# Urban County Council Meeting - January 16, 2014 > Auto-transcribed civic record · January 16, 2014 - **Permalink**: https://meetings.lexingtonky.news/meeting/3212 - **Source video**: https://lfucg.granicus.com/player/clip/3212?view_id=14&redirect=true - **Date**: 2014-01-16 - **Last revised**: July 15, 2026 - **Length**: 5,678 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 January 16, 2014, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers located at 200 E. Main Street, Lexington, Kentucky 40507, with Vice Mayor Gorton presiding. The council addressed 23 agenda items during the meeting, taking 21 motions and votes. The meeting included one public comment and one presentation recognizing Marie Armbruster. The council approved multiple ordinances and resolutions, including measures related to zoning changes, budget amendments, and a comprehensive debt management policy. Several zoning ordinances were approved, including modifications to conditional zoning restrictions and a zone change for agricultural and business properties. The council also approved budget amendments (Schedule No. 37) and adopted a new Comprehensive Debt Management Policy for the Urban County Government. Additionally, the council approved three resolutions accepting construction bids totaling over $3.5 million, including projects for sports field irrigation ($49,000), sewer replacement ($2,346,342.10), and wastewater system improvements ($1,196,338). The council authorized various agreements and grants, including Neighborhood Action Match Grant Program contracts totaling $64,988 across 11 neighborhood associations, an Adopt-A-Spot Program agreement, and a $200,000 Environmental Protection Agency grant application for courthouse remediation. Several ordinances received first readings, including measures to adjust taxicab driver permit fees, modify positions within the Division of Water Quality, and appropriate additional municipal funds (Schedule No. 38). The council also approved a civil service probationary appointment and authorized agreements for electronic monitoring services and neighborhood improvement programs. Communications from the Mayor were presented for both action and informational purposes. ## Attendance **Present:** Farmer, Ford, Gorton, Henson, Kay, Lawless, Massadi, Myers, Gutchfield, Stinnett, Akers, Beard, Clark, and Ellinger **Absent:** Lane **Late:** None ## Votes and Decisions **Ordinances Passed** The council unanimously approved three ordinances on second reading [timestamp: 00:13:54]: - **Ordinance 1330-13**: Zoning change for properties at 760 and 789 Newtown Springs Dr., and 1443 and 1445 Newtown Center Way from A-U, B-6p, and B-1 to modified conditional restrictions. Motion by Farmer, seconded by Myers. Vote: 14-0. Conditional approval with objectors to be heard by February 19, 2014. - **Ordinance 1366-13**: Amendment of budgets to reflect current municipal expenditures and re-appropriation of funds, Schedule No. 37. Motion by Farmer, seconded by Myers. Vote: 14-0. - **Ordinance 1371-13**: Adoption of a Comprehensive Debt Management Policy for the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government. Motion by Farmer, seconded by Myers. Vote: 14-0. **First Readings** Five ordinances received first reading with no recorded votes: - **Ordinance 0011-14**: Zoning change from A-U to B-1 for property at 3939 Tates Creek Rd. [timestamp: 00:14:57]. Approval 6-3; to be heard by March 19, 2014. - **Ordinance 0012-14**: Zoning change from R-3 and P-1 to B-1 for properties at 1009 and 1017 Wellington Way [timestamp: 00:15:47]. Conditional Approval 8-1; public hearing scheduled for February 11, 2014. - **Ordinance 0013-14**: Zoning change from A-U to R-3 and P-1 for property at 3581 Harrodsburg Rd. [timestamp: 00:14:57]. Approval 9-0; to be heard by March 19, 2014. - **Ordinance 1356-13**: Amendment increasing taxicab driver permit fee from $20 to $25 annually [timestamp: 00:15:47]. - **Ordinance 0014-14**: Personnel position changes in the Division of Water Quality [timestamp: 00:16:28]. Appropriating funds via Schedule No. 39; effective upon passage. - **Ordinance 0043-14**: Budget amendment reflecting current expenditures and re-appropriating funds, Schedule No. 38 [timestamp: 00:16:28]. **Resolutions and Appointments** The council unanimously approved multiple second-reading resolutions [timestamp: 00:25:30], including bids for construction projects, grant applications, and service agreements. One resolution (0004-14) authorizing Neighborhood Action Match Grant Program contracts passed 13-0 with one abstention, after amendment to remove the Headley Green Homeowners Association allocation. The council unanimously approved police disciplinary actions [timestamp: 00:51:13] and mayoral board and commission appointments [timestamp: 00:46:55]. ## Budget and Financial Actions The meeting approved the following contracts and grants: **Construction and Infrastructure Projects** * Shillito Sports Field Irrigation project (Resolution 1352-13): $49,000 to JRJ Contracting, LLC * Bob-O-Link Trunk Sewer Replacement Project (Resolution 0018-14): $2,346,342.10 to Free Contracting, Inc. * Expansion Area 2A Wastewater System Improvements Contract 3 - Gravity Sewer Construction (Resolution 0033-14): $1,196,338 to Schroeder Construction, Inc. **Design and Professional Services** * Design services for Replacement Senior Citizens Center (Resolution 0010-14): $158,965 to EOP Architects, PSC * Phase A Design Services for Replacement Fire Station #2 (Resolution 0009-14): $64,880 to Brandstetter Carroll, Inc. **Community and Municipal Services** * Facility usage agreement for Opera House for Kiddie Kapers (Resolution 0002-14): $8,100 to Lexington Center Corp. * Electronic monitoring services and equipment for Division of Community Corrections (Resolution 0016-14): $25,000 to Corrisoft, LLC * Inventory specialist services (Resolution 0005-14): $32,000 to Omnisource Integrated Supply, LLC **Grants and Community Programs** * Neighborhood Action Match Grant Program for 10 associations (Resolution 0004-14): $64,988 to Ashland Neighborhood Association, Aylesford Place Association, Inc., Dove Creek Townhome Owner's Association, Gratz Park Neighborhood Association, Masterson Station Neighborhood Association, Inc., Northside Neighborhood Association, Pinnacle Homeowners Association, Inc., Radcliffe-Marlboro Neighborhood Association, Stonewall Equestrian Estates Association, Inc., and WGPL Neighborhood Association * Adopt-A-Spot Roadway Cleanup Program for 23 organizations (Resolution 0005-14): $26,278.33 * Class A (Neighborhood) Incentive Grant for Stormwater Quality Projects (Resolution 0007-14): $46,640.48 to Waterford II Neighborhood Association, Inc. * Grant application to EPA for environmental remediation at Fayette County Courthouse (Resolution 0008-14): $200,000 to Environmental Protection Agency ## Public Comment [timestamp: 00:49:03] Bernard McCarthy addressed the board regarding the Civic Center redevelopment project and public spending priorities. Mr. McCarthy expressed concern about the allocation of large sums of public money toward rebuilding the Civic Center. He argued that this spending primarily benefits wealthy residents while neglecting other essential infrastructure needs. Specifically, Mr. McCarthy highlighted road improvements and affordable public access as areas that deserve greater public investment but are being overlooked in favor of the Civic Center project. ## Appointments The following appointments and reappointments to various boards and committees were made: **Agricultural Extension District Board** - William E. Hughes was appointed - Frank Penn was reappointed - Thomas F. Rogers, IV was reappointed **Arboretum Advisory Committee** - Timothy C. Brooks was reappointed **Downtown Development Authority Board of Directors** - Mary E. Wright was appointed **Explorium of Lexington Board of Directors** - Aimee B. Miller was appointed - Brent E. O'Neill was appointed **Human Rights Commission** - Theresa S. Parks was appointed - Michael Ades was reappointed - LeTonia A. Jones was reappointed **Library Board of Advisors** - Jeff C. Binford was reappointed - John K. Bohart was reappointed - Kimberly T. Brennen was reappointed - Don M. Burke was reappointed - David P. Kesling was reappointed - Stephanie L. Nallia was reappointed - Marian M. Sims was reappointed **Lyric Theatre and Cultural Arts Center Board of Directors** - Abdul H. Muhammad was reappointed **Neighborhood Action Match Program Review Board** - Walter Gaffield was reappointed **Parks and Recreation Advisory Board** - Jennifer Scutchfield was appointed **Raven Run Citizens Advisory Board** - William J. Baggerman was reappointed - Kathleen Esser was reappointed - Ronan O'Carra was reappointed ## Contested Items **Removal of Headley Green Homeowners Association from Neighborhood Action Match Grant** A resolution regarding the Neighborhood Action Match Grant was amended to remove a $7,500 allocation to the Headley Green Homeowners Association. The removal was necessitated by mix-ups in the area plan. The amendment passed by majority vote. Ms. Mossotti recused herself from this vote. **Conditional Offer to Sherry Sever** An amendment was made to remove a conditional offer to Sherry Sever from consideration. According to the record, Ms. Sever had declined the position. The amendment to remove the conditional offer passed unanimously. ## Presentation - Recognizing Marie Armbruster Marie Armbruster, a senior at Lafayette High School, was recognized for her leadership and environmental advocacy work. [timestamp: 00:07:16] **Recognition and Achievements** Armbruster was honored with a Henry Clay Ambassador plaque in recognition of her accomplishments. Her notable achievements include: * Installing water bottle refill stations in Lexington high schools * Serving as a student facilitator for the Bluegrass Youth Sustainability Council * Being selected to the national Youth Advisory Council of Keep America Beautiful **Outcome** The presentation was approved. ## Minutes of the December 5 and 10, 2013 Council Meetings [timestamp: 00:12:49] The council considered the minutes from the December 5 and 10, 2013 council meetings (Agenda Item 0038-14). No discussion took place regarding the minutes. Mr. Kay moved to approve the minutes, and Mr. Myers seconded the motion. The minutes were approved by unanimous vote. ## An Ordinance changing the zone from an Agricultural Urban (A-U), Neighborhood Business (B-1), and Planned Shopping Center (B-6p) zone with conditional zoning restrictions [timestamp: 00:13:54] This ordinance proposed modifying conditional zoning restrictions for properties zoned Agricultural Urban (A-U), Neighborhood Business (B-1), and Planned Shopping Center (B-6p). The changes would alter existing conditional zoning restrictions while maintaining the underlying zone designations. **Key Speakers** The discussion involved Farmer and Myers. **Outcome** The ordinance was approved by unanimous vote following its second reading. The approval included a condition allowing objectors to be heard by February 19, 2014. ## An Ordinance changing the zone from a Planned Neighborhood Residential (R-3) zon **Ordinance 0012-14** proposed rezoning properties located at 1009 and 1017 Wellington Way. The ordinance would change 0.8108 net acres (1.0549 gross acres) from Planned Neighborhood Residential (R-3) zone to Neighborhood Business (B-1) zone, and would change 0.7561 net acres (0.8127 gross acres) from Professional Office (P-1) zone to Neighborhood Business (B-1) zone. Key speakers on this item included Farmer and Myers [timestamp: 00:15:47]. The ordinance received first reading during this meeting. Following the first reading, the ordinance was ordered placed on file for public inspection. A public hearing on this matter was scheduled for February 11, 2014, allowing the public an opportunity to comment on the proposed zoning changes before any further action. The outcome of this agenda item was first reading, with the ordinance proceeding to the next stage of the legislative process. ## An Ordinance changing the zone from an Agricultural-Urban (A-U) zone to a Neighborhood Business (B-1) zone **Ordinance 0011-14** proposed rezoning 2.79 net acres (5.05 gross acres) of property located at 3939 Tates Creek Road from an Agricultural-Urban (A-U) zone to a Neighborhood Business (B-1) zone. **Key Speakers** The discussion involved Farmer and Myers. **Outcome** The ordinance was given first reading and ordered placed on file for public inspection. [timestamp: 00:14:57] ## An Ordinance changing the zone from an Agricultural-Urban (A-U) zone, to a Planned Neighborhood Residential (R-3) zone **Ordinance Identifier:** 0013-14 **Property Location:** 3581 Harrodsburg Rd. **Proposed Changes:** - 3.57 net acres (3.57 gross acres) from Agricultural-Urban (A-U) zone to Planned Neighborhood Residential (R-3) zone - 1.47 net acres (1.77 gross acres) from Agricultural-Urban (A-U) zone to Professional Office (P-1) zone **Key Speakers:** Farmer, Myers **Outcome:** The ordinance was given first reading and ordered placed on file for public inspection. [timestamp: 00:14:57] ## An Ordinance amending Section 18A-11 of the Code of Ordinances to change the annual fee for a taxicab driver's permit **Ordinance 1356-13** proposed to increase the annual fee for a taxicab driver's permit from twenty dollars ($20.00) per year to twenty-five dollars ($25.00) per year, effective upon passage. **Key Speakers** The discussion involved Farmer and Myers. **Outcome** The ordinance was given first reading and ordered placed on file for public inspection. [timestamp: 00:15:47] ## An Ordinance amending Sections 21-5(2) of the Code of Ordinances, abolishing two **Identifier:** 0014-14 This ordinance proposed amendments to the Code of Ordinances affecting staffing positions within the Division of Water Quality. The measure would abolish the following positions: - Two (2) positions of Electronics/Computer Controls Specialist, Grade 113N - One (1) position of Engineering Technician Sr., Grade 113E - One (1) position of Associate Engineering Technician Principal In their place, the ordinance would create: - One (1) position of Program Specialist, Grade 112E - One (1) position of Microcomputer Support Specialist, Grade 113N - Two (2) positions of Electrician, Grade 114N All positions affected are within the Division of Water Quality. The ordinance included an appropriation of funds pursuant to Schedule No. 39 and was set to take effect upon passage by Council. **Discussion and Outcome** The ordinance was discussed by Council members Farmer and Myers [timestamp: 00:16:28]. The measure received first reading and was ordered placed on file for public inspection. No additional details regarding specific concerns or debate points were documented in the available record. ## An Ordinance amending certain of the Budgets of the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government **Agenda Item 0043-14** This ordinance proposed amendments to the budgets of the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government to reflect current requirements for municipal expenditures, with associated appropriations and re-appropriations of funds under Schedule No. 38. **Discussion and Speakers** The agenda item was addressed by Farmer and Myers [timestamp: 00:16:28]. **Outcome** The ordinance was given first reading and ordered placed on file for public inspection. ## A Resolution accepting the bid of JRJ Contracting, LLC, in the amount of $49,000 This resolution authorized the acceptance of a bid from JRJ Contracting, LLC in the amount of $49,000 for Shillito Sports Field Irrigation work on behalf of the Division of