# Urban County Council Meeting - March 7, 2013 > Auto-transcribed civic record · March 7, 2013 - **Permalink**: https://meetings.lexingtonky.news/meeting/2908 - **Source video**: https://lfucg.granicus.com/player/clip/2908?view_id=14&redirect=true - **Date**: 2013-03-07 - **Last revised**: July 16, 2026 - **Length**: 8,559 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 Council met on March 7, 2013, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at 200 E. Main Street, Lexington, Kentucky, with Mayor Jim Gray presiding. The council addressed 54 agenda items during the meeting, taking 10 motions and votes and hearing 1 public comment. The meeting covered a wide range of municipal business, including proclamations, zoning changes, personnel matters, budget amendments, bond issuances, service agreements, and various procurement decisions. Among the items approved were two proclamations recognizing Speak Peace to Violence Day and Bicycle Safety Rodeo Day. The council approved multiple zoning changes, including a residential zoning change for 1577 Martha Court (R-2 to R-4) and a commercial zoning change for 430 West Maxwell Street (B-4 to B-2B). Several amendments to city codes were approved, including changes to driveway and walkway definitions, hazardous materials code, and public nuisance definitions. Personnel and budget matters approved included the creation of a CSEPP Manager position, human resources position changes, child care and custodial worker positions, and the appointment of William O'Mara as Commissioner of Finance. The council also approved General Obligation Refunding Bonds Series 2013B and General Obligation Bonds Series 2013A, along with multiple budget amendments. Numerous operational items received approval, including bids for bulk fuel and copier paper, a sanitary sewer video camera purchase, software maintenance agreements, and various engineering services contracts. The council approved grant applications for Smart911 and the Kentucky 911 Network, as well as multiple incentive grants for neighborhood and education projects. One item was tabled: an amendment to B-1 Zone Definitions. Additionally, 16 items were advanced to first reading, including social worker and CASA services manager positions, multiple bid acceptances, and various agreements and plans. ## Attendance The following individuals were present at the meeting on March 7, 2013: * Kay * Lane * Lawless * Mossotti * Myers * Scutchfield * Stinnett * Akers * Beard * Clarke * Ellinger * Farmer * Ford * Gorton * Henson No members were recorded as absent or late. ## Votes and Decisions **Ordinance 0182-13** — Approval of the staff alternative text for amending Articles 1, 8, and 12 of the Zoning Ordinance to modify the B-1 zone was **tabled** by unanimous vote (15-0). Motion by Henson, seconded by Farmer. [timestamp: 00:28:43] **Ordinances 0180-13 to 0188-13** — Second reading approval of multiple ordinances including zoning changes, personnel positions, hazardous materials code amendments, and bond authorizations **passed** unanimously (15-0). Motion by Ellinger, seconded by Gorton. All members voted in favor: Kay, Lane, Lawless, Mossotti, Myers, Scutchfield, Stinnett, Akers, Beard, Clarke, Ellinger, Farmer, Ford, Gorton, and Henson. [timestamp: 00:38:02] **Resolution 0204-13** — Second reading approval of ratification of probationary and permanent civil service appointments **passed** unanimously (15-0). Motion by Clarke, seconded by Myers. [timestamp: 00:45:51] **Resolution 0229-13** — Second reading approval of conditional offers to probationary civil service appointments **passed** unanimously (15-0). Motion by Ellinger, seconded by Stinnett. [timestamp: 00:58:47] **Resolution 0230-13** — Second reading approval of ratification of probationary and permanent civil service appointments with name correction from Robin Wilson to Robin Wilkerson **passed** unanimously (15-0). Motion by Ellinger, seconded by Stinnett. [timestamp: 00:58:47] **Resolution 0237-13** — Multiple items under this resolution passed unanimously (15-0): - Approval of communications from the Mayor recommending appointments and reappointments. Motion by Gorton, seconded by Mossotti. [timestamp: 00:59:18] - Approval of the appointment of William O'Mara as Commissioner of the Department of Finance. Motion by Gorton, seconded by Mossotti. [timestamp: 00:59:18] - Approval of Neighborhood Action Match Grant Program contracts with multiple associations. Motion by Stinnett, seconded by Lawless. [timestamp: 00:52:25] - Approval of agreements with multiple organizations for the Office of the Urban County Council. Motion by Stinnett, seconded by Ellinger. [timestamp: 00:52:25] - Approval of the disciplinary recommendation for Sergeant Roy Wilson. Motion by Stinnett, seconded by Beard. All members voted in favor except Gorton. [timestamp: 01:00:21] ## Budget and Financial Actions The meeting approved multiple financial actions across equipment purchases, service contracts, and grant distributions: **Equipment Purchases** - Resolution 0152-13: Purchase of a Ques brand sanitary sewer video camera from Eye-Tronics for $27,363.26 - Resolution 0163-13: Purchase of Netmotion Wireless Mobility XE Software Client License from AT&T Advanced Enterprise Mobility Solutions for $66,799.25 **Major Service Contracts** - Resolution 0109-13: Software maintenance agreement with New World Systems Corp. for $497,430 - Resolution 0042-13: Facility management services for Fayette County Courthouses with Meridian Management Corp. for $412,213 - Resolution 0173-13: Engineering services for conventional large pump station designs with Palmer Engineering Company, HDR Engineering, Inc., Strand Associates, Inc., and GRW Engineers, Inc. - Resolution 0174-13: Engineering services for conventional small pump station designs with HMB Professional Engineers, Inc., EA Partners, PLC, Palmer Engineering Company, Howard K. Bell Consulting Engineers, Inc., Kenvirons, Inc., Strand Associates, Inc., CDP Engineers, Inc., GRW Engineers, Inc., and Tetra Tech, Inc. **Additional Contracts** - Resolution 0202-13: Evaluation of two additional sites for a new Lexington Senior Center with Lifespan Design Studio for $9,425 - Resolution 0200-13: Addendum to license agreement with Rave Wireless, Inc. for SmartPrepare software for $25,000 - Resolution 0176-13: Service agreement with Risk Management Services Co. for claims adjusting for $23,000 - Resolution 0164-13: Engagement letter with Vertical Consultants, LLC for telecommunication lease review for $20,000 - Resolution 0148-13: Renewal agreement with OmniSource Integrated Supply, LLC for temporary employees for $30,000 - Resolution 0227-13: Price contract for mowing at Haley Pike Landfill with Red River Cattle Co. for $17,418.54 - Resolution 0218-13: Price contract for boiler tube replacement and repair with Riddell Boiler Service, LLC for $17,418.54 - Resolution 0213-13: Price contract for Advanced Ordnance Recognition Training with Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service (TEEX) for $40,500 **Grants and Incentive Programs** - Resolution 0177-13: Class B (Neighborhood) Incentive Grant to Lansdowne Neighborhood Association, Inc. for $47,714 - Resolution 0178-13: Class B (Education) Incentive Grant to Living Arts and Science Center, Inc. for $29,213 - Resolution 0179-13: Class A (Neighborhood) Incentive Grant to Friends of Wolf Run, Inc. for $53,340 - Resolution 0237-13: Neighborhood Action Match Grant Program contracts for $65,168 - Resolution 0171-13: Grant applications to Kentucky Commercial Mobile Radio Service Emergency Communications Board for $4,250,000 - Resolution 0153-13: Amendment to agreement with REACH, Inc. for HOME funds transfer and additional funding for $12,789 **Other Approvals** - Resolution 0225-13: Agreements with multiple organizations for the Office of the Urban County Council for $3,075 - Resolution 0172-13: Professional services agreements with Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners ## Public Comment Billy Mallory addressed the council regarding delays in the Neighborhood Action Match Grant Program [timestamp: 01:03:08]. Ms. Mallory expressed concern that her association submitted their application on time but did not receive notification of the status until April. She noted that this delay could negatively impact time-sensitive spring planting activities that her organization had planned to undertake. ## Appointments The following individuals were appointed or reappointed to various boards and commissions: **Bluegrass Crime Stoppers, Inc.** - Brian T. Burton — appointed - Donna A. Collins — reappointed - Susan M. Humphrey — reappointed - Monica M. King — reappointed - Mark J. Onishi — reappointed - Crystal N. Newton — appointed - Jason S. Thomas — appointed **Explorium of Lexington Board** - Edward E. Guinn — appointed **Greenspace Commission** - Douglas R. Appler — appointed **Historic Preservation Commission** - Lendy F. Brown — appointed **Lexington Center Corporation Board of Directors** - Donald R. Ball, Jr. — appointed - Deirdre B. Lyons — appointed - Judith Taylor — reappointed **Library Board of Advisors** - Timi A. Goodman — reappointed **Urban County Arts Review Board** - James C. Burris — appointed **Department of Finance** - William O'Mara — appointed ## Contested Items **Neighborhood Action Match Grant Program Delays** A constituent named Billy Mallory raised concerns about delays in the Neighborhood Action Match Grant Program. Mallory reported that her association had submitted their grant application on time and anticipated receiving timely notification of the outcome. However, the association did not receive any update until April, which created a significant problem for their planned activities. The delay was particularly problematic because it affected time-sensitive spring planting activities that the association had scheduled. The inability to receive grant notification in a timely manner jeopardized the association's ability to proceed with their spring projects as planned. This issue represented community opposition to the program's implementation, with constituents expressing frustration about the administrative delays that prevented them from moving forward with their planned community work. ## Proclamation: Speak Peace to Violence Day [timestamp: 00:10:21] The council recognized the Speak Peace to Violence Project, a youth-led initiative from First African Baptist Church. The proclamation was approved by the council. **Presenters and Participants** The following youth presented on behalf of the project: - Siobhan Akers - Haley Tinsley - Camille Carter - Cameron Mason **Project Overview** The Speak Peace to Violence Project includes a planned march and awareness campaign designed to address violence in the community. The youth presenters shared a video and personal stories highlighting the impact