# Urban County Council Meeting - February 26, 2015 > Auto-transcribed civic record · February 26, 2015 - **Permalink**: https://meetings.lexingtonky.news/meeting/3593 - **Source video**: https://lfucg.granicus.com/player/clip/3593?view_id=14&redirect=true - **Date**: 2015-02-26 - **Last revised**: February 26, 2015 - **Length**: 8,805 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 Urban County Council met on February 26, 2015, at 6:00 PM in the Council Chambers at Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government, 200 E. Main St, Lexington, KY 40507. During the meeting, the Council addressed four agenda items and took five motions and votes. The Council heard one public comment. All four agenda items were approved during the session: * An ordinance amending the authorized strength by abolishing one Unclassified Civil Service Position * An ordinance amending certain budgets of the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government * An amendment to bond refunding ordinance * A resolution accepting the bid of Classic Clean Pro, LLC ## Attendance The following individuals were present at the meeting on February 26, 2015: * Bill Farmer, Jr. * Ed Lane * Steve Kay * Kevin Stinnett * Peggy Henson * Chris Ford * Shevawn Akers * Jennifer Mossotti * Jennifer Scutchfield * Richard Moloney * Amanda Bledsoe * Jake Gibbs * Susan Lamb * Angela Evans * Fred Brown No absences or late arrivals were recorded. ## Votes and Decisions **Motion 0244-15: Approval of February 12, 2015 Council Meeting Minutes** [timestamp: 0:02:13] Motion by Jennifer Scutchfield, seconded by Chris Ford. The minutes were approved unanimously with 15 ayes and 0 nays. **Motion 0154-15: Ordinance Amending Authorized Strength** [timestamp: 0:03:16] Motion by Chris Ford, seconded by Peggy Henson. This ordinance amended the authorized strength by abolishing one Unclassified Civil Service Position of Administrative Officer and creating one Unclassified Civil Service Position of Administrative Specialist. The motion passed by roll call vote with 15 ayes and 0 nays. Voting in favor: Bill Farmer, Jr., Ed Lane, Steve Kay, Kevin Stinnett, Peggy Henson, Chris Ford, Shevawn Akers, Jennifer Mossotti, Jennifer Scutchfield, Richard Moloney, Amanda Bledsoe, Jake Gibbs, Susan Lamb, Angela Evans, and Fred Brown. **Motion 0212-15: Budget Amendment Ordinance** [timestamp: 0:03:16] Motion by Chris Ford, seconded by Peggy Henson. This ordinance amended certain budgets of the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government to reflect current requirements for municipal expenditures. The motion passed by roll call vote with 15 ayes and 0 nays. Voting in favor: Bill Farmer, Jr., Ed Lane, Steve Kay, Kevin Stinnett, Peggy Henson, Chris Ford, Shevawn Akers, Jennifer Mossotti, Jennifer Scutchfield, Richard Moloney, Amanda Bledsoe, Jake Gibbs, Susan Lamb, Angela Evans, and Fred Brown. **Motion 0243-15: Bond Refunding Amendment** [timestamp: 0:08:02] Motion by Kevin Stinnett, seconded by Jennifer Mossotti. This amendment raised the stated amount for bond refunding from $35 million to $85 million. The motion passed unanimously with 15 ayes and 0 nays. **Motion 0135-15: Custodial Services Contract Award** [timestamp: 0:14:36] Motion by Peggy Henson, seconded by Shevawn Akers. This resolution accepted the bid of Classic Clean Pro, LLC and established a price contract for custodial services at the Health Center. The motion passed by roll call vote with 15 ayes and 0 nays. Voting in favor: Bill Farmer, Jr., Ed Lane, Steve Kay, Kevin Stinnett, Peggy Henson, Chris Ford, Shevawn Akers, Jennifer Mossotti, Jennifer Scutchfield, Richard Moloney, Amanda Bledsoe, Jake Gibbs, Susan Lamb, Angela Evans, and Fred Brown. ## Budget and Financial Actions The meeting approved three significant financial actions: **Boiler Replacement and Water Softener** Resolution 0152-15 authorized a contract with Lagco, Inc. for boiler replacement and water softener installation for the Division of Community Corrections. The contract amount is $278,900. **Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements** Resolution 0195-15 approved a contract with Building Crafts, Inc. for processing improvements at the Town Branch Waste Water Treatment Plant. This project is budgeted at $1,899,543. **Property Purchase for Wet Weather Storage** Resolution 0106-15 authorized the purchase of property located at 2401 Richmond Rd. for $1,820,000. The property will be used for construction of a wet weather storage facility. ## Public Comment [timestamp: 00:52:39] Mr. McCarthy addressed the council regarding snow removal and street conditions. He acknowledged that main streets had been cleared of snow but noted deficiencies in other areas. Specifically, he pointed out that right-turn radiuses and left-turn lanes had not been adequately cleared. Mr. McCarthy also shared his personal experience with snow removal efforts, mentioning his own shoveling work. He concluded his remarks by expressing hope that no additional snow would fall before his upcoming trip. ## Ordinance amending the authorized strength by abolishing one Unclassified Civil Service Position **Identifier:** 0154-15 **Overview** The meeting addressed an ordinance proposing changes to the authorized staffing structure within the Office of the Chief Administrative Officer. The proposal involved abolishing one existing Unclassified Civil Service Position of Administrative Officer and creating one new Unclassified Civil Service Position of Administrative Specialist in its place. **Key Speakers** - Chris Ford - Peggy Henson **Outcome** The ordinance was approved. [timestamp: 0:03:16] ## Ordinance amending certain budgets of the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government **Identifier:** 0212-15 This ordinance proposed amendments to certain budgets of the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government to reflect current requirements for municipal expenditures. The measure involved appropriating and re-appropriating funds to address ongoing operational needs. **Key Speakers** The discussion was led by Chris Ford and Peggy Henson [timestamp: 0:03:16]. **Outcome** The ordinance was approved. ## Amendment to bond refunding ordinance **Identifier:** 0243-15 An amendment to the bond refunding ordinance was presented for consideration [timestamp: 00:08:02]. The proposed amendment sought to increase the stated amount for bond refunding from $35 million to $85 million in order to include all bonds in the refinancing package. **Key Speakers:** - Kevin Stinnett - Jennifer Mossotti **Outcome:** The amendment was approved. ## Resolution accepting the bid of Classic Clean Pro, LLC **Overview** The meeting addressed Resolution 0135-15, which sought to accept the bid of Classic Clean Pro, LLC for custodial services at the Health Center. [timestamp: 0:14:36] **Key Participants** The discussion involved Peggy Henson and Shevawn Akers. **Outcome** The resolution was approved. --- ## Decisions - **0244-15** — passed (15-0): Approval of the minutes of the February 12, 2015 Council Meeting - **0154-15** — passed (15-0): An Ordinance amending the authorized strength by abolishing one Unclassified Civil Service Position of Administrative Officer and creating one Unclassified Civil Service Position of Administrative Specialist - **0212-15** — passed (15-0): An Ordinance amending certain of the Budgets of the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government to reflect current requirements for municipal expenditures - **0243-15** — passed (15-0): Amendment to raise the stated amount for bond refunding from $35 million to $85 million - **0135-15** — passed (15-0): A Resolution accepting the bid of Classic Clean Pro, LLC, establishing a price contract for custodial services - Health Center --- ## Full transcript The Council meeting and first on our agenda as usual is the roll call. Madam Clerk, will you please call the roll? Mr. Farmer? I am here. Mr. Ford? Here. Mr. Gibbs? Here. Ms. Henson? Here. Mr. Kay? Here. Ms. Lamb? Here. Mr. Lane? Here. Mr. Maloney? Ms. Massadi? Here. Ms. Scotchfield? Here. Mr. Stennett? Yes, ma'am. Ms. Akers? Yes. Ms. Bledsoe? Here. Mr. Brown? Here. And Ms. Evans? Here. Thank you. Thank you, Madam Clerk. Well, tonight we're honored to have Pastor John Weiss, Southland Christian, with us at the invitation of Councilmember Bledsoe. John, thank you so much for joining us tonight. Thanks for having me. Let's pray. Father, we thank you for the promise of your presence and your power made available to us tonight. Thank you for these leaders. Thank you for the positions that they hold and the authority that you've given them in this city. And, Father, we ask that you give them wisdom in the decisions that need to be made tonight. Father, we thank you that they are submissive to you and to one another and to those who have voted for them. and Father, we're grateful for their service and so we pray you bless them for the time that they give this city. Father, we also ask that you would be with those tonight who are hungry. Father, those who are without shelter. Father, those who are facing an uncertain future. And we pray that you would be true to your promise to be near those who are struggling tonight. We love you and we pray this in Jesus' name. Amen. Amen. John, thank you so much. all right next on our agenda is I'll ask for a motion to approve the minutes of the February 12th council meeting is there a motion to approve motion by councilmember Scotchville second by councilmember forward is there any discussion on the motion if not then we can take a vote all in favor please say aye opposed no motion carries next on our agenda ordinances for a second reading and I'll ask the clerk to please read the ordinances when you are ready Meredith thank you ordinance number one and ordinance amending the authorized strength by abolishing one unclassified civil service position of administrative officer grade 523 e and creating one unclassified civil service position of Administrative Specialist Grade 513 in in the office of the chief administrative officer appropriating funds pursuant to schedule number 44 and Number two and 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 43 Motion by councilmember Ford to approve second by councilmember Henson Is there any discussion on the motion? all right hearing none madam clerk whenever you're ready please call the roll mr. farmer mr. farmer that means that that translates into a yes it sounds like I'll record that mr. Ford yes mr. Gibbs yes miss Henson yes mr. K Yes. Ms. Lamb? Yes, ma'am. Mr. Lane? Yes. Mr. Maloney? Yes, ma'am. Ms. Massadi? Yes. Ms. Gutchfield? Yes. Mr. Stennett? Yes, ma'am. Ms. Akers? Yes, ma'am. Ms. Bledsoe? Yes. Mr. Brown? Yes. And Ms. Evans? Yes. Thank you. Thank you, Madam Clerk. The vote reflects passage of the motion. It allows us to move on to ordinances for first reading. Ordinance number three, an ordinance amending article 815-O of the zoning ordinance to allow mobile food unit vendors, a.k.a. food trucks, as an accessory use in a professional office project as permitted within the professional office P1 zone and requiring such vendors to locate at least 500 feet from any residentially zoned property. Number four, an ordinance amending section 911A of the Code of Ordinances related to fire prevention to include nightclubs, bars and hotels amending sections 911 C D E F G and H of the code of ordinances related to fire prevention to replace the word notice with order to remedy number five and ordinance amending section 913 of the code of ordinances of the Lexington fade urban county government related to fire prevention to redefine the buildings that can be closed on proper order number six and ordinance amending section 93 a4 of the code of ordinances related to fire prevention to delete establishment of fire escapes amending section 93 a8 of the Code of Ordinances Related to Fire Prevention to delete Section 8. Number 7, an ordinance deleting Section 921 of the Code of Ordinances of the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government pertaining to a Fire Prevention Board of Appeals, amending Section 922A of the Code of Ordinances Related to Fire Prevention to create a new Section 1 which defines the applicability of this subsection, amending Section 922A2 of the Code of Ordinances Related to Fire Prevention to renumber the old Section 1 to Section 2, and to include the orders of other members of the Department to provide for a written appeal within 10 business days instead of 30 and to prohibit the fire marshal who issued the order from being the hearing officer amending section 922 a3 of the code of ordinances related relating to fire prevention to renumber the existing section 2 to be a new section 3 and to include the fire chief's in this section amending section 922 a of the code of ordinances relating to fire prevention to renumber the old section 3 to new section 4 and to provide for a written decision within five business days amending section 922 b of the code of ordinances related to fire prevention to delete the existing section and replace it with an appeal of the fire chief's order as provided under state law. Amending section 922 of the code of ordinances relating to fire prevention to delete the existing section C and replace it with a new section C providing that all orders not timely appealed shall become final. Number eight, an ordinance amending the authorized strength by abolishing two classified civil service positions of public service worker grade 507N and one unclassified civil service position of program supervisor grade 519e and creating one unclassified civil service position of administrative officer grade 523e and one unclassified civil service position of grants manager grade 523e with a term of three years expiring february 2018 all in the division of parks and recreation effective upon passage of council appropriating funds pursuant to schedule number 46 ordinance number nine and ordinance amending chapter 18a of the code of ordinances relating to vehicles for hire as follows. Amending Section 18A16 to include the definition of taxicab and transportation network company services. Creating Section 18A110 to define wheelchair-accessible taxicab. Amending Section 18A3 to lower the required minimum number of taxicabs in a fleet from 25 to 10 and to allow the addition of taxicabs in a fleet by increments of 1. Amending Section 18A6 to allow waiver or reduction in annual permit fees for wheelchair-accessible taxicabs. amending Section 18A16 to allow a mobile application to be used in place of a taxi meter, amending Section 18A21 to delete the two-way communication and central dispatch and 24-hour service, 365 days per year requirements, and amending Section 18A22 to allow for electronic maintenance of manifests. Thank you, Madam Clerk. Council Member Stennett. Thank you, Mayor. I move to amend Ordinance No. 10-0243-15 under First Read of Ordinances, which pertains to the refunding and refinancing of various bonds to raise the stated amount from $35 million to $85 million. So move. Second. A motion by Council Member Stennett, seconded by Council Member Massadi. Is there any discussion on the motion? Thank you. Council Member Henson. Yes, ma'am. The reason for the amendment was an error. I believe that when they sent the memo to you all, it had the $35 million amount. It did not include all the bonds that are included in this package for refinancing. So it's just a mathematical error in not adding them all up. Okay. Thank you. Bill, do you need to elaborate on that at all? I see John Merchant's here. Is that John's here, our bond council, for that purpose? Our bond council is here, too. Only his backup, right? Correct. Okay. I have a lower hourly rate. Let's vote. Sorry, back to business. Yes, we were looking at the possibility of refinancing bonds based on the low interest rates. And so we had a shopping list of ones that might qualify. 