Urban County Council Meeting

Summary

Meeting Overview

The Lexington-Fayette Urban County Council met on July 1, 2014, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers located at 200 E. Main St, Lexington, KY 40507, with Mayor Gray presiding. The council conducted a substantial legislative session, taking 68 motions and votes on 52 agenda items. The meeting included one public comment.

The council approved a comprehensive set of ordinances and resolutions addressing zoning changes, municipal operations, and budget matters. Zoning approvals included Ordinance 0609-14 for 474 Stone Rd. and Ordinance 0610-14 for 2985 Liberty Rd. The council also approved budget-related ordinances, including Ordinance 0714-14 for a FY 2014 Budget Amendment and Ordinance 0715-14 for a FY 2015 Budget Amendment. Personnel matters were addressed through Ordinance 0594-14, which provided a salary increase for civil service employees, and Ordinance 0669-14, which created new positions. The council approved Ordinance 0683-14 to reorganize the Traffic Engineer position and Ordinance 0713-14 to establish the Keep Lexington Beautiful Commission.

The resolutions approved covered a wide range of municipal services and infrastructure projects, including facility improvements, equipment purchases, grant awards, and service contracts. Notable approvals included resolutions for restroom construction at Fire Station No. 5, boiler projects, property demolition and generator purchase grants, stormwater and wastewater management agreements, affordable housing construction, and various easement and lease agreements. The council also approved resolutions related to public safety, including agreements with the Central Kentucky 911 Network and conditional offers for civil service appointments.

Attendance

Present: Gorton, Henson, Kay, Lane, Mossotti, Scutchfield, Stinnett, Akers, Beard, Clarke, Ellinger, Farmer, Ford

Absent: Lawless, Myers

Late: None

Votes and Decisions

The Council passed all motions by roll call vote with no dissenting votes.

Zoning and Development 9:02

Ordinance 0609-14 approving a zoning change from R-1B to R-3 and conditional use permit for Little Beginners Child Development Center at 474 Stone Rd. passed 12-0. Ordinance 0610-14 approving a zoning change from R-1D to R-4 and B-1 zones at 2985 Liberty Rd., including landscape variances, passed 12-0. Both ordinances are to be heard by August 20, 2014.

Administrative Amendments 9:02

Ordinance 0500-14 amending Arts Review Board definitions to replace "Lexington Arts and Cultural Council" with "LexArts" and remove references to various professional chapters passed 12-0. Ordinance 0626-14 amending Section 5-107 of the Code of Ordinances to allow excess funds from the Relocation Assistance Program to be reallocated to other programs passed 12-0. Ordinance 0627-14 creating Article VIII in Chapter 5 to establish an Emergency Temporary Relocation Assistance Program for tenants in unfit housing passed 12-0.

Personnel and Budget 9:02

Ordinance 0594-14 providing a two percent salary increase for classified and unclassified civil service employees, effective July 1, 2014, passed 12-0. Ordinance 0669-14 creating multiple new positions and abolishing two in various departments, effective July 1, 2014, passed 12-0 13:38. Ordinance 0683-14 abolishing one Associate Traffic Engineer position and creating one Traffic Engineer position, effective June 2, 2014, passed 12-0.

Commissions and Budget Amendments 18:29

Ordinance 0713-14 amending the Keep Lexington Beautiful Commission to add one additional community member passed 13-0. Ordinance 0714-14 amending the FY 2014 budget to reflect current expenditures and re-appropriation of funds passed 12-0 13:38. Ordinance 0715-14 amending the FY 2015 budget to reflect current expenditures and re-appropriation of funds passed 12-0.

All council members voting in favor were: Gorton, Henson, Kay, Lane, Mossotti, Scutchfield, Stinnett, Akers, Beard, Clarke, Ellinger, Farmer, and Ford (where applicable to each vote).

