# Urban County Council Meeting - January 31, 2013 > Auto-transcribed civic record · January 31, 2013 - **Permalink**: https://meetings.lexingtonky.news/meeting/2862 - **Source video**: https://lfucg.granicus.com/player/clip/2862?view_id=14&redirect=true - **Date**: 2013-01-31 - **Last revised**: July 16, 2026 - **Length**: 17,522 words > ⚠️ **Auto-generated content.** Audio from the official Granicus video was auto-transcribed with OpenAI's open-source Whisper large-v3-turbo model, run locally by The Lexington Times. Structured facts were extracted with GPT-4o; the narrative summary was written by Anthropic Claude. Verbatim wording may contain errors. See [methodology](https://meetings.lexingtonky.news/about/methodology) or [report a correction](mailto:editor@lexingtonky.news). --- ## Meeting Overview The Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government held a meeting on January 31, 2013, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers located at 200 E. Main St, Lexington, KY 40507. Mayor Jim Gray presided over the session, which included 62 agenda items and resulted in 60 motions and votes. The council approved a proclamation for Wear Red Day, heard an informational presentation on industrial hemp, and took action on numerous operational and administrative matters. One public comment was received during the meeting. The council's actions included approving zoning amendments to allow compressed natural gas and liquefied petroleum dispensing, extending the term of a temporary administrative officer, and creating and abolishing various staff and skilled trades worker positions. The body accepted multiple bids for goods and services, including aluminum prisoner transport van inserts, tractor parts and accessories, polymer flocculants, stormwater improvements, commercial fuel, and uniforms for the Division of Waste Management. Additionally, the council approved bids for custodial services, ADA swimming pool lifts, charter bus service, and photogrammetric services. The meeting also addressed several agreements and authorizations, including those with the Kentucky Environmental & Energy Cabinet, Volunteers of America of Kentucky, the Kentucky Office of Homeland Security, and the Kentucky Department of Military Affairs. The council approved amendments to the 2012 Consolidated Plan, authorized a partial release of a sanitary sewer easement, and extended the 2012 sanitary sewer cleaning program timeline. The body endorsed the legalization of regulated industrial hemp and urged the Kentucky General Assembly to reconsider child care assistance cuts. Three agenda items received first reading rather than approval, including a zoning change from R-1D to R-4 and amendments to budgets to reflect current requirements. ## Attendance The following individuals were present at the meeting on January 31, 2013: * Ellinger * Farmer * Ford * Gorton * Henson * Kay * Lane * Lawless * Mossotti * Myers * Scutchfield * Stinnett * Akers * Beard * Clark No absences or late arrivals were recorded. ## Votes and Decisions The meeting resulted in the passage of 42 measures, all by roll call vote with no opposition. **Ordinances** Six ordinances passed with 14 votes in favor and 0 against: - Ordinance 0035-13: Amending zoning ordinance to define 'automobile and refueling stations' and allow compressed natural gas and liquefied petroleum dispensing [timestamp: 00:34:52] - Ordinance 1340-12: Extending term of temporary Administrative Officer Sr., Grade 120E for three years [timestamp: 00:34:52] - Ordinance 0007-13: Creating one Staff Assistant Sr., Grade 108N and abolishing one in Community Corrections [timestamp: 00:34:52] - Ordinance 0028-13: Accepting private streets in Lochmere Estates Subdivision as public streets under specific conditions [timestamp: 00:34:52] - Ordinance 0065-13: Amending budgets to reflect current requirements and re-appropriating funds [timestamp: 00:34:52] - Ordinance 0068-13: Amending towing code to define terms, require documentation, and regulate fees and records [timestamp: 00:34:52] Three ordinances advanced to first reading with no vote taken: - Ordinance 0072-13: Changing zone from R-1D to R-4 for property at 116 and 118 Simpson Ave. A special meeting was scheduled for February 26, 2013, at 6:00 p.m. [timestamp: 00:05:27] - Ordinance 0062-13: Creating one Skilled Trades Worker Sr., Grade 112N and abolishing one Skilled Trades Worker, Grade 111N. Public inspection until February 12, 2013 [timestamp: 00:05:27] - Ordinance 0113-13: Amending budgets to reflect current requirements and re-appropriating funds. Public inspection until February 12, 2013 [timestamp: 00:05:27] **Resolutions** Thirty-three resolutions passed. Most received 14 votes in favor, while five resolutions received 15 votes in favor. All passed with 0 votes against and 0 abstentions. These included bids for equipment and services, agreements with state agencies and community organizations, civil service appointments, and policy endorsements regarding industrial hemp legalization and child care assistance. ## Budget and Financial Actions The meeting on January 31, 2013 included approval of numerous contracts, purchases, grants, and donations across multiple departments and services. **Contracts with Specified Amounts:** - Resolution 0021-13: Aluminum prisoner transport van inserts from Paul Miller Ford for $23,280.88 - Resolution 0044-13: Cardinal Lane Stormwater Improvements contract with Walter Martin Excavating, Inc. for $219,110 - Resolution 0029-13: Rural and Inner City Adopt-A-Spot Program Agreements with multiple community organizations for $22,639.12 - Resolution 0030-13: Supplemental Agreement No. 3 with Kentucky Transportation Cabinet for $145,000 - Resolution 0074-13: ADA swimming pool lifts and installation from Langley & Taylor Pool Corp. for $28,051.05 - Resolution 0095-13: Photogrammetric services from GRW for $55,854.05 **Contracts with Unspecified Amounts:** Additional contracts approved included supplemental tractor parts and accessories (Resolution 0027-13) from Montgomery Tractor Sales, Inc.; polymer flocculants (Resolution 0032-13) from Atlanco of S.C. and 3F Chimica Americas, Inc.; commercial diesel fuel (Resolution 0054-13) from Riley Oil Co.; and uniforms for the Division of Waste Management (Resolution 0061-13) from Kentucky Uniforms. Engineering services contracts were approved for stormwater management projects, pipeline rehabilitation, and dig and replace pipeline projects, involving multiple firms including GRW Engineers, Inc., Stantec Consulting Services, Inc., and HDR Engineering, Inc. **Grants and Other Financial Actions:** - Resolution 0045-13: Grant application for Click It or Ticket Safety Belt Enforcement Mobilization for $10,000 from Commonwealth of Kentucky Office of Highway Safety - Resolution 0047-13: Grant application for Traffic Safety Program and Speed Enforcement Project for $215,000 from Kentucky Transportation Cabinet - Resolution 0063-13: Purchase of six custom Sorting Fingers Discs (STARS) from Machinex Technologies, Inc. for $31,188 - Resolution 0043-13: Donation of two fans from Delta T Corp. d/b/a Big Ass Fans valued at $1,730 Additional approvals included extensions of MMRS and CSEPP projects with Kentucky state agencies, a claims payment agreement with Humana Insurance Co., and various easement and timeline adjustments. ## Public Comment Bernard McCarthy addressed the council at [timestamp: 02:04:21] regarding the Civic Center and municipal debt. McCarthy urged the council not to allocate tax money toward projects such as redoing the Civic Center. Instead, he emphasized the importance of prioritizing the repayment of existing debt and avoiding further borrowing. McCarthy noted concerns about the national debt and nuclear threats as context for his position on local fiscal responsibility. ## Appointments The following individuals were appointed to their respective positions: **Administrative and Executive Positions** - Sally Hamilton, Chief Administrative Officer, Office of the Chief Administrative Officer - Richard Moloney, Commissioner of Environmental Quality and Public Works - Geoffrey Reed, Commissioner of General Services, Office of the Commissioner of General Services - Thomas Blues, Program Specialist, Office of the Mayor **Department of Law** - Jennifer Hollon, Paralegal **Division of Facilities and Fleet Management** - Joy Thomas, Custodial Worker **Division of Government Communications** - Denise Washington, Customer Service Specialist **Division of Police** - Cristie Taylor, Police Analyst **Division of Streets and Roads** - Donald Bandach, Equipment Operator Sr. **Division of Youth Services** - Kimberly Read, Program Administrator **Division of Fire and Emergency Services** *Fire Majors:* - Kenneth Raglin - Eddie Crews - Michael Farmer - Todd Reece *Fire Captains:* - Joseph Whitt - Jeffrey Johnson - Marc Bramlage - Andrew Short - Chris Bartley - Chad Traylor *Fire Lieutenants:* - Robert Hannan - Christopher Rudd - Jordan Saas - Adam Sorrell - Matthew Swiderski - Jeremy Poynter - Nathan Settles - Derek Roberts - Robert Forehand ## Contested Items **Child Care Assistance Cuts** The council held a public hearing on proposed cuts to child care assistance. Over 40 residents spoke during the hearing in support of a resolution urging the state to reconsider the cuts. Speakers cited economic, social, and educational impacts on families and children as reasons for their opposition. The discussion was characterized as heated, reflecting strong community concern about the proposed reductions to this assistance program. **Industrial Hemp Legalization** A resolution regarding industrial hemp legalization was brought before the council. While the resolution passed unanimously, it generated significant concern from at least one council member. Judge John Larson raised objections about potential impacts on law enforcement and organized crime. Specifically, Judge Larson argued that legalizing industrial hemp could undermine existing marijuana regulation efforts. Despite these concerns, the resolution proceeded to passage with unanimous support. ## Proclamation: Wear Red Day The council proclaimed Friday, February 1, 2013, as National Wear Red Day in the city, in honor of the Go Red for Women movement. [timestamp: 00:06:43] Mayor Jim Gray and Vice Mayor Gorton presided over the item. Jennifer Ebert and Regan Judd, a heart disease survivor, were introduced and presented to the council. Both were recognized and thanked for their advocacy efforts related to the Go Red for Women movement. The proclamation was approved by the council. ## Industrial Hemp Presentation Representatives from the Kentucky Department of Agriculture and the Kentucky Industrial Hemp Commission presented on industrial hemp production during this agenda item [timestamp: 00:09:54]. **Key Speakers** The presentation was delivered by Holly Harris VonLuehrte, Larry Cox, John Reilly, and Judge John Larson. **Content Presented** The representatives discussed the economic and environmental benefits of industrial hemp production. The presentation centered on Senate Bill 50, which would authorize regulated industrial hemp production in Kentucky. **Outcome** This agenda item was informational in nature, providing the body with details about industrial hemp policy and potential production opportunities in the state. ## Amending Zoning Ordinance to Allow Compressed Natural Gas and Liquefied Petroleum Dispensing The council considered ordinance 0035-13, which amends the zoning ordinance to allow the dispensing of compressed natural gas and liquefied petroleum in business and industrial zones [timestamp: 00:34:52]. **Presentation and Discussion** Ms. Henson, Mr. Ellinger, and Council Member Farmer participated in the discussion of this agenda item. The ordinance defines "automobile and refueling stations" and establishes provisions for where these facilities may operate within the city's zoning framework. **Key Provisions** The ordinance allows compressed natural gas and liquefied petroleum dispensing to be permitted as either a principal use or a conditional use in business and industrial zones. This change reflects evolving fuel options and infrastructure needs for alternative fuel vehicles. **Outcome** The council approved the ordinance. ## Extending Term of Temporary Administrative Officer Sr. The council considered ordinance 1340-12, which extended the term of a temporary Administrative Officer Sr., Grade 120E, for three years effective December 8, 2012. [timestamp: 00:34:52] Ms. Henson and Mr. Ellinger were the key speakers on this agenda item. The council approved the ordinance, extending the position's temporary status for the requested three-year period. ## Creating and Abolishing Staff Assistant Positions The council considered ordinance 0007-13, which addressed staffing changes within the Division of Community Corrections [timestamp: 00:34:52]. **Action Taken** The council approved an ordinance creating one Staff Assistant Sr. position at Grade 108N and abolishing one existing position within the Division of Community Corrections. Funding for this change was appropriated from Schedule No. 33. **Key Participants** Ms. Henson and Mr. Ellinger were the primary speakers on this agenda item. **Outcome** The ordinance was approved. ## Accepting Private Streets in Lochmere Estates Subdivision The council considered ordinance 0028-13 to accept private streets in Lochmere Estates Subdivision as public streets. [timestamp: 00:34:52] Ms. Henson and Mr. Ellinger were the key speakers on this matter. The ordinance was approved contingent upon the developer meeting several specific conditions: * Completion of paving on the private streets * Removal of gates from the subdivision * Recording of a final plat within one year The council's approval was conditional, meaning the streets would not officially become public streets until these requirements were satisfied. This approach allowed the council to ensure that infrastructure standards were met and that the subdivision would be fully integrated into the public street system before the transfer of maintenance responsibility from the private developer to the municipality. The outcome was approval of the ordinance. ## Amending Budgets to Reflect Current Requirements The council considered ordinance 0065-13, which proposed amending certain budgets to reflect current municipal expenditures and re-appropriating funds as needed [timestamp: 00:34:52]. **Key Speakers** Ms. Henson and Mr. Ellinger were the primary speakers on this agenda item. **Outcome** The ordinance was approved by the council. ## Amending Towing Code The council considered ordinance 0068-13, which amends the towing code to establish definitions, documentation requirements, and fee regulations for towing services [timestamp: 00:34:52]. **Key Speakers** Ms. Henson and Mr. Ellinger presented and discussed the ordinance. **Provisions** The ordinance addresses several aspects of towing operations: - Defines terms related to towing services - Establishes documentation requirements for towing companies - Regulates fees charged to vehicle owners - Requires maintenance and accessibility of records - Mandates that tow drivers carry cost schedules - Prohibits the imposition of additional fees beyond those disclosed **Outcome** The council approved the ordinance. ## Changing Zone from R-1D to R-4 [timestamp: 00:05:27] The council considered ordinance 0072-13, which proposes changing the zoning designation from Single Family Residential (R-1D) to High Density Apartment (R-4) for property located at 116 and 118 Simpson Ave. **Key Speakers** Mr. Ellinger and Mr. Myers participated in the discussion of this agenda item. **Action Taken** The council placed the ordinance on file for a special meeting that will include a public hearing scheduled for February 26, 2013. This represents the first reading of the ordinance. ## Creating and Abolishing Skilled Trades Worker Positions The council considered ordinance 0062-13, which proposed creating one Skilled Trades Worker Sr. position at Grade 112N and abolishing one Skilled Trades Worker position at Grade 111N within the Division of Community Corrections. Funding for this change was appropriated from Schedule No. 35. Key speakers on this item included Mr. Ellinger and Mr. Myers. [timestamp: 00:05:27] The ordinance advanced to first reading, indicating the council's initial approval of the measure. No additional details regarding debate, concerns, or discussion points were recorded in the meeting materials. ## Amending Budgets to Reflect Current Requirements The council considered ordinance 0113-13, which proposed amending certain budgets to reflect current municipal expenditures and re-appropriating funds [timestamp: 00:05:27]. **Key Speakers** Mr. Ellinger and Mr. Myers participated in the discussion of this agenda item. **Action Taken** The ordinance received a first reading. The council placed the measure on public inspection, with the inspection period extending until February 12, 2013, allowing community members to review the proposed budget amendments before further council action. ## Accepting Bid for Aluminum Prisoner Transport Van Inserts [timestamp: 00:46:02] The council considered a resolution to accept a bid for aluminum prisoner transport van inserts for the Division of Facilities and Fleet Management. The bid was submitted by Paul Miller Ford. Mr. Myers and Ms. Henson were the key speakers on this agenda item. The council approved the resolution accepting the bid from Paul Miller Ford for the aluminum prisoner transport van inserts. ## Accepting Bid for Supplemental Tractor Parts and Accessories The council considered Resolution 0027-13 regarding the acceptance of a bid for supplemental tractor parts and accessories [timestamp: 00:46:02]. **Bid Details** The resolution proposed accepting a bid from Montgomery Tractor Sales, Inc., for supplemental tractor parts and accessories to be used by the Division of Facilities and Fleet Management. **Discussion** Mr. Myers and Ms. Henson were the key speakers on this agenda item. **Outcome** The council approved the resolution, accepting the bid from Montgomery Tractor Sales, Inc., for the supplemental tractor parts and accessories. ## Accepting Bids for Polymer Flocculants The council considered Resolution 0032-13, which sought approval to accept bids for polymer flocculants needed by the Division of Water Quality [timestamp: 00:46:02]. **Bids Received** Two bids were submitted for the polymer flocculants: - Atlanco of S.C. - 3F Chimica Americas, Inc. **Discussion** Mr. Myers and Ms. Henson were the key speakers on this agenda item. **Outcome** The council approved the resolution to accept the bids from Atlanco of S.C. and 3F Chimica Americas, Inc. for polymer flocculants for the Division of Water Quality. ## Accepting Bid for Cardinal Ln. Stormwater Improvements The council considered Resolution 0044-13 to accept a bid for the Cardinal Ln. Stormwater Improvements project [timestamp: 00:46:02]. **Action Taken** The council approved a resolution accepting a bid from Walter Martin Excavating, Inc., for the Cardinal Ln. Stormwater Improvements. The resolution authorized the mayor to execute an agreement with the selected bidder. **Key Participants** Mr. Myers and Ms. Henson were the key speakers on this agenda item. **Outcome** The resolution was approved. ## Accepting Bid for Commercial Fuel - Diesel [timestamp: 00:46:02] The council considered a resolution to accept