Council Work Session

Summary

Meeting Overview

The Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government held a meeting on July 10, 2012, at 3:00 PM in the Council Chamber in Lexington, Kentucky, presided over by Mayor Jim Gray. The meeting included four agenda items, all of which were informational in nature. One public comment was heard from a member of the public regarding issues on the agenda. The council considered four motions during the meeting. The agenda focused on committee summaries and updates, including reports from the Environmental Quality Committee and the Planning and Public Works Committee, as well as an update on the Partners for Youth "I Do!" Initiative.

Attendance

The following 16 individuals were present at the meeting on July 10, 2012:

• Jim Gray
• Janet Graham
• Bill Farmer
• Chris Ford
• Kevin Stennett
• Peggy Henson
• Ed Lane
• George Myers
• Jay McChord
• Julian Beard
• Diane Lawless
• Doug Martin
• Steve Kay
• Tom Blues
• Cheryl Feigel
• Andrea James

No absences or late arrivals were recorded.

Votes and Decisions

The council took four votes during this meeting, all of which passed.

Approval of the Docket 9:48 Council Member Ellinger moved to approve the docket, with Council Member Blues providing the second. The motion passed by voice vote with one abstention.

Approval of Budget Amendments 10:52 Council Member Crosby moved to approve budget amendments, seconded by Council Member Lane. The motion passed by voice vote.

Approval of New Business 11:24 Council Member Blues moved to approve new business, with Council Member Farmer providing the second. The motion passed by voice vote.

Motion to Adjourn 2:12:22 Council Member Martin moved to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Council Member Lane. The motion passed by voice vote.

Budget and Financial Actions

The meeting addressed nine financial items and contractual agreements:

Lease and Property Agreements - A lease agreement (0604-12) with T. Warfield Kinkead for space at 350 East Main Street was approved for $37,500. - A lease agreement (0741-12) with Community Trust Bank for land at 121 East High Street was approved for $18,274.58.

Construction and Design Contracts - Change Order No. 2 with Sensabaugh Design & Construction (0702-12) was approved for $5,000. - Change Order No. 1 with The Wagner Company (0713-12) was approved for $4,826.

Code of Ordinances Amendments - An amendment to Section 21-5 of the Code of Ordinances (0690-12) was approved for $7,116.34. - An amendment to Section 22-5 of the Code of Ordinances (0719-12) was approved for $53,890.76.

Professional Services and Health - A contract with CPS HR Consulting (0730-12) for written examinations was approved for $7,500. - A services agreement with Kroger Limited Partnership I (0738-12) for flu vaccinations was approved at $18.00 per vaccination.

Donation - A donation of 25 trees from Alltech (0727-12) for the Legacy Trail was accepted, valued at $1,500.

Public Comment

Aaron Mosley addressed the council at approximately 1:46:00, speaking on the topic of community involvement and support. Mr. Mosley praised the council and community partners for their efforts in supporting youth and community initiatives. He emphasized the importance of collaboration in these endeavors.

Contested Items

Meet and Confer Unit for Waste Management

Council members engaged in a heated discussion regarding the establishment of a meet and confer unit for waste management employees 1:00:19. The primary disagreement centered on the implications of creating such a unit, with particular concern expressed about potential steps toward collective bargaining for these employees.

The debate reflected differing perspectives on how to structure employee relations within the waste management department. Some council members raised concerns that formalizing a meet and confer process could serve as a precursor to unionization or collective bargaining arrangements, while others appeared to support the measure as a mechanism for employee representation and dialogue.

The specific outcome of this contested item is not detailed in the available meeting records.

Public Comment - Issues on Agenda

No public comments were made on issues on the agenda during this portion of the meeting. 8:42

Environmental Quality Committee Summary

Councilmember Blues reported on the Environmental Quality Committee's meeting 11:56. The presentation was informational in nature.

Key Topics Discussed

The committee addressed two main items:

• A revised capital flooding severity score evaluation process
• Amendments to procurement regulations

Outcome

The agenda item was presented for informational purposes, with no formal action taken during this portion of the meeting.

Planning and Public Works Committee Summary

Councilmember Farmer presented a summary of the Planning and Public Works Committee's recent discussions 14:09.

Topics Discussed

The committee addressed two main items:

• Animal ordinance
• Design excellence update

Outcome

This was an informational presentation with no motions resulting from the committee meeting.

Partners for Youth 'I Do!' Initiative Update

Laura Hatfield and Glenn Brown presented an update on the Partners for Youth 'I Do!' initiative 2:22:05. The presentation focused on community partnerships and summer programs designed for youth.

Presenters

• Laura Hatfield
• Glenn Brown

Content

The update highlighted the initiative's community partnerships and outlined summer programming offerings for youth participants.

Outcome

This agenda item was presented for informational purposes.