Urban County Council

Summary

Meeting Overview

The Urban County Council convened on November 1, 2018, at 6:00 PM in the Council Chambers in Lexington, Kentucky, with Mayor Gray presiding. The council addressed three agenda items during the session, taking three votes and hearing one public comment. All three items brought before the council were approved, including a proclamation recognizing Lung Cancer Awareness Month, an ordinance permitting alcoholic beverages in parks, and the schedule of meetings for 2019. The meeting demonstrated efficient council operations with unanimous approval across all agenda items presented for consideration.

Attendance

The following members were present at the November 1, 2018 meeting:

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

Absent: Henson, Evans

Late Arrival: Worley

A total of 13 members were present for the meeting, with 2 members absent. One member (Worley) arrived late but is counted among those present.

Votes and Decisions

The Council conducted three roll call votes during the meeting, with all measures passing unanimously 45:00.

Ordinance 1062-18 - An Ordinance amending section 14-62 of the Lexington-Fayette County Code of Ordinances to permit alcoholic beverages in parks was motioned by Farmer and seconded by Kay. The ordinance passed with 13 ayes and 0 nays. Council members voting in favor were: Farmer, Gibbs, Kay, Lamb, Moloney, Mossotti, Plomin, Smith, Stinnett, Worley, Bledsoe, F. Brown, and J. Brown.

Ordinance 1092-18 - An Ordinance adopting a schedule of meetings for the Council for the calendar year 2019 was motioned by Farmer and seconded by Kay. The ordinance passed unanimously with 13 ayes and 0 nays. All thirteen council members voted in favor: Farmer, Gibbs, Kay, Lamb, Moloney, Mossotti, Plomin, Smith, Stinnett, Worley, Bledsoe, F. Brown, and J. Brown.

Ordinance 1119-18 - An Ordinance changing the zone from a Professional Office (P-1) zone to a Neighborhood Business (B-1) zone was motioned by Farmer and seconded by Kay. This zoning change ordinance also passed unanimously with 13 ayes and 0 nays. The same thirteen council members voted in favor: Farmer, Gibbs, Kay, Lamb, Moloney, Mossotti, Plomin, Smith, Stinnett, Worley, Bledsoe, F. Brown, and J. Brown.

All three ordinances were approved without opposition or abstentions, demonstrating unanimous council support for the measures addressing park alcohol permissions, the 2019 meeting schedule, and the zoning change from Professional Office to Neighborhood Business designation.

Budget and Financial Actions

The meeting addressed three significant financial contracts totaling over $1.7 million across various municipal services and infrastructure improvements.

Equipment and Technology Services

The council considered Resolution 1058-18 for printer upgrades with Xerox Corporation LTD. The $12,257.73 contract covers upgrades to the D125CP printer, including equipment, supplies, and ongoing maintenance services.

Animal Control Services

A substantial contract was reviewed under Resolution 1067-18 with Lexington-Fayette Animal Care and Control, LLC for $1,485,200. This contract provides comprehensive animal control services for the municipality, representing the largest financial commitment discussed during the meeting.

Infrastructure Improvements

The council addressed Resolution 1106-18 involving wastewater treatment facility improvements. C3 Mechanical, LLC was awarded a $222,888 contract for the West Hickman WWTP Solids Processing Building Boiler Plant Replacement project. This infrastructure investment focuses on upgrading critical equipment at the wastewater treatment facility to maintain operational capacity and efficiency.

The three contracts collectively represent approximately $1.72 million in municipal expenditures spanning technology services, public safety operations, and essential infrastructure maintenance. The animal control services contract comprises the majority of the financial commitments at over 86% of the total amount discussed.

Public Comment

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

Lindy Campbell spoke about lung cancer awareness 15:00. As a lung cancer survivor, Campbell shared her personal experience with the disease and stressed the critical importance of public awareness and early detection efforts for lung cancer. Her testimony highlighted the personal impact of this health issue on community members.

Appointments

The meeting included one appointment to a city commission.

• Laura Day DelCotto was appointed to the Ethics Commission.

The appointment was processed during the meeting, though specific details about the voting process or discussion were not provided in the available materials.

Lung Cancer Awareness Month

10:00

Mayor Gray and Council Member Susan Lamb presented a proclamation declaring November 2018 as Lung Cancer Awareness Month in Lexington. The proclamation was approved by the council.

Key participants in the presentation included: • Mayor Gray • Council Member Susan Lamb • Lindy Campbell

The proclamation formally recognizes November 2018 as a month dedicated to raising awareness about lung cancer within the city of Lexington. This type of proclamation typically serves to highlight important health issues and encourage community education and support for those affected by the disease.

The agenda item was categorized as a proclamation and received approval from the council without noted opposition or extended debate.

Ordinance to permit alcoholic beverages in parks

45:00

The council considered Ordinance 1062-18, which would amend section 14-62 of the Lexington-Fayette County Code of Ordinances to allow alcoholic beverages in parks with permission. The ordinance represents a change to existing regulations that currently prohibit alcohol consumption in public parks.

Farmer served as a key speaker during the discussion of this agenda item. The proposed amendment would create a framework for permitting alcoholic beverages in parks under specific circumstances, rather than maintaining the current blanket prohibition.

The ordinance was approved by the council, allowing for the controlled consumption of alcoholic beverages in parks when proper permission is obtained. This change provides flexibility for events and activities in park settings while maintaining oversight through the permitting process.

The amendment to section 14-62 establishes a new approach to alcohol regulation in public recreational spaces, balancing public safety concerns with community event needs and recreational activities.

Schedule of meetings for 2019

45:00

The Council considered Ordinance 1092-18, which establishes the official meeting schedule for the Council during the 2019 calendar year. Farmer presented the proposed ordinance to the Council.

The ordinance was approved by the Council, formally adopting the schedule of meetings for 2019. This administrative measure ensures the public and Council members have advance notice of when regular Council meetings will be held throughout the upcoming year.

The approval of this scheduling ordinance allows the Council to comply with public meeting requirements and provides transparency for residents who wish to attend Council sessions in 2019.