# Urban County Council Meeting - August 21, 2008 > Auto-transcribed civic record · Council · August 21, 2008 - **Permalink**: https://meetings.lexingtonky.news/meeting/575 - **Source video**: https://lfucg.granicus.com/player/clip/575?view_id=14&redirect=true - **Date**: 2008-08-21 - **Body**: Council - **Last revised**: March 2, 2026 - **Length**: 8,435 words > ⚠️ **Auto-generated content.** Audio from the official Granicus video was auto-transcribed by OpenAI Whisper-1. Structured facts were extracted with GPT-4o; the narrative summary was written by Anthropic Claude Sonnet. Speaker labels and 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 Government Council convened on August 21, 2008, at 7:00 PM in Lexington, Kentucky, with Mayor Jim Newberry presiding. The meeting addressed five agenda items, including informational presentations and legislative business requiring council action. The council heard a presentation on the Summer Youth Employment Program and conducted a Certificate of Merit presentation, both serving as informational items for the body. The legislative portion of the meeting focused on second readings of ordinances and resolutions, with both items receiving approval from the council. Throughout the session, the council took three formal votes and received one public comment from a citizen. The meeting balanced ceremonial and informational elements with substantive legislative work, as the council moved forward with previously introduced ordinances and resolutions through the required second reading process. The session provided an opportunity for community recognition through the certificate presentation while also addressing youth employment initiatives in the community. ## Attendance The Lexington-Fayette Urban County Council meeting on August 21, 2008, had strong attendance with 15 members present and only one absence. **Present:** • Jim Newberry • Myers • Stevens • Stinnett • Beard • Blevins • Blues • Crosbie • Ellinger • Gorton • Gray • Henson • James • Lane • McChord **Absent:** • DeCamp **Late:** • None With 15 of 16 council members in attendance, the meeting had a quorum and proceeded with full participation from the vast majority of the council. ## Votes and Decisions The Council conducted three formal votes during the August 21, 2008 meeting, all of which passed unanimously with all 14 members present voting in favor. **Approval of Ordinances Given Second Reading** [timestamp: 02:00] Mr. Stinnett motioned to approve ordinances given second reading, with Mr. Myers providing the second. The motion passed by roll call vote with 14 ayes and 0 nays. All Council members voted in favor: Myers, Stevens, Stinnett, Beard, Blevins, Blues, Crosbie, Ellinger, Gorton, Gray, Henson, James, Lane, and McChord. **Approval of Resolutions Given Second Reading** [timestamp: 05:00] Ms. Gorton motioned to approve resolutions given second reading, seconded by Mr. Blues. This motion also passed unanimously by roll call vote with 14 ayes and 0 nays. The same 14 Council members voted in favor: Myers, Stevens, Stinnett, Beard, Blevins, Blues, Crosbie, Ellinger, Gorton, Gray, Henson, James, Lane, and McChord. **Approval of Amended Resolution for Probationary Civil Service Appointments** [timestamp: 12:00] Ms. Henson motioned to approve an amended resolution regarding probationary civil service appointments, with Ms. Gorton seconding the motion. The vote passed unanimously with 14 ayes and 0 nays. All Council members voted in favor: Myers, Stevens, Stinnett, Beard, Blevins, Blues, Crosbie, Ellinger, Gorton, Gray, Henson, James, Lane, and McChord. All three votes demonstrated complete Council consensus, with no opposition or abstentions recorded on any of the measures considered during this meeting. ## Budget and Financial Actions The Council approved several grant acceptances totaling over $4.3 million during the August 21, 2008 meeting. The largest financial action involved accepting a $2,154,562.00 grant from the Kentucky Justice and Public Safety Cabinet for police training incentive funds. Additionally, the Council approved a $2,037,506.00 grant from the Commission on Fire Protection, Personnel, Standards and Education for training incentive funds for firefighters. Three smaller grants were also accepted from the Kentucky Justice and Public Safety Cabinet: • $65,000.00 for the operation of the Drug Task Force • $50,000.00 for the continuation of the Street Sales Drug Enforcement Project The Council also approved accepting a $10,000.00 grant from the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet Department of Highways for the design of bike lanes on Rose Street. These grant acceptances represent significant funding for public safety training programs and infrastructure improvements, with the police and firefighter training incentive funds comprising the majority of the approved funding at over $4.1 million combined. ## Public Comment During the public comment period, one resident addressed the Council regarding ongoing city planning initiatives. **Mr. McCarthy** spoke at [timestamp: 15:00] to voice concerns about the proposed streetscape project for Main Street. He expressed strong opposition to plans that would narrow the roadway, arguing that maintaining the current road capacity is essential for managing existing traffic flow through the area. Mr. McCarthy emphasized the importance of preserving adequate street width to handle the volume of vehicles that regularly use Main Street. The public comment period provided community members an opportunity to share their perspectives on municipal matters before the Council's formal business proceedings. ## Appointments The Council approved three reappointments to city boards during the August 21, 2008 meeting. **Downtown Development Authority Board:** • David Freibert was reappointed to the Downtown Development Authority Board • Harry Richart was reappointed to the Downtown Development Authority Board **Lexington Center Corporation Board:** • William Young, Jr. was reappointed to the Lexington Center Corporation Board All three appointments were reappointments of existing board members to continue their service on their respective boards. ## Invocation [timestamp: 00:30] Lead Pastor Kevin Clark from the Vineyard Community Church delivered the invocation at the beginning of the Council meeting. Pastor Clark offered a prayer asking for divine guidance, wisdom, and courage for the city's leaders as they conducted the business of governing. The invocation served as the traditional opening of the Council session, providing a moment of reflection before the formal proceedings began. No discussion or action was required for this agenda item, as it was purely ceremonial in nature. ## Presentation on Summer Youth Employment Program [timestamp: 01:00] Commissioner Marlene Helm presented an update on the Summer Youth Employment Program to the Council. The presentation highlighted the program's success in engaging local schools and businesses in providing employment opportunities for youth during the summer months. Helm was joined by Daisy Brown and Jerry Hale in delivering the presentation, which focused on participation levels from various educational institutions and private sector partners. The speakers outlined how the program connected young people with meaningful work experiences while supporting local employers. The presentation served as an informational update to keep Council members informed about the program's operations and outcomes. No formal action was required or taken following the presentation. The Summer Youth Employment Program update provided Council members with insight into the city's efforts to create employment opportunities for young residents during the summer break period. ## Certificate of Merit Presentation [timestamp: 03:00] Fire Chief Robert Hendricks presented a Certificate of Merit to Ms. Katelyn Stallard in recognition of her actions during a fire incident. The presentation was made during the Council meeting to formally acknowledge Ms. Stallard's contribution to