Budget and Financial Actions

The meeting approved the following financial actions and expenditures:

Public Safety and Emergency Services - Resolution 0565-14: $4,081 to American Red Cross for CPR certification cards for Division of Police employees - Resolution 0607-14: $26,000 contract with Primus Electronics for purchase of digital radio service test monitor - Resolution 0643-14: $70,000 grant from Kentucky Office of Homeland Security for purchase of hazardous materials identification device - Resolution 0644-14: $2,000,000 contract with AK Associates, Inc. for Central Kentucky 911 Network equipment and services - Resolution 0559-14: $6,760 grant from Kentucky Emergency Management Agency for purchase of generator for Emergency Operations Center

Infrastructure and Utilities - Resolution 0571-14: $80,000 to Bluegrass Hydronics & Pump, LLC for purchase of superior boiler for Division of Community Corrections - Resolution 0601-14: $48,496.08 contract with Jack Doheny Companies, Inc. for repair services for LFUCG Fleet Vehicle No. 08295 - Resolution 0603-14: $108,480 contract with U.S. Geological Survey for maintenance and operation of stream flow and precipitation gauges - Resolution 0581-14: $230,000 contract with Group CJ, LLC for stormwater public outreach and education - Resolution 0574-14: $1,930,000 loan funds from Kentucky Infrastructure Authority for Blue Sky Wastewater Treatment Plant - Resolution 0644-14: $19,087,695 loan funds from Kentucky Infrastructure Authority for West Hickman Subbasin WH7-WWS Tank Project - Resolution 0644-14: $16,888,634 loan funds from Kentucky Infrastructure Authority for Expansion Area 3 Sanitary Sewer Infrastructure

Community Development and Arts - Resolution 0557-14: $96,309 grant from Kentucky Division of Emergency Management for purchase and demolition of residential properties - Resolution 0583-14: $400,000 grant to Parkside Development Group II, LLLP for construction of affordable rental housing at 1052-1056 Cross Keys Rd. - Resolution 0644-14: $52,500 to Bluegrass State Games Incorporated for Bluegrass Summer Games services - Resolution 0644-14: $9,000 to Kentucky Classical Theater Conservatory for Summerfest 2015 plays - Resolution 0644-14: $235,000 to LexArts Incorporated for Fund for the Arts services - Resolution 0644-14: $1,242,720 to various organizations for fiscal year 2015 services

Other Approvals - Resolution 0555-14: No-cost grant from Kentucky Community and Technical College System for construction of modular facility at Fire Training Center - Resolution 0644-14: $2,685 grant to Community Action Council for early childhood care and education services

Public Comment

1:00:09

Council Member Farmer addressed the public comment period, noting the timing of the meeting and acknowledging that no members of the public had signed up to speak during this portion of the proceedings.

Appointments

The following individuals were appointed to positions within various divisions and offices:

• Cathryn Reed was appointed to the Div. of Computer Services
• Jeffrey Lewis was appointed to the Div. of Revenue
• David Fender was appointed to the Div. of Water Quality
• Donald Mott was appointed to the Div. of Waste Management
• Alfred Wingate was appointed to the Div. of Waste Management
• Dominique Rawlings was appointed to the Div. of Facilities and Fleet Management
• Georganna King was appointed to the Div. of Parks and Recreation
• Lee Prater was appointed to the Div. of Parks and Recreation
• Tara Farrar was appointed to the Div. of Water Quality
• Frederick Cotton was appointed to the Div. of Waste Management
• Andrew Dixon was appointed to the Div. of Waste Management
• Dee King was appointed to the Div. of Waste Management
• Patrick Wright was appointed to the Div. of Waste Management
• Anthony Hockensmith was appointed to the Div. of Police
• Arthur Brown was appointed to the Div. of Facilities and Fleet Management
• Timothy Newsome was appointed to the Div. of Parks and Recreation
• Demetrius Wingate was appointed to the Div. of Parks and Recreation
• Melissa Lester was appointed to the Office of the Commissioner of Social Services

Contested Items

Four-Year Term for Affordable Housing Manager

A disagreement arose regarding the proposed four-year term for the Affordable Housing Manager position. Council Member Beard questioned whether this term length was appropriate for the role. Commissioner Paulsen responded to the concern by explaining that the four-year term was consistent with other non-civil service positions within the Office of Housing and Homelessness, suggesting the proposal aligned with existing organizational practices.

