City Council
Regular MeetingGeorgetown, KY · March 22, 2023
Agenda
City Council Members City Council Members
Alonzo Allen Greg Hampton
Sonja Wilkins Brent Mark Showalter
Millie Butcher Conway Todd Stone
Willow Hambrick Connie Tackett
Burney Jenkins, Mayor
Special Called City Council Meeting
Georgetown City Hall
100 N. Court Street, Georgetown, KY 40324
Wednesday, March 22, 2023
8:00 AM
AGENDA
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Approval of Minutes
4. Resolution Approving an Application for Community Project Funding
5. Adjourn
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Georgetown City Council Special Meeting
March 13, 2023
6:00 pm
The meeting of the Georgetown City Council was called to order by Mayor Jenkins.
All members were present except Councilmember Hambrick. Councilmember Butcher
Conway led the pledge after a moment of silence.
1. Minutes
A motion was made by Councilmember Butcher Conway and seconded by
Councilmember Hampton to approve the minutes from the City Council meeting,
February 13, 2023. The motion was unanimously approved.
2. Acknowledgement Receipt of Check Register
Mayor Jenkins requested that council acknowledge receipt of the check register.
Council members all acknowledged such receipt.
3. Public Comments
A motion to approve street closure for ST. John’s Catholic Church April 17-18 for
removal of bells and May 9th for a time capsule reveal was made by
Councilmember Stone and seconded by Councilmember Wilkins Brent. The
motion was unanimously approved.
The Southern Knights of Central Ky. Requested permission to close Main Street on
the third Saturday of each month, April – October. A motion for approval was
made by Councilmember Tackett and seconded by Councilmember Hampton,
pending receipt of application and COI. The motion was unanimously approved.
Dwayne Ellison and Rachel Rainey requested permission to close streets for the
Finley 5K scheduled September 16th. A motion for approval was made by
Councilmember Stone and seconded by Councilmember Butcher Conway pending
application and COI. The motion was unanimously approved.
4. Parks and Recreation
Resolution accepting Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Grant. A
motion for approval was made by Councilmember Stone and seconded by
Councilmember Tackett. The motion was unanimously approved.
5. GMWSS
a) First reading of 2023 Series A Bond Anticipation Note ordinance.
b) First reading of 2028 Series A Bond ordinance.
c) Recommendation of award for Northwest bypass water line extension. A
motion for approval was made by Councilmember Hampton and seconded by
Councilmember Allen. The motion was unanimously approved.
d) Approval of purchase order to Southern Sales - $30386.00. A motion for
approval was made by Councilmember Tackett and seconded by
Councilmember Stone. The motion was unanimously approved.
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e) Approval of purchase order to Evoqua Water Technologies - $53,307.00. A
motion for approval was made by Councilmember Tackett and seconded by
Councilmember Stone. The motion was unanimously approved.
f) Approval of purchase order to Judy Construction Company - $3151360.20. A
motion for approval was made by Councilmember Tackett and seconded by
Councilmember Stone. The motion was unanimously approved.
g) Approval of purchase order to Brenntag Mid-South - $12780.00. A motion for
approval was made by Councilmember Tackett and seconded by
Councilmember Stone. The motion was unanimously approved.
h) Municipal Order approving change orders No. 1,2, and 3 -South Sewer
Extension. A motion for approval was made by Councilmember Tackett and
seconded by Councilmember Hampton. The motion was unanimously
approved.
6. City Attorney
Resolution authorizing the city to “Opt In” for Opioid Settlement. A motion for
approval was made by Councilmember Tackett and seconded by Councilmember
Stone. The motion was unanimously approved.
7. City Engineer
a) Municipal Order approving bid for cemetery wall repair. A motion for approval
was made by Councilmember Stone and seconded by Councilmember
Hampton. The motion was unanimously approved.
b) Municipal Order approving bid for Bourbon Street stormwater project. A
motion for approval was made by Councilmember Tackett and seconded by
Councilmember Allen. The motion was unanimously approved.
c) Municipal Order approving contract for asphalt and stone materials. A motion
for approval was made by Councilmember Stone and seconded by
Councilmember Butcher Conway. The motion was unanimously approved.
d) Municipal Order approving contract for concrete construction. A motion for
approval was made by Councilmember Stone and seconded by Councilmember
Butcher Conway. The motion was unanimously approved.
