# Urban County Council - August 15, 2019 > Auto-transcribed civic record · August 15, 2019 - **Permalink**: https://meetings.lexingtonky.news/meeting/4813 - **Source video**: https://lfucg.granicus.com/player/clip/4813?view_id=14&redirect=true - **Date**: 2019-08-15 - **Last revised**: August 15, 2019 - **Length**: 9,682 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 August 15, 2019, at 6:00 PM in the Council Chambers in Lexington, Kentucky, with Mayor Gorton presiding. The meeting addressed five agenda items, including two ceremonial recognitions and three legislative matters requiring council action. The council recognized the achievements of local youth baseball teams, specifically the Tates Creek Baseball Team and the South Lexington 8U Red Team, highlighting community athletic accomplishments. The legislative portion of the meeting focused on budget and administrative matters, with the council taking six votes on various ordinances. Three ordinances were approved, including amendments to budgets for fiscal year transitions from 2019 to 2020, municipal expenditure adjustments, and modifications to the Classified Civil Service authorized strength. One member of the public provided comments during the designated public comment period, contributing community input to the proceedings. ## Attendance All council members were present for the August 15, 2019 meeting. **Present (15):** • Moloney • Mossotti • Plomin • Reynolds • Worley • Bledsoe • F. Brown • J. Brown • Ellinger • Evans • Farmer • Gibbs • Kay • Lamb • McCurn **Absent:** None **Late:** None ## Votes and Decisions The council conducted six votes during the August 15, 2019 meeting, with all measures passing unanimously with 15 members voting in favor and none opposed. **Minutes Approval** [timestamp: 01:00] Vice Mayor Kay motioned to approve the minutes from the July 2, 2019 and July 9, 2019 Council Meetings, and the July 2, 2019 and July 8, 2019 Zone Change Meetings, seconded by Mr. Worley. The motion passed unanimously 15-0. **Budget Amendments** [timestamp: 02:00] Mr. Farmer motioned for ordinances amending certain budgets of the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government, seconded by Mr. Ellinger. The measure passed 15-0 on a roll call vote with all members voting in favor: Moloney, Mossotti, Plomin, Reynolds, Worley, Bledsoe, F. Brown, J. Brown, Ellinger, Evans, Farmer, Gibbs, Kay, Lamb, and McCurn. **Civil Service Amendment** [timestamp: 03:00] Ms. Lamb motioned for an ordinance amending the Classified Civil Service authorized strength, seconded by Mr. Farmer. The ordinance passed 15-0 on a roll call vote with unanimous support from all council members. **Human Resources Resolution** [timestamp: 04:00] Mr. J. Brown motioned for a resolution authorizing the Division of Human Resources to make conditional offers, seconded by Mr. Worley. The resolution passed unanimously 15-0. **Federal Sharing Agreement** [timestamp: 05:00] Ms. Mossotti motioned for a resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Federal Equitable Sharing Agreement, seconded by Ms. Plomin. The resolution passed unanimously 15-0. **Justice Department Grant** [timestamp: 06:00] Ms. Mossotti motioned for a resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute and submit a grant application to the U.S. Department of Justice, seconded by Ms. Plomin. The resolution passed unanimously 15-0. All council members present participated in each vote, demonstrating full attendance and unanimous agreement on all agenda items. ## Budget and Financial Actions The meeting addressed three significant financial contracts totaling approximately $3.9 million across infrastructure and consulting services. **Infrastructure Projects** The largest expenditure involved Resolution 0778-19, approving a $2,890,352.40 contract with L-M Asphalt Partners Ltd. d/b/a ATS Construction for the Polo Club Blvd. Public Improvement Project. This substantial road infrastructure investment represents the majority of the meeting's financial commitments. Additionally, Resolution 0812-19 authorized a $105,000 contract with Fuelband, LLC for the construction of a metal storage building, addressing municipal facility needs. **Environmental Services** Resolution 0791-19 approved a significant $900,000 contract with Hazen and Sawyer, P.S.C. for Sanitary Sewer Remedial Measures Program Management Consulting Services. This environmental infrastructure investment focuses on sewer system improvements and remediation efforts. The three contracts demonstrate the municipality's commitment to both transportation infrastructure improvements and environmental system maintenance, with the road project representing the largest single investment approved during this session. ## Public Comment One member of the public addressed the meeting during the public comment period. **Mark Smith** spoke regarding zone change concerns [timestamp: 10:00]. Smith expressed opposition to a proposed zone change near his property that would permit the construction of 85 apartments. He noted that he had been mistakenly informed about the meeting time, which caused him to miss an earlier opportunity to provide his comments on the matter. Smith's comments focused specifically on the potential impacts of the proposed residential development and the zoning modification that would be required to accommodate the 85-unit apartment project adjacent to his property. ## Appointments The meeting included three appointments to various city boards and advisory bodies. Two individuals were appointed to the Alarm Advisory Board: • Trevion McFarland was appointed to the Alarm Advisory Board • Rick Pierce was appointed to the Alarm Advisory Board Additionally, Jennifer Reynolds was appointed to the Board of Health. These appointments represent the city's ongoing efforts to fill positions on advisory boards and committees that provide specialized expertise and community input on municipal matters. The Alarm Advisory Board typically reviews and makes recommendations regarding alarm system regulations and policies, while the Board of Health addresses public health issues and policies within the jurisdiction. ## Contested Items The meeting featured one significant contested item involving community opposition to a proposed zoning change. **Zone Change Near Mark Smith's Property** Mark Smith raised concerns about a proposed zone change that would permit the construction of 85 apartments adjacent to his property. Smith expressed frustration that he had been given incorrect information about the meeting time, which prevented him from speaking during the appropriate portion of the proceedings when public comment was typically heard. The nature of Smith's opposition centered on the potential impact of the large-scale residential development on his neighboring property. The proposed 85-unit apartment complex represented a significant density increase for the area, which appeared to be the source of his concerns. Smith's situation was complicated by what he described as a miscommunication regarding the meeting schedule. This timing issue meant he missed the standard opportunity for public input on the zoning matter, forcing him to address the issue later in the meeting when such comments might carry less procedural weight. The record does not indicate the specific outcome of Smith's concerns or whether the governing body took any action regarding either the zoning change itself or Smith's procedural complaint about the meeting notification. The incident highlights the importance of accurate public notification for zoning matters that can significantly impact neighboring property owners. *Note: Specific transcript timestamps are not available for this contested item.