Parks and Recreation. The resolution also authorized the Mayor to execute an agreement with JRJ Contracting, LLC related to the bid. [timestamp: 00:25:30] Key speakers on this item included Henson and Clarke. The resolution was given second reading and approved by unanimous vote after the rules were suspended to allow for expedited consideration. **Outcome:** The resolution was approved. ## A Resolution accepting the bid of Free Contracting, Inc., in the amount of $2,346,342.10 [timestamp: 00:25:30] This resolution authorized the acceptance of a bid from Free Contracting, Inc. in the amount of $2,346,342.10 for the Bob-O-Link Trunk Sewer Replacement Project, which is under the Division of Water Quality. The resolution also authorized the Mayor, on behalf of the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government, to execute an Agreement with Free Contracting, Inc. related to the bid. The resolution received a second reading during the meeting. Key speakers on this item included Henson and Clarke. The resolution was approved by unanimous vote after the rules were suspended to allow for expedited consideration. ## A Resolution accepting the bid of Schroeder Construction, Inc., in the amount of $1,196,338 Resolution 0033-14 concerned the acceptance of a bid from Schroeder Construction, Inc. for wastewater system improvements. The contract, valued at $1,196,338, covers Expansion Area 2A Wastewater System Improvements Contract 3 - Gravity Sewer Construction for the Division of Water Quality. The resolution also authorized the Mayor to execute an agreement with Schroeder Construction, Inc. on behalf of the Urban County Government. Key speakers on this item included Henson and Clarke [timestamp: 00:25:30]. The resolution was given second reading during the meeting. Following suspension of the rules, the measure was put to a vote and approved unanimously by the body. **Outcome:** Approved ## A Resolution authorizing the Div. of Human Resources to make a conditional offer Resolution 0028-14 authorized the Division of Human Resources to make a conditional offer for a Probationary Civil Service Appointment [timestamp: 00:25:30]. **Key Speakers** The discussion involved Henson, Farmer, Clark, and Ford. **Action Taken** The resolution was amended during the meeting to remove the conditional offer to Sherry Sever. Following this amendment, the rules were suspended and the resolution was approved by unanimous vote. **Outcome** The resolution passed unanimously after the requested modification. ## A Resolution authorizing the Mayor, on behalf of the Urban County Government, to This resolution authorized the Mayor to execute Neighborhood Action Match Grant Program Contracts with eleven neighborhood associations for carrying out various neighborhood activities and improvements [timestamp: 00:29:38]. **Grant Recipients and Amounts** The resolution provided funding to the following organizations: - Ashland Neighborhood Association ($2,304) - Aylesford Place Association, Inc. ($2,257) - Dove Creek Townhome Owner's Association ($7,000) - Gratz Park Neighborhood Association ($7,000) - Headley Green Homeowners Association ($7,500) - Masterson Station Neighborhood Association, Inc. ($7,579) - Northside Neighborhood Association ($7,000) - Pinnacle Homeowners Association, Inc. ($7,000) - Radcliffe-Marlboro Neighborhood Association ($7,375) - Stonewall Equestrian Estates Association, Inc. ($7,000) - WGPL Neighborhood Association ($2,973) The total cost was not to exceed $64,988. **Key Speakers and Action** Council members Henson, Lawless, and Akers participated in the discussion of this agenda item. **Amendment and Approval** The resolution was amended during the meeting to remove the Headley Green Homeowners Association allocation. Following this amendment, the council suspended rules and approved the resolution by majority vote. ## A Resolution authorizing the Mayor, on behalf of the Urban County Government, to Execute Adopt-A-Spot Program Agreements **Resolution 0005-14** authorized the Mayor to execute rural and inner city Adopt-A-Spot Program Agreements with various organizations for participation in the Adopt-A-Spot Roadway Cleanup Program, with a cost not to exceed $26,278.33. The resolution received its second reading during the meeting [timestamp: 00:25:30]. Key speakers on this agenda item included Henson and Clarke. The governing body suspended the rules to allow for immediate consideration and approval of the resolution. Following discussion, the resolution was approved by unanimous vote. **Outcome:** The resolution was approved. ## A Resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor, on behalf of the Urban County **Item 0008-14** This resolution authorized the Mayor to execute and submit a Grant Application to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for $200,000 in Federal funds. The grant money was designated for remediation of environmental concerns at the Fayette County Courthouse. **Key Speakers** The discussion involved Henson and Clarke. **Action Taken** The resolution received its second reading. Rules were suspended to allow for immediate consideration. The measure was approved by unanimous vote. **Outcome** The resolution was approved, authorizing the Mayor to proceed with submitting the EPA grant application and providing any additional information the EPA might request in connection with the application. ## A Resolution accepting the response of EOP Architects, PSC, to RFP No. 28-2013 - The body considered a resolution to accept the response of EOP Architects, PSC, to Request for Proposal No. 28-2013 for design services related to a replacement Senior Citizens Center [timestamp: 00:25:30]. The resolution authorized the Mayor, on behalf of the Urban County Government, to execute an agreement with EOP Architects, PSC, for services outlined in the RFP. **Key Details:** - The contract was estimated not to exceed $158,965 for Phase A - The work was requested by the Department of General Services **Action Taken:** The resolution received a second reading. Rules were suspended to allow for immediate consideration. Following discussion led by speakers Henson and Clarke, the body voted unanimously to approve the resolution. **Outcome:** The resolution was approved. ## A Resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor, on behalf of the Urban County Government, to execute an Agreement with Corrisoft, LLC **Identifier:** 0016-14 **Overview** The Urban County Government considered a resolution to authorize the Mayor to execute an agreement with Corrisoft, LLC, for electronic monitoring services and equipment for the Division of Community Corrections. The contract was not to exceed $25,000 for fiscal year 2014. **Action Taken** The resolution received second reading and was approved by unanimous vote. Rules were suspended to allow the measure to proceed [timestamp: 00:25:30]. **Key Participants** Henson and Farmer were the primary speakers on this agenda item. **Outcome** The resolution was approved. ## A Resolution authorizing the Mayor, on behalf of the Urban County Government, to Execute Agreements with Community Organizations **Agenda Item 0022-14** The Urban County Council considered a resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute agreements with three community organizations on behalf of the Urban County Government for the Office of the Urban County Council. The resolution authorized agreements with: - Windham Meadows HOA, Inc. ($500) - The Plantation Neighborhood Association, Inc. ($500) - Women in Worship of Lexington c/o The House of God, Inc. ($675) The total cost did not exceed the sums stated for each organization. **Discussion and Action** Council members Akers and Lawless participated in the discussion of this item [timestamp: 00:25:30]. The Council suspended the rules to allow the resolution to proceed to