Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government  
200 E. Main St  
Lexington, KY 40507  
Minutes  
Thursday, January 15, 2026  
6:00 PM  
Council Chambers  
Urban County Council  
Roll Call  
I.  
14 -  
0
Present  
Absent  
Amy Beasley; Hilary Boone; James Brown; Emma Curtis; Chuck Ellinger  
II; Whitney Elliott Baxter; Joseph Hale; Lisa Higgins-Hord; Shayla Lynch;  
Tyler Morton; Jennifer Reynolds; Dave Sevigny; Liz Sheehan and Dan Wu  
Invocation  
II.  
Minutes of the Previous Meetings  
III.  
A motion was made by Council Member Chuck Ellinger II, seconded by Council  
Member Whitney Elliott Baxter, that this Minutes be Approved.The motion  
PASSED by unanimous vote.  
Presentations  
IV.  
V.  
VI.  
1.  
Public Comment - Issues on Agenda  
Ordinances – First Reading  
An Ordinance changing the zone from an Agricultural-Rural (A-R) zone to  
a Medium Density Residential (R-4) zone and a Light Industrial (I-1)  
zone, for 65.69 net (73.72 gross) acres for properties located at 200,  
201, 250, 251 and 301 Canebrake Dr. (Scotty Baesler; Council District  
12).  
Approval 8-0 [To Be Heard By February 18, 2026] [Div. of  
Planning, Duncan]  
Received First Reading to the Urban County Council due back on 1/22/2026  
2.  
An Ordinance amending certain of the Budgets of the Lexington-Fayette  
Urban County Government to reflect current requirements for municipal  
expenditures, and appropriating and re-appropriating funds, FY 2026  
Schedule No. 21. [Div. of Budgeting, Lueker]  
Received First Reading to the Urban County Council due back on 1/22/2026  
3.  
An Ordinance of the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government  
authorizing the issuance of its Various Purpose General Obligation  
Bonds, Series 2026A, in one or more subseries, in an aggregate  
principal amount of $18,040,000 (which amount may be increased by an  
amount of up to ten percent (10%) or decreased by an unlimited amount);  
approving a form of Series 2026A Bonds; authorizing designated officers  
to execute and deliver the Series 2026A bonds; authorizing and directing  
the filing of notice with the State Local Debt Officer; providing for the  
payment and security of the Series 2026A Bonds; maintaining a sinking  
fund; creating a bond payment fund for the Series 2026A Bonds;  
authorizing acceptance of the bid(s) of the bond purchaser of the Series  
2026A Bonds; and repealing inconsistent ordinances. [Dept. of Finance,  
Hensley]  
Received First Reading to the Urban County Council due back on 1/22/2026  
4.  
An Ordinance amending the authorized strength by abolishing six (6)  
classified positions of Refuse and Recycling Collector, formerly Resource  
Recovery Operator, Grade 518N, and creating six (6) classified positions  
of Refuse and Recycling Worker Sr., formerly Public Service Worker Sr.,  
Grade 510N, all in the Div. of Waste Management, effective upon  
passage of Council. [Div. of Human Resources, George]  
Received First Reading to the Urban County Council due back on 1/22/2026  
5.  
6.  
An Ordinance amending the authorized strength by abolishing one (1)  
unclassified position of Recreation Specialist Sr., Grade 516N, and  
creating one (1) classified position of Recreation Specialist Sr., Grade  
516N, all in the Div. of Parks and Recreation, effective upon passage of  
Council. [Div. of Human Resources, George]  
Received First Reading to the Urban County Council due back on 1/22/2026  
An Ordinance amending the authorized strength by abolishing one (1)  
unclassified position of Accountant Sr., Grade 524E, in the Div. of  
Accounting, effective upon passage of Council. [Div. of Human  
Resources, George]  
Received First Reading to the Urban County Council due back on 1/22/2026  
7.  
8.  
An Ordinance amending the authorized strength by abolishing one (1)  
unclassified position of CSEPP Manager, Grade 521N, in the Div. of  
Emergency Management, effective upon passage of Council. [Div. of  
Human Resources, George]  
Received First Reading to the Urban County Council due back on 1/22/2026  
An Ordinance amending the authorized strength by abolishing one (1)  
unclassified position of Accountant, Grade 518N, and creating one (1)  
classified position of Accountant, Grade 518N, all in the Div. of Grants  
and Special Programs, effective upon passage of Council. [Div. of  
Human Resources, George]  
Received First Reading to the Urban County Council due back on 1/22/2026  
9.  
An Ordinance amending the authorized strength by abolishing one (1)  
classified position of Code Enforcement Officer, Grade 517N, and  
creating one (1) classified position of Code Enforcement Officer Sr.,  
Grade 518N, all in the Div. of Code Enforcement, effective upon passage  
of Council. [Div. of Human Resources, George]  
Received First Reading to the Urban County Council due back on 1/22/2026  
10.  
