Urban County Council

Summary

Meeting Overview

The Urban County Council convened on January 30, 2018, at 5:00 PM in the Council Chambers in Lexington, Kentucky, with Mayor Gray presiding over the session. The meeting addressed two main agenda items, including a recognition presentation for the American Heart Association and consideration of a zoning change request for property at 101 Dennis Drive.

During the session, the council conducted three formal votes and heard one public comment from a community member. The American Heart Association recognition served as an informational presentation, while the zoning change proposal for 101 Dennis Drive was approved by the council. The meeting demonstrated the council's dual focus on community recognition and land use planning matters affecting Lexington residents.

Attendance

The following members were present at the January 30, 2018 meeting:

• Smith
• Stinnett
• Worley
• Bledsoe
• F. Brown
• J. Brown
• Evans
• Farmer
• Gibbs
• Henson
• Kay
• Moloney
• Mossotti
• Plomin

Absent: Lamb

No members arrived late to the meeting.

A total of 14 members were present out of 15 total members.

Votes and Decisions

The council conducted three formal votes during the January 30, 2018 meeting, with all measures passing unanimously.

Motion 0123-18 2:00 - Vice Mayor Kay moved to approve the minutes from both the January 16, 2018 State of the City Address and the January 18, 2018 Council Meeting. Farmer seconded the motion. The measure passed unanimously with all 14 council members voting in favor: Smith, Stinnett, Worley, Bledsoe, F. Brown, J. Brown, Evans, Farmer, Gibbs, Henson, Kay, Moloney, Mossotti, and Plomin.

Motions 0027-18, 0028-18, and 0061-18 30:00 - Vice Mayor Kay moved for second reading of three ordinances addressing zoning changes and budget amendments. Plomin seconded the motion. The combined measure passed by roll call vote with all 14 members voting in favor: Smith, Stinnett, Worley, Bledsoe, F. Brown, J. Brown, Evans, Farmer, Gibbs, Henson, Kay, Moloney, Mossotti, and Plomin. No members voted against or abstained.

Resolution 1387-17 45:00 - Smith moved to authorize change orders to the contract with Olympic Construction, LLC for Fire Station #24. Farmer seconded the motion. The resolution passed unanimously with all 14 council members supporting: Smith, Stinnett, Worley, Bledsoe, F. Brown, J. Brown, Evans, Farmer, Gibbs, Henson, Kay, Moloney, Mossotti, and Plomin. The resolution included a condition requiring a material change that necessitated a new first reading.

All three votes demonstrated complete council unity, with no dissenting votes or abstentions recorded on any measure. The 14-0 vote tallies indicate full attendance and participation from all council members present.

Budget and Financial Actions

The meeting addressed two significant financial contracts totaling over $4.1 million in expenditures.

Water Quality Monitoring Contract The board approved Contract 0012-18 with Hydromax USA, LLC for $262,050 to provide temporary flow monitoring services for the Division of Water Quality. This contract will support ongoing water quality assessment and monitoring operations.

Major Sewer Infrastructure Project A substantial infrastructure contract, 0015-18, was approved with Free Contracting, Inc. for $3,929,723.29. This contract covers Phase 1 construction of three major sewer trunk lines: the Shandon Park Trunk, Winburn Trunk, and Thoroughbred Acres Trunk Sewers. This represents a significant investment in the community's wastewater infrastructure system.

The combined value of these two contracts totals $4,191,773.29, reflecting major commitments to both water quality monitoring capabilities and essential sewer infrastructure improvements across multiple service areas.

Public Comment

During the public comment period, one community member addressed the meeting.

Rena Elswick spoke about heart disease awareness 15:00. Elswick shared her personal experience with heart disease and stressed the critical importance of not ignoring symptoms when they occur. Her comments focused on raising awareness about heart disease and encouraging community members to take symptoms seriously and seek medical attention promptly.

Appointments

The meeting included several appointments and reappointments to various boards and organizations.

Agricultural Extension District Board Two new members were appointed to the Agricultural Extension District Board: • Todd Clark was appointed to serve on the board • Pam Hricenak was appointed to serve on the board

Bluegrass Crime Stoppers • Cathy Taylor was reappointed to continue her service with Bluegrass Crime Stoppers

These appointments represent the ongoing effort to maintain active membership on important community boards and organizations that serve the local area.

American Heart Association Recognition

10:00

Mayor Gray and Council Member Mossotti presented a proclamation recognizing National Wear Red Day during agenda item 0100-18. The presentation highlighted the critical importance of raising awareness about heart disease in women.

The proclamation ceremony featured remarks from key speakers including Mayor Gray, Council Member Mossotti, and Rena Elswick. The presentation focused on educating the public about heart disease as a significant health concern affecting women, emphasizing the need for increased awareness and prevention efforts.

National Wear Red Day serves as an annual campaign to draw attention to cardiovascular health issues that disproportionately impact women. The proclamation aimed to encourage community participation in heart health awareness initiatives and promote preventive care measures.

This agenda item was informational in nature, with no formal action required from the council. The recognition ceremony provided an opportunity for local government officials to demonstrate their support for public health awareness campaigns and community health education efforts.

The American Heart Association recognition reflects the city's commitment to supporting national health initiatives and promoting wellness awareness among residents.

Zoning Change for 101 Dennis Drive

30:00

The council considered Ordinance 0027-18, which proposed changing the zoning designation for property at 101 Dennis Drive from Single Family Residential (R-1C) to Neighborhood Business (B-1).

Key speakers during the discussion included Kay and Plomin, who presented information regarding the zoning change request. The ordinance would allow the property to transition from residential use to neighborhood business use, expanding the permitted activities on the site.

The council ultimately approved the zoning change ordinance, allowing the property at 101 Dennis Drive to be rezoned from R-1C to B-1 classification.

*Note: Limited transcript details were available for this agenda item. The summary reflects the basic information about the zoning change proposal and its approval.*