3% is our target. The one that was left off was at 2.8%. It was recommended by financial advisors to go ahead and include all of those in case the market turned and it went into to meet our parameters. And so the memo was written with the first draft. The second draft, the one that is being proposed to you all tonight, has the full amount of the shopping list of bonds that we want to look at. Since we started this process, the market has kind of turned. They don't look like we should refinance at this time, but we ask you to consider going ahead and approving this. That way, if we do have a turn in the market, we can quickly react to it between now and the end of June. purpose is to save money save money yes footnote just a little foot right purpose of the authority is to is to say is for us to refinance and save dollars in debt service okay any further discussion councilmember henson councilmember lane uh commissioner uh how much money could we save if we go down to 3% ballpark number? Well, our appetite was wet at a million dollar present value, but we are now in the lower dollars. It's eroded quite a bit since we first ran these numbers. But it could be as much as a million dollars. Okay. Thank you. Thank you, Counsel. Any further discussion on the motion? All right, then we can take a vote. All in favor, please say aye. Aye. Opposed, no. Motion carries. Madam Clerk, when you're ready, please continue. Ordinance number 10, as amended, an ordinance of Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government authorizing the issuance of Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government various purpose general obligation refunding bond series 2015A in one or more sub-series in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $85 million for the purpose of refunding one, all or a portion of the outstanding principal amount of Lexington Fayette Urban County Government General Obligation Bonds, Series 2006C, Development Rights Project. Two, all or a portion of the outstanding principal amount of Lexington Fayette Urban County Government General Obligation Bonds, Public Projects Refunding Bonds, Series 2006D. Three, all or a portion of the outstanding principal amount of Lexington Fayette Urban County Government General Obligation Various Purpose Bonds, Series 2009A. Four, all or a portion of the outstanding principal amount of Lexington Fayette Urban County Government Taxable General obligation pension funding bonds series 2010 d and five all are a portion of the outstanding principal amount of lexington fayette urban county government various purpose general obligation public projects bonds series 2010 g federally taxable recovery zone economic development bonds direct payment to the issuer 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 2015A bonds, authorizing an escrow trust agreement and repealing inconsistent ordinances. Ordinance number 11, 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 45. And number 12, an ordinance amending Chapter 16 of the Code of Ordinances as follows, amending Section 1648 to increase disposal fees for sewage, amending Section 1657.1 to provide that all rates and fees set forth in Sections 1648, 1659, and 1660 shall be adjusted annually each fiscal year beginning effective July 1, 2017, in accordance with the Consumer Price Index for all urban consumers, amending Section 1659 to increase fees for sanitary sewer service rates for residential users subject to Schedule A from $5.09 for the first unit from 0 to 100 cubic feet of water and $3.83 per unit for usage in excess of one unit to $5.70 effective July 1, 2015 and $6.38 effective July 1, 2016 for the first unit from 0 to 100 cubic feet of water and $4.21 effective July 1, 2015 and $4.80 effective July 1, 2016 per unit for usage in excess of one unit to increase sanitary sewer service rates for users subject to schedule B from $6.17 for the first unit from 0 to 100 cubic feet of water and $4.65 for usage in excess of one unit to $6.91 effective July 1, 2015, and $7.74 effective July 1, 2016 for the first unit from 0 to 100 cubic feet of water, and $5.21 effective July 1, 2015, and $5.84 effective July 1, 2016 per unit for usage in excess of one unit, plus increase the charge for suspended solids from 0.694 to 0.777 effective July 1, 2015, and 0.870 effective July 1, 2016. The charge for ammonia nitrogen from 2.108 to 2.361 effective July 1, 2015 and 2.644 effective July 1, 2016, and the charge for biochemical oxygen demand from 0.839 to 0.940 effective July 1, 2015 and 1.053 effective July 1, 2016, and amending Section 1660 to increase sanitary sewer tap-on fees. Thank you, Madam Clerk. Are there any motions for walk-ons or suspensions? All right. If not, then we can move on to resolutions for a second reading. Resolution number one, a resolution accepting the bid of Classic Clean Pro LLC establishing a price contract for Custodial Services Health Center for the Division of Facilities and Fleet Management. Number two, a resolution accepting the bids of Lexington Quarry Company and Vulcan Materials Company establishing price contracts for ROC for the Division of Streets and Roads. Number three, a resolution accepting the bid of C.W. Nielsen Manufacturing Corporation establishing a price contract for police badges for the Division of Police. Number four, a resolution accepting the bid of Lagco Incorporated in the amount of $278,900 for boiler replacement water softener for the Division of Community Corrections and authorizing the mayor on behalf of the Urban County Government to execute an agreement with Lagco Incorporated related to the bid. Thank you, Madam Clerk. Council Member Farmer has a motion to amend number five. Thank you, Mayor. I move to amend resolution number five under second readings of resolutions pertaining to a bid acceptance and award of an agreement with ADS LLC to change the item to a unit price contract. This is a material change and requires a new first reading. So moved. Second. Motion by Council Member Farmer, second by Vice Mayor K. Is there any discussion on the motion? All right. Hearing none, then we can take a vote. All in favor, please say aye. Aye. Opposed, no. Motion carries. Thank you. Thank you. Council Member Farmer, Madam Clerk. Resolution number five as amended, and this does go back to first reading. A resolution accepting the bid of ADS LLC establishing a unit price contract for capacity assurance program flow monitoring field services for the Division of Water Quality and authorizing and directing the mayor on behalf of the urban county government to execute an agreement with ADS LLC related to