Council Work Session

Summary

Meeting Overview

The Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government held a Council Work Session on May 2, 2023, at 3:00 PM in the Council Chamber, with Mayor Linda Gorton presiding. The meeting addressed 10 agenda items covering various municipal business including zoning matters, budget amendments, and administrative approvals. Council members took 11 votes during the session, approving items related to requested rezonings and docket approval, budget amendments, new business items, continuing business and presentations, the mayor's report, and price contract bid recommendations. No public comments were recorded during either the designated comment periods for issues on the agenda or issues not on the agenda, though both comment periods were included as informational agenda items.

Attendance

All council members were present for the May 2, 2023 meeting.

Present: • Mayor Linda Gorton • Plomin • LeGris • Reynolds • Wu • Gray • Sevigny • Ellinger • Sheehan • Baxter • J. Brown • Fogle • Monarrez • F. Brown

Absent: None

Late: None

Votes and Decisions

The council conducted eleven votes during the May 2, 2023 meeting, with all motions passing unanimously.

Meeting Records and Administrative Items • Motion by Plomin, seconded by LeGris, to approve the April 27, 2023 Council meeting docket - passed unanimously • Motion by Gray, seconded by Sevigny, to approve the April 18, 2023 work session summary - passed unanimously

Budget and Financial Matters • Motion by Ellinger, seconded by Sheehan, to approve budget amendments - passed unanimously • Motion by J. Brown, seconded by Ellinger, to postpone budget journal 140645-46 to the May 2, 2023 work session - passed unanimously • Motion by Baxter, seconded by LeGris, to approve new business - passed unanimously

Neighborhood Development Funds • Motion by Ellinger, seconded by Sheehan, to approve neighborhood development funds - passed unanimously • Motion by LeGris, seconded by Ellinger, to amend the NDF list to increase the amount to Arts Connect to $1,000 - passed unanimously

Capital Projects and Mayor's Report • Motion by Reynolds, seconded by Plomin, to approve council capital projects - passed unanimously • Motion by Wu, seconded by Fogle, to approve the Mayor's Report - passed unanimously • Motion by Baxter, seconded by Gray, to approve the Mayor's Report price contract bid recommendations - passed unanimously

Meeting Adjournment • Motion by Fogle, seconded by Gray, to adjourn the meeting - passed unanimously

All votes were conducted as voice votes with unanimous consent. No roll call votes were taken, and no council members voted against any of the presented motions or abstained from voting.

Budget and Financial Actions

The council approved several significant financial commitments totaling over $1.6 million across various city departments and services.

The largest expenditure was $984,328.62 for the purchase of three Emergency Care Units from EXCELLANCE, INC. under resolution L0370-23. This represents a major investment in emergency medical equipment for the city.

Two separate agreements were established with Adapt Pharma as the sole source provider of nasal Narcan. The first contract (L0460-23) totaled $171,570, while the second (L0462-23) was for $65,550, bringing the combined Narcan procurement to $237,120.

The city approved $275,000 for the acquisition of approximately 0.35 acres of property located at 299 Southland Drive under resolution L0441-23.

A new Public Information Officer position was created within Community Corrections through budget amendment L0444-23, with an associated cost of $96,975.09.

Several community event contracts were also approved: • $40,000 agreement with the Lexington Philharmonic for a Patriotic Concert (L0435-23) • $18,000 contract with Pyrotecnico Fireworks for the July 4th fireworks display (L0437-23) • $1,000 Purchase of Service Agreement with Frontrunners Lexington for the Pride Run 5K event (L0459-23)

These financial actions demonstrate the city's commitment to emergency services, public safety through overdose prevention, property acquisition, staffing enhancements, and community programming. The emergency medical equipment and Narcan purchases represent the largest investments in public health and safety infrastructure.

Public Comment - Issues on Agenda

During the May 2, 2023 meeting, a public comment period was held to allow community members to address issues listed on the meeting agenda. This agenda item provided an opportunity for public participation on matters scheduled for discussion or action during the session.

The meeting record indicates that public comments were invited on agenda-related issues, though no specific speakers or comments were documented in the available materials. This represents a standard procedural element of the meeting designed to ensure public input on governmental matters before official deliberations begin.

The public comment period serves as an important mechanism for community engagement, allowing residents and stakeholders to voice their perspectives, concerns, or support regarding items the governing body planned to address. This format typically precedes formal discussion and voting on agenda items, ensuring that public input is considered as part of the decision-making process.

No specific outcomes or actions resulted from this agenda item, as it was informational in nature and designed to facilitate public participation rather than generate formal decisions. The item concluded with the completion of any public comments received, allowing the meeting to proceed to substantive agenda matters.

