Urban County Council Meeting

Summary

Meeting Overview

The Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government Council met on December 9, 2010, at 7:00 P.M., with Mayor Jim Newberry presiding. The meeting's agenda centered on recognizing contributions to the World Equestrian Games, featuring two informational commemorations: one honoring the World Equestrian Games Public Safety Steering Committee and another honoring the FBI for its support of the Games. Over the course of the meeting, the Council took 3 votes, heard 2 public comments, and received the 2 commemorative presentations.

Attendance

The following members were present at the December 9, 2010 Council meeting:

• Mr. Blues
• Ms. Crosby
• Mr. Ellinger
• Ms. Gorton
• Mr. Gray
• Ms. Henson
• Ms. James
• Mr. Lane
• Ms. Lawless
• Mr. McCord
• Mr. Beard

The following members were absent:

• Ms. Feigl
• Mr. Martin
• Mr. Myers
• Mr. Stennett

No members were recorded as late. In total, 11 members were present and 4 were absent.

Votes and Decisions

Three votes were taken during the December 9, 2010 Council meeting.

• Approval of Minutes 0:01: Council Member Ellinger moved, and Council Member Crosby seconded, approval of the minutes from previous meetings. The motion passed on a voice vote.

• Approval of Ordinances Entitled to Second Reading 15:27: Council Member Gorton moved, and Council Member Blues seconded, approval of ordinances entitled to second reading. The motion passed on a roll call vote of 11–0, with no abstentions. All members voted in favor: Mr. Blues, Ms. Crosby, Mr. Ellinger, Ms. Feigl, Ms. Gorton, Mr. Gray, Ms. Henson, Ms. James, Mr. Lane, Ms. Lawless, and Mr. McCord. No members voted against.

• Approval of Resolutions Entitled to Second Reading 35:09: Council Member Blues moved, and Council Member Gorton seconded, approval of resolutions entitled to second reading. The motion passed on a roll call vote of 11–0, with no abstentions. All members voted in favor: Mr. Blues, Ms. Crosby, Mr. Ellinger, Ms. Feigl, Ms. Gorton, Mr. Gray, Ms. Henson, Ms. James, Mr. Lane, Ms. Lawless, and Mr. McCord. No members voted against.

Budget and Financial Actions

The Council addressed two financial items during the December 9, 2010 meeting, covering a grant award and a lease agreement.

• Class B Incentive Grant – University of Kentucky Research Foundation (Resolution 0073-26): The Council considered Resolution 0073-26, authorizing a Class B Incentive Grant of $113,375 to the University of Kentucky Research Foundation in support of a stormwater quality project. The grant is intended to fund research or implementation efforts related to improving stormwater quality outcomes.

• Lease Agreement – Winmar Corp.: The Council also took up a lease agreement with Winmar Corp. for office space at a cost of $233,797.75 per year. No resolution identifier was recorded for this item in the meeting materials.

Together, these two items represent significant financial commitments: the grant provides a one-time award to a university research body for an environmental initiative, while the lease agreement establishes an ongoing annual expenditure for office space. No additional vendors, recipients, or financial figures were presented under this agenda category.

Public Comment

Two members of the public addressed the Council during the public comment period, both raising concerns related to LexTran, the local public transit service.

• Steven Richardson 1:28:05 asked for clarification regarding his employment status, specifically seeking to understand whether he is employed by the Fayette County government or by a union in connection with his work at LexTran.

• Ben Humphrey 1:29:11 questioned why LexTran is managed by an outside company rather than directly by the Urban County Government. His comments raised concerns about the current management structure of the transit agency and its relationship to local government oversight.

Both speakers focused on the governance and employment structure surrounding LexTran, reflecting broader public interest in how the transit agency is administered and how its workers are classified and represented.

Appointments

The Council took action on two appointments to administrative boards during the meeting.

• Jonathon Melton was reappointed to the Address Enforcement Administrative Hearing Board.
• John M. Spires was appointed to the Administrative Hearing Board.

Commemoration Honoring the World Equestrian Games Public Safety Steering Committ

2:05

Deputy Police Chief David Boggs presented a commemoration honoring the World Equestrian Games Public Safety Steering Committee for their work in planning and executing public safety operations surrounding the World Equestrian Games.

• Presenter: Deputy Police Chief David Boggs delivered the commemoration on behalf of the city.
• Purpose: The presentation recognized the committee's efforts in coordinating and carrying out public safety responsibilities in connection with the World Equestrian Games.
• Outcome: The item was informational in nature, serving as a formal acknowledgment of the committee's contributions to the successful management of the event.

No debate or concerns were raised during this agenda item. The commemoration stood as a recognition of the planning and execution work performed by the Public Safety Steering Committee in support of the World Equestrian Games.

Commemoration Honoring the FBI for Support of the World Equestrian Games

6:51

The Council presented a commemoration honoring the FBI for the significant support and resources the agency provided during the World Equestrian Games. David Boggs was the key speaker for this agenda item.

The presentation recognized the FBI's contributions to the successful execution of the World Equestrian Games, acknowledging the substantial support and resources the agency committed to the event. The commemoration served as a formal expression of gratitude from the Council to the FBI for their involvement.

This item was informational in nature, with no votes or policy decisions required. The commemoration stands as a recognition of the partnership between local government and the FBI in support of the World Equestrian Games.