e) Municipal Order approving contract for pavement markings. A motion for
approval was made by Councilmember Stone and seconded by Councilmember
Butcher Conway. The motion was unanimously approved.
f) Municipal Order approving contract for asphalt construction. A motion for
approval was made by Councilmember Stone and seconded by Councilmember
Butcher Conway. The motion was unanimously approved.
g) Municipal Order approving contract for Osborne Way storm sewer repairs. A
motion for approval was made by Councilmember Tackett and seconded by
Councilmember Wilkins Brent. The motion was unanimously approved.
h) Resolution Approving an application for MAP Emergency Grant Funds for
Osborne Way Project. A motion for approval was made by Councilmember
Butcher Conway and seconded by Councilmember Tackett. The motion was
unanimously approved.
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8. Fire Department
A motion to approve the Resolution authorizing Fire Station No. 4 design/bidding
and SAFER Grant application and the Municipal Order approving cost of
Brandstetter Carroll contract for Fire Station #4 was made by Councilmember
Stone and seconded by Councilmember Wilkins Brent. Following discussion of
the motion to approve the resolution and the Municipal Order Councilmember
Stone and Councilmember Wilkins Brent rescinded the motion which was
unanimously approved.
Municipal Order approving Brandstetter Carroll notice to proceed. A motion for
approval was made by Councilmember Stone and seconded by Councilmember
Wilkins Brent. The motion failed 4-3. Council members Butcher Conway,
Hampton, Showalter, and Tackett voting no.
9. Human Resources
Second reading of personnel ordinance adding part-time maintenance coordinator
(FD). A motion for approval was made by Councilmember Tackett and seconded
by Councilmember Butcher Conway. A roll call vote passed 7-0.
There being no further business Mayor Jenkins adjourned the meeting.
APPROVED
______________________________
Burney Jenkins, Mayor
ATTESTED BY:
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Tracie Hoffman, City Clerk-Treasurer
CITY OF GEORGETOWN
RESOLUTION 23 – ___
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF GEORGETOWN APPROVING AN APPLICATION FOR
COMMUNITY PROJECT FUNDING THROUGH CONGRESSMAN ANDY BARR’S OFFICE
AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN ALL RELEVANT DOCUMENTS.
WHEREAS, for many years, the City of Georgetown has identified the expansion of Old Oxford
Road and the extension of Lexus Way as critical capital projects; and
WHEREAS, the cost of the design and construction of these improvements exceeds $14,000,000;
and
WHEREAS, the City of Georgetown has previously, and unsuccessfully, applied for federal
funding, pledging a 25% local match for this project, in collaboration with the Scott County Fiscal
Court; and
WHEREAS, the Georgetown City Council acknowledges the necessity for this project to move
forward and desires to shift its focus to the design phase in an effort to develop a “shovel ready”
project for interested federal, state and local partners; and
WHEREAS, the Georgetown City Council desires to pursue a FY24 appropriation under the
Community Project Funding program, through Congressman Andy Barr’s office, for the
completion of design services for the expansion of Old Oxford Road and extension of Lexus Way;
and
WHEREAS, the Community Project Funding program requires a twenty percent (20%) local
funding match; and
WHEREAS, the total cost of the design phase is projected at $2,044,000, yielding a federal funding
request of $1,635,200 and requiring a City of Georgetown contribution of $408,800; and
WHEREAS, the City’s matching funds shall be obligated via future budget amendment;
NOW THEREFORE, be it resolved by the City of Georgetown that:
The City of Georgetown is hereby authorized to apply for FY 24 Community Project Funding,
provided that pursuant to Municipal Order 14-006 Council approval shall be required before
acceptance of the grant award, and provided that the City shall not be responsible for greater than
its proportionate share of the matching funds.
The Mayor of the City is hereby authorized and directed to sign any relevant application documents
on behalf of the Georgetown City Council, and the Georgetown City Clerk is hereby authorized
and directed to certify thereto.
This RESOLUTION was approved by vote of the City Council, City of Georgetown on the 22nd
day of March, 2023.
CITY COUNCIL OF GEORGETOWN
_________________________________
Burney Jenkins, Mayor
ATTESTED BY:
______________________________
Tracie Hoffman, City Clerk/Treasurer
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