The item resulted in a split vote among council members, indicating that the body was divided on whether to approve the four-year term as proposed.

Ordinance 0609-14: Zoning Change for 474 Stone Rd.

9:02

Council approved a zoning change for 474 Stone Rd. in Council District 10. The ordinance changed the property's zoning classification from R-1B to R-3 and granted a conditional use permit for the Little Beginners Child Development Center.

Key speakers on this item included Ellinger and Akers.

The council voted unanimously to approve the ordinance, with a final vote of 12-0.

Ordinance 0610-14: Zoning Change for 2985 Liberty Rd.

Council considered a zoning change for the property located at 2985 Liberty Rd. 9:02

Proposal Details

The ordinance proposed rezoning the property from R-1D to R-4 and B-1 zones. The change also included landscape variances for the site.

Discussion

Key speakers on this item included Ellinger and Akers.

Outcome

Council approved Ordinance 0610-14 by a unanimous vote of 12-0.

Ordinance 0500-14: Arts Review Board Amendments

9:02

The Council considered amendments to the Arts Review Board definitions as part of Ordinance 0500-14. The primary changes involved updating organizational references within the ordinance.

Key Changes

The amendments replaced references to "Lexington Arts and Cultural Council" with "LexArts" throughout the ordinance. The ordinance also removed references to various professional chapters that had previously been included in the Arts Review Board definitions.

Discussion

Council members Ellinger and Akers were the key speakers on this agenda item.

Outcome

The Council approved Ordinance 0500-14 by a vote of 12-0, indicating unanimous support for the Arts Review Board amendments.

Ordinance 0626-14: Relocation Assistance Program

Council considered an amendment to the Relocation Assistance Program that would allow excess funds to be reallocated to other programs. 9:02

Key speakers on this item included Ellinger and Akers.

The council approved the ordinance by a vote of 12-0.

Ordinance 0627-14: Emergency Temporary Relocation Assistance Program

9:02

Council approved Ordinance 0627-14, which establishes a new Emergency Temporary Relocation Assistance Program designed to provide support for tenants living in unfit housing conditions.

The ordinance was discussed by Council members Ellinger and Akers. The program creates a mechanism to assist tenants who must temporarily relocate due to housing that does not meet habitability standards.

The Council voted unanimously to approve the ordinance, with a final vote of 12-0 in favor of the measure.

Ordinance 0594-14: Salary Increase for Civil Service Employees

9:02

Council considered and approved Ordinance 0594-14, which provided a 2% salary increase for classified and unclassified civil service employees. The increase was effective July 1, 2014, and included specific increases for several positions.

Key speakers on this item included Ellinger and Akers.

The ordinance was approved by a unanimous vote of 12-0.

Ordinance 0669-14: Creation of New Positions

13:38

Council considered and approved Ordinance 0669-14, which authorized the creation of multiple new positions across various city departments, effective July 1, 2014. The ordinance also included the abolition of two existing positions.

Key Speakers

Ford and Gorton presented information on this agenda item.

Outcome

The council approved the ordinance by a unanimous vote of 12-0.

Ordinance 0683-14: Reorganization of Traffic Engineer Position

13:38

Council approved Ordinance 0683-14, which reorganized the Traffic Engineer position within the city's staffing structure. The ordinance abolished one Associate Traffic Engineer position and created one Traffic Engineer position, effective June 2, 2014.

Key speakers on this item included Ford and Gorton.

The ordinance passed by unanimous vote, with all 12 council members voting in favor of the measure.