second reading. Following second reading, the resolution was approved by unanimous vote. **Outcome** The resolution was approved as presented. ## Communications From the Mayor The Mayor's recommendations for appointments and reappointments to various boards and commissions were presented during this agenda item [timestamp: 00:46:55]. **Key Speakers** The discussion involved Lawless and Akers. **Outcome** The Mayor's recommendations for appointments and reappointments to various boards and commissions were approved by unanimous vote. ## Communications From the Mayor (For Information Only) **Agenda Item 0029-14** The Mayor's communications regarding resignations, reinstatements, and temporary appointments were presented to the council for information only. [timestamp: 00:47:57] This agenda item was informational in nature, meaning no action or vote was required from the council. The communications addressed personnel matters including resignations, reinstatements, and temporary appointments, though specific details about individual cases were not included in the available meeting materials. --- ## Decisions - **1330-13** — passed (14-0): Approval of ordinance changing zoning for property at 760 and 789 Newtown Springs Dr., and 1443 and 1445 Newtown Center Way from A-U, B-1, B-6p with conditional restrictions to modified conditional restrictions - **1366-13** — passed (14-0): Amendment of budgets to reflect current municipal expenditures and re-appropriation of funds, Schedule No. 37 - **1371-13** — passed (14-0): Adoption of a Comprehensive Debt Management Policy for the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government - **0012-14** — first_reading: First reading of ordinance changing zoning from R-3 and P-1 to B-1 for properties at 1009 and 1017 Wellington Way; ordered placed on file for public hearing on February 11, 2014 - **0011-14** — first_reading: First reading of ordinance changing zoning from A-U to B-1 for property at 3939 Tates Creek Rd. - **0013-14** — first_reading: First reading of ordinance changing zoning from A-U to R-3 and P-1 for property at 3581 Harrodsburg Rd. - **1356-13** — first_reading: First reading of ordinance amending Section 18A-11 to increase taxicab driver permit fee from $20 to $25 annually - **0014-14** — first_reading: First reading of ordinance amending personnel positions in the Div. of Water Quality: abolishing two Electronics/Computer Controls Specialists, one Engineering Technician Sr., one Associate Engineering Technician Principal; creating one Program Specialist, one Microcomputer Support Specialist, and two Electricians - **0043-14** — first_reading: First reading of ordinance amending budgets to reflect current expenditures and re-appropriating funds, Schedule No. 38 - **1352-13** — passed (14-0): Second reading of resolution accepting bid of JRJ Contracting, LLC for Shillito Sports Field Irrigation at $49,000 - **0018-14** — passed (14-0): Second reading of resolution accepting bid of Free Contracting, Inc. for Bob-O-Link Trunk Sewer Replacement Project at $2,346,342.10 - **0033-14** — passed (14-0): Second reading of resolution accepting bid of Schroeder Construction, Inc. for Expansion Area 2A Wastewater System Improvements Contract 3 at $1,196,338 - **0028-14** — passed (14-0): Second reading of resolution authorizing conditional offers to multiple probationary civil service appointments; amended to remove Sherry Sever - **0004-14** — passed (13-0): Second reading of resolution authorizing Neighborhood Action Match Grant Program contracts with 11 associations; amended to remove Headley Green Homeowners Association - **0005-14** — passed (14-0): Second reading of resolution authorizing Adopt-A-Spot Program agreements with 23 organizations at $26,278.33 - **0008-14** — passed (14-0): Second reading of resolution authorizing grant application to EPA for $200,000 to remediate environmental concerns at Fayette County Courthouse - **0010-14** — passed (14-0): Second reading of resolution accepting bid of EOP Architects, PSC for design services for Replacement Senior Citizens Center at $158,965 - **0016-14** — passed (14-0): Second reading of resolution authorizing agreement with Corrisoft, LLC for electronic monitoring services at $25,000 - **0022-14** — passed (14-0): Second reading of resolution authorizing agreements with three neighborhood associations for Office of the Urban County Council at $1,675 - **0032-14** — passed (14-0): Approval of communications from the Mayor recommending appointments and reappointments to various boards and commissions - **0001-14** — passed (14-0): Approval of police disciplinary actions: 30-hour suspension for Sergeant Jonathan Bastion, 40-hour suspension for Officer Derek Wallace, written reprimand and penalties for Officer Benjamin Riggs --- ## Full transcript Music Thank you. So before we start and ask the clerk to call the roll, I will say that the vice mayor and I both were asked to attend an event tonight that the governor is in town for. And we started to flip a coin, but the vice mayor offered graciously to chair the meeting, and I accepted. So I'll turn the meeting over to Vice Mayor Gordon. Thank you, Vice Mayor. Thank you. All right. Madam Clerk, will you call the roll, please? Mr. Farmer? Mr. Ford? Here. Ms. Gordon? Ms. Gordon? Here. Thank you. Ms. Henson? Here. Mr. Kay? Here. Mr. Lane? Ms. Lawless? Here. Ms. Massadi? Here. Mr. Myers? Here. Ms. Gutchfield? Here. Mr. Stennett? Ms. Mayer. Ms. Akers? Yes. Mr. Beard? Present. Mr. Clark? I'm here. And Mr. Ellinger? Here. Thank you. Thank you very much. I don't believe I see our father, who was supposed to do the invocation. so if you could all please stand we'll have a moment of silence thank you And at this time, I'll ask Marie Armbruster to join me at the podium for a very special presentation. You can come right up here. It's okay. Today we're honoring Marie Armbruster as a Henry Clay Ambassador. Marie is a senior at Lafayette High School, and she is a student facilitator for the Bluegrass Youth Sustainability Council, which is a group of students representing eight Lexington High Schools that undertakes a variety of local projects each year. She plays varsity soccer for Lafayette. She's an oboist in the Central Kentucky Youth Orchestra Symphony Orchestra, Lafayette High School Wind Symphony, and the Kentucky All-State Band. She studies French and Spanish and has participated in our Lexington Sister Cities Exchange Program. She plans to study chemical engineering next year, but hasn't yet picked a college. We're honoring Marie for her contributions in the field of sustainability and waste reduction. The Bluegrass Youth Sustainability Council, made up of 30 environmentally conscious students from the city's high schools, recently developed plans to put water bottle refilling stations in each of the city's high schools. Council members figured students could significantly reduce the number of discarded plastic containers at landfills if they refilled their water bottles instead of throwing away empty bottles. Marie led the way. The estimate by Fayette County Public Schools was that after one full year, 128,750 fewer non-biodegradable plastic bottles would be going into area landfills. That's a lot of bottles. And as if that was not enough to deserve an award, Keep America Beautiful selected 10 high school students from across the United States to serve on its second National Youth Advisory Council, and Marie is one of those ten in our country. The Youth Council, supported by a generous grant from the Wrigley Company Foundation, creates the framework for youth engagement with Keep America Beautiful, building on the model of youth leadership in Keep America Beautiful local and state affiliates. So we want to congratulate Marie for her local leadership and her upcoming national leadership. Congratulations, and on behalf of Mayor Gray, I present you this Henry Clay Ambassador plaque. Thank you for all your honor. And we'll take a picture. I'd like to ask Marie if she wants to say a few words, and then we'll take a photo with the council. Mostly I would just like to say thank you. I obviously have not done this alone. I work with the energy and curriculum coordinator for Fayette County Public Schools, Tracene Logsdon, all the time. She's been a great mentor for this. She helped us work on the logistics of this project with maintenance in Fayette County Public Schools. And I work with 30 other high school students who are equally passionate about sustainability. We just had a meeting on Tuesday, and it was great. We had Jim Embry speak to us. He does so much for sustainability here in Lexington and in the nation. So just a thank you to all the teachers and mentors who have helped me get to where I am. