# Urban County Council Work Session - August 28, 2018 > Auto-transcribed civic record · August 28, 2018 - **Permalink**: https://meetings.lexingtonky.news/meeting/4583 - **Source video**: https://lfucg.granicus.com/player/clip/4583?view_id=14&redirect=true - **Date**: 2018-08-28 - **Last revised**: August 28, 2018 - **Length**: 2,416 words > ⚠️ **Auto-generated content.** Audio from the official Granicus video was auto-transcribed with OpenAI's open-source Whisper large-v3-turbo model, run locally by The Lexington Times. Structured facts were extracted with GPT-4o; the narrative summary was written by Anthropic Claude. Verbatim wording may contain errors. See [methodology](https://meetings.lexingtonky.news/about/methodology) or [report a correction](mailto:editor@lexingtonky.news). --- ## Meeting Overview The Lexington-Fayette Urban County Council convened on August 28, 2018, at 3:00 PM in the Council Chamber at 200 E. Main St, Lexington, KY 40507, with Mayor Jim Gray presiding. The council addressed seven agenda items during the session, including requested rezonings, budget amendments, and new business matters. The meeting included one public comment period focused on agenda issues and featured a proclamation honoring Albert Miller. Council members took five recorded votes throughout the session, approving items related to rezoning requests, meeting summaries, budget amendments, and new business proposals. The session also included continuing business items and presentations that were informational in nature. ## Attendance All council members were present for the August 28, 2018 meeting. **Present:** • Mayor Jim Gray • Vice Mayor Kay • Council Member Bledsoe • Council Member Evans • Council Member Farmer • Council Member Gibbs • Council Member Henson • Council Member J. Brown • Council Member F. Brown • Council Member Lamb • Council Member Moloney • Council Member Mossotti • Council Member Plomin • Council Member Smith • Council Member Stinnett **Absent:** None **Late:** None The meeting achieved full attendance with all 15 council members and the mayor participating. ## Votes and Decisions The council conducted five votes during the August 28, 2018 meeting, all of which passed by voice vote. **Docket Approval** [timestamp: 00:30] Council Member Henson motioned to approve the docket, with a second from Council Member Moloney. The motion passed by voice vote. **Work Session Summary Approval** [timestamp: 01:00] Vice Mayor Kay made a motion to approve the summary of the last work session, seconded by Council Member Farmer. The motion passed by voice vote. **Budget Amendments Approval** [timestamp: 01:30] The council approved budget amendments by voice vote. No specific motion maker or seconder was recorded for this item. **New Business Approval** [timestamp: 02:00] New business items were approved by voice vote, with no specific motion maker or seconder recorded. **Neighborhood Development Funds Approval** [timestamp: 02:30] Vice Mayor Kay motioned to approve neighborhood development funds, with Council Member Plomin providing the second. The motion passed by voice vote. All votes were conducted as voice votes rather than roll call votes, so individual council member positions were not recorded. No opposition or abstentions were noted for any of the items voted upon during this meeting. ## Budget and Financial Actions The meeting addressed four financial authorizations totaling $436,400 across technology upgrades, equipment purchases, and service contracts. **Technology and Software Investments** The largest expenditure was Resolution L0769-18, authorizing an additional $304,000 in funding for the PeopleSoft Upgrade Project with vendor Metaformers. This represents continued investment in the organization's enterprise software infrastructure. Additionally, Resolution L0858-18 authorized the procurement of Buildingeye Software for $40,000, expanding the organization's software capabilities. **Service Agreements** Resolution L0868-18 approved the renewal of an agreement with Management Registry Inc. for WebEOC coordinator services at a cost of $90,000. WebEOC is typically used for emergency operations center management and coordination. **Equipment and Supplies** The smallest authorization was Resolution L0806-18, which approved executing an agreement with SMART Systems for industrial dishwasher supplies totaling $2,400. **Financial Summary** • PeopleSoft Upgrade Project (Metaformers): $304,000 - Resolution L0769-18 • WebEOC coordinator services (Management Registry Inc.): $90,000 - Resolution L0868-18 • Buildingeye Software procurement: $40,000 - Resolution L0858-18 • Industrial dishwasher supplies (SMART Systems): $2,400 - Resolution L0806-18 The authorizations reflect a mix of ongoing technology modernization efforts, operational service renewals, and routine equipment procurement necessary for organizational operations. ## Public Comment [timestamp: 03:16] The