11.  
An Ordinance amending the authorized strength by abolishing one (1)  
classified position of ERP Analyst, Grade 522E, and creating one (1)  
classified position of ERP Senior Analyst, Grade 525E, all in the Div. of  
Enterprise Solutions, effective upon passage of Council. [Div. of Human  
Resources, George]  
Received First Reading to the Urban County Council due back on 1/22/2026  
An Ordinance amending the authorized strength by creating one (1)  
classified position of Behavioral Health and Wellness Coordinator, Grade  
523E, in the Div. of Police, effective upon passage of Council. [Div. of  
Human Resources, George]  
Received First Reading to the Urban County Council due back on 1/22/2026  
Resolutions – First Reading  
VII.  
1.  
A Resolution accepting the bid of Duke’s Root Control, Inc., in the amount  
of $172,600, for the Flow Monitoring, for the Div. of Water Quality, and  
authorizing the Mayor, on behalf of the Urban County Government, to  
execute an Agreement with Duke’s Root Control, Inc., related to the bid.  
(3 Bids, Low) [Martin]  
Received First Reading to the Urban County Council due back on 1/22/2026  
2.  
A Resolution accepting the bid of Shunar Concrete & Construction, in the  
amount of $522,422, for the Constitution Park Concessions and  
Restroom Building, for the Div. of Parks and Recreation, and authorizing  
the Mayor, on behalf of the Urban County Government, to execute an  
Agreement with Shunar Concrete & Construction, related to the bid. (9  
Bids, Low) [Conrad]  
Received First Reading to the Urban County Council due back on 1/22/2026  
3.  
A Resolution accepting the bid of Elaine Allen LLC, in the amount of  
$216,700, for the Whitney Young Community Building Renovation, for the  
Div. of Parks and Recreation, and authorizing the Mayor, on behalf of the  
Urban County Government, to execute an Agreement with Elaine Allen  
LLC, related to the bid. (4 Bids, Low) [Conrad]  
Received First Reading to the Urban County Council due back on 1/22/2026  
4.  
A
Resolution ratifying the Permanent Classified Civil Service  
Appointment of: Tara Chenault, Revenue Compliance Auditor, Grade  
521N, $30.165 hourly in the Div. of Revenue, effective October 21, 2025,  
Lane Gilliam, Environmental Enforcement Specialist, Grade 518N,  
$30.141 hourly in the Div. of Environmental Services, effective November  
26, 2025, Adeel Azeem, Environmental Program Manager, Grade 522E,  
$2,683.12 biweekly in the Div. of Environmental Services, effective  
December 23, 2025, Coo-Ee Shelby, Environmental Enforcement  
Specialist, Grade 518N, $31.207 hourly in the Div. of Environmental  
Services, effective November 26, 2025, Richard Jones, Attorney, Grade  
526E, $2,988.24 biweekly in the Dept. of Law, effective December 23,  
2025, Kurt Buterbaugh, Emergency Planning Coordinator, Grade 516E,  
$2,307.76 biweekly in the Div. of Emergency Management, effective  
January 7, 2026, Joy Himmelsbach, Radio/Electronics Specialist, Grade  
517N, $25.065 hourly in the Div. of Fire, effective December 16, 2025,  
David Mauck, Facilities Manager, Grade 526N, $36.597 hourly in the Div.  
of Facilities and Fleet Management, effective January 14, 2026, Callie  
Dickman, Recreation Supervisor, Grade 514N, $22.279 hourly in the Div.  
of Parks and Recreation, effective November 5, 2025. [Div. of Human  
Resources, George]  
Received First Reading to the Urban County Council due back on 1/22/2026  
5.  
A Resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor, on behalf of the Urban  
County Government, to execute and submit a Grant Application to the Ky.  
Transportation Cabinet-Office of Local Programs, to provide any  
additional information requested in connection with this Grant  
Application, and to accept this Grant if awarded, which Grant funds are in  
the amount of $4,700,000 in Federal funds from the Transportation  
Alternatives Program (TAP), for the Town Branch Trail - Phase IV & V,  
the acceptance of which obligates the Urban County Government to the  
expenditure of $1,175,000 as a local match, and authorizing the Mayor to  
transfer unencumbered funds within the Grant Budget. [Div. of  
Engineering, Burton]  
Received First Reading to the Urban County Council due back on 1/15/2026  
A motion was made by Council Member Jennifer Reynolds, seconded by  
Council Member Liz Sheehan, that this Resolution be Suspended Rules for  
Second Reading.The motion PASSED by unanimous vote.  
A motion was made by Council Member Sevigny, seconded by Council  
Member Curtis, that this Resolution be Approved.The motion PASSED by the  
following vote:  
14 -  
Aye:  
Amy Beasley; Hilary Boone; James Brown; Emma Curtis; Chuck Ellinger;  
Whitney Elliott Baxter; Joseph Hale; Lisa Higgins-Hord; Shayla Lynch;  
Tyler Morton; Jennifer Reynolds; Dave Sevigny; Liz Sheehan and Dan Wu  
0
0
Nay:  
Absent:  
6.  
