Urban County Council Meeting

Summary

Meeting Overview

The Urban County Council met on March 22, 2012, at 6:00 PM in the Council Chambers in Lexington, Kentucky, with Vice-Mayor Gorton presiding. The council addressed two agenda items during the session: a proclamation regarding the Mayor's Alliance on Substance Abuse, which was presented for informational purposes, and a Zone Change Ordinance, which the council approved. The meeting included two motions and votes, and the council heard two public comments from members of the community.

Attendance

Present: McChord, Myers, Stinnett, Beard, Blues, Farmer, Ford, Gorton, Henson, Kay, Lane, Lawless, Martin

Absent: Crosbie, Ellinger

Late: None

Votes and Decisions

Ordinance 0226-12 20:41

An Ordinance changing the zone from a Neighborhood Business (B-1) zone to a High Density Apartment (R-4) zone for property located at 3600 and 3652 Winthrop Drive was voted on by roll call. The motion was made by Mr. Lane and seconded by Ms. Lawless. The ordinance passed with 13 ayes and 0 nays.

The following members voted in favor: McChord, Myers, Stinnett, Beard, Blues, Farmer, Ford, Gorton, Henson, Kay, Lane, Lawless, and Martin.

Resolution 0205-12 25:40

A Resolution accepting the bid of Harrod Concrete & Stone, Co., establishing a price contract for wet mix concrete supplement was voted on by roll call. The motion was made by Mr. Lane and seconded by Mr. Blues. The resolution passed with 13 ayes and 0 nays.

The following members voted in favor: McChord, Myers, Stinnett, Beard, Blues, Farmer, Ford, Gorton, Henson, Kay, Lane, Lawless, and Martin.

Budget and Financial Actions

The meeting addressed two significant financial actions:

Material Recovery Facility Baler Purchase

The body approved the purchase of a baler for the Material Recovery Facility from Municipal Equipment, Inc. for $351,465 under Ordinance 0206-12. This equipment acquisition represents a capital investment in the facility's operational capacity.

Griffin Gate Pump Station Replacement Project

A contract was approved with Grant's Excavating, Inc. for the Griffin Gate Pump Station Replacement Project in the amount of $178,105 under Resolution 0240-12. This project addresses infrastructure replacement needs.

Total Financial Commitment

These two actions represent a combined financial commitment of $529,570 for equipment and infrastructure improvements.

Public Comment

Two members of the public addressed the board during this meeting.

911 EMS Service Charges

Ben Blyton spoke at approximately 1:03:19 regarding concerns about the high cost of 911 EMS services. He suggested the creation of a contingency fund to assist uninsured individuals who require emergency medical services.

Sewer Overflow and Community Communication

Sherry Jones spoke at approximately 1:07:39 about a sewer overflow incident that occurred at her home. She emphasized the need for improved community awareness and communication regarding sewer overflow issues, indicating that better notification systems and public information would help residents understand and prepare for such incidents.

Proclamation: Mayor's Alliance on Substance Abuse

Vice-Mayor Gorton presented a proclamation honoring Alcohol Awareness Month to the Mayor's Alliance on Substance Abuse 4:05. The proclamation highlighted the organization's "Keep It Real" video contest as a key initiative.

Key Speakers

The following individuals participated in this agenda item:

• Vice-Mayor Gorton
• Donna Wiesenhahn
• Arthur Rouse
• Travis Gaines

Outcome

This item was informational in nature, with no formal action or debate recorded.

Zone Change Ordinance

Ordinance 0226-12 proposed changing the zoning classification for properties at 3600 and 3652 Winthrop Drive from Neighborhood Business (B-1) zone to High Density Apartment (R-4) zone. 20:41

The discussion involved Mr. Lane and Ms. Lawless as key speakers. The ordinance was presented for consideration and ultimately approved.