Urban County Council

Summary

Meeting Overview

The Urban County Council convened on May 2, 2019, at 6:00 PM in the Council Chambers in Lexington, Kentucky, with Mayor Gorton presiding. The meeting focused on two ceremonial agenda items recognizing important community awareness initiatives. The council approved proclamations for Williams Syndrome Awareness Month and Community Action Month, both receiving unanimous support from the body. A total of 2 votes were taken during the session, with no public comments heard and no formal presentations given. The meeting represented a brief but meaningful session dedicated to acknowledging significant health awareness and community service causes within Lexington-Fayette County.

Attendance

The following members were present at the meeting on May 2, 2019:

Present: • Mayor Gorton • F. Brown • J. Brown • Ellinger • Evans • Farmer • Gibbs • Kay • Lamb • McCurn • Moloney • Reynolds • Worley • Bledsoe

Absent: • Mossotti • Plomin

Late: • None

A total of 14 members were present, with 2 members absent. No members arrived late to the meeting.

Votes and Decisions

The council conducted two roll call votes during the meeting, both passing unanimously.

Ordinance 0439-19 3:00 Councilmember Farmer motioned to approve an ordinance amending budgets for funds in the amount of $1,250 for the Division of Aging and Disability Services. Councilmember Kay seconded the motion. The ordinance passed by roll call vote with 13 ayes and 0 nays.

Voting in favor: F. Brown, J. Brown, Ellinger, Evans, Farmer, Gibbs, Kay, Lamb, McCurn, Moloney, Reynolds, Worley, and Bledsoe.

Resolution 0359-19 6:00 Councilmember Ellinger motioned to approve a resolution authorizing an agreement with International Public Safety Data Institute for data analytical software and services. Councilmember Farmer seconded the motion. The resolution passed by roll call vote with 12 ayes and 0 nays.

Voting in favor: F. Brown, J. Brown, Ellinger, Evans, Farmer, Gibbs, Lamb, McCurn, Moloney, Reynolds, Worley, and Bledsoe.

Both measures received unanimous support from all council members present for each respective vote.

Budget and Financial Actions

The meeting addressed two significant financial items totaling $45,933.06 in municipal expenditures.

Stormwater Quality Grant The council approved Resolution 0373-19, authorizing a grant of $22,458.06 to Ashwood Townhouses of Laredo Association, Inc. for stormwater quality projects. This funding will support infrastructure improvements to address stormwater management issues within the townhouse development.

Wastewater Treatment Plant Demolition Contract Resolution 0437-19 was approved, awarding a $23,475 contract to Innovative Demolition Service, LLC for the demolition of the existing lime silo at the Town Branch Waste Water Treatment Plant. This project represents ongoing infrastructure maintenance and modernization efforts at the municipal wastewater facility.

Both resolutions were processed as part of the council's regular financial business, with the combined expenditures reflecting the city's commitment to both private partnership support through grant funding and essential public infrastructure maintenance.

Appointments

The meeting included appointments and reappointments to various boards and commissions throughout the Urban County Government.

New Appointments: • Abbey A. Allen was appointed to the Address Enforcement Administrative Hearing Board • Darrell Heckman, Katina Jo May, and Shirley Riley were appointed to Bluegrass Crime Stoppers • Jack Cornett, Jr. was appointed to the Board of Health • Jessica Honicon and Shelby Howell were appointed to CASA of Lexington • Josh McCurn was appointed to the Commission on Veterans' Affairs • Christian Adair was appointed to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board • Heather Lyons was appointed to the Public Arts Commission

Reappointments: • Lee Dossett was reappointed to the Board of Health • Joan Whitman was reappointed to the Housing Authority Board • Cordelia Harbut was reappointed to the Parking Authority Board • Greg Doyle was reappointed to the Tree Board • Anthony Barrett was reappointed to the Urban County Arts Review Board

The appointments covered a diverse range of municipal functions, from public health and housing to arts, recreation, and crime prevention. Multiple appointments were made to Bluegrass Crime Stoppers and CASA of Lexington, indicating expanded participation in these community organizations. The mix of new appointments and reappointments suggests both continuity of experienced members and fresh perspectives on various boards and commissions.

Williams Syndrome Awareness Month

2:00

Mayor Gorton presented Proclamation 0258-19 declaring May as Williams Syndrome Awareness Month in Lexington. The proclamation was made in recognition of the need to raise awareness about Williams syndrome, a rare genetic condition.

The Holloway family was present at the meeting to receive the proclamation. Doug Holloway served as a key speaker during the presentation, representing families affected by Williams syndrome in the community.

The proclamation was approved without debate, demonstrating the city's commitment to supporting awareness efforts for rare genetic conditions and the families who are impacted by them. The formal declaration aims to increase public understanding of Williams syndrome and show solidarity with affected families in Lexington.

Recognition - Community Action Month

4:00

Mayor Gorton presented agenda item 0424-19, a proclamation declaring May 2019 as Community Action Month in Lexington. The proclamation recognized the ongoing efforts and contributions of the Community Action Council to the community.

Michelle Lee participated in the presentation alongside Mayor Gorton, though the specific details of her role or remarks were not detailed in the available materials.

The proclamation was presented as a formal recognition of the Community Action Council's work in serving Lexington residents. Community Action Month serves as an annual opportunity to highlight the organization's mission and impact on local families and individuals in need.

The proclamation was approved without recorded opposition or debate, reflecting the council's support for recognizing community organizations that provide essential services to residents.