a bid for commercial fuel - diesel services. The agenda item (0054-13) involved establishing a price contract for diesel fuel for the Division of Facilities and Fleet Management. Key speakers on this matter included Mr. Myers and Ms. Henson, who presented information regarding the bid proposal. The council approved the resolution, accepting the bid from Riley Oil Co. to provide commercial diesel fuel under the established price contract for the Division of Facilities and Fleet Management. ## Accepting Bid for Uniforms for the Division of Waste Management The council considered Resolution 0061-13, which sought approval to accept a bid from Ky. Uniforms for a price contract to supply uniforms for the Division of Waste Management. [timestamp: 00:46:02] Key speakers on this agenda item included Mr. Myers and Ms. Henson. The resolution was presented for council consideration and approval. The council voted to approve the resolution, accepting the bid from Ky. Uniforms for the uniform supply contract for the Division of Waste Management. ## Authorizing Agreement with Ky. Environmental & Energy Cabinet [timestamp: 00:46:02] The council considered resolution 0020-13, which authorized the mayor to execute an agreed order with the Kentucky Environmental & Energy Cabinet regarding water quality violations at the Haley Pike Landfill. **Key Discussion** Mr. Myers and Ms. Henson presented information on the matter to the council. **Outcome** The council approved the resolution. The agreement authorizes the mayor to execute an agreed order with the Ky. Environmental & Energy Cabinet to resolve water quality violations at the Haley Pike Landfill and includes authorization for a $35,000 civil penalty. ## Authorizing Agreement with Volunteers of America of Ky., Inc. **Item Number:** 0033-13 The council considered a resolution authorizing the mayor to execute an agreement with Volunteers of America of Ky., Inc., for support of emergency housing for homeless families [timestamp: 00:46:02]. The agreement was approved with a cost not to exceed $8,000. **Key Speakers:** - Mr. Myers - Ms. Henson **Outcome:** The resolution was approved. ## Authorizing Agreement with Ky. Office of Homeland Security (FY 2012 MMRS) [timestamp: 00:46:02] The council approved a resolution (0038-13) authorizing the mayor to execute an agreement with the Kentucky Office of Homeland Security for the extension of the FY 2012 Metropolitan Medical Response System (MMRS) Project through June 30, 2013, at no cost to the city. Key speakers on this agenda item included Mr. Myers and Ms. Henson. The resolution was presented and discussed by these council members before being brought to a vote. The agreement extends the existing MMRS Project, which provides resources and coordination for medical response capabilities in the metropolitan area. The extension through June 30, 2013, allows the project to continue its operations without additional financial burden to the city, as the agreement carries no cost. The council voted to approve the resolution, authorizing the mayor to proceed with executing the agreement with the Kentucky Office of Homeland Security. ## Authorizing Agreement with Ky. Office of Homeland Security (FY 2011 MMRS) [timestamp: 00:46:02] The council considered Resolution 0039-13, which authorized the mayor to execute an agreement with the Kentucky Office of Homeland Security regarding the FY 2011 MMRS Project. **Key Speakers** Mr. Myers and Ms. Henson addressed this agenda item during the meeting. **Agreement Details** The resolution authorized an extension of the FY 2011 MMRS Project through June 30, 2013. The agreement with the Kentucky Office of Homeland Security was to be executed at no cost to the city. **Outcome** The council approved the resolution. ## Authorizing Modifications to Agreements with Ky. Dept. of Military Affairs [timestamp: 00:46:02] The council considered Resolution 0040-13, which authorized the mayor to execute modifications to agreements with the Kentucky Department of Military Affairs, Division of Emergency Management. **Purpose** The resolution authorized extension of funds for the Chemical Stockpile Emergency Preparedness Program (CSEPP) through September 30, 2013. The modification was to be executed at no cost to the city. **Discussion** Mr. Myers and Ms. Henson were the key speakers on this agenda item. **Outcome** The council approved the resolution. ## Authorizing Claims Payment Agreement with Humana Insurance Co. The council considered Resolution 0003-13, which authorized the mayor to execute a claims payment agreement with Humana Insurance Co. for health insurance plans covering the period January 1, 2013, through December 31, 2013. [timestamp: 00:46:02] **Key Speakers** Mr. Myers and Ms. Henson participated in the discussion of this agenda item. **Outcome** The resolution was approved by the council. ## Authorizing Partial Release of Sanitary Sewer Easement **Agenda Item:** 0022-13 The council considered a resolution authorizing the mayor to execute a partial release of a sanitary sewer easement on property located on Patchen Wilkes Dr. [timestamp: 00:46:02] **Key Speakers:** - Mr. Myers - Ms. Henson **Outcome:** The resolution was approved. ## Authorizing Extension of 2012 Sanitary Sewer Cleaning Program Timeline [timestamp: 00:46:02] The council considered Resolution 0023-13, which authorized an extension of the completion timeline for the 2012 Sanitary Sewer Cleaning Program. The project is being conducted by Leak Eliminators, LLC. **Key Speakers** Mr. Myers and Ms. Henson presented and discussed this agenda item. **Action Taken** The council approved the resolution, which extends the deadline for completion of the 2012 Sanitary Sewer Cleaning Program to March 25, 2013. The extension was granted at no additional cost to the municipality. ## Authorizing Rural and Inner City Adopt-A-Spot Program Agreements [timestamp: 00:46:02] The council considered Resolution 0029-13, which authorized the mayor to execute agreements with multiple organizations for participation in the Adopt-A-Spot Roadway Cleanup Program. The program was presented with a total cost not to exceed $22,639.12. Mr. Myers and Ms. Henson were the key speakers during discussion of this agenda item. The resolution aimed to formalize partnerships with rural and inner city organizations to support roadway cleanup efforts through the Adopt-A-Spot program. The council approved the resolution, authorizing the mayor to move forward with executing the necessary agreements with participating organizations. ## Authorizing Supplemental Agreement No. 3 with Ky. Transportation Cabinet The council approved a resolution authorizing the mayor to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 3 with the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet [timestamp: 00:46:02]. **Purpose** The supplemental agreement pertains to the Todds/Liberty Road Widening and Reconstruction Project, Section 1. The agreement authorizes the acceptance of additional funds in the amount of $145,000 from the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. **Key Speakers** - Mr. Myers - Ms. Henson **Outcome** The resolution was approved by the council. ## Approving Amendment to 2012 Consolidated Plan The council considered Resolution 0031-13, which proposed an amendment to the 2012 Consolidated Plan [timestamp: 00:46:02]. **Summary of Action** The resolution amended the 2012 Consolidated Plan to eliminate Emergency Solutions Grants funding previously allocated to the Salvation Army and reallocate those funds to the Bluegrass Domestic Violence Program for an emergency shelter. **Key Speakers** - Mr. Myers - Ms. Henson **Outcome** The resolution was approved by the council. ## Authorizing Agreement with Ky. Office of Homeland Security (FY 2012 MMRS) [timestamp: 00:46:02] The council approved a resolution (0038-13) authorizing the mayor to execute an agreement with the Kentucky Office of Homeland Security for the extension of the FY 2012 Metropolitan Medical Response System (MMRS) Project through June 30, 2013, at no cost to the city. **Key Speakers:** - Mr. Myers - Ms. Henson **Outcome:** The resolution was approved. ## Authorizing Contract Amendments with Neighborhood Associations **Agenda Item:** 0040-13 The council approved a resolution authorizing and directing the mayor to execute contract amendments with three neighborhood associations. [timestamp: 00:46:02] **Parties Involved:** - Ashland Park Neighborhood Association - Hill-N-Dale Neighborhood Association - Chilesburg Maintenance Association **Purpose:** The contract amendments were designed to extend project completion dates for work being conducted by these neighborhood associations. **Key Speakers:** - Mr. Myers - Ms. Henson **Outcome:** The resolution was approved by the council. ## Accepting Bid for Final Clarifier Equipment Replacement [timestamp: 01:31:41] The council considered resolution 0071-13 to accept a bid for final clarifier equipment replacement for the Division of Water Quality. Ms. Gorton and Ms. Lawless presented and discussed the item. The resolution approved accepting a bid from Pace Contracting, LLC, for the final clarifier equipment replacement project. This equipment replacement is part of the Division of Water Quality's infrastructure maintenance and upgrade efforts. The council voted to approve the resolution. ## Accepting Bid for Custodial Services at Dr. Samuel Brown Health Center The council considered Resolution 0073-13, which sought approval to accept a bid for custodial services at Dr. Samuel Brown Health Center for the Division of Facilities and Fleet Management. [timestamp: 01:32:13] Ms. Gorton and Ms. Lawless were the key speakers on this agenda item. The resolution proposed accepting a bid from Intec Property Services to provide custodial services at the facility. The council approved the resolution. ## Accepting Bid for ADA Swimming Pool Lifts and Installation [timestamp: 01:32:44] The council considered a resolution to accept a bid for ADA swimming pool lifts and installation for the Division of Parks and Recreation. The bid was from Langley & Taylor Pool Corp. in the amount of $28,051.05. Ms. Gorton and Ms. Lawless were the key speakers on this agenda item. The council approved the resolution. ## Accepting Bid for Charter Bus Service The council considered Resolution 0085-13, which sought approval to accept a bid from Miller Transportation, Inc. for charter bus service. The contract would establish pricing for charter bus services to be provided to the Division of Parks and Recreation. [timestamp: 01:33:20] Ms. Gorton and Ms. Lawless were the key speakers on this agenda item. The council reviewed the bid submission and the proposed terms of the service contract. The resolution was approved by the council. ## Accepting Bid for Photogrammetric Services The council considered Resolution 0095-13, which sought approval to accept a bid for photogrammetric services for the Division of Water Quality [timestamp: 01:33:51]. **Bid Details** The council approved a bid from GRW in the amount of $55,854.05 for photogrammetric services. **Key Speakers** Ms. Gorton and Ms. Lawless participated in the discussion of this agenda item. **Outcome** The resolution was approved. ## Authorizing Conditional Offers for Probationary Civil Service Appointments The council considered Resolution 0104-13, which authorized the Division of Human Resources to make conditional offers for probationary civil service appointments [timestamp: 01:55:05]. The resolution approved conditional offers to three individuals: - Joy Thomas - Donald Bandach - Kimberly Read Ms. Gorton and Ms. Lawless presented on this agenda item. The council voted to approve the resolution, authorizing the Division of Human Resources to proceed with extending conditional offers to these candidates for probationary civil service positions. ## Ratifying Probationary and Unclassified Civil Service Appointments The council considered Resolution 0105-13, which sought to ratify probationary and unclassified civil service appointments across multiple city departments [timestamp: 01:58:17]. **Appointments Covered** The resolution addressed probationary civil service appointments for multiple individuals in the following departments: - Police Department - Law Department - Government Communications Department Additionally, the resolution included unclassified appointments in the Office of the Mayor. **Discussion and Outcome** Ms. Gorton and Ms. Lawless were the key speakers during consideration of this item. The council approved the resolution, ratifying all probationary and unclassified civil service appointments as presented. ## Endorsing Legalization of Regulated Industrial Hemp The council considered Resolution 0044-13, which endorsed the legalization of regulated industrial hemp and requested the Kentucky General Assembly to consider adopting legislation to allow its growth and production. [timestamp: 01:49:12] Vice Mayor Gorton and Council Member Lawless were the key speakers on this agenda item. The resolution was approved by the council. ## Urging Kentucky General Assembly to Reconsider Child Care Assistance Cuts [timestamp: 01:48:09] The council considered resolution 0047-13, which urged the Kentucky General Assembly to clarify and reconsider its decision to cut child care assistance. The resolution requested measures to reduce the impact on affected families. Council Member Myers and Council Member Ellinger were the key speakers on this agenda item. The discussion centered on the need for the state legislature to reconsider the proposed cuts to child care assistance programs and to take action to mitigate their effects on families relying on these services. The council approved the resolution. ## Authorizing Agreement with Georgetown Street Area Neighborhood Association The council considered Resolution 0048-13, which authorized the mayor to execute an agreement with the Georgetown Street Area Neighborhood Association [timestamp: 01:48:42]. **Summary** The resolution approved a $400 agreement with the Georgetown Street Area Neighborhood Association for a field trip for Leasetown Middle School. **Key Speakers** Council Member Akers and Council Member Lane participated in the discussion of this item. **Outcome** The resolution was approved. ## Accepting Bid for Aluminum Prisoner Transport Van Inserts [timestamp: 00:46:02] The council considered a resolution to accept a bid for aluminum prisoner transport van inserts for the Division of Facilities and Fleet Management. The bid was submitted by Paul Miller Ford. Mr. Myers and Ms. Henson were the key speakers on this agenda item. The council approved the resolution accepting the bid from Paul Miller Ford for the aluminum prisoner transport van inserts. ## Accepting Bid for Supplemental Tractor Parts and Accessories The council considered Resolution 0027-13 regarding the acceptance of a bid for supplemental tractor parts and accessories for the Division of Facilities and Fleet Management [timestamp: 00:46:02]. **Key Speakers** Mr. Myers and Ms. Henson participated in the discussion of this agenda item. **Action Taken** The council approved a resolution accepting a bid from Montgomery Tractor Sales, Inc., for supplemental tractor parts and accessories to support the Division of Facilities and Fleet Management. ## Accepting Bids for Polymer Flocculants The council considered Resolution 0032-13, which sought approval to accept bids for polymer flocculants needed by the Division of Water Quality [timestamp: 00:46:02]. **Bids Received** Two bids were submitted for the polymer flocculants: - Atlanco of S.C. - 3F Chimica Americas, Inc. **Discussion** Mr. Myers and Ms. Henson addressed the council regarding this agenda item. **Outcome** The council approved the resolution to accept the bids from Atlanco of S.C. and 3F Chimica Americas, Inc. for polymer flocculants for the Division of Water Quality. ## Accepting Bid for Cardinal Ln. Stormwater Improvements The council considered Resolution 0044-13 to accept a bid for the Cardinal Ln. Stormwater Improvements project [timestamp: 00:46:02]. **Action Taken** The council approved a resolution accepting a bid from Walter Martin Excavating, Inc., for the Cardinal Ln. Stormwater Improvements. The resolution authorized the mayor to execute an agreement with the selected bidder. **Key Participants** Mr. Myers and Ms. Henson were the primary speakers on this agenda item. **Outcome** The resolution was approved. ## Accepting Bid for Commercial Fuel - Diesel [timestamp: 00:46:02] The council considered a resolution to accept a bid for commercial fuel - diesel services. The agenda item (0054-13) involved establishing a price contract for diesel fuel for the Division of Facilities and Fleet Management. Key speakers on this matter included Mr. Myers and Ms. Henson. The council reviewed and approved the resolution, which accepted a bid from Riley Oil Co. to provide commercial diesel fuel under the established price contract. The resolution was approved by the council. ## Accepting Bid for Uniforms for the Division of Waste Management The council considered Resolution 0061-13, which sought approval to accept a bid from Ky. Uniforms for a price contract to supply uniforms for the Division of Waste Management. [timestamp: 00:46:02] Key speakers on this agenda item included Mr. Myers and Ms. Henson. The resolution was presented for council consideration and approval. The council voted to approve the resolution, accepting the bid from Ky. Uniforms for the uniform supply contract for the Division of Waste Management. ## Authorizing Agreement with Ky. Environmental & Energy Cabinet [timestamp: 00:46:02] The council considered Resolution 0020-13, which authorized the mayor to execute an agreed order with the Kentucky Environmental & Energy Cabinet regarding water quality violations at the Haley Pike Landfill. **Key Discussion** Mr. Myers and Ms. Henson presented information on the resolution. The agreed order was designed to resolve identified water quality violations at the facility. **Financial Impact** The resolution authorized a civil penalty of $35,000 as part of the settlement with the state environmental agency. **Outcome** The council approved the resolution, authorizing the mayor to proceed with executing the agreed order with the Kentucky Environmental & Energy Cabinet. ## Authorizing Agreement with Volunteers of America of Ky., Inc. **Identifier:** 0033-13 The council considered a resolution authorizing the mayor to execute an agreement with Volunteers of America of Ky., Inc., for support of emergency housing for homeless families. [timestamp: 00:46:02] **Key Speakers** Mr. Myers and Ms. Henson participated in the discussion of this agenda item. **Outcome** The resolution was approved, authorizing the mayor to enter into the agreement with Volunteers of America of Ky., Inc. The agreement provides support for emergency housing for homeless families at a cost not to exceed $8,000. ## Authorizing Agreement with Ky. Office of Homeland Security (FY 2012 MMRS) [timestamp: 00:46:02] The council approved a resolution (0038-13) authorizing the mayor to execute an agreement with the Kentucky Office of Homeland Security for the extension of the FY 2012 Metropolitan Medical Response System (MMRS) Project through June 30, 2013, at no cost to the city. The discussion involved Mr. Myers and Ms. Henson as key speakers. The agreement extends the existing MMRS project, which provides emergency medical response