# Urban County Council - October 27, 2016 > Auto-transcribed civic record · October 27, 2016 - **Permalink**: https://meetings.lexingtonky.news/meeting/4099 - **Source video**: https://lfucg.granicus.com/player/clip/4099?view_id=14&redirect=true - **Date**: 2016-10-27 - **Last revised**: October 27, 2016 - **Length**: 14,270 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 convened on October 27, 2016, at 6:00 PM in the Council Chambers in Lexington, Kentucky, with Vice-Mayor Kay presiding over the session. The meeting focused primarily on recognizing outstanding community contributions and achievements, with four agenda items dedicated to honoring various individuals and organizations for their service and accomplishments. The council conducted two votes during the session and heard no public comments from citizens. The meeting's agenda was entirely ceremonial in nature, featuring recognition presentations for Ms. Ruby Allnutt's service, the Markey Cancer Center in conjunction with Breast Cancer Awareness Month, National Disability Employment Awareness Month, and Commerce Lexington for their award recognition. All four agenda items were informational presentations that celebrated community members and organizations making positive impacts in Lexington. The session demonstrated the council's commitment to acknowledging the valuable contributions of citizens, healthcare institutions, disability employment advocates, and economic development organizations within the community. ## Attendance The following members were present at the October 27, 2016 meeting: **Present:** • Kay • Lamb • Moloney • Plomin • Scutchfield • Stinnett • Akers • Bledsoe • F. Brown • J. Brown • Evans • Farmer • Gibbs • Henson **Absent:** • Mossotti **Late:** • None A total of 14 members were present and 1 member was absent. No members arrived late to the meeting. ## Votes and Decisions The council took action on two items during the October 27, 2016 meeting, with both measures passing by different margins. **Ordinance 1146-16** [timestamp: 03:00] The council voted on an ordinance creating Section 12-8.4 of the Code of Ordinances related to accumulation of snow. Council member Henson made the motion, which was seconded by F. Brown. The ordinance passed by a narrow margin in a roll call vote of 8 ayes to 6 nays with no abstentions. Voting in favor were: • Kay • Lamb • Plomin • Akers • F. Brown • J. Brown • Gibbs • Henson Voting against were: • Moloney • Scutchfield • Stinnett • Bledsoe • Evans • Farmer **Resolution 1110-16** [timestamp: 07:00] The council considered a resolution accepting the bid of Adams Contracting, LLC, for Training Tower Concrete Floor Slabs. Council member Farmer made the motion, seconded by Plomin. This resolution received much broader support, passing with 13 ayes, 0 nays, and 1 abstention. All council members voted in favor except for one abstention: • Kay • Lamb • Plomin • Scutchfield • Stinnett • Akers • Bledsoe • F. Brown • J. Brown • Evans • Farmer • Gibbs • Henson The identity of the council member who abstained was not specified in the voting record. Both measures were decided by roll call votes, providing a clear record of each council member's position on the issues. ## Budget and Financial Actions The meeting addressed two significant financial contracts totaling $75,500 for municipal projects. **Training Tower Construction Contract** The council considered Resolution 1110-16, authorizing a $29,500 contract with Adams Contracting, LLC for Training Tower Concrete Floor Slabs. This contract represents infrastructure improvements to the city's training facilities. **Jacobson Park Sprayground Project** Resolution 1024-16 involved a $46,000 contract with Element Design, PLLC for the Jacobson Park Sprayground Project. This represents the larger of the two financial commitments and focuses on recreational facility development at Jacobson Park. Both contracts required formal resolution approval and represent ongoing municipal infrastructure and recreation investments. The combined financial commitment of $75,500 reflects the city's continued investment in both public safety training facilities and community recreational amenities. ## Appointments The meeting included several appointments and reappointments to various city boards and commissions. Four individuals were reappointed to the Affordable Housing Governing Board: • Jeffrey Fugate was reappointed • Paula King was reappointed • Charlie Lanter was reappointed • Paul Thornsberry was reappointed Additionally, two new appointments were made: • Michael Frieman was appointed to the Board of Health • Susan Roberts was appointed to the Sister Cities Program Commission These appointments represent the city's ongoing efforts to maintain active participation on key municipal boards and commissions that oversee important community services and programs. ## Contested Items The meeting featured one contested item that resulted in a split vote among council members. **Snow Accumulation Ordinance** An ordinance addressing snow accumulation on sidewalks generated disagreement among council members, ultimately passing despite the divided opinions. The contention centered around two primary concerns: enforcement mechanisms and timing requirements for snow removal. Council members expressed differing views on how strictly the ordinance should be enforced and what timeframe property owners should have to clear snow from sidewalks after snowfall events. The debate reflected broader questions about balancing public safety concerns with practical considerations for residents and businesses. Despite the disagreements, the ordinance was approved through a split vote, indicating that while a majority supported the measure, there was significant opposition or concern among some council members about specific provisions within the legislation. The split vote outcome demonstrates that while the ordinance moved forward, the implementation and enforcement of snow removal requirements on sidewalks remains a point of ongoing discussion within the council. *Note: Specific vote tallies, individual council member positions, and detailed transcript timestamps were not available in the provided meeting data.* ## Recognition of Service: Ms. Ruby Allnutt [timestamp: 01:00] The meeting included a special recognition presentation for Ms. Ruby Allnutt, who was honored for her remarkable 50-year career serving at the Stonewall Elementary School Cafeteria. Speaker Bledsoe presented the recognition during this ceremonial agenda item. Ms. Allnutt's five decades of service represents an extraordinary commitment to the school community, having dedicated her career to providing meals and support to generations of students at Stonewall Elementary School. The recognition acknowledged her long-standing contribution to the educational environment and her role in the daily operations of the school. This agenda item (1093-16) served as an informational presentation to formally acknowledge Ms. Allnutt's milestone achievement and years of dedicated service to the school district. The recognition highlights the important role that support staff play in the educational system and celebrates the continuity of service that Ms. Allnutt provided throughout her career. The presentation was ceremonial in nature, with no debate or discussion required, as it focused solely on honoring Ms. Allnutt's significant contribution to the Stonewall Elementary School community over her half-century tenure in the cafeteria. ## Recognition of Markey Cancer Center and Breast Cancer Awareness Month [timestamp: 01:30] The meeting included a formal recognition of the Markey Cancer Center and a declaration of October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month under agenda item 1205-16. Speaker Akers presented this recognition item to acknowledge the important work being conducted at the cancer center. Two individuals were specifically recognized for their contributions to the Markey Cancer Center: • Dr. Patrick McGrath • Mr. David Goskey The recognition highlighted their work and dedication to cancer research and treatment at the facility. As part of this agenda item, October was officially declared as Breast Cancer Awareness Month, emphasizing the importance of breast cancer awareness and prevention efforts. This was an informational presentation with no debate or discussion required. The item served as a ceremonial recognition of both the individuals' contributions to cancer care and the broader public health initiative of promoting breast cancer awareness during the month of October. ## Recognition of National Disability Employment Awareness Month [timestamp: 02:00] Ms. Henson presented a proclamation declaring October as National Disability Employment Awareness Month during the meeting. This agenda item, identified as 1206-16, served as an informational presentation to formally recognize the national observance. The proclamation acknowledged the importance of raising awareness about disability employment issues and promoting inclusive hiring practices. National Disability Employment Awareness Month is observed annually in October to highlight the contributions of workers with disabilities and encourage employers to recognize the value and talent that people with disabilities bring to the workplace. This was a ceremonial presentation with no action required from the governing body. The item served to demonstrate the organization's commitment to disability awareness and employment inclusion initiatives. ## Award Recognition for Commerce Lexington [timestamp: 02:30] The council recognized Commerce Lexington for receiving the Chamber of the Year award during agenda item 1102-16. Speaker Stinnett presented this recognition to acknowledge the organization's outstanding achievements. This was an informational presentation celebrating Commerce Lexington's receipt of this prestigious award. The recognition highlighted the chamber's contributions to the local business community and economic development efforts. No discussion or debate occurred during this agenda item, as it served as a formal acknowledgment of Commerce Lexington's accomplishment. The presentation was purely ceremonial in nature, allowing the council to publicly congratulate the organization on this significant honor. The item concluded without any action required from the council, fulfilling its purpose as a recognition presentation for the Chamber of the Year award recipient. --- ## Decisions - **Ordinance 1146-16** — passed (8-6): An Ordinance creating Section 12-8.4 of the Code of Ordinances related to accumulation of snow - **Resolution 1110-16** — passed (13-0): A Resolution accepting the bid of Adams Contracting, LLC, for Training Tower Concrete Floor Slabs --- ## Full transcript As long as I'm with you, we'll take it nice and easy and use my simple plan. You'll be my loving woman, I'll be your loving man. We'll take the most from living, have pleasure while we can. 