Council Work Session

Summary

Meeting Overview

The Lexington-Fayette Urban County Council met on June 24, 2025, at 3:00 PM in the Council Chamber on the second floor of the Government Center, with Mayor Linda Gorton presiding. The meeting featured three agenda items, all of which were informational in nature, including a presentation from the American Jail Manager Certification Association, a Community Paramedicine Recognition, and a Moosnick Service Award Recognition. The Council heard one public comment during the session and took a total of three votes. No legislative or policy actions were recorded among the agenda items, as the meeting was primarily dedicated to recognitions and informational presentations.

Attendance

The following members were present at the June 24, 2025 Council meeting:

• Wu
• Ellinger II
• Morton
• Lynch
• LeGris
• Curtis
• Sheehan
• Gray
• Hale
• Beasley
• Baxter
• Sevigny
• Reynolds
• Boone

Absent: Brown

No members were recorded as late.

Votes and Decisions

Three votes were taken during the June 24, 2025 Council meeting, all of which passed by voice vote. No roll call votes were recorded, so individual member tallies are not available.

• Agenda Reordering 0:02: Moved by Wu and seconded by Ellinger, the Council voted to move presentations to the top of the agenda. The motion passed by voice vote.

• Docket Approval 18:11: Moved by Reynolds and seconded by Gray, the Council voted to approve the docket. The motion passed by voice vote.

• New Business Approval 21:43: Moved by Ellinger and seconded by Baxter, the Council voted to approve new business. The motion passed by voice vote.

Budget and Financial Actions

The Council approved three financial actions at the June 24, 2025 meeting, covering law enforcement technology purchases and a workforce development contract.

Forensic Technology Purchases

• Resolution L0567-25 authorized the purchase of an iVe Forensic Vehicle System from Berla Corporation for $3,791. This system is used for forensic examination of vehicle data.

• Resolution L0580-25 authorized the purchase of DVR Examiner and AXIOM Essentials software from Magnet Forensics, LLC for $19,110. These tools support digital forensic investigations.

Workforce Development Contract

• Resolution L0582-25 authorized an agreement with Jubilee Jobs in the amount of $62,718.42 to support the WORK-Lexington program. Jubilee Jobs will serve as a partner in delivering workforce services under this initiative.

Combined, the three approved financial actions total approximately $85,619.42.

Public Comment

One member of the public addressed the Council during the public comment period.

• Rick Day spoke regarding concerns about the 2022 compensation study, questioning its fairness and transparency. Day cited specific examples of pay grade changes and promotions as part of his remarks. 58:38

American Jail Manager Certification Association Presentation

4:16

Mayor Linda Gorton and Major Jacob Crawford were the key speakers during this presentation, which recognized Major Jacob Crawford for his achievements and contributions to the American Jail Association.

The item was informational in nature, with Major Crawford being formally recognized before the Council. No debate or concerns were raised during this portion of the meeting.

Community Paramedicine Recognition

10:05

The Council received a recognition presentation honoring the Community Paramedicine team for receiving the Champion of Adult Maltreatment Prevention Award.

Key Speakers: - Mayor Linda Gorton - Chief Jason Wells

Mayor Linda Gorton and Chief Jason Wells participated in presenting the recognition to the Community Paramedicine team. The item was informational in nature, celebrating the team's achievement in receiving the Champion of Adult Maltreatment Prevention Award.

No debate or concerns were raised during this agenda item, as it served as a commendation of the team's work in the area of adult maltreatment prevention. The outcome was informational, with no votes or further action required by the Council.

Moosnick Service Award Recognition

14:50

Mayor Linda Gorton and Chief Jason Wells presented during this recognition segment, which honored the Lexington Fire Department for their work in increasing bystander CPR response rates in the community.

The item was informational in nature, with no vote or formal action taken by the Council. No concerns were raised during the presentation.