Urban County Council Meeting

Summary

Meeting Overview

The Urban County Council met on September 13, 2012, at 6:00 PM in the Council Chambers in Lexington, Kentucky, with Mayor Gray presiding. During this meeting, the Council took two votes and heard two public comments. The Council approved a proclamation honoring the Southeast Lexington 15s Babe Ruth World Series Champions and passed an ordinance changing the zoning designation from B-4 to MU-3. Both agenda items were approved by the Council.

Attendance

Present: McChord, Stinnett, Beard, Blues, Crosbie, Ellinger, Ford, Henson, Kay, Lane, Lawless, and Martin

Absent: Myers, Farmer, and Gorton

Late: None

Votes and Decisions

Ordinance 0916-12 34:58

An Ordinance amending Chapter 9A of the Code of Ordinances to prohibit the sale and use of certain fireworks was voted on by roll call. The motion was made by Henson and seconded by Blues. The ordinance passed with 12 ayes and 0 nays.

The following members voted in favor: - McChord - Stinnett - Beard - Blues - Crosbie - Ellinger - Ford - Henson - Kay - Lane - Lawless - Martin

Resolution 0801-12 41:18

A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute and submit a Grant Application to the Ky. State Police for the Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program was voted on by roll call. The motion was made by Blues and seconded by Ellinger. The resolution passed with 12 ayes and 0 nays.

The following members voted in favor: - McChord - Stinnett - Beard - Blues - Crosbie - Ellinger - Ford - Henson - Kay - Lane - Lawless - Martin

Budget and Financial Actions

The meeting approved the following financial actions:

Three Dimensional Laser Scanning System for Police Division

Resolution 0882-12 authorized a contract with Precision Survey Supply for $122,728 to provide a three-dimensional laser scanning system for the Division of Police.

Animal Control Services

Resolution 0829-12 authorized a contract with Lexington-Fayette Animal Care and Control, LLC for $1,095,980 to provide animal control services.

Public Comment

Two members of the public provided comments during the meeting.

Employment and Economic Strategy

Brian Schlefke addressed the need for a clear strategy to tackle employment shortfalls in Lexington. He emphasized the importance of attracting larger enterprises to the city. 1:11:02

Transportation and Infrastructure

Bernard McCarthy raised concerns about reallocating lanes from cars to bikes. He stressed the need for infrastructure that can accommodate both modes of transportation depending on weather conditions. 1:16:32

Appointments

The following appointments were made during this meeting:

• Michael K. Ash was appointed to the Convention and Visitors Bureau Board of Directors.

• Deborah A. Majeed was reappointed to the Dunbar Neighborhood Center Board.

Contested Items

Ordinance on Fireworks Prohibition

The meeting included discussion of an ordinance to prohibit the sale and use of certain fireworks. This item generated community opposition during the proceedings.

Proponents of the ordinance provided assurances that professional fireworks displays would remain permitted under the proposed restrictions, addressing concerns that the measure would eliminate all fireworks-related activities in the community.

The specific outcome of the vote or final decision on this ordinance is not detailed in the available meeting records.

Proclamation: Southeast Lexington 15s Babe Ruth World Series Champions

3:12

The Mayor and Mr. Beard recognized the Southeast Lexington 15 Year Old Babe Ruth World Series Champions team during this agenda item. The meeting resulted in a proclamation declaring September 13, 2012, as Southeastern 15s Babe Ruth Day in Lexington.

Key speakers included Mayor Gray, Mr. Beard, and David Slone. The proclamation was approved by the body.

Ordinance changing the zone from B-4 to MU-3

An ordinance to change the zoning designation from Wholesale and Warehouse Business (B-4) to Mixed-Use Community (MU-3) for property located at 1200 Red Mile Rd. was presented for consideration 31:13.

Key Speakers

Ms. Henson and Mr. Blues provided remarks during the discussion of this agenda item.

Outcome

The ordinance was approved.