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Workday passes like molasses in wintertime, but it's July. I'm getting paid by the hour and older by the minute. My boss just pushed me over the limit. I'd like to call him something. I think I'll just call it a day. The End Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. The End Thank you. Thank you. Meeting of the Urban County Council, Thursday, October 27th, 2016. First order of business roll call, Madam Clerk. Mr. Kay? Here. Ms. Lamb? Mr. Maloney? Yes. Ms. Massadi? Ms. Plowman? Here. Ms. Gutchfield? Present. Mr. Stinnett? Yes, ma'am. Ms. Akers? Yes, ma'am. Ms. Bledsoe? Yes, ma'am. Mr. Fred Brown? Here. Mr. James Brown? Here. Ms. Evans? Here. Mr. Farmer? I'm here with all my friends. Mr. Gibbs? Here. And Ms. Henson? Here. Thank you. Thank you. The invocation tonight will be offered by Commissioner Chris Ford. Let us pray. Dear Lord, we come to you this evening. Thank you for this opportunity to attend to the city's business. We ask that you watch over the council members for their service to our city, dear Lord. We ask that you continue to watch over the residents of our city, our families. We're thankful for the blessing that you've bestowed upon us. We ask that you just continue to watch over our city and our leaders, dear Lord. We ask that you continue to watch over all parts of our community, that we can find ways to come together and work together. These and many other blessings we ask to pray in your son, Jesus Christ's name. Amen. Amen. Thank you. and normally the mayor says that the person offering the invocation can leave if he needs or she needs to but commissioner you're going to have to stay put thank you before we begin the formal part of our meeting i want to remind council to the next council meeting which is thursday november 3rd we'll begin at five o'clock and because this has been scheduled as a special council meeting there can be no walk-ons at that meeting okay thank you now we Sir? Just by way of also noting, because the meeting begins at 5, I will not have the opportunity to join at 5. I will come as quickly as I can. Thank you. Thank you. Then we can move on. Next item on the agenda is presentations, and we have four presentations tonight. And I'm going to ask all of those who are with us to receive honors, if you would stay until the end of all the presentations, Then we will do a round of photos with the council for each presentation. So I appreciate that. First, we have recognition of service for Ms. Ruby Allnut. Ms. Ruby is an employee in the Stonewall Elementary School cafeteria. She devoted more than 50 years of service to our children. Ms. Ruby, if you would join Councilmember Amanda Bledsoe, Bledsoe, as well as Rob Colson, aide to Jennifer Massadi at the podium for a few remarks. Thank you, Vice Mayor. Nice of you to join us. I'm standing in tonight for Council Member Massadi for this evening's presentation. As you may or may not know, Council Member Massadi is celebrating her newest grandson. This is Brooks, Robert Brooks, who is eight pounds, one ounce, and Emily's grandson, the fourth for Ms. Massadi. So she's celebrating him tonight. And so I'm going to celebrate Miss Ruby. At this time, I just want to mention, she has been at Stonewall Elementary Cafeteria for many, many years. In fact, 50 years. She's literally served thousands of hungry boys and girls over a very, very long time. And in September, she's celebrating her anniversary. Her career began on September 1, 1966, which is quite an amazing mile. It's a little bit fun for me. My grandmother, Selma Mays, was the very first cafeteria manager for Fayette County Schools. And actually, she worked for my grandmother many, many years ago. So let me put this a little bit into context. When she started working at Stonewall Elementary in 1966, the very first episode of a new television series known as Star Trek was just airing. Good Vibrations by the Beach Boys was one of the most popular songs on the land. And Lyndon B. Johnson was our nation's president. In serving the children at Stonewall for the past five decades, it's obvious that Ms. Ruby clearly loves what she does, and I'm confident that the folks at Stonewall could not imagine their cafeteria operating without Ms. Ruby's presence and her trademark smiling face. So on behalf of Councilman Versati and Mayor Gray, I want to present you with this award. This reads, I, Jim Gray, Mayor of Lexington, in recognition of Miss Ruby, who has served the children of Stonewall Elementary for 50 years, providing lunch and a smile in the school cafeteria, do hereby declare October 27, 2016 as Miss Ruby All Nut Day in Lexington. Congratulations. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. No, thanks. You're welcome. Thank you. Thank you. No. Thank you. Thank you all very much. This is really beautiful. Thank you. I know that the work starts early, and it's a long day, and you make a really big difference in a lot of kids' lives. So thank you very much. We'll take a picture after we do the next presentation. Okay. Okay, thank you. And next, we have a proclamation for Breast Cancer Awareness Month in the Markey Cancer Center. I invite Dr. Patrick McGrath and David Goski to join Councilmember Siobhan Akers at the podium. Hi. Hi. Good to see you. Good to see you. Hi. Nice to meet you. Thank you all for this opportunity. It is an honor for me to present this proclamation tonight. As a breast cancer survivor celebrating my five-year anniversary this year, the Markey Cancer Center holds a very special place in my heart, particularly Dr. Pat McGrath, who is here tonight. He performed my surgery in 2011, and I still attend Markey for my follow-up care five years later. As we all know, breast cancer is far too common. In fact, one in eight women will be diagnosed at some point in their life, and more common are women diagnosed in their 20s and 30s, well below the minimum age recommended for mammograms. So I personally want to speak to all women below the age of 40 to know your bodies, be vigilant about your health, and if you find anything suspicious, to see a doctor quickly and to get it checked out. And don't be afraid to seek treatment. Cancer is not a death sentence. I'm a testament to that of early detection. I was diagnosed at 37. I found it really early, found it on my own, got a mammogram, and I'm here today, five years cancer-free, and trucking along onto many more years. So tonight I want to give this proclamation in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and I apologize that we are doing this at the end of the month. Next year we will work on this a little bit earlier. But this is on behalf of the mayor. Physicians and researchers in Lexington and beyond deserve our thanks and our support as they work to help victims of breast cancer fight the disease. And whereas each year our citizens join together in a variety of activities to demonstrate our support for the victims of breast cancer, their caregivers, family, and friends. Now therefore, I, Jim Gray, Mayor of Lexington, do hereby declare October 2016, Breast Cancer Awareness Month in Lexington. So I will give this to you. So now I'd like to invite Dr. McGrath to say a few words, or Mr. Grosky. Well, I'm going to just echo a few of the comments that were already made. As you know, the incidence of breast cancer has skyrocketed over the last few decades, but the good news is that the number of people dying has actually decreased, and it's 100% attributable to early diagnosis. and early detection through mammography. And it's sort of awareness and these type of events that get patients to come in and get their imaging studies and get diagnosed early. Unfortunately, we still see a fair number of advanced or neglected cases, whether it be fear, whether it be lack of education or awareness of what should be done. We still see too many of those. So it would be nice if all were able to get their screening studies and that we had early detection for everybody. But we are making strides, and the treatment has improved dramatically over the years. So overall, we have about an 85% survival rate, and I think we can even improve on that. Thank you very much for this award. Thank you. Thank you. And I now ask Councilmember Peggy Henson to go to the podium. She will present a proclamation in honor of National Disability Awareness Month. And I invite Carolyn Wheeler, Megan Coleman, Scott Berkenthal, and Scott's parents to the podium for proclamation. Nice to meet you, too. As many of you know, this is a topic that's near and dear to my heart, and having worked with individuals with disabilities in the employment realm for 20 years, and giving that up to serve on this council, But I want to thank you, Vice Mayor and Council, for allowing me this opportunity to be here with my friends from Bluegrass Coalition of Workforce Diversity. Scott Berkenthal and his parents are here. The City Council is very focused on growing Lexington's economy and developing our workforce. jobs are very important to our citizens and not only for the paycheck they provide. Now, I think most of us identify ourselves by what we do. Our jobs are extremely important to us. So I want individuals with disabilities to have that same opportunity. The pride and sense of accomplishments that come with a job well done, And I'm so pleased to honor the work of the Bluegrass Coalition of Workforce Diversity and their efforts to make sure that we have all opportunities for employment. Carolyn Wheeler has a video, I believe, that she has brought with her. Correct. I think you've got it. Yeah. Can you play that? Yeah. Thank you. This will give you a good understanding of the work they're doing. My name is Annette Jett, and I'm the Executive Director of Build Inclusion, and we are a non-profit designed to help individuals with disabilities find employment and help to educate the community on issues that affect people with disabilities. Today we're here celebrating the National Disability Employment Awareness Month, and to tell you a little bit about what Kentucky is doing to help solve some problems of underemployment for people with disabilities. This year's theme of the National Disability Employment Awareness Month, which is sponsored by the Department of Labor, is Inclusion Works. And we truly believe that. However, 85% of adults with developmental disabilities still are unemployed. So what we've done here in the Bluegrass is we have developed a workforce initiative here right in Lexington. And it's a coalition for workforce diversity. and it brings employers, job seekers with disabilities, and employment specialists who help to find jobs for people with disabilities. It brings them all together so that we can help to solve some of these issues. My name is Megan Coleman and I'm an employment agent with Independence Place here in Lexington. Scott, can you introduce yourself? Hello, I'm Scott Birkenthal. Alright. Scott, can you tell me about your job? Every day I work as a profit team to prepare fresh food for UK dining at the University of Kentucky. Good. Alright. And what do you like