meeting included a designated period for public comment on issues not on the agenda. No members of the public came forward to speak during this portion of the meeting. The public comment period provides an opportunity for community members to address the governing body on matters of concern that are not scheduled for discussion as part of the formal agenda items. ## Public Comment - Issues on Agenda [timestamp: 00:00] During the public comment period for issues on the agenda, no members of the public came forward to address the board or council. The meeting proceeded without any public input on the items scheduled for discussion during this session. This agenda item provides an opportunity for community members to speak on matters that are specifically listed on the meeting agenda before the governing body takes action on those items. The absence of public comment indicates that no residents or stakeholders chose to exercise this opportunity to provide input on the scheduled business items. ## Requested Rezonings/Docket Approval [timestamp: 00:30] The Council considered approval of the rezoning docket, which included a proposed change of zone from a planned neighborhood residential zone to another zoning classification. Council Member Henson and Council Member Moloney were the key speakers during the discussion of this agenda item. The specific details of the rezoning request, including the exact location of the property and the proposed new zoning classification, were not detailed in the available materials. The Council ultimately approved the docket, including the requested zone change from the planned neighborhood residential designation. No significant concerns or opposition were noted during the deliberation process. The approval allows the rezoning to move forward as requested by the applicant. ## Approval of Summary [timestamp: 01:00] The Council considered approval of the summary from their previous work session. Vice Mayor Kay and Council Member Farmer participated in the discussion of this agenda item. The Council reviewed the summary document that captured the proceedings and decisions from their last work session. This routine administrative item allows Council members to formally approve the accuracy of the meeting record before it becomes part of the official municipal records. Following their review and discussion, the Council approved the summary of the last work session. No concerns or corrections to the summary were noted during the proceedings. The approval ensures the work session summary becomes part of the official record and can be referenced for future municipal business and decision-making processes. ## Budget Amendments [timestamp: 01:30] The Council considered budget amendments during this agenda item. The amendments were presented as a resolution requiring Council approval. The specific details of the budget amendments, including the amounts involved and which departments or programs would be affected, were not captured in the available meeting documentation. No key speakers were identified for this particular agenda item, and no record of debate or concerns raised by Council members was documented. The Council voted to approve the budget amendments as presented. **Outcome:** Approved ## New Business [timestamp: 02:00] The Council addressed new business items during this portion of the meeting. The agenda item was presented as a resolution and received approval from the Council. **Outcome:** The new business items were approved by the Council. *Note: The meeting transcript and supporting documentation do not provide specific details about the individual new business items discussed, the nature of the proposals, or the speakers who participated in this agenda item. Additional documentation would be needed to provide a more comprehensive summary of the specific matters addressed under new business.* ## Continuing Business/Presentations [timestamp: 02:30] During the continuing business portion of the meeting, the Council addressed neighborhood development funds and reviewed previous committee proceedings. Vice Mayor Kay and Council Member Stinnett served as the primary speakers for this agenda item. The discussion centered on neighborhood development funding matters, though specific details about funding amounts or targeted neighborhoods were not detailed in the available materials. The Council also received a summary of the March 20, 2018 Budget, Finance & Economic Development Committee meeting. This summary provided an update on previous budget discussions and economic development initiatives that had been considered by the committee earlier in the year. The presentation served an informational purpose, allowing Council members to stay current on ongoing neighborhood development initiatives and budget-related matters that had been previously discussed in committee. No formal action was taken during this portion of the meeting, as