Ordinance 0713-14: Keep Lexington Beautiful Commission

18:29

Council considered Ordinance 0713-14, which proposed increasing the membership of the Keep Lexington Beautiful Commission by adding one additional community member position.

Key Speakers

The discussion involved Henson and Scutchfield.

Action Taken

Council approved the ordinance by a vote of 13-0, authorizing the expansion of the Keep Lexington Beautiful Commission to include one additional community member.

Ordinance 0714-14: FY 2014 Budget Amendment

13:38

Council considered and approved amendments to the FY 2014 budget to reflect current expenditures and re-appropriation of funds. The key speakers on this item were Ford and Gorton.

The ordinance was approved by a unanimous vote of 12-0, with no recorded objections or concerns raised during the discussion.

Ordinance 0715-14: FY 2015 Budget Amendment

13:38

Council considered Ordinance 0715-14, which proposed amendments to the FY 2015 budget to reflect current expenditures and re-appropriation of funds.

Key Speakers

Ford and Gorton addressed the council on this matter.

Outcome

The council approved the ordinance by a unanimous vote of 12-0.

Resolution 0568-14: Traffic Marking Paint Bids

28:32

The council considered and approved Resolution 0568-14 regarding traffic marking paint bids. The resolution authorized the acceptance of bids from Ozark Materials and Ennis Paint for the supply of traffic marking paint.

Key speakers on this item included Henson and Scutchfield.

The council voted unanimously to approve the resolution, with a final vote of 13-0 in favor of accepting the bids from both Ozark Materials and Ennis Paint.

Resolution 0584-14: Laboratory Testing Bids

Council considered and approved Resolution 0584-14 regarding laboratory testing bids 28:32.

Key Speakers

The discussion involved Henson and Scutchfield.

Action Taken

Council approved accepting bids from Fouser Environmental and McCoy & McCoy for laboratory testing services. The resolution passed by a vote of 13-0.

Resolution 0586-14: Restroom Construction at Fire Station No. 5

28:32

Council considered and approved Resolution 0586-14, which authorized accepting a bid for restroom construction at Fire Station No. 5.

Key Speakers

The discussion involved council members Henson and Scutchfield.

Action Taken

Council approved accepting a bid from Wood Connection for the restroom construction project at Fire Station No. 5.

Outcome

The resolution passed by a vote of 13-0, indicating unanimous approval from the council.

Resolution 0588-14: Cooling Tower Maintenance

The Council considered a resolution to accept a bid from Johnson Controls for cooling tower maintenance 28:32.

Key Speakers

The discussion was led by Henson and Scutchfield.

Outcome

The Council approved the resolution by a vote of 13-0, accepting Johnson Controls' bid for cooling tower maintenance services.

Resolution 0604-14: Canine Facility Pump Station Improvements

28:32

Council considered and approved Resolution 0604-14 regarding improvements to the pump station at the canine facility's wastewater system.

Key Discussion

The item was presented by Henson and Scutchfield. Council approved accepting a bid from Melvin Jones Excavating to perform the wastewater system improvements at the canine facility.

Outcome

The resolution passed by unanimous vote, 13-0, and was approved.

Resolution 0607-14: Digital Radio Service Test Monitor

Council considered and approved Resolution 0607-14 regarding the acceptance of a bid for a digital radio service test monitor. 28:32

Key Speakers

The discussion involved Council members Henson and Scutchfield.

Action Taken

Council approved accepting a bid from Primus Electronics for a digital radio service test monitor. The resolution passed by a vote of 13-0.

Resolution 0529-14: Per Diem Negotiation Services

Council approved Resolution 0529-14, which authorized a professional services agreement with The Summerill Group for per diem negotiation services 28:32.

The resolution was presented to the council for consideration, with key speakers including Henson and Scutchfield participating in the discussion.

