Urban County Council Work Session on 2014-09-09 3:00 PM - Packet

Summary

Meeting Overview

The Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government held a Council Work Session on September 9, 2014, at 3:00 PM in the Council Chamber, with Vice Mayor Gorton presiding. The meeting addressed nine agenda items covering routine government business including rezoning requests, budget amendments, and various administrative matters. The council took 12 votes during the session, approving items related to requested rezonings and docket approval, summary approvals, budget amendments, new business items, and the mayor's report. No public comments were received during either of the designated public comment periods for issues on or off the agenda. The session concluded with standard adjournment procedures after completing all scheduled business items.

Attendance

The following members were present at the September 9, 2014 meeting:

• Ellinger
• Ford
• Akers
• Lawless
• Beard
• Farmer
• Stinnett
• Myers
• Scutchfield
• Mossotti
• Clarke
• Henson
• Lane

Absent: Kay

No members arrived late to the meeting.

Votes and Decisions

The meeting included 12 motions, all of which passed unanimously with all 13 council members voting in favor. The voting members were Ellinger, Ford, Akers, Lawless, Beard, Farmer, Stinnett, Myers, Scutchfield, Mossotti, Clarke, Henson, and Lane.

The council began by approving the docket on a motion by Akers, seconded by Ellinger. Two items were subsequently placed on the docket without hearings: Akers motioned to place item #11 on the docket without a hearing (seconded by Farmer), and Farmer motioned to place item #12 on the docket without a hearing (seconded by Lane).

Administrative matters included approval of the August 19, 2014 work session summary on a motion by Stinnett, seconded by Farmer. The council also approved budget amendments on a motion by Stinnett, seconded by Ellinger.

Several agenda items received approval: new business was approved on a motion by Farmer, seconded by Scutchfield; language corrections in item F were approved on a motion by Ellinger, seconded by Farmer; neighborhood development funds were approved on a motion by Mossotti, seconded by Stinnett; and the Mayor's Report was approved on a motion by Akers, seconded by Farmer.

The council voted to enter closed session pursuant to KRS 61.810 (1)9c) for discussing pending litigation on a motion by Ellinger, seconded by Farmer. They later returned from closed session on a motion by Scutchfield, seconded by Stinnett.

The meeting concluded with adjournment on a motion by Scutchfield, seconded by Myers.

All votes resulted in 13 ayes, 0 nays, and 0 abstentions. No transcript timestamps were available for these votes.

Budget and Financial Actions

The meeting addressed two significant financial authorizations totaling over $1.2 million in grant-related activities.

Federal Emergency Management Funding Application The council considered Resolution L0869-14, which authorizes the submission of an application to the Kentucky Division of Emergency Management requesting federal funds totaling $871,537.50. These funds would be sourced from the Federal Emergency Management Agency's Flood Mitigation Assistance/Pre-Disaster Mitigation Programs. The substantial funding request represents the city's efforts to access federal resources for flood prevention and disaster preparedness initiatives.

Stormwater Quality Infrastructure Grant Resolution L0922-14 authorizes the execution of an agreement awarding a Class B (Infrastructure) Stormwater Quality Projects Incentive Grant to Lexmark International, Inc. in the amount of $350,000.00. This grant represents a partnership between the city and the major technology company to support infrastructure improvements related to stormwater quality management.

The two financial actions demonstrate the city's strategic approach to leveraging both federal disaster mitigation resources and private sector partnerships to address critical infrastructure needs. The emergency management funding application shows proactive planning for flood mitigation, while the Lexmark grant reflects ongoing efforts to improve environmental infrastructure through collaboration with local businesses.

Combined, these authorizations represent $1,221,537.50 in grant funding activities, with the city both seeking federal assistance and providing incentive funding to support private sector infrastructure improvements that benefit overall municipal stormwater management systems.

Public Comment - Issues on Agenda

The meeting opened with a public comment period dedicated to issues listed on the agenda. This segment provided an opportunity for community members to address the governing body regarding specific items scheduled for discussion during the meeting.

No specific speakers, presentations, or concerns were documented during this public comment period. The agenda item served as an informational component of the meeting, allowing for public input on matters that would be formally addressed later in the session.

The public comment period concluded without recorded discussion or debate, proceeding to the subsequent agenda items for formal consideration by the governing body.

*Note: Specific transcript timestamps are not available for this agenda item.*

Requested Rezonings/ Docket Approval

The council reviewed and discussed requested rezonings and docket items during this portion of the meeting. Council members Akers and Ellinger were the primary speakers addressing these zoning matters.

