Council Work Session

Summary

Meeting Overview

The Lexington-Fayette Urban County Council convened on March 1, 2022, at 3:00 PM in the Council Chamber at 200 E. Main St, Lexington, KY 40507, with Mayor Linda Gorton presiding. The council addressed 10 agenda items during the session, covering a range of municipal business including zoning matters, budget amendments, and administrative approvals.

The council took 8 formal votes throughout the meeting, approving several key items including requested rezonings and docket approval, budget amendments, new business items, and the mayor's report. The meeting also included informational segments for continuing business and presentations, as well as council reports from members.

Two public comment periods were scheduled on the agenda - one for issues related to agenda items and another for issues not on the agenda - though no public comments were recorded during either session. The meeting concluded with a formal adjournment motion that was approved by the council.

Attendance

The following members were present at the March 1, 2022 meeting:

Present: • Kay • Moloney • Ellinger • J. Brown • McCurn • LeGris • Lamb • Sheehan • Kloiber • F. Brown • Baxter • Bledsoe • Reynolds • Plomin

Absent: • Worley

No members arrived late to the meeting. A total of 14 members were present and 1 member was absent.

Votes and Decisions

The Council conducted eight votes during the March 1, 2022 meeting, with all but one passing unanimously.

February 17, 2022 Council Meeting Docket Approval Motion by Ellinger, seconded by Kay. Passed unanimously 14-0. All 14 council members (Kay, Moloney, Ellinger, J. Brown, McCurn, LeGris, Lamb, Sheehan, Kloiber, F. Brown, Baxter, Bledsoe, Reynolds, and Plomin) voted in favor.

February 8, 2022 Work Session Summary Approval Motion by Sheehan, seconded by Plomin. Passed unanimously 14-0 with all members voting in favor.

Budget Amendments Approval Motion by Kay, seconded by Reynolds. Passed unanimously 14-0 with all members voting in favor.

New Business Amendment Motion by Plomin, seconded by McCurn to remove item F from new business and place it into the General Government & Social Services Committee. This was the only non-unanimous vote of the meeting, passing 13-1 on a roll call vote. Reynolds cast the sole dissenting vote, while the other 13 members voted in favor.

New Business Approval (As Amended) Motion by Plomin, seconded by Sheehan. Following the amendment, the new business items passed unanimously 14-0.

Neighborhood Development Funds Approval Motion by Ellinger, seconded by McCurn. Passed unanimously 14-0 with all members voting in favor.

Mayor's Report Approval Motion by Lamb, seconded by Ellinger. Passed unanimously 14-0 with all members voting in favor.

Adjournment Motion by Baxter, seconded by Sheehan. Passed unanimously 14-0 with all members voting in favor.

All 14 council members were present and voting throughout the meeting. No transcript timestamps were available for these votes.

Budget and Financial Actions

The council addressed nine financial items totaling over $2.6 million in expenditures, grants, and agreements during the March 1, 2022 meeting.

Purchases and Contracts

The council authorized establishing Cummins Sales and Service as a sole source vendor for fire apparatus replacement parts and repairs, with spending authority up to $80,000 (Resolution 0200-22). Additionally, they approved a no-cost Site Specific Agreement with the Jessamine South Elkhorn Water District and Ball Homes, LLC, to provide sanitary sewer conveyance and treatment capacity (Resolution 0202-22).

A significant labor agreement was authorized with the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees, Local 2785, representing Lieutenants and Captains in the Division of Community Corrections, valued at $275,000 (Resolution 0218-22).

Infrastructure Grants

Two Class B Infrastructure Incentive Grants for stormwater quality projects were approved. Colt Engineering, Inc. d/b/a Thoroughbred Engineering received authorization for $178,675 (Resolution 0204-22), while Lexington Center Corporation was awarded $299,874 for similar projects (Resolution 0205-22).

Federal and State Funding

The council authorized acceptance of $640,000 in federal funds for the design phase of the Liberty Road Improvements Project (Resolution 0206-22) and approved submitting applications for $866,976 in FY 2023 Transportation Planning Activities funding (Resolution 0208-22).

Emergency Services Technology

Two grant applications to the Kentucky 911 Services Board were authorized: $298,787.11 for updating Solacom Internet Protocol Selective Routers (Resolution 0209-22) and $5,616 for Guardian Messenger services (Resolution 0211-22).

These financial actions demonstrate the council's focus on infrastructure improvements, emergency services enhancement, and strategic partnerships to support municipal operations and community development.

Public Comment - Issues on Agenda

During the March 1, 2022 meeting, the governing body opened the floor for public comments specifically related to items listed on the meeting agenda. This agenda item provided an opportunity for community members to address the board or council regarding matters scheduled for discussion or action during the session.

No specific speakers or comments were recorded in the available meeting documentation for this public comment period. The item was designated as informational in nature, indicating that it served as a formal opportunity for public input rather than requiring any specific action or decision from the governing body.

This type of public comment period is typically structured to allow residents and stakeholders to share their perspectives, concerns, or support regarding agenda items before official deliberation begins. The format helps ensure transparency and public participation in the governmental decision-making process.