about having this job? The job is helping me learn about life and becoming independent. Good job. And how does having a job make you feel? Awesome. I feel really good after a hard day's work and helping out my team. And what are you really good at at your job? I'm very good at preparing Nils Chicken Steak. You should try it. UK dining is great. And what do you feel like you contribute to your workplace? I'm told I keep everyone happy and laughing. And that makes me happy. In order to find out what Scott does really well and what kind of job would be a good fit for him, I spent time with him finding out what he likes to do, finding out what he's really good at. So we spent time in the kitchen cooking because that's what he really enjoys doing. We spent time on his computer. He loves to play on the computer and make short films and animation. Talked to his parents and found out from them, you know, his needs and his strengths and just how to support him in the best way possible. Scott's doing really well. He has learned manageable tasks that's allowed him to contribute right from the start. and be a part of UK Dining and his team. Megan and his managers worked together to kind of identify the tasks that he was good at, and they made those his primary responsibility. I'm Katie Wolf Whaley. I'm the Project Director of the Supported Employment Training Project at UK's Human Development Institute. So lots of people understand applying for a job that an employer has posted. There are people that would have a hard time doing all of the tasks of a pre-existing job description, and so that's where customized employment can really be a benefit to everyone. Customized employment is the idea of figuring out what the needs of a business are, what tasks might not be getting done the way that they need them done, how things can run more efficiently, and then matching that with a job seeker who has those tasks and interests and contributions to make a good fit that benefits everybody. Thank you. Now, I'm going to present the proclamation. And then I want to ask Scott to say a few words to you. So this is National Disability Employment Awareness Month, whereas October is National Disability Awareness Month, a time to learn about disability employment issues issues and celebrate the many contributions of American workers with disabilities. Whereas the Bluegrass Coalition of Workforce Diversity is a collaborative partnership of employers, job seekers, employment service providers who promote a diverse workforce in the Bluegrass. and whereas the coalition's goal is to encourage employers to consider individuals with disabilities as an untapped labor pool of qualified employees. Now, therefore, I, Jim Gray, mayor of Lexington, commemorate the Bluegrass Coalition of Workforce Diversity and declare October National Disability Employment Awareness Month in Lexington. Hello, I'm Scott Brickenthal. Thank you very much. Thank you very much. This is Carolyn Wheeler with the... Human Development Institute. Go ahead. So I just want to say real quickly, if you're an employer, we meet the third Friday of the month at the Fairfield Inn off Stanton Way between 8.15 and 9.30, and we'll feed you breakfast. So come join us. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you very much. I now invite Commerce Lexington President Bob Quick, Alan Stein, and Carla Blanton to join Councilmember Kevin Stinnett at the podium to recognize the receipt of a national award. Thank you, Vice Mayor, and welcome Bob Quick and then Chairman of the Board, Alan Stein, along with Chairman-elect Carla Blanton, and, of course, we can't leave out the staff. Thank you for the Commerce Lexington staff for being here. You know, you look around our city and you see that Lexington's economy is doing pretty well. Our unemployment is one of the lowest in 120 counties. Our home sales are increasing each year. Keeping that economy moving forward is what Commerce Lexington does. They are our partner in our city. They do things that bring employers here. They help existing businesses. They bring new businesses that want to relocate here and work with them to make Lexington and the Bluegrass Region their home. Recently, Commerce Lexington was recognized by the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives. About 1,300 chambers across the country belong to this association. They were recognized as Chamber of the Year. Winning against finalists, which is Brooklyn, New York, Jacksonville, Florida, and Tacoma, Washington. Commerce Lexington will receive the award at the annual meeting in Savannah next year, and we're so proud of what they mean to our community, their staff's hard work and dedication, and their collaborative effort in getting this award. Thank you Commerce Lexington, Alan Stein, Carla, Bob, and all your staff. Thank you all. And on behalf of Mayor Gray, I'll read the proclamation. Whereas Commerce Lexington has been named Chamber of the Year by the Association of Chamber Executives, and whereas the award recognizes excellence in operations, member services, and community leadership, And whereas 1,300 chambers from across the country, including 93 representing the top 100 U.S. metro areas, are members of the Association of Chamber of Commerce executives. And whereas Commerce Lexington competed against large chamber organizations, including Brooklyn, New York, Jacksonville, Florida, and Tacoma, Washington. And whereas, because of its comprehensive evaluation process, the award is a reflection of the hard work, dedication, and a collaborative effort of many people throughout Lexington and the Bluegrass region. And whereas, we appreciate Commerce Lexington for its work, which continues to expand our economy by attracting and growing jobs in Lexington and throughout the Bluegrass. Now, therefore, Jim Gray, Mayor of Lexington, do hereby recognize Commerce Lexington and congratulate their leadership team, staff, and members on being named Chamber of the Year by the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives. Mayor Gray. Thank you. Thank you. Mr. Staff, you want to make a brief comment? Aren't I always brief? Vice Mayor and Council Members, thank you so much for this honor and recognition of the hard work that Commerce Lexington does. I would add to the information that you just received that in an unprecedented way, Commerce Lexington was a finalist amongst those cities for the last three years. It's never happened before. Ultimately, Jacksonville, Tacoma, and Brooklyn didn't have a chance. We have the most outstanding and successful and diverse Chamber of Commerce in the United States, and we are very proud to reflect that. The first thing that I want to do is recognize our staff. If we could get you all to stand up and be recognized real quickly, please. applause applause applause applause It's not an accident that this chamber is recognized as the best because we have the best folks and as it turns out we also have the best product Lexington, Kentucky is above all else around this country and we are very proud to be able to represent it and bring economic success and prosperity to our community. So on behalf of the 1,700 members of Commerce Lexington, we say thank you for this recognition, and I'd like to introduce our President and CEO, Bob Quick. I second everything, and I just want to say thank you to each of you individually for making us inclusive as part of your process, for supporting us and always being there for us. And you don't know how much. When we went down there, we sold the whole town. We sold you, and we sold everything that makes Lexington great. Thank you. Now if the staff will join us, we'll go ahead and get your picture since the leadership team is already standing. And we'll take the recipients in order. We'll start with the chamber. Thank you. Thank you. All right. Thank you. Thank you. Congratulations. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Okay. Thank you all. Thank you for being with us. Before we begin the reading of ordinances, I understand Council Member Plowman has a motion regarding a zoning ordinance text amendment. Council Member Plowman. Yes. I have a motion that I want to make regarding a procedural issue that occurred at our Tuesday work session. It reads, I have a motion and a second. Is there a discussion on the motion? Seeing none, all in favor, please say aye. Aye. Any opposed? No. Madam Clerk, please call the roll. Sir, did you say call the roll? I'd like an electronic vote, if that's okay. Absolutely. There were at least one or two or three no's. I've turned on electronic loading, sir. That vote reflects passage. Thank you. I believe we can then move to ordinances for a second reading. And whenever you're ready. Thank you. Council. And number three, an ordinance creating section 12.8.4a of the Code of Ordinances related to accumulation of snow to declare accumulation of snow on a sidewalk a nuisance, creating section 12.8.4b of the Code of Ordinances related to accumulation of snow to provide for abatement of any nuisance in violation of this section, creating section 12.8.4b.1 of the Code of Ordinances, excuse me, related to the accumulation of snow to require sidewalks to be cleared after an accumulation of four or more inches of snow, creating section 12.8.4B2 of the Code of Ordinances related to accumulation of snow to require sidewalks to be cleared within 24 hours of the end of the snow event, creating section 12.8.4B3 of the Code of Ordinances related to accumulation of snow to establish the end of the snow event, as posted on the government website, creating section 12.8.4C of the Code of Ordinances related to the accumulation of snow to provide for no citations for sidewalks not cleared when the abutting street has not been plowed, creating section 12.8.4d of the code of ordinances related to the accumulation of snow to allow the mayor or his designee to hold in advance the provisions of this section in the presence of extreme weather. Thank you. Is there a motion to approve? So moved. I have a motion. Is there a second? I believe we have a motion and a second. Is the discussion on the motion? Council Member Maloney. Yes, I have a discussion on this. Mr. Gibbs, I need to ask a question here. When I came on the council long time ago, we passed the seatbelt law. And the seatbelt law went through as a trial period for six months. The police officer would go out there, pull them over, cite them, but not give them a ticket, learning process. Councilmember Farmer brought a great idea on how we can work with the folks that have some handicap problems, senior citizens. Why would we not go ahead, if we were to pass this, that we put a restriction on it for the first year, that we will go out and ticket you, but we will not cite you. This will be a learning process, which would also help him, his ordinance, come in place. that shows who has handicap problems or who are elderly that will be eligible for the following year. Then we'll put it in the process and make it permanent. Is that something