Outcome

The council voted unanimously to approve the resolution, with a final vote of 13-0 in favor of authorizing the professional services agreement with The Summerill Group for per diem negotiation services.

Resolution 0530-14: Boiler Project Engineering Services

28:32

Council considered and approved Resolution 0530-14, which authorized engineering services for the boiler project. The resolution approved engaging Cunningham's Consulting to provide engineering services related to the boiler project request for proposal (RFP).

Key speakers on this item included Henson and Scutchfield.

The resolution passed with unanimous approval, receiving a 13-0 vote from the council.

Resolution 0538-14: Donation of Light Towers

28:32

The Council considered a resolution to accept a donation of five light towers from the Kentucky Division of Emergency Management.

Key Speakers

The discussion included remarks from Henson and Scutchfield.

Outcome

The Council approved the resolution by a unanimous vote of 13-0, accepting the donation of the five light towers from the Kentucky Division of Emergency Management.

Resolution 0546-14: Lease Renewal for 100 Trade St.

Council considered a resolution to amend the lease agreement with Denham-Blythe Company for the property at 100 Trade St., which included a renewal option 28:32.

Key Speakers

Henson and Scutchfield participated in the discussion of this agenda item.

Outcome

The resolution was approved by a unanimous vote of 13-0.

Resolution 0555-14: Modular Facility at Fire Training Center

28:32

Council considered and approved Resolution 0555-14, which authorized the execution of an agreement with Kentucky Community and Technical College for a modular facility at the Fire Training Center.

Key Speakers

The discussion involved Henson and Scutchfield.

Outcome

The resolution was approved by a unanimous vote of 13-0.

Resolution 0557-14: Property Demolition Grant

Council approved Resolution 0557-14, which authorized acceptance of a grant from the Kentucky Division of Emergency Management for property demolition. 28:32

Key Speakers

The discussion involved Henson and Scutchfield.

Outcome

The resolution was approved by a unanimous vote of 13-0.

Resolution 0559-14: Generator Purchase Grant

Council considered and approved a resolution to accept a grant from the Kentucky Emergency Management Agency for a generator purchase 28:32.

Key Speakers

The discussion involved Council members Henson and Scutchfield.

Outcome

The resolution was approved by a unanimous vote of 13-0.

Resolution 0560-14: Sewer Easement at 562 Wilderness Rd.

28:32

Council considered and approved a resolution authorizing the execution of a Certificate of Consideration for sewer easements at 562 Wilderness Rd. The item involved speakers Henson and Scutchfield in the discussion.

The resolution was approved by a unanimous vote of 13-0, indicating full council support for the measure.

Resolution 0565-14: CPR Certification Cards

28:32

The Council considered Resolution 0565-14, which authorized execution of an agreement with the American Red Cross for CPR certification cards.

Key Speakers

The discussion involved Henson and Scutchfield.

Outcome

The resolution was approved by a unanimous vote of 13-0.

Resolution 0569-14: Lobbying and Representation Services

Council considered a resolution to accept the response from Keller McIntyre & Associates to RFP No. 7-2014 for lobbying and representation services 28:32.

Key Speakers

The discussion involved council members Henson and Scutchfield.

Outcome

The resolution was approved by a unanimous vote of 13-0.

Resolution 0571-14: Boiler Purchase

Council approved Resolution 0571-14, authorizing the purchase of a superior boiler from Bluegrass Hydronics & Pump, LLC. 28:32

The resolution was approved by a unanimous vote of 13-0.

Key speakers on this item included Henson and Scutchfield.

Resolution 0572-14: Storm Shelter Project Extension

Council approved Resolution 0572-14 to extend the Versailles Road Campus Storm Shelter Project through June 30, 2016. 28:32

The resolution passed by a unanimous vote of 13-0.

Key speakers on this item included Henson and Scutchfield.