of violence, providing firsthand accounts of how the issue affects their community. **Outcome** The council approved the proclamation recognizing Speak Peace to Violence Day. ## Proclamation: Bicycle Safety Rodeo Day The council proclaimed March 7, 2013, as Bicycle Safety Rodeo Day [timestamp: 00:21:48]. The proclamation honored a December 2012 event held at the William Wells Brown Community Center that provided 60 children with refurbished bicycles and safety helmets. Key speakers on this item included Chris Ford, Tiffany Tatum, and Jill Wilson. The proclamation was approved by the council. ## Amending B-1 Zone Definitions Ordinance 0182-13 concerning amendments to B-1 zone definitions was brought before the council for its second reading [timestamp: 00:28:43]. Council Member Henson raised concerns about proceeding with the ordinance at that time, citing the need for additional information gathering before moving forward. Rather than voting on the measure, the council voted to table the second reading to allow for further data collection and analysis. The ordinance was not advanced at this meeting, with the tabling action indicating the council's intention to revisit the item at a future date once supplementary information had been gathered. ## Zoning Change: R-2 to R-4 for 1577 Martha Ct. **Agenda Item:** 0180-13 **Overview** The council considered an ordinance to rezone the property at 1577 Martha Ct. from Two Family Residential (R-2) to High Density Apartment (R-4) zone, which included approval of a dimensional variance to permit higher-density development on the site. [timestamp: 00:38:02] **Outcome** The council approved the rezoning request. ## Zoning Change: B-4 to B-2B for 430 West Maxwell St. **Ordinance 0181-13** The council conditionally approved a rezoning request for the property at 430 West Maxwell Street [timestamp: 00:38:02]. The rezoning changes the property's classification from Wholesale and Warehouse Business (B-4) to Lexington Center Business (B-2B) zone, which permits commercial development in a mixed-use area. **Outcome** The rezoning was approved by the council. ## Amending Driveway and Walkway Definitions The council considered ordinance 0183-13, which proposed amendments to define "paved area" and "private walkway" and to establish limits on the size, material, and configuration of driveways and walkways in front yards of single- and two-family dwellings [timestamp: 00:38:02]. The ordinance was approved by the council. The amendments establish standards for driveway and walkway construction in residential areas, specifying permissible dimensions, materials, and design configurations for these features in front yard areas of single- and two-family properties. ## Creating CSEPP Manager Position The council approved the creation of one part-time CSEPP Manager position in the Division of Emergency Management/911 to support emergency preparedness efforts [timestamp: 00:38:02]. **Outcome** The ordinance was approved. ## Amending Hazardous Materials Code The council approved comprehensive amendments to the hazardous materials code during this meeting [timestamp: 00:38:02]. The amendments included new definitions, deletion of obsolete sections, and the addition of criminal penalties for violations. **Outcome** The ordinance (identifier 0188-13) was approved by the council. ## Amending Public Nuisance Definitions The council considered ordinance 0189-13, which proposed amendments to public nuisance definitions [timestamp: 00:38:02]. **Proposed Changes** The amendments expanded the definition of public nuisances to include assault, sexual offenses, and weapons violations. The ordinance included an important exception: properties would not be classified as public nuisances when the owner or occupant was the victim of the crime and had no control over its occurrence. **Outcome** The council approved the amendments to the public nuisance definitions. ## Human Resources Position Changes [timestamp: 00:38:02] The council approved changes to human resources positions, including the abolition of two senior HR positions and the creation of two new HR roles. Fund appropriations from Schedule No. 39 were allocated to support these changes. The measure was approved by the council. ## Child Care and Custodial Worker Positions [timestamp: 00:38:02] The council approved ordinance 0170-13, which authorized the creation of two part-time positions within the Division of Family Services. The approved positions include one part-time Child Care Program Aide and one part-time Custodial Worker. Funding for these positions was appropriated from Schedule No. 40. The ordinance was approved by the council. ## Budget Amendments The council considered ordinance 0214-13 regarding budget amendments during the meeting [timestamp: 00:38:02]. The amendments were designed to reflect current municipal expenditures and re-appropriate funds as outlined in Schedule No. 38. The council approved the proposed amendments. ## General Obligation Refunding Bonds Series 2013B **Agenda Item:** 0215-13 The council considered an ordinance authorizing the issuance of up to $10 million in General Obligation Refunding Bonds Series 2013B [timestamp: 00:38:02]. These refunding bonds were intended to refinance existing obligations related to three categories of projects: day treatment facilities, multi-use facilities, and road improvements. The ordinance was approved by the council. ## General Obligation Bonds Series 2013A The council considered an ordinance authorizing the issuance of up to $14 million in General Obligation Bonds Series 2013A for street and highway improvements. [timestamp: 00:38:02] The bonds were designated to fund rehabilitation and paving of existing roads within the jurisdiction. The council approved the ordinance. ## Social Worker and CASA Services Manager Positions The council considered an ordinance regarding staffing changes within the Division of Youth Services [timestamp: 00:38:41]. The proposal involved abolishing one Senior Social Worker position and creating one CASA Services Manager position, with funding provided through Schedule No. 42. The ordinance received a first reading approval from the council. ## Repealing Showprop Lexington Development Area The council considered Ordinance No. 0208-13, which would repeal Ordinance No. 252-2009 and dissolve the Showprop Lexington Development Area and its Incremental Tax Special Fund. [timestamp: 00:38:41] The ordinance advanced to first reading approval. ## Budget Amendments The council considered budget amendments to reflect current municipal expenditures and re-appropriated funds as outlined in Schedule No. 41 [timestamp: 00:38:41]. The item received a first reading during the meeting. No specific speakers, presentations, or debates regarding this agenda item were documented in the available meeting records. The budget amendments were approved by the council. ## Accepting Bid for Bulk Fuel The council considered Resolution 0150-13 regarding the acceptance of a bid for bulk fuel services. [timestamp: 00:45:51] Baradaran presented this agenda item to the council. The resolution sought approval to accept a bid from Bulk Plants, Inc. for a price contract for bulk fuel to be supplied to the Division of Facilities and Fleet Management. The council voted to approve the acceptance of the bid from Bulk Plants, Inc. ## Accepting Bid for Copier Paper **Identifier:** 0168-13 The council considered and approved a resolution to accept a bid from Hurst Office Suppliers for a price contract for copier paper for the Division of Central Purchasing. [timestamp: 00:45:51] Slatin presented this agenda item to the council. The resolution was approved by the council. ## Ratifying Civil Service Appointments The council considered Resolution 0204-13, which ratified probationary and permanent civil service appointments for employees across multiple departments. [timestamp: 00:45:51] Maxwell presented the resolution to the council. The appointments being ratified included positions for John Walker, Candace Wafford, and Timothy Lee, along with other civil service employees in various city departments. The resolution was approved by the council. ## Software Maintenance Agreement The council considered resolution 0109-13 regarding a software maintenance agreement with New World Systems Corp. [timestamp: 00:45:51] **Agreement Details** The council authorized the Mayor to execute a software maintenance agreement with New World Systems Corp. for support services, upgrades, and revisions. The total cost of the agreement was $497,430. **Outcome** The resolution was approved. ## Adopt-a-Spot Program Agreement The council considered Resolution 0136-13, which authorized the Mayor to execute an agreement with First United Methodist Church BSA 1789 for participation in the Adopt-a-Spot Roadway Cleanup Program [timestamp: 00:45:51]. Gooding and Moloney presented this agenda item. The resolution approved the council's authorization for the Mayor to enter into the agreement with First United Methodist Church BSA 1789 to participate in the Adopt-a-Spot program, which focuses on roadway cleanup efforts. The resolution was approved. ## Renewal Agreement for Temporary Employees The council considered Resolution 0148-13 regarding the renewal of a temporary employee contract [timestamp: 00:45:51]. The resolution authorized the Mayor to renew a contract with OmniSource Integrated Supply, LLC to provide temporary employees for the Division of Emergency Management/911. **Key Speaker:** Gooding/Mason **Outcome:** The resolution was approved. ## Equipment Donation Agreement The council considered a resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Beaumont Centre Family YMCA for the donation of two pieces of exercise equipment. [timestamp: 00:45:51] Bastin presented this agenda item to the council. The resolution was approved, allowing the Mayor to proceed with formalizing the equipment donation agreement with the YMCA. ## Purchase of Sanitary Sewer Video Camera **Identifier:** 0152-13 The council considered a resolution to authorize the Division of Water Quality to purchase a Ques brand sanitary sewer video camera from Eye-Tronics as a sole source provider. [timestamp: 00:45:51] Martin presented this agenda item to the council. The resolution was approved. ## Amendment to REACH Agreement **Identifier:** 0153-13 **Type:** Resolution The council considered an amendment to the agreement with REACH, Inc. [timestamp: 00:45:51] The amendment authorized the Mayor to transfer HOME funds responsibility to Fayette County Local Development Corp. and provide additional funds for project completion. **Key Speaker:** Gooding/Reed **Outcome:** Approved ## Amendment to Facility Management Contract The council considered a resolution to authorize the Mayor to amend the contract with Meridian Management Corp. for facility management services at Fayette