Council Work Session

Summary

Meeting Overview

The Lexington-Fayette Urban County Council convened at the Horseshoe location, with Mr. Bobby Clue presiding over the session. The meeting covered five agenda items spanning a range of topics, including budget amendments, new business, the Pay Equity Inversion Ordinance, the Florida Tile Corporate Headquarters, and a LexTran Update. Over the course of the meeting, nine motions and votes were taken, and one item — new business — was approved, while the remaining four agenda items were handled as informational presentations. No public comments were heard during the meeting.

Attendance

The following members were present at the Council meeting on September 22, 2009:

• Mr. Bobby Clue
• Council Member Crosby
• Council Member Blues
• Council Member Feigl
• Council Member Lane
• Council Member Stennett
• Council Member Lawless
• Council Member Gordon
• Council Member Henson
• Council Member Myers
• Council Member Martin
• Council Member Ehlinger

Absent: Council Member James and Doug Martin were not present at the meeting.

No members were recorded as arriving late.

Votes and Decisions

The following motions were considered and voted on during the September 22, 2009 Council meeting:

• Approval of the Summary 0:02: The summary was approved unanimously by voice vote.

• Amendment to Item J (New Business) 0:03: Council Member Crosby moved to amend item J under new business to include Muldoon Drive and Ruby Lane. The motion passed unanimously.

• Approval of New Business as Amended 0:08: Following the amendment, the full new business agenda as amended was approved unanimously.

• Draft Oath of Office Ordinance 0:10: Council Member Beard moved, seconded by Council Member Blues, to advance the draft Oath of Office Ordinance to the full council for review. The motion passed unanimously.

• Discontinue Citizen's Advocate Dispute Resolution Training 0:11: Council Member Cosby moved, seconded by Council Member Lawless, to discontinue the Citizen's Advocate Dispute Resolution Training. The motion passed unanimously.

• Allow Presentation on Pay Equity Inversion 0:14: A voice vote was held to allow a presentation on Pay Equity Inversion to proceed. The motion passed.

• Refer Pay Equity and Inversion Ordinance to Budget and Finance Committee 0:40: Council Member Lane moved to refer the Pay Equity and Inversion Ordinance to the Budget and Finance Committee. The motion passed by voice vote.

• Extend Time for LexTran Presentation 1:09: A motion to extend time for the LexTran presentation was approved by voice vote.

• Approval of the NDF Fund List 1:39: Council Member Myers moved to approve the NDF fund list. The motion passed by voice vote.

All nine motions brought before the Council during this meeting passed. Five were approved unanimously and four were approved by voice vote. No roll call votes were recorded, and no motions failed or were tabled.

Contested Items

• Pay Equity Inversion Ordinance: Council members engaged in heated discussion regarding the Pay Equity Inversion Ordinance, focusing on the complexities surrounding its implementation. The debate centered on funding challenges associated with the ordinance as well as concerns about potential inequities that could result from its application. The structured data does not specify which individual council members were involved in the exchange or record a final outcome from the discussion.

Budget amendments

3:00

No budget amendments were discussed during this agenda item.

New Business

3:31

The Council took up new business, with Council Member Crosby presenting an amendment to include Muldoon Drive and Ruby Lane in a different urban services district. The Council discussed the matter and ultimately approved the amendment.

Pay Equity Inversion Ordinance

15:00

Bill O'Mara presented to the Council on the Pay Equity Inversion Ordinance, providing an overview of the ordinance's history, its current status, and a number of issues associated with its implementation.

The presentation was informational in nature, covering several key areas of concern related to the ordinance:

• History: O'Mara outlined the background and development of the Pay Equity Inversion Ordinance, providing context for the Council on how the ordinance came to its current form.
• Current Status: The presentation addressed where the ordinance stands at this time, giving Council members an up-to-date picture of its implementation and standing.
• Funding Concerns: O'Mara raised potential issues surrounding the funding of the ordinance, indicating that financial considerations remain an area requiring attention.
• Exceptions: The presentation also touched on potential exceptions to the ordinance, suggesting that certain circumstances or employee categories may present complications for uniform application.

No vote or formal action was taken as a result of this agenda item. The discussion served as an informational briefing for Council members, with O'Mara's presentation intended to keep the Council informed on the ordinance's progress and the challenges that may need to be addressed going forward.

Florida Tile Corporate Headquarters

45:11

The Council received a presentation announcing that Florida Tile will be relocating its corporate headquarters to Lexington. The announcement was delivered by key speakers Bob Quick and Scott Shepherd.

According to the presentation, the move will bring 51 full-time jobs to Lexington, with an average salary of $47,000. The announcement was made on behalf of Commerce Lexington, which was involved in facilitating the relocation.

This item was informational in nature, and no vote or formal action was taken by the Council.

LexTran Update

54:23

Rocky Burke presented an update to the Council on LexTran's recent accomplishments and future plans.

Burke's presentation covered several areas of progress for the transit system, including:

• Increased ridership — LexTran has seen growth in the number of riders using its services.
• New routes — The agency has added new route options for transit users.
• Regional transit plans — Burke outlined future plans for expanding regional transit service.

The item was informational in nature, and no formal action was taken by the Council.