* ## Recognition of Tates Creek Baseball Team [timestamp: 00:30] The Tates Creek Baseball Team was formally recognized during the meeting for their outstanding achievement of winning the State Title. Mayor Gorton presented the recognition to acknowledge the team's exceptional performance and dedication throughout the season. Coach Larry Poynter was specifically highlighted for his leadership in guiding the team to the state championship. The coach and team members received applause from those in attendance for their remarkable accomplishment. F. Brown also participated in the recognition ceremony, joining Mayor Gorton in celebrating the team's success. The presentation served as an opportunity for the local government to publicly honor the athletic achievements of students from the community. This agenda item (0671-19) was informational in nature, focusing solely on recognizing and celebrating the baseball team's state championship victory. No formal action was required, as the purpose was to provide public acknowledgment of the team's accomplishments and to show community support for local student athletes. The recognition highlighted the importance of youth athletics and academic institutions within the community, demonstrating the local government's commitment to celebrating educational and extracurricular achievements of area students. ## Recognition of South Lexington 8U Red Team [timestamp: 01:30] The city recognized the South Lexington 8U Red Team for their outstanding performance in the Ohio Valley Regional Tournament during agenda item 0779-19. Mayor Gorton led the recognition ceremony, congratulating the young athletes on their tournament success. Coach Andy McCord was present to represent the team during the presentation. The recognition highlighted the team's achievements in regional competition, showcasing the talent and dedication of South Lexington's youth baseball program. Bledsoe also participated in acknowledging the team's accomplishments. The presentation served as an informational item to celebrate the local youth sports achievement and recognize the hard work of both the players and their coaching staff. This recognition demonstrates the city's commitment to supporting and celebrating youth athletics in the community, particularly when local teams achieve success at the regional level. ## Ordinance amending budgets for FY 2019 into FY 2020 [timestamp: 02:00] The council considered Ordinance 0765-19, which would amend certain budgets to provide funds for purchase orders and pre-paid expenses rolling from fiscal year 2019 into fiscal year 2020. The ordinance addresses the administrative need to carry forward financial commitments that were made in FY 2019 but require completion or payment in the new fiscal year. This type of budget amendment is typically necessary to ensure continuity of operations and fulfill existing contractual obligations across fiscal year boundaries. Key speakers during the discussion included Farmer and Ellinger, though the specific details of their presentations or comments were not detailed in the available materials. The ordinance was approved by the council, allowing the necessary budget adjustments to move forward and ensuring that outstanding purchase orders and pre-paid expenses from the previous fiscal year could be properly funded and completed in FY 2020. ## Ordinance amending budgets for municipal expenditures [timestamp: 02:30] The council considered Ordinance 0766-19, which proposed amendments to certain municipal budgets to reflect current requirements for expenditures. The ordinance was designed to adjust existing budget allocations to meet the city's operational needs. During the discussion, Farmer and Ellinger served as the primary speakers addressing the budget amendments. The speakers presented the rationale for the proposed changes and explained how the adjustments would align the budgets with current municipal expenditure requirements. The ordinance received approval from the council, allowing the budget amendments to move forward as proposed. The specific details of which budget categories were affected and the amounts of the adjustments were not detailed in the available summary, but the measure was characterized as necessary to ensure proper allocation of municipal resources. The approval of Ordinance 0766-19 enables the city to proceed with the revised budget framework to support ongoing municipal operations and services. ## Ordinance amending Classified Civil Service authorized strength [timestamp: 03:00] The council considered Ordinance 0795-19, which would amend the Classified Civil Service authorized strength by transferring one position from the Division of Planning to the Office of the Chief Development Officer. Council members Lamb and Farmer were the key speakers during discussion of this agenda item. The ordinance represents an internal reorganization that would move a classified civil service position between city departments without changing the overall authorized staffing levels. The transfer involves moving the position from the Division of Planning, which handles city planning and zoning matters, to the Office of the Chief Development Officer, which oversees economic development initiatives and coordinates development projects across the city. The ordinance was approved by the council, allowing the position transfer to proceed as proposed. This type of administrative adjustment enables the city to realign staffing resources to better match departmental needs and priorities without requiring additional budget allocations for new positions. --- ## Decisions - **Motion** — passed (15-0): Approval of the Minutes of the July 2, 2019 and July 9, 2019 Council Meetings, and the July 2, 2019 and July 8, 2019 Zone Change Meetings - **Motion** — passed (15-0): Ordinances amending certain budgets of the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government - **Motion** — passed (15-0): Ordinance amending the Classified Civil Service authorized strength - **Motion** — passed (15-0): Resolution authorizing the Div. of Human Resources to make conditional offers - **Motion** — passed (15-0): Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Federal Equitable Sharing Agreement - **Motion** — passed (15-0): Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute and submit a Grant Application to the U.S. Dept. of Justice --- ## Full transcript The End Thank you. ¶¶ ¶¶ ¶¶ ¶¶ ¶¶ Thank you. ¶¶ ¶¶ Thank you. Welcome. Welcome. Welcome. I'd like to go ahead and call to order the meeting of the Urban County Council, and this is August 15, 2019. So first I'd like to ask the clerk to call the roll. Mr. Maloney. Yes, ma'am. Ms. Massadi? Yes. Ms. Plowman? Yes. Ms. Reynolds? Yes. Mr. Worley? Yes, ma'am. Ms. Bledsoe? Yes, ma'am. Mr. Fred Brown? Here. Mr. James Brown? Here. Mr. Ellinger? Yes, ma'am. Ms. Evans? Here. Mr. Farmer? Yes, ma'am. Mr. Gibbs? Here. Vice Mayor Kay? Here. Ms. Lamb? Here. Mr. McKern? Yes, ma'am. Thank you, ma'am. Thank you very much. Tonight, I'd like to welcome Pastor Robert Cunningham from the Tates Creek Presbyterian Church, and he will give our invocation. Thank you for being here. You're welcome. Let's pray. Our God, we come to you tonight with grateful hearts for this city, for these leaders, their service to our community. and Lord seeing so many children here with us this evening for the youth of this community Lord we are grateful and I pray that you would give these leaders an appropriate sense of weight and responsibility that you have called them to. I pray that they would lead our community well according to righteousness, according to justice, according to mercy, according to love. Lord pour out your blessing upon this meeting give it your good direction and will in your name we pray amen thank you very much at this time we will have some recognitions Thank you so much. We have a lot of baseball players with us tonight. So, first of all, tonight we're recognizing two baseball teams who achieved fantastic championships early this summer. First, I'd like to ask Larry Pointer, head coach for Tates Creek High School Baseball, to join me here at the podium. Okay. Welcome. Come stand right beside me. How are you? I also want to ask Councilmember Fred Brown to join me and would any of the Tates Creek High School baseball team coaches staff and players please come right over here with us we're gonna fill this whole area in and then we'll go in front of the council and have a photo made there are a lot of them See, these baseball players in blue uniforms, this is what you're going to look like in a few years. Big. The Tates Creek High School baseball team, led by head coach Larry Pointer, had a great season. They won the regular season district title and ended with a postseason record of 9-0. On June 9th, they beat McCracken County to win the Kentucky High School Athletic Association State Baseball Tournament held at Whitaker Bank Ballpark. It's been 10 years since a team from Lexington has won the state title and 33 years since the Tate's Creek Commodores brought home that championship trophy. What a great team, and we all want to say congratulations to you, Coach Pointer, your assistant coaches, staff, and players. We might have a basketball player here too, right? He's a pitcher. Now I'd like to ask Councilmember Fred Brown to say a few words. Congratulations to Coach Pointer and the team on your win. This is the first state championship it's been in a while. You had 1978, 1980, 1986. You were on kind of a run there. Nothing until this year. So at least you're bringing it back. We're very proud. I've been a longtime supporter. I've got two daughters that graduated from Tates Creek High School, one grandson that graduated from Tates Creek High School. They didn't play baseball, but I followed baseball. The Dom Fusey Fieldhouse, all of you should know about that. Dom Fusey, this is one of the balls that was thrown out when we opened the stadium, 1997. Dom had me come up, and I was one of them. I think there was several people there. But just a quote from Dom. If you don't know Dom, they should know him from history. Okay? But it says to Fred Brown, God bless and thanks for all you do for our community. And that's from Dom. And he's not here, but I know he'd be proud of you all and what you've accomplished. And I certainly am. and speak from the 8th district, which is Tate's Creek is right in the middle of it, my high school and middle school and elementary, and we appreciate you all. Thanks a lot. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you very much, Councilmember Brown. Coach Pointer, would you like to say some words to us tonight? I mean, just thank you. We would just like to say thank you from the support that we got from our community during our state title run. It meant a lot, especially when we looked up in the state title game after the National Anthem. We turned around and the stands were packed, and a lot of it was from people not from Tate's Creek, just there to support us. So, again, thank you. Thank you so much. And now before we go, Coach Pointer, I want to present you a Spirit of Lexington Award. And this is a special award, and we have one for each coach, staff member, and player. And so let me read this. This is called the Spirit of Lexington Award. Larry Poynter, in recognition of the Tate's Creek Commodores, 2019 State Baseball Champs, I, Linda Gorton, Mayor of Lexington, do hereby recognize Head Coach Larry Poynter with a Spirit of Lexington Award, August 2019. So I will give you all of these and you can distribute them, but first we're going to go up there and take a picture with the Council. So these go to the team. And you, this one's yours. Thank you. And if you want to leave them here, you can. How about, let's see, should we hold this? I think so. Okay. Of course I am. Oh my God. You have a good turn out here, John. Yeah. Thank you. Thank you. What you doing to me? Hold it a minute a little bit. Hold it down. Alright. Pop another one. And one more for the other one. Alright, smile. Everybody smile and look into it. Hold that down. All right, don't move. There's a bunch of other people who want to take pictures, so hold on. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Next. Now, if I could ask Andy McCord, coach for the South Lexington 8 and Under Red Team, to join me at the podium. I know he's back there because I... I'd like to ask Council Member Amanda Bledsoe to join me. and would any of the South Lexington 8 and under red team coaches, staff, and players to come join me up here around the podium. Come on. Thank you. All right. The South Lexington 8 and Under Red Team also has had a great season. They played in the 2019 Ohio Valley Regional Tournament. Even though they played seven tournament games with a heat index reaching 105 degrees, they didn't lose a single game. Woo-hoo. They won the Ohio Valley Regional Championships, the highest championship tournament in which eight-year-olds can play. The region includes teams from Kentucky, Michigan, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. And I have to add a very personal note, because all of you know Maureen Watson, who lives, who works in my office, and one of these players is her grandson. Now, I'm not going to point him out and embarrass him, right? But anyway, this is very special to me also. This team did a fantastic job, and we want to congratulate all of you on your success. And council members, if you will notice, they are sporting what look like Super Bowl rings. and one of the players told me they're covered in diamonds. So they're very proud of their rings. Now I'd like to ask Council Member Amanda Bledsoe to say a few remarks. Thank you, Mayor. I'll just be brief. I'd also like to mention Eric Hobson, who most of you know who work here. His son is also on this team. A number of these kids live in the 10th District, and I don't know if you know how hard it is to keep kids in 105-degree temperature focused on anything, but winning the last game 15-0 is pretty impressive. So I'd say not only a great job to all of you kids for focusing, for all the parents that you do to invest in these kids, it's a lot of effort and time and money, and we just want to say thank you for representing our city very well, and we're really proud of you. Thank you. Thank you, Council Member Bledsoe. Coach McCord, would you like to say anything to us tonight? Yeah. I just want to thank you all for inviting us down here this evening. We have a bunch of great kids here, a bunch of great coaches, and a bunch of great parents. We had a successful season, and we couldn't do it without all of you. So we really appreciate you having us down, though. Thank you. Great. Thank you so much. Now I'm happy to present Coach McCord a Spirit of Lexington Award, and we have one for each coach, staff member, and player. So the award reads, Spirit of Lexington Award, Andy McCord. In recognition of the South Lexington 8 and Under Red Team, 2019 Ohio Valley Regional Champs, I, Linda Gorton, Mayor of Lexington, do hereby recognize Coach Andy McCord with a Spirit of Lexington Award, August 2019. Congratulations. Shall we go have a photo made? Thank you. One more time. There. There. Thank you. Don't move. Don't move. Don't move. Don't move. Don't move. Don't move. Don't move. Don't move. Don't move. Don't move. Don't move. I broke the camera. And I just learned our other very own employee, Eric Hobson, has a son on this team, correct? Yes, ma'am. Yeah, yay. All right. Council members, we'll go on to the minutes of the July 2nd and July 9th council meetings, July 2nd and July 8th zone change meetings. Do I hear a motion? So moved. Do I hear a second? Second. All right. Vice Mayor Kay moved and Council Member Worley seconded. Are there any questions? All those in favor, please say aye. Aye. Anyone opposed? That motion passes. If you will go ahead please and give second reading to the ordinances. Yes, ma'am. I've. Ordinance number one in order to submit a certain budget selection of the federal county government to provide funds for purchase orders and prepaid expenses rolling from fiscal year 2019 into fiscal year 2020 and appropriating and reappropriating funds schedule number two. Item two, in ordinance of any certain of the budget, select and federal county government to reflect current requirements, municipal expenditures, and appropriating and reappropriating funds schedule number three. Thank you. Do I hear a motion to approve? Second. All right, Councilmember Farmer moved. Councilmember Ellinger seconded. Will you please call the roll? Mr. Maloney? Yes, ma'am. Ms. Massadi? Yes. Ms. Plumman? Yes. Ms. Reynolds? Yes. Mr. Worley? Yes, ma'am. Did I call Ms. Plumman? Yes. Sorry. Ms. Bledsoe? Yes. Mr. Fred Brown? Yes. Mr. James Brown? Yes. Mr. Ellinger? Yes, ma'am. Ms. Evans? Mr. Farmer? Mr. Gibbs? Vice Mayor Kay? Ms. Lamb? Mr. McCurn? Yes ma'am. Thank you very much. Those all pass. And next up we have first reading of ordinances if you'll give those please. Ordinance number three in order to change in the zone from a two-family residential R2 zone to a planned neighborhood residential R3 zone For 3.82 net 3.92 gross acres for property located at 1812 Versailles Road Winterwood Incorporated Council District 11. Item four, in order to change the zone for a planned neighborhood residential R3 zone to a two family residential R2 zone for 1.48 net 1.69 gross acres. For property located at 316 to 408 Rose Lane, Roman Catholic Bishop, Diocese of Lexington, Council District 3. Item five, in order to submit a certain budget, select the vendor of kind of government to reflect current requirements for municipal expenditures and appropriating and reappropriating funds. Schedule number four. Item six, an ordinance in the classified civil service authorized by transferring one position to administrative officer senior grade 526E. From the division of planning to the office of the chief development officer transferring the incumbent effective upon passage of council. Item seven, an ordinance levying ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes for the fiscal year July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020 on the assessed value of all taxable property within the taxing jurisdictions. I'm in Lexington, Fader, County Government all taxes on each $100 of assessed valuation as of the January 1, 2019 assessment date as follows. General Services District, $0.0800 on real property, including real property of public service companies, $0.0892. On personal property, including personal property of public service companies, non-commercial aircraft and non-commercial watercraft, $0.1500 on insurance capital, $0.0150 on tobacco and storage. And $0.0450 on agricultural products and storage, full urban or partial urban services districts based on urban services available on real property, including real property of public service companies, $0.1426 for refuse collection, $0.0213 for streetlights, $0.0213. For street lights, $0.0097 for street cleaning, $0.0920 on insurance capital, $0.0150. On tobacco and storage, $0.0450 on agricultural products and storage abandoned urban property, $1. And