capabilities and coordination, with no additional financial obligation to the municipality through the extended period ending June 30, 2013. The resolution was approved by the council. ## Authorizing Agreement with Ky. Office of Homeland Security (FY 2011 MMRS) [timestamp: 00:46:02] The council considered resolution 0039-13, which authorized the mayor to execute an agreement with the Kentucky Office of Homeland Security regarding the FY 2011 MMRS Project. **Key Speakers** Mr. Myers and Ms. Henson participated in the discussion of this agenda item. **Action** The resolution authorized the mayor to execute an agreement with the Ky. Office of Homeland Security for extension of the FY 2011 MMRS Project through June 30, 2013, at no cost to the city. **Outcome** The council approved the resolution. ## Authorizing Modifications to Agreements with Ky. Dept. of Military Affairs [timestamp: 00:46:02] The council considered Resolution 0040-13, which authorized the mayor to execute modifications to agreements with the Kentucky Department of Military Affairs, Division of Emergency Management. **Purpose and Details** The resolution authorized extension of funds for the Chemical Stockpile Emergency Preparedness Program (CSEPP) through September 30, 2013. The modification was approved at no cost to the city. **Discussion** Mr. Myers and Ms. Henson were the key speakers on this agenda item. **Outcome** The council approved the resolution, authorizing the mayor to proceed with executing the modifications to the agreements with the Kentucky Department of Military Affairs. ## Authorizing Claims Payment Agreement with Humana Insurance Co. The council considered Resolution 0003-13, which authorized the mayor to execute a claims payment agreement with Humana Insurance Co. for health insurance plans covering the period January 1, 2013, through December 31, 2013. [timestamp: 00:46:02] **Key Speakers** Mr. Myers and Ms. Henson participated in the discussion of this agenda item. **Outcome** The resolution was approved by the council. ## Authorizing Partial Release of Sanitary Sewer Easement **Agenda Item:** 0022-13 The council considered a resolution authorizing the mayor to execute a partial release of a sanitary sewer easement on property located on Patchen Wilkes Dr. [timestamp: 00:46:02] **Key Speakers:** - Mr. Myers - Ms. Henson **Outcome:** The resolution was approved. ## Authorizing Extension of 2012 Sanitary Sewer Cleaning Program Timeline [timestamp: 00:46:02] The council considered Resolution 0023-13, which authorized an extension of the completion timeline for the 2012 Sanitary Sewer Cleaning Program. The work is being performed by Leak Eliminators, LLC. **Key Speakers** Mr. Myers and Ms. Henson presented and discussed this agenda item. **Action Taken** The council approved the resolution, which extends the deadline for completion of the 2012 Sanitary Sewer Cleaning Program to March 25, 2013. The extension was granted at no additional cost to the municipality. ## Authorizing Rural and Inner City Adopt-A-Spot Program Agreements [timestamp: 00:46:02] The council considered Resolution 0029-13, which authorized the mayor to execute agreements with multiple organizations for participation in the Adopt-A-Spot Roadway Cleanup Program. The program was presented at an estimated cost not to exceed $22,639.12. Key speakers on this agenda item included Mr. Myers and Ms. Henson, who discussed the program details and its implementation. The resolution was approved by the council. ## Authorizing Supplemental Agreement No. 3 with Ky. Transportation Cabinet The council approved a resolution authorizing the mayor to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 3 with the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet [timestamp: 00:46:02]. The agreement pertains to the acceptance of additional funds for the Todds/Liberty Road Widening and Reconstruction Project, Section 1, in the amount of $145,000. Key speakers on this agenda item included Mr. Myers and Ms. Henson. The resolution was presented for council consideration and ultimately approved. ## Approving Amendment to 2012 Consolidated Plan The council approved a resolution amending the 2012 Consolidated Plan [timestamp: 00:46:02]. The amendment involved eliminating Emergency Solutions Grants funding previously allocated to the Salvation Army and reallocating those funds to the Bluegrass Domestic Violence Program to support an emergency shelter. Key speakers on this item included Mr. Myers and Ms. Henson, who presented and discussed the proposed changes to the funding allocation. The resolution was approved by the council. ## Authorizing Agreement with Ky. Office of Homeland Security (FY 2012 MMRS) [timestamp: 00:46:02] The council approved a resolution (0038-13) authorizing the mayor to execute an agreement with the Kentucky Office of Homeland Security for the extension of the FY 2012 Metropolitan Medical Response System (MMRS) Project through June 30, 2013, at no cost to the city. Key speakers on this item included Mr. Myers and Ms. Henson. The resolution was presented and discussed before being brought to a vote. The agreement extends the existing MMRS Project, which provides resources and coordination for medical emergency response capabilities in the metropolitan area. By extending the project through June 30, 2013, the city maintains its participation in this homeland security initiative without incurring additional expenses. The council voted to approve the resolution, authorizing the mayor to proceed with executing the agreement with the Kentucky Office of Homeland Security. ## Authorizing Contract Amendments with Neighborhood Associations The council considered Resolution 0040-13, which authorized the mayor to execute contract amendments with three neighborhood associations. [timestamp: 00:46:02] **Parties Involved** The resolution addressed contract amendments with the following organizations: - Ashland Park Neighborhood Association - Hill-N-Dale Neighborhood Association - Chilesburg Maintenance Association **Purpose** The amendments were designed to extend project completion dates for these neighborhood associations. **Key Speakers** Mr. Myers and Ms. Henson participated in the discussion of this agenda item. **Outcome** The council approved the resolution. ## Endorsing Legalization of Regulated Industrial Hemp The council approved Resolution 0044-13, which endorses the legalization of regulated industrial hemp and requests the Kentucky General Assembly to consider adopting legislation to allow its growth and production. [timestamp: 01:49:12] Vice Mayor Gorton and Council Member Lawless were the key speakers on this agenda item. The resolution passed with council approval, moving forward the endorsement of industrial hemp legalization as a policy position for the municipality. ## Urging Kentucky General Assembly to Reconsider Child Care Assistance Cuts The council considered resolution 0047-13, which urged the Kentucky General Assembly to clarify and reconsider its decision to cut child care assistance [timestamp: 01:48:09]. **Key Speakers and Discussion** Council Member Myers and Council Member Ellinger were the primary speakers on this agenda item. **Action Taken** The council approved the resolution, which requests that the Kentucky General Assembly take measures to reduce the impact of child care assistance cuts on affected families. The resolution calls for clarification of the General Assembly's decision regarding these cuts. ## Authorizing Agreement with Georgetown Street Area Neighborhood Association The council considered Resolution 0048-13, which authorized the mayor to execute an agreement with the Georgetown Street Area Neighborhood Association [timestamp: 01:48:42]. **Purpose** The resolution approved funding of $400 for a field trip for Leasetown Middle School through the Georgetown Street Area Neighborhood Association. **Key Participants** Council Member Akers and Council Member Lane were the key speakers on this agenda item. **Outcome** The resolution was approved. --- ## Decisions - **Resolution 0071-13** — passed (15-0): Accepting bid for final clarifier equipment replacement for the Division of Water Quality - **Resolution 0073-13** — passed (15-0): Accepting bid for custodial services at Dr. Samuel Brown Health Center - **Resolution 0074-13** — passed (15-0): Accepting bid for ADA swimming pool lifts and installation for the Division of Parks and Recreation - **Resolution 0085-13** — passed (15-0): Accepting bid for charter bus service for the Division of Parks and Recreation - **Resolution 0095-13** — passed (15-0): Accepting bid for photogrammetric services for the Division of Water Quality - **Resolution 0104-13** — passed (15-0): Authorizing conditional offer for probationary civil service appointments - **Resolution 0105-13** — passed (15-0): Ratifying probationary and unclassified civil service appointments - **Resolution 0044-13** — passed (15-0): Endorsing legalization of regulated industrial hemp and requesting legislative action - **Resolution 0047-13** — passed (15-0): Urging Kentucky General Assembly to reconsider child care assistance cuts - **Resolution 0048-13** — passed (15-0): Authorizing agreement with Georgetown Street Area Neighborhood Association for $400 - **Resolution 0021-13** — passed (14-0): Accepting bid for aluminum prisoner transport van inserts - **Resolution 0027-13** — passed (14-0): Accepting bid for supplemental tractor parts and accessories - **Resolution 0032-13** — passed (14-0): Accepting bids for polymer flocculants - **Resolution 0044-13** — passed (14-0): Accepting bid for Cardinal Ln. Stormwater Improvements - **Resolution 0054-13** — passed (14-0): Accepting bid for commercial fuel - diesel - **Resolution 0061-13** — passed (14-0): Accepting bid for uniforms for the Division of Waste Management - **Resolution 0020-13** — passed (14-0): Authorizing agreement with Ky. Environmental & Energy Cabinet to resolve water quality violations at Haley Pike Landfill - **Resolution 0033-13** — passed (14-0): Authorizing agreement with Volunteers of America of Ky., Inc., for emergency housing for homeless families - **Resolution 0038-13** — passed (14-0): Authorizing agreement with Ky. Office of Homeland Security for FY 2012 MMRS Project extension - **Resolution 0039-13** — passed (14-0): Authorizing agreement with Ky. Office of Homeland Security for FY 2011 MMRS Project extension - **Resolution 0040-13** — passed (14-0): Authorizing agreement with Ky. Dept. of Military Affairs for CSEPP extension - **Resolution 0003-13** — passed (14-0): Authorizing claims payment agreement with Humana Insurance Co. - **Resolution 0022-13** — passed (14-0): Authorizing partial release of sanitary sewer easement on Patchen Wilkes Dr. - **Resolution 0023-13** — passed (14-0): Authorizing extension of 2012 Sanitary Sewer Cleaning Program timeline to March 25, 2013 - **Resolution 0029-13** — passed (14-0): Authorizing Rural and Inner City Adopt-A-Spot Program Agreements with multiple organizations - **Resolution 0030-13** — passed (14-0): Authorizing Supplemental Agreement No. 3 with Ky. Transportation Cabinet for $145,000 - **Resolution 0031-13** — passed (14-0): Approving amendment to 2012 Consolidated Plan to reallocate funds from Salvation Army to Bluegrass Domestic Violence Program - **Resolution 0038-13** — passed (14-0): Authorizing agreement with Ky. Office of Homeland Security for FY 2012 MMRS Project extension - **Resolution 0040-13** — passed (14-0): Authorizing contract amendments with neighborhood associations for extension of project completion dates - **Ordinance 0035-13** — passed (14-0): Amending zoning ordinance to define 'automobile and refueling stations' and allow compressed natural gas and liquefied petroleum dispensing - **Ordinance 1340-12** — passed (14-0): Extending term of temporary Administrative Officer Sr., Grade 120E for three years - **Ordinance 0007-13** — passed (14-0): Creating one Staff Assistant Sr., Grade 108N and abolishing one in Community Corrections - **Ordinance 0028-13** — passed (14-0): Accepting private streets in Lochmere Estates Subdivision as public streets under specific conditions - **Ordinance 0065-13** — passed (14-0): Amending budgets to reflect current requirements and re-appropriating funds - **Ordinance 0068-13** — passed (14-0): Amending towing code to define terms, require documentation, and regulate fees and records - **Ordinance 0072-13** — first_reading: Changing zone from R-1D to R-4 for property at 116 and 118 Simpson Ave., etc. - **Ordinance 0062-13** — first_reading: Creating one Skilled Trades Worker Sr., Grade 112N and abolishing one Skilled Trades Worker, Grade 111N - **Ordinance 0113-13** — first_reading: Amending budgets to reflect current requirements and re-appropriating funds - **Resolution 0021-13** — passed (14-0): Accepting bid for aluminum prisoner transport van inserts - **Resolution 0027-13** — passed (14-0): Accepting bid for supplemental tractor parts and accessories - **Resolution 0032-13** — passed (14-0): Accepting bids for polymer flocculants - **Resolution 0044-13** — passed (14-0): Accepting bid for Cardinal Ln. Stormwater Improvements - **Resolution 0054-13** — passed (14-0): Accepting bid for commercial fuel - diesel - **Resolution 0061-13** — passed (14-0): Accepting bid for uniforms for the Division of Waste Management - **Resolution 0020-13** — passed (14-0): Authorizing agreement with Ky. Environmental & Energy Cabinet to resolve water quality violations at Haley Pike Landfill - **Resolution 0033-13** — passed (14-0): Authorizing agreement with Volunteers of America of Ky., Inc., for emergency housing for homeless families - **Resolution 0038-13** — passed (14-0): Authorizing agreement with Ky. Office of Homeland Security for FY 2012 MMRS Project extension - **Resolution 0039-13** — passed (14-0): Authorizing agreement with Ky. Office of Homeland Security for FY 2011 MMRS Project extension - **Resolution 0040-13** — passed (14-0): Authorizing agreement with Ky. Dept. of Military Affairs for CSEPP extension - **Resolution 0003-13** — passed (14-0): Authorizing claims payment agreement with Humana Insurance Co. - **Resolution 0022-13** — passed (14-0): Authorizing partial release of sanitary sewer easement on Patchen Wilkes Dr. - **Resolution 0023-13** — passed (14-0): Authorizing extension of 2012 Sanitary Sewer Cleaning Program timeline to March 25, 2013 - **Resolution 0029-13** — passed (14-0): Authorizing Rural and Inner City Adopt-A-Spot Program Agreements with multiple organizations - **Resolution 0030-13** — passed (14-0): Authorizing Supplemental Agreement No. 3 with Ky. Transportation Cabinet for $145,000 - **Resolution 0031-13** — passed (14-0): Approving amendment to 2012 Consolidated Plan to reallocate funds from Salvation Army to Bluegrass Domestic Violence Program - **Resolution 0038-13** — passed (14-0): Authorizing agreement with Ky. Office of Homeland Security for FY 2012 MMRS Project extension - **Resolution 0040-13** — passed (14-0): Authorizing contract amendments with neighborhood associations for extension of project completion dates - **Resolution 0044-13** — passed (15-0): Endorsing legalization of regulated industrial hemp and requesting legislative action - **Resolution 0047-13** — passed (15-0): Urging Kentucky General Assembly to reconsider child care assistance cuts - **Resolution 0048-13** — passed (15-0): Authorizing agreement with Georgetown Street Area Neighborhood Association for $400 --- ## Full transcript Welcome to the meeting of the Council. And for those of you who are new to a Council meeting, welcome to you as well. And what we, our protocol is that first we call, our clerk calls the roll. Madam Clerk, please call the roll. Sir. Mr. Ellinger. Here. Mr. Farmer. Yes, ma'am. Mr. Ford. No. Ms. Gorton. Here. Ms. Henson. Here. Mr. Kay. Here. Mr. Lane. Here. Ms. Lawless. Here. Ms. Mazzotti. Here. Mr. Myers? Here. Ms. Scutchfield? Here. Mr. Stennett? Yes, ma'am. Ms. Akers? Here. Mr. Beard? Present. And Mr. Clark? I'm here. Thank you. Thank you, Madam Clerk. All right. Next on our docket is the invocation. The invocation will be delivered tonight by the Reverend Brian Cole of the Church of the Good Shepherd here in Lexington. And Reverend Cole, he and his family are new to Lexington, only 10 months in town. Brian, welcome. Thank you. Let's all stand, please. Let us pray. O God of our many understandings, bless us as the day grows short, as we gather to make wise and just decisions on behalf of the citizens who call this place home. Give us wisdom to seek the good lessons you give, to seek those things that satisfy and heal and make us whole. Give us wisdom to seek the truth that is greater than us all. May those who are called to lead always be first to serve, to guide all your people into a future that is free from fear, where no one is diminished in order for some to flourish. Make us a people able to work together, to seek a place where all are welcome, all are counted, all are fed. Until that day, sustain us, inspire us, and feed us with your mercy and grace. Amen. Thank you, Father. Before we begin our, before we start with presentations tonight, It's my understanding that Mary Sharp, who is counsel for Robert Dale Brown, has filed a motion of continuance in connection with the special counsel disciplinary hearing, which is currently scheduled for February 4th at 3 o'clock p.m. I believe David Enloe is our representing the council is David Enloe representing the city is David Enloe. And, Mr. Enloe, if you would explain in more detail for the council, we'd appreciate that. Thank you. Mayor and Council, I received a telephone call and e-mails from Ms. Sharp, who practices in Louisville, and she tells me that she's been seriously ill for the last two months. She's been in her office very little. As a matter of fact, she said yesterday was the first day she'd been back for quite some time. I'm convinced that she's sick and could not participate in this hearing on Monday. So she has filed that motion for a continuance, and, of course, it's up to the council to decide whether to grant it or not. Thank you. Thank you, Mr. Enloe. David, do you have something? I mean, Keith, excuse me, sir. As Mr. Enloe said, I would be hard-pressed not to agree that she would need this continuance. What I would ask is that you set it as quickly as you reasonably can and try not to go beyond mid-March if you can. With that in mind, I think that if you're going to stay on a Monday at 3 o'clock, you could look at March 11th or March 18th for a hearing. All right. March 11th or March 15th? 18th. 18th. All right. All right. How about a show of hands then? For March, all right. We may have some questions. Council Member Kaye. I mean, my main question is procedural. Do we need to take a vote to grant the continuance? Yes. Okay. All right. So we can still ask for? I would say that by adopting a new hearing date, you would be de facto granting the continuance, but you can do that separately if you would like. Thank you. All right. Vice Mayor Gordon, is that the same question? I didn't have a question. I was going to make a motion. I move that we grant the continuance and that we cancel the special meeting for February the 4th and set a new special council meeting for police disciplinary hearing on March the 11th at 3 o'clock p.m. Second. So motion and second. Is there any discussion on the motion to set the meeting for March 11th at 3? All right. Hearing none, then