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor, on behalf of the Urban County  
Government, to execute a Quitclaim Deed and any other documents  
necessary to subdivide and transfer surplus tracts located adjacent to the  
properties at 4046 Ashgrove Rd. and 4050 Ashgrove Rd., Nicholasville,  
KY, to the abutting property owners at a cost not to exceed $100. [Div. of  
Water Quality, Martin]  
Received First Reading to the Urban County Council due back on 1/22/2026  
7.  
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor, on behalf of the Urban County  
Government, to execute the Second Amendment to the lease Agreement  
with Ridgefield Investments, LLC, for approximately 1,836 square feet of  
office space located at 4071 Tates Creek Centre Drive, at no additional  
cost in Fiscal Year 2026, with annual rent increases subject to sufficient  
funds being appropriated in future fiscal years. [Dept. of General  
Services, Ford]  
Received First Reading to the Urban County Council due back on 1/22/2026  
8.  
A
Resolution of the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government  
authorizing the advertisement for bids and the distribution of a preliminary  
official statement for the purchase of the principal amount of its (I) Various  
Purpose General Obligation Bonds, Series 2026A, in an aggregate  
principal amount of $18,040,000 (which amount may be increased by an  
amount of up to ten percent (10%) or decreased by an unlimited amount).  
[Dept. of Finance, Hensley]  
Received First Reading to the Urban County Council due back on 1/22/2026  
9.  
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor, on behalf of the Urban County  
Government, to execute a Professional Services Agreement (awarded  
pursuant to RFP No. 43-2025) with the Facilities Commissioning Group,  
for commissioning services on the Div. of Water Quality facility  
renovations, for the Dept. of Environmental Quality and Public Works, at a  
cost not to exceed $46,740. [Dept. of Environmental Quality and Public  
Works, Albright]  
Received First Reading to the Urban County Council due back on 1/22/2026  
10.  
A Resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor, on behalf of the Urban  
County Government, to execute any and all documentation necessary for  
the reallocation of awarded Ky. Cleaner Water Grant Funding (ARPA),  
reallocating excess project funds from completed Grant projects to Grant  
projects not otherwise fully funded, and further authorizing the Mayor to  
transfer unencumbered funds within the Grant Budget. [Div. of Water  
Quality, Martin]  
Received First Reading to the Urban County Council due back on 1/22/2026  
11.  
A Resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor, on behalf of the Urban  
County Government, to execute Amendment No. 5 to an Agreement with  
the Ky. Transportation Cabinet in order to alter the scope of Town Branch  
Trail, Phase V, to transfer the remaining funding from Phase IV to Phase  
V, and to accept additional Federal funds in the amount of $810,000 for  
the utility phase of the Town Branch Trail Project, Phase V, the  
acceptance of which obligates the Urban County Government to the  
expenditure of $162,000, and authorizing the Mayor to transfer  
unencumbered funds within the Grant Budget. [Div. of Engineering,  
Burton]  
Received First Reading to the Urban County Council due back on 1/22/2026  
12.  
13.  
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor, on behalf of the Urban County  
Government, to execute Agreements with Ky. American Water and Ky.  
Utilities, for the relocation of utilities for the Town Branch Trail Phase IV &  
V Project, at a cost estimated not to collectively exceed $768,475. [Div.  
of Engineering, Burton]  
Received First Reading to the Urban County Council due back on 1/22/2026  
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor, on behalf of the Lexington-Fayette  
Urban  
County  
Government,  
to  
execute  
Professional  
Services  
Agreements with Kristin Beers, Kayla Keeping, Marinda Beasley, Megan  
Magsam, Angela Wallace and Larissa Huey, to serve as Sexual Assault  
Nurse Examiners, to provide on-call forensic examinations and services  
under the Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner Program in 2026, at a cost not  
to exceed $96,667. [Div. of Police, Weathers]  
Received First Reading to the Urban County Council due back on 1/22/2026  
14.  
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor, on behalf of the Urban County  
Government, to execute a Professional Services Agreement (awarded  
pursuant to RFP No. 33-2025) with Path Master Inc, for traffic signal  
timing and optimization along Tates Creek Rd., for the Div. of Traffic  
Engineering, at  
Engineering, Neal]  
a
cost not to exceed $161,500. [Div. of Traffic  
Received First Reading to the Urban County Council due back on 1/22/2026  
15.  
A Resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor, on behalf of the Urban  
County Government, to accept an award of $10,000 from the Jessamine  
County Fiscal Court for the support of planning activities and operating  
costs related to the Office of the Lexington Area Metropolitan Planning  
Organization (MPO) for Jessamine County, located within the Div. of  
Planning, the acceptance of which does not obligate the Urban County  
Government to the expenditure of funds, authorizing the Mayor to execute  
any necessary Agreements related to this Grant, and authorizing the  
Mayor to transfer unencumbered funds within the Grant Budget. [Div. of  
Planning, Duncan]  
Received First Reading to the Urban County Council due back on 1/22/2026  
16.  
