Mayor Jessica Fette called the caucus meeting of the Erlanger City Council to order in the City of Erlanger Council Chambers at 7:00 P.M., Tuesday, June 16, 2026.
The following Members of City Council were present: Tom Cahill, Chris Farmer, Michele Fields, Tyson Hermes, Jennifer Jasper-Lucas, Diana Niceley, Rebecca Reckers, Renee Skidmore, and Renee Wilson.
Also present were: Mayor Jessica Fette, City Administrator Mark Collier, City Clerk Sherry Hoffman, Director of Finance/HR Kara Kramer, and Attorney Brandon Voelker.
CAUCUS DISCUSSIONS
Accounting Policies and Procedures, Investment Policies
- Discussion
- Draft policies were provided to the City Council in their Meeting Packet for review.
- Ms. Kramer was present to answer questions.
- Action Requested
- Request by Ms. Jasper-Lucas to clarify that “Political Activities” does not apply to council members.
- Municipal Order to be read for the Accounting Policies and Procedure at the July regular council meeting.
- Municipal Order to be read for the Investment Policies at the July regular council meeting.
Mayor and Council Pay
- Discussion
- Mayor Fette sent the City Council the NKADD salary survey.
- Ms. Reckers stated the survey supported a mayor and council pay increase.
- Mr. Hermes stated he would update the draft legislation and remove the full-time mayor language.
- Legislation passed at this time would take effect in 2029 for future City Council terms and in 2031 for the office of Mayor.
- Action Requested
- Mr. Hermes to amend the draft ordinance to support a mayor and council increase and remove the full-time mayor language.
Front Yard Fencing Amendment
- Discussion
- Ms. Fields distributed material on autism.
- Mr. Collier discussed current processes available:
- Administrative reviews through the Fair Housing laws
- Board of Adjustment appeals if needed.
- Most were not in favor of changing the zoning code, which would allow everyone to have front yard fencing.
- Action Requested
- Mr. Collier to investigate the administrative process further.
- Further discussion under Old Business at the July regular council meeting.
Rules and Procedures of Meetings for City Council
- Discussion
- Ms. Jasper-Lucas requested the removal of Section D of the codified legislation, Adhoc committees (task forces).
- Task force discussions could take place at caucus meetings with the City Clerk taking the minutes and staff present for input; requests for these meetings could be made at a regular council meeting.
- Action Requested
- Ms. Jasper-Lucas would update legislation with her suggestions and send them to everyone.
Parking on Jacqueline Drive
- Discussion
- Discussion referenced parking in the first cul-de-sac and the different steps the City could take.
- The city could do nothing.
- The city could have a city-wide cul-de-sac restriction.
- The city could have limited restrictions.
- Discussion referenced parking in the first cul-de-sac and the different steps the City could take.
- Identified:
- The issue could be speeding and not parking.
- People rely on the on-street parking
- There needs to be enforcement confirmation of the eight-foot parking rule.
- Action Requested
- Mr. Collier to determine if ordinances are being enforced.
- Mr. Collier to meet with Kevin Quinn to review City cul-de-sacs and the City’s options.
Mayor’s Address
- Discussion
- Mayor Fette addressed Ms. Jasper-Lucas’ June 2, 2026 response, presented during the Regular Council Meeting, regarding the Mayor’s memo concerning her communications with staff.
- Mayor Fette answered Ms. Jasper-Lucas’ questions from the June 2, 2026 regular council meeting.
- Action Requested
- None
ADJOURNMENT
Ms. Wilson left the meeting at 9:35 p.m.
MIS, Jasper Lucas-Niceley, to adjourn from the caucus meeting at 10:10 P.M. All ayes, no nays, motion carried.