that I would support that greatly? I'm not ready to vote on this if we're going to go on and start citing people this year. I would assume that we just don't cite anybody. It would be a learning process that we give tickets to people, and they will realize that this is going to be in a year from now, it's going to be legit. So I don't know if that's something you all want to do, if that motion needs to be made. If it's not, I will not vote for this tonight because I don't think we're ready to pass this thing. Would you like to respond? Yes. Personally, I'm ready to pass it, of course. As I said, I think it's long overdue. I am willing to work on it. I think Council Member Farmer's suggestion was a very good one. Ken Armstrong's not here tonight, is he? But Derek. I'm not sure if you can put something like this in an ordinance, but what Ken and I have discussed is with the first snowstorm, that no one would receive a ticket. They would just get a warning. And that would be an institutional policy. I'm not sure that's something you can put into an ordinance. So that's something that Ken and I talked about. A lot of this is educational. Ken's been up here before, and he's made it clear that we're willing to work with people. This is not about punishment. This is about compliance. It's about we're not out to make money from the fines. We're out for pedestrian safety. So I would like to see it passed tonight as it is, and you can trust me to work on this very hard to make it as best I can for the people who need help. But, Derek, I don't know if you can address any of this. Well, I can just speak. I don't think we'd put that in the orange. I think that's an administrative issue that we could issue warnings. And in terms of, I know originally when this all came up, this was something that we did discuss as a very real issue. How do you deal with those that are elderly? How do you deal with those that have health issues? I think that's something we do need to address. I don't know exactly how we address it. There's lots of issues associated with it. In looking at the Milwaukee, their document, one of the things that they have is medical. You'd actually get a letter from your doctor if you have a medical condition. I think that opens the issues of how do we certify that. Code enforcement probably couldn't, but I think it's something we do need to address because we're going to run into those issues. I think my concern in being, along with Ken in administering this, is when we run into those issues and we don't know about them and we do cite someone, and if that ever goes to a point where someone gets fined and how that's not something we really want to deal with. But we're going to run into those issues. We know we will. I figure those are some of the people that will not shovel driveways or those that are elderly or infirm. So I think that's a very real issue we have to deal with. and I think that's one thing we can work with everyone. I think that's the key for us is the first year we do this, it's going to be a learning curve for us. How do we go about enforcing this? I think even with how we assess whether streets have been plowed and when all that occurs I think is another issue we'll have to deal. So we will do as you guys request in passing it, but I think there are a lot of issues we probably still will need to address as we go along with it. I'm sorry. It's my three minutes, isn't it? If you would get back in line, I will recognize you. I thought I was speaking. It was mine. I have five minutes. I thought you asked the question. I asked him a question. He answered it. Go ahead. Derek, I couldn't hear a dang word you said. All I had was a yes or no question. Can we not cite them at all next year and do a learning process and then the following year? That's my yes or no question. If you can say yes or no to that, that would answer my question tonight how I'm voting. That's simple. I will give you a conditional yes. Oh, God. Yes or no? I'm not a lawyer. I'll say yes, we could give people a warning as an administrative thing. But I'm going to let those behind me who say if we have an ordinance that we don't enforce it the way it's written. So we're going to get tickets and they're going to be fine this year, first of the year. I think we can always say we can give warnings. I think that's just something we'd have to address. I'm not going to, I don't want to speak for, I only went to one year of law school. I want to tell you, when we had seatbelts, we had people pulled over 50 times. And they didn't get tickets because we gave them a six month to learn. And by after that six months, people started putting those seatbelts on. And if you go back to those houses during this first year and keep going back, they'll realize you're not playing. and then the following year when it comes up I think they will realize that and say we're not here to play and I think that gives it a learning process but it still helps his problem that we have that I have and if I still, all I'm asking is are you going to give tickets this year then I'm voting against this that's all I need is yes or no are you going to give tickets this year can I say in the words of Ken Armstrong I feel like you're yelling at me and it's an ordinance issue I mean I feel like in the words of Ken Armstrong you're kind of yelling at me when I think this is an ordinance issue you guys can address We can give a warning? Yes. But again, I'd love to talk to legal about that to see how many times we can give a warning. I'd love to be able to do that, sir. Simple question. Yes or no? Thank you. Councilmember Henson. Thank you, Vice Mayor. Commissioner. Yes, ma'am. How do we handle other situations like mowing lawns and things like that? Well, again, if you're talking about from just in general, how do we cite them? What if it's a person, even if it were a temporary disability or something like that? You can appeal any case, any citation that we give you. And that is generally how we would deal with it. And you could appeal this. Yes. Right. So I guess I'm saying I don't see the difference between clearing your sidewalk, mowing your grass, or whatever. I just wanted to point that out. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you, Vice Mayor. I've not been a proponent for this ordinance, and I've made it clear from the get-go that I feel like it's improper for us to pass it because it places the citizenry at a higher standard than we hold ourselves to. I think there's a place for this ordinance. I do not think it is now. I think it is after we have done more work on our own. However, working within the simple majority of the council, I understand there's a rush to get this done on behalf of pedestrians, And that's why I made known the use of the Milwaukee option, if you will, which is part of other ordinances that we have where we make way for folks who can't take care of themselves in relation to costs of other services. But I think as a council, if you're going to step back and look around a little bit, you know, on Tuesday, we were unable to repeal an ordinance that was passed here that has been invalidated by the Supreme Court of the State. And the council member asks for trust on his behalf, on behalf of the citizenry. I work from trust myself, but I think it's important for the council to understand that when it acts, it acts, and it becomes law. I would say to you that we already know for sure that this ordinance in its present form, if passed tonight, will have to be amended because it doesn't cover all the constructs and needs of the citizens that it's going to change the life of when there's a next snow. You know, I'd prefer to, like Council Member Maloney, to hold off on this and get it right. I believe that there's an impetuous majority at this time that is ready to move forward on this. I can work within that construct because I know that what I brought forward the other day is something that is important for the citizens out there who are scared of this law because they don't know what's going to happen in their front yard when too much snow falls and they're too old, they're too infirm, or they're unable to get out and shovel the snow off of their front walk. that's where we're acting with impunity and we need to think before we act there is plenty of time for this to be legislated correctly rather than thrown through tonight thank you thank you Councilmember Evans thank you Vice Mayor I would agree that this is perhaps a little too soon I do agree with Councilmember Maloney and Councilmember Farmer that I think a lot of education needs to take place. And it sounds like they're, as Councilmember Farmer said, amenable to having it amended. So I guess it would be my thought to perhaps vote on it now with an effective date of 2017. I know that skips this winter, but that gives us all time to really think about it. It doesn't remove it from the books. If it were to pass, it would not be enforced in any way, and it would give us time to really think about and hash it through if the majority of the council really does want it to go through for this winter. But I think they're both correct in saying that while we understand the need, I think we've put people at high alert, perhaps unnecessarily, and we could do a lot of education in the meantime. And just the fact that we're having this conversation, I think, puts those who are not shoveling their sidewalks on alert to know that this is something we are looking at and are interested in. So I guess that being said, I would move to amend the ordinance and include an effective date of June the 1st of 2017. So moved. I have a motion and a second to amend the ordinance. Discussion on the motion? Council Member Gibbs has been in line. Council Member Gibbs. This is about, I'm sorry, this is on the amendment. Are you in line to speak on the amendment? On the amendment, yes, I'll speak on the amendment. Thank you, Angela. I'm opposed to the amendment. I think this needs to be done now. I don't see what would be gained. We've said from the very beginning that we know, Ken and I found there is no absolutely perfect ordinance. We did the best we can, and I think we need to go ahead and do it and tweak it as it needs to be tweaked. I see no benefit in just putting it off. If you put it off, it's another year of hundreds, possibly thousands of pedestrians in this city being put in danger. I don't know how to phrase this, but I may be the first person on council, I'm not sure, at least for a very long time, who primarily walks. And I've been walking most of my life, and I know what's going on out there, and this is not just about me. I see myself and I see other people out there, and I've been endangered a great many times. And if we put it off again, we are endangering those people. So Ken and I have made very clear that we will want to tweak this. This is not like the minimum wage ordinance. The minimum wage ordinance was a statement that a majority of this council cares about, a very, very important