17.  
18.  
A Resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor, on behalf of the Urban  
County Government, to execute an Amendment to the Agreement with  
REACH, Inc., under the Home Investment Partnerships Program,  
extending the period of performance through December 31, 2026, at no  
cost to the Urban County Government. [Div. of Grants and Special  
Programs, Reynolds]  
Received First Reading to the Urban County Council due back on 1/22/2026  
A Resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor, on behalf of the Urban  
County Government, to execute the Professional Services Agreement  
(awarded pursuant to RFP No. 44-2025) with Calhoun Construction  
Services, Inc. for the installation of a roof-mounted solar photovoltaic  
system on Police Sector East, at a cost not to exceed $56,067. [Div. of  
Environmental Services, Carey]  
Received First Reading to the Urban County Council due back on 1/22/2026  
A Resolution approving the Granting of an inducement to Neogen  
Corporation, or its successor or affiliate, pursuant to the Ky. Business  
Investment Act (KRS Subchapter 154.32), whereby the Lexington-Fayette  
Urban County Government agrees to rebate annually one percent (1%) of  
the Co.’s occupational license fees for a term of no longer than ten (10)  
years from the activation date, subject to the limitations contained in the  
act and any Agreement with the Ky. Economic Development Finance  
Authority or the Urban County Government related to the project, and  
taking other related action. [Mayor's Office, Atkins]  
Received First Reading to the Urban County Council due back on 1/22/2026  
19.  
A Resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor, on behalf of the Urban  
County Government, to accept Grant funds in the amount of $161,050.22  
from the Ky. Energy and Environment Cabinet for the continuation of the  
Litter Abatement Grant Funding Program in Fayette County for Calendar  
Year 2026, the acceptance of which does not obligate the Urban County  
Government for the expenditure of a local match, and authorizing the  
Mayor to transfer unencumbered funds within the Grant Budget. [Div. of  
Environmental Services, Carey]  
Received First Reading to the Urban County Council due back on 1/22/2026  
20.  
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor, on behalf of the Urban County  
Government, to execute Certificates of Consideration and other  
necessary documents, and to accept deeds for property interests needed  
for the Southview Drive Stormwater Improvements Project, for the Div. of  
Water Quality, at a cost not to exceed $2,500. [Div. of Water Quality,  
Martin]  
Received First Reading to the Urban County Council due back on 1/22/2026  
21.  
22.  
A Resolution authorizing the Mayor, on behalf of the Urban County  
Government, to enter into an Agreement with Health First Bluegrass Inc.,  
authorizing the use and disclosure of Protected Health Information  
consistent with HIPAA Regulations, at no cost to the Urban County  
Government. [Div. of Fire and Emergency Services, Wells]  
Received First Reading to the Urban County Council due back on 1/22/2026  
A Resolution authorizing and directing the Mayor, on behalf of the Urban  
County Government, to execute an Agreement (awarded pursuant to RFP  
No. 46-2025) with Davis H. Elliot Construction Co., Inc., for underground  
utility locating services for the Div. of Traffic Engineering, at a cost not to  
exceed $150,000. [Div. of Traffic Engineering, Neal]  
Received First Reading to the Urban County Council due back on 1/22/2026  
A Resolution ratifying the Unclassified Civil Service appointment of David  
Barberie, Commissioner of Law, Grade 538E, $6,846.16 biweekly,  
effective January 19, 2026. [Council Office, Hall]  
A motion was made by Council Member Dan Wu, seconded by Council  
Member Jennifer Reynolds, that this Resolution be Received First Reading.and  
sent to the Urban County Council to return on 1/15/2026.The motion PASSED  
by unanimous vote.  
A motion was made by Council Member Dan Wu, seconded by Council  
Member Chuck Ellinger II, that this Resolution be Suspended Rules for Second  
Reading.The motion PASSED by unanimous vote.  
A motion was made by Council Member Sevigny, seconded by Council  
Member Curtis, that this Resolution be Approved.The motion PASSED by the  
following vote:  
14 -  
Aye:  
Amy Beasley; Hilary Boone; James Brown; Emma Curtis; Chuck Ellinger;  
Whitney Elliott Baxter; Joseph Hale; Lisa Higgins-Hord; Shayla Lynch;  
Tyler Morton; Jennifer Reynolds; Dave Sevigny; Liz Sheehan and Dan Wu  
0
0
Nay:  
Absent:  
Communications From The Mayor - Appointments  
VIII.  