Resolution 0574-14: Wastewater Loan Agreement

28:32

The Council approved Resolution 0574-14, which authorizes an assistance agreement with the Kentucky Infrastructure Authority for a $1,930,000 loan to support the Blue Sky Wastewater Treatment Plant.

Key speakers on this item included Henson and Scutchfield. The resolution was presented for Council consideration and approval.

The Council voted unanimously to approve the resolution, with a final vote of 13-0 in favor.

Resolution 0575-14: Air Traffic Control Tower Agreement

The Council considered a resolution to execute a letter of agreement with Lexington Air Traffic Control Tower. 28:32

Key speakers on this item included Henson and Scutchfield.

The resolution was approved by a unanimous vote of 13-0.

Resolution 0581-14: Stormwater Outreach Contract

Council considered and approved a resolution to contract with Group CJ, LLC for stormwater public outreach and education services 28:32.

Key Speakers

The discussion involved Henson and Scutchfield.

Outcome

The resolution was approved by a unanimous vote of 13-0.

Resolution 0583-14: Affordable Housing Construction

The Council considered a resolution to execute a HOME Agreement with Parkside Development Group for an affordable rental housing project 28:32.

Key Speakers

Henson and Scutchfield presented and discussed the resolution during the meeting.

Outcome

The Council approved the resolution by a vote of 13-0, authorizing the execution of the HOME Agreement with Parkside Development Group for affordable housing construction.

Resolution 0587-14: Lease Termination Agreement

The Council considered and approved a resolution to execute a lease termination agreement with Sprint Spectrim L.P. 28:32

Key speakers on this agenda item included Henson and Scutchfield.

The resolution was approved by a unanimous vote of 13-0.

Resolution 0597-14: Neighborhood Incentive Grant

28:32

The Council considered Resolution 0597-14, which proposed awarding a Class A Neighborhood Incentive Grant to the Harrod Hills Neighborhood Association.

Key speakers on this item included Henson and Scutchfield.

The resolution was approved by a unanimous vote of 13-0.

Resolution 0601-14: Fleet Vehicle Repair

Council approved authorizing repair services for LFUCG Fleet Vehicle No. 08295 28:32. The resolution passed by a vote of 13-0.

Key speakers on this item included Henson and Scutchfield. The council voted unanimously to authorize the necessary repair services for the fleet vehicle.

Resolution 0603-14: Stream Flow and Precipitation Gauges

28:32

The Council considered a resolution to contract with the U.S. Geological Survey for stream flow and precipitation gauges. Key speakers on this item included Henson and Scutchfield.

The resolution was approved by a unanimous vote of 13-0.

Resolution 0608-14: Sewer Easement at 2143 Wilderness Ct.

28:32

Council considered and approved a resolution to execute a Certificate of Consideration for sewer easements at 2143 Wilderness Ct. The key speakers on this item were Henson and Scutchfield.

The resolution was approved by a unanimous vote of 13-0.

Resolution 0660-14: Storm Easement Release

Council approved Resolution 0660-14, which authorized the execution of a release of storm easement at 2349 and 2369 Richmond Road 28:32.

Key Speakers

The discussion involved Henson and Scutchfield.

Outcome

The resolution was approved by a unanimous vote of 13-0.

Resolution 0623-14: Meadows-Northland-Arlington Project

29:12

The Council considered a resolution to accept a bid from Lagco, Inc. for the Meadows-Northland-Arlington Project Phase 5C. The item was discussed by Council members Ford and Farmer.

The resolution was approved by a unanimous vote of 12-0.

Resolution 0676-14: Conditional Offers for Civil Service Appointments

33:24

Council considered Resolution 0676-14, which authorized conditional offers for multiple probationary and unclassified civil service appointments.

Key speakers on this item included Henson and Scutchfield. The resolution was presented for approval without recorded objections or substantive debate during the meeting discussion.

The Council voted unanimously to approve the resolution, with a final vote of 12-0 in favor of authorizing the conditional offers for civil service appointments.