we can take a vote. All in favor of the motion, please indicate by saying aye. Aye. Opposed, no. Motion carries. Thank you. Thank you all very much. All right, next on our agenda, we have a proclamation and a presentation. The first presentation is actually recognizing Wear Red Day, and I'll ask Vice Mayor Gorton if she will join me at the podium for this presentation. All right. Join us here. All right. We are joined this evening by representatives from the American Heart Association, whose Go Red for Women movement has been raising awareness, impacting lives for heart disease and stroke for 10 years now. And we have with us tonight Jennifer Ebert, Heart Walk Director, and Regan Judd, herself a heart disease survivor and now a national spokesperson for the Go Red for Women campaign. So they're right here with us. Now, in recognition of their efforts, it is our honor to proclaim Friday, February 1, 2013, as National Wear Red Day in recognition of this important fight against heart disease and stroke. Now, Vice Mayor and I will let Jennifer talk a little bit more about National Wear Red Day, and then we will present the proclamation and have a couple of pictures taken. Jennifer. I want to thank everybody for having us here this evening. Heart disease is the number one killer of women. The Go Red for Women movement was developed 10 years ago to start raising awareness, both in the public and with the medical community, about heart disease being the number one killer of women. This is the 10-year anniversary, and we're proud that we're able to recognize it here in Lexington tomorrow. I just want to thank Jennifer and Regan for being here, and I'm happy to join the mayor in proclaiming tomorrow National Wear Red Day in honor of women, of the recognition of the movement to educate folks on women's heart disease. thank you so much for your work and we'd like to present you this proclamation we can just get the picture taken right here well there you go it's okay thank you i believe you need about 20 thank you thank you so much All right. Our next presentation tonight, we have John Riley from the Kentucky Industrial Hemp Commission, Holly Harris, Chief of Staff for Commissioner of Agriculture, James Comer, and Larry Cox, Director of Consumer Environmental Protection for Kentucky. here this evening to give a presentation on industrial hemp and I will ask Vice Mayor Gordon if she will introduce our guests further. Thank you very much, Mayor. We are extremely happy to have these folks here and as you know we have on our docket tonight resolution number 44 which offers our support for legalization of regulated hemp and we think that it will be a good thing for fadden county and kentucky to add this to our agricultural production and so first up is holly harris from the commissioner's office and then we'll have larry cox from the department of ag and john riley from the hemp commission welcome we're happy to have you so much thank you mayor gray and vice mayor gordon as you stated my It's actually Holly Harris Von Lurdy, but nobody can say or spell Von Lurdy, so Holly Harris will do just fine. I am Chief of Staff to Commissioner James Comer at the Department of Agriculture. I'm also, and I'm going to date myself here, I'm a 15-year resident of Lexington, Fayette County. I used to be represented by Council Member Stennett, and I am now represented by my old friend, Jennifer Skutchfield. I shouldn't call you old. My dear friend, Jennifer Skutchfield. I thank you all so much for your service. You all have been excellent council members and representatives for the districts in which I lived at the time. It's actually been a very big day for Commissioner Comer's office. I don't know if any of you all have seen the headlines, and we'll get to that in just a bit. Commissioner Comer wanted very badly to be here tonight. He has actually been in 30 counties over the last four days promoting our Ag Tag program, which raises funds for FFA, 4-H, and the Kentucky PROUD program. But he asked me to thank all of you so much for your leadership on this important economic development issue, and he specifically asked me to recognize you, Vice Mayor Gordon, for your leadership and your kindness. She actually reached out to Commissioner Comer. They had some really productive conversations about industrial hemp, the opportunities that it will provide to our farming communities and the jobs that it could create for Kentuckians. Again, with me this evening is Larry Cox. He is Commissioner Comer's Executive Director of Consumer and Environmental Protection, and John Riley, of course, is a member of the Kentucky Industrial Hemp Commission. He is a former magistrate from Spencer County. He advises Commissioner Comer on all things industrial hemp. Mr. Riley actually pushed a similar resolution recently in Spencer County, and I believe it passed unanimously there. Being the competitive type A person that I am, I assured Mr. Riley that my county would be next, and here we are. Industrial hemp is a crop that was grown all across Kentucky up through World War II. After that, the nylon industry, seeking to replace industrial hemp in several products, successfully lobbied the federal government to lump industrial hemp and marijuana into the same category as a drug, even though the only thing the two have in common, really, is that they're both plants. Industrial hemp has almost none of the THC content, the substance contained in marijuana, that can get you high. To be clear, industrial hemp is actually marijuana's worst nightmare. You cannot grow the two plants side by side because industrial hemp actually kills the THC in the marijuana. The United States is the only industrialized nation that does not allow the production of industrial hemp, and yet millions of dollars' worth of hemp products are sold in the United States every year. Commissioner Comer would like to make Kentucky the epicenter of industrial hemp production and manufacturing. As a lifelong farmer, he knows industrial hemp is a sustainable, environmentally friendly crop that will grow extremely well all across Kentucky, and he wants us to be first in line for the manufacturing jobs that could inevitably follow if we legalize industrial hemp. Hemp can be used in automobile parts, textiles, cosmetics, horse bedding, clean fuel. The possibilities really are endless. The commissioner believes we have the opportunity for Kentucky to own this market, and an exciting development today may actually make his belief ever closer to reality. Many of you may have seen today that Republican Senate Leader Mitch McConnell is now backing Commissioner Comer's efforts to bring industrial hemp to Kentucky. It's a very strange thing when the New York Times is calling my office. I actually called the commissioner. I said, well, the New York Times needs to talk to you. And he said, I can't hear you. I'm talking to some FFA folks. Just tell them I'll have to call them later. So it was really fabulous. Just in case you're counting, he now joins Senator Paul, Congressman Yarmouth, Congressman Massey, and your own new Congressman, Andy Barr, in support of industrial hemp. The Kentucky Chamber of Commerce has endorsed. The Kentucky Association of Counties has endorsed. Today, the Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce endorsed Senate Bill 50. That's the industrial hemp legislation that Commissioner Comer is backing. And they are all seeing what Commissioner Comer and all of you see, which is industrial hemp will be good for jobs, good for farmers, and good for the environment. At this time, I'd like to turn the presentation over to Larry Cox. Before coming to work at the Department of Agriculture, Larry was actually the state director, and I'm really going to age him, for Senator McConnell for 25 years. Actually, it might even be a little longer than 25 years. But before that, he worked with counties and local governments on environmental and agricultural issues. And Mr. Cox is going to tell you a little bit more about Senate Bill 50. Thanks very much, Holly. Yeah, you can age me. You and Jennifer have been friends a long time. Her dad and I have been friends for a long time because we're the same age. We are longtime friends and colleagues. Let me just give you a brief rundown on the bill that has been introduced by the chairman of the Senate Agriculture Committee, Paul Hornback, from Shelby County. what the bill does is recognize that until the federal government acts, we're not going to be growing any industrial hemp in Kentucky, in spite of our long history, including being the number one producer in the country. The federal government has got to act because of something that Holly mentioned, and that is the action of the textile, really of the nylon industry, in lumping industrial hemp with marijuana back quite a number of years ago. What the bill does is recognize that the Kentucky Department of Agriculture has got a significant regulatory component. Actually, what I do in the department is something that you all never think about, but you encounter frequently. My staff are the ones who are out there every day testing volumes at any sort of pump that delivers fuel, propane, tests every scale in the state, whether it's a grape or 40 tons of coal or rock. My staff are essentially regulators who are trained to make sure that the consumer gets a fair shake and to protect the retailer as well. So what the bill does is recognize our capability. It establishes a licensing protocol. It requires that any person who seeks to be permitted to grow industrial hemp permit at least 10 acres. Nothing less than 10 acres can be grown for ease of monitoring. Every permittee has to be run through a background check to make sure that we don't get folks into this business who have a felonious background. And we want to make sure that protections are there. My staff under this bill would also be the ones out actually setting GPS coordinates on the parcels of ground upon which this will be grown. And please keep in mind, this is a regular row crop. This is not something that looks like the marijuana that's grown between corn rows or that is under the shelter of trees in the Daniel Boone National Forest. the department worked very, very closely with law enforcement. We would provide all the information on every permittee to the law enforcement entities, and, of course, we would necessarily work closely with them to make sure that they know just what's going on, provide them access to all of our records. Where would this be grown? It will be grown on the east side of I-65. It will be grown in what you all would readily identify as traditionally tobacco-dependent counties. It will be grown in the inner bluegrass. It will be grown in those counties along the Ohio River from Trimble County on up to Greenup that used to be so economically dependent on tobacco. It will be grown on smaller tracks. It's not going to go to our breadbasket in western Kentucky where soybean and corn generates so many dollars. But the great thing is we have already got a couple of companies that are interested in this business. Right here in Lexington, Vaughan Tobacco is quite interested in being a processor of the raw crop. Cordell Seed, which operates in Winchester and Louisville, wants to be in the seed business when we get to this point. I would conclude by just saying this is the legislation which will be heard, I believe, on February 11th by the committee. This is Senate Bill 50. This is a study done by the University of Kentucky in 1998 on the economic viability of industrial hemp. And although it will very soon be updated, it painted a very strong picture for industrial hemp back in 1998. and we believe that the prospects are even better than they were then. I thank you for hearing us. We will give our growers, our producers, and manufacturers a whole new opportunity. This is the only jobs bill before the General Assembly in this session. This is all about agriculture diversity and an opportunity to create jobs. Thanks very much. All right. Thank you, Mr. Cox. Thank you very much. I really appreciate the opportunity to meet and speak with many of you. Economic development is important regardless of whether it's Fayette County or from where I'm. Spencer County is much smaller, but economic development is important, and that's what this represents to me. I appreciate so much. As I mentioned to many of you, I've worked on this issue since about the year 2000 is when I first started researching it. And it's just fascinating what not only the rich history that we have, and particularly in this area, but the potential that we can realize from this crop. So I think that the other thing that it's actually we've got a two-pronged approach in the Kentucky legislature. there will be they're going to introduce i believe um when they come in back into session a resolution um these are these are very important and the step that you all are going to take is very important uh the resolution will be directed to the president the uh leadership and in the house of the U.S. House and the U.S. Senate and to all of our Kentucky delegation, that we want a change in the federal policy in the Controlled Substances Act. There's been legislation that's been introduced, and it's a very, actually it was a very simple bill, one-page bill that changes the definition of marijuana under the Controlled Substances Act to exclude industrial hemp. So that would be the one thing that will be happening is the resolution is very important for our legislature to pass. And, of course, the legislation to support that once the federal government changes the policy, we need to be in a position to take advantage of this crop. So I certainly appreciate being able to address you. I think that you'll find that the step that you're going to take this evening is not only a powerful statement to your county and the constituents in your county, but this is a powerful statement within the state, and it is national, too. I think you may actually receive some national attention by the step that you're going to take tonight. So thank you very much. Again, we'd just like to conclude that Senate Bill 50 will be voted on in the Senate Agriculture Committee on February 11th at 11 a.m. Commissioner Comer is really hopeful that all of you all can attend because he'd like to recognize this council as the premier economic development local government in Kentucky. I did want to mention on a personal note that my father, Mike Harris, drove up here tonight from Hardin County. He is interested in the subject of industrial hemp, but mostly he just wants to make sure that you guys beat Louisville to the punch. Thank you all very much. Appreciate your time. Thanks, Holly. All right. Thank you all so much. All right. Next on our agenda are the second reading of ordinances. and Madam Clerk. Yes. Council Member Farmer? Yes, sir. Just detouring for a moment just to thank them for being here. Oh, yes, absolutely. And to thank the Vice Mayor for her leadership in this and giving us this opportunity. And just because I have a historical bent in what I like to do down here. Can you put that back up real quick? That picture that's in the top left-hand corner is a hemp processing plant in Versailles circa 1920. Okay. That's economic development right there. My favorite one is in the center. From June of 1942, in the Farm Journal, and Farmer's Wife evidently was a journal too, this is all the hemp seed available in the U.S. is stacked in this Kentucky warehouse under armed guard. Next year, the U.S. Navy hopes there will be enough to grow 350,000 acres. And the group across the bottom, in 1943, over 4,000 acres of hemp industrial was processed to manufacture rope, parachutes, harnesses, and shroud lines for World War II airborne troops. We will take a historic step tonight. Thank you, Vice Mayor. Thank you, Mayor. Thank you, Council Member Farmer. Council Member Lawless. I, too, want to thank everybody that's worked on this. Our Constitution was written on hemp paper. And I think a lot of people don't know that. I regret that our very well-known Lexingtonian Gatewood Galbraith is not alive to see this. But you're preaching to the choir. It's sinful that we are not capitalizing on this. So good job, everybody. Thank you. Council Member Sadi. Thank you, Mayor. I just wanted to give my thanks as well, and especially to Vice Mayor Gorton for going through all the steps and the right channels to get this approved and have this resolution come forward. Thank you. Judge Larson, if you want to jump in right here, it's appropriate. Judge John Larson. Okay, Your Honor. Not only am I a judge executive, but for 40 years I've been a criminal defense lawyer. I want to argue against this on behalf of marijuana dealers. Marijuana dealers, this is their worst nightmare. This is the new Paraquat. I've been arguing for industrial hemp for over four years now. I went to the same locations as Gaywood Galbraith, who brought all these wonderful hemp products in. Recall that industrial hemp is a better environmental crop than cordon-based ethanol. which is costing us more because of the substitution of corn for fuel, which is taking away from the food products and costing us more for the supplies for our animals. And if you notice that marijuana has been growing around here pretty easily. In fact, I've seen many plants grown on our old courthouse lawn. Marijuana is the chief product for organized crime in this country. It might be called the laziness drug or THC. The question is whether we're willing to give a chance to the crop which may take away from the production of marijuana in this state, maybe take away some other problems. Thank you. Thank you, Judge. All right. I know other council members have signed up. Once again, thank our guests. We want to thank you all for being with us tonight. All right. Madam Clerk, we can move now to second reading of ordinances. We do have before, Susan, before you get started, Council Member Myers does have a resolution. When we get to resolutions, I know that a number of folks are here tonight, perhaps for that resolution, And that will be just in perhaps a few minutes. And Council Member Myers reminded me, if you wish to speak to the resolution, if you will just see Mr. Mundy, he has a sign-up sheet. All right. Thank you. All right. Madam Clerk, when you're ready. Yes, sir. Ordinance No. 1, an ordinance amending Articles 1, 8, 11, 12, and 16 of the Zoning Ordinance to define automobile and refueling stations and allow for the dispensing of compressed natural gas in any liquefied petroleum in business and industrial zones, either as a principal use or as a conditional use. No. 2, an ordinance amending Section 22-52 of the Code of Ordinances, extending the term of the temporary position of administrative officer, Senior Grade 120E, for a three-year term, effective December 8, 2012, in the Division of Water Quality, effective upon passage of council. Number three, an ordinance amending Section 2152 of the Code of Ordinances, grading one position of staff assistant, Senior Grade 108N, in the Division of Community Corrections, and amending Section 2252 of the Code of Ordinances, abolishing one position of staff assistant, Senior Grade 108N, in the Division of Community Corrections, and appropriating funds pursuant to Schedule No. 33. Number four, an ordinance accepting the private streets of Lockmere Estates Subdivision, Lockmere