public safety. Chief Hendricks served as the primary speaker for this agenda item, with Ms. Stallard present to receive the recognition. The certificate was awarded to honor her specific actions taken during a fire emergency, though the detailed circumstances of the incident were not elaborated upon in the available meeting materials. This was an informational presentation with no action required by the Council. The item served as a formal recognition ceremony to publicly acknowledge Ms. Stallard's meritorious conduct during the fire incident. The presentation concluded without discussion or debate, as it was a ceremonial agenda item focused on recognizing community service and public safety contributions. ## Ordinances - Second Reading [timestamp: 04:00] The Council conducted second readings for several ordinances during this portion of the meeting. Mr. Stinnett and Mr. Myers served as key speakers for the various ordinance items presented. The ordinances addressed multiple city matters, including proposed zone changes that would affect land use designations within the city. Additionally, several ordinances involved the acceptance of grants for various municipal projects, which would provide funding for city initiatives and improvements. During the second reading process, Council members reviewed the ordinances that had previously received first reading approval. This procedural step allows for final consideration and any last-minute discussion before final passage. The ordinances were approved following the second reading, completing the required legislative process for these municipal measures. The approval of grant acceptance ordinances will enable the city to move forward with funded projects, while the zone change ordinances will modify land use classifications as requested. This agenda item represents routine legislative business where previously introduced ordinances receive their final review and approval by the Council. ## Resolutions - Second Reading [timestamp: 06:00] The Council conducted second readings for multiple resolutions during this portion of the meeting. Ms. Gorton and Mr. Blues served as the primary speakers presenting the resolutions to the Council. The resolutions addressed two main areas of municipal business: • **Price contracts** - Several resolutions established pricing agreements for city services and procurement • **Civil service appointments** - Additional resolutions ratified appointments within the city's civil service system The resolutions had previously received first reading at an earlier meeting and were now being presented for final consideration and approval. Second reading represents the final step in the resolution approval process, allowing Council members to make any final comments or raise concerns before the formal vote. No significant debate or concerns were raised during the presentation of these resolutions. The items appeared to be routine administrative matters that had already undergone initial review and discussion. All resolutions presented for second reading were approved by the Council, completing the formal adoption process for the price contracts and civil service appointments. --- ## Decisions - **Motion** — passed (14-0): Approval of ordinances given second reading - **Motion** — passed (14-0): Approval of resolutions given second reading - **Motion** — passed (14-0): Approval of amended resolution for probationary civil service appointments --- ## Full transcript To order, if we could. Madam Clerk, if you will call the roll, please. Mr. Myers. Here. Dr. Stephens. Present. Mr. Stennett. Yes, ma'am. Mr. Beard. Present. Mr. Blevins. Here. Mr. Blues. Here. Ms. Crosby. Here. Mr. Ellinger. Here. Ms. Gorton. Here. Mr. Gray. Here. Ms. Henson. Here. Ms. James. Here. Mr. Lane. Here. And Mr. McCord. We have a quorum present, so we are ready to proceed. It's my pleasure to invite Lead Pastor Kevin Clark from the Vineyard Community Church to the podium to deliver our invocation this evening. Father God, thank you for gathering us here tonight to serve this great city of Lexington. God, we look around and we see the evidence of you everywhere in our city, both in the beautiful landscape of the Bluegrass region and in the beautiful, vibrant people that dwell here and who make this city what it is today. We've also gathered here tonight dreaming of a better Lexington, and we know and believe that as the leaders of this city, we can be a part of the solution. It is in this hope, God, that I humbly pray for the leaders gathered here tonight. I ask that you would give them wisdom and courage to make the decisions that would cultivate a community of faith, hope, and love. We ask you for this, God, because we know that you love our city. Help us love it as you do. Lead us, Lord, as we lead. Amen. Thank you, Pastor Clark, and please convey our best wishes to your congregation. It's my pleasure to welcome to the podium Commissioner of Social Services, Marlene Hill. Good evening. It is my pleasure to just bring you a little update on the Summer Youth Employment Program from this summer, summer 2008. I think it's important for you to know that all of the middle and high schools in Lexington had students represented from each of those schools. We had students participating from Districts 1, 2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 11, and 12. We had 76 businesses, 33 of them new, 43 of them repeat businesses and corporations participating in the Summer Youth Employment Program, and a total of 134 students. The program lasted six weeks, and I think, again, we can say that we had another very successful year. But it's not for me to share that information with you. We are going to ask two individuals to just briefly give testimony to the program so that you have some idea of the success of the program. I'm first going to ask Daisy Brown, who is a parent of a youth, to come up and just tell you a little bit about what the program has meant to her and her family. And that will be followed by Jerry Hale from Keeneland, who will come up and talk a little bit about what it's meant for the business of Keeneland, Inc. So I'll first, Daisy Brown. Good evening. I was telling them downstairs that I didn't know what to expect when my daughter started the Summer Youth Program. When I look at her and I tell her things to do, it didn't seem like she could hear me. So when it came down to the program, I'm thinking, is she going to get up? Is she going to go to work? Is she going to fight me the whole step of the way? But to my amazement, she transformed into a whole other human being. I told them that I thought aliens had captured her because she would get up and she would get ready for work, and she would talk to her bosses, and I was like, who is this mass child that is living with me? Because now, all of a sudden, she became very responsible. I think the program was great. It showed me that everything that I had trained her to do, she could actually hear me. Even though I couldn't tell by her room or her homework doing, but actually getting up and going to work and really being responsible, she showed me that she could do it. So now I feel a little bit better with her going to college soon, knowing that, okay, she heard me, she knows what it takes, and she's willing to do it. The program was, to me, it was great. And I think it should stay around for a long time. It is great to invest in our children. If we don't invest in them, who will? So when you all are thinking about that as time goes along, hear my voice saying, do it again. We need this. Thank you all so much. I think on behalf of the employers, we had an excellent experience ourselves. We had two young men that helped us out in our gift shop and in the warehouse area, and they were remarkable young men. As a matter of fact, I think we got an employee for down the road, but there was one young man, AJ. He came to me the first day. He always comes to my office at 8 o'clock in the morning, and we'd talk about what he did the previous day, and he was taking