the bid. Number six, a resolution accepting the bids of Bluegrass Realty, Central Kentucky Turf Incorporated, Kodiak Construction and Engineering Incorporated, Landscape Supply and Design, Lexcut Lawn and Landscaping, Walker Harris Landscapes and Hardscapes LLC, Rights Home Improvement and Mowing LLC, and ZKB Services LLC, establishing price contracts for mowing and nuisance abatement for the Division of Code Enforcement. Number seven, a resolution accepting the bid of Free Contracting Incorporated in the amount of $319,001.13 for the Hill & Meyer Pump Station decommissioning 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 eight, a resolution accepting the bid of Hydraulic Specialists Incorporated establishing a price contract for a hydraulic cylinder repair for the Division of Facilities and Fleet Management. Number nine, a resolution accepting the bid of Building Crafts Incorporated in the amount of $1,899,543 for the Town Branch Wastewater Treatment Plant processing improved Number 10. Roger Mulvaney traffic engineer manager grade 527 e 2005 44 point 81 by weekly in the division of traffic engineering Deborah Robinson PSAP manager grade 521 e 2003 81 point 84 by weekly in the division of emergency management 911 and Charles Bowen telecommunicator supervisor grade 520 e 1,961.92 biweekly in the Division of Emergency Management 911 and Relisha Howard, Community Reentry Coordinator, Grade 519E, 1,722.43 biweekly in the Division of Community Corrections, all effective February 23, 2015. Ratifying the permanent civil service appointments of Jonathan McCoy, Vehicle and Equipment Mechanic, Grade 512N, 15.874 hourly in the Division of Streets and Roads, effective December 30, 2014. Jeremy Hobbs, Human Resources Analyst, Grade 520E, 1,808.55 biweekly in the Division of Human Resources, effective February 25, 2015, and Leray Cole Child Care Program Aid, grade 508N, 16.719 hourly in the Division of Family Services, effective August 10, 2014. Ratifying the unclassified civil service pay increase in the Office of the Urban County Council, James Waddell, Aid to Council, grade 518E, from 2100.80 to 2424, biweekly, effective January 26, 2015, and ratifying the unclassified civil service appointment to the Office of the urban county council shante hall aid to council grade 518 e 2192.30 bi-weekly in the office of the urban county council effective february 9th 2015 number 11 a resolution authorizing the mayor on behalf of the urban county government to execute agreements with winburn neighborhood association 150 dollars and sandersville pta 250 dollars for the office of the urban county council at a cost not to exceed the sum stated number 12 a resolution approving pursuant to section 22 55.1 of the Code of Ordinances, the Bond with Surety of Jim McKenzie, 2nd District Constable, $10,000 in directing the Division of Risk Management to record the Bond with Surety along with a certified copy of this resolution in the office of the Fayette County Clerk. Number 13, a resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor on behalf of the Urban County Government to execute an exchange of information agreement with the Commonwealth of Kentucky Education and Workforce Development Cabinet, Office of Employment and Training, and Bluegrass Area Development District for the use of the Employ Kentucky Operating System for the Department of Social Services at no cost to the Urban County Government. Number 14, a resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor on behalf of the Urban County Government to execute and submit a grant application to the Bluegrass Area Development District to provide any additional information requested in connection with this grant application and to accept this grant if the application is approved, which grant funds are in the amount of $109,148 federal funds and are for the operation of Senior Citizen Center in fiscal year 2016, the acceptance of which obligates the Urban County Government for the expenditure of $181,158 and authorizing the mayor to transfer unencumbered funds within the grant budget. Number 15, a resolution authorizing the mayor on behalf of the urban county government to execute a quick claim deed and any other documents necessary transferring a portion of surplus right-of-way located between 509 Pike Road and 1125 Red Mile Road to the abutting property owners. Number 16, a resolution approving the first material modification of the consent decree and authorizing the mayor on behalf of the urban county government to execute the first material modification to the consent decree amending paragraph 15 g 7 of the consent decree to provide that the final deadline for all remedial measures capital construction projects shall be no later than december 31 to 2026 number 17 a resolution approving and authorizing an assistance agreement between the lexington fayette army county government and the kentucky infrastructure authority to provide 31 million 801 thousand dollars of loan funds for the town branch wet weather storage tanks project number 18 a resolution authorizing the mayor on behalf of the urban county government to execute a partial release of easement releasing a storm sewer drainage and sanitary sewer easement on properties located at 3689 polo club boulevard and 3693 polo club boulevard number 19 resolution authorizing and directing the mayor on behalf of the urban county government to execute a certificate of consideration and any other documents necessary and to accept a deed for the property located at 2400 2401 richmond road for construction of a wet weather storage facility and authorizing payment in the amount of 1 million $820,000 plus usual and appropriate closing costs. Number 20, a resolution authorizing and directing the mayor on behalf of the urban county government to execute and submit a grant application to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency, and to provide any additional information requested in connection with this grant application, which grant funds are in the amount of $12,827 federal funds and are for the fire prevention project outreach program. Number 21, a resolution authorizing the mayor on behalf of the urban county government to donate to the Lexington Fayette Urban County Airport Board a 1986 Pierce Arrow fire engine which has no more useful life for the Division of Fire and Emergency Services. Number 22, resolution authorizing the mayor on behalf of the urban county government to execute an easement granting Columbia Gas of Kentucky incorporated an easement for construction of a pipeline across a portion of the Gay Brewer Jr. course at Piccadome located at 469 Parkway Drive. Number 23, a resolution authorizing and directing the mayor on behalf of the urban county government to execute and submit three grant applications to the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet to provide any additional information requested in connection with these grant applications and to accept the grants if the applications are approved, which grant funds are in the amount of $228,136 federal funds, are for the Traffic Safety Program, $77,873, the Speed Enforcement Project, $60,063, and DUI Enforcement, $90,200, the acceptance of which does not obligate the urban county government for the expenditure of funds and authorizing the mayor to transfer unencumbered funds within the grant budget. Number 24, a resolution authorizing and directing the mayor on behalf of the urban county government to execute an agreement of affiliation with Bluegrass Crime