(1) Recommending the appointment of Brandi Lewis, Alternate, filling  
an unexpired term, to the Administrative Hearing Board with a  
term expiring July 1, 2027;  
(2) Recommending the reappointments of Robert James and Patrick  
Robinson to the Agricultural Extension District Board both with  
terms expiring January 1, 2029;  
(3) Recommending the reappointment of James Baughman to the  
Arboretum Advisory Board with a term expiring January 1, 2030;  
(4) Recommending the reappointment of Charles Stewart to the  
Charles Young Neighborhood Center Board with a term expiring  
March 1, 2030;  
(5) Recommending the reappointment of Susan Greene to the Civil  
Service Commission with a term expiring April 1, 2030;  
(6) Recommending the appointment of Kevin Compton, Dist. 3  
Resident, filling the unexpired term of Tessa Pinkerton, to the  
Environmental Commission with a term expiring September 30,  
2029;  
(7) Recommending the reappointments of Jojuana Leavell-Greene,  
James Mason, and Jonathan Nelson to the Human Rights  
Commission all with terms expiring January 1, 2030;  
(8) Recommending the reappointment of Mike Mayer, Engineer, to  
the Infrastructure Hearing Board with a term expiring February 1,  
2029;  
(9) Recommending the appointment of Amanda Sarratore to the  
Lexington Children’s Museum Board of Directors with a term  
expiring July 1, 2028;  
(10)  
Recommending the appointments of Paula Sevigny and  
Marissa Webb to the Library Board of Advisors both with terms  
expiring January 1, 2030;  
(11)  
Recommending the appointments of Morgan Jones, East End  
Representative, replacing Percy Thomas, and LaTosha Reynolds,  
University/ K-12 Representative, filling the unexpired term of  
Carrington Walker, to the Lyric Theatre and Cultural Arts Center  
Board of Directors both with terms expiring December 8, 2027;  
(12)  
Recommending the reappointments of Karen Michul, Dist. 4  
Resident, and David Osborne, Dist. 7 Resident, to the Parks and  
Recreation Advisory Board both with terms expiring January 14,  
2030;  
(13)  
Recommending the appointment of Councilmember Lisa  
Higgins-Hord, Council seat, non-voting, replacing Hannah LeGris,  
to the Picnic with the Pops Commission with an non-expiring term;  
(14)  
Recommending the reappointments of Brandis Beaumont, Phil  
Jun, Jessica Sass, Charlotte Turley, and the appointments of  
Samantha Castro, filling the unexpired term of Zachary Dembo,  
and Brian Conlon, Mike Hilton, filling the unexpired term of  
Miranda Scully, Elisha Mutayongwa, filling the unexpired term of  
Jaun Castro, to the Racial Justice and Equity Commission with  
terms expiring February 1, 2030, February 1, 2030, February 1,  
2030, February 1, 2030, February 1, 2028, February 1, 2028,  
February 1, 2028, and February 1, 2028, respectively;  
(15)  
Recommending the appointments of Jojuana Leavell-Greene,  
Council Nominee, and Gloria Martin, FCNC Representative, to the  
Rural Land Management Board both with terms expiring April 1,  
2030;  
(16)  
Recommending the appointments of Hazel Teichen, Chair, and  
Martin Rivers, Vice Chair, to the Senior Services Commission;  
and,  
(17)  
Recommending the appointment of Councilmember Lisa  
Higgins-Hord, Council Seat, replacing Hannah LeGris, to the  
Sister Cities Program Commission with an non-expiring term.  
A motion was made by Council Member Jennifer Reynolds, seconded by  
Council Member Whitney Elliott Baxter, that this Communication  
(Appointments) be Approved.The motion PASSED by majority vote (Council  
Member Dave Sevigny recused).  
Communications From The Mayor - Procurements  
IX.  
(1) Accepting and approving the following bids and establishing price  
contracts for the following Departments or Divisions as to the  
specifications and amount set forth in the terms of the respective bids:  
(a) Division of Water Quality - Sanitary Sewer Repair Materials - 109-  
2025 - Ferguson Waterworks  
(b) Division of Fleet Services - Sweeper Brooms - 138-2025 - Municipal  
Equipment, Inc.  
(c) Division of Streets & Roads - Wet Mix Concrete - 132-2025 - Harrod  
Concrete & Stone Company, Inc.  
(d) Division of Fleet Services - Motorcraft Synthetic Oil - 136-2025 -  
Apollo Oil, LLC and Bill’s Battery Company, Inc.  
(e) Division of Police - Vehicle Partitions - 129-2025 - Dana Safety  
Supply, Inc. and L&W Emergency Equipment  
(f) Division of Fleet Services - 130-2025 - Motor Oil 15W-40 - Apollo Oil,  
Key Oil Company and Valor Oil, LLC  
(g) Division of Fleet Services - 131-2025 - Hydraulic Cylinder Repair -  
Hydraulic Specialists, Inc.  