Resolution 0625-14: ITS/CMS Traffic Improvements Grant

28:32

The Council considered Resolution 0625-14, which sought approval to accept a grant from the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet for ITS/CMS Traffic Improvements.

Key speakers on this item included Henson and Scutchfield.

The resolution was approved by a unanimous vote of 12-0.

Resolution 0643-14: Hazardous Materials Device Grant

36:23

Council considered Resolution 0643-14, which authorized the submission of a grant application for a hazardous materials identification device.

Key Speakers

Ford and Farmer were the primary speakers on this agenda item.

Outcome

The resolution was approved by a unanimous vote of 12-0.

Resolution 0644-14: Central Ky. 911 Network Services

Council considered Resolution 0644-14, which authorized equipment and services for the Central Kentucky 911 Network 36:23.

Speakers and Discussion

Henson and Scutchfield were the key speakers on this agenda item.

Outcome

The resolution was approved by a unanimous vote of 12-0.

Resolution 0647-14: Facility Usage Agreement

The council considered a resolution to execute a facility usage agreement with the Fayette County Board of Education. 36:53

Key Speakers

The discussion involved Stinnett and Akers.

Outcome

The resolution was approved by a unanimous vote of 12-0.

Resolution 0697-14: Agreements with Neighborhood Associations

36:53

The Council approved Resolution 0697-14, which authorized the execution of agreements with two neighborhood associations: Bryan Station High School Alumni and Cottage of Liberty Woods Neighborhood Associations.

Key speakers on this item included Stinnett and Akers. The resolution was presented for Council consideration and approval.

The Council voted unanimously to approve the resolution, with a final vote of 12-0 in favor of executing the agreements with both neighborhood associations.

Resolution 0642-14: Human Rights Commission Services

36:23

The Council considered a resolution to execute a purchase of service agreement with the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Human Rights Commission. Key speakers on this item included Henson and Scutchfield.

The resolution was approved by a unanimous vote of 12-0.

Resolution 0612-14: Donation from Macy's Heart Your Park Campaign

36:23

The council considered a resolution to accept a donation from Macy's Heart Your Park Campaign. Key speakers on this item included Henson and Scutchfield.

The council voted to approve the resolution by a vote of 12-0, accepting the donation from the campaign.

Resolution 0614-14: Sheriff's Settlement Agreement

Council considered Resolution 0614-14 regarding a settlement agreement related to the sheriff's office. 36:23

Action Taken

The council approved executing a letter agreement with Dean Dorton Allen Ford PLLC for the sheriff's settlement. The resolution passed by a vote of 12-0.

Key Participants

The discussion involved council members Henson and Scutchfield.

Outcome

The resolution was approved unanimously.

Resolution 0622-14: Donation of Police Bicycles

Council approved the donation of 10 police bicycles to the Georgetown Police Department 36:23. The resolution passed by a unanimous vote of 12-0.

Key speakers on this item included Henson and Scutchfield. The specific details of the discussion, including any presentation of the donation rationale, concerns raised, or debate among council members, were not documented in the available meeting materials.

The resolution was approved without opposition.

Resolution 0624-14: Procurement Technical Assistance Program

36:23

Council considered and approved Resolution 0624-14, which authorized the execution of a memorandum of agreement with the Kentucky Small Business Development Center regarding a Procurement Technical Assistance Program.

Key Speakers

The discussion involved Henson and Scutchfield.

Outcome

The resolution was approved by a unanimous vote of 12-0.

Resolution 0631-14: Grant Award Correction

Council approved Resolution 0631-14, which amended Resolution 270-2014 to correct a typographical error in the grant amount awarded to Fayette Co-op Preschool. 35:49

Key speakers on this item included Gorton and Farmer.

The resolution addressed a clerical mistake in the original grant award documentation. By approving this amendment, the council corrected the grant amount to reflect the intended award to Fayette Co-op Preschool.

The item was approved by a vote of 12-0.