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you very much. Give me a hand. Thank you. Thank you very much. Congratulations. It's great. All right. Thank you so much. Do I hear a motion to approve the December 5th and 10th minutes? So move. All those in favor, please say aye. Aye. Anyone opposed? All right, that motion carries. Now, if I could ask the clerk to please read the second readings of ordinances. Ordinance number one, an ordinance changing the zone from an agricultural urban AU neighborhood business B1 and planned shopping center B6P zone with conditional zoning restrictions to an agricultural urban AU neighborhood business B1 and planned shopping center B6P zone with modified conditional zoning restrictions for 29.96 net to 30.77 gross acres for property located at 760 and 789 Newtown Springs Drive and 1443 and 1445 Newtown Center Way, Urban County Planning Commission, Council District 1. Number two, 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 number 37. And number three, an ordinance adopting a comprehensive debt management policy for the Lexington Fayette Urban County Government. Thank you. Do I hear a motion? All those in favor say aye. Aye. And will you take the roll? I mean the vote. Not the vote. Mr. Farmer? Yes on all. Mr. Ford? Yes. Ms. Gorton? Aye. Ms. Henson? Yes. Mr. Kaye? Yes. Ms. Lawless? Yes. Ms. Massadi? Yes. Mr. Myers? Yes. Ms. Gutchfield? Yes. Mr. Stinnett? Yes, ma'am. Ms. Akers? Yes. Mr. Beard? Aye. Mr. Clark? Yes. And Mr. Ellinger? Yes. Thank you. Thank you. Those pass unanimously. Lastly, will you please do first reading of ordinances? Ordinance number four, an ordinance changing the zone from an agricultural urban AU zone to a neighborhood business B1 zone for 2.79 net, 5.05 gross acres for property located at 3939 Tates Creek Road, Greer Lance Company, Smyrna number 2, LLC, Council District 4. Number five, an ordinance changing the zone from an agricultural urban AU zone to a planned neighborhood residential R3 zone for 3.57 net, 3.57 gross acres, and from an agricultural urban AU zone to a professional office P1 zone for 1.47 net, 1.77 gross acres for property located at 3581 Harrodsburg Road, Dr. Andrew Schroyer, DVM, Council District 10. Number six, an ordinance changing the zone from a planned neighborhood residential R3 zone to a neighborhood business B1 zone for 0.8108 net 1.0549 gross acres and from a professional office P1 zone to a neighborhood business B1 zone for 0.7561 net 0.8127 gross acres for properties located at 1009 and 1017 Wellington Way RTA Family Trust Royce G. Pulliam Trustee Council District 10. Number 7, an ordinance amending Section 18A11 of the Code of Ordinances to change the annual fee for a taxi cab driver's permit from $20 per year to $25 per year effective upon passage. Number 8. And Ordinance No. 9, 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. Thank you. Are there any motions to suspend the rules or any walk-ons? I see none. All right, we'll move right along to first reading of resolutions. Thank you. Before you read number three, Council Member Myers asked to speak. Thank you, Vice Mayor. Do we have somebody from Purchasing here? So this is a project that the council voted to rebid, correct? Yes. Are we, and I see Mr. Martin here too, are we on track to be able to complete the work without any problems? I'll let Charlie answer that one. Okay. with the grace of god and good weather i i yes i would hope so i mean we're that's why we're here back uh when last time i spoke to you that we would have this ready rebid and back in front of you when you returned and and so it won't go any faster than this um i'm sure most of you know we'll be asking for two readings tonight on this one so we can try to get this accelerated as much possible. Okay, yes, I'm going to make the motion to do that at the appropriate time. So I just want the taxpayers to know that when we rebid this, the original bid was the original bid that we accepted taking the second bid was $2.6 million and some change. And the new bid was $2.346. And so by rebidding this and getting this right, and I think doing the right thing policy wise, we've saved the taxpayers $260,685. And so I want to thank the council for using the analogy that we had as that instant replay and getting more information, taking a second look at this, and then the mayor also for breaking the tie that allowed us to rebid this. I also want to thank the administration for getting it done expeditiously so that we can get the project done. Thank you, Vice Mayor. You're welcome. Resolution number three. A resolution accepting the bid of free contracting incorporated in the amount of $2,346,342.10 for the Bobolink Trunk Sewer Replacement Project for the Division of Water Quality and authorizing the Mayor on behalf of the Lexington Fayette Urban County Government to execute an agreement with free contracting incorporated related to the bid. Number four. A resolution accepting the bid of Radio Communications Systems Incorporated, doing business as RCS Communications, establishing a price contract for an emergency vehicle lighting and siren system for the Division of Police. Number five. A resolution accepting the bid of Schroeder Construction Incorporated in the amount of $1,196,338 for the Expansion Area 2A Wastewater System Improvements Contract 3, Gravity Sewer Construction, for the Division of Water Quality, and authorizing the mayor on behalf of the urban county government to execute an agreement with Schroeder Construction Incorporated related to the bid. Number six, a resolution ratifying the probationary civil service appointments of Roy Comston, Community Corrections Sergeant, grade 112N, 23.579 hourly, Stephen Ferguson, Community Corrections Captain, grade 115E, 200522.58 biweekly, Richard Franz, Community Corrections Sergeant, Grade 112N, 23.579 Hourly. Sean Hubbard, Community Corrections Lieutenant, Grade 114E, 2143.20 Biweekly, all in the Division of Community Corrections, effective December 30, 2013. Jody Evans, Breathing Apparatus Manager, Grade 114E, 2100.72 Biweekly, in the Division of Fired Emergency Services, effective January 27, 2014. Mark Mabson, Public Service Supervisor, Senior, Grade 114E, 1,935.84 biweekly, Ronald Warner, Public Service Supervisor Senior, Grade 114E, 1,756.40 biweekly, both in the Division of Waste Management, effective December 2, 2013. Susan Pluger, Director of Environmental Policy, Grade 122E, 3,357.84 biweekly in the Division of Environmental Policy, effective January 27, 2014. Elizabeth Strong, Early Child Care Teacher, Grade 110E, 1,105.20 biweekly in the Division of Family Services, effective January 6, 2014. Nelson Wright, Skilled Tradesworker Senior, Grade 112N, 22.317, hourly in the Division of Parks and Recreation, effective January 27, 2014. Ratifying the Permanent Civil Service Appointments of Anthony Hawkins, Recreation Supervisor, Grade 110E, 1,359.02 biweekly, effective December 15, 2013. Okesha