some price tags off some ties and changing that, and it took him like five to ten minutes to do the first one. And he just said, there's something wrong with this. And he said, I went over and found another little device to help scrape this thing off and the little tag, and he said, I said, well, AJ, I said, that's what you want. You've got to think outside the box some way to do it better. I said, you're thinking on your own, and you're doing a great job. And he just loved it. You know, he had a Keeneland shirt he wore every day, and he's coming back. We want to have him come back next year. We just thoroughly enjoyed it. I think all the other employers did as well. So we really appreciate the program, and we're, you know, behind it 100%. So thank you. I would like to ask that all of the employers that are here representing the Summer Youth Employment Program for 2008 stand up and be recognized. And let me recognize those who took the responsibility for making sure that the program happened and was just a very big success. Let me recognize Maddie Morton, Priscilla Gales, and Stephanie Jackson. Thank you. Thank you very much, Commissioner Helm. I told everybody this downstairs, but I want to express again to the Council how enormously pleased I am with all the progress that has been made with the Summer Youth Program over the course of the last couple of years under Commissioner Helm's leadership and with the remarkable help and support of Maddie, Priscilla, and Stephanie. You all have done a superb job. As I told the folks downstairs, I did not know Maddie, Priscilla, or Stephanie until I had the opportunity to serve as mayor, their career LFUCG employees. They are absolutely terrific. And I want the citizens of Lexington to know we are very, very fortunate to have them working on our behalf, and you all have done a great job with the Summer Youth Program. We look forward to making it bigger and better next year. Thank you all very much. The next thing I have is not on the agenda, but I'd ask for your indulgence for just a moment because I think this is a very special presentation, and I'd like for Chief Bob Hendricks to join me at the podium. Good evening, Mayor, members of the Council. We are certainly excited to be here tonight to honor a proud member of our community. As you know, the fires that occur are well attended by the firefighters that live and work here in our community, and we do a great job when we get there. But in that very few minutes, sometimes seconds, before the arrival of the fire crew, many times people die because they were exposed to the products of combustion, smoke, and certainly flames and the heat that results. It's in those critical moments that the actions of people who are awake and alert or who are awakened many times make the difference. On such an occasion, we'd like to honor a young lady this evening, Kaylin Stallard. If you would join me at the podium, please. I'm going to read just a little summary of what went on the other night. As you're now aware, in the early morning hours of August 20, 2008, the Division of Fire and Emergency Services responded to a structure fire on Ashton Drive. The fire apparently started in a storage building but spread to two nearby houses. Shortly after the incident, we learned that you had alerted the occupants of both houses of the situation, allowing them to escape without serious injury. Your calm and responsible approach to the situation had a very positive result. Undoubtedly, the fire could have been much worse and the potential for the loss of human life would have been much greater. In fact, the majority of fire deaths occur at home, many while occupants are still sleeping. We applaud your maturity and would like to officially commend your actions. The enclosed Certificate of Merit is to be presented tonight, August 21, 2008. We've also asked representatives of the fire company who was first in on that fire, it's not the actual crew because they're not working tonight, but we asked them to join us as well, so if you folks would stand up as well. And, Kaitlin, on behalf of the Division of Fire and Emergency Services, we'd like to present the Certificate of Merit. You've been granted this certificate in recognition of meritorious service rendered to the like of Lexington-Fayette, Urban County Government, Division of Fire and Emergency Services, and the citizens of Lexington and Fayette County, given this 21st day of August in the year of our Lord, 2008. Okay. It's very good. Good, thank you. Kaylin, thanks very much for being here with us tonight, and thanks very much for your quick response to a very difficult situation, and it makes us all proud to see young people in our community responding in the fashion that you did. So thank you very much. We're now ready to proceed. Madam Clerk, if you'll give second reading to the ordinances entitled to it. Ordinance number one, an ordinance changing the zone from a mixed-use to neighborhood corridor MU2 zone to a downtown-framed business B2A zone for 1.028 net, 1.66 gross acres for property located at 502 through 526 South Broadway, 320 Pine Street, and 319 Cedar Street subject to certain use restrictions imposed as conditions of granting the zone change, CMW Incorporated. Number two, an ordinance changing the zone from a professional office P1 zone to a highway service business B3 zone for 0.48 net, 0.59 gross acre for property located at 1264 East New Circle Road, a portion of, subject to certain use restrictions imposed as conditions of granting the zone change, DJ Acquisition LLC. Number three, an ordinance authorizing and directing the mayor on behalf of the Urban County Government to accept a grant from the Kentucky Justice and Public Safety Cabinet, which grant funds are in the amount of $35,000 Commonwealth of Kentucky funds from the Law Enforcement Service Fee Program are for support of the cost of police overtime hours for traffic alcohol patrol, the acceptance of which does not obligate the Urban County Government for the expenditure funds appropriating funds pursuant to schedule number 33 and authorizing the mayor to transfer unencumbered funds within the grant budget. Number four, an ordinance authorizing and directing the mayor on behalf of the Urban County Government to accept a grant from the Kentucky Justice and Public Safety Cabinet, which grant funds are in the amount of $2,154,562 Commonwealth of Kentucky funds are for police training incentive funds, the acceptance of which does not obligate the Urban County Government for the expenditure funds appropriating funds pursuant to schedule number 35 and authorizing the mayor to transfer unencumbered funds within the grant budget. Number five, an ordinance authorizing and directing the mayor on behalf of the Urban County Government to accept a grant from the Commission on Fire Administration, which grant funds are in the amount of $2,037,506 Commonwealth of Kentucky funds are for training incentive funds for firefighters, the acceptance of which does not obligate the Urban County Government for the expenditure funds appropriating funds pursuant to schedule number 36 and authorizing the mayor to transfer unencumbered funds within the grant budget. Number six, an ordinance authorizing and directing the mayor on behalf of the Urban County Government to accept a grant from the Kentucky Justice and Public Safety Cabinet, which grant funds are in the amount of $2,037,506 Commonwealth of Kentucky funds are for training incentive funds for firefighters, the acceptance of which does not obligate the Urban County Government for the expenditure funds appropriating funds pursuant to schedule number 38 and authorizing the mayor to transfer unencumbered funds within the grant budget. Number seven, an ordinance authorizing and directing the mayor on behalf of the Urban County Government to accept a grant from the Kentucky Justice and Public Safety Cabinet, which grant funds are in the amount of $2,037,506 Commonwealth of Kentucky funds are for training incentive funds for firefighters, the