Lane, Lockmere Court, and Lockmere Loop as public streets pursuant to the private street acceptance policy contingent upon the satisfactory completion of the final course of asphalt on the streets or posting of adequate security for the completion of such paving, posting of an adequate warranty security related to the paving work, removal of gates from the entry to the subdivision, performance and reporting of closed-circuit televising of all storm sewers within the subdivision, and recording a final record plat within one year of passage of this ordinance dedicating the streets as public rights-of-way, dedicating a 10-foot street maintenance easement adjacent to the right-of-way, and containing a note assigning maintenance of walls, landscaping, and any other items related to the entry features of the subdivision as well as maintenance of common areas outside the public rights of way to the homeowners association. Number five, an ordinance amending certain of the budgets of the Lexington-Fade Urban County Government to reflect current requirements for municipal expenditures and appropriating and reappropriating funds, Schedule number 32 and number six. An ordinance amending Section 14-85A of the Code of Ordinances relating to towing to amend the definition of operator and create the definitions of drop fee, private impound cost schedule, standard tow, heavy-duty tow, and vehicle, creating Section 14-87, Subsection 3 of the Code of Ordinances relating to towing regarding the license holder's responsibilities for its employees, amending Section 14-88, Subsection 1 of the Code of Ordinances relating to towing to amend releasing of vehicles to owners amending Section 14-88, Subsection 2 of the Code of Ordinances relating to towing to require a copy of the private impound cost schedule be provided to owners, creating Section 14-88, Subsection 3 of the Code of Ordinances related to towing to require all tow drivers to carry copies of the private impound cost scheduling, Creating Section 14-88, subsection 4 of the Code of Ordinances relating to towing to prohibit additional fees other than storage fees. Creating Section 14-89.1 related to towing regarding notification to the vehicle owner requirements. Amending Section 14-90, subsection 1 of the Code of Ordinances related to towing regarding a private impound tow truck services retention of the vehicle owner's vehicle records. Amending Section 14-90, Subsection 2 of the Code of Ordinance is related to towing and to add the license plate, numbers, state of insurance, make, model, and color of the vehicle to be added to the receipt. Amending Section 14-90, Subsection 4 of the Code of Ordinance is related to towing to amend the rate for the maximum charges for tows and storage. Amending Section 14-90, Subsection 6 of the Code of Ordinance is related to towing to amend the persons authorized to redeem the vehicle. creating Section 14-90, subsection 7 of the Code of Ordinances related to towing regarding a credit card processing fee, creating Section 14-91, subsection 7 of the Code of Ordinances related to towing to prohibit storage of vehicles from counties other than Fayette County, amending Section 14-92, subsection 1 of the Code of Ordinances related to towing to define the requirements for a tow truck services operator's log, creating Section 14-92, Subsection 3 of the Code of Ordinances related to towing regarding electronic logs, creating Section 14-92, Subsection 4 of the Code of Ordinances related to towing regarding retention of logs and files, creating Section 14-92, Subsection 5 of the Code of Ordinances related to towing regarding subcontracting tow services, creating Section 14-93, Subsection 11 of the Code of Ordinances related to towing to prohibit tow services from operating any vehicle that has been impounded on a public roadway within Fayette County, creating Section 14-93, Subsection 12, the Code of Ordinances, related to towing regarding required contact for hookup to an occupied vehicle. Thank you. Thank you, Madam Clerk. There's a motion by Council Member Henson to approve, seconded by Council Member Ellinger. Is there any discussion on the motion? All right. Hearing none, then I'll ask the Clerk to please call the roll. Did I understand the motion? I'm sorry. Who? Yeah, there was a motion. I'm sorry. You didn't hear it, Susan. I'm totally. Council Member Henson made the motion, and the second was by Council Member Ellinger. Thank you. Thank you. Mr. Ellinger? Yes. Mr. Farmer? Okay. Not present. He's not present. Okay. He's present. Mr. Ford? Yes. Okay. I'll record your vote, and then I'll get you in their system. Ms. Gorton? Aye. Ms. Henson? Yes. Mr. Kay? Yes. Mr. Lane? Yes. Ms. Lawless? Yes. Ms. Mazzotti? Yes. Mr. Myers? Yes. Ms. Scutchfield? Yes. Mr. Stennett? Yes. Ms. Akers? Yes. Mr. Beard? Aye. And Mr. Clark? Yes. Thank you. Thank you. The vote reflects passage of the motion. Madam Clerk, when you are ready, please go ahead with first reading ordinances. Thank you. Anderson Campus Rental Properties, LLC, Juanita G. Lear, Robert C. Hodges, and Anthony McIntyre, Council District 3. Number 8, an ordinance submitting section 21.5 of the two of the ordinances, creating one position of skilled trades worker, Senior Grade 112N, and abolishing one position of skilled trades worker, Grade 111N, the Division of Community Corrections, appropriating funds pursuant to Schedule No. 35, effective upon passage of council. and number nine, an ordinance amending certain of the budgets of the Lexington-Payde-Urban County Government to reflect current requirements for municipal expenditures and appropriating and reappropriating funds, Schedule number 34. Thank you. Thank you, Madam Clerk. Are there any walk-ons or suspensions? Hearing none, then we can move to the second reading of resolutions. Madam Clerk, when you're ready. Resolution number one, a resolution accepting the bid of Paul Miller Ford in the amount of $23,280.88 for aluminum prisoner transport van inserts for the Division of Facilities and Fleet Management. Number two, a resolution accepting the bid of Montgomery Tractor Sales Incorporated establishing a price contract for supplemental tractor parts and accessories for the Division of Facilities and Fleet Management. Number three, a resolution accepting the bids of Atlantico of SC and 3F Chimica Americas Incorporated establishing price contracts for polymer flocculants for the Division of Water Quality. Number four, a resolution accepting the bid of Walter Martin Excavating Incorporated in the amount of $219,110 for the Cardinal Lane's Form Water Improvements for the Division of Water Quality and authorizing the mayor on behalf of the Irwin County Government to execute an agreement with the Walter Martin Excavating Incorporated related to the bid. Number five, a resolution accepting the bid of Riley Oil Company, establishing a price contract for commercial fuel diesel for the Division of Facilities and Fleet Management. Number six, a resolution accepting the bid of Kentucky Uniforms, establishing a price contract for uniforms for the Division of Waste Management. Number seven, a resolution authorizing the mayor on behalf of the Irvin County Government to execute an agreement with the Kentucky Office of Homeland Security for extension of the FY2012 Metropolitan Medical Response System project through June 30, 2013 at no cost to the urban county government. Number eight, a resolution authorizing the mayor on behalf of the urban county government to execute an agreement with the Kentucky Office of Homeland Security for extension of the FY2011 Metropolitan Medical Response System project through June 30, 2013 at no cost to the urban county government. Number 9. A resolution authorizing the Mayor on behalf of the Urban County Government to execute modifications to agreements with the Kentucky Department of Military Affairs Division of Emergency Management for extension of the agreements for funds for the Chemical Stockpile Emergency Preparedness Program for FY 2009 through March 31, 2013, and for FY 2011 and FY 2012 through September 30, 2013, at no cost to the Urban County Government. Number 10, a resolution authorizing the mayor on behalf of the Irvin County Government to execute a claims payment agreement with Humana Insurance Company for health insurance plans for the period of January 1, 2013 through December 31, 2013. Number 11, a resolution authorizing the mayor on behalf of the Irvin County Government to execute an agreed order with the Kentucky Environment and Energy Cabinet to resolve water quality violations at the Haley Pike landfill and authorizing payment of a $35,000 sale penalty, which includes $30,000 to be used for a supplemental environmental project at the police canine facility. Number 12, a resolution authorizing the mayor on behalf of the urban county government to execute a partial release of easement, releasing a portion of a sanitary sewer easement on property located on Patch and Wilkes Drive. Number 13, a resolution authorizing an extension to the timeline for completion of the 2012 Sanitary Sewer Cleaning Program by Leak Eliminators, LLC, to March 25, 2013 at no additional cost to the Irvin County Government. Number 14, a resolution authorizing and directing the mayor on behalf of the Irvin County Government to execute rule and inner-city adopt-a-spot program agreements with Christ United Methodist Church, BSA number 220, 130412, Bluegrass Chapter Order of Demolais, 133232, Paul Lawrence Dunbar Cross Country Boosters, 110360, Christ Centered Church BSA number 59, 156720, Emmanuel Baptist Church BSA number 41, 123168, St. John's Lutheran Church Venture Crew, 279, 126540, Rosemont Baptist Church BSA No. 98, 1,157.40. Beaumont Presbyterian BSA No. 279, 1,038.28. Greater Faith Epistolic Church BSA No. 238, 522.98. Christian Youth Fellowship 1,942.51. Phillips Memorial Church 2,191.56. Boy Scout Troop No. 103, 298.85. Boy Scout Troop No. 100-772, El Shaleel Temple House of Yahu, 1,992-32, Boy Scout Troop No. 186-273-95, Boy Scout Troop No. 382-448-27, Tates Creek Presbyterian Church, BS Troop 226-921-44, Alpha Kappa Alpha Etta Road 636.12, Lexington Swingers Golf Club Incorporated 1,616 and Alpha Kappa 1,023.12 for participation in the Adopt a Spot Roadway cleanup program at a cost not to exceed $22,639.12. Number 15, a resolution authorizing and directing the mayor on behalf of the urban county government to execute supplemental agreement number 3 with the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet for the acceptance of additional funds for the Todd's Liberty Road widening and reconstruction project section 1 in the amount of $145,000, the acceptance of which does not obligate the urban county government for the expenditure of funds. Number 16, a resolution approving and adopting an amendment to the 2012 Consolidated Plan, Eliminated Emergency Solutions Grants, funding for the Salvation Army, reallocating the funds to the Bluegrass Domestic Violence Program for operation of an emergency shelter for people who are homeless because of domestic violence, and authorizing the mayor to execute an agreement with Bluegrass Domestic Violence Program for the use of funds. Number 17, a resolution authorizing and directing the mayor on behalf of the urban county government to execute an agreement with the Volunteers of America of Kentucky, Incorporated for support of emergency housing for homeless families at a cost not to exceed $8,000. Number 18, a resolution authorizing the mayor on behalf of the urban county government to execute engineering services agreements with six pre-qualified engineering firms, ECSI LLC, Palmer Engineering Company, Howard K. Bell Consulting Engineers, Inc., Integrated Engineering, PLLC, GRW Engineers, Inc., and Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. to provide engineering services for stormwater management projects, category number three of RFP number 33, 2012, related to the consent decree remedial measures projects, Number 19, a resolution authorizing the mayor on behalf of the Irwin County Government to execute engineering service agreements with seven pre-qualified engineering firms, Florence and Hutchison Incorporated, Nesbitt Engineering Incorporated, Bell Engineering Incorporated, HDR Engineering Incorporated, Strand Associates Incorporated, GRW Engineers Incorporated, and Stantec Consulting Services Incorporated to provide engineering services for pipeline, manhole, inlet, and junction chamber rehabilitation projects, category number four of RFP number 33, 2012, related to the consent decree remedial measures projects. And number 20, a resolution authorizing and directing the mayor on behalf of the urban county government to execute contract amendments with Ashland Park Neighborhood Association, Hill and Dale Neighborhood Association, and Childsburg Maintenance Association for extension of completion date of the Neighborhood Action Match projects to June 1, 2013, December 31, 2013, and June 30, 2013, respectively. Thank you. Thank you, Madam Clerk. Is there a motion to approve the second reading of resolutions? Approved. Motion by Council Member Myers, second by Council Member Henson. Is there any discussion on the motion? All right. Hearing none, then we can take a roll call vote. Madam Clerk, when you are ready, please call the roll. Mr. Ellinger? Yes. Mr. Farmer? Yes. Mr. Ford? Yes. Ms. Gorton? Aye. Ms. Henson? Yes. Mr. Kay? Yes. Mr. Lane? Yes. Ms. Lawless? Yes. Ms. Mazzotti? Yes. Recuse on number 16. I will reflect that in the record. Mr. Myers? Yes. Ms. Gutchfield? Yes. Mr. Stennett? Yes, ma'am. Ms. Akers? Yes, except after recuse on number 17. I'll reflect that in the record. Mr. Beard? Aye. And Mr. Clark? Yes. Thank you. Thank you, Madam Clerk. The vote reflects passage of the motion. Next on our docket is first reading of resolutions. And before the clerk reads the resolutions, we have a walk-on by Council Member Myers, who will also introduce some guests who are with us tonight. Council Member Myers. Thank you, Mayor. I want to thank the Mayor and the Council for allowing us to go a little bit out of order to do this walk-on. Many of you have read the newspaper article yesterday from the Cabinet for Health and Family Services that talked about child care services that are going to be cut. And so Jack Birch is the Executive Director of Community Action. He called me. We talked about that and felt like we needed to do something to try to intervene as a government. So I have a motion that I'm going to read that would place on the docket for tonight and hopefully get two readings, a resolution urging the Commonwealth of Kentucky to clarify and reconsider its decision to cut the child care assistance and requesting that the Kentucky General Assembly take the appropriate measures to eliminate or reduce the impact this decision will have on families and hereby notify the appropriate authorities. or officials. And at this time, could we ask everyone who came in support of this resolution to stand, please? And then I also want to recognize that we have another, I believe, 40 people downstairs in an overflow. And so I certainly appreciate, we appreciate all of you coming out tonight in support of this resolution and hope that when we send this forward, if it passes, we will also send a copy of this tape to our officials in Frankfurt in hopes that they will understand they need to do something different than what they're proposing right now. And then also some of us can actually go to Frankfurt and testify. So there's also a list that people have signed up on in the back to speak. What I would ask is if someone comes up before you and already says what you were going to say, if you're comfortable allowing them to speak for you, then go ahead and pass on your turn to speak. and I'll turn it back over to the mayor to read the names and then after I'll make my motion. Thank you, Mayor. All right. Do we get a second on it? You're going to make the motion. All right. All right. Those who have signed up to speak on behalf of this issue, I'll start with, I don't believe, Mr. McCarthy, you haven't signed up for this one, have you? All right, sir. All right. Jack, Mr. Jack Birch first, and then Hannah Goble, or Goble, all right, and then Kirby Neal. Is Kirby here? Kirby? After Jack, then. All right. Mr. Birch? Good evening. I'm Jack Birch. I'm the Executive Director of Community Action Council. Welcome the new council members. I've not had a chance to touch base with you. We are your anti-poverty organization under a state statute, and one of our responsibilities is to be advocates for the poor. As you all know, state government has budget problems, and I don't think any of us don't know that, and we all don't know that they have to cut somewhere. But the announcement yesterday basically shuts down assistance to low-income working people to find affordable, decent child care to support them. If you start looking at the numbers a little bit, the lowest income you can have once this is implemented and still be eligible would be $1,628 a month before payroll tax, LFUCG tax, state tax, and everything else that comes out. So the $1,628 person never sees. I think a lot of it depends on a number of different circumstances, but I've looked at a couple of them, and people are ending up with as little as $1,200 a month. Average cost for child care in this county is $500 a month. Take the $500, that's $700 fair market rent, and the person has no more money. We find this outrageous. We don't understand how this society can say people who can work should work. able-bodied people ought to get out there and get a job, but we're going to withdraw the minimal kinds of supports necessary for them to do that. Under the decision that was issued yesterday, effective April 1, no persons can apply for child care assistance from the Commonwealth of Kentucky based on income. Until June 30, 2014. So that would mean somebody who just went to be CTC and got training to be a nursing assistant, for example, will not even be able to apply and get assistance. After July 1, anyone who's now enrolled in the program who does not meet the new income guidelines is dropped as soon as their recertification comes up. These decisions will mean a loss of about 50% of the households who are currently receiving assistance. in the county. I appreciate Councilman Myers picking up on this quickly and offering to produce the resolution. I do think a resolution will make a difference. I am working on a presumption that the state government's budget is of such a size that there's something they can defer. I know we don't like to defer things, but if they can not maybe buy so many state cars for one year or something, we can make sure people get their child care. Thank you, Jack. Thank you, Mr. Birch. By the way, Jack, you hit it right on the noggin there on time. I have the unpopular role of being the timekeeper as the chair. And we do have a protocol for three minutes for public comment. So, Kirby, you're on. Thank you, Kirby Neal. Well, I have in the past served as chairman of Fayette County's effort to do welfare reform. I've also been chairman of the Citizens Advisory Committee to the Cabinet for Human Resources. I would like to say I'm really shocked by some of the proposed cuts, and the one I want to address, not repeating anything Jack said, is the cutoff of child care to kinship care. We have a large number of children that are removed from homes in