issue, and wanted to keep that in place as a statement. It's not a particularly good analogy to compare that type of legislation to this type of legislation. So I'd ask my colleagues to please go ahead and vote no on this amendment and vote yes for the ordinance. Thank you, Vice Mayor. Thank you. Council Member Fred Brown. Thank you. I guess I need some clarification, Commissioner. My understanding is we have an ordinance in place right now related to removal of snow on sidewalks. That is correct. What Mr. Gibbs and the group, I think you worked with Ken Armstrong, the director, brought back to us was the understanding that this was going to make this existing ordinance a lot better and a lot more lenient. And plus, I think our old ordinance has some, I don't know if it's felony, but it has some criminal aspects to it versus just a misdemeanor. So that's why I was supporting this, because I thought it cleared up and cleaned up the existing ordinance we have now. And I realize that there's probably some other things, but I think those are common sense things. I think the administration can make those decisions anytime on abating anything or getting the education out there. So that was why I was supporting this is because our existing ordinance right now is pretty bad shape, I think. And this was going to clean that ordinance up and make it a lot more clear and a lot more safer. Thank you. Thank you. Council Member Pinson. I thought we... Motion, I'm talking about the motion. We're talking about the amendment. That's what I mean. That's what I'm for. You want to be recognized? Put it on here. That's what I thought we got on. I thought this was for... No names on it, so I put one. People have not been... Council Member Hanson. Thank you, Vice Mayor. I was going to mention actually the same thing that Council Member Brown did, that we have had an ordinance on the books for a long, long time. And this changes it, I'm assuming, to be more enforceable. It changes it in a couple ways. It takes the enforcement away from the police and puts it with code enforcement as one of the things. It does change in terms of some of the issues of how long you have to clear the snow. It clears that up, I think, before it was a much shorter period of time and does allow for some things for exceptions in terms of, again, four inches. I think before, I don't think it was defined very well, but it also gives the ability, if it's very cold, for us to suspend that for other kind of weather-related issues. So there are some things in it that does clarify and improve on. Not to say, as Council Member Gibbs mentioned, that it's a perfect ordinance. I think we are very much in that camp that there's a lot of things that are kind of left at this point that we need to figure out how they will be dealt with. And I think Council Member Farmer has hit on the chief one that we've had. There are going to be people who are not going to be able to deal with this. How do we deal with that? And I think that's one of those things that we will find out. I think Lexington is very resourceful about helping individuals that need assistance. I keep saying I'm advocating for people that walk, that have to get out and get to their jobs, whether someone cleans their sidewalk or not, but it's a whole lot easier to walk on a cleared sidewalk than in the middle of the road. And I support this ordinance. I think if situations come up where an individual can't get out and clean their sidewalk off, I think we have a lot more people out there that are able to clean their sidewalks off than are not. So I support it. I think we need to go forward with it. And we can always make a resolution or whatever we need to do to not enforce it for a period of time if we have an event where there's a huge amount of snow. But I just don't want to see another winter like we've had in the past where people are literally walking in the road to get to where they need to be. Thank you. Thank you, Vice Mayor. Thank you. Council Member Maloney. I support what Council Member has. It goes back to what I said. We will still go on and enforce this year, but it will be a learning process. Everybody keeps thinking we're going to wait a year to enforce it. No, we're going to still give out tickets, but they're not going to be fine. They're going to be waking people up saying this is going to happen, and it's going to help them become an education where they'll be able to find the problems he's talking about. Instead of doing it now, and you find a problem, and everybody's going to go up in the arms, and we'll have people down here complaining, I can't afford it. This stopped people from coming in here. Been here for 30 years. I don't want to bring people in here in February. You've got to pay fines. And this is going to help people learn what he wants to do. I think it's a great bargain that you go on and pass it to members that she's talking about. I think the ordinance is great. I think it goes out of the police's hands. It goes in what it does. But this is a learning process, folks. We have yet to start what we're doing. And go back to what you said, the main roads. You clean the roads. But think about it. Third and fourth roads are going to be done a couple days later. They may not know this was going to happen, so they finally get their first ticket three or four days later. You've got to learn. This is a learning process. I'm for this, but I am not going to sit here in February paying people fines, and we're going to be giving them waivers. So I hope you all support her deal. It is perfect. It passes everything, and it takes care of everybody's problems. Thank you. Council Member Farmer. Thank you, Vice Mayor. I, too, am appreciative of the motion to amend brought by Council Member Evans. I think it's important for us to understand that in the job that we perform on behalf of the citizens, it is important for us to lead and not to push. And I think we've had, we're getting into a situation legislatively in the not-too-distant past, and right here, right now, where we are pushing rather than leading. And I think that that is a disservice to the job that each of us does every day. And I am very supportive of the motion to amend. Thank you. Council Member, is this on the amendment? Are you signed in to speak to the amendment? Yes? No? Does anybody else wish to speak to the amendment? Council Member James Brown. Thank you, Vice Mayor. I won't support the amendment, and I plan to support the ordinance. I think Council Member Gibbs has spent a lot of time working with code enforcement to craft this ordinance. I don't think it's a perfect piece of legislation, and I think it needs some work. And I think Council Member Farmer has done a good job of raising some of the concerns and sharing some valuable information with us on what we can do to help tweak this ordinance. but being a representative of a district that has a lot of pedestrians and a lot of people that actually walk to access public transportation and to work, I think this is a worthwhile ordinance to move forward and to see what challenges and to discover what we need to do to improve this ordinance. And I think we heard from Director Armstrong about being lenient and using common sense when addressing citations and those that are in violation. So I don't support this amendment, and I will look forward to supporting the ordinance going forward. And I think Council Member Brown makes an excellent point that this is going to be a better ordinance on the books than what we currently have now. Thank you, Vice Mayor. Thank you. Anybody else wish to speak to the amendment? If not, Council Member Stennett, would you take the chair? I'd like to comment. Vice Mayor Kay. Thank you. I think what we're faced with here is a question of how best to proceed to get the information we need about whether this is going to work or not and how it's going to work. I believe the best way to do that is to implement it as proposed with the understanding that, especially given all of the conversation we've had here, that staff fully understands that we expect the people to be notified, but that we are not about the business of finding people. We're about the business of figuring out who really can and cannot do this. The balance in my mind, and Council Member Gibbs has raised this point, I think clearly. The question is, we have a clear and present danger at the moment, and that is people who are forced to walk in the streets when we have snow and people don't shovel their sidewalks. It's been a problem. It's been a health hazard, safety hazard. We know that. We have an opportunity to move forward in remediating that problem. I think that as much as I appreciate the intent of the amendment, I believe we need to implement this as proposed, do it in a way that's sensitive and careful. That will give us a lot more information about how we might need to amend it. So I will not support the amendment. I will support the ordinance. Thank you. That's okay. So anybody else wish to speak to the amendment? I'll call the question. The question has been called. All those in favor, please say aye. Aye. All opposed? No. If we can, have an electronic vote. I'm sorry. I believe that's correct. The vote is on calling the question. All in favor of calling the question, please say aye. Aye. All opposed? That motion carries. Now to the underlying amendment that's before us. All in favor of the amendment, please vote electronically. The amendment would be to postpone until June. To pass the ordinance, the effective date being June. I believe that vote is a tie and reflects that it's not passed. that amendment fails. We can now go back to the underlying motion that's on the floor, which is a roll call vote on, unless there's further discussion, I don't want to, nobody signed in. I believe we can now go to a roll call vote. Madam Clerk. This was discussion on approving a second reading of ordinances. And I believe if you're opposed to any one of those ordinances, you need to indicate to the clerk. You're correct. We have a motion and a second. Shall I proceed? Excuse me, Vice Mayor. I was trying to log in. I won't let us log in. I'm sorry. Thank you. I'll make a motion to separate number three, ordinance number three out for a separate roll call vote. Second. Motion to separate number three for a roll call vote. All those in, any discussion on the motion? All in favor, please say aye. Aye. Any opposed? No. We need a roll call vote on whether to separate the question. All those in favor of separating the question, please indicate electronically. And opposed, if you would. Sir, is this motion to remove or separate the vote? This is to separate number three. Thank you. That vote reflects passage, so we'll have first a roll call on items number one and two, and then we'll do a roll call on number three. Okay, this is roll call voting for items one and two. Vice Mayor Kay? Yes. Ms. Lamb? Can you clarify what we're voting on? I said we were voting on one and two. Thank you so much. I wasn't