County Courthouses [timestamp: 00:45:51]. Reed presented this agenda item to the council. The resolution was approved. ## Purchase of Wireless Software License [timestamp: 00:45:51] The council considered Resolution 0163-13 to authorize the Division of Police to purchase a Netmotion Wireless Mobility XE Software Client License from AT&T as a sole source provider. Gooding and Mason presented this item to the council. The resolution was approved. ## Engagement Letter for Lease Review The council considered a resolution to authorize the Mayor to engage Vertical Consultants, LLC to review telecommunications leases. [timestamp: 00:45:51] Reed presented this agenda item to the council. The resolution was approved by the council. ## Grant Applications for Smart911 and KY911 Network [timestamp: 00:45:51] The council considered a resolution authorizing the Mayor to submit two grant applications to the Kentucky Commercial Mobile Radio Service Emergency Communications Board. **Grant Applications** The council approved authorization for the Mayor to submit grant applications for: * Smart911 - $3.5 million * KY911 Network - $750,000 **Outcome** The resolution was approved. ## Engineering Services for Large Pump Stations The council considered Resolution 0173-13, which authorized the Mayor to execute engineering services agreements with four prequalified firms for large pump station designs related to Consent Decree Remedial Measures Projects. [timestamp: 00:45:51] Martin presented this agenda item to the council. The resolution sought approval to move forward with engineering services from firms that had already completed the prequalification process for work on large pump stations as part of the city's Consent Decree obligations. The council approved the resolution, allowing the Mayor to proceed with executing the necessary agreements with the four prequalified engineering firms for the pump station design work. ## Engineering Services for Small Pump Stations **Item Number:** 0174-13 **Type:** Resolution The council authorized the Mayor to execute engineering services agreements with nine prequalified firms for small pump station designs related to Consent Decree Remedial Measures Projects. [timestamp: 00:45:51] **Outcome:** Approved ## Class B (Neighborhood) Incentive Grant **Identifier:** 0177-13 The council considered a resolution to authorize the Mayor to award a Class B (Neighborhood) Incentive Grant for stormwater quality projects to Lansdowne Neighborhood Association, Inc. [timestamp: 00:45:51] Martin presented this agenda item to the council. The resolution was approved by the council. ## Class B (Education) Incentive Grant The council considered a resolution to authorize the Mayor to award a Class B (Education) Incentive Grant to the Living Arts and Science Center, Inc. [timestamp: 00:45:51] Martin presented this agenda item to the council. The resolution was approved. ## Class A (Neighborhood) Incentive Grant The council considered a resolution to authorize the Mayor to award a Class A (Neighborhood) Incentive Grant to Friends of Wolf Run, Inc. [timestamp: 00:45:51] Martin presented this agenda item to the council. The resolution was approved. ## Accepting Bid for Fire Hose The council considered a resolution to accept a bid for fire hose supplies for the Division of Fire and Emergency Services. [timestamp: 00:46:59] Jackson presented this agenda item, which involved approving a price contract bid from Bluegrass Fire Equipment for fire hose procurement. The council approved the resolution on first reading. ## Accepting Bid for Ordnance Training The council considered a resolution to accept a bid from Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service (TEEX) for Advanced Ordnance Recognition Training for the Division of Police. [timestamp: 00:46:59] Bastin presented this agenda item to the council. The resolution sought approval to contract with TEEX to provide specialized ordnance training for police personnel. The council approved the resolution on first reading. ## Accepting Bid for Boiler Repair The council considered Resolution 0218-13, which sought approval to accept a bid from Riddell Boiler Service, LLC for boiler tube replacement and repair services for the Division of Community Corrections. [timestamp: 00:46:59] Ballard presented this agenda item to the council. The resolution proposed accepting the bid from Riddell Boiler Service, LLC to perform necessary boiler maintenance work, specifically tube replacement and repair, for the Division of Community Corrections facility. The council voted to advance the resolution to first reading, approving the acceptance of the bid from Riddell Boiler Service, LLC for the boiler repair and tube replacement work. ## Accepting Bid for Mowing at Landfill **Resolution 0227-13** The council considered a resolution to accept a bid for mowing services at Haley Pike Landfill [timestamp: 00:46:59]. Feese presented the item to the council. The resolution proposed accepting a bid from Red River Cattle Co. for a price contract to provide mowing services at the landfill. The council approved the resolution on first reading. ## Accepting Bid for Media Storage Tape **Identifier:** 0233-13 The council considered a resolution to accept a bid for media storage tape cartridges for the Division of Police. [timestamp: 00:46:59] **Presenter and Discussion** Bastin presented this agenda item to the council. **Outcome** The resolution received a first reading. ## Conditional Offers to Probationary Appointments The council considered Resolution 0229-13, which authorized the Division of Human Resources to make conditional offers to probationary civil service appointments for three individuals: Chaconna Downs, Perry White, and Milan Gomez. [timestamp: 00:48:05] Maxwell presented this agenda item to the council. The resolution sought approval for the Division of Human Resources to extend conditional offers of probationary appointments to the named candidates for civil service positions. The item received a first reading and was approved to move forward in the legislative process. ## Ratifying Civil Service Appointments The council considered a resolution to ratify civil service appointments for multiple employees [timestamp: 00:48:36]. Maxwell presented the item. The resolution ratified both probationary and permanent civil service appointments for the following individuals: - Robin Wilkerson - Darrell Stevens - Phillip Stiefel - Jennifer Bailey - Shannon Ison - David Richardson - Bradley Williams The item received a first reading and was ratified by the council. ## Professional Services for Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners The council considered Resolution 0172-13, which authorized the Mayor to execute agreements with seven Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners for on-call forensic examinations and related services [timestamp: 00:48:36]. Gooding and Mason presented this item to the council. The resolution sought to establish professional service agreements with Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners to provide forensic examination services on an on-call basis. The council approved the resolution on first reading. ## Service Agreement for Claims Adjusting [timestamp: 00:48:36] The council considered a resolution to authorize the Mayor to execute a service agreement with Risk Management Services Co. for automobile and property damage claims adjusting. Graham presented this agenda item to the council. The resolution would enable the city to engage Risk Management Services Co. to handle the adjustment of automobile and property damage claims on behalf of the municipality. The item received a first reading and was moved forward in the legislative process. No additional details regarding debate, concerns, or voting specifics were documented in the available meeting materials. ## Adopting Hazard Mitigation Plan The council considered Resolution 0190-13 regarding the adoption of the Hazard Mitigation Plan for Lexington-Fayette County, Kentucky [timestamp: 00:48:36]. Dugger presented the item to the council. The resolution proposed formal adoption of the hazard mitigation plan for the county. The item received a first reading before the council. ## Adopting Emergency Operations Plan The council considered a resolution to adopt the Emergency Operations Plan for Lexington-Fayette County, Kentucky [timestamp: 00:48:36]. Dugger presented this agenda item to the council. The resolution sought formal adoption of the Emergency Operations Plan, which serves as a comprehensive guide for coordinating emergency response and recovery operations across the county. The item received a first reading, meaning the council voted to advance it for further consideration at a subsequent meeting rather than taking final action at this session. ## Addendum to 911 Self-Registration Portal Agreement **Identifier:** 0200-13 **Type:** Resolution The council considered authorizing the Mayor to execute an addendum to the agreement with Rave Wireless, Inc. for SmartPrepare software and implementation services. [timestamp: 00:48:36] **Key Speaker:** - Lucas **Outcome:** The item received a first reading. ## Evaluation of Senior Center Sites [timestamp: 00:48:36] The council considered a resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with Lifespan Design Studio to evaluate two additional sites for a new Lexington Senior Center. Mills presented this agenda item. The resolution moved forward on first reading, allowing the city to proceed with engaging Lifespan Design Studio to conduct evaluations of the proposed sites for the senior center facility. No additional details regarding specific concerns, debate, or discussion points were documented in the available meeting materials. ## Amending Inducement for Tempur-Pedic The council considered Resolution No. 0207-13, which proposed amending Resolution No. 288-2011 to approve an inducement for Tempur-Pedic International, Inc. and its affiliates. [timestamp: 00:48:36] Atkins presented this agenda item to the council. The resolution received a first reading and was approved by the council. ## Agreements with Multiple Organizations [timestamp: 00:48:36] The council considered a resolution (0225-13) to authorize the Mayor to execute agreements with multiple organizations for the Office of the Urban County Council. **Presentation and Discussion** Maynard presented this agenda item to the council. **Outcome** The resolution received a first reading. ## Recommendations for Appointments The Mayor presented recommendations for appointments and reappointments to various boards and commissions serving the Lexington community [timestamp: 00:59:18]. The recommended appointments and reappointments covered the following organizations: - Bluegrass Crime Stoppers - Explorium of Lexington - Greenspace Commission - Historic Preservation Commission - Lexington Center Corporation - Library Board of Advisors - Urban County Arts Review Board Atkins presented the recommendations to the council. The item was approved without further discussion or noted concerns. ## Voluntary Demotion Notification [timestamp: 00:59:18] The Mayor notified the council of a voluntary demotion within the Division of Emergency Management/911. Karrie Kelley has voluntarily demoted from the position of Telecommunicator Sr. to Telecommunicator. This was presented as an informational item with no debate or discussion required. The notification was provided by Atkins. ## Neighborhood Action Match Grant Program The council considered Resolution 0237-13 regarding the Neighborhood Action Match Grant Program [timestamp: 00:52:25]. This item authorized the Mayor to execute contracts with multiple neighborhood associations participating in the program. Stinnett presented the item to the council. The resolution was approved. ## Appointment of William O'Mara as Commissioner of Finance The council considered the appointment of William O'Mara as Commissioner of the Department of Finance. [timestamp: 00:59:18] Gorton addressed the council on this matter. The council approved the appointment of William O'Mara as Commissioner of the Department of Finance. --- ## Decisions - **Ordinance 0182-13** — tabled (15-0): Approval of the staff alternative text for amending Articles 1, 8, and 12 of the Zoning Ordinance to modify the B-1 zone - **Ordinance 0180-13 to 0188-13** — passed (15-0): Second reading approval of multiple ordinances including zoning changes, personnel positions, hazardous materials code amendments, and bond authorizations - **Resolution 0204-13** — passed (15-0): Second reading approval of ratification of probationary and permanent civil service appointments - **Resolution 0229-13** — passed (15-0): Second reading approval of conditional offers to probationary civil service appointments - **Resolution 0230-13** — passed (15-0): Second reading approval of ratification of probationary and permanent civil service appointments with name correction from Robin Wilson to Robin Wilkerson - **Resolution 0237-13** — passed (15-0): Approval of communications from the Mayor recommending appointments and reappointments - **Resolution 0237-13** — passed (15-0): Approval of the appointment of William O'Mara as Commissioner of the Department of Finance - **Resolution 0237-13** — passed (15-0): Approval of Neighborhood Action Match Grant Program contracts with multiple associations - **Resolution 0237-13** — passed (15-0): Approval of agreements with multiple organizations for the Office of the Urban County Council - **Resolution 0237-13** — passed (15-0): Approval of the disciplinary recommendation for Sergeant Roy Wilson --- ## Full transcript Hello, everyone. Greetings. Welcome. Hello and welcome and greetings. Welcome to the meeting of the Lexington Fayette Urban County Council. And for those of you who haven't been with before, our docket or our agenda starts with a roll call by our council clerk. Madam Clerk, please call the roll. Certainly. Mr. K? Here. Mr. Lane? Here. Ms. Lawless? Here. Ms. Mazzotti? Here. Mr. Myers? Here. Ms. Scotchfield? Here. Mr. Stennett? Yes, ma'am. Ms. Akers? Here. Mr. Beard? Present. Mr. Clark? Here. Mr. Ellinger? Here. Mr. Farmer? Yes, ma'am. Mr. Ford? Here. Ms. Gordon? Here. And Ms. Henson? Here. Thank you. All right. Thank you, Merida. Thank you, Madam Clerk. All right. And next on our agenda is the invocation, which tonight is being offered by the very Reverend Carol Wade, who is dean and rector of Christ Church Cathedral. here in Lexington. Thank you, Mayor Gray. Well, it's good to be among you this night. I bring you the greetings from the good people of Christ Church Cathedral who hail from some 15 different zip codes in this great county, and they send you their good wishes and their blessings and their thanks for the work that you're doing. So tonight I'd like to just begin with a few words from the prophet Isaiah and end with a blessing, if you will. So I want to remind us that the Hebrew prophet Isaiah wrote some beautiful poetry about healing the streets of the city, about creating a city where people are safe and where children can play and where people thrive. And God said that when we do that, that our light will shine and that we will be called repairers of the breach and that we will be people who will thrive abundantly. So let's take those words to our heart and offer this prayer. I'll offer this prayer tonight. O Holy One of blessing, we give you thanks for the good work of this council, for our city and our county, for all who live and thrive in this place, for all who struggle and yearn for a better life. We pray your blessing upon them. We ask this night that you would give wisdom and knowledge to your leaders, give them discernment and patience, give them courage in all their decisions, and bring us to that vision where our streets are vital and vibrant and safe and thriving. And we ask all of this in the name of the God of many names. Amen. Thank you so much, Dean Wade. All right. Before we get into a couple of recognitions and presentations, Council Member Jennifer Massadi asked me if we could recognize a constituent who is here tonight regarding an issue on the docket. So I'll ask Council Member Massadi for the floor. Thank you, Mary, and thank you, Council Members, for letting me go out of order. I would like to have Lynn Lawrence, who is the president of the Wellington Homeowners Association, come to the podium. Lynn would like to speak in reference to the Neighborhood Action Matching Grant Program. Thank you, and thank you for allowing me to speak tonight. I'm the current and very new president of the Wellington Homeowners Association. We have 323 homes in our area. We're on the corner of Wellington Way and Clay's Mill Road, so we're in a very busy area of this beautiful city. Our board is committed to our mission statement, which is as follows. The purpose and the intent of the Wellington Homeowners Association Board of Directors is to build community among the homeowners within the Wellington development, encourage equity growth within the development properties, support improvements to those properties through interpretation and enforcement of the restrictions of record and approval of modifications and improvements within those restrictions. Every decision which is made by our board is required to be aligned with our mission statement. We always ask the question, is what we are about to do in support of the mission statement of our community? And that answer must always be yes. We also believe if we have the expectation of our homeowners to maintain and improve upon the appearance of their homes, we as a board must take the first step and set the example for our homeowners. We must demonstrate the sincerity of our belief in our mission statement by maintaining and improving on the areas our HOA is responsible for. That is exactly the reason for our grant submission. Our grant application is intended to establish seven areas where people can gather together to enjoy the beautiful greenways or simply to stop and rest during a walk, enjoy a beverage, or simply sit and enjoy the beautiful view. We believe these improvements will enhance the sense of community in our neighborhood by bringing people together. We expect our residents to maintain the condition of their property. Our expectation should be demonstrated through our own actions by improving and enhancing the condition of our landscape islands, the rims of our destination basins, and the street trees on the common areas of our property, all of which are maintained with funds from our yearly dues. The enhancement of these areas is also part of our grant application. Most of these areas have not been enhanced since they were initially planted, which was 10 to 12 years ago. This matching grant will allow us to make these improvements simultaneously and will demonstrate to our homeowners our commitment to ongoing improvement of these areas. And we ask that you please give us this grant for our community. Thank you. Thank you, Ms. Lawrence. Appreciate you coming down. Thank you, Ms. Lawrence. Thank you. Council Member Sadi. All right. We have two under our, within our presentations section of our docket tonight, we have two proclamations, but before we get to the proclamations, We need, I'd like to recognize the William Wells Brown Community Center and Center Director Jill Wilson, who is here tonight. Jill will be joining us for part of the presentations in just a minute, and she's already coming up. But let me tell you that the center is the recipient of the 2013 Unity Award given at the 18th annual Unity Breakfast on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. This award honors individuals and organizations who go beyond the call of duty to help unify their committee. And the William Wells Brown Community Center is one of the most active centers in our city. And so, Jill, come on right up here. Why don't you share with us a little bit about the award and what's going on. I am honored to be here. It's always a pleasure to come to the council meeting when I'm not in trouble for something. So this is a good thing. But actually, every year, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, the graduate chapter of Lexington, recognizes an agency within the community that exemplifies the dream of Dr. Martin Luther King. So this year, the Rotary Club of Lexington, along with myself as director at the William Wells Brown Community Center, will recognize for, I guess, just for being who we are and implementing wonderful things in the community and carrying out the vision of Dr. Martin Luther King and making sure that everybody is equal and having a great time. So I guess we're considered just as equal as the Rotary Club. So that's a cool thing, right? But as director, I've been there. This is our sixth year of the doors being open, and I want to thank a lot of people, Mr. Ford especially, and my supervisor and all of the Division of Parks and Recreation. And I can't leave out our wonderful neighborhood president, Ms. Billy Mallory, for supporting me and giving us all the resources and developing wonderful partnerships to keep everything going. But we have an array of activities at the center. So if you've never been to William Wells Brown, you need to come and visit. We're there. We have a lot of activities for youth, teens, adults, and seniors. Thanks, Jill. You're welcome. Jill, William Wells Brown, a nice hand of applause. Okay. Two proclamations to present tonight, the Speak Peace to Violence Day and Bicycle Safety Rodeo Day. So I'll ask Council Members Siobhan Akers and Chris Ford to join me down at the podium. Thank you all. Thank you. All right. All right. Well, first we're going to present