levying an ad milorum tax for municipal purposes at the rate of $0.0880 on each $100 of assessed value on all motor vehicles and watercraft within the tax and jurisdiction of election fate or mechanic urban as of the January 1, 2020 assessment date. Item eight. In ordinance levying ad warum taxes for purposes of support of the Agricultural Extension Office for the fiscal year July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020 on the assessed value of all taxable real and personal property within the taxing jurisdiction of the Lexington Fedor County Government. All taxes on each $100 of assessed valuations of the January 1, 2019 assessment data as follows. $0.0035 on all taxable real property including real property of public service companies, $0.0041 on taxable personal property, including personal property of public service companies, non-commercial aircraft and non-commercial watercraft, and excluding inventory and transit insurance capital, tobacco and storage, and agricultural products in storage. And? Levying an ad-warm tax for purposes of support of the Agricultural Extension Office at the rate of .00 or $32 on each $100 of assessed value on all motor vehicles and watercraft within the taxing jurisdiction of the Lexington Fayette County Government as the January 1, 2020 assessment date. Item nine. An ordinance adopting the request of the election of Fayette County Health Department under KRS 212.755 and levying a special ad for public health tax for fiscal year July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020 on the assessed value of all taxable real and personal property within the tax and jurisdiction of the Lexington Fayette or the county government including real and personal property of public service companies, noncommercial aircraft, noncommercial watercraft, and inventory and transit and excluding insurance capital, tobacco and storage, and agricultural products in storage at the rate of $0.028 on each $100 of assessed value as of the January 1, 2019 assessment date. And levying a special ad warm public health tax at the rate of $0.028 on each $100 of assessed value on all motor vehicles and watercraft within the tax and jurisdiction of the Lexington Bay of the County Government as of the January 1, 2020 assessment date. Item 10, an ordinance levying ad warm taxes for purposes of support of the Soil and Water Conservation District for the fiscal year July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020 on the assessed value of all taxable real property within tax and jurisdiction of the Lexington Bay of the County Government including real property of public service companies at a rate of $0.0006 each $100 of assessed valuation as of the January 1, 2019 assessment date. Thank you very much. Council members, do you have any walk-ons? If you do, please log in. Are there any suspensions? I see none, so we'll go on and have first reading. Mayor. Excuse me. Council member Lamb, did you have a walk-on? no i don't have a walk on but i have a suspension okay yes ma'am i would like to ask on behalf of the administration and for timeliness to suspend the ordinance number six for second reading so move councilmember farmer seconded is there any discussion all those in favor please say aye anyone opposed all right that passes are there any other suspensions All right, seeing none. Will you please go ahead and... Oh, Council Member Reynolds. May I ask if there is anyone that would like to speak to Item 3, if they're here? Which is getting first reading, Item 3? I think that's fine. Okay, is there anyone that's not signed up that would like to speak to Item 3 this evening? Okay, thank you. Okay, thank you. Is there any other suspension of the rules? All right. Seeing none, will you please give second reading to number six? Ordinance number six, an ordinance amending the classified civil service authorized strike by transferring one position of administrative officer senior grade 526E from the division of planning to the office of the chief development officer, transferring the incumbent effective upon passage of counsel. All right. Thank you. Do I hear a motion to approve? Do I hear a second? All right. Council Member Ellinger moved and Council Member Farmer seconded. Will you please call the roll? Mr. Maloney? Yes, ma'am. Ms. Massadi? Yes. Ms. Plowman? Yes. Ms. Reynolds? Yes. Mr. Worley? Yes. Ms. Blitzo? Mr. Fred Brown. Yes. Mr. James Brown. Yes. Mr. Ellinger. Yes, ma'am. Ms. Evans. Yes. Mr. Farmer. Yes. Mr. Gibbs. Vice Mayor Kaye. Yes. And Ms. Lamb. Yes. And Mr. McKern. Yes, ma'am. Thank you, mayor. Thank you very much. Those pass. If you'll please give first reading to resolutions. Resolution number one, a resolution accepting the bid of LM Asphalt Partners Limited, DBA ATS Construction in the amount of $2,890,352.40 for the Polo Club Boulevard Public Improvement Project for the Division of Engineering and authorizing the mayor. On behalf of the Irving County Government, taking a degree with ATS Construction related to the bid. Item two, a resolution accepting the bid of Pathmaster Incorporated establishing a price contract for Randall Street Light Equipment for the Division of Traffic Engineering. Item three, a resolution to accept the bid of Finley Fire Equipment Company, Incorporated DBA Bluegrass Fire Equipment, establishing a price contract for fire hose for the Division of Fire and Emergency Services. Item four, a resolution to accept the bid of Kiesler Police Supply Incorporated, establishing a price contract for ammunition for the Division of Police. Item five, a resolution to accept the bid of Fuel Bend LLC, the amount of $105,000 for the construction of metal storage building for the Division of Parks and Recreation. Authorized the Mayor on behalf of the Urban County Government, to exceed any necessary agreement with Fuel Bend LLC related to the bid. Item six, a resolution ratified the probationary classified civil service appointments of Tamar Tompkins, Administrative Specialist Senior, Grade 516N, 20.217 hourly in the Division of Revenue, effective August 19, 2019. Melissa Lyle, Administrative Specialist, Grade 513N, 20.889 hourly in the Division of Revenue, effective August 19, 2019. Joseph Boone, Equipment Operator, Grade 510N, 15.271 hourly in the Division of Water Quality, effective September 2, 2019. Darren Leiser, Heavy Equipment Technician, Grade 516N, 21.5 hourly in the Division of Facilities and Fleet Management effective September 2nd 2019 and Amanda Patrick social work senior grade 516 1743.44 biweekly in division of aging and disability services effective September 2nd 2019. Ratifying the permanent civil service appointments of Tammy Switzer administrative specialist grade 513 and 17.955 hourly in the division of revenue effective June 2019. Derek Sofer public service worker senior grade 509 and 14.261 hourly in the division of streets and roads effective May 12 2019. Gary Robertson equipment operator senior grade 512 and 90.130 hourly in the division of streets and roads effective October 30, 2018. James Begley, public service worker senior grade 599N, 14.752 hourly in the division of streets and roads, effective May 12, 2019. David Walker, trades worker senior grade 511N, 16.375 hourly in the division of streets and roads, effective July 22, 2018. Christopher Jodarski, trades worker senior grade 511N, 16.643 hourly in the division of streets and roads, effective November 7, 2018. Adam Tackett, safety coordinator, grade 516N, 21.777 hourly in the division of streets and roads, effective November 21, 2018. Kendall Wilson, equipment operator senior, grade 512 and 17.43 hourly in the division of streets and roads effective October 30, 2018. Thomas Chandler, equipment operator senior, grade 512 and 17.157 hourly in the division of water quality effective May 19, 2019. James Duff, equipment operator, grade 510 and 16.447 hourly in the division of water quality effective May 26, 2019. Pamela Casey, administrative specialist, grade 513 and 17.191 hourly in the division of waste management effective June 17, 2019. Bethany Madden, telecommunicator supervisor, grade 520E, 1998.80, biweekly in division of enhanced 911, effective May 12, 2019. Jessica Bailey, administrative specialist, grade 513N, 17.395 hourly in division of facilities and fleet management, effective August 4th, 2019. Lauren Hedge, planner, grade 517N, 22.227 hourly in division of planning, effective July 7th, 2019. Lauren Weaver, planner senior, grade 521N, 25.371 hourly in division of planning, effective July 7th, 2019. Jennifer Hubbard Sanchez, a recreation manager, grade 518E, 2176, biweekly, in the Division of Parks and Recreation, effective July 4, 2019. Joseph Elam, skilled trades worker, senior, grade 517 and 25.906, hourly in the Division of Parks and Recreation, effective June 17, 2019. Jesse Henderson, public suburbs worker, senior, grade 509N, 15.550, hourly in the Division of Parks and Recreation, effective July 22, 2019. And