Urban County Council Meeting

Summary

Meeting Overview

The Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government Council convened on November 5, 2009, at 7:00 P.M. in Lexington, Kentucky, with Mayor Newberry presiding over the session. The meeting addressed two agenda items, both of which were approved by the Council. These items included an ordinance amending Articles 17-7(p) and creating Article 28-5(h)(6), as well as an ordinance related to the Lyric Theatre and Cultural Arts Center Corporation. Over the course of the meeting, 2 votes were taken, and 2 public comments were heard from members of the public.

Attendance

The following 13 members were present at the November 5, 2009 Council meeting: Martin, McChord, Myers, Stinnett, Beard, Blues, Crosbie, Ellinger, Feigel, Gorton, Henson, James, and Lane.

Two members were absent: Gray and Lawless. No members were recorded as late.

Votes and Decisions

Two formal votes were taken during the November 5, 2009 Council meeting.

First Supplemental Lease Agreement – Airport Board 5:57

• The Council voted on an ordinance amendment to authorize and approve the execution of a First Supplemental Lease Agreement with the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Airport Board.
• Motion by Lane, seconded by Crosbie.
• The measure passed unanimously, 13–0, with no abstentions.
• Voting in favor: Martin, McChord, Myers, Stinnett, Beard, Blues, Crosbie, Ellinger, Feigel, Gorton, Henson, James, and Lane.

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Lyric Theatre and Cultural Arts Center Corporation Appointments 1:03:32

• The Council voted on an ordinance amendment concerning appointments to the Lyric Theatre and Cultural Arts Center Corporation.
• Motion by Myers, seconded by James.
• The measure passed on a roll call vote of 11–2, with no abstentions.
• Voting in favor: McChord, Myers, Stinnett, Beard, Blues, Crosbie, Ellinger, Feigel, Henson, James, and Lane.
• Voting against: Gorton and Martin.

Budget and Financial Actions

The Council considered two significant financial items at the November 5, 2009 meeting.

• Refuse Truck Purchase: The Council took action on a purchase agreement with Central Indiana Truck Equipment Corp. for Heil Python Multipack Refuse Truck Bodies totaling $3,872,592. This procurement covers the acquisition of specialized refuse collection equipment for municipal operations.

• Energy Efficiency Grant: The Council also addressed a grant of $2,753,800 from the U.S. Department of Energy through the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program. This federal funding is directed toward energy efficiency and conservation initiatives.

No resolution numbers or transcript timestamps were available for these items in the meeting record.

Public Comment

Two members of the public addressed the Council during the public comment period.

• Jeff Jones 1:10:00 raised concerns about the Division of Solid Waste, citing what he described as unfair treatment and grievances that had gone unaddressed.

• Bernard McCarthy 1:13:15 spoke on infrastructure and development issues, criticizing what he characterized as an excessive focus on streetscapes at the expense of actual street construction. McCarthy also advocated for the imposition of impact fees on developers.

Contested Items

• Lyric Theatre and Cultural Arts Center Corporation Appointments [timestamp: not available]

The sole contested item at the November 5, 2009 Council meeting involved an amendment to an ordinance concerning board appointments to the Lyric Theatre and Cultural Arts Center Corporation. The matter resulted in a split vote among Council members, indicating disagreement over the proposed changes to how appointments to the board would be handled. Specific details regarding which Council members voted for or against the amendment, as well as the precise nature of the proposed changes, are not available in the meeting record. The outcome of the vote — whether the amendment ultimately passed or failed — is similarly not specified in the available data.

Ordinance amending Articles 17-7(p) and creating Article 28-5(h)(6)

2:10

The Council took up an ordinance amending Articles 17-7(p) and creating Article 28-5(h)(6), which modifies the Mixed-Use Community (MU-3) zone to allow additional uses and alter existing requirements.

• Speaker: Lane presented the item to the Council.
• Outcome: The ordinance was approved.

No additional speakers, debates, or concerns are reflected in the available record for this agenda item.

Ordinance for Lyric Theatre and Cultural Arts Center Corporation

1:04:34

The Council took up an ordinance authorizing the organization of a non-profit corporation for the Lyric Theatre and Cultural Arts Center. The item was presented and discussed by key speakers Myers and James.

The ordinance centered on establishing the legal framework for the Lyric Theatre's non-profit corporate structure. Notable to the discussion were amendments related to board appointments, which were addressed as part of the ordinance's provisions before the Council moved toward a vote.

The ordinance was ultimately approved by the Council.