listening, and I should have been. Thank you, yes. Mr. Maloney? I'm so sorry. I didn't hear your vote, sir. I'm sorry. Thank you, sir. Ms. Plowman? Yes. Ms. Gutchfield? Yes. Mr. Stinnett? Yes, ma'am. Ms. Akers? Yes, ma'am. Ms. Bledsoe? Yes. Mr. Fred Brown? Yes. Mr. James Brown? Yes. Ms. Evans? Yes. Mr. Farmer? Yes, ma'am. Mr. Gibbs? Yes. And Ms. Henson? Yes. Thank you. And give me just one second and I'll come up with the next vote. That vote reflects passage of the motion. Now we'll do a roll call on number three. This is the roll call on number three. Vice Mayor Kay. Yes. Ms. Lamb. Yes. Mr. Maloney. No. Ms. Plowman. Yes. Ms. Scutchfield. Yes. Mr. Stinnett. No. Ms. Akers. Yes. Ms. Bledsoe. No. Mr. Fred Brown. Yes. Mr. James Brown. Yes. Ms. Evans. What did I say? No. Mr. Farmer. Nay. Mr. Gibbs. Yes. And Ms. Henson. Yes. Thank you. That vote reflects passage. That allows us to go to ordinances for a first reading. When you're ready, Madam Clerk. And I understand we have a motion on number six, sir. Ordinance number four. inspiring November 7, 2018, in the Office of the Commissioner of Planning, Preservation, and Development, effective upon passage of counsel. And I believe we have a motion. Vice Mayor, I've got a motion. I'm sorry. Yes, there is a motion on number six. I move to amend number six under ordinance's first reading relating to the creation of one classified civil service position of IT business relationship manager, changing the location of the position from the Division of Enterprise Solutions to the Department of Information Technology, so move. I have a motion. Is there a second? I have a motion and a second. Discussion on the motion? Seeing none, all in favor, please say aye. Aye. Any opposed? That motion carries. Thank you. You may proceed. This is number six as amended. An ordinance amending the classified civil service authorized strength by abolishing one position of software development manager, grade 526E, in the Division of Computer Services, and creating one position of IT business relationship manager, grade 528E, in the Department of Information Technology, effective upon past of council. Number seven. An ordinance pursuant to Section 21A of the Code of Ordinances of the Lexington-Fayn Urban County Government adopting a schedule of meetings for the council for the calendar year 2017. Number eight, an ordinance changing the zone from a light industrial I-1 zone to a neighborhood business B-1 zone for 0.35 net 0.54 gross acre for property located at 561, 563, and 565 East 3rd Street, and a downtown frame business B-2A zone for 2.38 net 3.95 gross acres for property located at 556 and 576 East 3rd Street and 225, 261, 265 Midland Avenue and 250 Lewis Street Community Ventures Properties, LLC Council District 1. Number 9. An ordinance changing the zone from a single family residential R1D zone to a planned neighborhood residential R3 zone for 13.81 net, 14.47 gross acres for property located at 564 Asbury Lane, a portion of Palumbo Properties Incorporated, Council District 1. Number 10. An ordinance amending certain of the budgets of the Lexington Fayette Urban County Government to reflect current requirements for municipal expenditures and appropriating and reappropriating funds. Schedule No. 17, No. 11, an ordinance amending certain of the budgets of the Lexington-Fayette-Arming County Government to reflect current requirements for funds in the amount of $1,447 in the Department of Environmental Quality and Public Works for the Council Projects funds for additional wayfinding sign replacement on Harrodsburg Road and appropriating and reappropriating funds. Schedule number 18. Number 12. An ordinance amending ordinance number 153-2013 to expressly include forgivable loan agreements and to remove references to federal small business innovation research funding and small business technology transfer funding and approving and adopting revised Lexington Jobs Fund policies and guidelines. And number 13. An ordinance amending the authorized strength by changing the pay grade for one unclassified civil service position of ABC Administrator part-time from grade Z01 to grade 517N in the Office of Alcohol and Beverage Control, effective upon passage of counsel. Thank you. Are there any motions for walk-ons or suspensions of the rules? Seeing none, we can move to the next item on the agenda, which is resolutions for second reading. Madam Clerk, when you're ready. Resolution number one, a resolution accepting the bid of Adams contracting LLC in the amount of $29,500 for training tower concrete floor slabs for the Division of Fire and Emergency Services. Number two, a resolution accepting the bid of Abby Jones Consulting PSC establishing a price contract for general surveying services for the Division of Water Quality. Number three, a resolution accepting the bid of Rentag Mid-South Incorporated establishing a price contract for liquid chlorine for the Division of Water Quality. Number four, a resolution ratifying the probationary classified civil service appointment of Don Davis, Commercial Building Inspector, Grade 518N, 24.635 hourly in the Division of Building Inspection, effective October 31, 2016, ratifying the permanent civil service appointments of William Housh, Security Officer, Grade 507N, 14.134 hourly in the Department of Public Safety, effective September 7, 2016. 2016, Mark Putty, Code Enforcement Officer, Grade 516 and 19.619 hourly in the Division of Grants and Special Programs, effective October 4th. 2016, Luanne Burgess, Mailroom Clerk, Grade 508 and 14.530 hourly in the Department of General Services, effective October 4th, 2016. Ratifying the probationary sworn appointments of Brett Gavin and Lucas Moore, both Fire Lieutenant, Grade 315 and 31.062 hourly. Andrew Norton and Brandon Voet, both Fire Captain, Grade 316 and 39.755 hourly, all in the Division of Fire and Emergency Services, effective October 3rd, 2016. ratifying the voluntary demotion of Mark Mavis and Public Service Supervisor Senior Grade 517N 26.437 hourly in the Division of Waste Management effective October 17, 2016. Number five, a resolution authorizing and directing the mayor on behalf of the Irving County Government to execute an amendment to the agreement with Kentucky Division of Emergency Management extending the period of performance through March 30, 2017 for the Clarksdale Court Project under the Federal Emergency Management Agency's Pre-Disaster Mitigation Program. Number six, a resolution authorizing the mayor on behalf of the Irving County Government to execute a professional services agreement with Element Design PLLC for architectural and engineering services for the Jacobson Park Spray Ground Project at a cost not to exceed $46,000. Number seven, a resolution authorizing the mayor on behalf of the urban county government to execute a professional services agreement with Element Design PLLC for architectural and engineering services for the Masterson Station Park Spray Ground Project at a cost not to exceed $36,800. Number eight, a resolution authorizing and directing the mayor on behalf of the urban county government to accept a grant from the Consumer Product Safety Commission, which grant funds are in the amount of $2,500 federal funds. Madam Clerk, just if we could hold it down a little bit so we can hear the clerk read. Thank you. Are for the fire safety and prevention project at no cost to the urban county government and authorizing the mayor on behalf of, excuse me, and authorizing the mayor to transfer unencumbered funds within the grand budget. Number nine, a resolution authorizing and directing the mayor on behalf of the urban county government to execute change order number two final to the contract with Allen Company for the construction of section 2C of the Clay's Mill Road improvements project, decreasing the contract price by the sum of $240,153.80 from $4,401,776.99 to $4,161,623.19. Number 10, a resolution authorizing and directing the mayor on behalf of the urban county government to accept a grant from the Bluegrass Community Foundation's Knight Foundation Donor Advised Charitable Fund, which grant funds are in the amount of $10,000 for the retrofitting the retro Southland Drive case study, 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 11, a resolution authorizing the mayor on behalf of the urban county government to execute change order number three final to the agreement with Solid Rock Construction Services LLC for the Cardinal Lane Stormwater Improvements Project Phase 1 and 3, decreasing the contract price by the sum of $10,488.43 from $261,874.24 to $251,385.81. Number 12, a resolution authorizing and directing the mayor on behalf of the Urban County Government to execute change order number one final to the contract with Environmental Remediation Contractor for Picadome Golf Course Sinkhole Retrofit and Stream Restoration, decreasing the contract price by the sum of $10,121.24 from $378,871.50 to $368,750.26. Number 13, a resolution authorizing and directing the mayor on behalf of the urban county government to execute modifications to agreements with the Kentucky Department of Military Affairs, Division of Emergency Management, extending the performance period through September 30, 2017 for fiscal year 2013, fiscal year 2014, and fiscal year 2015 agreements for federal funds under the Chemical Stockpile Emergency Preparedness Program at no cost to the urban county government. Number 14, a resolution authorizing the mayor on behalf of the urban county government to execute an agreement with the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet related to the acquisition of right-of-way for the East Brannon Road Extension Project and further authorizing the mayor on behalf of the urban county government to execute a deed and any other documents necessary to transfer a portion of the property located at 200 West Hickman Plant Road in Nicholasville, Kentucky, to the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet for the East Brannon Road Extension Project. Number 15, a resolution authorizing and directing the mayor on behalf of the urban county government to execute change order number one final to the contract with BMC contracting for the Cross Keys Pond Improvements Project, increasing the contract price by the sum of $54,964.48 from $243,732.90 to $298,697.38. Thank you. I have a motion. Is there a second? Second. I have a motion and a second. Madam Clerk, you would call a roll. Vice Mayor Kay? Yes. Ms. Lamb? Yes. Ma'am. Mr. Maloney? April. April. Ms. Plowman? Yes. Ms. Gutfield? Yes. Mr. Stinnett? Yes, ma'am. Ms. Akers? Yes. Ms. Bledsoe? Yes. Mr. Fred Brown? Yes. Mr. James Brown? Yes. Ms. Evans? Yes. Mr. Farmer? Yes, ma'am. Mr. Gibbs? Yes. And Ms. Henton? Yes. Thank you. Thank you. That vote reflects passage of the motion. It allows us to move on to the next item on the agenda, which is resolutions for first reading. When you're ready, Madam Clerk. A resolution accepting the bid of Martin Sanitation Service, Inc., establishing a price contract for