acceptance of which does not obligate the Urban County Government for the expenditure funds appropriating funds pursuant to schedule number 39 and authorizing the mayor to transfer unencumbered funds within the grant budget. Number eight, an ordinance authorizing and directing the mayor on behalf of the Urban County Government to accept a grant from the Kentucky Justice and Public Safety Cabinet, which grant funds are in the amount of $2,037,506 Commonwealth of Kentucky funds are for training incentive funds for design of bike lanes on Rose Street in the amount of $10,000 and appropriating funds pursuant to schedule number 34. Number seven, an ordinance authorizing and directing the mayor on behalf of the Urban County Government to accept a grant from the Kentucky Justice and Public Safety Cabinet, which grant funds are in the amount of $10,000 and appropriating funds pursuant to schedule number 34. Number eight, an ordinance authorizing and directing the mayor on behalf of the Urban County Government to accept a grant from the Kentucky Justice and Public Safety Cabinet, which grant funds are in the amount of $10,000 and appropriating funds pursuant to schedule number 34. Number nine, an ordinance authorizing and directing the mayor on behalf of the Urban County Government to accept a grant from the Kentucky Justice and Public Safety Cabinet, which grant funds are in the amount of $10,000 and appropriating funds pursuant to schedule number 34. And amending section 12 of ordinance number 183-2008 transferring the incumbents for certain positions from the Division of Parks and Recreation to the Division of Facilities and Fleet Management retroactive to July 8, 2008 and appropriating funds pursuant to schedule number 37. Number 12, an ordinance amending section 3 of ordinance number 180-2008 correcting the subsection line number relating to park patrol officer part-time and amending section 9 of ordinance number 180-2008 to include a two and three-tenths pay increase for employees holding the position of staff to Council 2 retroactive to June 23, 2008. And number 13, an ordinance amending certain of the budgets of the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government to reflect current requirements for municipal expenditures and appropriating and reappropriating funds schedule number 32. Thank you very much. Is there a motion? Second. I have a motion by Councilmember Stennett and a second by Councilmember Myers to approve those ordinances receiving their second reading. Is there any discussion? Seeing none, those in favor, please indicate by voting aye electronically. Those opposed, vote nay electronically. Madam Clerk, please call the roll. Mr. Myers? Yes. Dr. Stephens? Aye. Mr. Stennett? Aye. Mr. Beard? Aye. Mr. Blevins? Aye. Sorry about that. Mr. Blues? Aye. Ms. Crosby? Aye. Mr. DeCamp? Aye. Mr. Ellinger? Aye. Ms. Gorton? Aye. Mr. Gray? Aye. Ms. Henson? Aye. Ms. James? Aye. Mr. Lane? Aye. Mr. McCord? Aye. Thank you very much. Those ordinances are approved. We're now ready to move to the resolutions entitled to second reading. Madam Clerk? Resolution number one, a resolution accepting the bid of Scotty Basler establishing a price contract for the Haley Pike Landfill tobacco barn lease for the Department of Environmental Quality. Number two, a resolution accepting the bids of Nugent Sand Company and Moore's Trucking establishing price contracts for sand for golf courses for the Division of Parks and Recreation. Number three, a resolution accepting the bids of Supreme Medical, Grogan's Healthcare Supply, Incorporated, Triantum Health Services, Incorporated, and Henry Scheme Matrix, establishing price contracts for emergency medical supplies for the Division of Fire and Emergency Services. Number four, a resolution accepting the bids of Central Equipment Company, Ingram Truck and Tractor, Xenia Power Equipment, and Prices Tractor Sales, Incorporated, establishing price contracts for tractor and mower parts for the Division of Facilities and Fleet Management. Number five, a resolution accepting the bids of Vulcan Materials Company and Lexington Quarry Company, establishing price contracts for ROC for the Division of Streets, Roads, and Forestry. Number six, a resolution accepting the bids of Orr Safety Corporation and Bluegrass Uniforms, establishing price contracts for Scott Breathing Apparatus products for the Division of Fire and Emergency Services. Number seven, a resolution accepting the bids of Traffic Parts, Incorporated, Pathmasters, Incorporated, Baldwin and Sowers, Incorporated, and Traffic Control Products, Incorporated, establishing price contracts for traffic signal and control equipment for the Division of Traffic Engineering. Number eight, a resolution accepting the bid of Kentucky Freightliner Trucks, Incorporated, establishing a price contract for the Hook Lift Loader Truck for the Division of Facilities and Fleet Management. Number nine, a resolution accepting the bid of Grogan's Healthcare Supply, Incorporated, establishing a price contract for alternate care equipment for the Division of Emergency Management 9-1-1. Number ten, a resolution accepting the bid of Intelligent Products Company and the amount of $127,310 for variable frequency drives for the Division of Water Quality. Number eleven, a resolution accepting the bid of Southern Rebinding, Incorporated, establishing a price contract for record keeping supplies for the Fayette County Clerk's Office. Number twelve, a resolution accepting the bid of Scotty Basler, establishing a price contract for the Haley Pike Landfill Mowing Lease for the Department of Environmental Quality. Number thirteen, a resolution ratifying the Probationary Civil Service Appointments of Byron Mitchell, Engineering Technician, Grade 1-11N, 19.474 hourly in the Division of Water Quality, effective August 4th, 2008. Amanda Williamson, Customer Service Specialist, Grade 1-10N, 13.147 hourly in the Division of Government Communications, effective August 18th, 2008. Kyle Cooksey, Telecommunicator Senior, Grade 1-13N, 17.036 hourly in the Division of Emergency Management, 9-1-1, effective August 18th, 2008. Daryl Clay, Equipment Operator Senior, Grade 1-09N, 18.244 hourly in the Division of Waste Management, 9-1-1, effective August 18th, 2008. Mitchum Coyle, Equipment Operator, Grade 1-08N, 12.249 hourly in the Division of Water Quality, effective August 4th, 2008. Gary Robertson, Public Service Worker Senior, Grade 1-07N, 13.231 hourly in the Division of Streets, Roads, and Forestry, effective August 18th, 2008. Thad Scott, Engineering Technician, Grade 1-11N, 16.108 hourly in the Division of Water Quality, effective August 4th, 2008. James Ray, Engineering Technician Principal, Grade 1-15E in the Division of Engineering, effective July 7th, 2008. Nelson Wright, Equipment Operator Senior, Grade 1-09N in the Division of Streets, Roads, and Forestry, effective July 7th, 2008. David Bilter, Park Designer, Grade 1-15E in the Division of Parks and Recreation, effective June 30th, 2008. Alan Wells, Treatment Plant Operator, Grade 1-13N in the Division of Water Quality, effective July 21st, 2008. Charles Bagley, Solids Processing Supervisor, Grade 1-15E in the Division of Water Quality, effective August 4th, 2008. Harrison Burris, Thomas Hager, Avery Johnson, Terry Shelton, Daryl Stephens, Equipment Operator Senior, Grade 1-09N in the Division of Waste Management, effective July 7th, 2008. Phillip Likens, Clerical Assistant, Grade 1-04N in the Department of General Services, effective July 7th, 2008. Leopold Bond, Skilled Trades Worker, Grade 1-11N in the Division of Community Corrections, effective June 10th, 2008. Approving the Probationary Sworn Appointments of Joseph Eckhardt, Police Sergeant, Grade 3-15N, 26.388 hourly in the Division of Police, effective August 18th, 2008. Wallace Hayes, Police Lieutenant, Grade 3-17E, 2007-52-46 biweekly in the Division of Police, effective August 18th, 2008. Sean Ray, Police Sergeant, Grade 3-15N, 26.388 hourly in the Division of Police, effective August 