Urban County Council

Summary

Meeting Overview

The Urban County Council met on December 8, 2015, at 6:00 PM in the Council Chambers in Lexington, Kentucky, with Vice Mayor Kay presiding. The meeting included two agenda items: a recognition for Debbie Wagner and consideration of an ordinance to expand Full Urban Services District #1. Two motions were voted on during the session, and no public comments were heard. The ordinance expanding Full Urban Services District #1 was approved by the council.

Attendance

The following individuals were present at the meeting on December 8, 2015:

• Stinnett
• Akers
• Bledsoe
• F. Brown
• J. Brown
• Evans
• Farmer
• Gibbs
• Hensley
• Henson
• Kay
• Lamb
• Moloney
• Mossotti
• Scutchfield

No absences or late arrivals were recorded.

Votes and Decisions

Ordinance 1454-15: Expansion and Extension of Full Urban Services District #1

An ordinance expanding and extending the Full Urban Services District #1 was brought to a vote by motion of Mr. Farmer, seconded by Mr. Stinnett. The measure passed by roll call vote with 15 ayes and 0 nays. All members present voted in favor: Stinnett, Akers, Bledsoe, F. Brown, J. Brown, Evans, Farmer, Gibbs, Hensley, Henson, Kay, Lamb, Moloney, Mossotti, and Scutchfield. 32:22

Resolution 1433-15: Acceptance of Bids for Emergency Lighting and Equipment

A resolution accepting the bids of Radio Communications Systems, Inc. for Emergency Lighting and Equipment was brought to a vote by motion of Mr. Farmer, seconded by Mr. Scutchfield. The measure passed by roll call vote with 15 ayes and 0 nays. All members present voted in favor: Stinnett, Akers, Bledsoe, F. Brown, J. Brown, Evans, Farmer, Gibbs, Hensley, Henson, Kay, Lamb, Moloney, Mossotti, and Scutchfield. 35:13

Budget and Financial Actions

The meeting approved two significant capital improvement contracts:

Rogers Road Stormwater Improvements - Amount: $2,838,990.20 - Vendor: Bluegrass Contracting Corp. - Resolution: 1478-15

This contract addresses stormwater improvements on Rogers Road.

Roof Replacement – Government Center and Arts Place - Amount: $702,690 - Vendor: Tri-State Roofing and Sheet Metal Co. - Resolution: 1504-15

This contract covers roof replacement work at both the Government Center and Arts Place facilities.

Recognition - Debbie Wagner

Officer Debbie Wagner was recognized for her service with the Lexington Police Department and her work with the Citizens Police Academy. 7:45

Key Speakers

Ms. Henson and Assistant Chief Weathers presented the recognition.

Presentation

Officer Wagner was acknowledged for her contributions to the department and her dedication to the Citizens Police Academy program, which serves to educate community members about police operations and build relationships between law enforcement and the public.

Outcome

This was an informational presentation recognizing Officer Wagner's service and commitment to both the Lexington Police Department and community engagement efforts.

Ordinance expanding Full Urban Services District #1

Identifier: 1454-15

Ordinance 1454-15 proposed to expand and extend the Full Urban Services District #1 to provide street lighting, street cleaning, and garbage collection services to additional areas.

Key Speakers

The discussion was led by Mr. Farmer and Mr. Stinnett.

Outcome

The ordinance was approved.