this state that are vulnerable, that are very demanding. And rather than go into foster care, they go into the care of family members, sometimes grandparents, sometimes an aunt or an uncle. The means that these people have to take care of these children, some of them may be employed and still required on a low-level job and still required to pick up this because of blood ties. These are not wards of the state, but they would be without these families. I think to cut these families off from child care subsidies is absolutely shocking, and that's one of the things I would like to emphasize in asking the council to go forward with this resolution. Thank you very much, Mr. Myers, for introducing us and for the council for hearing this resolution. Thank you. Thank you, Mr. Neal. Next who signed up to speak is Scott Howard and then Kay Rue. Mr. Howard. Evening, Mayor, Council. First, I'd like to say off my name is Scott Howard, and I know that the program for child care isn't exactly to have people stay on the program permanently, just as welfare or food stamps is not for permanent situations. But my girlfriend, Funny, that nursing assistant was mentioned earlier, she's currently a nursing assistant. She's currently a full-time student to be a nurse. And if it wasn't for the child care programs that are in state right now, there's no way possible she wouldn't have been able to do that, especially while I was gone on deployments or anything. There's no other way it would have been possible. That's all I have to say. Thank you, Mr. Howard. Thank you. Kay, Ms. Rue? Is Kay Rue? All right. Okay. Thank you. Thank you, Ms. Rue. Thank you, Kay. Jessica Zumwalt. Our protocol also includes if you'll just identify yourself and your address where you live. Thank you. Jessica Zumwalt. tree road in Lexington and I'd just like to reiterate everything that mr. Burch already said but also speak on behalf of childcare workers across Lexington and the state and just say most of our centers will not be able to survive without the child care assistance program so the blanket effect will be that we will also be out of work as well without the child care assistance program and this funding that it provides the whole state will be impacted. That's all. Thank you, Ms. Zunwald. I'll call next Anna Dennis. Ms. Dennis, if she's here. All right. Okay. Thank you. Marion Gibson. Ms. Gibson? All right. Welcome, Ms. Gibson. Good evening. Hi, my name is Marion Gibson, and I'm here actually as one of the co-chairs for Race, Community, and Child Welfare. And in our meetings, we have a lot of discussion regarding kinship care, and I just kind of want to support what Mr. Birch and Mr. Neal said about how this is going to impact. So this is kind of redundant, but I just wanted to just be extra support on that topic, because families who are borderline and just want to work, just want them to have that opportunity to have that dignity to go to work. And anyway, just want to say that on behalf of the folks that we work with. Thank you. Thank you, Ms. Gibson. Next, I'll ask if Susan Pollack is here and wishes to speak. And while Ms. Pollack is coming up to the podium, I'll ask if Jennifer Burnham is here and wishes to speak. Jennifer, you can start proceeding up to the podium. All right, Ms. Pollack. Thank you. Dr. Pollack. Thank you. Thank you all. Yes, I'm here as a pediatrician, as a parent. Both my children went to child care in part because my work was our family's health insurance, as it is for many people. So there will also be many people without health insurance if they can't go to work. I just want to make it clear, too, that I understand that the Cabinet is proposing these cuts because they are chronically underfunded, and I don't want our voice to be yet another indictment of the Cabinet. I don't think that's the point. The point is that we as a state have to find the money. And I just wanted to bring up a few more points in addition to supporting the issue of kinship care and also the issue that child care centers will close, and that will hurt the economy as well, as well as people not being able to go to work. Also, child care assistance makes it possible for poor as well as wealthy kids with special health care needs to attend Early Start. I didn't know that myself until last year when I tried to send a child that without that support, a poor child with special health care needs will not get into the Early Start program, and a child who can pay will. And that's not obviously the way we want all of our children to go forward. The other thing is that we have a pretty big issue in our state with child abuse, and we're always telling parents that they should make better choices about who they leave their children with, but they can't make better choices if they don't have any choice. And I think that what we're going to see is if we tell people to go to work and they have nowhere to leave their children except with anybody they can find, that it's not fair to put parents in the position of having to choose poor care, and otherwise we're also going to see more children who are injured because people will have no other choice. Thank you very much. Thank you, Dr. Pollack. Thank you very much. I believe I asked if Jennifer Burnham, Ms. Burnham. And while Jennifer is coming up, Tammy Ogle. Hello. My name is Jennifer Burnham. I would just like to speak on behalf of the single parents. I am actually a participant of child care assistance. I receive child care assistance now. And unfortunately, it is a reality that there are deadbeat parents, mothers and fathers. I mean, you don't want to look at it like that, but it happens. And so child care assistance has given me the opportunity to go out and to work and gives me the opportunity to leave my child in the care of someone who I do trust. rather than, like the doctor just stated before, having to leave your chat with just anyone. So I just wanted to speak on behalf of single parents and those who need the help, who actually don't have the help coming from maybe the other parent or just need the assistance. So I just believe that it will hurt a lot of single parents. It's not just mothers, but there are single fathers also. So I just feel like that if the state or the government takes a step to do away with child care, there are going to be a lot of single-parent families who suffer. And in turn, I think that it will also offset a whole lot of other issues regarding the way people are able to take care of their children or how they have to take care of their kids. So I appreciate your time. I just wanted to give my speak on behalf as a participant, as a single parent, someone who does use child care assistance. Thank you. Thank you, Ms. Burnham. Ms. Ogle. Hello. My name is Tammy Ogle. I live at 2800 Alumni Drive. I have taken care of kids with the Child Care Council program since 2007 to 2012. I've taken care of six grandbabies through the child care program, sometimes getting paid through the child care program, and sometimes not getting paid through the child care program. I had a daughter who put her children in a daycare, and she had stopped working, and she wasn't going to school either. and I questioned her as to, I said, how are you still receiving assistance through the child care program? She told me that the owner director at the time told her not to worry about it. A year later, my daughter was prosecuted in the court of law for not giving information, something like that, and she owed the government a whole lot of money. and she couldn't prove her case because her caseworker had been relocated. Papers that I know she took in because her food stamps changed, was missing out of her foul. And I know that that's happened to several women in Fayette County, but I know that traditionally I wanted to take care of my own grandchildren and my daughters wouldn't have it any other way for the most part. And I needed the pay. I wasn't working. I was having grandchildren. And my grandchildren, of course, I'm a female and mother and grandmother. They came first, so I took the little pay of child care counsel, and sometimes good pay, and I took care of those kids, and I took care of myself off of the pay. So there are good sides to the child care program, but I feel if we take the child care program and we hurt people who are in emergency situations and looking for jobs, a way that people are really going to be hurt. And I feel like young women and men who are single-parent families or maybe families with two incomes, they're going to be hurt without this child care because child care does cost a lot of money. It does. And they need it. We need it to survive. this is Lexington. It's lovely. It's college town. It's well-kept city. It's horses. It's tobacco. It's, you know, it's Commonwealth. But, you know, there sadly exist poor people here, and they do need the help. And once we, if we disregard our children, You know, in any kind of way, I went over. Yeah, pretty close. That's all right. I'm sorry. I'm sorry. Thank you very much. Let's not hurt the babies. Let's love our little babies. Thank you very much. They're our future. Yes, ma'am. Thank you very much. And there are two more guests signed up to speak, Myrtle Proctor and Elizabeth Guadiana. Good evening. I would like to speak as a licensed clinical social worker. I cut my teeth at comp care under Kirby Neal, and one of the privileges I had was running a foster care support group. I've also, in my lifetime, been on the other end of the spectrum, where I was a divorced mom with three children and no child care money available and had to scuffle to get where I am now. I would like to speak in support of the child care and also of the kin care. I also ran into something, an extended member of the family recently, in which we, my husband and I, took in through marriage some children and were not able to receive any help. So we did this on our own because we weren't blood relatives, but we didn't want the children in the system. So I ask that you will please look toward this and understand there are people out there in circumstances that are not their own fault, that need this help, will clump out of the problems that they're in, and be tax-paying citizens and also rear their children so they won't have to go through this cycle, too. Thank you. Thank you, Ms. Proctor, and thank you for your influence on your son, Councilmember Myers. Elizabeth Guadiana. My name is Elizabeth Guadiana. My address is 1621 Brentmore Drive here in Lexington. I'd like to look at this in a different perspective. The preschool, there was a Perry Preschool program that was started in Michigan in the 1960s. There was a group of children who were sent to preschool, and there was a group that was not. The influence that that preschool program had on those children went with them for the rest of their lives. That program, they checked on those children when they became adults, 17, 19, 27, 40 years old. The return on investment for the money that was put into that project was somewhere between 7% and 30%. For every dollar that was invested in the preschool program, the government retained or got back a lot of money on that money. And that reason being that the people who went to preschool, the children who went to preschool as adults made 30% more income, were half as likely to go to jail, were more likely to have a checking account, were more likely to own a vehicle, more likely to have a job. I'm not actually, I'm a mother of one, my daughter, I'm not actually eligible for the child care assistance program, but the people at the program that I'm working with are nice enough, they're working with me financially, because I make $130 a month too much money. I'm a supervisor on the Apple Project here in Lexington in Xerox. I supervise 14 to 18 employees, and I make just a little bit too much money. But I believe it's very important for my daughter to go to preschool because I want her to have soft skills, empathy, communication, those type of skills that are very important to jobs later in life. You cannot not have empathy and communication skills. All the people sitting behind this podium, you have communication skills. You got those skills when you were young, when you were in school. You talked to other people. You got those skills. I have to interview people for jobs where I work. One of my questions now to people is, did you go to preschool? Can you show empathy on a phone call? Can you show people that you have soft skills and that you can communicate? Did you go to preschool is going to get to the root of that. But children who are able to go to preschool, it's very vital, and I'm very glad that I've been able to work with all the ladies and gentlemen at the community-based services because they helped me. And my daughter is thriving. It's wonderful, and I wish you could meet her, and she's in the back. She's a wonderful young lady who's going to grow up to be better because she got to be in that program. So I really would appreciate if you all would keep in mind it's a great program. And thank you, Mr. Myers, for bringing up the fact and allowing people to speak, because I greatly appreciate it, and so do we all. Thank you very much. That's all that I have who have signed up to speak. Would anyone else wish to speak at this time? All right. Then please come up to the podium, and if you'll give your name. Hi. My name is Nicole Bailey. I'm from Georgetown, Kentucky, and I own a child care center in Georgetown. And I agree with everything that's been said tonight. I just wanted to let it be known I'm a product of this program as well. 20 years ago, I have two children. I found myself single and unable to care for myself. So I became a participant in this program, and my two children were able to go to child care while I went and put myself through school, and I obtained a legal degree. And then six years after working for an attorney in Georgetown, I decided my daughter had to have surgery, so I decided it was time to stay home with her. and then I started an in-home daycare, and I accepted the child care assistance program there. I was one of the first homes in Scott County to receive three stars, which is another government-initiated program. And I now have a center that houses 76 children. So I'm a product of this program as well, And I see the parents that are in my program, the challenges that they face, and the fact that they're really trying hard to overcome obstacles. And without this program, I'm going to say 70% of the enrollment that I have in my center is based on this program. So without that 70%, there will be no way I'll keep my doors open. So I just want everyone to take that into consideration. My sister has always said, don't come complaining without a solution. So I'm going to throw my little solution out there. Instead of basing this on income and cutting everybody across the board with this program, I would suggest that we had someone mention deadbeat parents that are taking advantage of this program. And I know that drug testing for welfare has been an issue that's been on the table. And I believe that the parents that are trying to do, if you drug test people and they can't get this assistance, you're going to get your money. You're going to get your budget made because the ones that, you know, you take those out of the equation and the ones that aren't on drugs and that are doing what they're supposed to be doing will end up like me and have their own businesses in the future. So something to consider, just a solution to throw out there. I appreciate you listening to me. Thanks. Thank you. All right, next. My name is Robin Kenney, and I'm from Georgetown, Kentucky. I also have a child care. And first of all, I want to say I was really livid when I heard about this today. Not yesterday, today. Now, I called up some other fellow daycare people, and they heard about it yesterday. So I don't know where the ball dropped there to where you guys could get our info on that. But the thing of it is, is these children, we do a readiness program. We're not a preschool, but we help these low-income children learn from the time they are infants up. We follow a certain curriculum for that. And this helps these children, and I am so thankful to God for this, to where they can go on into preschool and they can say, hey, you're ready to go. And the question I have for you guys is, you guys state, Kentucky states, there's no children left behind. Well, I'll tell you, if this goes through, there's going to be a lot of children left behind. So what are you going to do? All right. We appreciate everyone's comments. Now, I said earlier that I have the unpopular role of being the timekeeper. We're also as chair of presiding over order in our chambers. Clapping is discouraged, that sort of thing. So if you all will please just go along with the rules that have been in place for about 200 years, I'd appreciate it. Thank you very much. All right. Yes, next ma'am. Hello. I'm very glad that we have the opportunity to speak on this tonight. My name is Lillian Sunday, and I am a Family Resource Center coordinator in an elementary school. I have been there for 10 years. I can tell you that I work with a lot of preschools. My main goal is to try to make sure that those children are ready to transition into kindergarten. And as some of the people said earlier, without being able to get the early childhood interventions that they need in some of the daycare centers, they will not be ready for kindergarten. And what we see is when we come into the school and they're not ready for kindergarten, we sometimes don't find out they may have a mental disability or a developmental delay because at the time when they're in preschool, that's when they're getting a lot of their brain development. And if those children are not allowed to get the learning that they need at those ages, they're really going to be far behind. I work not only with daycares, but I have been on the front line working with grandparents and other families that have been given children because, as we all know, Kentucky has a really bad situation with drugs in a lot of our communities. and a lot of those children are put in safe places with their grandparents and other family members, and those family members may not have the money that they need to provide the child care. And with the kinship care, unfortunately, a lot of people are not even offered that service, but those who are offered the service are those who really need it, and I know that if you cut out these services to these families, not only will these children not be able to get what they need for preschool services, but a lot of those families won't be able to eat. A lot of the families that are taking care of these children are on medication. They're elderly. They don't have any money set aside for their life because they're at an age where they should retire, but they don't have that money to take care of a child, especially when they have a baby brought into their home, and they haven't had a child in their home for over 20, 25 years. They need that assistance, and you taking this away from their families or the government taking this away from them is really going to cost, it's going to be a very negative impact. I agree with the person who said that we need to look at those people who are taking advantage of the system, not only the families that are taking advantage, but also those child