaimer: This summary was generated using AI from the meeting transcript and is intended as a concise overview. It may not include every discussion, statement or action taken during the meeting.

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