Urban County Council

Summary

Meeting Overview

The Urban County Council met on December 6, 2018, at 6:00 PM in the Council Chambers in Lexington, KY, with Mayor Gray presiding. The meeting addressed four agenda items, including two informational presentations and two items requiring formal action by the council. The council took two votes during the session, approving both an ordinance related to Family Services positions and a resolution for Jim Gray. One member of the public provided comments during the meeting's public comment period.

Attendance

The following members were present at the December 6, 2018 meeting:

Present: • Mayor Gray • Kay • Lamb • Moloney • Mossotti • Plomin • Smith • Stinnett • Worley • Bledsoe • F. Brown • J. Brown • Evans • Farmer • Gibbs • Henson

All members were in attendance with no absences or late arrivals recorded.

Votes and Decisions

The council took action on two items during the December 6, 2018 meeting.

Ordinance 1240-18 2:00 Mr. Stinnett motioned to approve Ordinance 1240-18, which amends the authorized strength by abolishing and creating positions in Family Services. Ms. Henson seconded the motion. The ordinance passed by roll call vote with 15 ayes and 0 nays.

Council members voting in favor: Kay, Lamb, Moloney, Mossotti, Plomin, Smith, Stinnett, Worley, Bledsoe, F. Brown, J. Brown, Evans, Farmer, Gibbs, and Henson.

Resolution Recognizing Jim Gray 4:00 Vice Mayor Kay motioned to approve a resolution recognizing Jim Gray for his service. Mr. Stinnett seconded the motion. The resolution passed unanimously with 15 ayes and 0 nays.

Council members voting in favor: Kay, Lamb, Moloney, Mossotti, Plomin, Smith, Stinnett, Worley, Bledsoe, F. Brown, J. Brown, Evans, Farmer, Gibbs, and Henson.

Both items received full council support with no opposition or abstentions recorded.

Public Comment

During the public comment period, one speaker addressed the council regarding parking concerns at a historic site.

Dan Graves spoke about parking issues affecting the Mary Todd Lincoln House 8:00. Graves expressed concerns about the reduction in available parking spaces for the historic site and requested assistance from the council to address this matter.

The public comment period focused solely on this parking-related issue, with no other speakers participating in this portion of the meeting.

Recognition of Council Members

1:00

Mayor Gray presented agenda item 1154-18, recognizing three outgoing Council Members for their dedicated service to the community. The recognition ceremony honored Council Members Peggy Henson, Joseph Smith, and Kevin Stinnett.

This presentation served as a formal acknowledgment of the contributions these three council members made during their tenure. The recognition was informational in nature, with no action items or decisions required from the council.

The agenda item provided an opportunity for the city to formally express gratitude for the service of the departing council members before they concluded their terms. No specific details about the length of service or particular accomplishments of each member were captured in the available meeting documentation.

This type of recognition ceremony is typical for municipal governments when council members complete their service, whether due to term limits, retirement, or choosing not to seek re-election.

Friends of the Library

3:00

The council considered agenda item 1210-18, a proclamation declaring December 12, 2018, as Friends of the Lexington Public Library Day. This presentation recognized the volunteer organization's contributions to supporting the Lexington Public Library system.

Mayor Gray and Mr. Gibbs served as the key speakers for this agenda item. The proclamation formally acknowledged the Friends of the Library organization and their ongoing efforts to enhance library services and programs for the community.

This was an informational presentation with no action required from the council. The proclamation serves to publicly recognize the volunteer work and dedication of the Friends of the Lexington Public Library organization on their designated day of recognition.

Ordinance on Family Services Positions

2:00

The council considered Ordinance 1240-18, which would amend the authorized staffing structure for the Division of Family Services by abolishing certain positions and creating new ones.

Mr. Stinnett and Ms. Henson served as the key speakers for this agenda item, presenting the proposed changes to the division's organizational structure. The ordinance aimed to restructure positions within Family Services to better align staffing with current operational needs.

The measure was approved by the council, allowing the Division of Family Services to proceed with the proposed staffing modifications. The specific details of which positions would be abolished and created were not elaborated upon in the available meeting materials, though the changes were characterized as amendments to the division's authorized strength.

This personnel restructuring represents an administrative adjustment to optimize the division's workforce configuration and service delivery capabilities.

Resolution for Jim Gray

4:00

The council considered a resolution recognizing Jim Gray for his service to the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government. Vice Mayor Kay presented the resolution during the meeting.

The resolution formally acknowledged Gray's contributions and service to the local government. No significant debate or concerns were raised regarding the recognition.

The resolution was approved by the council.