Urban County Council Meeting

Summary

Meeting Overview

The Urban County Council met on September 27, 2012, at 6:00 PM in the Council Chambers in Lexington, Kentucky, with Mayor Gray presiding. The meeting included two agenda items, two motions and votes, and two public comments. The council approved two proclamations during the session: one honoring 2012 USA Boxing Junior Olympic Champion Samantha Kinchen, and another recognizing the 100th Anniversary of Girl Scouts.

Attendance

Present: Mayor Gray, Myers, Stinnett, Beard, Crosbie, Ellinger, Farmer, Ford, Gorton, Henson, Kay, Lane, Lawless, and McChord

Absent: Blues and Martin

Late: None

Votes and Decisions

Ordinance 0903-12 12:31

An Ordinance amending Section 22-5(2) of the Code of Ordinances, creating one position of Program Supervisor P/T was voted on by roll call. The motion was made by Ellinger and seconded by Myers. The ordinance passed with 13 ayes and 0 nays.

Voting in favor were: Myers, Stinnett, Beard, Crosbie, Ellinger, Farmer, Ford, Gorton, Henson, Kay, Lane, Lawless, and McChord.

Resolution 0947-12 19:22

A Resolution ratifying various civil service appointments was voted on by roll call. The motion was made by Gorton and seconded by Henson. The resolution passed with 13 ayes and 0 nays.

Voting in favor were: Myers, Stinnett, Beard, Crosbie, Ellinger, Farmer, Ford, Gorton, Henson, Kay, Lane, Lawless, and McChord.

Budget and Financial Actions

The meeting on September 27, 2012 included approval of the following financial actions:

Demolition Contract Resolution 0935-12 authorized a contract with Superior Demolition, Inc. for the demolition of a fire training tower at a cost of $24,650.

West Hickman WWTP Improvement Resolution 0876-12 approved an amendment to the contract with Judy Construction Co. for the West Hickman Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvement Clarifier #8 project in the amount of $9,431.

Storm Sewer Project Amendment Resolution 0877-12 authorized an amendment to the contract with LAGCO, Inc. for the Anniston/Wickland Capital Storm Sewer Project, Phase 2, totaling $4,751.50.

The combined value of these three financial actions was $38,832.50.

Public Comment

Two members of the public addressed the meeting on September 27, 2012.

Employment and Economic Development

Brian Schliffke spoke at 58:33 regarding employment and economic development. He discussed ideas for growing employment opportunities and returning unemployed individuals to work. Schliffke emphasized the importance of identifying the demographics and skill sets of the unemployed population as a foundation for developing effective employment strategies.

UDAG Fund Request

Lily Miller Johnson spoke at 1:02:53 regarding a loan request from the UDAG fund. Johnson requested that Community Action Council receive a loan from the UDAG fund to pay a court-ordered settlement.

Appointments

The following individuals were appointed to their respective positions:

• Victor Obonyo was appointed to the position of Computer Analyst Supervisor.

• Kina Suarez was appointed to the position of Administrative Specialist Sr.

• Kim Nesbitt was appointed to the position of Human Resources Generalist.

Proclamation: 2012 USA Boxing Junior Olympic Champion, Samantha Kinchen

47:58

The Mayor proclaimed September 27, 2012, as "Samantha Kinchen Day" in recognition of Samantha Kinchen's achievement as the 2012 USA Boxing Junior Olympic Champion.

Key Speakers: - Mayor Gray - Samantha Kinchen

Outcome: The proclamation was approved.

Proclamation: 100th Anniversary of Girl Scouts

The Mayor and Vice Mayor Gorton presented a proclamation honoring the 100th anniversary of the Girl Scouts 4:16.

The proclamation was approved.