Urban County Council Meeting

Summary

Meeting Overview

The Urban County Council met on May 28, 2015, at 6:00 PM in the Council Chambers in Lexington, Kentucky, with Mayor Gray presiding. During the meeting, the Council addressed four agenda items, including one informational presentation and three ordinances/resolutions requiring votes. The Council took four motions and votes, approving an ordinance on classified civil service positions, an ordinance on budget amendments, and a resolution for a TIGER grant application. One public comment was heard during the meeting. The session also included a presentation marking the 190th anniversary of Milward Funeral Home.

Attendance

Present: Mossotti, Scutchfield, Stinnett, Akers, Bledsoe, F. Brown, J. Brown, Evans, Farmer, Gibbs, Kay, Lamb, and Lane

Absent: Henson and Moloney

Late: None

Votes and Decisions

Approval of Minutes 3:40

The Council unanimously approved the minutes from the April 30 and May 7, 2015 Council Meetings. The motion was made by Stinnett and seconded by Scutchfield. All 13 members voted in favor with no opposition or abstentions.

Approval of Ordinances for Second Reading 12:42

Ordinances for second reading were approved by roll call vote. The motion was made by Akers and seconded by Kay. The vote was 13-0 in favor, with all members voting affirmatively: Mossotti, Scutchfield, Stinnett, Akers, Bledsoe, F. Brown, J. Brown, Evans, Farmer, Gibbs, Kay, Lamb, and Lane.

Approval of Resolutions for Second Reading 20:55

Resolutions for second reading were approved by roll call vote. The motion was made by Stinnett and seconded by Scutchfield. All 13 members voted in favor with no opposition or abstentions.

Resolution 046-15: Support for Urban County Government's TIGER Grant Application 1:10:19

Resolution 046-15, expressing support for the Urban County Government's application for a TIGER Grant, passed by roll call vote with a count of 12-1. The motion was made by Farmer and seconded by Akers.

Voting in favor were: Scutchfield, Stinnett, Akers, Bledsoe, F. Brown, J. Brown, Evans, Farmer, Gibbs, Kay, Lamb, and Lane.

Voting against: Mossotti

Budget and Financial Actions

The meeting approved three financial actions totaling $328,600:

Hartland Pump Station Improvements - Amount: $142,600 - Vendor: Kenney, Inc. - Type: Contract - Resolution: 0562-15

Livestream EcoArt Project at Jacobson Park - Amount: $36,000 - Recipient: LexArts - Type: Grant - Resolution: 0551-15

Aquatics Master Plan - Amount: $150,000 - Vendor: Branstetter Carroll, Inc. - Type: Contract - Resolution: 071-15

Public Comment

Susan Delph addressed the council at approximately 1:15:05 to raise concerns about sidewalk maintenance and propose community support initiatives.

Delph expressed concerns regarding the urban county government's sidewalk maintenance during winter months. She also proposed several community support initiatives, including haircuts for the homeless and paper recycling projects.

Appointments

Gina Chumley was appointed to the position of Citizen's Advocate.

Contested Items

TIGER Grant Application

The council considered a resolution regarding a TIGER Grant application that required a $10 million local match. This item resulted in a split vote, with one council member voting against the proposal. The primary point of contention centered on the financial commitment required from the local jurisdiction to support the grant application.

Presentation - Milward Funeral Home 190th Anniversary

Mayor Gray presented a proclamation to Milward Funeral Home in recognition of their 190th anniversary, honoring the business's long-standing service to the Lexington community. 5:34

Key Speakers

• Mayor Gray
• Bob Milward

Presentation

Mayor Gray presented a proclamation acknowledging Milward Funeral Home's 190 years of service in Lexington. The presentation recognized the business's contributions and longevity in the community.

Outcome

This was an informational agenda item with no formal action required. The proclamation was presented to honor the milestone anniversary of the funeral home's operations.

Ordinance on Classified Civil Service Positions

Agenda Item: 0519-15

An ordinance was presented to amend the authorized strength by abolishing and creating certain classified civil service positions in the Divisions of Community Corrections and Computer Services. 11:05

The Clerk presented this agenda item to the body. The ordinance addressed staffing adjustments across two divisions, modifying the structure of classified civil service positions to better align with operational needs.

The ordinance was approved.

Ordinance on Budget Amendments

Identifier: 0589-15

Type: Ordinance

The council considered an ordinance amending certain budgets to reflect current requirements for municipal expenditures. 11:36

The Clerk presented this agenda item to the council.

Outcome: The ordinance was approved.

Resolution for TIGER Grant Application

The council considered Resolution 0669-15, which supports the Urban County Government's application for a TIGER Grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation for infrastructure improvements. 1:06:15

Council Member Mossotti and Jamie Emmons were the key speakers on this agenda item. The resolution was presented to authorize the government to pursue federal funding through the TIGER (Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery) Grant program for planned infrastructure projects.

The resolution was approved by the council.