Urban County Council Meeting

Summary

Meeting Overview

The Urban County Council met on April 24, 2014, at 6:00 PM in the Council Chambers in Lexington, Kentucky, with Mayor Gray presiding. The meeting included two agenda items, one informational presentation, and one action item. Council members took two votes during the session and heard one public comment. The body approved a zone change for properties on Spurr Road and Georgetown Road, while also receiving an informational presentation on the Public Health Heroes Award.

Attendance

Present: Stinnett, Akers, Beard, Clarke, Ellinger, Ford, Gorton, Henson, Kay, Lane, Lawless, Myers, and Scutchfield

Absent: Farmer and Mossotti

Late: None

Votes and Decisions

Ordinance 0278-14: Zone Change for Property at 2250 Spurr Rd. and Others 21:18

The body voted on a zone change for property at 2250 Spurr Rd. and other properties. The motion was made by Ellinger and seconded by Myers. The ordinance passed by roll call vote with 13 ayes and 0 nays. The following members voted in favor: Stinnett, Akers, Beard, Clarke, Ellinger, Ford, Gorton, Henson, Kay, Lane, Lawless, Myers, and Scutchfield. No members voted against the ordinance.

Resolution 0222-14: Custodial Services - Phoenix Building 25:46

The body voted on a resolution regarding custodial services for the Phoenix Building. The motion was made by Gorton and seconded by Scutchfield. The resolution passed by roll call vote with 13 ayes and 0 nays. The following members voted in favor: Stinnett, Akers, Beard, Clarke, Ellinger, Ford, Gorton, Henson, Kay, Lane, Lawless, Myers, and Scutchfield. No members voted against the resolution.

Budget and Financial Actions

The meeting approved the following financial actions:

Public Safety Operations Center Phase 1A - Demolition - Amount: $252,000 - Vendor: O'Rourke Wrecking Co. - Resolution: 0283-14 - This contract covers demolition work for Phase 1A of the Public Safety Operations Center project.

Asbestos Abatement for Dunbar and Carver Centers - Amount: $78,488.56 - Vendor: Pinnacle Pollution Control Services, LLC - Resolution: 0294-14 - This contract addresses asbestos abatement work at both the Dunbar and Carver Centers.

Public Comment

Bernard McCarthy addressed the board regarding traffic congestion in downtown Lexington 1:09:30. He expressed concerns about the current traffic conditions, drawing comparisons to traffic patterns he had observed in Florida. McCarthy suggested that addressing the congestion would require street widening initiatives and extending the existing grid pattern in the downtown area.

Appointments

Brad Chambers was appointed to the position of Director Parks and Recreation.

Public Health Heroes Award

The Mayor presented the Public Health Heroes Award to Reverend Willis Polk and Baby Health Service in recognition of their contributions to public health in Lexington. 8:09

Key Speakers: - Mayor Gray - Reverend Willis Polk

Presentation: The award honored the recipients for their work advancing public health initiatives in the community. Reverend Willis Polk and Baby Health Service were recognized for their service and dedication to improving health outcomes in Lexington.

Outcome: This was an informational presentation recognizing the recipients' public health contributions.

Zone Change for Spurr Rd. and Georgetown Rd.

Identifier: 0278-14

Type: Ordinance

This agenda item addressed an ordinance to change the zoning designation for properties on Spurr Road and Georgetown Road from residential to industrial and office use. 21:18

Key Speakers: - Ellinger - Myers

Outcome: The ordinance was approved.