18th, 2008. Todd Samuelson, Fire Captain, Grade 3-16N, 21.497 hourly in the Division of Fire and Emergency Services, effective July 7th, 2008. Phillip McClain, Fire Lieutenant, Grade 3-15N, 16.261 hourly in the Division of Fire and Emergency Services, effective July 7th, 2008. Ratifying the Permanent Sworn Appointments of Melissa Sedlicek, Police Lieutenant, Grade 3-17E in the Division of Police, effective May 11th, 2008. Daniel Bellet, Kristen Shilton, Marcus Wainscott, Fire Major, Grade 3-18E in the Division of Fire and Emergency Services, effective July 7th, 2008. Brian Strange, Laurel Alley, Sherry Ann Shuey, Fire Captain, Grade 3-16N in the Division of Fire and Emergency Services, effective July 7th, 2008. Robert King, Carrie Bowling, Brian Cavill, Fire Lieutenant, Grade 3-15N in the Division of Fire and Emergency Services, effective July 7th, 2008. Mary Ann McClain, Fire Chief, Grade 3-16N in the Division of Fire and Emergency Services, effective July 7th, 2008. Ratifying the Permanent Community Corrections Appointments of Franklin Anthony, Timothy Bowman, Dustin Hall, Matthew Lemons, Nathaniel Sutton, Shannon Aubrey, Christopher Connelly, Lavoie Jones, Beau Rideau, Sandra Woods, Community Corrections Officer, Grade 1-10N in the Division of Community Corrections, effective July 6th, 2008. Amy Kalkovich, Houston Community Corrections Officer, Grade 1-10N in the Division of Community Corrections, effective July 6th, 2008. Connie Arthur, Edward Callahan, Douglas Van Winkle, Community Corrections Officer, Grade 1-10N in the Division of Community Corrections, effective April 30th, 2008. Approving the Unclassified Civil Service Appointments of Connie Godfrey, Social Worker Senior, Grade 1-13E, 1,859.36, bi-weekly in the Division of Adult Services, effective August 18th, 2008. Susan Bush, Program Manager Senior, Grade 1-20E, 3,076.93, bi-weekly in the Department of Environmental Quality, effective August 4th, 2008. Vivian Lacey, Client Assessment Counselor, Grade 1-12E, 1,618.40, bi-weekly in the Division of Adult Services, effective August 18th, 2008. Marie Simpson, Clinical Services Manager, Grade 1-17E, 2,307.68, bi-weekly in the Division of Family Services, effective August 4th, 2008. Number four, a resolution making a declaration of official intent with respect to reimbursement for subsequent borrowings of temporary advances, effective August 4th, 2008. A resolution making a claim for a partial compensation for damages made for capital expenditures for numerous government projects including but not limited to climate control facility for voting machines for Fayette County Clerk's Office, renovating, remodeling, and repairing various government facilities, sidewalk replacement, repair and resurfacing, resurfacing and renovating of various government-owned parking lots and tennis courts, purchase, installation, and maintenance of traffic signal equipment for the Division of Traffic Engineering, the McConnell Springs Improvements for the Division of Water Quality, acquisition and installation of fiber optic cables, and a compensation for the loss of fiber optic cables on the University of Virginia campus. The McClellan School Acquisition and Installation of a variety of technology equipment including software, computers, network upgrades and components, printers, plotters, and servers, HVAC maintenance for various government facilities, construction, maintenance, and equipment installation at various government park properties, funding for purchase of the Development Rights Program, construction of various shared use trails, purchase of paving equipment for the Division of Streets, Roads, and Forestry, funding for various projects, vehicles, and equipment in the Division of Fire and Emergency Services, purchase of government-wide security systems and equipment and telephone system, government-wide fleet replacement, all as described in the attached exhibit in an approximate aggregate amount of $16,106,910. Number 15, a resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor on behalf of the Urban County Government to execute three claims, payment agreements with the Humana Insurance Company for employee health insurance plans, platinum PPO, gold PPO, and silver HDHP. For the period of January 1, 2008 through December 31, 2008. Number 16, a resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor on behalf of the Urban County Government to execute a master consulting services agreement with CPS for police sergeant and lieutenant promotional testing at a cost not to exceed $53,000. Number 17, a resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor on behalf of the Urban County Government to execute an engineering services agreement with Strand Associates Incorporated for development of the Salt Barn site at a cost not to exceed $143,500. Number 18, a resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor on behalf of the Urban County Government to execute an engineering services agreement with Hall of Harmon Engineers Incorporated for design services for Rose Street widening project bike lanes at a cost not to exceed $20,000. Number 18, a resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor on behalf of the Urban County Government to execute an engineering services agreement with Hall of Harmon Engineers Incorporated for design services for Rose Street widening project bike lanes at a cost not to exceed $20,000. Number 19, a resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor on behalf of the Urban County Government to execute a professional service agreement with Hensley, Elam, and Associates related to hosting and management of software and data storage for a backup server for the Lexington Regional Emergency Operations Center at a cost not to exceed $8,950. Number 20, a resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor on behalf of the Urban County Government to execute a professional service agreement with Norman Security Group Incorporated for maintenance of security locks, locking devices, and electronic systems at the detention center at a cost not to exceed $45,000. Number 21, a resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor on behalf of the Urban County Government to execute three mutual aid agreements with the EKU Police Department, Fayette County Public Schools, Division of Law Enforcement, and the Madison County Sheriff for mutual aid at no cost to the Urban County Government. Number 22, a resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor on behalf of the Urban County Government to execute an accreditation agreement with the Council on Accreditation for reaccreditation of the Department of Social Services at a cost not to exceed $16,061 plus cost of the peer review site visit. Number 23, a resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor on behalf of the Urban County Government to execute an agreement with the Cincinnati, New Orleans, and Texas Pacific Railway Company for installation of a sanitary sewer force main at a cost not to exceed $26,000. Number 24, a resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor on behalf of the Urban County Government to execute a lease agreement with Pilgrim Baptist Church for lease of parking spaces at a cost not to exceed $1,000 with future yearly payments subject to sufficient funds being appropriated by the Urban County Government. Number 25, a resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor on behalf of the Urban County Government to execute a lease agreement and related documents with Icon Office Solutions, Incorporated, a state-approved vendor for a shared and network copier Canon IRC51851 for the Urban County Council Office for a term of 48 months subject to sufficient funds being appropriated in subsequent fiscal years at a cost not to exceed $507 per month. Number 26, a resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor on behalf of the Urban County Government to execute six amendments to agreements with the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet for extension of the West Hickman