Taylor Ham, stores clerk, grade 508N, 13.515, hourly in the Division of Parks and Recreation, effective August 4, 2019, Ratifying the probationary sworn appointments of Daniel Truex, police lieutenant, grade 317E, 3281.26, bi-weekly, in the division of police, effective August 19, 2019. And Christopher Rubism, police sergeant, grade 315N, 32.408, hourly in the division of police, effective August 19, 2019. Ratifying the permanent sworn appointments of Thomas E. Negreiter, police sergeant, grade 315N, 32.408, hourly in the division of police, effective August 4, 2019. And Matthew Merker, police sergeant, grade 315N, 32.408, hourly in the division of police, effective August 4, 2019. ratifying the classified civil service council leave of Wilson-Ratana Valencia, equipment operator senior, grade 512N, 16.652 hourly, the division of streets and roads, effective from July 31, 2019 through October 28, 2019, and ratifying the classified civil service demotion of Michael Rowe maintenance mechanic, grade 515N, 18.797 hourly, the division of water quality, effective August 19, 2019. Item 7. A resolution authorizing the division of human resources to make a conditional offer to the following probationary classified civil service appointments, It's Alicia Underwood, accountant, grade 516 and 20.897 hourly in the division of accounting. Effective August 26, 2019. Sherry Reed, administrative specialist, senior, grade 516 and 22.040, hourly in the division of revenue, effective August 26, 2019. Dionne Smither, trades worker, senior, grade 511 and 15.915 hourly in the division of streets and roads, effective August 26, 2019. Andrew Maynes, public service worker, senior, grade 509 and 15.547 hourly in the division of streets and roads, effective September 3, 2019. Tangela Jesse, resource recovery operator, grade 513N, 17.958 hourly in Division of Waste Management, effective upon passage of Council, Willie McGee, resource recovery operator, grade 513N, 17.291 hourly in Division of Waste Management, effective upon passage of Council, Lauren Wood, code enforcement officer, grade 516N, 20.066 hourly in Division of Code Enforcement, effective August 26th, 2019, Russell Watkins, engineering technician, grade 514N, $19 hourly in Division of Engineering, effective August 26th, 2019, Pedraic Suite, Vehicle and Equipment Technician, Grade 514N, 18.439 Hourly, Division of Facilities and Fleet Management, effective upon passive counsel. Matthew Holmes, Service Rider, Grade 513N, 17 Hourly, Division of Facilities and Fleet Management, effective upon passive counsel. Authorizing the Division of Human Resources to make a conditional offer. The following probationary community corrections officer appointments. Tiffany Andrews, Timothy Gulley, Alana Sorelli, India Combo, Joshua Cosby, Andrews, excuse me, Adam Silver, Christopher Connor, Dennis Sparks, accordingly james holder and jessica lynn adams all community corrections officer recruit grade 109 n 50.384 hourly in the division of community corrections effective upon passage of council authorizing the division of human resources to make a conditional offer defying unclassified civil service appointments elizabeth cole clerical assistant part-time grade 505 and 14 hourly in the division of family services effective august 26 2019 and violin eccoch family support worker senior grade 514 and 18.50 hourly in the division of family services This is effective September 8, 2019. Item eight, a resolution designating the speed limit on Wellington Way between Lion Drive and Harrodsburg Road is 25 miles per hour and authorizing direct the division of traffic engineering to install proper and appropriate signs in accordance with the designation. Item nine, a resolution amending resolution number 93, 2019, which declared moratorium on zone map amendments and demolition permits for all properties located within the proposed Pensacola Park area. Historic District H1 overlay zone, more specifically defined as the following property. 1733 to 1915 Nicholasville Road, addresses only, excluding 1847 Nicholasville Road, Chesapeake Drive, no addresses. 96 to 171 Goodrich Avenue, 101 to 224 Lackawanna Road, 1855 to 859 Norfolk Drive, 101 to 177 Penn Moken Park, 1847 to 1877 Pensacola Drive, excluding 1871 Pensacola Drive, 108 to 199 Rosemont Garden, 105 to 175 Suburban Court, and 101 to 166 Wabash Drive, Directing the Division of Planning to refuse to accept or process applications for his own change. And directing the Division of Building Inspection to refuse to accept applications for demolition permits for these properties. Establishing the purpose of this moratorium is to give the Planning Commission and the Urban County Government time to consider and take final action on an H1 overlay zone application to be initiated by the Planning Commission for these properties. And extending the duration of the moratorium to March 7, 2020 on the proposed Pensacola Park area H1 overlay zone. Or until such time as the Urban County Council takes final action on the H1 overlay zone application. Item 10. A resolution authorized and direct the mayor on behalf of the urban county government to exceed a memorandum of agreement with the Foundation for Latin American Culture and Art regarding the coordination of production of the Latino Festival de Lexington at a cost not to exceed $7,500. Item 11. A resolution authorized the mayor on behalf of the urban county government to exceed a railroad facility encroachment agreement with CSX Transportation Incorporated for the Sharon Village Pump Station Sanitary Sewer Project for the Division of Water Quality at a cost not to exceed $12,140. Item 12. The resolution authorized the mayor on behalf of the urban county government to execute a railroad facility and question agreement with CSX Transportation, incorporated for the Lexmark Trunk A Sewer Project for the Division of Water Quality and it costs not to exceed $8,600. Item 13. The resolution authorized the mayor on behalf of the urban county government to execute change order number two, final to the agreement with Lyco Incorporated for the Arrowhead Drive Stormwater Improvements Project, increasing the contract price for the sum of $1,800 from $208,114 to $209,914. Item 14. The resolution authorized and direct the mayor on behalf of the urban county government to exit purchase of service agreement with Bluegrass Area Development District for the operation of the home care program for home bound seniors at a cost not to exceed $48,610. Item 15, a resolution authorized and direct the mayor on behalf of the urban county government to execute supplemental agreement number five with the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet for the acceptance of additional federal funds in the amount of $2,891,000 for the Polo Club Boulevard construction phase. The acceptance of which does not obligate the urban county government for the expenditure of funds as a local match. Item 16, a resolution authorized the mayor on behalf of the urban county government to execute a five year service agreement with Xela for Use of the excellent land management platform at a cost not to exceed $362,528.27 per year, increasing by 3% annually. Item 17, a resolution approving the Fayette County Sheriff's Settlement 2018 taxes for taxes collected as of April 16, 2019 and granting the sheriff a quietus. Item 18, a resolution authorizing the mayor on behalf of the urban county government to exceed a residential lease agreement with Lucas Rose for the Masterson Station Park Caretaker property located at 3561 Shamrock Lane in consideration of annual rent in the amount of $5,250. I'm 19. It was just authorized and direct the mayor on behalf of the urban county government to execute contract modification number three to the professional services agreement with CDP engineers incorporated for the design of town branch. Phase three project increasing the contract price for some $21,230 from $100,450 to $121,680. I'm 20. It was an amending resolution 42, 2014 which authorized the execution of a master lease agreement with Dell Financial Services LLC for desktop computers to authorize the chief information officer to execute future truly schedules pursuant to the master lease agreement. for the replacement of desktop computers. Item 21, a resolution authorizes the mayor on behalf of the American Government to execute change order number one to the agreement with C3 Mechanical for the Bell Place Fan Coil Replacement Project, increasing the contract price for the sum of $2,860 from $77,210 to $80,070. Item 22, a resolution authorizes the mayor on behalf of the American Government to execute an agreement, ordered for snow to RFP number 25-2019 with Hayes and Azorier PSC for sanitary sewer remedial measures, program management consulting services at a cost estimated not to exceed $900,000. Item 23, the resolution authorized the Mayor on behalf of the American Government to execute change order number two, final to