Urban County Council Meeting

Summary

Meeting Overview

The Urban County Council met on December 1, 2011, at 6:00 PM in the Council Chambers in Lexington, Kentucky, with Mayor Gray presiding. The meeting included two agenda items, both of which were informational in nature. Council heard presentations on the 2011 Cans for Cash Contest Awards and the Liberty Mutual 'Pledge for Fire Safety' Award. Two public comments were heard during the meeting, and two motions were voted on.

Attendance

The following individuals were present at the meeting on December 1, 2011:

• Ellinger
• Farmer
• Ford
• Gorton
• Henson
• Kay
• Lane
• Lawless
• Martin
• McChord
• Myers
• Stinnett
• Beard
• Blues
• Crosbie

No absences or late arrivals were recorded.

Votes and Decisions

Ordinance 00405-11: Amending Certain Budgets 27:51

The Council voted on Ordinance 00405-11, which amends certain budgets of the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government. The motion was made by Gorton and seconded by Ellinger. The ordinance passed by roll call vote with 15 ayes and 0 nays. The following members voted in favor: Ellinger, Farmer, Ford, Gorton, Henson, Kay, Lane, Lawless, Martin, McChord, Myers, Stinnett, Beard, Blues, and Crosbie. No members voted against the ordinance.

Resolution 00325-11: Accepting Bid for Black & Williams Center Energy Efficiency Improvements 50:09

The Council voted on Resolution 00325-11, which accepts the bid of Lagco, Inc. for Black & Williams Center Energy Efficiency Improvements. The motion was made by Blues and seconded by Myers. The resolution passed by roll call vote with 15 ayes and 0 nays. The following members voted in favor: Ellinger, Farmer, Ford, Gorton, Henson, Kay, Lane, Lawless, Martin, McChord, Myers, Stinnett, Beard, Blues, and Crosbie. No members voted against the resolution.

Budget and Financial Actions

The meeting approved two contracts for capital improvement projects:

Black & Williams Center Energy Efficiency Improvements - Amount: $426,040 - Vendor: Lagco, Inc. - Resolution: 00325-11

This contract covers energy efficiency improvements to the Black & Williams Center.

Lexington Streetscape Phase One Improvements - Amount: $60,601.05 - Vendor: Woodall Construction Co., Inc. - Project: E. Main St. Streetscape Project - Resolution: 00389-11

This contract addresses Phase One improvements for the E. Main Street Streetscape Project.

Public Comment

Two community members provided public comment during the meeting, both addressing the Charles Young Center.

Corey Dunn 1:21:24 spoke about the Charles Young Center, emphasizing its importance to the community. Dunn advocated for the center's reopening, highlighting its potential to provide a safe space for youth.

Darlene Hurd Madison 1:38:36 also addressed the Charles Young Center, sharing personal memories of the facility. Madison urged the council to reopen the center for future generations.

Both speakers focused on the Charles Young Center as a community resource, with emphasis on its value for youth and the community's desire to see it reopened.

Appointments

The following appointments were made during this meeting:

• Winona Embry was appointed to the position of Payroll Manager.

• Karen Beatty was appointed to the position of Administrative Specialist Sr.

Contested Items

Charles Young Center

Community members raised the Charles Young Center as a point of discussion during the meeting, expressing strong support for reopening the facility. Participants emphasized the historical significance of the center and its important role within the community. The discussion reflected community interest in restoring access to this resource, though the specific nature of the disagreement and any formal outcome from the meeting were not detailed in the available records.

2011 Cans for Cash Contest Awards

Steve Feese presented awards to schools participating in the 2011 Cans for Cash contest 7:35. The presentation highlighted the community's recycling efforts through the competition.

The awards recognized schools for their participation in the Cans for Cash initiative, which encouraged recycling as part of a community-wide effort. The presentation was informational in nature, serving to acknowledge and celebrate the schools' contributions to the recycling program.

Liberty Mutual 'Pledge for Fire Safety' Award

20:25

Liberty Mutual presented a $10,000 check to the Division of Fire and Emergency Services in recognition of winning the Pledge for Fire Safety Award. The presentation was made by Joey Doom and Marshall Griggs.

This award recognizes the Division of Fire and Emergency Services' commitment to fire safety initiatives and community protection efforts. The $10,000 award represents Liberty Mutual's support for the division's ongoing work in this area.