it functioned primarily as a briefing and update session for the full Council. The discussion of neighborhood development funds suggests the city was actively considering or implementing programs to support local community improvements, though the specific scope and scale of these initiatives were not elaborated upon in the available meeting materials. ## Proclamation: Albert Miller [timestamp: 03:00] Mayor Jim Gray presented a proclamation declaring August 28, 2017, as Albert Miller Day in Lexington, recognizing Miller's distinguished 36-year career of service. The proclamation honored Albert Miller's extensive contributions to the community over more than three decades of professional service. Mayor Gray formally read the proclamation, highlighting Miller's commitment and dedication throughout his career. Albert Miller was present to receive the recognition and acknowledgment of his years of service to Lexington. The proclamation served as an official recognition of his contributions to the community. This was an informational item with no action required by the council. The proclamation represents the city's formal appreciation for Miller's long-standing service and commitment to Lexington over his 36-year career. --- ## Decisions - **Motion** — passed (0-0): Approval of the docket - **Motion** — passed (0-0): Approval of the summary of the last work session - **Motion** — passed (0-0): Approval of budget amendments - **Motion** — passed (0-0): Approval of new business - **Motion** — passed (0-0): Approval of neighborhood development funds --- ## Full transcript The The End Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. The End Hello, everybody. Thank you. We'll call the meeting to order and begin with public comment for issues on the agenda. Nobody signed up for issues on the agenda. That takes us to the docket approval. Is there a motion to approve the docket? Motion by Council Member Plowman, second by Council Member Farmer. Is there any discussion? I believe, Council Member Henson, do you have a motion? Okay. Council Member Maloney. Thank you, Mayor. On item 16, on the ordinance change in the zone from a planned neighborhood residential zone, and on the 11th district, we like to have it without a public hearing, and go ahead and put this on the docket for first and second reading. So move. Second. All right, motion by Council Member Maloney. Number 16. Motion by Council Member Maloney. Seconded 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. All right, thank you, Council Member Maloney. And is there any further discussion on the motion to approve the docket? All right, if not, we can vote. All in favor, please say aye. Aye. Opposed, no. Motion carries. Moves us to approving the summary. Is there a motion to approve the summary of the last work session? Motion by Vice Mayor Kay, seconded by Council Member Farmer. Is there any discussion? All right. Okay, hearing none, we can vote. All in favor, please say aye. Aye. Opposed, no. Motion carries. Budget amendments is next. Is there a motion to approve, and then I'll ask for discussion? So moved. Motion by Council Member Farmer, seconded by Council Member Henson. Is there any discussion? All right. Hearing none, we can vote on this as well. All in favor, please say aye. Aye. Opposed, no. Motion carries. New business is next. Is there a motion to approve, and then I'll ask for discussion. I'll move. Second. Motion by Council Member Farmer, second by Council Member Plowman. Is there any discussion on the motion? Please sign on for discussion. All right. All right. If not, then we will vote. All in favor, please say aye. Aye. Opposed, no. Motion carries. Presentations and continuing business is next. I'll ask for a motion on the neighborhood development funds first. So moved. Motion by Vice Mayor Kay. Second. Second by Council Member Plowman. We got any discussion on the NDF motion? All right. If not, we can vote. All in favor, please say aye. Aye. Opposed, no. Motion carries. Budget, Finance, and Economic Development, March 20th meeting. committee summary is next by chair and council member standing thank you mayor I know this is five months old but that was the last time the budget committee actually met so I won't spend a lot of time in the detail we've reviewed these numbers during our budget process but I'll go ahead and review the annual for top four category year to date through February were 32 million 637 the compare compared to adopted budget we were 2.6 million or 1.4 percent behind through February total revenue was behind 3.7 million and for the fiscal year total we were actually up 4.2 million through February due to a decrease in our expenses of 7.6 million economic indicators through February or actually through December the unemployment rate is 2.8 percent Obviously, we heard today that it's gone up a little bit from that. Permits issued through February were 920 as compared