Stoppers for authorization of funding by $1 fee added to Fayette County core costs. Number 25, a resolution authorizing and directing the mayor on behalf of the urban county government to execute an agreement with Southern Police Institute for hosting investigation classes at a cost not to exceed $12,600. Number 26, a resolution authorizing the mayor on behalf of the urban county government to execute contract modification number two to the engineering services agreement with CDP Engineers Incorporated for the Loudoun Avenue sidewalk project, increasing the contract price by the sum of $3,750 from $48,152 to $51,902. Number 27, a resolution authorizing the mayor on behalf of the urban county government to execute an agreement awarding a Class B infrastructure incentive grant for stormwater quality projects to the Transit Authority of Lexington, Kentucky at a cost not to exceed $286,630. Thank you, Madam Clerk. Council Member Evans has a motion to amend on number 28. Yes, thank you, Mayor. I move to amend item number 28 under second reading of resolutions pertaining to a supplemental agreement with the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet to change the purpose for the funds from utility relocation to continuation of design. So moved. Motion by Council Member Evans, second by Council Member Ford. Is there any discussion on the motion? All right, hearing none, then we can take a vote. All in favor, please say aye. Aye. Opposed, no. The motion carries. Madam Clerk, whenever you're ready. Number 28, as amended, a resolution authorizing and directing the mayor on behalf of the urban county government to execute supplemental agreement number six with the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet for the acceptance of additional funds for the Todd's Liberty Road Improvement Project in the amount of $438,000 for a continuation of design, the acceptance of which does not obligate the urban county government for the expenditure of funds. Number 29, a resolution authorizing the mayor on behalf of the urban county government to execute change order number one to the agreement with Wood Connection LLC for the pump station building renovations project increasing the contract price by the sum of $3,095 from $37,200 to $40,295. Number 30, a resolution changing the property address numbers of 3990 Briar Hill Road to 4000 Briar Hill Road, 490 Pilgrim Court to 484 Pilgrim Court, 484 Pilgrim Court to 490 Pilgrim Court, and 317 East 2nd Street to 319 East 2nd Street, and changing the street names and property address numbers of 1200 Red Mile Road to 1101 Windback Way, all effective 30 days from passage. And number 31, a resolution authorizing the mayor on behalf of the urban county government to execute agreements with the Pearls of Foundation, Inc., $800, Omega Harvest, Inc., $600, Lexington Rescue Mission, $820, Kentucky Chinese American Association, Inc., $900, and the Well Lexington Refuge, Inc., $775, for the Office of the Urban County Council at a cost not to exceed the sum stated. Thank you, Madam Clerk. Is there a motion to approve a second reading of resolutions? I move the program. Second. Motion by Council Member Henson, second by Council Member Akers. Is there any discussion on the motion? All right. Hearing none, then, Madam Clerk, whenever you're ready, please call the roll. Just to clarify, this will be resolutions 1 through 4 and then 6 through 31. Yes, ma'am. Mr. Farmer? Aye. Mr. Ford? Yes. Mr. Gibbs? Yes. Ms. Henson? Yes. Mr. Kay? Yes. Ms. Lamb? Yes. Mr. Lane? Yes. Mr. Maloney? Yes, ma'am. Ms. Massadi? Yes. Ms. Scutchfield? Yes. Mr. Stennett? Yes, ma'am. Ms. Akers? Yes. Ms. Bledsoe? Yes. Recuse on 19 due to perceived confidence of interest. Thank you. I'll note that. Mr. Brown? Yes. And Ms. Evans? Yes. Thank you. Thank you, Madam Clerk. The vote reflects passage of the motion. It allows us to move on to the first reading of resolutions. Whenever you're ready, Madam Clerk, thank you. Resolution number 32, a resolution accepting the bid of J. Endanger and Sun Incorporated in the amount of $21,509 for a stainless steel platform bed for the Division of Facilities and Fleet Management. Number 33, a resolution accepting the bid of Riley Oil Company establishing a price contract for commercial fuel diesel for the Division of Facilities and Fleet Management. Number 34, a resolution accepting the bid of BCD Incorporated in the amount of $154,800 for Gratz Park Fountain Restoration for the Division of Parks and Recreation and authorizing the mayor on behalf of the Urban County Government to execute any necessary agreement with BCD Incorporated related to the bid. Number 35, a resolution accepting the bid of Classic Clean Pro LLC establishing a price contract for custodial services safety city for the Division of Facilities and Fleet Management. Number 36, a resolution accepting the bid of Gilpin Masonry Construction Company, Inc. in the amount of $39,400 for the Stone Arch Repairs Dunbar Community Center for the Division of Parks and Recreation and authorizing the mayor on behalf of the Urban County Government to execute any necessary agreement with Gilpin Masonry Construction Company, Inc. related to the bid. Number 37, a resolution accepting the bid of Ken Isaacs Interiors, Inc. establishing a price contract for flooring installation for the Division of Facilities and Fleet Management. Number 38, a resolution ratifying the probationary civil service appointment of Gene Walker, administrative officer senior, grade 526E, 2008-90.16 biweekly in the Division of Enterprise Solutions, effective March 9, 2015. Number 39, a resolution authorizing the Division of Human Resources to make conditional offers to the following probationary civil service appointments. Byron Brown, Administrative Specialist, Grade 513N, 16.066 hourly in the Division of Police, effective March 9, 2015. And John Lawhorn, heavy equipment technician, Grade 516N, 19.467 hourly in the Division of Facilities and Fleet Management, effective upon passage of council. Number 40, a resolution authorizing and directing the Division of Traffic Engineering pursuant to Code of Foreignness' Section 1846 to designate the following streets in the Columbia Heights neighborhood area as being prohibited to three trucks and authorizing and directing the Division of Traffic Engineering to install proper and appropriate signs in accordance with the designation. McCaw's Alley, Park Avenue, Ashland Terrace, Columbia Avenue, between Woodland Avenue and Marquis Avenue, Marquis Avenue between Ashland Terrace and Columbia Avenue, Sunset Drive, South Ashland Avenue between Ashland Terrace and Sunset Drive. Number 41, a resolution authorizing the Division of Traffic Engineering pursuant to Code of Ordinances Section 1886 to install multiway stop controls at the intersection of Ferndale Pass and Buck Lane. Number 42, a resolution designating the speed limit on West 2nd Street between North Limestone and Newtown Pike is 25 miles per hour and authorizing and directing the Division of Traffic Engineering to install proper and appropriate signs in accordance with the designation. Number 43, a resolution authorizing and directing the mayor on behalf of the urban county government to accept a grant from the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, which grant funds are in the amount of $603,120 federal funds are for the Old Frankfort Pike Scenic Byway Viewing Area, the acceptance of which obligates the urban county government for the expenditure of $150,780 as an in-kind match