care centers that are taking advantage. Someone mentioned earlier that the child care center knew that the person was out of compliance and they continued to give them services. I believe that if those people on that line decide that they're going to actually do what they're supposed to do in regards to checking and making sure that they're in compliance with the day care centers and the requirements of the families, I believe that that is a way that we can make sure that we keep the budget in line. but I just would hate to see that these families who are truly in need will be able to start saying they can't take the children and like someone said, they'll end up in the system. So you're going to pay for it regardless. You're either going to pay for it on the front end or the back end. But I would rather know that there's a child in the home of someone who loves them and they have the money that they need to get them the preschool services and also the money they need to work and take care of them every day. And I appreciate you giving me this opportunity to speak and I'm so glad that you all brought this up tonight. Thank you, Ms. Sundy. Mr. Johnson. Thank you, sir. My name is Larry Johnson. My address is 137 East 4th Street here in Lexington, Kentucky. I am a resource parent to the Cabinet as a foster parent. I am also a member of the Bluegrass Southern Region Citizen Review Panel for Child Welfare. However, I am here as a citizen of the city and of the state, and I wish to support the council's petition to the state to reexamine this issue and to reconsider this issue. One of the reasons that I do that is because of the knowledge that I've gained from being on the Southern Bluegrass Region Citizen Review Panel for Child Welfare, and that is that it is much more costly, much more costly for a child to have to enter foster care and much more traumatic and has lifelong traumatic effects than it is for a child to go into kinship care, which is a lot less expensive, which is not as long a program as foster care, and does not have the same traumatic effects in that a child is able to still live with family, in many cases don't lose their cultural identity, their religious identity, and all. Also, as a citizen, I recall that when I was a child, despite the fact that I grew up in a low-income family, I was taught a very strong worth ethic. My siblings were taught by my parents a very strong worth ethic. In fact, I have been an employee since I was 12 years old in one form or another. One of the things that I remember my sister saying in the 70s is that she had two children. without the presence of a father because of divorce. And she enjoyed working. We were taught her work ethic. She worked every day. However, because she didn't have child care, the money to provide child care, it was easier for her. Actually, it was more efficient for her to stop working and to get on welfare. She hated it. She said over and over again that she hated it, but she couldn't afford to keep her job. Support for child assistance, child care, actually keeps our young women from having to transition from being income earners to people who have to, income earners and taxpayers, to people who have to rely on the system for income. So I think it's going to increase the burden to our society, to our community, and it's going to take money from the local government as well as the state government. And I want to support your petition. Thank you. Thank you, Larry. Thank you, Mr. Johnson. Yes, ma'am. Hello, yes. My name is Donnie Cuswett, and I live at 335 Wilson Street. And I would just like to say I'm a single parent of three school-age children. Childcare assistance has helped me so many do a lot of things. One being that I was able to go back to school and complete my associate's degree, and then I'm still in school working on my bachelor's degree in sociology. Not only yet, it also gave me the opportunity to stay employed. Without child care assistance, my children wouldn't be able to, quote, unquote, meet the standards as far as reading and all that. So when they have child care programs or whatnot, then they're able to still be on pace and on rate or whatever with the school systems. Also, child care assistance, if it's cut, then it means I would have to stay at home with my children, and they don't get that extra push that they need in school. And then during the summertime, they're able to participate in summer programs. Without child care assistance, they will be at home not learning anything unless I push them, which I do. But, I mean, it's just extra help. And I'm for child assistance. I've been through the program for 11 years. I'm not one that, you know, abuses. It's helped me. And I just feel like cutting it will hurt everyone. I don't want to be a stay-at-home mom. No offense to the stay-at-home moms, but it helps. It helps with the skills for my children because I get to interact with other kids. And also just keeping up in schools. And that's all I have to say. Thank you. I'll recognize the next speaker, and then I will recognize Council Member Myers for a motion. Hello. My name is Shaquita Shields, and I'd like to talk on behalf of child care providers. I'm a child care provider. I've been one for 12 years. And I'd like to say with the current rates that the state has compared to the regulations and the standards that we have to uphold, there's already an imbalance. We are barely making ends meet to operate on the state standard with the current budget. With the changes that have been made recently with keeping up with the hours and so forth that the parents are working, and if a parent only works three days, then you provide for that kid for three days. After that, the parents may work, but they can't get assistance for the other two days, so we're having to reduce fees, assist the parents. I write off $20,000 to $30,000 a year to help assist the parents with child care already. I just don't see how it's going to be able to happen without child care providers going under and parents being unemployed. It's impossible for the people who work in restaurants and hotels, the people that we serve minimum wage jobs, to be able to operate a household and pay for child care with two or three kids. And I just think it's going to increase the unemployment rate in Kentucky. More people, families are going to be on welfare, and more child care centers are going to go under. Only a few, the larger ones, are surviving now. The smaller ones have gone under, and the larger ones will also fall suit with these changes. Thank you. Thank you. All right, Council Member Myers. Thank you, Mayor. Before I make the motion, I'd like to just say that the expected outcomes of these reductions is inconsistent with providing opportunity for families to work toward financial and economic independence and contrary to the mission and objective of the Cabinet for Health and Family Services and the values of the people of this great Commonwealth. I move to place on tonight's stock at a resolution urging the Commonwealth of Kentucky to clarify and reconsider its decision to cut child care assistance and requesting that the Kentucky General Assembly take appropriate measures to eliminate or reduce the impact this decision will have on impacted families in notifying the appropriate officials. Second. Motion by Council Member Myers. Second by Council Member Ellinger. Is there any discussion on the motion? Can I ask one? Thank you, Mayor. I would like, if possible, for the clerk to read the entire resolution. Normally they just read the heading, but if she could read the entire resolution so that everybody here understands what we're doing. All right. Thank you. All right. Is there any further discussion on the motion? All right. Do you want to read it now? When we get it right? All right. All in favor of the motion, please indicate by saying aye. Aye. Opposed, no. Motion carries. Madam Clerk, when you're ready. Do you want me to read it at this point, or do you want to wait to read it? Are we taking this whole item out of order? It would be number 47. Yes, sir. Okay. I'll be happy to. Okay. Now you can proceed with reading number 21. All right. Be ready. Thank you. Resolution number 47. Let me bring the heading of it. A resolution urging the Commonwealth of Kentucky to clarify and reconsider its decision to cut child care assistance in requesting that the Kentucky General Assembly take appropriate measures to eliminate or reduce the impact this decision will have on impacted families and hereby notifying the appropriate officials. Whereas it was announced on January 30, 2013, that the Commonwealth of Kentucky's Cabinet for Health and Family Services services will cut child care assistance to low-income families and will pay no new subsidies to relatives raising abused or neglected children beginning in April 2013. And whereas these cuts will reduce this funding by tens of millions of dollars and impact an estimated existing 8,700 families and 20,000 children, and other future applicants will be denied this funding. And whereas these benefits allow the family members to work and or attain higher education, and these funding reductions could result in primary caregivers leading the workforce in order to provide child care. And whereas the elimination of these benefits to those raising abused or neglected children will increase the likelihood that some of the children benefiting from this assistance will end up in foster care, which has additional cost ramifications to taxpayers. and whereas there is some likelihood that the ultimate cost to taxpayers and society will be greater than the savings achieved through the proposed cuts due to the potential costs of job loss, increased need for foster care, loss of opportunity to attain higher education, and the increased burden the program participants will place on various public and private community assistance programs. And whereas many of the children that will no longer be able to receive the benefits of this assistance will be denied the opportunity to receive a quality early education, which will have a significant long-term negative economic and societal impact on those children and the citizens of Kentucky in the advancement of Commonwealth's desired educational outcomes. And whereas the expected outcome of these reductions is consistent with providing opportunities for families to work toward financial and economic independence and is contrary to the mission and objective, of the Cabinet for Health and Family Services and the values of the people of this great Commonwealth. Now, therefore, be it resolved by the Council of the Lexington-Fayton-Urban County Government, Section 1, that the preamble to this Resolution be, and hereby, is incorporated by reference as if fully set out herein. Section 2, that the Council of the Lexington-Fayton-Urban County Government hereby requests that the Commonwealth of Kentucky clarify and reconsider its decision to cut child care assistance and, more specifically, address how the needs of those no longer receiving or eligible to receive this assistance will be met and all of the impact that these reductions are likely to have on the citizens of the Commonwealth of Kentucky, and that the Kentucky General Assembly take appropriate measures to eliminate or reduce the impact this decision will have on impacted families. Section 3, that the Clerk of the Lexington-Fade Urban County Council be in hereby is directed to send a copy of this resolution to Governor Steve Beshear, Senate President Robert Sivers, Representative Greg Stumbo, and the following committee chairpersons at their respective legislative offices, Representative Jimmy Lee as chairperson of the House Budget Review Subcommittee on Human Resources, Representative Ruthann Palumbo as county representative and as chairperson of the House Committee on Economic Development, Representative Tom Birch as chairperson of the House Committee on Health and Welfare, Senator Alice Forgy Kerr as Fayette County's Senator and Chairperson of the Senate Committee on Economic Development, Tourism, and Labor. Senator Julie Denton as Chairperson of the Senate Committee on Health and Welfare. And the following additional Fayette County legislators at their respective legislative offices, Offices, Senator Tom Buford, Senator Julian M. Carroll, Senator Kathy W. Stein, Representative Saini Overly, Representative Jesse Crenshaw, Representative Robert R. Dameron, Representative Robert Benavuniti III, Representative Kelly Flood, Representative Ryan Quarles, Representative Stan Lee, Representative Carl Rollins II, and Representative Susan Westrum. Section 4, that this resolution shall become effective on the date of its passage. All right. Go ahead. Just go ahead then, Susan, with 21. Go ahead and finish the reading of the first resolutions, first reading resolutions. Okay. Resolution number 21, a resolution accepting the bid of PACE contracting, LLC, establishing a price contract for final clarifier equipment replacement for the Division of Water Quality. Number 22, a resolution accepting the bid of InTech Property Services, establishing a price contract for custodial services, Dr. Samuel Brown Health Center for the Division of Facilities and Fleet Management. Number 23, a resolution accepting the bid of Langley and Taylor Pool Corporation in the amount of $28,051.05 for ADA swimming pool lifts and installation for the Division of Parks and Recreation. Number 24, a resolution accepting the bid of Miller Transportation Incorporated establishing a price contract for charter bus service for the Division of Parks and Recreation. Number 25, a resolution accepting the bid of GRW in the amount of $55,854.05 for photogrammatic services for the Division of Water Quality. Number 26, a resolution authorizing the Division of Human Resources to make a conditional offer to the following probationary civil service appointment of Joy Thomas, custodial worker, grade 102 in, 11.15 hourly in the Division of Facilities and Fleet Management, effective upon passage of counsel. Donald Bandage, Equipment Operator Senior, grade 109 in, $16.33 hourly in the Division of Streets and Roads, effective upon passage of counsel. Kimberly Reed, Program Administrator, Red 117E, 2007-1680, biweekly in the Division of Youth Services, effective upon passage of counsel. Number 27. A resolution ratifying the probationary civil service appointments of Christy Taylor, Police Analyst, Grade 111N, 22.091, hourly in the Division of Police, effective February 11, 2013. Jennifer Holland, paralegal, grade 113N, 20.277 hourly in the Department of Law, effective January 28, 2013. And Denise Washington, customer service specialist, grade 110N, 17.490 hourly in the Division of Government Communications, effective February 11, 2013. Ratifying the probationary sworn appointments of Kenneth Ragland, fire major, grade 318E, 3,521.79 biweekly, effective January 5, 2013. Eddie Cruz and Michael Farmer, fire major grade 318E, 3000. Susan, excuse me just a second. We may have lost our quorum. I don't know. I just want to – we need to be present. All right. Go ahead. Okay. Okay. Okay. Okay. Fire Captain, Grade 316 N, 23.039 hourly, effective January 11, 2013. Chris Bartley and Chad Traylor, Fire Captain, Grade 316 N, 23.039 hourly, effective January 12, 2013. Robert Hannon, Fire Lieutenant, Grade 315 N, 17.740 hourly, effective January 4, 2013. Christopher Rudd, Fire Lieutenant, Grade 315 N, 17.740 hourly, effective January 5, 2013. Jordan Sass, Adam Sorrell, Matthew Swardiski, and Jeremy Pointer, Fire Lieutenant, Grade 315 and 17.740 hourly, effective January 11, 2013. Nathan Settles and Derek Roberts, Fire Lieutenant, Grade 315 and 17.740 hourly, effective January 12, 2013. And Robert Forehand, Fire Lieutenant, Grade 315 and 17.740 hourly, effective January 13, 2013. All in the Division of Fire and Emergency Services, ratifying the approved council leave for Tabitha Hiley, GIS Specialist, Division of Commuter Services, beginning February 21, 2013 through March 20, 2013. Ratifying the unclassified civil service appointment of Thomas Blue's program, Specialist Grade 112E-1628-08, biweekly in the office of the mayor, effective February 4, 2013. Number 28. taking other related action. Number 29, a resolution authorizing and directing the mayor on behalf of the urban county government to execute an exchange of information agreement with the Department of Revenue, Finance, and Administration Cabinet for the Commonwealth of Kentucky at no cost to the urban county government and further authorizing the director of revenue and authoring personnel to execute any documents related to the confidentiality of such information. Number 30, a resolution authorizing the Division of Waste Management on behalf of the Urban County Government to purchase six custom sorting finger discs for the materials recovery facility from Machinix Technologies Incorporated, a sole source provider at a cost not to exceed $31,188. Number 31, a resolution authorizing the mayor on behalf of the urban county government to execute engineering services agreements with 22 pre-qualified engineering firms. HMB Professional Engineers, Inc. Arcadis U.S., Inc. Florence & Hutchison, Inc. Kentucky Engineering Group, PLLC. CMW, Inc. O'Brien & Gear Engineers, Inc. RM Johnson Engineering, Inc. MSE of Kentucky, Inc. Vision Engineering, LLC. Nesbit Engineering, Inc. ECSI, LLC, EA Partners, PLC. Palmer Engineering Company. Howard K. Bell, Consulting Engineers Company, Inc. Ken Byron's Inc. HDR Engineering Inc. Strand Associates Inc. CDP Engineers Inc. GRW Engineers Inc. Stantec Consulting Services Inc. Tetra Tech Inc. Integrated and Integrated Engineering PLLC to provide engineering services for dig and replace pipeline projects. Category number two of RFP number 33, 2012, well related to the Consent Decree Remedial Measures Project. Number 32, a resolution authorizing the Mayor on behalf of the Urban County Government to execute a release of easement, releasing a portion of a utility easement on property located at 3600 Winthrop Drive. Number 33, a resolution authorizing the Mayor on behalf of the Urban County Government to execute and submit a grant application to the Commonwealth of Kentucky Office of Highway Safety to provide any additional information requested in connection with this grant application and to accept this grant if the application is approved, which grant funds are in the amount of $10,000 federal funds, are for click-it or ticket safety belt enforcement mobilization, the acceptance of which does not obligate the urban county government for the expenditure of funds and authorizing the mayor to transfer unencumbered funds within the grant budget. Number 34, a resolution authorizing the mayor on behalf of the urban county government to execute a partial release of storm sewer easement, releasing a portion of a storm sewer easement on property located at 1146 Monarch Drive. 