Mayor Jessica Fette called the regular meeting of the Erlanger City Council to order in the City of Erlanger Council Chambers at 7:00 P.M., Tuesday, February 3, 2026.
Councilman Tyson Hermes gave the invocation.
Members of City Council and citizens pledged allegiance to the flag.
The following Members of City Council were present: Tom Cahill, Chris Farmer, Michele Fields, Tyson Hermes, Diana Niceley, Rebecca Reckers, Renee Skidmore, and Renee Wilson. Council Member
Jennifer Jasper-Lucas was not present.
Also present were: Mayor Jessica Fette, City Administrator Mark Collier, City Clerk Sherry Hoffman, Director of Economic Development/ACAO Nick Eads, and City Attorney Jack Gatlin.
MEETING MINUTES – M/S, Wilson-Niceley, that the minutes from the regular council meeting held on January 6, 2026 be approved as written. All ayes, no nays, motion carried.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA – M/S, Reckers-Hermes, to table the first reading of the Abandoned Vehicle and Parking ordinance due to not having received a copy of it. All ayes, no nays, motion carried.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS – Mr. Collier presented a video highlighting Coca Cola Consolidated. Mr. Eads introduced Senior Director of Operations Chris Cheney who spoke on behalf of Coca Cola.
Planning Development Services of Kenton County (PDS) Executive Director Josh Wice provided an annual report, which included: permits, inspections, map and text amendments, Board of Adjustment applications, and code enforcement.
CITIZENS/PUBLIC COMMENTS – None
MAYOR’S REPORT – Mayor Fette complimented Museum Attendant Melissa Rogers on the new exhibits at the Depot Museum.
CITY ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT – Mr. Collier reported on the following:
- State Legislation – He met with state legislators to remain updated on current bills.
- Economic Development – ADM Wild Flavors announced an upcoming investment project, redevelopment to occur at the corner of Dixie and Hallam, the next Erlanger Business Council meeting was scheduled for February 10, 2026 at Silverlake Recreation at 4:30 p.m.
CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORT – Mr. Gatlin had nothing further to report.
REPORT ON CAPITAL PROJECTS AND REPORTS FROM DEPARTMENT HEADS – Mr. Collier reported that outdoor projects were on delay due to the snow.
REPORTS OF TASK FORCES – None
BIDS – Mr. Collier reported on the following bids:
- Locus Street-Street Improvements – Two bids were received. The project was awarded to the lowest bidder, Riegler Blacktop.
- Sherbourne Drive Park – Parking Improvements Project – Five bids were received. The project was awarded to the lowest bidder, Cincinnati Asphalt.
- Brightleaf and Narrows Road – Sidewalk Improvements Project Phase 2 – Four bids were received. The project was awarded to the lowest bidder, Riegler Blacktop.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS – None
NEW BUSINESS – Ms. Niceley thanked the Public Works Department for their snow removal and congratulated the recent retirees from the Fire/EMS Department.
Ms. Wilson invited everyone to attend her ribbon-cutting ceremony on February 20, 2026 from 4-6 P.M. in Council Chambers.
LEGISLATION – Mr. Gatlin read Ordinance No. 2591 amending the Erlanger Zoning Code by, (1) amending the definition of qualified manufactured homes, (2) amending the definition of single-family detached dwelling to include qualified manufactured homes, (3) removing qualified manufactured homes as a separate use, (4) removing use specific standards for qualified manufactured homes and (5) making any other necessary revisions for compliance with Kentucky House Bill 160. M/S, Cahill Wilson, to approve the ordinance as written. All ayes, no nays, motion carried.
Mr. Gatlin read the first reading of an ordinance creating a redevelopment and assessment moratorium program called RAMP.
Mr. Gatlin read Resolution No. 02-03-26-01 accepting a $60,000 University of Cincinnati Health Grant from the National Fitness Campaign (NFC) Grant Committee and Statewide Partners, and endeavors to provide a local match in the amount of $115,000 from budgeted or internal funds within fiscal year 2027 to promote and implement a free-to-the-public outdoor Fitness Court. M/S, Reckers-Hermes, to approve the resolution as written. All ayes, no nays, motion carried.
ANNOUNCEMENTS – None
ADJOURNMENT – M/S, Niceley-Wilson, to adjourn from the regular meeting at 7:37 P.M. All ayes, no nays, motion carried.