a proclamation for Speak Peace to Violence Day. We are pleased to welcome the youth ministry of First African Baptist Church, and it is a group made up of 6th to 12th graders. I want to thank all of you and the adult advisors for joining us tonight. Thank you all. I was looking around there for Pastor Moore. Okay, this youth ministry, and Council Member Akers is going to help me here, This youth ministry is helping coordinate the Speak Peace to Violence march that's coming up in May. And I'm going to ask Council Member Akers to introduce our speakers and a little information about the ongoing efforts in her district to reduce youth violence. Thank you, Mayor. The Speak Peace to Violence video and project stemmed from the First African Baptist Church youth involvement in the Kentucky Teen Institute. The Teen Institute is a four-day camp providing a dynamic educational experience by bringing together teens from all over Kentucky. During this time, the youth shared their challenges and the challenges that their peers face, generating ideas, team action plans to implement in their schools and communities. Thirteen youth and four adult advisors from First African Baptist Church attended. The video that you're going to see here in just a moment was created and edited all by the youth to raise awareness of teen violence. The youth are all directly involved in planning the May 18th Speak Peace to Violence Day, which will include a walk at 1 p.m. and a full day of activities. Pastor Moore from First African Baptist Church has been part of the leadership, as well as Stacey Owens, Anita Hartsfield, Reverend Anthony Hartsfield, and Shirley Livesey. It is now my privilege to introduce to you all the youth from First African Baptist Church. And first up is Haley Tinsley. Hello, Mary Gray and council members. Our church just came up with a project called Speak Peace to Violence. In John 14, 27, Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you. Not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid. It was the summer of 2012 while we were at a Kentucky Teen Institute camp where we realized a lot of teens have lost their lives due to senseless acts of violence. We don't want any more family members or loved ones to lose their teen due to senseless acts of violence. Now we will have Camille Carter who will give her testimony about this. Hello. I'm so glad and honored to be standing in front of you today as you all are advocates for our project, Speaking Peace to Violence. It is important that we give awareness to the community about the serious topic, for violence occurs every day. I personally have experienced the heartache and pain of losing a dear loved one to ruthless acts of violence. On September 25, 2012, my cousin, Jalil Raglin, was brutally murdered due to an act of jealous rage while visiting his month-old son. Imagine the amount of agony you would go through if you lost your son or daughter, and never even got a chance to say goodbye and that you love them. That's why we are here today, for we need your support and your help to end violence here in Lexington, because we can't do it alone. So now we will present our video, Speaking Peace to Violence. Thank you. According to Family First Aid, did you know that more teens died due to violent acts each year? Also according to Family First Aid, did you know that homicide is the second leading cause of death among young people ages 10 to 24? We, the youth of First African Masters Church in Lexington, Kentucky, would like to address this facing issue within our community by Speaking Peace to Violence. In our quest to speak peace to violence, we have decided to put together a couple of special events that will raise awareness and seek support for the cause. On March 23rd, we're having a Peace Walk, and on May 22, we're hosting a Peace Fairhouse. Both events will be open to our community, schools, churches, city leaders, and other various youth groups. Getting others involved into our projects is key to its success. We don't want any more mothers, fathers, grandmothers, sisters, or brothers to have to bury a loved one due to senseless acts of violence. One of our church drivers knows what it's like to lose our young son. For a parent to bury their child, keep us in doubt. Don't rush to be angry. Anger can last a short time. Death is a lifetime. If any of you are disrespectful to any of your parents, change it. Because you're headed towards the wrong path. And the wrong people are going to find you. And they're going to play on that. Our most exciting challenge ahead of us is creating our peace. Our peace from now shows our commitment to speak in peace to violence. KTI inspired us to advocate peace in our community, not only in our community, but in our churches and schools as well. Help us put a silence to violence. Silence to violence! Respect is loyalty in the book of success. If you silence the violence, don't never forget. Silence to violence! Peace on earth, and then it begins with me. Let the Mary be peace on earth, the peace that was meant to be. When God has a father, God is all to me. Let every walk with my brother, in earth is all the need. Let it ease me, live with me, let this be the moment now. With every step I take, let this be my soul and love. To take each moment and live in strong with peace eternally. Let the peace of God and let it begin with me. Thank you. Cameron Mason and as you know we're here to talk about the State Peace of Violence project so that we can advocate peace in our schools in our community. The biggest project that we have coming up so far is the Peace Day on May 18th and it's gonna include a series of activities throughout the day such as a presentation in the march throughout the west end of town and it's going to be located at our Mission House on the corner of Price Road and Georgetown Street. And we're just here today to ask for help and your assistance. Whatever that you can provide is going to be greatly appreciated. And I want to thank you for your time on behalf of our pastor and our youth advisors and our church family, because we are honored to be the church in the community for the hearts in the community, because blessed are the peacemakers for they shall be called the children of God, Matthew 5-9. Thank you. Okay, thank you all for sharing all of that with us tonight and the video. So let me ask now if all of those involved in the youth ministry and the advisors and Pastor Moore, would everybody come up front? We want to get a picture taken with the council members. And also I want to ask Jody Cook. Jody is here with our, yes, she's looking up. Jody is our Community Partners Coordinator for Partners for Youth. I got that title just right, didn't I? Thank you. And works with Laura Hatfield and with Beth Mills and the whole team. Come on up here, Jody. And again, I just want to also congratulate all the kids and just let you all know how proud I am and to see such positive engagement in the community and to remind everybody again that the church is located or the activities will be on the corner of Price and Georgetown Road. So Council Member Akers has the proclamation. So, Siobhan, why don't you go right there in the middle with that proclamation, proclaiming Speak Peace to Balance Day. All right. Thank you. Thank you all again. Thank you all so much. Thank you. All right. While our friends from First African are departing, let me ask Council Member Chris Ford to join me. Our next proclamation is for Bicycle Safety Rodeo Day. Lexington, as everybody knows, has a vigorous, vibrant, and a growing bicycling community. It's important for us to use the safest methods while bicycling. So Council Member Ford will tell us about the bicycle safety rodeo event held on December 1st at the William Wells Brown Community Center. Jill, we just heard from Jill all about it. Council Member Ford. Thank you. Yes, sir. Thank you, Mayor, Vice Mayor, and members of Council. I'm honored to stand here today as we celebrate the members of our community who continue to give on behalf of the youth of our community. I know we, in our previous meeting, Council Member Elliger expressed how avid of a cyclist he is, so I know he can appreciate the hard work that has gone into the Bicycle Safety Rodeo Day competition that was held prior to the holidays on December 1, 2012, at the William Wells Brown Community Center. So many people came together, and this is just another exercise of our community doing more with less. The project basically consisted of bicycles, which had been donated over 60-some bicycles that many of the community members, our neighborhood association, and many of the fine folks at Parks and Recreation came to recruit folks to repair the bicycles to prepare them for new use. And once the weather clears here, hopefully in a few days, if we're lucky, the youth of our community will be able to use those bicycles and enjoy safe cycling activity. As a council member, I know you guys can all relate that there is so much grassroots energy that goes on through all of our districts. And so I stand here today being able to present, knowing that so much of the work was done behind the scenes. And I'm going to ask my council aide, Ms. Tiffany Tatum, if she will come and introduce some of the folks who played an active part. from Parks and Recreation, our Division of Planning, William Wills Brown, Bluegrass Cycling Club, Broke Spoke Bike Shop, Lexington Bike Bicycling Center, Police, Food Works, and Bluegrass Community Foundation. I'm so thankful and appreciative of you, and Tiffany will personalize the folks here today. Thank you. A few of the other partners that helped with this event was the UK Trauma Acute Care Surgery and COSAR Children's Hospital in Louisville. As a result of all of these partnerships from various organizations, 60 elementary and middle school age children participated in the free bicycle safety course. All 60 children received a free safety helmet and 28 children received a free refurbished bicycle and lock. Some of the individuals who helped with the event are here today and I just wanted to recognize them as those who assisted us with giving their time and their resources to making this event a success. So I will list off a few of the people and if you would like to come up before Council We'll take a picture as well. Those individuals are Jill Wilson, Angie Green, Billy Mallory, Evelyn Bologna, Bill Cole, Christine Cole, Gary Collins, Tom Walters, Doug Beckhart, Mike Galbraith, Sergeant Sam Murdock, Sherry Maddock, Jackie French, Luke Box, Derek Malone, Debbie Holleran, Larry Brown, Roger Damon, Elena Insko, Jerry Hancock, Councilmember Ford, as well as Councilmember Ellinger. Good, Tiffany. You better come up here, too. Tiffany, come on up here. All right. Okay, so let's get a picture with all the council members again. This is the