to 739 last year. Moving on to our second item was the residential tax options. This was brought to us by Council Member Brown. Gave a summary of looking at property tax abatement through areas that have been heavy with infill and redevelopment to assist homeowners and partner with them to be able to stay in their homes in those areas that are seeing rapid redevelopment in those areas no action was taken at that time on that issue it's still in committee and then we had an economic development quarterly update from commerce lexington and our meeting ended at 245 no additional action was taken thank you mayor All right. Thank you, Councilmember Stenny. All right. Next, we've got a proclamation, and I'm going to go to the podium for that. How come he's not coming on Thursday? Albert, if you're in waiting tomorrow, come up here. Not a problem, Mayor. Is your bride here? Yes, she is. Linda. That's what I thought. Linda. Come on up here. All right. Well, you all already figured out what's going on probably because Albert's come up to the podium. Albert Miller, as many of you know up here, and you're smiling, some of you, because he's helped you out, right? Many a time he's helped us out. So Albert is about to head into another adventure, but he's closing this chapter in a way after 36 remarkable years. That was an applause line, by the way. Albert has kept our city and our citizens safe. He is the, as director, I actually refer to him as superintendent of the works. In the construction industry, that's been the language that's been used historically up until the last few years. And when I first encountered and first met Albert, I knew that my own son, I knew that this was the real deal, that this is a guy who takes the job seriously for all the right reasons. And once a month or so, since he's had this role, we've been on the Jack Paddy show sometimes together. When we weren't on the Jack Paddy show together, I could always count on Albert listening to the radio. And when a citizen had a complaint or an issue, he usually had it in the works to fix it before we'd even gotten off the show. So for that, Albert, I want to thank you. He also loves telling the story, and I'll actually let him tell the story. And, Linda, you've probably heard it. But when he came on with the city, when he came on board, a snow plow at that time was a blade that was chained onto, was it a tractor or a dump truck? It was a dump truck. It was a dump truck. Well, come on up here, Albert, and tell the whole story. I saw this railroad tie sitting in the yard when I first started back in 82, and it had some angle iron bolted to the bottom of it and two little eye bolts with chains on it. I asked them what that's for, and you pull it behind a truck, and that was a snow plow. It was effective, I guess, but thank heavens we have came a lot farther than that. so. Well, Albert, we appreciate you and in honor and recognition, it's a privilege to present this plaque to you today, this proclamation, and it reads this way. Albert Miller Day, I, Jim Gray, is mayor of Lexington in recognition of the enormous contribution he has made to the safety of our city and our citizens throughout his 36 year career in the division of streets and roads do hereby declare august 28 2017 as albert miller day in lexington I really appreciate all of you all and in the years past, everybody that's sat in this council. And it was a very hard decision to decide to go ahead and kind of say I'm retiring. But as somebody told me this morning in a director's meeting, it's not retirement, it's re-wirement. So we'll see how that goes, but I will certainly be watching what's going on here Thank you all All right, let's get let's get picked. We have a council member signed up vice mayor Oh, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, let's let's get council. We're gonna want to have some comments here. Council member Maloney Albert, you and I have known each other for a long time The first time we met was when your first boss was Harrison Reed And Harrison stayed there for 30 years And then the second boss was Leo McMillan He stayed there for 30-something years And now you stay there for 30 And you've always been special to me And every time I had a problem with Harrison I'd find a problem, I'd always go to Albert Every time I had to go to find a problem with Leo I'd always go find Albert Now, when you worked with me when I was a commissioner, we did a lot of great things together, and you are a tremendous asset to this community. You will be missing. That lovely wife right there, I feel sorry for her because you're going to be around her all the time now. You got my prayers, dear. But, Albert, I mean what I say. You're one of the best ever, and I thank you for everything you did. Thank you. Thank you. All right. Next on our agenda is council reports. If council members will please sign in, then I will call on you for your