and authorizing the mayor to transfer unencumbered funds within the grant budget. Number 44, a resolution authorizing and directing the mayor on behalf of the urban county government to execute Amendment No. 1 to the agreement with Bluegrass Area Development District to accept additional federal funds in the amount of $18,357.54 for operation of the Lexington Senior Citizens Center. Number 45, a resolution authorizing the Division of Fire and Emergency Services on behalf of the urban county government to purchase a portable FTIR gas air analyzer from Rayco, a sole source provider, at a cost not to exceed $70,749. Number 46, a resolution authorizing and directing the mayor on behalf of the urban county government to execute a service level agreement with Kentucky Interactive LLC, Kentucky.gov, for the provision of services related to online electronic transactions at no cost to the urban county government. Number 47, a resolution authorizing the Division of Streets and Roads to purchase a Superior Roads Model PHP 5000 Asphalt Patcher from Global Environmental Products Incorporated, a sole source provider, and authorizing the mayor on behalf of the urban county government to execute any necessary agreement with Global Environmental Products Incorporated related to the procurement at a cost not to exceed $316,160. $60. Number 48, a resolution authorizing and directing the mayor on behalf of the urban county government to execute a participant immunization registry authorization for the division of community corrections to participate in the immunization registry component of the Kentucky Health Information Exchange at no cost to the urban county government. Number 49, a resolution authorizing the mayor on behalf of the urban county government to execute change order number one to the contract with McNutt Construction Company for the West Hickman wastewater treatment plant masonry repair project, decreasing the contract price by the sum of $26,737 from $235,155 to $208,418. Number 50, a resolution authorizing and directing the mayor on behalf of the urban county government to execute certificates of consideration and other necessary documents and to accept deeds for property interest needed for the Gainesway Trail Project at a cost not to exceed $5,000. Number 51, a resolution authorizing and directing the mayor on behalf of the urban county government to execute certificates of consideration and other necessary documents and to accept deeds for property interest needed for the Loudoun Avenue sidewalk project at a cost not to exceed $5,000. Number 52, a resolution authorizing the mayor on behalf of the urban county government to execute a modification to the agreement with the Kentucky Office of Homeland Security to purchase soft body armor extending the period of performance from April 30, 2015 through August 31, 2015 at no cost to the urban county government number 53 a resolution authorizing and directing the mayor on behalf of the urban county government to execute and submit a grant application to the commonwealth of kentucky division of compliance assistance and to provide any additional information requested in connection with this grant application which grant funds are in the amount of fifty thousand dollars federal funds and are for cleanup and remediation of environmental concerns at the old fayette county courthouse the acceptance of which now requires 20 local match number 54 a resolution authorizing the mayor on behalf of the urban county government to execute change order number one final to the contract with hubert excavating and contracting llc for the blue sky force main contract two project decreasing the contract price by the sum of 22,598 dollars and 84 cents from 1,100,000 dollars to 1,077,401 dollars and 16 cents number 55 a resolution authorizing the mayor on behalf of the urban county government to execute a memorandum of agreement with the kentucky state police for information sharing at no cost to the urban county government Number 56, a resolution authorizing and directing the mayor on behalf of the urban county government to execute and submit a grant application to the Kentucky Justice and Public Safety Cabinet to provide any additional information requested in connection with this grant application and to accept this grant if the application is approved, which grant funds are in the amount of $75,000 federal funds and are for continuation of the street sales drug enforcement project, the acceptance of which obligates the urban county government for the expenditure of $25,000 as a local match, authorizing the mayor to transfer unencumbered funds within the grant budget and authorizing the mayor to execute an agreement with the Fayette County Commonwealth Attorney's Office for a full-time prosecutor for the street sales drug enforcement project at a cost not to exceed $66,608 for fiscal year 2016. Number 57, a resolution authorizing the mayor on behalf of the urban county government to execute a facility rental agreement and catering contract with Lexington Convention Center and Hyatt Regency for the police awards banquet at no cost to the urban county government. Number 58, a resolution authorizing and directing the mayor on behalf of the urban county government to execute Change Order No. 1 to the contract with Lagco Incorporated for construction of Meadows, Northland, Arlington Public Improvements Project Phase 5C, increasing the contract price by the sum of $23,042 from $702,880 to $725,922. Number 59, a resolution authorizing and directing the mayor on behalf of the Urban County Government to execute and submit a grant application to the Kentucky Justice and Public Safety Cabinet to provide any additional information requested in connection with this grant application and to accept this grant if the application is approved, which grant funds are in the amount of $136,639 Commonwealth of Kentucky funds from the Law Enforcement Service Fee Program are for support of the cost of police overtime hours for a traffic alcohol patrol and the purchase of PBT units and accessories, the acceptance of which obligates the urban county government for the expenditure of $1,660 as a local match and authorizing the mayor to transfer unencumbered funds within the grant budget. Number 60, a resolution authorizing and directing the mayor on behalf of the urban county government to execute and submit a grant application to the Kentucky Education Fund for handicapped children and to provide any additional information requested in connection with this grant application, which grant funds are in the amount of $15,100 Commonwealth of Kentucky funds and are for therapeutic recreation activities for disabled persons. Number 61, a resolution approving pursuant to Section 2255.1 of the Code of Ordinances, the bond with surety of Edward L. Sparks, 3rd District Constable, $10,000, and directing the Division of Risk Management to record the bond with surety along with a certified copy of this resolution in the Office of the Fayette County Clerk. Number 62, a resolution approving pursuant to Section 2255.1 of the Code of Ordnances, the bond with surety of Jeff D. Jacob, 1st District Constable, $10,000, and directing the Division of Risk Management to record the bond with surety along with a certified copy of this resolution in the Office of the Fayette County Clerk. Number 63 a resolution approving pursuant to KRS 67.7 20 in section 22 55.1 of the code of ordinances the bond with surety of John s Roberts County judge executive in the amount