Urban County Council Meeting

Summary

Meeting Overview

The Urban County Council met on October 9, 2014, at 6:00 PM in the Council Chambers in Lexington, Kentucky, with Mayor Gray presiding. During this meeting, the Council approved the minutes from the September 25, 2014 Council Meeting and heard an informational presentation on 23 Blast Day. The Council took 2 motions and votes, heard 2 public comments, and addressed 2 agenda items overall.

Attendance

The following individuals were present at the meeting on October 9, 2014:

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

No absences or late arrivals were recorded.

Votes and Decisions

Ordinance 0975-14 34:01

A zone change for the property at 3400 Todds Rd. from Single Family Residential to High Density Apartment was voted on by roll call. The motion was made by Akers and seconded by Scutchfield. The ordinance passed with 15 ayes and 0 nays. All voting members supported the measure: Scutchfield, Stinnett, Akers, Beard, Clarke, Ellinger, Farmer, Ford, Gorton, Henson, Kay, Lane, Lawless, Mossotti, and Myers.

Resolution 0970-14 38:44

A resolution accepting bids for 2014 Construction Unit Price Contracts for the Division of Engineering was voted on by roll call. The motion was made by Ellinger and seconded by Myers. The resolution passed with 15 ayes and 0 nays. All voting members supported the measure: Scutchfield, Stinnett, Akers, Beard, Clarke, Ellinger, Farmer, Ford, Gorton, Henson, Kay, Lane, Lawless, Mossotti, and Myers.

Budget and Financial Actions

The meeting approved two financial agreements:

Professional Services Agreement with Pa. Coalition Against Rape

Resolution 0949-14 authorized a $1,000 contract with the Pa. Coalition Against Rape for on-site training services.

Hazardous Waste Disposal Agreement with Clean Harbors Environmental Services

Resolution 1007-14 approved a $149,550 agreement with Clean Harbors Environmental Services for the disposal of hazardous waste.

Public Comment

Two members of the public addressed the council during this meeting.

Corey Dunn 1:42:26 spoke about trust in government, expressing concerns regarding the accountability of council members. Dunn urged the council to adopt a code of conduct.

Susan Delph 1:55:19 addressed homelessness in Lexington, discussing the challenges faced by homeless individuals in the community. Delph proposed utilizing vacant homes as a potential solution to the homelessness issue.

Appointments

Kenzie Gleason was appointed to the Commission for Citizens with Disabilities.

Contested Items

Trust in Government

Corey Dunn raised concerns about the accountability and conduct of council members during the meeting. Dunn questioned whether council members were adhering to applicable laws and ethical standards. This reflected broader community opposition regarding trust in government institutions and the oversight mechanisms in place to ensure official conduct.

The nature of the disagreement centered on governance accountability and the ethical standards expected of elected officials. No specific outcome was documented in the meeting record.

Minutes of the September 25, 2014 Council Meeting

The council reviewed and voted on the minutes from the September 25, 2014 meeting 4:32.

Outcome

The minutes were approved unanimously by the council.

Key Participants

Myers and Gorton were the key speakers on this agenda item.

Presentation - 23 Blast Day

A proclamation was presented to recognize the national premiere of the movie "23 Blast" 5:06. The presentation highlighted the film's story of hope and courage.

Key Speakers

Mayor Gray and Judy Taylor were the primary speakers for this agenda item.

Presentation Content

The proclamation recognized the significance of the "23 Blast" film premiere at the national level, emphasizing the inspirational themes of hope and courage that the movie conveys.

Outcome

This was an informational agenda item with no formal action required. The presentation served to acknowledge and celebrate the film's premiere and its positive messaging.