Urban County Council Work Session

Summary

Meeting Overview

The Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government held a meeting on April 9, 2013, at 3:00 PM in the Council Chamber at the Urban County Government Center. Mayor Jim Gray presided over the session. The council addressed four agenda items, all of which were approved: Animal Care and Control Officers Appreciation Week, Rezoning Requests and Docket Approval, Budget Amendments, and New Business Items. The meeting included nine motions and votes and one public comment.

Attendance

Present: - Linda Gorton - Chuck Ellinger - Steve Kay - Chris Ford - Shevawn Akers - Diane Lawless - Julian Beard - Bill Farmer - Kevin Stinnett - Jennifer Scutchfield - Jennifer Mossotti - Harry Clarke - Peggy Henson

Absent: - Ed Lane - George Myers

Late: None recorded

Votes and Decisions

The following motions were voted on and passed by voice vote during the April 9, 2013 meeting:

Move proclamation for Animal Care and Control Officers Appreciation Week to the beginning of the meeting 4:22 - Motion by: Vice Mayor Gordon - Second by: Council Member Ellinger - Outcome: Passed

Approve the docket 8:22 - Motion by: Council Member Beard - Second by: Council Member Myers - Outcome: Passed

Place resolution authorizing release of easement on the docket for April 11, 2013 9:26 - Motion by: Council Member Farmer - Second by: Council Member Lane - Outcome: Passed

Amend schedule of meetings for the calendar year 2013 10:36 - Motion by: Vice Mayor Gordon - Second by: Council Member Massadi - Outcome: Passed

Approve the summary 11:10 - Motion by: Council Member Myers - Second by: Council Member Clark - Outcome: Passed

Approve budget amendments 11:40 - Motion by: Vice Mayor Gordon - Second by: Council Member Beard - Outcome: Passed

Approve new business items A through Y 12:13 - Motion by: Council Member Massadi - Second by: Vice Mayor Gordon - Outcome: Passed

Approve the Mayor's Report 51:39 - Motion by: Council Member Farmer - Second by: Council Member Lane - Outcome: Passed

Adjourn the meeting 52:09 - Motion by: Council Member Ellinger - Second by: Council Member Harry Clark - Outcome: Passed

Budget and Financial Actions

The meeting approved three financial actions totaling $144,871:

Delaney & Associates Contract (L0276-13) An agreement was approved with Delaney & Associates for $28,371 to provide replacement parts for the #2 Dewatering Pump at Town Branch Wastewater Treatment Plant.

Stormwater Quality Grant (L0270-13) A Class B Stormwater Quality Projects Incentive Grant of $50,000 was awarded to The Southland Association, Inc.

Bell Engineers Contract Amendment (L0277-13) Amendment No. 1 to the engineering contract with Bell Engineers was approved for $66,500 related to the Blue Sky Pump Station and Force Main Project.

Public Comment

Chief Nathan Bowling addressed the council to express appreciation for the recognition of animal care and control officers. 6:11 He thanked the mayor and council members for acknowledging the work performed by these officers and emphasized their service to the community.

Animal Care and Control Officers Appreciation Week

Mayor Jim Gray proclaimed April 7th through 14th, 2013, as Animal Care and Control Officers Appreciation Week 5:03. The proclamation recognized the contributions and work of animal care and control officers in the community.

Chief Nathan Bowling participated in the presentation of this agenda item alongside Mayor Gray.

The proclamation was approved.

Rezoning Requests and Docket Approval

8:22

The council discussed and approved the docket containing rezoning requests and other items for placement on future meeting agendas. Council Member Beard and Council Member Myers participated in this discussion.

The council reviewed the rezoning requests included in the docket and voted to approve the items for consideration at upcoming meetings. The docket approval allows these rezoning matters to proceed through the formal agenda process.

Outcome: The docket was approved.

Budget Amendments

The council reviewed and approved budget amendments during this agenda item 11:40. Vice Mayor Gordon and Council Member Beard were the key speakers involved in the discussion.

The council considered financial adjustments for various projects and initiatives as part of the amendment process. The amendments were presented for council consideration and deliberation.

Outcome

The budget amendments were approved by the council.

New Business Items

12:13

The council discussed and approved new business items A through Y during this portion of the meeting. Council Member Massadi and Vice Mayor Gordon were the key speakers engaged in this discussion.

The new business items encompassed various contracts, grants, and agreements that required council consideration and approval. All items presented were ultimately approved by the council.