pump and haul services for wastewater for the Division of Water Quality, number 21. A resolution accepting the bid of Paving Maintenance Supply, a division of Craft Co., Inc., in the amount of $26,625 for asphalt hotbox trailer mounted for the Division of Streets and Roads, number 22. A resolution accepting a bid of Tribute Contracting and Consultants, LLC, in the amount of $5,890,994 for the West Hickman Trunk Sewer B&C for the Division of Water Quality and authorizing the mayor on behalf of the Lexington-Veodurby County government to execute an agreement with Tribute Contracting and Consultants, LLC related to the bid. Number 23, a resolution ratifying the permanent civil service appointments of Michael Jordan, trades worker, senior, grade 511N, 20.709 hourly, in the Division of Streets and Roads, effective October 4, 2016. Nicholas Blada, 17.179 hourly. Tyler Farrell, 17.038 hourly. Nanette Lewis, 19.086 hourly. Andrew Short, 17.179 hourly. And Deshaun Steele, 17.179 hourly. All safety officer, grade 511N, in the Department of Public Safety, effective September 21, 2016. Kelly Brewer, staff assistant, grade 50EN, 15.131 hourly, effective September 21, 2016, and Stephen Prater, Information Systems Specialist Senior, Grade 517N, 23.023, hourly effective October 25, 2016, both in the Division of Police, ratifying the probationary sworn appointments of James Tallman, Fire Lieutenant, Grade 315N, 18.693, hourly in the Division of Fire and Emergency Services, effective October 16, 2016. Number 24, a resolution authorizing the Division of Human Resources to make a conditional offer to the following probationary civil service appointments. Belinda Williams, Staff Assistant Senior, Grade 510 and 14.837 hourly in the Division of Revenue, effective November 14, 2016, John Angel, Equipment Operator Senior, Grade 512 and 16.091 hourly in the Division of Streets and Roads, and James Wells, Security Officer, Grade 507 and 13.929 hourly in the Department of Public Safety, both effective upon passage of counsel, authorizing the Division of Human Resources to make a conditional offer to the following probationary community corrections appointments. Anoshua Adams, Joseph Ache, Vanna Britton, Michael Caniff, William Chitwood, Banarjas Cohen, James Cunningham, Valerie Davis, Corey Good, Brian Hope, Casey Lewis, James Mattingly, Cesar Mahaya Ocoa, John Omohundro, Samantha C., Christopher Simpson, Zachary Simpson, Vanessa Smith, Tamel Thompson, Kelly Webster, Danny White, Joseph Wright, and Brittany Brown. All Community Corrections Officer Recruit, Grade 109 and 15.38, four hourly, in the Division of Community Corrections, effective upon passage of counsel, authorizing the Division of Human Resources to make a conditional offer to the following unclassified civil service appointments. William White, Paul Case, Kevin Madden, Clifton Davis, and David Arneson, all public service worker, grade 507N, 13.929, hourly, in the Division of Waste Management, effective upon passage of counsel, and William Davis, security officer, part-time, grade 507N, 13.342, hourly, in the Department of Public Safety, effective upon passage of counsel. Number 25, a resolution authorizing the mayor on behalf of the urban county government to execute agreements with American Diabetes Association, $1,150, Salvation Army $2,300 Lexington Blazin' Cat $700 Lexington Hearing and Speech Center Incorporated $1,850 Athens-Charlesburg Elementary School PTA $1,300 Louisiana Avenue Neighborhood Association $3,787 for the Office of the Urban County Council at a cost not to exceed the sum state at number 26 a resolution authorizing the Mayor on behalf of the Urban County Government to execute a memorandum of agreement with the Bluegrass Community Foundation Incorporated for fundraising services for the Town Branch Commons Project at a cost not to exceed $180,000 number 27 a resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor on behalf of the Urban County Government to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with St. Joseph East, accepting the commitment of health care services for low-income individuals and supporting the participation in the drug discount program pursuant to Section 34-0B of the Public Health Service Act at no cost to the urban county government, No. 28, a resolution authorizing and directing the mayor on behalf of the urban county government to accept a grant from the Marathon Petroleum Corporation, which grant funds in the amount of $4,100 for the purchase of pressure reduction valve for the Division of Fire and Emergency Services high-capacity foam system, and the acceptance of which does not obligate the urban county government for the expenditure funds, and authorizing the mayor to transfer unencumbered funds within the grant budget. Number 29, a resolution authorizing and directing the mayor on behalf of the urban county government to execute and submit a grant application to the State Farms Good Neighbor Citizenship Company Grant Program and to provide any additional information requested in connection with this grant application, which grant funds are in the amount of, $22,000, and are for providing education on auto, roadway safety, home safety, fire prevention, and disaster preparedness for individuals with language barriers. Number 30, a resolution authorizing the mayor on behalf of the urban county government to execute a consultant services agreement with Brandcenter Carroll Incorporated for architectural design services for fire station number 24 at a cost not to exceed $60,300. Number 31, a resolution authorizing the mayor on behalf of the Irving County government to execute a one-year extension agreement with Benefit Insurance Marketing Incorporated to extend professional services for the LFUCG optional employee benefit programs expiring on December 31, 2017 at a cost not to exceed $117,000. Number 32, a resolution designated the speed limit on Agape Drive between Dogwood, Trace Boulevard and the northern end of Agape Drive to a point slightly past La Crosse Court as 25 miles per hour and authorizing and directing the Division of Traffic Engineering to install proper and appropriate signs in accordance with this designation. Number 33, a resolution authorizing and directing the mayor on behalf of the Urban County Government to accept a donation from Central Bank and Trust Company of $25,000 for the Division of Police for the purchase of Narcan. Number 34, a resolution authorizing and directing the mayor on behalf of the Urban County Government to accept a grant from the Kentucky Office of Homeland Security, which grant funds in the amount of $60,000 federal funds under the 2016 State Homeland Security Grant Program are for the cost of the improvised explosive device disablement training course materials instructor and the purchase of training equipment kits for the Division of Police, and the acceptance of which does not obligate the urban county government for the expenditure funds and authorizing the mayor to transfer unencumbered funds within the grant budget. Number 35, a resolution authorizing a direct to the mayor on behalf of the urban county government to accept a grant from the Kentucky Office of Homeland Security, which grant funds are in the amount of $39,200 federal funds under the 2016 State Homeland Security Grant Program are for the Urban Search and Rescue, Technical Search and Rescue Technician Training and Certification for the Division of Fire and Emergency Services, 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 36, a resolution authorizing and directing the mayor on behalf of the urban county government to accept a grant from the Kentucky Office of Homeland Security, which grant funds are in the amount of $5,900 federal funds under the 2016 State Homeland Security Grant Program or for the purchase of urban search and rescue technical search technician personal protective equipment for the Division of Fire and Emergency Services, 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 37, a resolution authorizing and directing the mayor on behalf of the urban county government to accept a grant from the United States Department of Justice, which grant funds in the amount of $44,231 federal funds, under the 2016 State Criminal Alien Assistance Program for the reimbursement of costs related to the incarceration of undocumented criminal aliens, 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 38, a resolution authorizing the mayor on behalf of the urban county government to execute a professional services agreement with Branstad O'Carroll Incorporated for architectural and engineering services for the Douglas Park Pool Improvement Project at a cost not to exceed $39,600, number 39. A resolution authorizing the mayor on behalf of the Urban County Government to execute a professional services agreement with Brancet or Carroll, Incorporated for architectural and engineering services for the Castlewood Park Pool Improvement Project at a cost not to exceed $16,000. Number 40. A resolution authorizing and directing the mayor on behalf of the Urban County Government to execute change order number one final to the contract with LM Asphalt Partners Limited, doing business as ATS Construction for the Manowar Boulevard Pink Pigeon Parkway and its intersection improvement, decreasing the contract price by the sum of $29,989.20 from $342,659.12 to $312,669.92. Number 41, a resolution authorizing the mayor on behalf of the urban county government to execute change order number two to the contract with Tri-State Roofing and Sheet Metal Company for the Roof Replacement Government Center and Arts Place Project, increasing the contract price by the sum of $12,803 from $706,136 to $718,939 and adding 89 calendar days to the work schedule. Number 42, a resolution authorizing and directing the mayor on behalf of the urban county government to execute and submit a grant application to the MacArthur Foundation and to provide any additional information requested in connection with this grant application, which grant funds are in the amount of $50,000 under the Safety and Justice Challenge Innovation Fund Grant competition and are for activities related to community engagement and systems reform for the Division of Community Corrections. Number 43, a resolution authorizing the mayor on behalf of the Urban County Government pursuant to the Jobs Fund Program to execute an incentive agreement and related documents with Fuji Incorporated in an amount not to exceed $100,000 for the creation and retention of at least 16 new jobs with an average hourly wage of at least $34.55 exclusive of benefits. Number 44, a resolution authorizing the Division of Fire and Emergency Services on behalf of the Urban County Government to purchase thermal imaging cameras from Bullard Incorporated, a sole source provider, at a cost not to exceed $30,000. Number 45, a resolution authorizing and directing the mayor on behalf of the urban county government to execute a mutual aid agreement with Fayette County Public Schools Division of Law