LAKESIDE PARK-CRESTVIEW HILLS POLICE AUTHORITY BOARD
Regular Meeting – February 02, 2026
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: Bill Dorsey, Paul Markgraf, Brian Waite, Ed Wise, and Dave Kramer. Also present were: Chief Degenhardt, Clerk Markus and Captain Paolucci.
SPECIAL BUSINESS:
- Change of Chairmanship to Crestview Hills – Mr. Markgraf made a motion to appoint Mr. Dorsey to Chairman. Mr. Kramer seconded. Mr. Dorsey abstained. Motion passed with four yeses.
- Appointment of Vice-Chairman – Mr. Kramer made a motion to appoint Mr. Markgraf to Vice-Chairman. Mr. Dorsey seconded. Mr. Markgraf abstained. Motion passed with four yeses.
MINUTES:
Mr. Waite made a motion to accept the December minutes. Mr. Markgraf seconded. Motion passed unanimously.
FINANCIAL:
The December financial statement was reviewed along with the December reconciliations. After a review of the bills, Mr. Markgraf made a motion to pay the bills. Mr. Kramer seconded.
Motion passed unanimously.
CHIEF’S REPORT:
- Recruit Tony Wilson has started pre-academy field training and is doing He will be starting the online potion of his DOCJT Basic Training on February 1, 2026 and will report for in person training the following month.
- Several officers assist with the 2025 Light Up Lakeside event on December 21,
- Armstrong completed a HSI Basic Life Suppo1i Instructor program through F01i Mitchell Fire Department. She will be able to train and recertify our personnel topics like CPR, AED, and First Aid.
- Clerk Markus was awarded the 2025 NKMCA-IIMC Conference Scholarship. This scholarship reimburses up to $1,500 of expenses related to attendance at the 2026 IIMC
COUNCIL REPORTS:
Crestview Hills – Mr. Kramer reported that the regular meeting was on January 8th. He stated they had the first reading of Ordinance 2026-01-01, qualified manufactured housing text amendment.
Lakeside Park – Mr. Markgraf reported that the regular meeting was on January 12th. He stated they passed Municipal Order 01-2026 authorizing application to KCPC to amend the current Lakeside Park Zoning Code and Zoning regarding pool fencing. They also appointed George Best to city council. He also stated council requested he prepare a resolution opposing House Bill 276, which would prohibit cities from enforcing ordinances related to backyard chickens.
OLD BUSINESS: None.
NEW BUSINESS:
- Consideration to adopt an updated interlocal agreement from No1ihern Kentucky SWAT. Chief Degenhardt outlined the updates. There was discussion. A hard copy of the agreement will be provided to be signed later. Mr. Markgraf made a motion to adopt the updated agreement. Mr. Kramer seconded. Motion passed unanimously.
GOOD OF THE ORDER:
Mr. Markgraf brought up for discussion the Kentucky League of Cities review of our insurance policies and coverage. KLC is encouraging the department to adopt their model policy for pursuits. There was discussion. Chief Degenhardt will provide the board with the model policy and our current policy for comparison.
Chief Degenhardt requested a $1,000 budget amendment into 4.10 Attorney Fees to satisfy an outstanding invoice to Adams Law. There was discussion. The board agreed the transfer should come from our reserve account.
Mr. Wise made a motion to approve the amendment. Mr. Markgraf seconded. Mr. Kramer recused himself from voting. Motion passed unanimously with four yeses.
ADJOURNMENT:
Mr. Kramer made a motion to adjourn at 18:00 hours. Mr. Waite seconded. Motion passed unanimously.