Wilson, Staff Assistant Senior, Grade 108 N, 12.350 Hourly, effective January 2, 2014, both in the Division of Parks and Recreation. Garland Neal Martin, Trade Supervisor, Grade 113 N, 23.112 Hourly, effective December 17, 2013. Robert Morgan, Vehicle and Equipment Mechanic Apprentice, Grade 107 N, 12.013 Hourly, effective January 22, 2014. Robert Polcini, Skilled Trades Worker, Grade 111N, 15.508 hourly, effective December 3, 2013. James Ratliff, Skilled Trades Worker, Grade 111N, 21.467 hourly, effective December 3, 2013. Frank White, Paint and Body Technician, Grade 111N, 22.533 hourly, effective January 6, 2014. In the Division of Facilities and Fleet Management, Amy Baker, Program Administrator, Grade 117E, 2268.96 biweekly. In the Department of Social Services, effective December 17, 2013. Beth Belden, Human Resources Analyst, Grade 115E, 100727.04, biweekly in the Division of Human Resources, effective December 17, 2013. Laurie Jackson, Administrative Specialist, Grade 110N, 17.674, hourly in the Division of Planning, effective January 1, 2014. Stephen Prock, Deputy Council Clerk, Grade 116E, 100740.64, biweekly in the Council Clerk's Office, effective January 1, 2014, ratifying the voluntary demotion of James York Telecommunicator Senior, Grade 111N, 15.750, hourly in the Division of Police, effective December 30, 2013. And Council Member Clark wishes to speak. Thank you, Vice Mayor. I move to amend item number 7 on the docket under first reading resolutions to delete the conditional offer to the following probationary civil service appointment of Sherry Seaver as Information Systems Specialist Senior. So move. Second. We have a motion by Council Member Clark, second by Council Member Ford, to amend number seven to remove Sherry Seaver, Information Systems Specialist Senior. Any questions or discussion? All those in favor, please say aye. Aye. Anyone opposed? That motion passes. I think there are some questions by Council members about why it was amended. My understanding is that she turned down the job. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. the Division of Waste Management, effective upon passage of counsel. William Hamilton, trades worker, grade 107 N, 12.299 hourly, effective upon passage of counsel. Benjamin Razor, Information Systems Specialist, grade 111 N, 18.174 hourly, effective January 20, 2014, both in the Division of Parks and Recreation. Larray Cole, Child Care Program Aid, grade 107 N, 16.391 hourly in the Division of Family Services, effective upon passage of counsel. Stephanie Wright, Personal Protective Equipment Manager, Grade 114N, 25.559 hourly in the Division of Fire and Emergency Services, effective upon passage of council. Van Cornette, Skilled Trades Worker, Grade 111N, 15.818 hourly in the Division of Community Corrections, effective January 27, 2014. Resolution No. 8, a resolution amending Section 1 of Resolution No. 576, 2013, adding Fidel Sangu-Tiboyo Environmental Inspector, Grade 113N, 16.843 hourly in the Division of Water Quality, effective upon passage of Council, and amending Section 3 of Resolution No. 576, 2013, removing Fidel Sangu-Tiboyo Environmental Inspector, Grade 113N, 16.843 hourly in the Division of Water Quality, effective October 21, 2013. Number 9, a resolution amending Section 2 of Resolution No. 318, 2013, relating to the second renewal of the Engineering Services Agreement with Tetra Tech Incorporated to provide annual program management services for consent decree implementation and MS4 permit compliance to change the accounting line from 4051-303-204-71205 to 4052-303-204-71205. Number 10, 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 Hazardous Devices Training Project through June 30, 2014, at no cost to the Urban County Government. Number 11, a resolution authorizing the extension of the performance time for the Traffic Signal Timing Project for the Fiscal Year 2014 Intelligent Transportation System Congestion Management System Traffic Improvements Project and authorizing the mayor or his designee on behalf of the Urban County Government to execute any necessary amendment to the Engineering Services Agreement or related document with URS Corporation related to the extension of time. Number 12, a resolution authorizing the mayor on behalf of the Urban County Government to execute a facility usage agreement with Lexington Center Corporation for use of the Opera House for kitty capers at a cost not to exceed $8,100. Yes. Councilmember Henson has an amendment to number 13. Thank you, Vice Mayor. I move to amend Resolution No. 0004-14 on the docket to remove Healy Green Homeowners Associations in the amount of $7,500. Do I have a second? Is there discussion of the motion? If you would, I can provide an explanation. There were some mix-ups with this particular project between some of the property owners that will be affected by the area plan. So they're going to go back and take a look, and it will come back to the council once they get that worked out. So hopefully soon. Thank you. Thank you. Any other questions or discussion? All those in favor, please say aye. Aye. Anyone opposed? All right, that motion passes. Northside Neighborhood Association, $7,000. Pinnacle Homeowners Association, Inc., $7,000. Radcliffe Marlboro Neighborhood Association, $7,375. Stonewall Equestrian Estates Association, Inc., $7,000. And WGPL Neighborhood Association, $2,973 for carrying out various neighborhood activities and improvements at a cost not to exceed $64,988. Resolution number 14. A resolution authorizing the mayor on behalf of the urban county government to execute a contract with Omnisource Integrated Supply LLC for inventory specialist services at a cost not to exceed $32,000. Number 15. A resolution authorizing and directing the mayor on behalf of the urban county government to execute rural and inner city adopt-a-spot program agreements with Christ United Methodist Church, $1,304.12. Bluegrass Chapter Order of Demolay, $1,332.32. Paul Lawrence Dunbar Cross Country, $1,103.60. Christ Centered Church, BSA No. 59, $1,567.20. Bryan Station High School Wrestling and Boys Soccer, $1,265.40. Emmanuel Baptist Church, BSA No. 41, $1,231.68. BSA Troop No. 98, $1,157.40. Beaumont Presbyterian, BSA No. 279, $1,038.28. Christian Youth Fellowship, $1,942.48. Phillips Memorial Church, $2,191.56 Greater Faith Apostolic Church, $523 First United Methodist Church, BSA Troop No. 1789, $772 Boy Scout Troop No. 103, $400 El Shaddai Temple, House of Yahweh, $1,992.32 Boy Scout Troop No. 186, $360 El Shaddai Temple, House of Yahweh, $448.28 Tate's Creek Presbyterian Church, BSA No. 226, $921.44. Disney Store Team and BSA No. 1789, $636.12. Lexington Swingers Golf Club Incorporated, $1,616. JRC Crew, $728, $1,023.13. El Shaddai Temple House of Yahweh, $1,472. And JRC Crew, $728, $1,980. for participation in the Adopt-a-Spot Roadway Cleanup Program at a cost not to exceed $26,278.33. Number 16, a resolution authorizing the mayor on behalf of the urban county government to execute an agreement awarding a Class A neighborhood incentive grant to Waterford II Neighborhood Association Incorporated for stormwater quality projects at a cost not to exceed $46,640.48. Number 17, a resolution authorizing and directing the mayor on behalf of the urban county government to execute and submit a grant application to the Environmental Protection Agency and to provide any additional information requested in connection with this grant application, which grant funds are in the amount of $200,000 federal funds and are for remediation of environmental concerns at the Fayette County Courthouse. Number 18, a resolution accepting the response of Branstetter Carroll, Inc. to RFP No. 30, 2013, Phase A, Design Services of the Replacement Fire Station No. 2, and authorizing the mayor on behalf of the Urban County Government to execute an