Enforcement for mutual aid. Number 46, a resolution authorizing the mayor on behalf of the urban county government to execute agreements with Pinnacle Home Owners Association, Inc., $2,500, Greenhouse 17, $1,600, Omega Harvest, Inc., $950, and Common Good Community Development Corporation, $500 for the office of the urban county council at a cost not to exceed some state. Number 47, a resolution authorizing the Department of Law's execution on behalf of the Urban County Government of a unanimous stipulation and recommendation settlement agreement and any other necessary related documents in Kentucky Public Service Commission case number 2016-00162 pertaining to the rates of Columbia Gas of Kentucky, Inc., which settlement is subject to the approval of the Kentucky Public Service Commission. And number 48, a resolution authorizing the mayor on behalf of the Urban County Government to execute change order number one to the contract with Gilpin Mason Reconstruction Incorporated for the Bell House Repair Project, increasing the contract price by the sum of $5,200 from $112,250 to $117,450. Thank you. Are there any motions for walk-ons? Seeing none, motions to suspend the rules for second reading? Council Member Akers. Thank you, Vice Mayor. On behalf of the administration, I move to suspend the rules and give second reading to item number 30. This is the fire station in my district to move forward with the design services. So moved. I have a motion and a second. Discussion on the motion? Seeing none, all in favor, please say aye. Aye. Any opposed? That motion carries. And I have one more. Move to suspend the rules and give a second reading to number 46. This is NDF, Neighborhood Development Funds. So moved. Second. Motion and a second. Discussion on the motion? Seeing none, all in favor, please say aye. Aye. Any opposed? That motion carries. That's all you have? Okay, thank you. Council Member Gibbs. Thank you, Vice Mayor. Through a question of the administration, I'd like to ask to suspend the rules and ask for a second reading of number 48. So moved. Motion to second on number 48. Discussion on the motion? Seeing none, all in favor, please say aye. Aye. Any opposed? The motion carries. Next comes Member Scutchfield. Thank you, Vice Mayor. I move to suspend the rules and give second reading to number 25. This is an MDF so that they can get the checks out. I moved. Second. I have a motion and a second. Discussion on the motion? Seeing none, all in favor, please say aye. Aye. Any opposed? That motion carries. Thank you. Council Member Henson. Thank you, Vice Mayor. I move to suspend the rules and give second reading to number 24. This is our conditional offers of employment. I have a motion and a second. Discussion on the motion? Reading that all in favor, please say aye. Aye. Any opposed? That motion carries. Council Member Farmer. Thank you, Vice Mayor. Mine is a motion to give a second reading to number 47, the settlement agreement between ourselves, the Public Service Commission, and Columbia Gas. This is at the behest of the Law Department with the concurrency administration. I so move. Second. I have a motion and a second. discussion on the motion? Seeing that all in favor, please say aye. Aye. The opposed? That motion carries. Thank you. I believe that's all the requests. When you're ready, Madam Clerk. Number 24. A resolution authorizing the Division of Human Resources to make a conditional offer to following probationary civil service appointments. Belinda Williams, Staff Assistant Senior, Grade 510 and 14.837 hourly in the Division of Revenue, effective November 14, 2016. John Angel, Equipment Operator Senior, Grade 512 and 16.091 hourly in the Division of Streets and Roads, and James Wells, Security Officer, Grade 507 and 13.929 hourly in the Department of Public Safety, both effective upon passage of counsel, authorizing the Division of Human Resources to make a conditional offer to the following probationary community corrections appointments. All Community Corrections Officers recruit, Grade 109N, 15.384 hourly, in the Division of Community Corrections, effective upon passage of counsel, authorizing the Division of Human Resources to make a conditional offer to the following. unclassified civil service appointments. William White, Paul Case, Kevin Madden, Clifton Davis, and David Arneson, all public service worker, grade 507 and 13.929 hourly, in the Division of Waste Management, effective upon passage of counsel, and William Davis, security officer, part-time, grade 507 and 13.342 hourly, in the Department of Public Safety. Number 25, a resolution authorizing the mayor on behalf of the urban county government to execute agreements with American Diabetes Association, $1,150, Salvation Army, $2,300, Lexington Blazin Cat, $700, Lexington Hearing and Speech Center Incorporated, $1,850. Athens-Charlesburg Elementary School PTA, $1,300. And Louisiana Avenue Neighborhood Association, $3,787 for the office of the Urban County Council at a cost not to exceed the sum stated number 30. A resolution authorizing the mayor on behalf of the Urban County Government to execute a consultant services agreement with Branstad or Carroll Incorporated for architectural and design services for fire station number 24 at a cost not to exceed $60,300. Number 46. A resolution authorizing the Mayor on behalf of the Urban County Government to execute agreements with Pinnacle Home Owners Association Incorporated $2,500, Greenhouse $17,000, $1,600, Omega Harvest Incorporated $950, and Common Good Community Development Corporation $500 for the Office of the Urban County Council at a cost not to exceed the sum stated. Number 47. A resolution authorizing the Department of Law's execution on behalf of the Urban County Government of a unanimous stipulation and recommendation settlement agreement and any other necessary related documents in the Kentucky Public Service Commission case number 2016-00162 pertaining to the rates of Columbia Gas of Kentucky, Incorporated, which settlement is subject to the approval of the Kentucky Public Service Commission. And number 48, a resolution authorizing the mayor on behalf of the Irving County Government to execute change order number one to the contract with Gilpin Mason Reconstruction Incorporated for the Bell House Repair Project, increasing the contract price by the sum of $5,200 from $112,250 to $117,450. Thank you. Is there a motion to approve? So moved. Second. Motion to second. Madam Clerk, please call the roll. Vice Mayor Kay? Yes. Ms. Lamb? Yes, ma'am. Mr. Maloney? Yes. Ms. Plowman? Yes. Ms. Gutchfield? Yes. Mr. Stinnett? Yes, ma'am. Ms. Akers? Yes. Yes, ma'am. Ms. Bledsoe? Yes. Mr. Fred Brown? Yes. Mr. James Brown? Yes. Ms. Evans? Yes. Mr. Farmer? Yes. Mr. Gibbs? Yes. Ms. Henson? Yes. Thank you. Thank you. That vote reflects passage. It allows us to move to communications from the mayor. Is there a motion? Is there a second? Second. Motion and a second to approve. Any discussion? Seeing none, all in favor, please say aye. Aye. Any opposed? That motion carries. Next would be communications from the mayor. That's for information only. That would bring us to announcements. The floor is open. If you would sign in, if you have an announcement. Council members. Council member James Brown. Thank you, Vice Mayor. I'd just like to say that this morning I had the pleasure of hosting a table at the Common Good Breakfast. It was a fundraiser event. It was attended by Council member Farmer, Commissioner Ford. I would say Common Good is a community development corporation on the north side of Lexington that has an after-school program that mentors the kids. The first time I actually met with some of the kids, they were advocating for a futsal court in the park. And they were pretty persuasive with their tactics. And I would just like to thank Monica and her team for Park and Rec, No Lie CDC, for working to make that happen for those young people. And I would like to thank everybody that came out this morning and supported those efforts. Thank you. Thank you. Council Member Lamb. Thank you, Vice Mayor. I just wanted to wish everyone a safe and fun Happy Halloween on Monday. And watch out for those Goose and Goblins. Thank you. Council Member Akers. Thank you, Vice Mayor. I had the pleasure today of cutting the ribbon on the new grand opening of the Kroger in Metathorpe. 8 a.m. sharp this morning. It's great times. But I was joined by the children from Metathorpe Elementary who helped paint a mural that is at the entrance, inside the entrance at Metathorpe, Kroger. So in the top of the mural, a little bit right of center, the houses right there were each individually painted by the kids from Metathorpe. So it was great to work with Liz Swanson. She's the artist that also did the same murals at the Euclid Kroger. So if you have not been, stop by. There's a lot of local neighborhood spots in the mural, different locations, so that you can stop in and see if you recognize any of them. That's all. Thank you. Thank you. Council Member Hanson. Thank you, Vice Mayor. I was wondering, this weekend, I believe, is our famous thriller event. And I can't remember. Monica, do you happen to know what time it is? I'm not sure you're involved in it, but I believe you are. I think this is an extremely fun event. Thank you. Yes, Council Member Henson, it is this weekend. It is on Saturday, and Parks and Rec is a sponsor of this event as well. The Wicked Wonders Market starts at 11 a.m. It's a new event that we've added this year. It will be at Cheapside Pavilion along with the Farmer's Market. And then entertainment at 6.30 at the Courthouse. And at 8 o'clock, the Thriller Parade. Thank you. We hope you come out. Yeah, I did see the Wicked Wonders, and that seemed very interesting. So I'm going to check that out. And, of course, I wish I were in the thriller parade, but I won't be. But Halloween to me is just a very exciting time of year. And so I will be at the Family Care Center on Monday. And I believe one of my colleagues or a few of my colleagues will go with me, maybe Councilmember Massadi. But we'll be in costume. I'm going to be Big Bird. Fantastic. So we'll have a great time and I wish everyone a happy Halloween. Thank you. Thanks, Mayor. Thank you. I see no one else signed up. That allows us to move to public comments. I don't believe there's anybody signed up for public comment. That would open the floor for a motion to adjourn. Motion to second. Without objection, we stand adjourned. The End I wanna feel the love of me I wanna feel the love of me Baby, hold on to me Whatever will be, will be The future is ours to see So baby, hold on to me Baby, what's the least thing you've been saying I'll be behind my back Is it true you might want a better life? Is it true you think there's these things I like? Think about it, baby. I'm gonna take you to the top. So baby, hold on to me. Whatever we'll be, we'll be. For the future is ours to see. When you hold on to me. 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