Trail, Loudon Avenue, South Limestone Multimodal Traffic Study, and three traffic signal upgrades traffic control projects through June 30, 2009 at no cost to the Urban County Government. Number 27, a resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor on behalf of the Urban County Government to execute an amendment to agreement with AIDS Volunteers, Incorporated for extension of the agreement for the Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS Project through December 31, 2008. Number 28, a resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor on behalf of the Urban County Government to execute amendments to two agreements with the Kentucky Department of Military Affairs, Division of Emergency Management for extension of the agreements for the Chemical Stockpile Emergency Preparedness Program for FY2007 and FY2008 through June 30, 2010. Number 29, a resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor on behalf of the Urban County Government to execute five memorandums of understanding with five local law enforcement agencies for Homeland Security funds for mobile data computers and other equipment at no cost to the Urban County Government. Number 30, a resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor on behalf of the Urban County Government to execute a memorandum of understanding with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives for use of the new ATF software at no cost to the Urban County Government. Number 31, a resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor on behalf of the Urban County Government to execute change order number one to the contract with McIlwain and Associates for the Shilito Trail, increasing the contract price by the sum of $9,031 from $38,030 to $47,061. Number 32, a resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor on behalf of the Urban County Government to execute change order number one to the contract with McIlwain and Associates for the Shilito Lafayette Trail, increasing the contract price by the sum of $4,974 from $19,270 to $24,244. Number 33, a resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor on behalf of the Urban County Government to execute a statement of compliance with the Commonwealth of Kentucky Transportation Cabinet for bridge posting requirements. Number 34, a resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor on behalf of the Urban County Government to execute a notice to be recorded in the Fayette County Clerk's Office related to the closing of the Old Frankfort Pike landfill, stating that the property at 1631 Old Frankfort Pike has been utilized as a landfill and may not be disturbed without permission of the Kentucky Division of Waste Management. Number 35, a resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor on behalf of the Urban County Government to accept a donation from the Critter Sitters of Lexington Incorporated, Bluegrass Barkery, What's the Scoop LLC, and Dogtown LLC, a six-bullet resistant dog vest for use at the Division of Police at no cost to the Urban County Government. And number 36, a resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor on behalf of the Urban County Government to accept a donation from the Financial Institutions Security Officers Association of Central Kentucky of computer investigative items for use at the Division of Police at no cost to the Urban County Government. Thank you very much. That concludes the reading of the ordinances entitled to second reading. Is there a motion to be approved? Move approval. Second. Council Member Gordon has moved the approval of those resolutions. Council Member Blues has seconded the motion. Is there any discussion? Seeing none, we'll proceed to vote. Those in favor of approving the resolutions, please indicate by saying aye. Those opposed, indicate by saying nay electronically. And Madam Clerk, please call the roll. Mr. Myers? Yes. Dr. Stephens? Aye. Mr. Stennett? Mr. Beard? Aye. Mr. Blevins? Aye. Ms. Crosby? Yes. Mr. Ellinger? Yes. Ms. Gorton? Aye. Mr. Gray? Yes. Ms. Henson? Yes. Ms. James? Yes. Mr. Lane? Yes. And Mr. McCord? Yes. Thank you very much. Those resolutions are approved. Madam Clerk, we're ready for the first reading of the resolutions entitled to first reading. There's a motion for, I believe Ms. Henson has it. All right. Council Member Henson. Mayor, I move to amend item number 37 under first reading resolutions to delete ratifying the probationary sworn appointment of the first reading of the resolution. I move. Second. All in favor? Aye. Mr. Beard? Aye. Ms. Gorton? Aye. Mr. Stennett? Aye. Ms. Gorton? Aye. Mr. Beard? Aye. Ms. Gorton? Aye. Mr. Beard? Aye. Ms. Gorton? Aye. Mr. Beard? Aye. Ms. Gorton? Aye. All right. The first reading is to add the probationary sworn appointment of Derrick Brow, Firefighter Grade 311N at 16.59 hourly in the Division of Fire and Emergency Services effective September 2nd, 2008. And to add ratifying the probationary sworn appointment of Wes Watts, Firefighter Grade 311N at 16.59 hourly in the Division of Fire and Emergency Services effective September 2nd, 2008. Is there a second? Second. I have a second by Councilmember Gordon. Those in favor of the motion by Councilmember Henson, let it be known by saying aye. Aye. Opposed, no. Motion carries. Madam Clerk. Motion number 37 as amended, a resolution ratifying the probationary civil service appointments of Dorinda Schumann, Administrative Specialist Senior Grade 112N, 19.357 hourly in the Division of Revenue effective September 1st, 2008, Steve Farmer, Engineering Technician Senior Grade 113E, 1009-3664 biweekly in the Division of Water Quality effective August 18th, 2008. Ratifying the probationary sworn appointments of Christopher Sweat, Fire Captain Grade 316N, 21.497 hourly in the Division of Fire and Emergency Services effective August 13th, 2008, Christian Ulrich, Fire Lieutenant Grade 315N, 16.261 hourly in the Division of Fire and Emergency Services effective August 13th, 2008, Samuel Baumgartner, Sean Berger, Michael Coran, Brad Duesing, John Dyehouse, Drew Gilliam, Billy McIntosh, Matthew Meiser, Michael Moffett, Timothy Nelms, Jason Neal, Andrew Norton, Jason Picklesheimer, Stephen Proffitts, Joseph Sexton, Dustin Spillman, Chris Sutton, John Topas, Wes Watts, John Wells, Alex Wood, Firefighter Grade 311N, 16.595 hourly in the Division of Fire and Emergency Services effective September 2nd, 2008, approving the leave of absence of Myra Campbell, Staff Assistant Senior Grade 108N in the Division of Water Quality, request 90-day counsel approved leave without pay from July 3rd, 2008 to September 30th, 2008, John Dudley, Equipment Operator Senior Grade 109N in the Division of Waste Management, request a 90-day counsel approved leave without pay from June 4th, 2008 to September 1st, 2008. Number 38, a resolution accepting the bid of Kentucky Utilities Incorporated in accordance with the provisions of Ordinance No. 175-2008, creating and offering for sale a three-year franchise for the operation of a non-exclusive electric generation, transmission, and distribution system in Fayette County, and authorizing and directing the Mayor on behalf of the Urban County Government to execute a franchise agreement with the Kentucky Utilities Company Incorporated incorporating the terms and conditions of Ordinance No. 175-2008. Number 39, a resolution accepting the bid of Clark Energy Cooperative Incorporated in accordance with the provisions of Ordinance No. 175-2008, creating and offering for sale a three-year franchise for the operation of a non-exclusive electric generation, transmission, and distribution system in Fayette County, and authorizing and directing the Mayor on behalf of the Urban County Government to execute a franchise agreement with Clark Energy Cooperative Incorporated incorporating the terms and conditions of Ordinance No. 175-2008. Number 40, a resolution accepting the bid of Bluegrass Energy Cooperative Corporation in accordance with the provisions of Ordinance No. 175-2008, creating and offering for sale a three-year franchise