official proclamation, which while Ed's bringing everybody together here, giving good instructions, the proclamation recognizes and proclaims March 7, 2013 as Bicycle Safety Rodeo Day in Lexington. Oh, Jesus. Thank you. one additional person, and I apologize, Carol Wright with UK. She was very helpful in getting the helmets donated for us. Thanks. All right. All right. All right. Thanks, everyone, for joining us tonight. And we will go ahead with the docket. And tonight I'll ask the clerk to start with the second reading of ordinances. Madam Clerk, when you're out. Council Member Hanson. Yes, ma'am. Thank you, Mayor. Before we get to reading the second readings, I wanted to ask to table number three, the second reading of ordinances. I was wanting to get more information on that, if it pleases the council. So I would move to table item number three until the next council meeting so I can obtain further information. All right. There's a motion by Council Member Henson. There's a second by Council Member Farmer to table item number three, ordinance. The motion to table is not debatable. So we'll take a vote. All in favor of the motion to table item number three until when, Council Member? Next meeting. All right. All in favor of motion to table item number three, please indicate by saying aye. Aye. Opposed, no. Motion carries. All right. Yes, ma'am. All right. Now, Madam Clerk, whenever you are ready, please proceed with the reading of second reading of ordinances. Ordinance number one. zero gross acres for property located at 430 West Maxwell Street, Julie and Anthony Childress, Council District 3. Number three is tabled. Number four, an ordinance amending Articles 1, 4, and 16 of the zoning ordinance to modify the definition of driveway for single-family and two-family dwellings to create new definitions for paved area and private walkway and to limit the size, material, and configuration of private walkways and driveways in the front yard of single-family and two-family dwellings, Urban County Planning Commission. Number five, an ordinance amending Section 2252 of the Code of Ordinances, creating one position of CSEP manager part-time grade 115N in the Division of Emergency Management 911, effective upon passage of council. Number six, an ordinance amending Chapter 16A of the Code of Ordinances of the Lexington Fayette Urban County Government pertaining to hazardous materials as follows. Section 16A1 of the Code of Ordinances is amended to include definitions for cleanup contractor, hazardous materials commander, and hazardous materials platoon leader, and to delete the Technical Advisory Commission. Section 16A4 of the Code of Ordinances is amended to remove portions of the discharge reporting requirements. Section 16A5 of the Code of Ordinances is amended to define the response options of the Division of Fire and Emergency Services following a hazardous materials spill. Section 16A6 of the Code of Ordinances is amended to refine notice of closure requirements for facilities handling hazardous materials. Section 16A7 of the Code of Ordnances is amended to refine inventory reporting requirements for facilities handling hazardous materials. Section 16A8 of the Code of Ordnances regarding implementation requirements is deleted in its entirety. Section 16A9 of the Code of Ordnances regarding registration requirements is deleted in its entirety. Section 16A10 of the Code of Ordnances regarding exceptions to registration requirements is deleted in its entirety. Section 16A11 of the Code of Ordnances is amended to refine the requirements for a spill prevention plan. Section 16A12 of the Code of Ordinances is amended to redefine the duties of a Hazardous Materials Coordinator. Section 16A13 of the Code of Ordinances regarding the membership requirements of the Hazardous Materials Team is deleted in its entirety. Section 16A14 of the Code of Ordinances is amended to redefine the duties of the Hazardous Materials Team. Sections 16A15, 16A16, and 16A17 of the Code of Ordinances regarding the Technical Advisory Committee are deleted in their entireties. Section 16A19 of the Code of Ordinances is amended to refine standards for hazardous materials, spill response, and coordination with other authorities. Section 16A20 of the Code of Ordinances regarding voluntary registration is deleted in its entirety. Section 16A21 of the Code of Ordinances regarding preparation of compliance guidelines is deleted in its entirety. Section 16A24 of the Code of Ordinances is amended to define parties responsible for enforcement of the chapter. Section 16825 of the Code of Ordinances is amended to provide for criminal penalties for violations of the chapter, to define violations of inventory reporting requirements, restoration following hazardous material discharge, closure of facilities handling hazardous materials, and maintaining spill prevention plans as criminal violations with a fine not to exceed $250 for individuals and $500 for corporations, and to define violations of the chapter related to hazardous materials discharge as a misdemeanor with penalties of up to 12 months' imprisonment and fines not to exceed $500 for individuals and $10,000 for corporations. Section 16A26 of the Code of Ordinances regarding the Civil Penalties Appeals Board is deleted in its entirety and renumbering the affected sections to reflect these changes, all effective on April 1, 2013. Number 7, an ordinance amending Section 1260 of the Code of Ordinances of the Lexington-Fayette-Arbic County Government related to public nuisances to amend the definition to include assault, sexual offenses, and weapons or any other felony, and to provide an exception when the owner or occupant is the victim of the crime and had no control over the criminal act, amending Section 1261 of the Code of Ordinances relating to public nuisances to delete the word residential, amending Section 1263 of the Code of Ordinances relating to public nuisances to delete the word residential. Number eight, an ordinance amending Section 2152 of the Code of Ordinances abolishing one position of Human Resources Manager Senior, Grade 121E, and one position of Health Services Advisor, Grade 114E, and creating one position of Human Resources Manager, Grade 119E, and one position of Human Resources Analyst, Grade 115E, in the Division of Human Resources, appropriating funds pursuant to Schedule No. 39, effective upon passage of counsel. No. 9, an ordinance amending Section 2252 of the Code of Ordinances, creating one position of Child Care Program Aid Part-Time, Grade 107N, and one position of custodial worker part-time grade 102 in in the Division of Family Services and appropriating funds pursuant to Schedule No. 40. Number 10, an ordinance amending certain of the budgets of the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government to reflect current requirements for municipal expenditures and appropriating and reappropriating funds, Schedule No. 38. Number 11, an ordinance of the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government authorizing the issuance of Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government Various Purpose General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2013-B, in one or more sub-series in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $10 million for the purpose of advance refunding one, all, or a portion of the outstanding principal amount of Lexington Fayette Urban County Government General Obligation Bonds Day Treatment Center, Multi-Use Facility, and Expansion Area Boulevard Projects, Series 2004C, the proceeds of which were used to finance A, acquisition, construction, and equipping of a day treatment facility, B, acquisition, renovation, and equipping of a multi-use facility, and C, acquisition of rights of way and construction of road improvements. Two, all or a portion of the outstanding principal amount of Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government General Obligation Bond Series 2005C, the proceeds of which were used to finance A, a portion of the costs of providing funding for the purchase of a development rights program or a program to purchase conservation easements, and B, the renovation and upgrade of space in government office buildings and repairs to parking garages. and three, all or a portion of the outstanding principal amount of Lexington-Fayton Urban County Government General Obligation Bonds Series 2006B, the proceeds of which were used to finance A, the acquisition and construction of stormwater improvements, B, neighborhood redevelopment projects, and C, purchasing police cars, approving a form of bond, authorizing designated officers to execute and deliver the bonds, providing for the payment and security of the bonds, creating a bond payment fund and escrow funds, maintaining the heretofore established sinking fund, authorizing a certificate of award for the acceptance of the bid of the bond purchaser for the purchase of the Series 2013B Refunding Bonds, authorizing an escrow trust agreement and repealing inconsistent ordinances. And number 12, an ordinance of the Lexington Fayette Urban County Government authorizing the issuance of various purpose general obligation bonds, Series 2013A, in the aggregate principal amount not to exceed $14 million for the purpose of financing various street and highway improvements, including the rehabilitation and paving of existing roads and streets in Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky, approving the form of the Series 2013-A bonds, authorizing designated officers to execute and deliver the Series 2013-A bonds, authorizing and directing the filing of notice with the state local debt officer, providing for the payment and security of the Series 2013-A bonds, creating bond payment funds, maintaining the heretofore established sinking fund, authorizing a certificate of award for the acceptance of the bid of the bond purchaser for the purchase of the Series 2013-A bonds, and repealing inconsistent ordinances. Thank you, Madam Clerk. The motion by Council Member Ellinger, second by Vice Mayor Gordon, to approve the second reading of ordinances. Is there any discussion on the motion? All right. Then hearing none, I'll ask the clerk to please call the roll. Mr. Kay? Yes. Mr. Lane? Yes. Ms. Lawless? Yes. Ms. Mazzotti? Yes. Mr. Myers? Yes. Ms. Cutchfield? Yes. Mr. Stennett? Yes, ma'am. Ms. Akers? Yes. Mr. Beard? Aye. Mr. Clark? Yes. Mr. Elliger? Yes. Mr. Farmer? Yes, ma'am. Mr. Ford? Yes. Ms. Gordon? Aye. And Ms. Henson? Yes. Thank you. Thank you, Madam Clerk. The vote reflects passage of the motion. And when you are ready, Meredith, we'll move on to the first reading of ordinances numbers 13 through 15. Ordinance No. 13, an ordinance amending Section 2152 of the Code of Ordinances, abolishing one position of Social Worker Senior, Grade 113E, and