April 20, 2026 Police Authority Meeting

May 29, 2026 | 2026, Police Dept Monthly Minutes

LAKESIDE PARK-CRESTVIEW HILLS POLICE AUTHORITY BOARD

Regular Meeting – April 20, 2026

CALL TO ORDER:

The regular meeting of the Lakeside Park-Crestview Hills Police Authority Board was called to order at 17:27 hours by Chairman Bill Dorsey.

ATTENDANCE: 

Board Members in attendance were Bill Dorsey, Paul Markgraf, Dave Kramer, Ed Wise and Brian Waite.  Also present were Chief Degenhardt, Captain Paolucci, Sergeant Tignor and Clerk Markus.

MINUTES:

Mr. Kramer made a motion to accept the March minutes.  Mr. Wise seconded.  Motion passed unanimously.

FINANCIAL:

The March financial statement was reviewed along with the March reconciliations.  After a review of the bills, Mr. Markgraf made a motion to pay the bills.  Mr. Wise seconded.  Motion passed unanimously.

CHIEF’S REPORT:

  • Recruit Taijon Span has completed his pre-employment testing and is tentatively scheduled to attend DOCJT Basic Training starting in July.
  • Armstrong attended a Drone (sUAS) Pilot course through the NKY Police and Sherriff’s Training Center and is now a FAA Part 107 Pilot.
  • Clerk Markus attended the Kentucky Municipal Clerks Association Conference.
  • Mullins and Sgt. Tignor have been selected to attend the FBI National Academy in 2027.

COUNCIL REPORTS:

Crestview Hills – Mr. Kramer reported that their regular meeting was on April 9th.  He stated they passed Order/Resolution 2026-04-01 accepting the bid from Perkins/Carmack for the City Building Expansion, Order/Resolution 2026-04-02 accepting the quote from Terracon for Special Inspection Services for the City Building Expansion Project and Order/Resolution 2026-04-03 accepting the bid from Riegler Blacktop for the Woodspoint Drive street construction.  They also had special guest Kari Foreman from the Cabinet for Health and Family Services speak on the need for foster families in the area.

Lakeside Park – Mr. Markgraf reported that their regular meeting was April 13th.  He stated they had the 2nd reading of Ordinance No. 03-2026 approving zoning amendment regulations regarding fences, and the 1st reading of Ordinance No. 04-2026 amending Chapter 52, Article I of the Lakeside Park, KY Code of Ordinances to add littering, and establishing penalties for the violation thereof.  They also passed Municipal Order No. 03-2026 approving the appointment of John Nienaber to the Lakeside Park Ethics Committee.

OLD BUSINESS: 

  1. Fiscal Management Policy Update

Chief Degenhardt presented the attorney-updated policy to the board, followed by discussion. Mr. Markgraf moved to approve the policy as recommended.  Mr. Kramer seconded.  He then amended the motion to include an update to Section E5 to reference the appropriate KRS.  The motion passed unanimously.  The board requested that Chief Degenhardt incorporate the changes discussed and return with the revised policy at the next meeting.

NEW BUSINESS:

  1. 25-26 Proposed Budget

1st reading of the 25-26 Proposed Budget.  Chief Degenhardt distributed the Proposed Budget & discussed areas of increase. 

GOOD OF THE ORDER:  

Chief Degenhardt stated he spoke to Karen Goodin of Rankin Rankin and Co. and was assured we would have the final audit by the June meeting. 

There was discussion regarding Five Seasons accessibility for staff, as well as the Wellness budget line item.  The board agreed to revisit the subject at a later meeting.

ADJOURNMENT: 

Mr. Kramer made a motion to adjourn at 18:10 hours.  Mr. Waite seconded.  Motion passed unanimously.