Council Work Session

Summary

Meeting Overview

The Lexington-Fayette Urban County Council convened on January 15, 2019, at 3:00 PM in the Council Chamber at 200 E. Main St, Lexington, KY 40507, with Mayor Linda Gorton presiding. The council addressed nine agenda items during the session, covering a range of municipal business including zoning matters, budget amendments, and administrative approvals.

The council took eight formal votes throughout the meeting, with most substantive items receiving approval. Key business included requested rezonings and docket approval, budget amendments, new business items, and the mayor's report, all of which were approved by the council. The meeting also featured informational segments including continuing business and presentations, council reports from members, and designated time for public comment.

No public comments were recorded during either of the two public comment periods - one for issues on the agenda and another for issues not on the agenda. The structured agenda allowed for both administrative matters and ongoing municipal business to be addressed efficiently during the session.

Attendance

All members were present for the January 15, 2019 meeting.

Present: • Mayor Linda Gorton • Jennifer Reynolds • John McCearn • Chuck Ellinger • Fred Brown • James Brown • Richard Moloney • Susan Lamb • Jennifer Mossotti • Kathy Plomin • Angela Evans • Amanda Mays Bledsoe • Bill Farmer • Kevin Stinnett • Steve Kay

Absent: None

Late: None

Votes and Decisions

The meeting included eight motions, all of which passed by voice vote 0:00.

Docket and Procedural Matters - John McCearn motioned to place ordinance 1 on the docket without a public hearing, seconded by Chuck Ellinger. The motion passed. - Bill Farmer motioned for approval of the docket, seconded by Chuck Ellinger. The motion passed. - Steve Kay motioned for approval of the summary, seconded by Kathy Plomin. The motion passed.

Budget and Financial Items - Bill Farmer motioned for approval of budget amendments, seconded by Steve Kay. The motion passed. - Bill Farmer motioned for approval of new business items, seconded by Chuck Ellinger. The motion passed. - Chuck Ellinger motioned for approval of neighborhood development funds, seconded by Kathy Plomin. The motion passed.

Reports and Adjournment - Steve Kay motioned for approval of the Mayor's report, seconded by Amanda Mays Bledsoe. The motion passed. - Kevin Stinnett motioned to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Bill Farmer. The motion passed.

All votes were conducted by voice vote with no recorded individual vote counts or opposition. The meeting proceeded efficiently through standard procedural items including docket approval, budget amendments, neighborhood development funding, and the Mayor's report before adjourning.

Budget and Financial Actions

The council approved multiple contracts, grants, and financial agreements totaling over $1.5 million in expenditures and revenue.

Major Contracts and Infrastructure: • L0025-19: Change Order No. 1 with Smith Contractors, Inc. for $476,733.00 • L1018-18: Sprinkler system installation at Mounted Police Barn by SimplexGrinnell/Johnson Controls for $48,500 • L0008-19: Street Outreach Program agreement with Hope Center for $56,250.00 • L0007-19: Adopt-A-Spot Roadway Cleanup Program agreements with various nonprofit organizations for $52,635.67 • L0005-19: Change Order #2 with Bri Den Roofing for Police Training Center roof replacement for $35,332.89 • L0009-19: Final Change Order with ATS Construction for Man O War & Richmond Road Project, reducing costs by $34,270.84

Grants and Awards: • L0004-19: Accepted $30,869 from U.S. Department of Justice under 2017 State Criminal Alien Assistance Program • L0028-19: Street Sales Drug Enforcement Project grant of $75,000 from Kentucky Justice and Public Safety Cabinet • L0020-19: Class B Stormwater Incentive Grant of $32,842.00 to The Living Arts and Science Center, Inc. • L0035-19: Class B Infrastructure Stormwater Grant of $300,000.00 to Opportunity Workshop of Lexington, Inc. • L0006-19: Authorization to apply for $10,000 grant from Kentucky Board of Emergency Medical Services

Property and Loans: • L0027-19: Accepted deed for property at 1871 Pensacola Drive valued at $160,000 • L0037-19: Ten-year loan agreement with Elite Rad Reporting, LLC for $250,000

Personnel Changes: • L0033-19: Abolished one vacant position and created two new positions in Mayor's Office, with net cost of $15,475.95 • L0029-19: Appointed Patricia L. Dugger as Emergency Management Director

Several items had no budgetary impact, including agreements with QuickSeries for the BeReadyLexington mobile app and various law enforcement memorandums of understanding.

Appointments

The meeting included one appointment action during the session.

Patricia L. Dugger was appointed to serve as Local Emergency Management Director. The appointment was approved by the governing body during the meeting proceedings.

This appointment fills a key emergency management position responsible for coordinating local disaster preparedness, response, and recovery efforts within the jurisdiction. The Local Emergency Management Director typically oversees emergency planning activities, maintains relationships with state and federal emergency management agencies, and coordinates with local first responders and community organizations during emergency situations.