The outcome of this agenda item was informational, meaning the governing body received any public input provided without taking formal action in response to the comments during this portion of the meeting.

Requested Rezonings/ Docket Approval

The council considered approval of the docket for the February 17, 2022 Council meeting during this agenda item. The discussion involved key speakers Ellinger and Kay, who addressed the proposed docket contents.

The council ultimately approved the docket as presented. No specific details about the contents of the docket, concerns raised during discussion, or the nature of any debate were available in the meeting materials.

The approval allows the items included in the February 17, 2022 docket to proceed through the council's review process according to standard procedures.

*Note: Specific transcript timestamps were not available for this agenda item.*

Approval of Summary

The council considered approval of the summary from the February 8, 2022 Work Session. Council members Sheehan and Plomin participated in the discussion of this agenda item.

The council voted to approve the summary of the February 8, 2022 Work Session without any recorded objections or significant debate. This represents standard procedural business where the council formally accepts the written record of their previous meeting discussions and decisions.

The approval allows the February 8, 2022 Work Session summary to become part of the official municipal record. Work session summaries typically capture key discussion points, decisions made, and action items from less formal council meetings where detailed planning and policy discussions occur.

Outcome: Approved

Budget Amendments

The council considered and approved various budget amendments during the meeting. The discussion was led by key speakers Kay and Reynolds, though specific details about the nature of the amendments or the amounts involved were not provided in the available meeting materials.

The agenda item was presented as a resolution requiring council action. While the specific content of the budget amendments was not detailed in the extracted information, the council ultimately voted to approve the proposed changes.

Outcome: The budget amendments were approved by the council.

*Note: Specific transcript timestamps, amendment details, and discussion points were not available in the provided meeting materials for this agenda item.*

New Business

The council addressed new business items during this portion of the meeting. The discussion involved several key speakers including Council members Plomin, Sheehan, and McCurn.

During the deliberations, the council made amendments to the new business items under consideration. As part of the discussion, one specific item was moved to the General Government & Social Services Committee for further review and consideration.

Following the discussion and amendments, the council voted to approve the new business items as amended. The approval represents the successful completion of this agenda item, with the understanding that the item referred to committee will be addressed through that separate process.

The specific details of the individual new business items, the nature of the amendments made, and the rationale for moving one item to committee were not detailed in the available meeting materials.

Continuing Business/ Presentations

During this portion of the meeting, the council addressed ongoing business matters and received committee updates. The discussion centered on two main topics: neighborhood development funds and a committee report.

Council members Ellinger, McCurn, and J. Brown served as the primary speakers during this segment. The conversation included discussion of neighborhood development funds, though specific details about funding amounts, eligible projects, or allocation criteria were not detailed in the available materials.

Additionally, the council received a summary report from the Environmental Quality & Public Works Committee meeting. J. Brown appeared to provide this committee update, though the specific contents of the committee's recent activities and any recommendations were not specified in the source materials.

This agenda item was informational in nature, with no formal votes or decisions recorded. The presentations served to keep council members informed about ongoing initiatives and committee work rather than requiring immediate action or policy decisions.

*Note: Specific transcript timestamps were not available for this agenda item, so readers should refer to the full meeting video for the complete discussion of these topics.*

Council Reports

Council members provided reports on various topics during this agenda item. However, the specific details of what was discussed, which council members presented reports, and the content of their presentations are not available in the provided materials.

This was an informational agenda item where no formal action was taken by the council.

*Note: Detailed information about the specific reports presented and their content was not available in the source materials provided.*

Mayor's Report

The Mayor's Report was presented during the March 1, 2022 meeting and received approval from the council.

The presentation involved key speakers Mayor Lamb and Councilmember Ellinger, though specific details of the report's contents were not provided in the available meeting materials.

Following the presentation, the council voted to approve the Mayor's Report without recorded objections or significant debate.

Outcome: Approved

*Note: Specific transcript timestamps and detailed content of the Mayor's Report were not available in the provided meeting materials.*

Public Comment - Issues Not on Agenda

The meeting included a designated period for public comments on issues not listed on the agenda. This agenda item provided an opportunity for community members to address the governing body on matters of public concern outside of the scheduled discussion topics.

No specific speakers, topics, or comments were documented in the available meeting materials for this public comment period. The item was designated as informational in nature, meaning no formal action was taken by the governing body in response to any comments that may have been received.

This type of public comment period is a standard component of government meetings, allowing for community input and ensuring public participation in the governmental process. The absence of documented comments may indicate either that no members of the public spoke during this portion of the meeting, or that specific details of the comments were not captured in the available summary materials.

The outcome was recorded as informational, consistent with the typical handling of general public comment periods where the governing body receives input but does not take immediate action on items raised during this portion of the meeting.

Adjournment

The meeting was brought to a close with a motion to adjourn. The key speakers involved in the adjournment process were Baxter and Sheehan.

The adjournment motion was approved, formally ending the meeting proceedings.

*Note: Specific transcript timestamps are not available for this agenda item.*