for the operation of a non-exclusive electric generation, transmission, and distribution system in Fayette County, and authorizing and directing the Mayor on behalf of the Urban County Government to execute a franchise agreement with Bluegrass Energy Cooperative Corporation incorporating the terms and conditions of Ordinance No. 175-2008. Number 41, a resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor on behalf of the Urban County Government to execute a purchase of services agreement with Roots and Heritage Festival Incorporated for the 2008 Roots and Heritage Festival at a cost not to exceed $43,720. Number 42, a resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor on behalf of the Urban County Government to execute an agreement with the Fayette County Commonwealth Attorney's Office for a fast-track prosecutor for the Street Sales Enforcement Project at a cost not to exceed $49,331. Number 43, a resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor on behalf of the Urban County Government to execute an entry permit with RJ Corman Railroad Company Central Kentucky Lines for installation and monitoring of temporary pumping equipment in Town Branch Creek. Number 44, a resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor on behalf of the Urban County Government to execute an application for wire or cable line crossing under or over properties and track with RJ Corman Railroad Company for pumping equipment in Town Branch Creek at a cost not to exceed $300. Number 45, a resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor on behalf of the Urban County Government to execute an agreement with Fayette County Board of Education for use of Bryan Station High School Auditorium at a cost not to exceed $159.75. Number 46, a resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor on behalf of the Urban County Government to execute a software license agreement with New World Systems Corporation for software licensing of 50 mobile data computers at a cost not to exceed $91,500. Number 47, a resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor on behalf of the Urban County Government to execute a lease agreement with Thoroughbred Hospitality, LLC for lease of a cart barn at a cost not to exceed $30,000 with future yearly payments subject to sufficient funds being appropriated in future fiscal years by the Urban County Council. Number 48, a resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor on behalf of the Urban County Government to execute agreements with Georgetown Street Neighborhood Association, Incorporated, $1,350. Lexington Art League, Incorporated, $1,200. NAMI Lexington Kentucky, Inc., $8,850. Central Kentucky Hospital Foundation, Incorporated, $1,900. Lexington Humane Society, $250. Highlands Neighborhood Association, Incorporated, $400. And Russell Cave Church of Christ, Incorporated, $600. For the Office of the Urban County Council, at a cost not to exceed the sums stated. 49, a resolution pursuant to Code of Ordinances Section 18-66 designating the speed limit on Old Vine Street as 25 miles per hour and authorizing and directing the Division of Traffic Engineering to install proper and appropriate signs in accordance with this designation. Number 50, a resolution amending Section 2 of Resolution Number 294-2008 relating to the Neighborhood Development Fund Program to change the amount of the allocation to Independence Place, Incorporated, from $600 to $500. And number 51, a resolution directing that automobile traffic on Chiefside Street be restricted until November 1st, 2008. Thank you very much. Are there any motions with regard to those resolutions? Council Member Lane. Thank you, Mayor. I'd like to request that we suspend the rules and have a second reading on Resolutions 38, 39 and 40. These resolutions renew the franchise agreements with Kentucky Utilities, Clark Energy Cooperative and Blue Grass Energy, three years. These contracts were delayed in being processed and they've been requested for a read tonight so we can expect finalization. Thank you. Thank you. Council Member Blevins. Thank you, Mayor. I'd like to request suspending the rules for Numbers 43 and 44. This is in regard to the RJ Corman property and allowing access for us to work on our mystery leak in Town Branch Creek and we need to get on that. Thank you. Thank you. Council Member Henson. Mayor, I'd like to ask to suspend the rules and give second reading to Number 37, please. Thank you. Council Member James. I've been asked to ask for a second reading on Resolution 41. This is regarding the Roots & Heritage Festival and it just has to do with time, getting this completed before the festival. Thank you. Council Member Stephens. I request suspension of the rules for the purpose of a second reading on Resolution 51. This would close Cheapest Head to automobile traffic until November 1st and this would gain a two-week period to be able to do that. Thank you very much. I will, any others? We have a motion to suspend the rules by Council Member Lane and a second, I think, by Council Member Stephens. The motion would now include giving second reading to items 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 43, 44, and 51. Did I miss any? All right, all right, we've got a second. Multiple seconds, I think, at this point. All those in favor of suspending the rules for purposes of giving second reading to those resolutions, please let it be known by saying aye. Aye. Opposed, no. No. Motion carries. Resolution number 37 for second reading. A resolution ratifying the probationary civil service appointments of Dorenda Schuman, Administrative Specialist Senior, Grade 112N, 19.357 hourly in the Division of Revenue, effective September 1, 2008. Steve Farmer, Engineering Technician Senior, Grade 113E-1009-3664, biweekly in the Division of Water Quality, effective August 18, 2008, ratifying the probationary sworn appointments of Christopher Sweat, Fire Captain, Grade 316N, 21.497 hourly in the Division of Fire and Emergency Services, effective August 13, 2008. Christian Ulrich, Fire Lieutenant, Grade 315N, 16.261 hourly in the Division of Fire and Emergency Services, effective August 13, 2008. Samuel Baumgartner, Sean Berger, Michael Curran, Brad Duesing, John Dias, Drew Gilliam, Billy McIntosh, Matthew Miser, Michael Moffitt, Timothy Nelms, Jason Neal, Andrew Norton, Jason Picklesimer, Steven Proffitt, Joseph Sexton, Dustin Spillman, Chris Sutton, John Topas, Wes Watts, John Wells, Alex Wood, Firefighter, Grade 311N, 16.595 hourly in the Division of Fire and Emergency Services, effective September 2, 2008, approving the leave of absence of Myra Campbell, Staff Assistant Senior, Grade 108N, in the Division of Water Quality, requests a 90-day council approved leave without pay from July 3, 2008, to September 30, 2008, John Dudley, Equipment Operator Senior, Grade 109N, in the Division of Waste Management, requests a 90-day council approved leave without pay from June 4, 2008, to September 1, 2008, 38, a resolution accepting the bid of Kentucky Utilities Company, Incorporated, in accordance with the provisions of Ordinance No. 175-2008, creating an offering for sale a three-year franchise for the operation of a non-exclusive electric generation transmission and distribution system in Fayette County, and authorizing and directing the Mayor, on behalf of the Urban County Government, to execute a franchise agreement with Kentucky Incorporated, incorporating the terms and conditions of Ordinance No. 175-2008, 39, a resolution accepting the bid of Clark Energy Cooperative, Incorporated, in accordance with the provisions of Ordinance No. 175-2008, creating an offering for sale a three-year franchise for the operation of a non-exclusive electric generation transmission and distribution system in Fayette County, and authorizing and directing the Mayor, on behalf of the Urban County Government, to execute a franchise agreement with Clark Energy Cooperative, incorporating the terms and conditions of Ordinance No. 175-2008, 40, a resolution accepting the