Stormwater Stakeholder Advisory Committee

Summary

Meeting Overview

The Stormwater Stakeholder Advisory Committee met on September 4, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the Phoenix Building, 3rd Floor Conference Room, with Mayor Linda Gorton presiding. The committee addressed seven agenda items during the session, including approval of previous meeting minutes and consideration of meeting dates for the upcoming year. The committee took two votes during the meeting and heard no public comments.

The meeting included four informational presentations covering stormwater and water quality topics. These presentations addressed the Town Branch Commons Case Study Investigation, Kentucky Watershed Watch's water quality monitoring and community engagement efforts, and the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government's (LFUCG) Water Quality Monitoring Program Update. The committee also discussed potential topics for future meetings and received announcements. Two formal approvals were granted: one for the minutes from the June 5, 2026 meeting and another for the meeting dates scheduled for 2027.

Attendance

The following members were present at the Committee meeting on September 4, 2026:

• Linda Gorton
• Mark Sanders
• Jordan Phemister
• Tricia Coakley
• Matt Call

No members were absent or late.

Votes and Decisions

The Committee held two votes during the September 4, 2026 meeting.

Approval of 06/05/2026 Minutes 1:00 The Committee voted to approve the minutes from the June 5, 2026 meeting. The motion passed by voice vote.

Approval of Meeting Dates for 2027 1:31:13 The Committee voted to approve the meeting dates for 2027. The motion passed by voice vote.

Approval of 06/05/2026 Minutes

1:00

The committee reviewed and approved the minutes from the June 5, 2026 meeting. The minutes were approved without noted objections or amendments.

Town Branch Commons Case Study Investigation

Jordan Phemister presented a case study on Town Branch Commons, focusing on the project's sustainability benefits and landscape performance 1:37.

Presentation Overview

The presentation examined Town Branch Commons as a case study, with particular emphasis on how the project demonstrates sustainable design principles and effective landscape management. The discussion was informational in nature, intended to provide the committee with detailed insights into the project's performance and outcomes.

Key Speaker

Jordan Phemister delivered the presentation and led the discussion on the case study findings.

Outcome

The agenda item concluded as an informational presentation, with no formal action or decision required from the committee at this time.

Kentucky Watershed Watch: Water Quality Monitoring and Community Engagement

Tricia Coakley presented information on Kentucky Watershed Watch and its work in water quality monitoring and community engagement 40:57.

Presenter - Tricia Coakley

Content The presentation focused on the role of Kentucky Watershed Watch in monitoring water quality and engaging communities in watershed protection efforts.

Outcome This agenda item was presented for informational purposes.

LFUCG's Water Quality Monitoring Program Update

Matt Call from Third Rock Consultants presented an update on the LFUCG's water quality monitoring program 1:14:37.

This agenda item was presented for informational purposes. The presentation covered the current status and activities of the water quality monitoring program operated by the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government.

The discussion was led by Matt Call, who provided the committee with details regarding the program's operations and findings. No specific concerns or debates were documented during this portion of the meeting.

The outcome of this agenda item was informational, with no formal action or decision required from the committee.

Approval of Meeting Dates for 2027

1:31:13

The committee discussed and approved the meeting dates for 2027. The agenda item was presented as a discussion item, and the committee voted to approve the proposed schedule for the upcoming year.

Outcome: The meeting dates for 2027 were approved.

Potential Topics for Next Meeting

1:32:13

The committee discussed potential topics to be addressed at the next meeting. The discussion was informational in nature and focused on identifying subjects for future agenda items.

Topics Identified

Post-mortem analysis of unusual flooding events was identified as a potential topic for the next meeting.

Outcome

No formal decisions or action items were assigned as a result of this discussion.

Announcements

Various announcements were made regarding upcoming events and initiatives 1:33:02.

The discussion was informational in nature, with no specific debate or concerns documented. No key speakers were identified for this agenda item.