amending Section 2252, creating one position of CASA Services Manager, Grade 116E, in the Division of Youth Services, appropriating funds pursuant to Schedule No. 42, effective upon passage of counsel. No. 14, an ordinance repealing Ordinance No. 252-2009, dissolving the Show Prop Lexington Development Area and Incremental Tax Special Fund and canceling, terminating, or authorizing the mayor or his designate to request the termination of any agreements related to Ordinance No. 252-2009. And No. 15, an ordinance amending certain of the budgets of the Lexington Fayette-Urban County Government to reflect current requirements for municipal expenditures and appropriating and reappropriating funds at Schedule No. 41. Thank you. Excuse me. Thank you, Madam Clerk. Are there any motions, walk-ons, or suspensions? All right. If none, then we can move on to the second reading of resolutions. When you're ready, Madam Clerk. Resolution number one, a resolution accepting the bid of bulk plants, Incorporated, establishing a price contract for bulk fuel for the Division of Facilities and Fleet Management. Number two, a resolution accepting the bid of Hearst Office Suppliers, establishing a price contract for copier paper for the Division of Central Purchasing. Number three, a resolution ratifying the probationary civil service appointments of John Walker, Public Service Supervisor, Grade 111N, 15.494, hourly, in the Division of Parks and Recreation, effective February 25, 2013, Candace Wofford, Information Systems Business Analyst, Grade 120E, 200570.56, biweekly, in the Division of Enterprise Solutions, effective March 11, 2013, ratifying the permanent civil service appointments of Timothy Lee, Equipment Operator Senior, Grade 109N, in the Division of Waste Management, effective January 16, 2013. Number four, a resolution authorizing the mayor on behalf of the Urban County Government to execute a software maintenance agreement with New World Systems Corporation for support services, upgrades, and revisions to the software application package at a cost not to exceed $497,430 through June 30, 2015, subject to appropriations by Council, of which $152,500 is for fiscal year 2013. Number five, a resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor on behalf of the Urban County Government to execute an Adopt-A-Spot Program Agreement with First United Methodist Church, BSA 1789, for participation in the Adopt-A-Spot Roadway Cleanup Program at a cost not to exceed $772. Number six, a resolution authorizing the mayor on behalf of the urban county government to execute a renewal agreement with Omnisource Integrated Supply, LLC, for temporary employees for the Division of Emergency Management 911 at a cost not to exceed $15,000 for fiscal year 2012 under the Metropolitan Medical Response System grant and $15,000 from the Emergency Management Assistance Grant for fiscal year 2013. Number seven, a resolution authorizing the mayor on behalf of the Urban County Government to execute an equipment donation agreement with Beaumont Center Family YMCA for donation of two pieces of exercise equipment. Number eight, a resolution authorizing the Division of Water Quality on behalf of the Urban County Government to purchase a case-brand sanitary sewer video camera from iTronics, a sole source provider at a cost not to exceed $27,363.26. Number nine, a resolution authorizing and directing the mayor on behalf of the Urban County Government to execute an amendment to agreement with REACH Incorporated to permit REACH to transfer responsibility and home funds for development of the property at 442 Georgetown Street to Fayette County Local Development Corporation and to provide an additional $12,789 in home funds to REACH for completion of the project. Number 10, a resolution authorizing the mayor on behalf of the urban county government to execute a price contract to amend Resolution No. 692-2012 with Meridian Management Corporation for facility management services for Fayette County courthouses at a cost not to exceed $412,213 for fiscal year 2013. Number 11, a resolution authorizing the Division of Police on behalf of the urban county government to purchase net motion wireless mobility XE software client license from AT&T Advanced Enterprise Mobility Solutions, a sole source provider, at a cost not to exceed $66,799.25. Number 12, a resolution authorizing the mayor on behalf of the Urban County Government to execute an engagement letter with Vertical Consultants, LLC, for services to review telecommunication leases at a cost not to exceed $20,000. Number 13, a resolution authorizing and directing the mayor on behalf of the Urban County Government to execute and submit two grant applications to the Kentucky Commercial Mobile Radio Service and Emergency Communications Board and to provide any additional information requested in connection with these grant applications, which grant funds are in the amount of $4,250,000 Commonwealth of Kentucky funds and or for expansion of Smart 911, $3,500,000, and expansion of the Kentucky 911 network, $750,000. Number 14, a resolution authorizing the mayor on behalf of the urban county government to execute engineering services agreements with four pre-qualified engineering firms, Palmer Engineering Company, HDR Engineering Incorporated, Strand Associates Incorporated, and GRW Engineers Incorporated to provide engineering services for conventional large pump station designs, Category No. 6 of RFP No. 33-2012, related to the Consent Decree Remedial Measures Projects. No. 15. A resolution authorizing the mayor on behalf of the Urban County Government to execute engineering services agreements with nine pre-qualified engineering firms, HMB Professional Engineers Incorporated, EA Partners, PLC, Palmer Engineering Company, Howard K. Bell Consulting Engineers, Inc., Ken Virens, Inc., Strand Associates, Inc., CDP Engineers, Inc., GRW Engineers, Inc., and Tetra Tech, Inc. to provide engineering services for conventional small pump station designs, Category 5 of RFP 33-2012, related to the Consent Decree Remedial Measures Projects. Number 16, a resolution authorizing the mayor on behalf of the urban county government to execute an agreement awarding a Class B neighborhood incentive grant for stormwater quality projects to Lansdowne Neighborhood Association, Inc., $47,714 at a cost not to exceed the sums stated. Number 17, a resolution authorizing the mayor on behalf of the Irving County Government to execute an agreement awarding a Class B education incentive grant to the Living Arts and Science Center, Inc., at a cost not to exceed $29,213. And number 18, a resolution authorizing and directing the mayor on behalf of the urban county government to execute an agreement awarding a Class A neighborhood incentive grant to Friends of Wolf Run Incorporated, $53,340, at a cost not to exceed the sum stated. Thank you, Madam Clerk. Is there a motion to approve the second reading of resolutions? Second. Motion by Council Member Clark, second by Council Member Myers. Is there any discussion on the motion? All right. Hearing none, then I'll ask the clerk to please call the roll. Madam Clerk. Mr. K? Yes. Mr. Lane? Yes. Ms. Lawless? Yes. Ms. Mazzotti? Yes. Mr. Myers? Yes. Ms. Scotchfield? Ms. Scotchfield? I'm sorry, yes. Mr. Stennett? Yes, ma'am. Ms. Akers? Yes. Mr. Beard? Aye. Mr. Clark? Yes. Mr. Ellinger? Yes. Mr. Farmer? Yes, ma'am. Mr. Ford? Yes. Ms. Gordon? Aye. And Ms. Henson? Yes. Thank you. Thank you, Madam Clerk. The vote reflects passage of the motion. All right. Next on our agenda is the first reading of resolutions, numbers 19 through 33. And on number 25, I believe we have an amendment by Vice Mayor Gordon. Is that right? Yes. All right. We'll stop. Last is Clark to stop reading at number 25. Yeah. Resolution number 19, a resolution accepting the bid of bluegrass fire equipment establishing a price contract for fire hose for the Division of Fire and Emergency Services. Number 20, a resolution accepting the bid of Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service, TEEX, in the amount of $40,500 for advanced ordinance recognition training for the Division of Police. Number 21, a resolution accepting the bid of Riddell Boiler Service, LLC, in the amount of $17,418.54 for a boiler tube replacement and repair for the Division of Community Corrections. Number 22, a resolution accepting the bid of Red River Cattle Company, establishing a price contract for mowing at Haley Pike Landfill for the Division of Waste Management. Number 23, a resolution accepting the bid of DTC Computer Supplies, establishing a price contract for media storage tape cartridges for the Division of Police. Number 24, a resolution authorizing the Division of Human Resources to make a conditional offer to the following probationary civil service appointments. Chikana Downs, Social Worker, Grade 111E, 1,189.68, biweekly, in the Division of Adult and Tenant Services, effective upon passage of counsel. Perry White, Equipment Operator Senior, Grade 109N, 12.770, hourly, in the Division of Waste Management, effective upon passage of counsel. and Milan Gomez, Equipment Operator Senior, Grade 109N, 12.921, hourly in the Division of Waste Management, effective upon passage of council. Thank you, Madam Clerk. Vice Mayor Gordon. Thank you, Mayor. I move to amend item number 25 under first reading of resolutions, changing the name of Robin Wilson to Robin Wilkerson. Motion by Vice Mayor Gordon, second by Council Member Ellinger. Is there any discussion on the motion? All right, hearing none, all in favor, please say aye. Aye. Opposed, no. Motion carries. Madam Clerk. Resolution number 25. As amended, a resolution ratifying the probationary civil service appointments of Robin Wilkerson, Social Worker Senior, Grade 113E, 1,852.88 biweekly in the Division of Adult and Tenant Services, effective March 25, 2013, and Daryl Stevens, Public Service Supervisor Senior, Grade 114E, 1,753.28 biweekly in the Division of Waste Management, effective March 4, 2013. Ratifying the Permanent Civil Service Appointments of Phillip Stiefel, Information Systems Service Level Manager, Grade 121E, in the Division of Enterprise Solutions, effective March 4, 2013, and Jennifer Bailey, HCM Manager, Grade 119E in the Division of Enterprise Solutions, effective November 25, 2012. Ratifying the probationary sworn appointment of Shannon Isen, Fire Lieutenant, Grade 315N, 17.740, hourly in the Division of Fire and Emergency Services, effective February 14, 2013. Ratifying the permanent sworn appointments of David Richardson, Police Sergeant, Grade 315N, in the Division of Police, effective March 3, 2013, and Bradley Williams, Police Sergeant, Grade 315N, in the Division of Police, effective March 3, 2013. Number 26. Number 27. Number 30, a resolution authorizing the mayor on behalf of the urban county government