(h) Division of Police - 122-2025 - Reflective Vehicle Decals - L & W  
Emergency Equipment  
(i) Division of Police - 107-2025 - Panorama Sharkee Antennas -  
Concourse Tech Inc and ROK Brothers, Inc  
(2) Accepting and approving the following vendors as sole source  
providers:  
(a) Division of Waste Management - Accent Wire Tie - Bailing wire for  
MRF  
A motion was made by Council Member Dan Wu, seconded by Council  
Member Joseph Hale, that this Communication (Procurements) be  
Approved.The motion PASSED by unanimous vote.  
Communications From The Mayor - For Information Only  
X.  
(1) Probationary Classified Civil Service Appointment of Alicia  
Underwood, Accountant Sr., Grade 524E, $2,883.68 biweekly in  
the Div. of Accounting, effective December 29, 2025;  
(2) Probationary Classified Civil Service Appointment of Luke Botner,  
Computer Analyst, Grade 521E, $2,297.84 biweekly in the Div. of  
Computer Services, effective January 12, 2026;  
(3) Probationary Classified Civil Service Appointment of Tanner Ellis,  
Heavy Equipment Mechanic, Grade 516N, $23.931 hourly in the  
Div. of Streets and Roads, effective December 29, 2025;  
(4) Probationary Classified Civil Service Appointment of Nicholas  
Conner, S & R Maintenance Worker, Grade 511N, $18.663 hourly  
in the Div. of Streets and Roads, effective January 5, 2026;  
(5) Probationary Classified Civil Service Appointment of Sean  
McStay, Manhole Crew Supervisor, Grade 518N, $26.640 hourly  
in the Div. of Streets and Roads, effective December 29, 2025;  
(6) Probationary Classified Civil Service Appointment of Lulummba  
Travis, SLM Field Technician, Grade 515N, $21.715 hourly in the  
Div. of Water Quality, effective December 8, 2025;  
(7) Probationary Classified Civil Service Appointment of Emily  
Epperson, Plant Engineering Manager, Grade 531E, $4,665.76  
biweekly in the Div. of Water Quality, effective December 8, 2025;  
(8) Probationary Classified Civil Service Appointment of Mark  
Sanders, Deputy Director, Grade 533E, $5,666.88 biweekly in the  
Div. of Water Quality, effective December 29, 2025;  
(9) Probationary Classified Civil Service Appointment of Philip  
Johnson, Refuse & Recycling Collector, Grade 518N, $26.710  
hourly in the Div. of Waste Management, effective January 12,  
2026;  
(10)  
Probationary Classified Civil Service Appointment of Joseph  
Smith, Refuse & Recycling Collector, Grade 518N, $26.608 hourly  
in the Div. of Waste Management, effective January 12, 2026;  
(11)  
Probationary Classified Civil Service Appointment of Josiah  
Richardson, Refuse and Recycling Collector, Grade 518N,  
$24.934 hourly in the Div. of Waste Management, effective  
December 15, 2025;  
(12)  
Probationary Classified Civil Service Appointment of Matthew  
Patrick, Security Officer, Grade 511N, $19.000 hourly in the Div. of  
Public Safety, effective January 12, 2026;  
(13)  
Probationary Classified Civil Service Appointment of Michael  
Bays, Code Enforcement Supervisor, Grade 520E, $2,599.04  
biweekly in the Div. of Code Enforcement, effective December 15,  
2025;  
(14)  
Probationary Classified Civil Service Appointment of Gregory  
Cope, Nuisance Control Officer, Grade 515N, $23.638 hourly in  
the Div. of Code Enforcement, effective January 26, 2026;  
(15)  
Probationary Classified Civil Service Appointment of Roger  
Hibbitts, Zoning Inspector, Grade 516N, $25.500 hourly in the Div.  
of Building Inspection, effective January 12, 2026;  
(16)  
Probationary Classified Civil Service Appointment of Basel  
Touchan, Global Engagement Manager, Grade 528E, $3,846.16  
biweekly in the Dept. of Social Services, effective January 26,  
2026;  
(17)  
Probationary Classified Civil Service Appointment of Emma  
Nelson, Staff Assistant Sr., Grade 511N, $18.416 hourly in the Div.  
of Aging & Disability Services, effective January 5, 2026;  
(18)  
Probationary Classified Civil Service Appointment of William  
Wood, Administrative Officer Sr., Grade 526E, $2,914.48  
biweekly in the Dept. of General Services, effective January 12,  
2026;  
(19)  
Probationary Classified Civil Service Appointment of Antonio  
Webb, Custodial Worker, Grade 506N, $17.223 hourly in the Div.  
