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Fort Thomas updates: business events, new police recruit, fire‑department retirement and capital projects
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Summary
Council heard a business council update on summer events and ribbon cuttings; city introduced police recruit Jack Fields; fire captain Tammy Webster announced her Sept. 1 retirement; staff also reported park and public‑works project updates including a Rossford Avenue Bridge bid and pickleball courts.
The meeting included a series of updates on business outreach, personnel and capital projects.
Christine Smalley of Fort Thomas Coffee, representing the Fort Thomas Business Council, outlined a recent merger with the Northern Kentucky Chamber, upcoming education and roundtable meetings (July 25 and Aug. 24) and a series of business‑district events including a pop‑up party on July 19 and a ribbon cutting for GMS Therapy on July 25.
Council introduced Jack Fields as the newest police recruit; staff said Fields will attend the police academy in the fall and described the selection process (written test, physical agility, interviews and background checks). "Jack comes to us with a bachelor's degree in organizational leadership and a master's degree in teaching," staff said.
The fire department announced Captain Tammy Webster will retire effective Sept. 1; the department plans internal promotions (captain and lieutenant) and an expected start date for a new hire by Sept. 9 following written testing and interviews.
City Administrator reported that Tower Park playground is open (punch‑list items remain), pickleball courts are installed and should open after a 30‑day asphalt cure (target September), and the Rossford Avenue Bridge replacement (to a culvert design) is out to bid with the city aiming to proceed this year if within budget.
On finance, the committee reported warrants and recommended approval of warrants 25591–25738 and reported combined disbursements totaling $1,433,119.28 across funds; council approved municipal orders to reappoint John Martin to the Street Commission and to declare miscellaneous city property surplus.
Next steps: staff will continue implementing capital projects, proceed with recruitment processes, and bring requested audit and ordinance materials to upcoming meetings as scheduled.