to execute addendum number one to the license application order form and agreement with Rave Wireless Incorporated to provide smart prepare software training and implementation services related to a 911 self-registration portal at an additional cost not to exceed $25,000. Number 31, a resolution authorizing and directing the mayor on behalf of the urban county government to execute an agreement with Lifespan Design Studio for evaluation of two additional sites for a new Lexington Senior Center at a cost not to exceed $9,425. Number 32, a resolution amending Resolution No. 288-2011 to approve the granting of an inducement to Tempur-Pedic International Incorporated and its affiliates. And number 33, a resolution authorizing the mayor on behalf of the urban county government to execute agreements with Stonewall Equestrian Estates Association, Inc., $500, Sandersville Elementary PTA, Inc., $250, Salvation Army, $600, Lexington Sister Cities Programs, Inc., $925, and Downtown Lexington Corporation, $800 for the office of the Irving County Council at a cost not to exceed the sum stated. Thank you, Madam Clerk. Council Member Stannett. Thank you, Mayor. I move to place on the docket of resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute the Neighborhood Action Match Program contracts with various associations. So moved, and I can read them if anyone would like. Second. Thank you, Council Member Stent. We've got a motion and we have a second. Is there any discussion on the motion? All right. Hearing none, then take a vote. All in favor of the motion, please say aye. Aye. Opposed, no. Motion carries. Thank you, Mayor. Vice Mayor Gordon. I have a motion. I move to place on the docket the approval of Mr. Bill O'Meara as Commissioner of Finance. Motion by Vice Mayor Gordon, second by Council Member Massadi. 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. Would you like me to go ahead and give first reading to this? Yes, ma'am. I was just turning the page. Number 34, a resolution authorizing the mayor on behalf of the Urban County Government to execute Neighborhood Action Match Grant Program contracts with Beaumont Residential Association, $10,000, Columbia Heights Neighborhood Association, $10,000, Firebrook Estates Homeowners Association, $10,000. Hamburg Homeowners Association, $10,000. Lansdowne Merrick Neighborhood Association, $7,500. McConnell's Trace Neighborhood Association, $1,890. Quail Run Townhouses Association, $262. Squire Oak Homeowners Association, $2,000. Stuart Hall Homeowners Association, $2,830. Wellington Homeowners Association, $8,114. And William Wells Brown Neighborhood Association, $2,572. for various neighborhood activities and improvements at a cost not to exceed $65,168. And number 35, a resolution confirming the appointment of William O'Mara as Commissioner of the Department of Finance. Thank you, Madam Clerk. Vice Mayor Gordon. I apologize my sign-in isn't working, But I would like to move to suspend the rules and give 33 and 35 second readings. Second. It's a motion by Vice Mayor Gordon, seconded by Council Member Ellinger, to suspend the rules and give a second read to numbers 33 and 35. Is there any discussion on the motion? Okay. Hearing none, then we can take a vote. All in favor, please say aye. Aye. Opposed, no. Motion carries. Any other motions? Yes, sir. Council Member Stennett? Okay. Council Member Stennett? Yes, sir. Thank you, Mayor. I move to suspend the rules and give second reading to number 34, which is the Neighborhood Action Match Grant. I second. Motion by Council Member Stennett, second by Council Member Lawless on number 34. Is there any discussion on the motion? By hearing none, then we can take a vote. All in favor, please say aye. Aye. Opposed, no. Motion carries. Any other motions? Yes. All right. Mr. Horn. If the council will, number 24 needs two readings because it makes conditional offers of employment. Move approval to suspend and give 24 second reading. Motion by Vice Mayor Gordon for second reading on number 24 and a second by Council Member K. Is there any discussion on that motion? All right. Hearing none, then we can take a vote. All in favor, please say aye. Aye. Opposed, no. Motion carries. All right. Any other motions? All right. Okay. If there are none, then, Madam Clerk, whenever you're ready. For a second reading. Resolution number 24 for second reading. A resolution authorizing the Division of Human Resources to make a conditional offer to the following probationary civil service appointments. Chikana Downs, Social Worker, Grade 111E, 1189.68 biweekly in the Division of Adult and Tenant Services, effective upon passage of counsel. Perry White, Equipment Operator Senior, Grade 109N, 12.770, hourly in the Division of Waste Management, effective upon passage of counsel. And Milan Gomez, Equipment Operator Senior, Grade 109N, 12.921, hourly in the Division of Waste Management, effective upon passage of counsel. Number 33. A resolution authorizing the mayor on behalf of the urban county government to execute agreements with Stonewall Equestrian Estates Association, Inc., $500. Sandersville Elementary PTA, Inc., $250. Salvation Army, $600. Lexington Sister Cities Programs, Inc., $925. And Downtown Lexington Corporation, $800 for the office of the urban county council at a cost not to exceed the sums stated. Number 34. $2,000, Stuart Hall Homeowners Association $2,830, Wellington Homeowners Association $8,114, and William Wells Brown Neighborhood Association $2,572 for various neighborhood activities and improvements at a cost not to exceed $65,168. And number 35, a resolution confirming the appointment of William O'Mara as Commissioner of the Department of Finance. Thank you, Madam Clerk. Motion to approve by Council Member Ellinger. Is there a second? Second. Second by Council Member Stennett. Is there any discussion on the motion? All right. Hearing none, then I'll ask the clerk to please call the roll. Mr. Kaye? Yes. Mr. Lane? Yes. Ms. Lawless? Yes. Ms. Mazzotti? Yes. Mr. Myers? Yes. Ms. Scotchfield? Yes. Mr. Stennett? Yes, ma'am. Ms. Akers? Yes. Mr. Beard? Aye. Mr. Clark? Yes. Mr. Ellinger? Yes. Mr. Farmer? Yes. Mr. Ford? Yes. Ms. Gordon? Aye. And Ms. Henson? Yes. Thank you. Thank you, Madam Clerk. The vote reflects passage of the motion. Next on our agenda is for information, communications from the mayor, and does require a motion. Move for approval. Thank you. Motion by Vice Mayor Gordon, second by Council Member Massadi. Is there any discussion on the motion? All right. All in favor, please say aye. Aye. Opposed, no. Motion carries. All right. The next one requires no motion. We have, moving on to announcements First, we have two police disciplinary items Chief Ron Compton is here Chief Compton, Assistant Chief Compton I think we only have one, Mayor That I'm aware of All right, sir The allegation has been made that Sergeant Roy Wilson has committed the offense of misconduct in violation of KRS 95.450 in General Order 73.2H, Operational Rules Section 1.02, and that on the 30th day of November 2012, he was arrested out of state for trespass. That charge was ultimately dismissed. As a result of that, a recommendation of 80-hour suspension without pay was made. All right. Thank you. Thank you, Chief. Vice Mayor Gordon. Oh, I'm sorry. There's no motion yet. I thought, all right, is there a motion? No, approve. Motion by Council Member Stenis, second by Council Member Beard to approve. Is there any discussion on the motion? Vice Mayor Gordon. Council Members, I'm going to recuse on this. And we're required by our rules to say why we recuse on votes. and I'm going to recuse because Roy Wilson has been a personal friend of mine for 40 years. Thank you, Vice Mayor. All right. Is there any further discussion on the motion? 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. And I recuse. And the clerk will note the recusal by Vice Mayor Gordon. All right. Thank you. Chief Compton. The floor is now available for any council members for an announcement. Council Member Farmer. By way of announcement, I would just, again, compliment big-ass fans and tell the council that tomorrow afternoon at 4 o'clock they'll be here to install the new fans that they have graciously provided for the chamber. So I look forward to the opportunity to have that wind fly by faster. And then secondarily, tomorrow, Mayor, I look forward to joining you at 1 o'clock for the press conference across at the, I guess it's at the police headquarters, about narcotics in our city. I think it's a very important topic, and I'm glad you've taken the time to bring folks together. I look forward to being there. Thank you. That's it. Thank you, Mayor. Mayor. I know. Council Member Lane. I'd just like to say the big-ass fence contribution will be a big windfall for the council. Thank you, Council Member Lane, for that observation as well. All right. And, Council Member Farmer, I know that Susan Strub will appreciate that heads up on that one o'clock, that announcement. Yes. I'm working to get in her good graces even now. All right. Does anyone else have anything to offer before public comments? All right. We do have one citizen signed up. It's Billy Mallory, and she is on the way to the podium. Billy Mallory, 549 Mustang Crossing, 1st District. And this has kind of become a moot point since a motion was made and passed about the Neighborhood Action Match grant. But I would still like to express my concern. since we are a neighborhood association that submitted a grant. We submitted it on time, and announcements were supposed to have been made December 31st. And sometime in January, when I received no notification, I called the grants office and they said, oh, that's been delayed because we don't have a sitting committee. You all will be notified by February 28th. So February 28th came and went, and this week received a letter that said there was going to be further delay, which would be in April. Now, I've written a number of grants, and I feel like if those of us who applied followed the guidelines, submitted them on time, that we should have expected, rightfully so, for those to have been granted on time. And I don't know what the delay was, and I'm glad that that has been passed. And hopefully those funds will be released soon because those grants require matching funds. They require community service. And some of those grants, ours in particular, is time-sensitive because we're going to do spring planting. So I'm glad that you all have made that action, and hopefully that will not set a precedent in future times for grants to be delayed. Thank you. Thank you, Ms. Mallory. Thank you very much. That's all who have signed up. There's a motion by Council Member Stenet to adjourn, second by Council Member Ellinger. unless there is an objection, strenuous one, then we will be object, we will adjourn.