of Facilities and Fleet Management, effective January 5, 2026;  
(20)  
Probationary Classified Civil Service Appointment of Emma  
Minix, Recreation Specialist Sr., Grade 516N, $22.671 hourly in  
the Div. of Parks and Recreation, effective January 12, 2026;  
(21)  
Probationary Classified Civil Service Appointment of John  
Sharpe, Golf Equipment Technician, Grade 515N, $23.638 hourly  
in the Div. of Parks and Recreation, effective January 20, 2026;  
(22)  
Probationary Classified Civil Service Appointment of Michael  
Alsott, Park Maintenance Worker Sr., Grade 510N, $18.437 hourly  
in the Div. of Parks and Recreation, effective January 5, 2026;  
(23)  
Probationary Classified Civil Service Appointment of Chris  
Weiss, Recreation Manager Sr., Grade 522E, $2,788.48 biweekly  
in the Div. of Parks and Recreation, effective February 2, 2026;  
(24)  
Probationary Classified Civil Service Appointment of Jason  
Thomas, Recreation Manager Sr., Grade 522E, $2,504.00  
biweekly in the Div. of Parks and Recreation, effective January 26,  
2026;  
(25)  
Probationary Classified Civil Service Appointment of James  
Wolford, Administrative Specialist, Grade 516N, $24.671 hourly in  
the Div. of Planning, effective January 20, 2026;  
(26)  
Probationary Classified Civil Service Appointment of Ryelle  
Browning, Planner, Grade 519N, $26.202 hourly in the Div. of  
Planning, effective January 5, 2026;  
(27)  
Sworn Appointment of Sandra Depute, Corrections Sergeant,  
Grade 112N, $33.523 hourly in the Div. of Community Corrections,  
effective December 4, 2025;  
(28)  
Sworn Appointment of William Stiefel, Corrections Officer,  
Grade 110N, $25.430 hourly in the Div. of Community Corrections,  
effective December 1, 2025;  
(29)  
Sworn Appointment of Ana Garcia, Corrections Officer, Grade  
110N, $25.430 hourly in the Div. of Community Corrections,  
effective December 1, 2025;  
(30)  
Sworn Appointment of Aaron Wash, Corrections Officer,  
Grade 110N, $25.430 hourly in the Div. of Community Corrections,  
effective December 1, 2025;  
(31)  
Sworn Appointment of Ashley Graves, Corrections Officer,  
Grade 110N, $25.430 hourly in the Div. of Community Corrections,  
effective December 1, 2025;  
(32)  
Sworn Appointment of Jeremy Sharp, Corrections Officer,  
Grade 110N, $25.430 hourly in the Div. of Community Corrections,  
effective December 1, 2025;  
(33)  
Sworn Appointment of Natalie Keazer, Corrections Officer,  
Grade 110N, $25.430 hourly in the Div. of Community Corrections,  
effective December 1, 2025;  
(34)  
Sworn Appointment of Xazavion Davis, Corrections Officer,  
Grade 110N, $25.430 hourly in the Div. of Community Corrections,  
effective December 1, 2025;  
(35)  
Sworn Appointment of Mikia Bluntson, Corrections Officer,  
Grade 110N, $25.430 hourly in the Div. of Community Corrections,  
effective December 1, 2025;  
(36)  
Sworn Appointment of Amy McNabb, Corrections Officer,  
Grade 110N, $25.430 hourly in the Div. of Community Corrections,  
effective December 1, 2025;  
(37)  
Sworn Appointment of Michael O’Neil, Corrections Officer,  
Grade 110N, $25.430 hourly in the Div. of Community Corrections,  
effective December 1, 2025;  
(38)  
Sworn Appointment of Nathaniel Brite, Corrections Officer,  
Grade 110N, $25.430 hourly in the Div. of Community Corrections,  
effective December 1, 2025;  
(39)  
Sworn Appointment of Caleb Wade, Police Sergeant, Grade  
315N, $42.968 hourly in the Div. of Police, effective December 15,  
2025;  
(40)  
Sworn Appointment of Zachary Flowers, Police Sergeant,  
Grade 315N, $42.968 hourly in the Div. of Police, effective  
January 5, 2025;  
(41)  
Sworn Appointment of Jeffrey Howard, Police Lieutenant,  
Grade 317E, $4,450.92 biweekly in the Div. of Police, effective  
January 5, 2026;  
(42)  
Sworn Appointment of Ilya Sharapov, Police Lieutenant, Grade  
317E, $4,450.92 biweekly in the Div. of Police, effective January  
12, 2026;  
(43)  
Unclassified Civil Service Appointment of Hannah Legris,  
Access & Engagement Officer, Grade 526E, $3,461.60 biweekly  
in the Chief Administrative Office, effective January 12, 2026;  
(44)  
Unclassified Civil Service Appointment of Paul Jones, Security  
Officer, Grade 511N, $18.213 hourly in the Div. of Public Safety,  
effective December 15, 2025;  
(45)  
Unclassified Civil Service Appointment of Allyson Gemma,  
Crisis Responder, Grade 519N, $26.952 hourly in the Div. of Fire  
and Emergency Services, effective January 12, 2026;  
(46)  
Unclassified Civil Service Appointment of Joseph Fain,  