35, a resolution authorizing the mayor on behalf of the Irving County Government to execute change order number 2 to the contract with Clonch Construction, LLC, for Meadows, Northland, Arlington Public Improvements Project Phase 3D, increasing the contract price by the sum of $26,439.86 from $809,238.90 to $835,678.76. Number 36. A resolution authorizing the mayor on behalf of the Urban County Government to execute agreements with Foster Care Council of Lexington and Kentucky, Incorporated $850, Common Good Community Development Corporation $875, and stable of memories incorporated $1,675 for the office of the Irving County Council at a cost not to exceed the sums stated. Number 37, a resolution ratifying the unclassified civil service appointment of Richard Maloney, Commissioner of Environmental Quality and Public Works, Grade 211-E-4006-16, bi-weekly, effective January 23, 2013. Number 38, a resolution changing the street names and property address numbers of 1637 Courtney Avenue to 601 Appletree Lane of 2280 Thunderstick Drive to 2255 Buena Vista Road of 2051 Capstone Drive to 2031 Georgetown Road of 333 Deshaies Road to 1226 Gantt Road of 1504 Colesbury Circle to 547 West New Circle Road and of 1676 McGrathian Parkway to 1000 Temper Way and change in the property address number of 604 East High Street to 602 East High Street of 324 through 334 South Martin Luther King Boulevard to 326 South Martin Luther King Boulevard of 346 3380 South Martin Luther King Boulevard to 344 South Martin Luther King Boulevard and of 1104 Stilwell Avenue to 1100 Stilwell Avenue, all effective 30 days from passage. Number 39, a resolution authorizing the mayor on behalf of the urban county government to execute an agreement with granting additional responsibility pursuant to KRS 198B.060 Subsection 5 with the Commonwealth of Kentucky's Department of Housing, Buildings, and Construction specifying the enforcement responsibilities within Lexington Fayette County and no cost to the urban county government. Number 40, a resolution authorizing the mayor on behalf of the Erwin County Government to execute and submit two grant applications to the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet to provide any additional information requested in connection with these grant applications and to accept the grants. If these applications are approved, which grant funds are in the amount of $215,000 federal funds are for the Traffic Safety Program, $165,000, and the Speed Enforcement Project, $50,000, the acceptance of which does not obligate the urban county government for the expenditure of funds and authorizing the mayor to transfer unencumbered funds within the grant budget. Number 41. related to the project and taking other related action. Number 42, a resolution authorizing the mayor on behalf of the urban county government to execute agreements with YMCA of Central Kentucky, $500, Lafayette High School Women's Basketball Team, $575, the Friends of the Kentucky Theater, $2,100, Friends of Wolf Run Incorporated, $500, and Athens-Chilesburg PTA, $1,500 for the office of the urban county council at a cost not to exceed the sums stated. Forty-three, a resolution authorizing the mayor on behalf of the urban county government to accept a donation of two fans with an estimated value of $1,730 from Delta T Corporation doing business as big as fans for use by the urban county council at no cost to the urban county government. 44, a resolution endorsing the legalization of regulated industrial hemp and requesting that the Kentucky General Assembly consider adopting legislation which would allow for industrial hemp growth and production while addressing any public safety and law enforcement concerns and hereby notifying Governor Steve Brashear, State Senate President Robert Stivers, House Speaker Greg Stumbo, and Fayette County legislators of this resolution. Thank you. Thank you. Number 45, a resolution approving the unclassified civil service appointment of Sally Hamilton, Chief Administrative Officer, Grade 213E, $4,039, biweekly in the office of the Chief Administrative Officer, effective January 23, 2013. Number 46, a resolution ratifying the unclassified civil service appointment of Jeffrey Reed, Commissioner of General Services, Grade 210E, $4,038, 48, bi-weekly effective January 23rd 2013. Sorry. I wish somebody could help you. Glenn. It's not permitted. You okay, Susan? All right, you've already read 47. Right. All right. Thank you. Thank you, Madam Clerk. All right. Are there any motions for walk Ons? Council Member Akers. We've got 47 already. I've already read that one. 47's been read. Yep. Council Member Akers. Thank you, Mayor. I have a walk-on resolution to number 48 to provide $400 to the Georgetown Street Area Neighborhood Association for a field trip for Leasetown Middle School. Second. Motion back, Council Member Akers. Second back, Council Member Lawless. Is that right? All right. Is there any discussion on the motion? Hearing none, then we can take a vote. All in favor, please say aye. Opposed, no. Motion carries. Could I also request to suspend the rules and request a second rating? Oh, no. We'll come right back to that. Yep. Any other walk-ons? It's all right. There are no damages associated with that, Siobhan. Although some might want you to think so. Any other walk-ons? I'll now ask for suspension of the rules for a second read. I need to read that one. Madam Clerk, go ahead. Yes, sir. I'll read number 48 as it, a resolution authorizing the mayor on behalf of the Urban County Government to execute an agreement with Georgetown Street Area Neighbors Association, $400 for the office of the Urban County Council at a cost not to exceed the sum stated. Thank you. Thank you, ma'am. All right, now we'll go to suspensions for second reads. Vice Mayor Gordon. Thank you, Mayor. I move to suspend the rules and give second reading to number 44, our hemp resolution number 42 and number 36. All right, it's a motion for 44, 42, and 36. The second by Council Member Lawless. Is there any discussion on the motion? Hearing none, then we can take a vote. All in favor, please say aye. Aye. Opposed, no. Motion carries. Council Member Myers. Thank you, Mayor. I'd like to spin the rules and give second reading to number 47. Second. And if you want to just read the heading, that's fine. Thank you. The interest of your voice. The motion is for number 47. Motion by Councilmember Myers, second by Councilmember Ellinger. Is there any discussion on the motion? Hearing none, then all in favor, please say aye. Aye. Opposed, no. Motion carries. We've got some more. Councilmember, again, Councilmember Akers, or? Okay, I'm showing Councilmember Myers and Akers and Gordon, but we've got them all. I have another one, but Akers is still on. Councilmember Akers. Thank you, Mayor. I would like to suspend the rules for item number 48 and request a second reading. Motion by Councilmember Akers, second by Councilmember Lane. Is there any discussion on the motion? All in favor, please say aye. Aye. Opposed, no. Motion carries. We'll just wrap them all up, Madam Clerk, and read them all at the same time. Okay. Vice Mayor Gordon? Yes, thank you, Mayor. I move to suspend the rules and give number 43 a second reading. That's our fans. That's a motion by Vice Mayor Gordon, second by Council Member Farmer. Is there any discussion on the motion? Hearing none, then we can take a vote. All in favor, please say aye. Aye. Opposed, no. Motion carries. any more. All right. That's it. Glenda? Ms. George? Yes, ma'am. You've got something for the administration? Be careful. Yes. It's number 26. It's our standard conditional offer resolution. Once we get approval, we'll be able to make offers to these potential employees and they can then go have their medical exams. Motion approved. Second. Motion approved. Motion by Council Member Ellinger, seconded by Council Member Myers. Is there any discussion on the motion? Hearing none, we can take a vote then. All in favor, please say aye. Aye. Opposed, no. Motion carries. Council Member Ford. Thank you, Mayor. I don't have a request for a suspension. I would like to speak to Resolution No. 47 before we give a second reading. And I'll do it briefly. I want to thank Council Member Myers. for your leadership for bringing this issue to us in such short order and bringing this resolution. And I, as all of us do, hope to fully support it. Just a few thoughts on it before it goes down to Frankfurt. We know that the General Assembly, when they go back, I think next week, they have a lot on their plate. But we really want them to really focus on the message that we're sending collectively from Lexington Fayette. I'm proud to be here on this horseshoe tonight because I think we were able to do three things with this legislation coming from a walk-on. We were able to prove this body to be responsive to the many folks that came in this chamber tonight to express their concern to families and the providers. We proved ourselves to be compassionate to hear their concerns, but we're also proving ourselves to be very financially aware. If this were to pass, if this proposal were to pass, it would really hurt us, us collectively, in particular this government, because those burdens would have to be shifted somewhere, and these are Fayette County folks. In closing, I want to thank the members of the Community Action Council for their service and being here. And many of the things they issued in their press release yesterday really speak to it. at the end of the day, he was talking about the economic burdens bear to the parents. But I think really it's the children that will be harmed. It's the children that will be harmed. Mayor, in closing, it says that this program is a proven poverty-fighting solution of quality early childhood development. This proposal will hurt economic development in Kentucky by impacting education outcomes across the Commonwealth, we can't afford the short-term and the long-term consequences. So thank you, George, and we hope the General Assembly will hear our cry. Thank you, Mayor. Thank you, Council Member Ford. Council Member Henson. Thank you, Mayor. And I would like to echo what Council Member Ford has said and thank Council Member Myers for bringing this forward and for Community Action Council for being a very strong advocate for people you serve. And I just can't stress enough that the impact this would have on families. And this is the one thing that keeps families strong, in my opinion. And if you force people, we're trying to get folks off of the welfare rolls, and this would force them back on, like Mr. Johnson said when he was at the podium. It would force them back onto the welfare rolls, back on Medicaid. If they lose their jobs, they can't afford to keep their jobs. It's just such an economic impact when I think about what could possibly happen. Our children could even be left at home alone, possibly. Some of the older children that should have quality child care might be left at home alone because the parent has to pay their rent. They can't be homeless, too. So I can't even believe that this was brought up in the legislation. Well, hopefully our legislators will take a look at it and see that it would be an extreme negative impact on our economy and on our low-income working families. And especially the kinship program, I think it would just be devastating to that as well. So our children are very, very important, and I totally agree with Council Member Ford that not only the impact on our economy, but the impact on our children and the quality of care they receive, quality of education, everything. So thank you all for coming and voicing your opinion. Thank you, Council Member Myers. Thank you, Council Member Henson. All right, Madam Clerk, when you're ready, please. Okay, this is second reading for number 26, a resolution authorizing the Division of Human Resources to make a conditional offer to the following probationary civil service appointment of Joy Thomas, custodial worker, grade. Oh, dear. Joy Thomas, custodial worker, grade 102 N, 11.15, hourly in the Division of Facilities and Fleet Management, effective upon passage of council, Donald Bandick, equipment operator senior, grade 109 N, 16.033, hourly in the Division of Streets and Roads, effective upon passage of council, Kimberly Reed, program administrator, grade 117 E, 2007-1680, biweekly in the Division of E, services effective upon passage of council. Number 36. A resolution authorizing the mayor on behalf of the urban county government to execute agreements with the Foster Care Council of Lexington, Kentucky, incorporated $850, Common Good Community Development Corporation $875, and Stable of Memories Incorporated $1,675 for the office of the urban county council. number 42. A resolution authorizing the mayor on behalf of the urban county government to execute agreements with YMCA of Central Kentucky, $500. Lafayette High School women's basketball team, $575. The Friends of the Kentucky Theater, $2,100. Friends of Wolf Run Incorporated, $500. And Athens-Chilesburg PTA, $1,500. For the office of the urban county council at a cost not to exceed the sums stated. Number 43, a resolution authorizing the mayor on behalf of the Irvin County Government to accept the donation of two fans with an estimated value of $1,730 from Delta D Corporation doing business as big-ass fans for use by the Irvin County Council at no cost to the Irvin County Government. Number 44, a resolution endorsing the legalization of regulated industrial hemp and requesting that the Kentucky General Assembly consider adopting legislation which would allow for industrial hemp growth and production while addressing any public safety and law enforcement concerns and hereby notifying Governor Steve Beshear, Senate President Robert Stivers, House Speaker Greg Stumbo, and Fayette County legislators of this resolution. Forty-five. Nope. Forty-seven. A resolution urging the Commonwealth of Kentucky to clarify and reconsider its decision to cut child care assistance in requesting that the Kentucky General Assembly take appropriate measure to eliminate or reduce the impact this decision will have on impacted families and hereby notifying the appropriate officials. And number 48, a resolution authorizing the mayor on behalf of the urban county government to execute an agreement with Georgetown Street Area Neighborhood Association, $400 for the office of the Urban County Council. It'll cost not to exceed the sums stated. Thank you. Move approval. Motion by Vice Mayor Gordon, seconded by Council Member Lawless to approve. Is there any discussion on the motion? All right. Hearing none, then I will ask the clerk to please call the roll. Mr. Ellinger? Yes. Mr. Farmer? Yes, ma'am. Mr. Ford? Yes. Ms. Gorton? Aye. Ms. Henson? Yes. Mr. Kay? Yes. Mr. Lane? Yes. Ms. Lawless? Yes. Ms. Massotti? Yes. Mr. Myers? Yes. Ms. Scutchfield? Yes. Mr. Stennett? Yes. Ms. Akers? Yes. Mr. Beard? Aye. And Mr. Clark. Yes. Thank you. Thank you, Madam Clerk. The vote reflects passage of the motion. All right, next on our agenda, communications from the mayor. Is there a motion? Motion by Councilmember Farmer, second by Councilmember Beard. Is there any discussion on the motion? Councilmember Vice Mayor Gordon. Yes, I have a motion to walk something on to this part of the docket. I move to place on tonight's docket a communication recommending the appointment of Tiffany K. Fleming, Fayette County Bar Association representative to the Ethics Commission with a term to expire 3-1-2015. Second. Motion by Vice Mayor Gordon, second by Council Member Kay. Is there any discussion on the motion? All right. Hearing none, then we can take a vote. All in favor, please say aye. Aye. Opposed, no. Motion carries. Councilmember Henson? Oh, okay. All right. Well, let's see. We'll go on and vote then on the motion. Is there any further discussion on the motion? All right. Hearing none, then we can take a vote. All in favor, please say aye. Aye. Opposed, no. The motion carries. Next on the agenda is announcements. Floors available for Council Members for announcements. Council Member Henson. Mayor, I hope that this is not inappropriate. I just wanted to mention Joy Thomas, who was given second reading, and that she is now an official custodial worker. and she has worked here for a temp agency for close to two years, I believe, and she was finally now an LFUCG employee. And I just wanted to congratulate her. I know she's very excited about it, so I just wanted to mention that. That's nicely appropriate, Council Member Hanson. Thank you. Council Member Lawless. Thank you. And Council Member Henson, thank you. I, too, am aware of her becoming a full-time employee. She's a great one, and so I'm excited, too. I also want to let people know that on Tuesday night, this coming Tuesday night, the – sorry. I'm sorry. Yes, on the 5th, there will be a meeting of the Ellsford Neighborhood Association, which encompasses a great deal of the 3rd District, and anybody else is invited at Woodland Christian Church on the corner of Maxwell and Kentucky in the basement, and they will be discussing the corporate Kroger's. People will be discussing the new Kroger plan on Euclid and I will not be able to attend because there could be a pending zone change request, but I wanted people to know because people are very interested. So thank you. Thank you, Council Member Wallace. Council Member Myers. Thank you, Mayor. And I just want to thank also Elizabeth Chatterton, my legislative aide, and her quick turnaround in working to get this resolution done. and also Jack Birch for bringing it to my attention and working with us on it as well, but also the mayor and his staff, and Commissioner Janet Graham, and in particular David Barber, his attorney, who drafted all this for us and did this work pretty much overnight. And then I also want to thank more than 70 residents that came down to speak on behalf of this motion and to stand for it, and then also my colleagues on the council who voted for it and the mayor who will be signing it. So thank you very much. Thank you, Council Member Myers. Council Member Akers. Thank you, Mayor. I just wanted to announce that on Monday there will be a meeting, a Neighborhood Association meeting at Georgetown Street for the Georgetown Street Neighborhood Association at the O'Rear Community Center in Douglas Park at 6 p.m. And then also the Food Truck Work Group will be meeting next Thursday, February 7th at 8.30 a.m. in the fifth floor conference room for all those interested. Thank you, Council Member Akers. All right. Is there any other council member who wishes to speak? An announcement? All right. Hearing none, then we can move on to public comments. And Mr. McCarthy has signed up for public comment. Welcome, Bernard. For the record, my name is Bernard McCarthy. I live at 515 Harry Street. I want to say, first of all, please do not waste any of our tax money or any borrowed money by trying to dig up Town Branch or redoing the Civic Center yet again. Best thing you could do with the Civic Center is get the cotton-picking thing paid off and don't ever borrow another penny to put into it. We need to get this government out of debt. I think it's alarming the amount of debts that all branches and levels of government seem to owe. The fact that our nation owes trillions of dollars to hostile countries that have nuclear missiles pointed at us and them demanding payment when we can't pay could be the thing that triggers the nuclear world war that we all thought we'd avoided 20 or so years ago that will snuff out all life on this planet including all of ours. I certainly don't think we should be spending money on frivolous things. Thank you, Mr. McCarthy. Thank you always. Is there a motion to adjourn? Second. Universal. Is there any objection to the motion? Hearing none, then we stand adjourned. Thank you. 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