bid of Blue Grass Energy Cooperative Corporation, in accordance with the provisions of Ordinance No. 175-2008, creating an offering for sale a three-year franchise for the operation of a non-exclusive electric generation transmission and distribution system in Fayette County, and authorizing and directing the Mayor, on behalf of the Urban County Government, to execute a franchise agreement with Blue Grass Energy Cooperative Corporation, incorporating the terms and conditions of Ordinance No. 175-2008, 41, a resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor, on behalf of the Urban County Government, to execute a purchase of services agreement with Roots & Heritage Festival, Incorporated, for the 2008 Roots & Heritage Festival at a cost not to exceed $43,720, 43, a resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor, on behalf of the Urban County Government, to execute an entry permit with R.J. Corman Railroad Company, Central Kentucky Lines, for installation and monitoring of temporary pumping equipment in Town Branch Creek, 44, a resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor, on behalf of the Urban County Government, to execute an application for a wire or cable line crossing under, over properties and track with R.J. Corman Railroad Company, for pumping equipment in Town Branch Creek, at a cost not to exceed $300, and No. 51, a resolution directing that automobile traffic on Cheapside Street be restricted until November 1st, 2008. Thank you very much. Is there a motion to approve those resolutions? I have a motion by Councilmember Sennett, seconded by Councilmember Ellinger, that those resolutions be approved. Any discussion? Seeing none, we'll proceed to vote. Those in favor, please indicate by voting aye electronically. Those opposed, vote nay electronically. And clerk, please call the roll. Mr. Myers? Yes. Dr. Stephens? Aye. Mr. Stennett? Aye. Mr. Beard? Aye. Mr. Blevins? Aye. Mr. Blues? Yes. Ms. Crosby? Yes. Mr. Ellinger? Yes. Ms. Gorton? Aye. Mr. Gray? Yes. Ms. Henson? Yes. Thank you very much. Those resolutions are approved. There are two communications from the mayor, who's... Thank you very much. Did I hear a second from Councilmember Myers? Councilmember Beard has moved for the approval of those communications. Any discussion? Those in favor, then, please say aye. Opposed, no. Motion carries. Announcements. Is the next order of business? Vice Mayor Gray. Thank you, Mayor. A little while back, the Council passed a resolution recommending the appointment of a task force for the purpose of examining our Fire and Police Pension Fund. And I'm pleased to announce the formation of that task force tonight and the members of that task force. The task force... Former Representative Bill Lear has agreed to chair the task force. Thanks to the mayor for asking for that invitation. And others who have agreed to serve on the task force include... Well, let me just list... Let me just name everyone who has agreed to serve on the task force. Chris Bartley, former Chief Anthony Beatty, Luther Deaton, Paula Hansen, Chuck Haywood, Robert Hewitt, Bob Hewitt, Jerry Isbell, Greg Kasten, Sylvia Lovely, Anne McBrayer, John McCarty, former Councilmember Al Mitchell, also a retired firefighter, Reverend... I'm sorry, not Reverend Peoples, but Mr. P.G. Peoples. From the FOP, Mike Sweeney and Jerry Wright. In addition to these citizen members and professional members of the task force, all of our elected representatives have been invited to participate. And so far, three of our elected representatives, members of the legislature and Senate, have agreed to serve. That is, those who have agreed so far include Senator Tom Buford, Senator Julian Carroll, and State Representative Bill Farmer. As I said, all of our state representatives have been... Our representatives and senators have been issued invitations to participate, and I would expect the same invitation on an ex officio basis for all of our council members. The schedule, fortunately, Commissioner Ben... Senator Tim Bennett has agreed to staff this task force and has already done some good work. The schedule for the task force meetings has not been established yet, but a general scope and sort of purpose has been... A straw man has been developed for the purpose, and that would... That involves examining the current plan and benchmarks for the current plan, the current state modifications that have been made, the modifications that have been made in the last session of the General Assembly at the state level, and examining other cities and municipalities in Kentucky and beyond. So any questions anyone has, I'll be happy to answer them now. As I've said right now, it's pretty much information. The good news is that I believe everyone who was asked or invited to participate as a member has agreed to as on the citizen side. Thank you, Mayor. Thank you very much. And just as a point of... As the schedule is developed, we'll inform everyone, all members of the Council. Thank you, Mayor. Any other announcements by the Council? I think Chief Hendricks has one matter to bring to our attention. Yes, sir. In the matter of Captain Chris Franz, an allegation has been made that he committed the offense of insubordination, failure to obey a supervisor's work-related order. In that matter, our recommendation is that he receive a written reprimand. As you can see, he has concurred with that. I submit that to you for... Move approval. I have a motion by Council Member Gorton, a second by Council Member Lane to approve the proposed disciplinary action. Any discussion? All in favor, please say aye. Aye. Opposed, no. Motion carries. Thank you. Chief? In the matter of Captain Greg Baer, likewise has committed the offense of insubordination, failure to obey a supervisor's work-related order. Again, it's recommended a written reprimand and shows by his signature his concurrence with the recommendation. Is there a motion? Move approval. Council Member Gorton has moved approval of the proposed disciplinary action. Council Member Myers has seconded. Any discussion? Those in favor, please say aye. Aye. Those opposed, no. Motion carries. Thank you very much. Thanks, Chief. If there are no further announcements, we'll proceed to public comment. The only person I have who's indicated a desire to speak this evening is Mr. McCarthy. If you'll step to the podium, you'll have three minutes. Your Honor and members of the Council, I was rather upset to read in the paper some mention of a so-called streetscape proposal that would involve narrowing part of Main Street. I strongly object to the narrowing of Main Street or any other street, for that matter. No matter how much you may want to decorate the streets, we need every inch of pavement we've got on them to hold all the traffic we've got. Further, if anything, when buildings are torn down to make room for new ones, you ought to be buying up strips of additional land to accommodate widenings of our streets, especially the block that they're in the process of demolishing to make room for Center Point. I think you should perhaps buy a strip all the way around that to widen all the streets. And the tax increment financing district perhaps should be bigger than what's proposed. If you're allowed to take in three square miles, I think you should. And instead of spending money on frills like public art, spend some of that on actually building the road capacity. After all, they're putting up a building seven times the height of the tallest one they tore down, so that has got to be packing more traffic into our downtown than we previously had. Thank you, Mr. McCarthy. Does anyone else wish to address the Council this evening? All right, seeing none, we'll entertain a motion to adjourn. I have a motion by Council Member Myers, seconded by Council Member Blues to adjourn. All in favor, please say aye. Opposed, no. Motion carries. Thank you very much. Sometimes I wonder why I spend the lonely nights dreaming of a song. The melody haunts my reverie, and I am once again with you.