Council Work Session

Summary

Meeting Overview

The Urban County Council met on November 15, 2011, at 3:00 p.m., with Mayor Gray presiding. The council addressed three agenda items during the session, including informational presentations on Sanitary Sewer Capacity Management and 800 MHz Radio System Implementations, as well as consideration of New Business, which was approved. The council took nine motions to a vote and heard one public comment during the meeting.

Attendance

Present: - Mayor Gray - CM Ellinger - CM Myers - CM Stinnett - VM Gorton - CM McChord - CM Lane - CM Blues - CM Farmer - CM Lawless - CM Martin - CM Beard - CM Kay

Absent: - CM Crosbie - CM Henson

Late: None reported

Votes and Decisions

All motions brought before the meeting passed unanimously.

Approve the docket 6:22 Motion by CM Ellinger, seconded by CM Myers. Passed unanimously.

Place ordinance on docket for November 17th meeting regarding sidewalks dedication 7:25 Motion by CM Stinnett, seconded by CM McChord. Passed unanimously.

Place resolution on docket for November 17th meeting endorsing BEAM 8:34 Motion by VM Gorton, seconded by CM Lane. Passed unanimously.

Approve budget amendments 10:15 Motion by VM Gorton, seconded by CM Ellinger. Passed unanimously.

Approve new business items 12:21 Motion by CM Beard, seconded by VM Gorton. Passed unanimously.

Go into closed session for litigation and property acquisition discussion 2:04:30 Motion by VM Gorton, seconded by CM Ellinger. Passed unanimously.

Approve NDF funds 2:05:02 Motion by CM Kay, seconded by CM Martin. Passed unanimously.

Place resolution on docket for November 17th meeting regarding Kentucky Utility Company's environmental surcharge recovery 2:05:37 Motion by VM Gorton, seconded by CM Lawless. Passed unanimously.

Adjourn the meeting 2:06:07 Motion by CM Blues, seconded by CM Ellinger. Passed unanimously.

Budget and Financial Actions

The meeting addressed six financial actions involving construction contracts and a lease agreement:

Construction Change Orders

Five change orders were approved for ongoing construction projects:

• Change Order No. 2 (Identifier 404-11) with Woodall Construction for Lexington Streetscape Phase 1 improvements
• Change Order No. 3 (Identifier 405-11) with Woodall Construction for Lexington Streetscape Phase I Improvements
• Change Order No. 2 (final) (Identifier 396-11) with Charles Deweese Construction for the Lexington Streetscape Phase 1 West Main Street Project
• Change Order No. 2 (Identifier 406-11) with Woodall Construction Company for Clays Mill Road Improvements Project
• Change Order No. 2 (final) (Identifier 407-11) with Marrillia Design and Construction for the Maxwell Street Sidewalk and Bike Lane Project

Lease Agreement

The meeting also approved a lease agreement (Identifier 417-11) with Denham-Blythe for space designated for a Wellness Center at an annual cost of $100,000 per year.

Public Comment

Council Member Farmer addressed the meeting to express remarks regarding Judge Kevin Horn 5:15. Council Member Farmer expressed shock and sadness over Judge Horn's passing, highlighting his service as a Navy veteran and his work as a judge.

Appointments

Stacey Maynard was appointed to the position of Council Administrator.

Contested Items

The November 15, 2011 meeting included two significant areas of contention:

800 MHz Radio System

Council members engaged in a heated discussion regarding the proposed 800 MHz radio system. The primary concerns centered on three aspects: the implementation timeline, the technology being proposed, and potential waiver possibilities. Council members raised questions about whether the timeline for deployment was realistic and whether alternative technologies should be considered. The discussion also included exploration of whether waivers might be available to modify or delay certain requirements of the system implementation.

Commissioner Taylor's Resignation

The resignation of Commissioner Taylor generated community opposition and concern among council members. The primary issues raised related to transparency surrounding the resignation and its potential impact on the management of the sanitary sewer project. Council members expressed worry about how the departure would affect ongoing project oversight and continuity, particularly given the sanitary sewer project's apparent importance to the municipality.

Sanitary Sewer Capacity Management

27:28

Charlie Martin presented an informational discussion on the implementation of sanitary sewer Capacity, Management, Operations, and Maintenance (CMOM) program deliverables associated with LFUCG's Consent Decree.

The discussion focused on the progress and status of CMOM program implementation requirements mandated under the Consent Decree. This program encompasses the capacity, management, operations, and maintenance components necessary for the sanitary sewer system to meet regulatory standards and consent decree obligations.

The presentation was informational in nature, providing an update on the various deliverables and implementation efforts related to the CMOM program. No specific outcomes requiring action or decision were recorded from this agenda item.

New Business

12:21

During the New Business section, the meeting addressed various authorizations requiring approval. CM Beard and VM Gorton led the discussion on multiple items including change orders, easement agreements, and lease agreements.

The specific details of individual items debated or concerns raised during this portion of the meeting were not documented in the available records. However, all matters presented under New Business were approved by the body.

800 MHz Radio System Implementations

Clay Mason and David Lucas presented on the implementation process of the federally mandated 800 MHz radio system for Fayette County 59:57.

The presentation covered the implementation process for the federally required radio system upgrade. Key topics included vendor negotiations and discussions regarding potential waiver possibilities for the system implementation.

This agenda item was informational in nature, providing the board with an update on the status and progress of the 800 MHz radio system project for the county.