Council Work Session

Summary

Meeting Overview

The Lexington-Fayette Urban County Council met on March 10, 2026, at 3:00 PM in the Council Chamber in Lexington, KY, with Mayor Linda Gorton presiding. The meeting included 6 agenda items covering a range of municipal business, including budget amendments, new business, mayoral appointments, donations, and procurements. One public comment was heard on agenda items at the start of the meeting. Across the session, 7 motions and votes were taken, with the majority of substantive agenda items resulting in approval.

Attendance

All 15 council members were present at the March 10, 2026 meeting. No members were absent or late.

Present: Wu, Brown, Ellinger II, Morton, Lynch, Eblen, Curtis, Sheehan, Higgins-Hord, Hale, Beasley, Baxter, Sevigny, Reynolds, and Boone.

Votes and Decisions

All seven motions brought before the Council on March 10, 2026 passed by voice vote. No roll call votes were taken, so individual yea/nay counts are not available.

• Approval of the docket 1:00 — Moved by Council Member Sevigny, seconded by Council Member Curtis. Passed by voice vote.

• Approval of the March 3, 2026 Work Session Table of Motions 2:01 — Moved by Council Member Ellinger, seconded by Council Member Curtis. Passed by voice vote.

• Approval of budget amendments 2:34 — Moved by Council Member Sheehan, seconded by Council Member Baxter. Passed by voice vote.

• Approval of new business 3:04 — Moved by Council Member Baxter, seconded by Vice Mayor Wu. Passed by voice vote.

• Approval of mayoral appointments 10:33 — Moved by Vice Mayor Wu, seconded by Council Member Curtis. Passed by voice vote.

• Approval of donations 10:33 — Moved by Council Member Reynolds, seconded by Council Member Curtis. Passed by voice vote.

• Approval of procurements 11:04 — Moved by Council Member Savigny, seconded by Council Member Curtis. Passed by voice vote.

Budget and Financial Actions

The Council addressed two financial items during the March 10, 2026 meeting, covering a grant acceptance and a capital project appropriation.

• Kentucky Office of Highway Safety Grant (Resolution 0191-26): The Council considered a grant of $231,310 from the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet through the Kentucky Office of Highway Safety. Resolution 0191-26 authorized the acceptance of these funds, which are designated for highway safety-related purposes.

• Courthouse Roof Replacement (Resolution 0201-26): The Council took up Resolution 0201-26, which involved an appropriation of $4,500,000 for the courthouse roof replacement project. This capital expenditure represents a significant infrastructure investment for the courthouse facility.

Together, the two items represent a combined total of approximately $4,731,310 in financial actions before the Council at this meeting.

Public Comment

One member of the public addressed the Council during the public comment period. 19:42

• Brittany Rothmeyer spoke regarding the solar proposals that had been discussed in the GGP meeting. She raised concerns about the proposals, emphasizing the importance of robust public engagement in the process. She also questioned whether the solar proposals were properly aligned with local plans.

No additional public comments were recorded for this meeting.

Appointments

The Council took action on appointments to various boards and commissions during the March 10, 2026 meeting. However, the available structured data does not include the specific names of individuals appointed or the particular boards and commissions to which they were assigned.

• Persons appointed: Various individuals
• Bodies/roles: Various boards and commissions
• Action taken: Appointed

For the complete list of appointees and their respective board or commission assignments, members of the public are encouraged to consult the official meeting minutes or agenda documentation for the March 10, 2026 Council meeting, which should contain the full details of each individual appointment.

Contested Items

• Solar Proposals: Community opposition was raised regarding solar proposals considered at the March 10, 2026 Council meeting. Concerns centered on two main issues: the lack of robust public engagement in the process, and questions about whether the proposals aligned with local plans. The structured data available does not specify the outcome of this item or identify the individual speakers involved in the debate.

Public Comment - Issues on Agenda

1:00

No public comments were made on issues on the agenda.

Budget Amendments

2:34

The Council took up a resolution on budget amendments covering various projects and initiatives. Council Member Sheehan and Council Member Baxter were the key speakers during this agenda item.

The resolution was approved by the Council.

*Note: Detailed information about the specific projects, dollar amounts, concerns raised, and the substance of the discussion is not available in the provided data for this agenda item.*

New Business

3:04

The Council took up New Business, during which members considered various authorizations and agreements. Council Member Baxter and Vice Mayor Wu were the key speakers during this portion of the meeting.

The Council approved the new business items presented.

*Note: The available data for this agenda item is limited. Specific details about the individual authorizations and agreements considered, the substance of any debate or concerns raised, and the precise votes recorded are not available in the provided materials.*

Communications from the Mayor - Appointments

10:33

The Council took up mayoral appointments to various boards and commissions. The appointments were presented for Council consideration and approval.

Vice Mayor Wu and Council Member Curtis were the key speakers during this portion of the meeting. The Council moved to approve the mayoral appointments as presented.

The appointments were approved by the Council.

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*Note: The available meeting data does not include the specific names of appointees, the boards or commissions to which they were appointed, or details of any discussion or debate that may have occurred. Readers seeking the full list of appointments are encouraged to consult the official meeting agenda or minutes for the March 10, 2026 Council meeting.*

Communications from the Mayor - Donations

10:33

The Council took up the matter of donations as recommended by the Mayor. Council Members Reynolds and Curtis were the key speakers on this agenda item.

The resolution was approved by the Council as presented.

*Note: Detailed information about the specific donations discussed, any debate or concerns raised, and the vote tally are not available in the provided record for this agenda item.*

Communications from the Mayor - Procurements

11:04

The Council took up the Communications from the Mayor regarding Procurements, considering items recommended for approval by the Mayor.

Council Members Savigny and Curtis were the key speakers during this portion of the meeting. The Council moved to approve the procurements as recommended.

The item was approved by the Council.

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*Note: The available meeting data for this agenda item is limited. Specific procurement contracts, vendors, dollar amounts, and any debate or concerns raised are not reflected in the extracted record. Readers seeking full details are encouraged to consult the original meeting transcript or agenda documents beginning at timestamp 11:04.*