the agreement with Woodall Construction Company, Inc. for the Wellington Stormwater Basin, A, improvements project, decreasing the contract price by $12,780.49, from $177,689.30 to $164,908.81, and extending the date of completion by 118 calendar days to March 20, 2019. Item 24, resolution amending resolution number 382, 2019, which accepted the bid of advanced mulching technologies to be an eco-growth for the WGPL green infrastructure project to change the amount of the bid from 152,962 to 159,962. Item 25, a resolution authorized and direct the mayor on behalf of the American government to exchange order number one to the agreement with integrated engineering, PLLC, for design services of the Meadows-Northland Arlington Public Improvements Project Phase 6A2, increasing the contract price by the sum of $32,320 from $319,000 to $351,320. Item 26, a resolution authorizing to direct the mayor on behalf of the government to exceed an agreement with Lexington and Housing Authority providing a one time grant to help with deposit and movement financial assistance for those experiencing homelessness at a cost not to exceed $20,000. Item 27, a resolution authorizing to direct the mayor on behalf of the government to exceed the Federal Equitable Sharing Agreement and certification with the Department of Justice, the Department of the Treasury for participation in the Federal Equitable Sharing Program. Item 28, a resolution authorizing to direct the mayor on behalf of the government to exceed memorandum of agreement with Bluegrass Community Technical College for participation of police personnel and college courses at a cost not to exceed $60,000. Item 29, a resolution authorized to direct the mayor on behalf of the county government to execute change order number one to the agreement with Blah Mechanical Incorporated for the project detention plumbing 2019, replacing the domestic hot water lines for the division of community corrections, increasing the contract price for the sum of $40,468.41 from $172,000 to $212,468.41. Item 30, a resolution assigning the economic incentive previously granted to NGIMAT LLC, pursuant to a resolution 661-2010 to NGIMAT company or its successors in interest or affiliates, as may be approved by the Kentucky Economic Development Finance Authority. Item 31, a resolution authorized and direct the mayor on behalf of the urban county government to exit a third amendment to agree with Aramark Correctional Services LLC for the price per meal charge increase mandated in the agreement for the Division of Community Corrections at a cost not to exceed $1,922,144 for fiscal year 2020, item 32. A resolution authorizes and direct the mayor on behalf of the urban county government to execute an amendment to the agreement with Bluegrass Area Development District to include the budget and breakdown of eligible reimbursable expenses for the Senior Citizen Center for fiscal year 2020 at no additional cost to the urban county government, item 33, a resolution authorizes and direct the mayor on behalf of the urban county government to execute an agreement with Shepherd's House for provision of substance abuse programming for men At the detention center for fiscal year 2020, at a cost not to exceed $65,700. Item 34, resolution authorizing and direct the mayor on behalf of the urban county government to execute an agreement with Shepherd's House for provision of substance abuse programming for women at the detention center for fiscal year 2020, at a cost not to exceed $65,700. Item 35, a resolution authorizing the mayor on behalf of the urban county government to execute a memorandum of agreement with the commonwealth of Kentucky Justice and Public Safety Cabinet, Kentucky State Police, for the acceptance of federal funds in the amount of $20,000 under the Ticketing, Progressive Cars and Trucks Grant Program for fiscal year 2020, the acceptance of which obligates the government to the expenditure of $3,529.41 as a local match. Item 36, a resolution authorizing the mayor on behalf of the government to exceed the purchase of service agreement with Roots and Heritage Festival Incorporated for the 2019 Roots and Heritage Festival and a cost to exceed $35,500 plus additional in-kind services. Estimated cost of $62,313.25. Item 37, a resolution authorized the mayor on behalf of the county government, a purchase of service agreements for fiscal year 2020 with Commerce Lexington, $388,450. Downtown Lexington Partnership, $147,055. Lex Arts, $15,700. Lyric Theater and Cultural Arts Center, $127,500. Urban League of Lexington, Fayette County, $76,500. And World Trade Center, Kentucky, $46,750. At a total cost, not to exceed $1,201,955. I'm 38 a resolution authorized the mayor behalf there kind of government to submit a grant application to the US Department of Justice to provide any additional information requested in connection with this grant application which grant funds are any amount of $148,300 federal funds under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program fiscal year 2020 are for the purchase of equipment and training for the division of police and 39 a resolution authorized and direct mayor we have there kind of government to execute and submit a grant application to Marathon Petroleum Corporation and to provide any additional information requested in connection with this grant application and to accept this grant if the application is approved which grant funds are in the amount of $5,000 for the purchase of training and equipment for the Division of Fire and Emergency Services for fiscal year 2020 the acceptance of which is to obligate the urban county government to expense your funds and authorize the mayor to transfer uncovered funds within the grant budget. Item 40, a resolution authorized the mayor on behalf of the urban county government to execute a memorandum of agreement with the Lexington Art League establishing the party's respective rights and duties concerning the production of the woodland art fair and funds generated thereby. Item 41, a resolution authorized the mayor on behalf of the urban county government to execute agreements with Sunny Slope Farms Homeowners Association $1,000 for the office of the urban county council and it costs not to exceed the sum stated item 42 a resolution exception of residential parking permit program for the 400 block of west second street 24 hours per day monday through sunday and finally item 43 a resolution is proving the office of homelessness prevention and intervention standard operating procedures in relation to the encampment removals in fayette county thank you ma'am Thank you so much. Council members, do you have any walk-ons? All right. If you have a suspension, please log in. Council member James Brown. Thank you, Mayor. I'd like to suspend the rules and give a second reading to number 7 so the administration can make these conditional offers. So move. I heard a second from Council Member Worley. Is there any discussion? All those in favor, please say aye. Aye. Anybody opposed? All right, that passes. Thank you. Thank you. Council Member Masati. Thank you, Mayor. On behalf of the administration, I'd like to request a double read on number 27. This is to execute a federal equitable sharing agreement and certification with the Department of Justice and the Department of Treasury. And number 38, which is a grant application to the U.S. Department of Justice. So moved. Second. Council Member Plowman seconded. Is there any discussion? Two different numbers, 27 and 38. Thank you. I see no discussion. All those in favor, please say aye. Aye. Is anyone opposed? All right. Are there any other motions for suspension? Okay, that's number, if you will please read number 7, number 27, and number 38. Number seven, a resolution authorized in division of human resources to make a conditional offer to the following probationary classified civil service appointments. Alicia Underwood, accountant, grade 516N, 20.897 hourly in division of accounting, effective August 26, 2019. Sherry Reed, administrative specialist senior, grade 516N, 22.040, hourly in division of revenue, effective August 26, 2019. Deion Smither, trades worker senior, grade 511N, 50.915 hourly in division of streets and roads, effective August 26, 2019. Andrew Maynes, public service worker senior, grade 599, 15.547 hourly in Division of Streets and Roads, effective September 3rd, 2019. Tangela Jessie, resource recovery operator, grade 513, and 17.958 hourly in Division of Waste Management, effective upon passative counsel. William McGee, resource recovery operator, grade 513, and 17.291 hourly in Division of Waste Management, effective upon passative counsel. Lauren Wood, code enforcement officer, grade 516, and 20.066 hourly in the Division of Code Enforcement, effective August 26th, 2019. Russell Watkins, engineering technician, grade 514 and $19 hourly. In the division of engineering, effective August 26, 2019, Pedraic Suite. Vehicle