The discussion focused on evaluating the submitted rezoning requests and determining their appropriateness for approval. While specific details of the individual rezoning cases were not captured in the available records, the council engaged in deliberation regarding the merits of the proposals before them.

Following their review and discussion of the rezoning requests and docket items, the council voted to approve the matters under consideration. The approval indicates that the council found the requested zoning changes to be consistent with municipal planning objectives and appropriate for the affected properties.

The outcome of this agenda item was the formal approval of the requested rezonings and docket items that had been presented to the council for their consideration.

*Note: Specific transcript timestamps are not available for this agenda item.*

Approval of Summary

The council reviewed and approved the summary of their previous work session that was held on August 19, 2014. Council members Stinnett and Farmer participated in the discussion of this agenda item.

The approval process proceeded without significant debate or concerns raised by council members. Following the discussion, the council voted to approve the summary as presented.

Outcome: The summary of the August 19, 2014 work session was approved by the council.

Budget Amendments

The council discussed and approved various budget amendments during the meeting. The discussion was led by key speakers Stinnett and Ellinger, who presented the proposed changes to the budget.

While specific details of the individual amendments were not captured in the available meeting data, the council engaged in discussion regarding the various budget modifications being proposed. The amendments likely involved adjustments to existing budget allocations, transfers between departments or funds, or other financial modifications necessary for municipal operations.

Following the presentation and discussion of the budget amendments, the council voted to approve the proposed changes. The approval of these amendments allows the city to proceed with the financial adjustments as outlined in the proposals.

The successful passage of the budget amendments demonstrates the council's agreement on the necessity and appropriateness of the financial modifications presented during this agenda item.

New Business

The council addressed new business items during this portion of the meeting. Council members Farmer and Scutchfield served as the key speakers for the discussion of these matters.

The council reviewed and deliberated on the new business items that were brought forward for consideration. Following their discussion, the council voted to approve the new business items that were presented.

*Note: Specific details about the individual new business items, the nature of the discussion, and transcript timestamps are not available in the provided meeting materials.*

Continuing Business/ Presentations

The council received presentations on various ongoing projects and initiatives during this portion of the September 9, 2014 meeting. This agenda item served an informational purpose, allowing staff and officials to update the council on the status of continuing business matters.

The session was structured as a presentation format, providing council members with updates on previously discussed items and ongoing municipal projects. However, specific details about the individual presentations, including the names of presenters, the particular projects or initiatives covered, and the content of the discussions are not available in the meeting records.

No formal action was taken during this agenda item, as it was designated for informational purposes only. The presentations allowed council members to stay informed about the progress of various municipal matters and ongoing business items that required continued oversight or monitoring.

The lack of detailed information about specific speakers, presentation topics, or discussion points suggests this may have been a routine update session covering multiple brief reports rather than in-depth presentations on major initiatives.

Mayor's Report

The Mayor's Report was presented during the September 9, 2014 council meeting. The report was delivered with participation from key speakers Akers and Farmer.

Following the presentation of the Mayor's Report, the council took action to formally approve the report. No specific details about the content of the report or any discussion points were provided in the available meeting materials.

The agenda item concluded with the council's approval of the Mayor's Report as presented.

*Note: Specific transcript timestamps and detailed discussion content were not available in the source materials for this agenda item.*

Public Comment - Issues Not on Agenda

The council opened the floor for public comments on issues not listed on the agenda during the September 9, 2014 meeting. This portion of the meeting provided an opportunity for community members to address the council on matters of local concern that were not scheduled for formal discussion.

No specific transcript timestamp or detailed record of speakers and topics was available in the meeting documentation for this public comment period. The agenda item was designated as informational, indicating that no formal action was taken by the council in response to any comments received.

This public comment period represents a standard practice in municipal governance, allowing residents to bring forward issues, concerns, or suggestions that may not have been included in the formal meeting agenda. Such sessions typically provide a forum for community engagement and help ensure that local government remains accessible to public input on a wide range of municipal matters.

The outcome of this agenda item was recorded as informational only, meaning the council received any public input without taking immediate legislative or administrative action during this meeting.

Adjournment

The meeting was formally adjourned at 4:50 PM following discussion between key participants.

Key Participants: - Scutchfield - Myers

The adjournment motion was approved, bringing the September 9, 2014 meeting to a close.