April 21, 2025 Police Authority Meeting

May 29, 2026 | 2025, Police Dept Monthly Minutes

LAKESIDE PARK-CRESTVIEW HILLS POLICE AUTHORITY BOARD

Regular Meeting – April 21, 2025

 

CALL TO ORDER: The regular meeting of the Lakeside Park-Crestview Hills Police Authority Board was called to order at 17:30 hours by Chairman Paul Markgraf.

ATTENDANCE: Board Members in attendance were: Paul Markgraf, Bill Dorsey, Brian Waite, Dave Kramer & Dennis Landwehr. Also present was: Chief Degenhardt, Clerk Markus, Capt. Paolucci, Sgt. Jackson & Ptl. Armstrong.

MINUTES: Mr. Waite made a motion to accept the March minutes. Mr. Dorsey seconded. Motion passed unanimously.

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

CHIEF’S REPORT:

  •  Tignor completed a Remote Pilot SAUS Drone Operator Course.
  • Clerk Markus attend the Kentucky Municipal Clerks Association Spring
  • The department took delivery of an All Traffic Solutions Variable Message System (VMS) and Radar Trailer. The trailer will be used to assist in driver awareness and compliance initiatives, public notification of traffic or hazard issues, and notifications for special events.

COUNCIL REPORTS:

 Crestview Hills – The regular meeting was held on April 10th. Mr. Kramer stated they read Order/Resolution 2025-04-01 – Authorizing MOA between City of Lakeside Park and Crestview Hills related to the Dixie Highway Sidewalk Grant Fund Project. There was also a presentation of the 2024 Annual Report from the Edgewood Fire Department.

Lakeside Park-The regular meeting was held April 14th. Mr. Markgraf stated there was a presentation from the Director of the Northern Kentucky Office of Drug Control. There was an executive order issued and adopted by council establishing a code of decorum for meetings.  They also voted against permitting chickens in their city.

OLD BUSINESS:  None.

NEW BUSINESS:

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

   B.  Resolution 2025-01 – Chief Degenhardt presented Resolution 2025-01 which made surplus of eleven Rock River Arms ARI 5 rifles and one Doublestar rifle that are no longer in use. All items will be sold to Vance’s Outdoors, or current LPCHPD officers, or LPCHPA board members (at Vance’s price). Mr. Kramer made the motion to accept the Resolution. Mr. Waite seconded. Motion passed unanimously.

   C.  Resolution 2025-02 – Chief Degenhardt presented Resolution 2025-02 which made surplus of two Trek Alpha ZX mountain bikes and one Sportworks 2-bike bike rack that are no longer in use. All items will be posted online at www.govdeals.com and sold at the highest bid, by May 30, 2025. Mr. Landwehr made the motion to accept the Resolution. Mr. Dorsey seconded. Motion passed unanimously.

GOOD OF THE ORDER:

  • There was discussion in regards to splitting the cost of Bush’s SPI training with Kenton County. Mr. Dorsey made a motion to pay half of the cost. Mr. Kramer seconded. Motion passed unanimously.
  • Chief Degenhardt requested adding candidate interviews for the promotional process for sergeant to the May agenda. The board agreed.

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