Stormwater Stakeholders Advisory Committee

Summary

Meeting Overview

The Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government held a committee meeting on June 4, 2021. The meeting included four agenda items, all presented for informational purposes: Residential Permeable Driveway Retrofit, Trees as a Stormwater BMP, East Hickman Creek Watershed Monitoring, and Erosion and Sediment Control Issues. One motion was brought before the committee during the meeting. No public comments were heard during this session.

Attendance

The following individuals were present at the Committee meeting on June 4, 2021:

• Eileen Burke
• Scott Pfeiffer
• Jennifer
• Richard Walker
• Mack Hall
• Corey Bloyd
• Bert Brimley
• Ken Cook
• Doug Burton
• Charlie Martin

No members were absent or late.

Votes and Decisions

The Committee took the following action during the June 4, 2021 meeting:

Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes

The Committee voted to approve the minutes from the last meeting 1:05. The motion was made by a Councilmember and seconded by Eileen. The vote passed unanimously with no opposing votes or abstentions recorded.

Contested Items

Erosion and Sediment Control on LFUCG Capital Projects

Ken Cook raised concerns about erosion and sediment control practices being implemented on Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government (LFUCG) capital projects. This topic generated heated discussion among committee members.

The disagreement centered on inspection protocols and compliance procedures related to erosion and sediment control measures. Cook's criticism prompted responses from Doug Burton and Charlie Martin, who engaged in discussion about how these practices were being monitored and enforced across LFUCG capital projects.

The specific outcome of this discussion is not detailed in the available meeting records.

Residential Permeable Driveway Retrofit

Eileen Burke and Scott Pfeiffer presented information on a driveway replacement project utilizing permeable surfaces for stormwater management 1:35.

Project Overview

The presenters discussed a residential driveway retrofit designed to incorporate permeable surface materials. This approach aims to address stormwater management by allowing water to infiltrate through the driveway surface rather than creating runoff.

Key Points Discussed

The presentation highlighted several benefits of permeable driveway surfaces, including improved stormwater management and environmental advantages. However, the presenters also addressed challenges associated with implementing this type of project.

Concerns Raised

Permitting issues were identified as a significant obstacle to the project's completion. Additionally, the presenters discussed environmental impacts related to the driveway retrofit work.

Outcome

This agenda item was presented for informational purposes to the Committee.

Trees as a Stormwater BMP

Richard Walker presented information on how trees are accounted for in the stormwater manual, with a focus on their role as a best management practice (BMP) for stormwater management 32:19.

The presentation covered three main areas:

• Hydrology — How trees affect water movement and runoff patterns
• Green Infrastructure — The integration of trees into stormwater management systems
• Riparian Buffers — The function of trees in protecting water resources along stream corridors

Walker explained the impact of trees on runoff volume and soil conditions, demonstrating how trees contribute to reducing stormwater runoff through infiltration and other hydrological processes.

This was an informational presentation with no formal action or debate recorded. The discussion provided the committee with technical background on how trees function within the stormwater management framework and their value as a natural infrastructure solution.

East Hickman Creek Watershed Monitoring

58:56

Mack Hall, Corey Bloyd, and Bert Brimley presented the results of the East Hickman Creek watershed monitoring program to the Committee. The presentation covered three primary areas of focus: water quality assessment, stream corridor characterization, and illicit discharge detection.

The presenters provided findings from the ongoing monitoring efforts in the East Hickman Creek watershed. The presentation was informational in nature, designed to update the Committee on the status and results of the watershed monitoring initiative.

No specific concerns or debate items were documented from this agenda item. The Committee received the presentation as an informational update on the watershed monitoring program's activities and findings.

Erosion and Sediment Control Issues

Ken Cook raised concerns about erosion and sediment control practices on LFUCG capital projects during this discussion 1:46:36. Cook cited specific examples of issues observed on various projects and highlighted gaps in current inspection protocols.

Key Speakers: - Ken Cook - Doug Burton - Charlie Martin

Issues Raised:

Ken Cook presented concerns regarding how erosion and sediment control measures are being implemented and monitored across LFUCG capital projects. He referenced particular examples to illustrate the problems and suggested that current inspection procedures may not be adequately addressing these issues.

Outcome:

The discussion was informational in nature, with no formal action items or decisions made. The committee received Cook's concerns and the input from other speakers for consideration.