agreement with Branstetter Carroll, Inc. to provide services related to the RFP at a cost not to exceed $64,880 for the Department of General Services. Number 19, a resolution accepting the response of EOP Architects PSC to RFP No. 28-2013, Design Services for Replacement Senior Citizen Center, and authorizing the mayor on behalf of the urban county government to execute an agreement with EOP Architects PSC to provide services related to the RFP at a cost estimated not to exceed $158,965 for Phase A for the Department of General Services. Number 20, a resolution authorizing and directing the mayor on behalf of the Urban County Government to execute an agreement with Corusoft LLC for electronic monitoring services and equipment for the Division of Community Corrections at a cost not to exceed $25,000 for fiscal year 2014. Number 21, a resolution authorizing the mayor on behalf of the Urban County Government to execute agreements with Wyndham Meadows HOA Incorporated, $500, the Plantation Neighborhood Association Incorporated, $500, and Women in Worship of Lexington Care of the House of God Incorporated $675 for the Office of the Urban County Council at a cost not to exceed the sums stated. Thank you so much. Are there any walk-ons? Do you have a walk-on? Is yours a walk-on? Okay. All right. Then I'll go to Councilmember Farmer. Vice Mayor, I have three. I was going to ask for a motion to give second readings to. The first one is number one. This is the bid for the Shiltoe sports field irrigation, which gets that project underway and gets those fields closer to being used. So I would move to spend the rules to give a second reading to number one. Okay. Shall we? We'll go ahead and vote on that since it's had a second. Sure. All those in favor of giving number one a second reading, say aye. Aye. Anyone opposed? All right. So you want to do these next two just together? Yes. These have both been brought by the administration to ask for two. The first one is number five, a resolution accepting the bid of Schroeder Construction for the Expansion Area 2A Wastewater System Improvement to get that underway, total 1.196. I would move on that one. And on the design part for number 19, the resolution accepting the EOP architects for their design work for the new Senior Citizen Center to keep that moving forward. So I would so move to give two readings, number 5 and number 19. I have a second from Council Member Ellinger. All those in favor, please say aye. Aye. Anyone opposed? Aye. Thank you. You're welcome. Council Member Myers. Thank you, Vice Mayor. I'd like to move to give a second reading to number 3 so that we can get this project moving. Second. I have a motion by Council Member Myers, second by Council Member Ellinger. All those in favor, please say aye. Aye. Anyone opposed? That motion passes. Council Member Henson. Thank you, Vice Mayor. I move to suspend the rules and give second reading to number 7 and number 20. And both of these are at the recommendation of the administration. All right. I have a motion to suspend the rules on 7 and 20. Do I hear seconds? Second. Second by Mr. Farmer. Any discussion? All those in favor, please say aye. Aye. Anyone opposed? That motion passes. Council Member Stennett. Thank you, Vice Mayor. I'd like to ask for a second read on item number 17. This is the grant for the old courthouse to the EPA. This is so we can go ahead and get the grant filed. So moved. Second. I have a second by Council Member Ellinger. Any questions or discussion? All those in favor, please say aye. Aye. Anyone opposed? That motion passes. Thank you. Council Member Akers. Thank you, Vice Mayor. I move to suspend the rules and request second reading for numbers 13, 15, and 21. These are all agreements with neighborhood associations and nonprofits for MDF funds. And I'm sure that a lot of them have been waiting throughout our Christmas break, holiday break. 13, 15, and 21. Yes, ma'am. And I have a second from Council Member Lawless. Any discussion? All those in favor, please say aye. Aye. Anyone opposed? Vice Mayor, I need to recuse on number 13. Recuse on number 13 for the second reading? Okay. Madam Clerk, you got that. Okay. Any other motions? All right. Let's review these 1, 3, 5, 7, 13, 15, 17, 19, 20, and 21. And they've all had motions, so if you'll go ahead and read those, please. Resolution number one, a resolution accepting the bid of JRJ Contracting LLC in the amount of $49,000 for Gelatoe Sports Field Irrigation for the Division of Parks and Recreation and authorizing the mayor on behalf of the Urban County Government to execute an agreement with JRJ Contracting LLC related to the bid. Number three, a resolution accepting the bid of Free Contracting Incorporated in the amount of $2,346,342.10 for the Boba Link Trunk Sewer Replacement Project for the Division of Water Quality and authorizing the Mayor on behalf of the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government to execute an agreement with free contracting incorporated related to the bid. Number seven. A resolution authorizing the Division of Human Resources to make a conditional offer to the following probationary civil service appointments. Jeffrey Allen, Public Service Worker, Grade 106N, 11.775 Hourly. Willis Barnett, Public Service Worker Senior, Grade 107N, 11.845 hourly. Ronnie Seawright, Public Service Worker Senior, Grade 107N, 11.845 hourly, all in the Division of Water Quality, effective upon passage of council. Michael Cook, Property and Evidence Technician, Grade 111N, 21.751 hourly, effective upon passage of council. Rebecca Gooch, Information Systems Specialist Senior, Grade 114E, 1,694.56 biweekly, effective January 27, 2014. Michael Sauter, evidence technician, grade 112N, 18.659 hourly, effective January 27, 2014, all in the Division of Police. Justin Blanton, public service worker, senior, grade 107N, 11.845 hourly. Frank Parnas, public service worker, senior, grade 107N, 13.279 hourly. John Scott, trades worker, senior, grade 109N, 16.110 hourly. Randall Wilson, public service worker, senior, grade 107N, 12.083 hourly, all in the Division of Streets and Roads, effective upon passage of counsel. Rodriguez Livers, Equipment Operator Senior, Grade 109N, 13.025 hourly. Vladimir Medanovic, Equipment Operator Senior, Grade 109N, 13.025 hourly, both in the Division of Waste Management, effective upon passage of counsel. William Hamilton, Tradesworker, Grade 107N, 12.299 hourly, effective upon passage of counsel. Benjamin Razor, Information System Specialist, Grade 111N, 18.174 hourly, effective January 20, 2014, both in the Division of Parks and Recreation. Leray Cole, Child Care Program Aid, Grade 107 N, 16.391, hourly in the Division of Family Services, effective upon passage of counsel. Stephanie Wright, Personal Protective Equipment Manager, Grade 114 N, 25.559, hourly in the Division of Fire and Emergency Services, effective upon passage of counsel. Van Cornett, Skilled Trades Worker, Grade 111 N, 15.818, hourly in the Division of Community Corrections, effective January 27, 2014. Number 13. A resolution authorizing the mayor on behalf of the Urban County Government to execute Neighborhood Action Match Grant Program contracts with Ashland Neighborhood Association, $2,304. Aylesford Place Association Incorporated, $2,257. Dove Creek Townhome Owners Association, $7,000. Gratz Park Neighborhood Association, $7,000. Masterson Station Neighborhood Association Incorporated $7,579, Northside Neighborhood Association $7,000, Pinnacle Homeowners Association Incorporated $7,000, Radcliffe Marlboro Neighborhood Association $7,375, Stonewall Equestrian Estates Association Incorporated $7,000, and WGPL Neighborhood Association $2,973 for carrying out various neighborhood activities and improvements at a cost not to exceed $64,988. Number 15. $1,265.40. Emanuel Baptist