Requested Rezonings/ Docket Approval

The council addressed the approval of the docket for an upcoming council meeting during this agenda item. The discussion involved key participation from council members Plomin and LeGris.

The item was presented as a resolution requiring council action to formally approve the meeting docket. While specific details of the docket contents were not provided in the available materials, this type of agenda item typically involves reviewing and authorizing the list of items to be considered at a future council meeting.

The council proceeded with the approval process, with Plomin and LeGris serving as the primary speakers during the discussion. No significant concerns or objections were noted during the deliberation of this procedural matter.

Outcome: The council approved the docket for the upcoming council meeting.

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

Approval of Summary

The council considered approval of the summary from their previous work session. Council members Gray and Sevigny participated in the discussion of this agenda item.

The council voted to approve the summary of the previous work session. No specific details about the content of the summary or any discussion points were provided in the available materials.

The item was approved by the council.

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

Budget Amendments

The council considered and approved various budget amendments during the meeting. Council members Ellinger and Sheehan were the key speakers who participated in the discussion of these financial adjustments.

The agenda item was presented as a resolution requiring council approval. While the specific details of the individual budget amendments were not captured in the available meeting data, the council ultimately voted to approve the proposed changes to the municipal budget.

The discussion involved input from multiple council members, with Ellinger and Sheehan taking leading roles in addressing the amendments. The nature of their comments, any specific concerns raised about the budget modifications, or details about the amounts and departments affected by these amendments were not detailed in the extracted meeting information.

Following the presentation and discussion, the council voted to approve the budget amendments as proposed. The resolution passed, allowing the approved financial adjustments to take effect.

*Note: Specific transcript timestamps and detailed discussion points were not available in the source materials for this agenda item.*

New Business

The council addressed new business items during this portion of the meeting. Council members Baxter and LeGris served as the key speakers for the discussion of these matters.

The council ultimately approved the new business items that were presented, though the specific details of what was discussed, the nature of the items considered, or any debate that may have occurred were not captured in the available meeting documentation.

Outcome: Approved

*Note: Specific transcript timestamps and detailed discussion points were not available in the source materials for this agenda item.*

Continuing Business/ Presentations

The council addressed neighborhood development funds and capital projects during this portion of the meeting. Four council members participated in the discussion: Ellinger, Sheehan, Reynolds, and Plomin.

The presentation focused on ongoing capital projects and the allocation of neighborhood development funds. Council members engaged in discussion regarding these municipal investments and their impact on local communities.

The agenda item was approved following the council's deliberation on the presented materials and discussion among the participating members.

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

Mayor's Report

Mayor Wu presented her report to the council during the May 2, 2023 meeting. The report was subsequently approved by the council following the presentation.

The discussion involved Mayor Wu as the primary presenter, with Councilor Fogle also participating in the proceedings.

The council voted to approve the Mayor's Report as presented.

*Note: Specific details of the report's contents and discussion points were not available in the provided meeting materials. Transcript timestamps were not available for this agenda item.*

Mayor's Report - Price Contract Bid Recommendations

The council reviewed and considered the Mayor's recommendations regarding price contract bid awards during the May 2, 2023 meeting. The presentation focused on contract bidding decisions that required council approval.

Key speakers during this agenda item included Baxter and Gray, who participated in the discussion of the Mayor's bid recommendations. The specific details of which contracts were under consideration, the bidding companies involved, and the monetary values of the recommended awards were not detailed in the available meeting materials.

The council proceeded to vote on the Mayor's price contract bid recommendations as presented. Following discussion among the council members, the recommendations were approved, allowing the recommended contractors to proceed with their awarded contracts.

This approval represents the council's endorsement of the Mayor's evaluation process and contractor selections for the price contracts in question. The successful passage of these recommendations enables the city to move forward with the contracted services or projects as planned.

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

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 transcript timestamp or detailed information about individual speakers or comments was available in the provided materials. The item was categorized as informational, indicating that no formal action was taken in response to the public comments 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 agenda item serves to maintain transparency and provide citizens with a forum to raise concerns or share information with elected officials on topics that may not have been formally scheduled for discussion.

Adjournment

The meeting was brought to a close with a motion to adjourn. Key speakers during this final agenda item included Fogle and Gray, who participated in the procedural conclusion of the session.

The adjournment motion was approved, formally ending the meeting proceedings. No specific concerns or debate were recorded regarding the adjournment itself, as this represents the standard procedural conclusion for government meetings.

The successful approval of the adjournment motion allowed the meeting to conclude in an orderly manner, with all participants released from their official duties for the session.