Urban County Council Special Meeting - Budget Hearings

Summary

Meeting Overview

The Urban County Council met on May 29, 2012, at 3:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at 200 E. Main Street in Lexington, Kentucky, with Mayor Jim Gray presiding. The meeting focused on four public hearings addressing fiscal and tax matters. All four agenda items were approved: the Public Hearing on the Mayor's Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 2012–2013, the Public Hearing on the Municipal Aid Program, the Public Hearing on the Coal Severance Tax, and the Public Hearing on the Mineral Severance Tax. The council took one motion and vote during the meeting. No public comments were recorded during this session.

Attendance

The following individuals were present at the meeting on May 29, 2012:

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

No absences or late arrivals were recorded.

Votes and Decisions

The special meeting concluded with a single motion to adjourn. 5:11

Motion to Adjourn

Ellinger moved to adjourn the special meeting, with a second from Myers. The motion passed by voice vote.

Public Hearing on the Mayor's Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 2012–2013

The Council conducted a public hearing on the Mayor's proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2012–2013 2:18. Mayor Jim Gray presided over the hearing.

No citizens appeared to provide public comment during the hearing. As a result, the Mayor closed the public hearing.

The proposed budget was approved.

Public Hearing on the Municipal Aid Program

A public hearing on the Municipal Aid Program was held during this meeting 4:05. Mayor Jim Gray presided over the hearing.

No members of the public appeared to speak during the hearing. With no public comments received, Mayor Gray closed the hearing.

The Municipal Aid Program was approved.

Public Hearing on the Coal Severance Tax

The Council held a public hearing on the coal severance tax 4:38. Mayor Jim Gray presided over the hearing.

No public comments were received during the hearing. Following the absence of public testimony, Mayor Gray closed the hearing.

The Council approved the coal severance tax.

Public Hearing on the Mineral Severance Tax

A public hearing on the mineral severance tax was conducted during this meeting 4:38. Mayor Jim Gray presided over the hearing.

No members of the public appeared to speak during the hearing. With no public comments presented, Mayor Gray closed the public hearing.

The hearing resulted in an approved outcome.