Council Work Session

Summary

Meeting Overview

The Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government held a meeting on June 14, 2016, at 3:00 PM in the Council Chamber located at 200 E. Main St, Lexington, KY 40507. Vice Mayor Kay presided over the session. The council addressed nine agenda items during the meeting, taking nine motions and votes on various matters. One public comment was heard from a member of the public regarding issues on the agenda.

The meeting included several action items that received approval, including requested rezonings and docket approval, approval of a summary, budget amendments, and new business. The council also heard informational presentations and reports, including continuing business presentations, council reports, and the mayor's report. Additionally, the meeting included a public comment period for issues not on the agenda, allowing community members to address the council on other matters.

Attendance

Present: Stinnett, Moloney, J. Brown, Gibbs, Lamb, Farmer, Scutchfield, F. Brown, Mossotti, Bledsoe, and Hensley

Absent: Akers, Evans, and Henson

Late: None

Votes and Decisions

The meeting included nine votes, all of which passed.

Allow Commissioner Reed to comment on an issue not on the agenda — Motion by Lamb, seconded by F. Brown. Passed unanimously.

Approve the May 24, 2016 work session summary — Motion by Farmer, seconded by Hensley. Passed unanimously.

Approve new business — Motion by Farmer, seconded by Hensley. Passed unanimously.

Approve the proposed revisions to the procurement regulations — Motion by Lamb, seconded by Hensley. Passed unanimously.

Ratify the Mayor's Proposed Budget for FY2017 as amended by the Council — Motion by Stinnett, seconded by Bledsoe. Passed by roll call vote with 11 ayes and 1 nay. Those voting in favor were Kay, Stinnett, Moloney, J. Brown, Gibbs, Lamb, Scutchfield, F. Brown, Mossotti, Bledsoe, and Hensley. Farmer voted against.

Refer the issue of Proposed Ordinance – Enforcement of Engineering Manuals to the Environmental Quality & Public Works committee — Motion by Farmer, seconded by Lamb. Passed unanimously.

Refer the Capacity Assurance Program (CAP) Presentation into the Environmental Quality & Public Works committee — Motion by Farmer, seconded by Bledsoe. Passed unanimously.

Refer the issue of Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems (MS4) into the Environmental Quality & Public Works committee — Motion by Farmer, seconded by Hensley. Passed unanimously.

Adjourn the meeting — Motion by Stinnett, seconded by Scutchfield. Passed unanimously.

Budget and Financial Actions

The meeting included approval of three financial agreements:

Transportation Services Contract A Memorandum of Understanding with Fayette County Public Schools (L0597-16) was approved for transportation services in the amount of $6,404.30.

Grant to Lexington Rescue Mission An agreement with Lexington Rescue Mission (L0655-16) was approved for a one-time grant of $10,000.00.

Compressed Natural Gas Fueling Station Grant An agreement with the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (L0654-16) was approved for a grant of $1,258,400.00 to support a Compressed Natural Gas fueling station.

Public Comment

1:08

Jimmy Emmons addressed the council on behalf of planners and senior planners. He spoke in opposition to a proposed resolution or ordinance that would reclassify planners from exempt to non-exempt employees.

Emmons urged the council to postpone the proposed action, citing concerns about the impact on planners' compensation. Specifically, he raised concerns about the loss of compensatory time (comp time) that would result from the reclassification.

Contested Items

Planners' Employment Classification

A heated discussion arose regarding a proposed resolution or ordinance that would reclassify planners and senior planners from exempt to non-exempt employees. The central concern involved the potential loss of compensatory time and compliance implications under the Fair Labor Standards Act. This contentious matter generated significant debate among council members about the employment status and benefits of planning department staff.

Downtown Design Standards

The council was divided on whether to send a design standards proposal to the Planning Commission. The split vote reflected disagreement over two key issues: the appropriate incentives to include in the proposal and the proper role of the Planning Commission in the review process. Council members held differing views on how to proceed with the downtown design standards initiative.

Public Comment - Issues on Agenda

Public comments were invited on issues listed on the agenda during this portion of the meeting 0:00.

Jimmy Emmons spoke on behalf of planners and senior planners regarding a proposed resolution that would affect their employment classification. No additional details regarding the specific concerns raised or the nature of the proposed resolution were documented in the meeting record.

The outcome of this public comment period was informational in nature.

Requested Rezonings/ Docket Approval

The council discussed requested rezonings and approved the docket for the meeting. The docket was approved by the council.

Approval of Summary

The council approved the summary of the previous work session held on May 24, 2016.

Budget Amendments

The council discussed and approved various budget amendments for the fiscal year. No specific speakers, presentation details, concerns, or individual amendments were identified in the available meeting records.

The outcome of this agenda item was approval.

New Business

The council discussed and approved new business items during this portion of the meeting. The agenda included various authorizations and agreements that required council consideration.

The items were approved by the council.

Continuing Business/ Presentations

The council received informational presentations on continuing business matters during this portion of the meeting.

Presentations Delivered:

• Summary from the Planning & Public Safety Committee
• Presentation on the Downtown Lexington Management District FY2017 Proposed Budget

The presentations were informational in nature, providing the council with updates and proposals for consideration.

Council Reports

Council members provided reports on various topics, including recent events and initiatives. The discussion was informational in nature, allowing members to share updates with the council.

No specific speakers, detailed presentations, or particular concerns were documented in the available meeting records for this agenda item.

Mayor's Report

The Mayor provided a report on various topics and initiatives during this agenda item. The presentation was informational in nature, offering updates to the council and public on matters of municipal interest.

No specific details regarding the topics covered, speakers involved, or particular initiatives discussed are available in the meeting record provided.

Public Comment - Issues Not on Agenda

Public comments were invited on issues not listed on the agenda. No specific speakers, presentations, or concerns were documented for this portion of the meeting.