Custodial Worker, Grade 506N, $16.476 hourly in the Div. of  
Family Services, effective January 12, 2026;  
(47)  
Temporary Appointment of Sean McStay, Manhole Crew  
Supervisor, Grade 518N, $26.640 hourly in the Div. of Streets and  
Roads, effective December 1, 2025;  
(48)  
Unclassified Civil Service Appointment in the Office of the  
Urban County Council Jayden Norris, Aide to Council P/T, Grade  
518E, $1,153.88 biweekly in the Office of the Urban County  
Council, effective January 5, 2026;  
(49)  
Unclassified Civil Service Pay Increase in the Office of the  
Urban County Council Sylvia Cassidy, Aide to Council, Grade  
518E, $2,703.76 biweekly in the Office of the Urban County  
Council, effective December 15, 2025;  
(50)  
Unclassified Civil Service Pay Increase in the Office of the  
Urban County Council of Reina Slaymaker, Aide to Council, Grade  
518E, $2,692.32 biweekly in the Office of the Urban County  
Council, effective December 15, 2025;  
(51)  
Unclassified Civil Service Pay Increase in the Office of the  
Urban County Council of Isabelle Ballard, Aide to Council, Grade  
518E, $2,808.16 biweekly in the Office of the Urban County  
Council, effective December 1, 2025;  
(52)  
Unclassified Civil Service Pay Increase in the Office of the  
Urban County Council of Adina Tatum, Aide to Council P/T, Grade  
518E, $1,786.68 biweekly in the Office of the Urban County  
Council, effective January 1, 2026;  
(53)  
Resignation of Cameron Kennedy, Resource Recovery  
Operator, in the Div. of Waste Management, effective November  
24, 2025;  
(54)  
(55)  
(56)  
(57)  
(58)  
(59)  
(60)  
(61)  
Resignation of Seth Sheene, Police Officer- Trainee, in the  
Div. of Police, effective November 25, 2025;  
Resignation of Kennon Kemp, Police Officer- Trainee, in the  
Div. of Police, effective November 26, 2025;  
Resignation of Gage Mitchell, Telecommunicator Sr., in the  
Div. of Enhanced 911, effective November 30, 2025;  
Resignation of Shan McNamara, Police Officer, in the Div. of  
Police, effective November 30, 2025;  
Resignation of Joshua Yeager, Police Officer, in the Div. of  
Police, effective December 1, 2025;  
Resignation of Daniel Nienaer, Jr., Firefighter, in the Div. of  
Fire and Emergency Services, effective December 4, 2025;  
Resignation of Cayce Mullins, Police Officer- Trainee, in the  
Div. of Police, effective December 4, 2025;  
Resignation of Andrew Shuck, Safety / Loss Control  
Specialist, in the Div. of Human Resources, effective December 5,  
2025;  
(62)  
(63)  
(64)  
(65)  
Resignation of Jaiden Brown, Customer Service Specialist, in  
the Div. of LaxCall, effective December 5, 2025;  
Resignation of Heather Parrish, Aide to Council, in the Council  
Office, effective December 5, 2025;  
Resignation of Alexis Price, Community Corrections Officer, in  
the Div. of Community Corrections, effective December 7, 2025;  
Resignation of Jonathan Ball, Breathing Apparatus Manager,  
in the Div. of Fire and Emergency Services, effective December 7,  
2025;  
(66)  
Resignation of James Norris, Public Service Worker, Sr., in  
the Div. of Parks and Recreation, effective December 8, 2025;  
(67)  
Resignation of Salina Riley, Police Officer, in the Div. of  
Police, effective December 9, 2025;  
(68) Resignation of Margaret Veillon, Recreation Specialist, Sr., in  
the Div. of Parks and Recreation, effective December 10, 2025;  
(69)  
Resignation of Christian Lucero, Community Corrections  
Officer, in the Div. of Community Corrections, effective December  
17, 2025;  
(70)  
(71)  
(72)  
Resignation of Victoria Hudson, Refuse and Recycling Worker,  
in the Div. of Waste Management, effective December 17, 2025;  
Resignation of Gabriel Gunther, Telecommunicator Sr., in the  
Div. of Enhanced 911, effective December 26, 2025; and,  
Resignation of Darrion Grigson, Accountant, in the Div. of  
Accounting, effective December 30, 2025.  
Received and Filed  
Fire/Police Discipline - YES  
XI.  
A motion was made by Council Member Reynolds, seconded by Council  
Member Curtis, that the be Approved The motion PASSED by unanimous vote.  
Fire/Police Discipline - YES  
A motion was made by Council Member Whitney Elliott Baxter, seconded by  
Council Member Jennifer Reynolds, that this be Approved.The motion PASSED  
by unanimous vote.  
Announcements  
XII.  
Public Comment - Issues Not on Agenda  
Adjournment  
XIII.  
A motion was made by Council Member Sevigny, seconded by Council  
Member Curtis, that the be Adjourned The motion PASSED by unanimous  
vote.