Urban County Council

Summary

Meeting Overview

The Urban County Council met on June 4, 2026, at 6:00 PM in Council Chambers in Lexington, KY, with Linda Gorton presiding. The meeting included 3 agenda items spanning a range of topics, from a community milestone recognition to a public land use hearing and a zoning decision. Over the course of the meeting, the Council took 4 votes, heard 1 public comment, and received 2 informational presentations. The one action item on the agenda — an ordinance to rezone property at 3433 Country Club Dr. from R-1T to B-1 — was approved by the Council.

Attendance

The following 12 members were present at the June 4, 2026 Council meeting:

• Beasley, Boone, Brown, Curtis, Eblen, Ellinger, Hale, Lynch, Morton, Reynolds, Sevigny, Sheehan

Two members were absent:

• Elliot-Baxter, Higgins-Hord

No members were recorded as late.

Votes and Decisions

The Council took four votes during the June 4, 2026 meeting, with all measures passing unanimously.

• Motion 0479-26 — Approval of May 28, 2026 Meeting Minutes 0:05: Moved by Ellinger, seconded by Sheehan. The minutes passed by voice vote, 12–0. Voting in favor: Beasley, Boone, Brown, Curtis, Eblen, Ellinger, Hale, Lynch, Morton, Reynolds, Sevigny, and Sheehan.

• Approval of Ordinances on Second Reading 0:14: Moved by Reynolds, seconded by Curtis. The ordinances passed by roll call vote, 12–0. Voting in favor: Morton, Reynolds, Sevigny, Sheehan, Beasley, Boone, Brown, Curtis, Eblen, Ellinger, Hale, and Lynch. No members voted against.

• Approval of Resolutions on Second Reading 0:28: Moved by Curtis, seconded by Sheehan. The resolutions passed by roll call vote, 12–0. Voting in favor: Morton, Reynolds, Sevigny, Sheehan, Beasley, Boone, Brown, Curtis, Eblen, Ellinger, Hale, and Lynch. No members voted against.

• Motion 0487-26 — Second Reading of a Resolution for the HANDS Program Grant 0:37: Moved by Reynolds, seconded by Sheehan. The resolution passed by roll call vote, 12–0. Voting in favor: Morton, Reynolds, Sevigny, Sheehan, Beasley, Boone, Brown, Curtis, Eblen, Ellinger, Hale, and Lynch. No members voted against.

All four measures passed without opposition or abstention.

Budget and Financial Actions

The Council considered three financial actions at the June 4, 2026 meeting, covering infrastructure, energy, and social services expenditures.

• Resolution 0380-26 authorizes a contract of $22,890 with GRW Engineers, Inc. for design services related to the Town Branch WWTP Dewatering Pump Station Improvements. This contract supports ongoing work at the wastewater treatment facility.

• Resolution 0422-26 authorizes a contract of $35,189.75 with Solar Energy Solutions, LLC for the installation of a roof-mounted solar photovoltaic system at the Black & Williams Gymnasium. The project represents a capital investment in renewable energy infrastructure at the municipal facility.

• Resolution 0418-26 authorizes $177,750 in additional funding to the Community Action Council for Lexington-Fayette, Bourbon, Harrison, and Nicholas Counties, Inc. for the continued operation of Temporary Winter Motel Shelter Services. This supplemental contract expands support for the shelter program beyond its previously approved funding level.

Combined, the three actions total approximately $235,829.75 in authorized expenditures across utility infrastructure, energy improvements, and social services.

Public Comment

During the June 4, 2026 Council meeting, one item was opened for public comment: the Red Mile Road Tax Increment Financing Plan 12:32. No members of the public came forward to speak on the matter, and no comments were submitted regarding this agenda item.

Appointments

The Council took action on several appointments to city boards and commissions during the June 4, 2026 meeting.

Airport Board of Directors - Clay Angelucci was reappointed to the Airport Board of Directors. - Thomas Ziegler was appointed to the Airport Board of Directors.

Planning Commission - Molly Davis was reappointed to the Planning Commission. - Larry Forester was reappointed to the Planning Commission. - Bruce Nicol was reappointed to the Planning Commission.

In total, the Council confirmed five appointments across the two bodies. Four of the five actions were reappointments, with Thomas Ziegler's appointment to the Airport Board of Directors being the only new appointment made at this meeting.

Mulberry & Lime 25th Anniversary

Agenda Item 0492-26 | 7:51

Mayor Linda Gorton recognized Mary, the owner of Mulberry & Lime, during a presentation celebrating the store's 25th anniversary. As part of the recognition, Mayor Gorton proclaimed June 4, 2026, as Mulberry & Lime Day in Lexington.

This was an informational, ceremonial item with no debate or concerns raised. The item served as a formal acknowledgment of the business milestone.

Public Hearing: Red Mile Road Tax Increment Financing (TIF)

11:59

The Council held a public hearing on agenda item 0399-26, concerning the proposed expansion of the Red Mile Development Area for Tax Increment Financing (TIF) purposes.

Linda Gorton presided over the hearing. The item was presented as informational in nature, focused on the potential expansion of the designated Red Mile Development Area under the TIF framework.

• No public comments were submitted or offered during the hearing.
• The item was informational only; no vote or formal action was taken at this meeting.

Tax Increment Financing is a tool that allows future increases in property tax revenue generated within a designated development area to be used to fund public improvements or incentivize development within that area. The hearing represents a required procedural step in the TIF process, providing an opportunity for public input on the proposed boundary expansion before any further action is taken by the Council.

The hearing concluded without debate or discussion from Council members beyond what was necessary to open and close the public comment period.

Ordinance changing the zone from R-1T to B-1 at 3433 Country Club Dr.

13:12

The Council took up agenda item 0411-26, an ordinance to rezone the property at 3433 Country Club Dr. from R-1T (Townhouse Residential) to B-1 (Neighborhood Business).

The ordinance was read into the record, formally initiating the change in zoning classification for the subject property. No key speakers were identified in the available record for this item, and no specific debate, public comment, or concerns were documented in connection with the proposal.

The Council approved the ordinance.