and equipment technician, grade 514 and 80.49 hourly, in division of facilities and fleet management, effective upon pass-to-of-council. And Matthew Holmes, service writer, grade 513 and 17 hourly in the division of facilities and fleet management, effective upon pass-to-of-council. And authorize the division of human resources to make a conditional offer. Through the following probationary community corrections officer appointments. Tiffany Andrews, Timothy Gully, Orlando Cirilli, Indiakama, Jesua, Cosby, Andam Silber, Christopher Connor, Dennis Fargsy, Accordingly, James Holder and Jessica Lynn Adams, all community corrections officer recruit grade 109 and 50.3 for Allian Division of Community Corrections effective upon passage of council. Authorized in Division of Human Resources to make a conditional offer to the unclassified civil service appointments. Elizabeth Cole, clerical assistant part time, grade 505 and 14 hourly and division of family services effective August 26, 2019 and BioLine Acotch, family support worker senior grade 514 and 18.5 hourly and division of family services effective September 8, 2019. Item 27. There you go. Awesome. Item 27, a resolution authorized and direct the mayor on behalf of the urban county government to exceed a federal equitable sharing agreement and certification with the Department of Justice, the Department of the Treasury for participation in the federal equitable sharing program. And finally, item 38. A resolution authorized the mayor on behalf of the urban county government to submit a grant application to the US Department of Justice to provide any additional information Requesting in connection with this grant application, which grant funds are in the amount of $148,300 federal funds under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program. Fiscal year 2020 are for the purchase of equipment and training for the division of police. Thank you, ma'am. Thank you. Councilmember Farmer moved approval, Councilmember Ellinger seconded. And if you would please go ahead and call the roll. Oh, yeah. Take the call. Sure, yeah, thank you. Call the roll. Mr. Maloney. Yes, ma'am. Ms. Masati. Yes. Ms. Plumman. Yes. Ms. Reynolds. Yes. Mr. Worley. Yes, ma'am. Ms. Bledsoe. Yes, ma'am. Mr. Fred Brown. Yes. Mr. James Brown. I don't know either. Mr. Ellinger. Yes, ma'am. Ms. Evans. Yes. Mr. Farmer. Yes. Mr. Gibbs? Vice Mayor Kay? Ms. Lamb? And finally Mr. McKern? Yes ma'am. Thank you. Thank you. Those pass unanimously. Next is a long list of communications from the mayor. If I could have a motion please. Vice Mayor Kay moved and Councilmember Plowman seconded. Are there any questions? All those in favor please say aye. Aye. Is anyone opposed? All right. Next is communications from the mayor for information only. And then I believe Commander Welch has a police discipline. Welcome. we have a discipline recommendation for council approval on June 27th 2019 an internal formal complaint was made that officer Jesse Masco violated general order 1973 2j disciplinary procedures appendix B operational rule 1.35 violating any rules of the division specifically General Order 2011-8D, Emergency and Pursuit Driving, and 1973-2J, Disciplinary Procedures, Appendix B, Operational Rule 1.11, Unsatisfactory Performance. At the conclusion of the investigation, the employee met with Chief Lawrence B. Weathers and has accepted a two-month suspension without pay upon return to duty, six-month suspension of home fleet. This recommended discipline has also been approved by the Public Safety Commissioner, Ken Armstrong. Thank you. Council members, do I hear a motion? I'll move. Second. Council member Farmer moved. Vice Mayor Kay seconded. Is there any discussion? I'm seeing none. All those in favor, please say aye. Council member Evans. Thank you, Mayor. don't know if you would have this information or not but this is not the first significant suspension that there's been do you know by any chance um the the percentage or how many of these officers end up resigning with with this length of discipline unfortunately i do not know that i can get that information for you but i don't have that information with me um that would be nice to know um yeah it'd be helpful and then um and this went straight to the chief it didn't go to the the panel the recommendation was made by the chief and the employee did accept the recommendation and then it was approved by Commissioner Armstrong okay okay thank you thank you are there other questions all right all those in favor please say aye. Aye. Is anyone opposed? All right that motion passes. Thank you Commander Welch. Now council members do you have any announcements? Anything you did on break you want to talk about? Council member Farmer. Today is former mayor Jim Amano's birthday and I want to wish the former mayor happy birthday. Yes, happy birthday. Thank you, Mayor. Thank you. Council Member Lamb. Thank you, Mayor. We actually had a wonderful back-to-school party on this Monday afternoon, and I didn't speak about it on Tuesday because I wanted to use my five minutes of time for Mr. Detheridge, who came to the meeting that day. So I wanted to make sure that I did a shout-out for everybody because several departments, city departments and others, came together to provide lots of games. And if you'll see on the overhead here, we have wonderful pictures here. We had lots of games, face painting, and snow cones for over about 125 kids, along with their parents and guardians in the parking lot at Southern Middle School. And I want to personally thank Laura Hatfield and the mayor's office for helping us arrange the event, Anthony Jackson, who brought the Parks and Recreation Department's Park and Play van, the Lexington Police Department, who brought their mounted patrol, a motorcycle, and a cruiser, and they also gave out popsicles. The Lexington Fire Department, who brought an engine and the smoke trailer. The Fayette County Public Schools, especially Fayette County Public Schools Police, who helped us organize, and Southern Middle School Principal Kevin Payne, and I want to wish he and his wife congratulations on their new baby. The Fayette County Sheriff's Office, who brought a cruiser. And the Lexington Public Library, who has become one of our key community partners. and the Fayette Commonwealth Attorney's Office, who happen to have several superheroes on staff. And our city is, and then I tried to, you know, I thought I might fit in some way there, but not so much. But our city is blessed to have so many people and agencies that truly do care for our young people. And this event was so wonderful, an example of dedication and bringing everybody together. You know, we have dealt with some issues over in the 4th District, and I tell you what, I cannot thank all of the community resources and partners that have come together. You don't have to keep that picture up there, Chris, anymore. But I do appreciate everybody that has come together, because what we have done is we have actually brought people to a comfort level of where they're willing to call and say, hey, there's something wrong within my neighborhood, where beforehand they were really worried and scared to do so. And so without everybody that I've mentioned here and many more, and of course my aide, Kenny Bishop, is an integral part in this as well, and it's pretty amazing when you get to watch all of it come together and then for you to see results. And it's just so cool. And so I believe in our community, and I know that I am proud to be with, I'm proud of our community. So thanks to everybody. Now, Chris Edwards, now that's not funny. Thank you, Mayor. You are ever so welcome. Thank you. Councilmember Fred Brown. Thank you, Mayor. I don't generally, I don't know if I've done it very often at all, editorialized, but I'd be remiss to not at least address the situation as what the school system is doing. LFUCG has no control over Fayette County Board of Education. I think most people know that, but you get a lot of feedback that wanted to know why we can't control some tax increases, et cetera. We had a new law that came about to put the national motto of United States and God We Trust at each school location. This is a new law. The law states that it ought to be in a prominent location. and I think maybe especially Fayette County, I don't know about any other counties, but the information that came through where they put a dollar bill up, and I think that was kind of an affront to going around the law to some extent. But Fayette County School Systems has a lot of money. I would at least hope that maybe they would put a $100 bill up there instead of a dollar bill that says, In God We Trust. After all, it is the national motto of the United States of America. Thank you. Thank you. Council Member James Brown. Thank you, Mayor. I just want to make an announcement about the East End Family Reunion. I think they're in their 16th year. It's this August, this