Urban County Council

Summary

Meeting Overview

The Urban County Council convened on December 4, 2018, at 5:00 PM in the Council Chambers in Lexington, Kentucky, with the Mayor presiding over the session. The meeting addressed two primary agenda items, including an informational presentation on Lion's Club activities and consideration of budget amendments for the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government.

During the session, the Council took one official vote and heard one public comment from a community member. The meeting resulted in the approval of budget amendments for the Urban County Government, while the Lion's Club update served as an informational presentation to keep the Council informed of community organization activities. The proceedings demonstrated the Council's ongoing work to manage municipal finances and maintain connections with local civic organizations.

Attendance

All members were present for the December 4, 2018 meeting.

Present: • Ms. Henson • Vice Mayor Kay • Ms. Lamb • Mr. Moloney • Ms. Mossoti • Ms. Plomin • Mr. Smith • Mr. Stinnett • Mr. Worley • Ms. Bledsoe • Mr. Fred Brown • Mr. James Brown • Ms. Evans • Mr. Farmer • Mr. Gibbs

Absent: None

Late: None

A total of 15 members attended the meeting, with no absences or late arrivals recorded.

Votes and Decisions

The council conducted one formal vote during the December 4, 2018 meeting.

Ordinance 1246-18 - Amending certain budgets of the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government was brought forward by Ms. Henson and seconded by Mr. Farmer 10:00. The ordinance passed unanimously in a roll call vote with 15 ayes, 0 nays, and 0 abstentions.

The following council members voted in favor of Ordinance 1246-18: - Ms. Henson - Vice Mayor Kay - Ms. Lamb - Mr. Moloney - Ms. Mossoti - Ms. Plomin - Mr. Smith - Mr. Stinnett - Mr. Worley - Ms. Bledsoe - Mr. Fred Brown - Mr. James Brown - Ms. Evans - Mr. Farmer - Mr. Gibbs

No council members voted against the ordinance or abstained from voting. The unanimous approval indicates full council support for the budget amendments contained within Ordinance 1246-18.

Budget and Financial Actions

The meeting addressed one significant infrastructure contract for bridge repair work. The board approved Resolution 1202-18, authorizing a contract with Adams Contracting, LLC for the Wilson Downing Bridge over West Hickman Creek Repair project in the amount of $338,849.75.

This contract represents a substantial investment in local infrastructure maintenance, with the repair work focused on the Wilson Downing Bridge spanning West Hickman Creek. Adams Contracting, LLC was selected as the contractor for this bridge repair project, which will address necessary maintenance and safety improvements to ensure continued public access and transportation safety.

The resolution formally authorizes the expenditure of $338,849.75 for the completion of this bridge repair work, representing the board's commitment to maintaining critical transportation infrastructure within their jurisdiction.

Public Comment

15:00 Lion Mack addressed the meeting to provide an update on the Lexington Lions Club activities and community contributions.

Mack presented information about the funds raised through the Lexington Lions Bluegrass Fair and detailed how these proceeds were distributed to various local organizations throughout the community. The Lions Club update focused on the organization's charitable giving and community support efforts funded by their annual fair activities.

No other public comments were recorded during this portion of the meeting.

Appointments

The meeting addressed reappointments to the Affordable Housing Governing Board during the December 4, 2018 session.

Two individuals were reappointed to serve on the Affordable Housing Governing Board:

• Mr. Philip Suiter was reappointed to the Affordable Housing Governing Board
• Mr. Anthony Wright was reappointed to the Affordable Housing Governing Board

Both reappointments were processed during this meeting, ensuring continued representation on the board that oversees affordable housing initiatives and policies.

Contested Items

The December 4, 2018 meeting featured one contested item that resulted in a split vote among council members.

Speed Limit Designation Ordinance

The council considered an ordinance to designate speed limits on various streets throughout the jurisdiction. While the measure ultimately passed, it did not receive unanimous support from the council members. Some council members voted against the proposed speed limit designations, though the specific reasons for their opposition and the exact vote count were not detailed in the available meeting materials.

The ordinance addressed speed limit establishment on multiple streets, suggesting a comprehensive approach to traffic management in the area. Despite the divided vote, the majority of council members supported the measure, allowing it to move forward for implementation.

The split vote indicates there were differing perspectives among council members regarding either the specific speed limits proposed, the streets selected for designation, or the broader approach to traffic regulation in these areas. However, the available meeting documentation does not provide the specific arguments made by council members on either side of the issue or identify which members voted for or against the ordinance.

This contested vote demonstrates that even routine municipal matters like speed limit designations can generate disagreement among elected officials, reflecting different priorities or perspectives on traffic management and public safety measures.

Lion's Club Update

15:00

Lion Mack and Lee Morrison from the Lexington Lions Club presented an update on the funds raised by the Bluegrass Fair and their distribution to local charities during agenda item 1254-18.

The presentation provided information on the Lions Club's charitable activities funded through proceeds from the Bluegrass Fair. The speakers outlined how the organization allocates money raised from the fair to support various local charitable causes and community organizations.

This was an informational presentation with no action required from the meeting body. The update served to inform attendees about the Lions Club's ongoing community service efforts and the impact of the Bluegrass Fair fundraising activities on local charitable organizations.

Amending Budgets of the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government

10:00

The council considered Ordinance 1246-18, which proposed amendments to certain budgets of the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government to reflect current requirements for municipal expenditures.

The Mayor presented the ordinance, which was designed to adjust existing budget allocations to meet current operational needs. The ordinance addressed necessary modifications to municipal spending categories to ensure proper funding alignment with actual expenditure requirements.

The council approved the budget amendment ordinance, allowing the government to proceed with the adjusted spending allocations as outlined in the proposal.