of $10,000 and directing the division of risk management to record the bond with surety along with a certified copy of this resolution in the office of the Fayette County clerk number 64 a resolution authorizing the mayor on behalf of the urban county government to execute an alarm agreement proposal in addendum with Sonitrol of Lexington Incorporated for alarm installation and activation at a cost not to exceed $2,781.40. Number 65, a resolution authorizing the mayor on behalf of the Irving County Government to execute an agreement awarding a Class A neighborhood incentive grant to No Lie CDC Corporation for stormwater quality projects at a cost not to exceed $80,588.50. sense Thank You madam clerk council member stentett has a motion to make you matter This is in reference to our previous amendment of the refinance of the bonds I moved to amend resolution number sixty six zero two four two fifteen and a resolution on their first reading of resolutions Which pertains to the refunding and refinancing of various bonds to raise the state amount from thirty five million to eighty five million so moved Motion by Councilmember Stenet, second by Councilmember Scotchfield. Is there any discussion on the motion? Hearing none. Hearing none but a bell. All right, then we can take a vote. All in favor, please say aye. Aye. Opposed, no. Motion carries. Madam Clerk, whenever you're ready. Resolution number 66 as amended, a resolution of the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government authorizing the advertisement for bids and the distribution of a preliminary official statement for the purchase of the principal amount of its various purpose general obligation refunding bonds series 2015a in a principal amount not to exceed 85 million dollars. Thank you, Madam Glert. Are there any motions for walk-ons or suspensions? Council Member Henson. Thank you, Mayor. I move to suspend the rules and give second reading to number 39, which is the usual conditional offers for employment. So moved. Motion by Council Member Henson, second by Vice Mayor Kaye. Is there any discussion on the motion? All right. If not, then we can take a vote. All in favor, please say aye. Aye. Opposed, no. Motion carries. Council Member Maloney. I've talked about this too. Number 47, the asphalt pasture. I moved. We have second readings on it so they can go ahead and start ordering it. Second. Motion by Council Member Loney, second by Council Member Farmer. Is there any discussion on the motion? All right. If not, then we can vote. All in favor, please say aye. Aye. Opposed, no. Motion carries. Council Member Ford. Thank you, Mayor. I move to suspend the rules and give second reading to resolution number 34. This is for the restoration of the fountain in Grants Park. We want to try to expedite and get this project back on schedule. So moved. Second. Motion by Council Member Ford, second by Council Member Farmer. Is there any discussion on the motion? All right, hearing none, then we can take a vote. All in favor, please say aye. Aye. Opposed, no. Motion carries. Council Member Gibbs. Council Member Gibbs. Thank you, Mayor. I'd like to make a motion to suspend the rules for number 40 and ask for a second reading. this was been in the works for quite some time even before I was on council the intent was to have it in place before the new Kroger opened back in January and the residents are very anxious to have it taken care of so motion by council member Gibbs second by council member Henson is there any discussion on the motion all right if not then we can vote all in favor please say aye opposed no no all right let's go to electronically then all right motion carries that's on number four he looks like that's all who have signed on for suspensions is there somebody as councilmember acres thank you I'm going to suspend the rules on numbers 41 and 42 of resolution so moved motion by councilman acres second by councilmember Henson that was numbers what were they 41 and 42 41 and 42 all right is there any discussion all right if not then we can take a vote on both all in favor please say aye opposed no motion carries now it looks like it's all all right madam clerk whenever you're ready can you give a second reads thank you number 34 a resolution accepting the bit of BCD incorporated in the amount of $154,800 for Gratz Park Fountain Restoration for the Division of Parks and Recreation and authorizing the mayor on behalf of the Irving County government to execute any necessary agreement with BCD incorporated related to the bid Number 39 A resolution authorizing the Division of Human Resources to make conditional offers to the following probationary civil service appointments Byron Brown, Administrative Specialist, Grade 513N, 16.066 hourly in the Division of Police, effective March 9, 2015, and John Lawhorn, Heavy Equipment Technician, Grade 516N, 19.467 hourly in the Division of Facilities and Fleet Management. Number 40, a resolution authorizing and directing the Division of Traffic Engineering pursuant to Code of Ornances Section 1846 to designate the following streets in the Columbia Heights neighborhood area as being prohibited to three trucks and authorizing and directing the Division of Traffic Engineering to install proper and appropriate signs in accordance with the designation. McCaw's Alley, Park Avenue, Ashland Terrace, Columbia Avenue between Woodland Avenue and Marquis Avenue. Marquis Avenue between Ashland Terrace and Columbia Avenue, Sunset Drive. South Ashland Avenue between Ashland Terrace and Sunset Drive. Number 41, a resolution authorizing the Division of Traffic Engineering pursuant to Code of Ordinances Section 1886 to install multi-way stop controls at the intersection of Ferndale Pass and Buck Lane. Number 42, a resolution designating the speed limit on West 2nd Street between North Limestone and Newtown Pike is 25 miles per hour and authorizing and directing the Division of Traffic Engineering to install proper and appropriate signs in accordance with the designation. Number 47, a resolution authorizing the Division of Streets and Roads to purchase a Superior Roads Model PHP 5000 Asphalt Patcher from Global Environmental Products Incorporated, a sole source provider and authorizing the mayor on behalf of the urban county government to execute any necessary agreement with global environmental products incorporated related to the procurement at a cost not to exceed $316,160. Thank you madam clerk is a motion to approve council member Henson makes a motion to approve second by council member Akers is there any discussion on the motion all right then whenever you're ready madam clerk please call the roll mr. farmer yes on all but 40 no on 40 thank you I'll note that mr. Ford yes mr. Gibbs yes miss Henson yes mr. K yes miss lamb yes ma'am mr. Lane yes and all no on 40. Thank you Mr. Maloney yes ma'am Miss Missotti Miss Scotchfield Mr. Stenet Ms. Akers Same as Mr. Stenet Ms. Bledsoe Yes Mr. Brown Yes And Ms. Evans Yes I record two no votes on number 40 All right, thank you, Madam Clerk The vote reflects passage of the motion Allows us to move on to announcements The floor is open to Council Members for any announcements If you please Sign on Anybody wish to make an announcement? Council Member Henson. Thank you, Mayor. I just wanted to thank you for coming to Cardinal Valley Elementary today. It was a real good turnout. I'm very thankful that all the city employees that came were able to come and share what they do in city services. with the kids. So