Council Work Session

Summary

Meeting Overview

The Lexington-Fayette Urban County Council convened on November 19, 2019, at 3:00 PM in Lexington, Kentucky, with the Mayor presiding over the session. The Council addressed two primary agenda items during the meeting, both of which were approved through formal votes. The meeting included one public comment period, allowing community members to address the Council on matters of local concern.

The Council's business focused on two distinct areas of municipal governance. First, they considered a Zone Map Amendment for the Pensacola Park Neighborhood, which received approval from the Council members. Second, they addressed Police Disciplinary Hearing Scheduling matters, which also gained the Council's approval. Both items required formal motions and votes, resulting in a total of two recorded votes during the session.

The meeting provided an opportunity for public participation, with one citizen comment heard by the Council. This public input component reflects the Council's commitment to maintaining open dialogue with Lexington-Fayette residents on municipal matters. Overall, the session demonstrated efficient governance, with both agenda items successfully moving through the approval process, addressing both zoning concerns in a specific neighborhood and administrative matters related to police department procedures.

Attendance

The following Council members were present at the meeting:

• Jessica Winters
• Keith Horn
• Vice Mayor Kaye
• Council Member McKern
• Council Member Bledsoe
• Council Member Evans
• Council Member Ellinger
• Council Member Farmer
• Council Member Gibbs
• Council Member Massotti
• Council Member Plowman
• Council Member Lamb
• Council Member Brown
• Council Member James Brown
• Council Member Reynolds

No Council members were reported as absent or late for this meeting. All scheduled participants were in attendance.

*Note: The attendance record shows Council Member Bledsoe listed twice in the present members list, which may indicate a data recording issue in the original meeting documentation.*

Votes and Decisions

The Council took two votes during this meeting, both passing by voice vote.

Motion to Schedule Special Council Meeting 30:00 Council Member McKern made a motion to schedule a special council meeting for a police disciplinary hearing on February 19th, 2020 at 9 a.m. The motion was seconded by Council Member Ellinger and passed by voice vote.

Motion to Approve Docket as Amended 60:00 Council Member Farmer moved to approve the docket as amended. Council Member Ellinger seconded the motion, which passed by voice vote.

Both votes were conducted as voice votes rather than roll call votes, so individual council member positions were not recorded. No opposition or abstentions were noted for either motion.

Budget and Financial Actions

The Council addressed one financial matter during this meeting involving substance abuse program funding.

• Substance Abuse Program Funding Amendment - The Council considered an amendment related to funding for Shepherd's House substance abuse programs. The specific dollar amount and resolution identifier were not provided in the available meeting materials.

*Note: Complete financial details including specific dollar amounts and resolution numbers were not available in the source materials for this meeting summary.*

Public Comment

The public comment period featured one speaker addressing zoning matters in the Pensacola Park area.

Jessica Winters spoke on behalf of the Pensacola Park Neighborhood Association regarding a Zone Map Amendment proposal to create a historic district overlay for the Pensacola Park Neighborhood 3:00. Winters represented the neighborhood association's position on this zoning initiative that would establish historic preservation protections for the area.

The public comment period focused exclusively on land use and zoning issues, with community representatives advocating for historic preservation measures in their neighborhood.

Contested Items

The Council meeting featured one contested item involving procedural disagreements over scheduling.

Police Disciplinary Hearing Scheduling

Council members engaged in a procedural dispute regarding the timing of a police disciplinary hearing. The disagreement centered on determining the appropriate start time for the hearing, with members debating the most suitable scheduling arrangement.

During the discussion, amendments were proposed to modify the original motion's specified start time. The nature of the dispute was procedural rather than substantive, focusing on logistical considerations for when the hearing should commence.

The outcome involved amendments being made to adjust the hearing's start time from what was initially proposed in the motion. While the specific individuals involved in proposing or supporting the amendments were not detailed in the available information, the matter was resolved through the amendment process, allowing the Council to reach agreement on the scheduling issue.

This procedural dispute demonstrates the Council's attention to ensuring proper scheduling arrangements for important matters such as police disciplinary proceedings, even when it requires debate and modification of original proposals.

Zone Map Amendment for Pensacola Park Neighborhood

3:00

The Council discussed an ordinance to create a historic district overlay for the Pensacola Park Neighborhood through a zone map amendment. Jessica Winters served as the key speaker presenting this item to the Council.

The proposed amendment has already received approval from various planning bodies prior to reaching the Council for final consideration. The historic district overlay designation would provide additional protections and guidelines for the neighborhood's historic character and architectural features.

The ordinance was approved by the Council, establishing the historic district overlay for the Pensacola Park Neighborhood area.

*Note: Limited transcript details were available for this agenda item. The summary is based on the structured data provided.*

Police Disciplinary Hearing Scheduling

30:00

The Council discussed scheduling for an upcoming police disciplinary hearing during this agenda item. Keith Horn served as the key speaker for this discussion.

The primary focus of the discussion centered on establishing a specific date and time for the disciplinary hearing to proceed. Horn presented a motion to schedule the hearing for February 19th, 2020 at 9:00 a.m.

The Council approved the motion to set the police disciplinary hearing for the proposed date and time. This scheduling decision allows the disciplinary process to move forward according to the established timeline.

The discussion appeared to be procedural in nature, focusing on the logistics of scheduling rather than the substance of the disciplinary matter itself. The approval of the February 19th date ensures that all parties involved will have adequate notice of when the hearing will take place.