council report. Anybody got a council report? Council member Massadi and then council member Maloney. All right, council member Maloney. I know I've got some real good news, and I want to commend the Commission of Disability. They did something that even a colleague from Louisville had been trying to do for 20 years, and we were able to do it in three months. And I owe that to the commission. We were able to change some ADA building codes for the disability, and thanks to housing building construction, they were able to put it in their new building code, and a lot of people didn't think we could do it. When you change any little thing like it, it's just going to cost a lot more money, but we went down there, we made our argument, and I want to thank Peggy Henson and the commission, but it's a deciding time. Usually when you have a commission, they do a lot of good things in their area, but this was a whole state of Kentucky, and it's unheard of to do something like this. And Louisville, our big rivalry, we've got Jason, who's one of our leaders, and he competes with Louisville, and they called him up and he said, I don't know how you did it. We've been doing it, and we did it in about three months. So I do want to commend the Commission of Disability and thank the state of Kentucky and looking out for how important this program is for the state of Kentucky. thank you all right sir thank you council member loney council mayor plowman thank you mayor i'd been meaning to mention this all summer and i guess we were on break but every monday night until end of september the horse park has this thing called the run walk club and about hundreds of people attend this and they have bands and um they have food trucks and it's just it's just a really really neat event and it'll like i said it'll go through the end of september so if you're If you're looking for something to do on a Monday night, think of the horsepower. Thank you, Mayor. Thank you, Councilman Blumman. Councilmember Massadi. Thank you, Mayor. Chris, I think you've got some pictures. And last night we had a great night. We had a celebration of Women's Equality Day, which obviously celebrates annually the commemoration of the 19th Amendment. And so these are some pictures we had. The event was at the Kentucky Theater. The mayor was wonderful, came and did a proclamation. We had a full house. We had a screening of the Suffragette movie. But the biggest thing is we pushed out the website, which is www.breakingthebronzceiling.com, and that's where we're trying to solicit input for some type of historical, either a statue or rendition or monument of someone in Lexington, preferably female in Lexington, that was involved initially in the woman's right to vote. So we've got an opportunity now for the public to weigh in and participate and give us their thoughts about who they think that should be commemorated in this project. So, again, it was a great night, great turnout, and hopefully that you'll get to the website, again, www.breakingthebronzeceiling.com, and give us your input so we can get this done by 2020. That's all, Mayor. Thanks. All right. Thank you, Council Member Sidi. Next is the mayor's report. Is there a motion? Move approval. Motion by Councilman Farmer, seconded by Vice Mayor Kay. Is there any discussion on the motion? All right, hearing none, we can vote. All in favor, please say aye. Aye. Opposed, no. Motion carries. Public comment for issues not on the agenda is next. There is no public comment for issues on the agenda. I'm sort of stunned. We're at 3 minute, 3, 16. Oh, we do have a motion. for closed session. Council Vice Mayor Kaye. Thank you, Mayor. I move that we go into closed session pursuant to KRS 61.8101C for the purpose of discussing proposed litigation. So moved. Second. All right. There's a motion and there's a second. Unless there's objection, the council will enter closed session. I'm going to skip. ¶¶ Are we up? We're good. Can I have a motion to return to open session? Second. I have a motion and a second to return to open session. Without objection, we'll return. I recognize Councilmember Farmer. Thank you, Vice Mayor. I have a motion to walk on. I move to place on the docket for the August 30th Council meeting, A resolution authorizing the Department of Law to institute condemnation proceedings in Fayette County and Fayette Circuit Court to obtain a permanent easement at 1505 Colesbury Road for the relocation of a sanitary sewer line for the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet New Circle Road widening project. So moved. Second. They have a motion and a second. Is there a discussion on the motion? Seeing that, all in favor, please say aye. Aye. Any opposed? That motion carries. I believe that's all the business we have. I'll entertain a motion to adjourn. Adjourn. Motion to adjourn. Is there a second? Have a second. Without objection, we stand adjourned.