I think Vic, the canine dog, was by far the most popular, even more popular than me and you. But he really put on a show for us and was very adorable. But I just thought it was so amazing that practically every division in this government was represented. And the kids got a really, really good look at what government does. So thank you, Mayor. Thank you, Council Member Hanson. Council Member Scotchfield. Thank you, Mayor. I just have two announcements for next week. The Stewart Hall Neighborhood Association is meeting on Monday at 6 o'clock. And I am holding a business meeting, business owner meeting, I guess, for the Woodhill area businesses on Wednesday of next week. So we hope to have a great turnout. Thank you. Thank you, Council Member Scotchfield. Council Member Lamb. Yes, first I wanted to recognize the other day when I said something about all the good work that everybody has done in the government, I actually failed to say anything about fleet services. And there, Jeff, Commissioner Reed and I were talking about they're the behind-the-scenes people, and they're the ones that keep all the vehicles going. And I just want to make sure that they are recognized for their hard work this past week as well with all the snow removal. Also, I had the lucky opportunity to attend the African American Recognition Day celebration today at the Lexington Day Treatment Center. And I was very impressed by the program and the great work that students did in recognizing the important work of African American heroes, both well-known and those who have gone without the praise they deserved. And then finally, I have a question, Mayor, regarding senior citizens' services, please. I don't know is Beth Beth's not here is Beth here no no I guess maybe maybe what'd you say Jamie I mean I can just ask if you can just ask it Susan we'll figure out who it is I know that I've had a number of people that have expressed that are elderly in the neighborhoods that don't have any resources as to find someone to help shovel their sidewalks and And since I made the statement on Tuesday about people trying to go and shovel your sidewalks, I thought, well, you know, there are people that don't have the resources. And so I wondered if there were any resources out there that seniors could possibly call. I connected with one of the churches in my neighborhood for one person, but for some youth to do this. Through Partners for Youth, the last part of last week and the weekend, we had tried to coordinate efforts with U.K. students going through the fraternities and sororities as well as Transylvania. But now that school's back open, it's hard to get those volunteers. We did have a few that we distributed through the Fayette County Neighborhood Alliance Association. So we don't know if they're still available, but I will check with Laura tomorrow and get back with you to see if we can find somebody to help That's great. Thank you so much. Thank you. Thank you mayor. Thank you councilmember Lamb councilmember Akers Thank you mayor. First I wanted to just announce that the Georgetown area neighborhood association meeting will be held Monday at six o'clock at the O'Rear Center in Douglas Park and then And secondly, I wanted to share the announcement that was announced earlier this week that we've selected the finalist, Christopher Weed from Colorado Springs. Colorado was selected to install these sculptures. These sculptures will be installed on the Oliver Lewis Way Bridge. We hope to have it completed in time for the Breeders' Cup in advance of it, so hopefully by October. his inspiration I guess came from visiting some of the bourbon distilleries and how we char the barrels by burning the inside of bourbon barrels to later that char ages the bourbon so the balls will actually be a yellow plastic inside of the cages and so they'll shine yellow during the day and then they will have lights at night so they'll be on each of the six pillars along the bridge, and it's going to be the largest public art project in our city. So thanks to the Corridors Commission for initial funding, and then council gave fund balance funds last year, and we're still seeking additional monies from private sponsors. So let me know if you'd like to write a check. Thanks. All right. Thank you. Thank you, Council Member Akers. It's inspiring. All right, Council Member Evans. Yes, thank you, Mayor. And I, too, attended the African-American History Celebration that was at the Day Treatment Center today. And they truly did a wonderful job. They had, I think, three days because of the snow to practice. So they pretty much had to completely rearrange their program. And they did an excellent job. And the teachers were so proud of them, especially the ones that aren't usually public speakers. but they had biographical readings about not just national historical figures, but local historical figures right here from Lexington and Kentucky. And it was, I think, an educational experience for us all. So, again, wanted to give them praise for that as well. And then also Brighton East Homeowners Association is actually having their meeting Monday, March the 2nd, at Crossroads Christian Church, and I believe that's at 6 o'clock, I believe. So I wanted to make that at 6.30. I just wanted to make that announcement for those who might be watching. Thank you, Mayor. Thank you, Council Member Evans. Council Member Maloney. Mine's short. I just want to wish one of our colleagues a happy birthday, Chris Ford, and hope for many more. Thank you, Council Member Maloney. Thank you, Council Members. Yes, sir. Happy birthday. Looks like that's all who signed on for council for announcements. Are there any public comments? Mr. Mundy, Bernard? Mr. McCarthy. Your Honor, members of the council, I've mentioned this before, that no matter how hard we try to accommodate the other modes of travel, that some days the weather is unfit for anything except driving. And we've just come through a bunch of that kind of weather over the last couple weeks. I will say that of the streets that were highest priority for snow removal, The only things really deficient were right-turn radiuses at intersections and left-turn lanes. I happen to live on a street that doesn't get any removal effort from this government. Hence, the only snow that gets removed is what I shovel out of the way, and I did quite a bit of shoveling, both at home, in front of my house, at my office, which I not only worked every minute that I was scheduled and didn't take any inclement weather leave that has to be made up and actually picked up an hour and 45 minutes of comp time when I went in early to shovel the walk from the parking lot to the office building. i will i will say the fact that i was able to get through everything does indicate we're doing better than previous years that or maybe my current pickup truck is a little higher off the ground than the previous one and thus doesn't snag is takes deeper snow to snag the axles but at any rate i just hope we don't get another batch between now and when i head south on Saturday morning. And please don't sabotage our streets over the next three weeks while I'm gone. I will be volunteering on a Habitat for Humanity bill, not laying around on the beaches. All right, thank you, Mr. McCarthy. Is there nothing, if there's nothing further to come before the council, I'll accept a motion to adjourn. So moved. Motion by Council Member Massadi, second by Council Member Scotchville. Unless there's objection, we are adjourned. Thank you.