coming Friday, the 16th through the 18th. They have a dance on Friday night, festivities, and live stage performances in Charles Young Park on Saturday the 17th. And then they wrap up with a gospel explosion on Sunday. It's a well-attended event. I would encourage anybody in the area to attend. And then I'd also like to thank the partners in city government to help make it happen. Park and Recreation, our partners in the police department, and then also Waste Management for their contribution to that event. And then I'd also like to congratulate and announce the appointment of the new Lyric Executive Director. We put a press release out last week. His first day was August the 5th. Whit Whitaker, a Detroit native, he's been in Lexington for years, a UK graduate. That was a highly sought after position. We had over a hundred applicants apply for that position. So I'd just like to thank the hiring committee made up of Lyric board members and some community partners that went through all those applications and the consultant that helped us with the hiring. There's a lot of energy and there's a lot of excitement about Mr. Whitaker and his vision and work that he plans to do as far as moving the Lyric forward. So thank you. Thank you, Mayor. Thank you. Council Member Reynolds. Thank you, Mayor. Next week is a really busy week in the 11th District, and I just wanted to give some announcements about a few things that are happening. Monday at 6.30 p.m. is the Cardinal Valley Park Activity Board meeting, and so anyone is welcome to attend that. Tuesday is the Cardinal Valley Neighborhood Association meeting, and that will be at the Village Branch Library at 630. There will be several different speakers. I will be there as well as our local resource officer. And we're trying to pass out some surveys to get more information about Cardinal Valley, what people want for it, and also about safety. So that will be important to attend. And then Thursday from 5 to 7 p.m. in Gardenside Park, there will be a back-to-school party, which is a lot of fun. I went last year. So if you're in the Gardenside area, hopefully you can be there on Thursday. And then Friday is a really big event in our district, the Greater Gardenside Association, which is an association of businesses and community members, and I'm part of it as well, has been working to build community in the area on Alexandria Drive and the surrounding neighborhoods. And so they have put together this event called Garden Side at Sunset. So it's next Friday, the 23rd, from 6 to 10 p.m. in Garden Side Shopping Center. and there's going to be people doing things like face painting and balloon animals. There's going to be bouncy houses. There's going to be live music. The big maracas are playing as well as a few other bands. There's going to be vendors, and it's just something that we wanted to do to bring people together to build community, and everybody's welcome. You don't have to live in the 11th District to be there. So thank you. Thank you. Council Member Worley. Thank you, Mayor. I know all of us in our districts all throughout the city, yesterday was the start back of school, and I know we've probably dealt with various different traffic issues and things like that. And I just want to, for those watching at home that don't know, particularly talk about the opening of Brenda Cowan School, those in the Athens-Boonesboro Road area, I think experienced some new school, new traffic pattern dilemmas, and they are being dealt with very seriously in conjunction with my office. Council Member Plowman, I know, is interested in what's going on out there. The Lexington traffic engineers here in the city, the Lexington PD, the State Representative Sherrilyn Stevenson, County Public Schools and their police department, State Highway Traffic Engineer, and, of course, Principal Williams at Brenda Cowan. In my office, we have worked diligently for the past two days trying to make sure that those issues are being addressed and timely, and we believe that we are getting things orderly and we are going to make sure that everyone is safe. But know that those issues are being dealt with as timely and as well as possible. I know that also folks in my district are concerned about some pedestrian safety along Hayes Boulevard and Hayes Middle School. Those issues are being given the same attention. Please contact my office if you have any questions, but we are diligently working on that. And I know for all of us and everyone across town as we're getting back to school and have kids walking and getting out of cars and off buses, I ask everyone to be patient, observant, and safe. So thank you. Thank you, Mayor. Thank you. Is there any other announcement, Council? We had two people signed up, but I believe they've taken their names off the list. Was there anyone else who wanted to speak during public comment? If you wish to speak, you may come to the podium. And our rules are that you need to state your name and address for the record. My name is Mark Smith, and I live at 1808 Versailles Road. I came to a meeting today that didn't take place. that about they want to put 60 or 85 apartments next door to my house and my wife well two little houses on versell's road i don't know is this the place to address this i mean the meeting's passed i've been told the the thing passed and we were notified to be here today at three o'clock The meeting was Tuesday. Would that have been planning commission? Yes, ma'am. Am I in the right spot? Okay, Council Member Reynolds knows something about that meeting. Unfortunately, he says that he received a letter that told him to be here today to speak to this issue at 3 p.m. and so we're investigating as to why he would receive a letter telling him that when our meeting is Tuesday at 3 or tonight at 6. And I spoke to Mr. Smith earlier, and I said that he was welcome to come tonight to speak, which is why I mentioned earlier if he was here, he could speak to the issue, but I think he arrived just a few minutes ago, is that right? Okay. So this was not a planning commission meeting? No, he just he received a letter saying that if he wanted to speak to the issue, he could come at three today. And so I told him we would investigate why he received that letter, but that he could come this evening if he wanted to speak to the development. OK, OK. So would you like three minutes to speak? I mean, I just if you pass this, I know I can't. You've ruined our I mean, the piece of where we live. I'll be surrounded by high-density housing. And if, I mean, if it does take place, and it has gone on as I was told that it passed, I would at least like to be assured of being able to do the same thing. Because I don't picture us living there. So, was there anything else you wanted to say, and then I'll tell you something. No, I was here to write, but I don't even know if I got the right people. It has not passed. Okay. I believe this is number three for first reading on our ordinances today. It will not get a second reading for two more weeks. Well, all right. It was strange. At the last meeting, my wife and I were the only one to show up against it. And then today, they tell us to come to a meeting that's already taken place. Okay. And I understand Council Member Reynolds is investigating how that happened through that. It sounds like it was the wrong time for the meeting. All right. Thank you very much. Council Member Maloney. I know Mr. Smith. I think the meeting, he was down here, and I think he's supposed to be in here too. Okay. Councilmember Maloney excuse me so councilmember Maloney would you use your mic what happened is from what I've seen is that he would he went to Planning Commission he was the only one that stood up the Planning Commission and they he probably asked him what the next step somebody missed up he supposed to been here Tuesday and request if there had been a public hearing that he could a public hearing and that's probably where the mists up is and i mean and that's what i think he's here for but and i believe i don't know if he if that to me is what i think what he wanted but i don't know if we can do that we've already gone at for the first reading and gone through that but i mean if the council member has to make that decision but i don't want to understand with mr smith i've known him a long time and i just want to make everybody think he's kind of got lost out there and i think there is a mistake he should have been here tuesday i think you would have requested but that's why i think the whole thing is confused i apologize to you i don't know what you know what all happened but i think councilmember reynolds is looking into it thank you was there anyone else who didn't get an opportunity to sign up who wanted to speak All right. Thank you very much. Council, do I hear a motion to adjourn? Second. All right. All those in favor say aye. Aye. We are adjourned. The glass of one. We'll be right back. I'll be