Church, BSA number 41, $1,231.68. BSA Troop number 98, $1,157.40. Beaumont Presbyterian, BSA number 279, $1,038.28. Christian Youth Fellowship, $1,942.48. Phillips Memorial Church, $2,191.56. Greater Faith Apostolic Church, $523. First United Methodist Church BSA Troop No. 1789, $772. Boy Scout Troop No. 103, $400. El Shaddai Temple House of Yahweh, $1,992.32. Boy Scout Troop No. 186, $360. El Shaddai Temple House of Yahweh, $448.28. Tates Creek Presbyterian Church BSA No. 226, $921.44. Disney Store Team and BSA No. 1789, $636.12. Lexington Swingers Golf Club Incorporated, $1,616. JRC Crew, $728. $1,023.13. El Shaddai Temple House of Yahweh, $1,472. And JRC Crew, $728. $1,980 for participation in the Adopt-A-Spot Roadway Cleanup Program at a cost not to exceed $26,278.33. Let's see. Number 17. A resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor on behalf of the Urban County Government to execute and submit a grant application to the Environmental Protection Agency and to provide any additional information requested in connection with this grant application, which grant funds are in the amount of $200,000 federal funds and are for remediation of environmental concerns at the Fayette County Courthouse. Number 19 A resolution accepting the response of EOP Architects PSC to RFP No. 28-2013, Design Services for Replacement Senior Citizen Center, and authorizing the mayor on behalf of the Urban County Government to execute an agreement with EOP Architects PSC to provide services related to the RFP at a cost estimated not to exceed $158,965 for Phase A for the Department of General Services. Number 20. A resolution authorizing and directing the mayor on behalf of the Urban County Government to execute an agreement with Corasoft LLC for electronic monitoring services and equipment for the Division of Community Corrections at a cost not to exceed $25,000 for fiscal year 2014. Number 21, a resolution authorizing the mayor on behalf of the Urban County Government to execute agreements with Wyndham Meadows HOA Incorporated, $500, the Plantation Neighborhood Association Incorporated, $500, and Women in Worship of Lexington Care of the House of God Incorporated, $675, for the office of the Urban County Council at a cost not to exceed the sum stated. Thank you. Do I hear a motion? Move approval. Second. All right. Thank you so much. Will you call the roll, please? Take the vote. There's already a call. I can't get that. Mr. Farmer? Aye. Mr. Ford? Yes. Ms. Gorton? Aye. Ms. Henson? Yes. Mr. Kay? Yes. Ms. Lawless? Yes. Ms. Massadi? Yes and all, but 13. Recuse on 13. Thank you. Mr. Myers? Yes. Ms. Gutchfield? Yes. Mr. Stennett? Yes, ma'am. Ms. Akers? Yes. Mr. Beard? Aye. Mr. Clark? Yes. And Mr. Ellinger? Yes. Thank you. Thank you. Those all passed 14-0 with one recusal. Do I hear a motion on communications from the mayor? I have a motion from Council Member Lawless, second from Council Member Akers. Are there any questions or discussion on the motion? All those in favor, please say aye. Anyone opposed? That motion passes. And then there are the communications from the mayor for information only. and now we are to announcements. Do Councilmembers have any announcements? Log in, please. Councilmember Massadi. For some of you who had the opportunity to work with Betty Bias, who was one of our aides, her daughter called me today and she passed away. Suddenly, she lived in Texas, and I just wanted to let some of those know that worked with Betty, Betty was the best. in 19 yes she passed away I believe in 1997 when I came on we had two or three aides for 15 of us and Betty was one of one aid for five of us and made a birthday cake for every one of us never forgot and she was just a great lady always a smile on her face and willing to do everything but her daughter called me today so just let you all know that and our best to her family and our respects. Thank you. I appreciate knowing that. She handled about the work of several council members, and we all always looked forward to her birthday cakes. Thank you. Does anyone else have an announcement? All right. I would just like to welcome our coroner. It's not every day we get the coroner, and Gary Ginn and his deputy, John Cox, with us. Welcome. We hope you're not taking any of us with you. So with that, with that, is there anyone signed up for public comment? All right. One person. Happy New Year. Happy New Year to you, too. For the record, my name is Bernard McCarthy. My address is 515 Harry Street. I just want to point out once again that the vast sums of money that this government threatens to spend on tearing down and rebuilding parts of the Civic Center complex is downright upsetting to those of us who, even before paying taxes to this government, can't afford the price of basketball tickets or concert tickets, and all the money you're going to pour into that place won't bring those ticket prices down to a level where ordinary working stiffs like me could afford them. But you might make us resent the daylights out of every cent you charge us in taxes if you go throwing it away on frills for the rich, when it should be getting put into ordinary infrastructure, such as lengthening our dead-end streets to make them go somewhere and connect. That wouldn't bring down basketball ticket or concert ticket prices either, but it might shave down the vast fortune I spend on gasoline getting places. It might also mean on days when the temperature is right in the mid-20s but there's no precipitation or ice on the pavements. Maybe I could pedal to a few more places instead of having to drive to them if I had a short, direct route. Thank you, Mr. McCarthy. Was there anyone else who wished to speak? Okay. We have a police disciplinary hearing request. Yes, ma'am, if it please the council, we have three matters. The first arises out of an allegation made on October 2, 2013. regarding Sergeant Jonathan Bastion, employee number 43208, that he violated General Order 73-2H, Section 1.48, which is inappropriate action. In conclusion of that investigation, the employee met with Chief Ronnie Bastion and accepted a 30-hour suspension without pay. That recommended discipline has also been approved by the Public Safety Commissioner, Clay Mason. Do I hear a motion? I have motion and second by Councilmember Farmer. Any discussion? All those in favor, please say aye. Aye. Anyone opposed? That motion passes. The second regards an allegation made on October 28th involving Officer Derek Wallace, employee number 42829, that he was in violation of General Order 73-2H, Section 1.09, Dereliction of Duty and Section 1.07, Courtesy. At the conclusion of that investigation, the employee met with Chief Ronnie Bastin and accepted a 40-hour suspension without pay. That discipline has been approved by Public Safety Commissioner Clay Mason as well. Do I hear a motion? Council Member Kay moved approval. Council Member Myers seconded. Any discussion? All those in favor, please say aye. Aye. Anyone opposed? That motion passes. The third matter arises out of an allegation on November 6, 2013, against Officer Benjamin Riggs, employee number 49215, that he was in violation of General Order 73-2H, Operational Rules, Section 1.40, At-Fault Collisions. At the conclusion of that investigation, the employee met with Chief Ronnie Bastin and accepted a written reprimand, an 80-hour loss of take-home fleet privileges, and driver retraining. That recommended discipline has been approved by Public Safety Commissioner Clay Mason. Do I? Council Member Farmer moves and Council Member Kay seconds. Is there any question or discussion? All those in favor, please say aye. Aye. Anyone opposed? All right. That passes. Thank you. Thank you so much. Is there anything else? All right. We have a motion to adjourn. All those in favor, say aye. We are adjourned. Thank you so much. Thank you.