Public Comment - Issues on Agenda

0:00 The meeting opened with a public comment period dedicated to issues listed on the agenda. This portion of the meeting was designated for community members to address the governing body regarding specific items scheduled for discussion during the session.

No specific speakers or comments were documented in the available materials for this public comment period. The agenda item was classified as informational, indicating that public input was received and acknowledged without requiring formal action by the governing body.

This public comment period represents a standard practice in government meetings, providing an opportunity for citizen engagement on matters directly related to the meeting's agenda before official deliberations begin.

Requested Rezonings/Docket Approval

0:00 The council considered a rezoning ordinance for the property located at 2679 Leestown Road during this agenda item.

The discussion involved key presentations from John McCearn and Chuck Ellinger, who addressed the council regarding the proposed rezoning request. The specific details of the current zoning classification and the requested new zoning designation were discussed as part of the ordinance consideration.

The council reviewed the rezoning proposal and proceeded with their deliberations on the matter. Following the presentations and any council discussion, the body moved forward with a decision on the ordinance.

The rezoning ordinance for 2679 Leestown Road was approved by the council.

Approval of Summary

0:00 The council addressed the approval of the summary from the previous meeting. Steve Kay and Kathy Plomin were the key speakers during this agenda item.

The council reviewed and discussed the summary of their prior meeting before proceeding with the formal approval process. Following the discussion, the council voted to approve the summary of the previous meeting.

The agenda item was successfully approved, allowing the council to move forward with the remainder of their meeting business.

Budget Amendments

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The council considered various budget amendments during this agenda item. Bill Farmer and Steve Kay served as the key speakers for the discussion.

The council reviewed and discussed multiple budget amendments, though the specific details of the amendments and the nature of the discussion are not detailed in the available materials.

Following the presentation and any deliberation that occurred, the council voted to approve the budget amendments.

Outcome: The budget amendments were approved by the council.

New Business

The council addressed several new business items during this portion of the meeting 0:00. Key speakers included Bill Farmer and Chuck Ellinger, who presented various matters for council consideration.

The discussion centered on new business items that included contracts and grants requiring council approval. While the specific details of individual contracts and grants were not provided in the available materials, the council engaged in deliberation on these matters.

Bill Farmer and Chuck Ellinger served as the primary presenters for the new business items, guiding the council through the various proposals and providing necessary background information for the council's consideration.

Following discussion of the presented items, the council moved to approve the new business matters. The outcome was successful, with the council voting to approve the new business items, including the contracts and grants that were under consideration.

The approval of these new business items allows the relevant departments and initiatives to move forward with their planned activities and commitments as outlined in the approved contracts and grants.

Continuing Business/Presentations

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The council addressed ongoing business matters and presentations during this portion of the meeting. The discussion centered on neighborhood development funds and related ongoing projects.

Key speakers during this segment included Chuck Ellinger and Kathy Plomin, who provided updates and information to the council regarding current initiatives.

The presentations covered various aspects of neighborhood development funding, though specific details of the projects discussed were not detailed in the available materials. This agenda item served an informational purpose, allowing council members to receive updates on continuing business matters rather than requiring formal action or votes.

The outcome of this segment was informational in nature, providing the council with necessary updates on ongoing initiatives and projects related to neighborhood development activities.

Council Reports

Council members provided updates and reports on various topics and upcoming events during this informational segment 0:00.

Key Speakers: - Steve Kay - James Brown

The council reports section served as an opportunity for council members to share updates on their respective areas of responsibility and inform colleagues about upcoming matters of municipal interest. Both Steve Kay and James Brown participated in delivering reports to the council.

Outcome: This was an informational agenda item with no formal action taken. The reports provided council members with updates on ongoing municipal matters and upcoming events relevant to city operations and governance.

*Note: Specific details of the individual reports were not available in the provided meeting materials.*

Mayor's Report

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Mayor Linda Gorton delivered a report on various city matters and updates during the meeting. The presentation covered current municipal affairs and provided council members with information on ongoing city initiatives and developments.

The mayor's report was approved by the council following the presentation.

*Note: Specific details of the topics covered in the mayor's report were not available in the provided meeting materials.*

Public Comment - Issues Not on Agenda

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The meeting concluded with a public comment period for issues not listed on the agenda. This portion of the meeting provided an opportunity for community members to address the governing body on matters of public concern that were not scheduled for formal discussion.

No specific speakers or comments were documented for this agenda item during the January 15, 2019 meeting. The public comment period was made available as part of the standard meeting procedures to ensure transparency and public participation in the governmental process.

This agenda item served an informational purpose, allowing for potential community input on various topics outside the formal meeting agenda.