Urban County Council

Summary

Meeting Overview

The Urban County Council met on June 23, 2016, at 6:00 PM in the Council Chambers in Lexington, Kentucky, with Vice Mayor Kay presiding. The meeting included three agenda items and three motions voted on, with no public comments heard. The council considered a presentation on a Mayor Isaac Portrait, which was informational in nature, and took action on two ordinances: one amending Land Subdivision Regulations, which was tabled, and another changing zoning for 3500 Arbor Drive, which was approved.

Attendance

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

Absent: Hensley and Akers

Late: None

Votes and Decisions

Ordinance 0644-16: Abolishing One Classified Civil Service Position 21:17

Motion by Ms. Mossotti, seconded by Mr. Farmer. This ordinance to amend the authorized strength by abolishing one Classified Civil Service Position was withdrawn.

Ordinance 0656-16: Amending Land Subdivision Regulations 25:55

Motion by Ms. Scutchfield, seconded by Ms. Mossotti. An ordinance amending Articles 2-3(B) and 3-5(B) of the Land Subdivision Regulations was tabled unanimously with 13 ayes and 0 nays. The following members voted in favor: Bledsoe, F. Brown, J. Brown, Evans, Farmer, Gibbs, Henson, Kay, Lamb, Moloney, Mossotti, Scutchfield, and Stinnett. The ordinance is tabled until July 5, 2016.

Ordinance 0679-16: Zoning Change from R-1T to P-1 27:28

Motion by Mr. F. Brown, seconded by Ms. Evans. An ordinance changing the zone from a Townhouse Residential (R-1T) zone to a Professional Office (P-1) zone passed by roll call vote with 13 ayes and 0 nays. The following members voted in favor: Bledsoe, F. Brown, J. Brown, Evans, Farmer, Gibbs, Henson, Kay, Lamb, Moloney, Mossotti, Scutchfield, and Stinnett.

Budget and Financial Actions

The meeting approved three financial actions totaling approximately $62.95 million:

West Hickman Wet Weather Storage Project - Amount: $61,307,000 - Type: Contract - Vendor: Judy Construction Co. - Resolution: 0678-16

Home Network Project at the Family Care Center - Amount: $485,742 - Type: Grant - Recipient: Lexington-Fayette County Health Dept. - Resolution: 0606-16

Compressed Natural Gas Fueling Station - Amount: $1,258,400 - Type: Grant - Recipient: Ky. Transportation Cabinet - Resolution: 0654-16

Appointments

The following appointments were made:

• Laura Harris was appointed to the position of ERP Sr. Analyst
• Kelly Hunter was appointed to the position of Engineering Technician Principal
• Lindsey Wright was appointed to the position of Telecommunicator Supervisor

Contested Items

Amendment of Land Subdivision Regulations

A procedural dispute arose regarding an ordinance to amend land subdivision regulations. The primary concern centered on the implications of reducing acreage requirements for subdivision plats. Due to these concerns, the ordinance was tabled and not advanced for a vote at this meeting.

Presentation: Mayor Isaac Portrait

During this agenda item (0743-16), Mayor Gray and Councilmember Lamb presented the official portrait of former Mayor Teresa Isaac. 14:04

The portrait was unveiled during the meeting, with acknowledgments made to those who contributed to the project. Key speakers included Mayor Gray, Ms. Lamb, Mr. Foster Ockerman Jr., and Mayor Teresa Isaac.

This was an informational presentation with no formal debate or concerns raised. The outcome was informational in nature.

Ordinance amending Land Subdivision Regulations

Identifier: 0656-16

This ordinance proposed modifications to the Land Subdivision Regulations, specifically targeting limitations for minor subdivision plats. The key changes included reducing acreage requirements and allowing a final development plan to substitute for a final record plat.

Key Speakers

The discussion was led by Ms. Scutchfield and Ms. Sally Hamilton.

Outcome

The ordinance was tabled. 25:55

Ordinance changing zoning for 3500 Arbor Dr.

Identifier: 0679-16

Overview

This ordinance proposed changing the zoning classification for 3500 Arbor Dr. from a Townhouse Residential zone to a Professional Office zone for specified acreage at the location.

Outcome

The ordinance was approved.

Meeting Reference

This item was discussed approximately 27 minutes and 28 seconds into the meeting 27:28.