Jim Burgess

The committee reviewed various traffic safety and management issues. New business items included requests for additional signage to prevent unauthorized turns onto Shadow Creek Path, the conversion of the intersection at Pleasant View Drive and Harmony Ridge Road into an all-way stop, and addressing speeding concerns in the Woodland Park Subdivision. Old business items focused on intersection collision reviews, modifying signal operations at the intersection of Cherry Blossom Road and the Route 126 overpass to improve visibility, and concerns regarding restricted access for emergency vehicles due to on-street parking in Peninsula Park.

The meeting agenda included several primary actions and discussions. Key items involved the receipt of the Check Register, consideration of an event application for the Southern Knights of Central KY Car Cruise-In, and Mayor's Comments regarding a Police Academy Graduate. Committee reports were scheduled, followed by discussions on Planning & Zoning ordinances. Significant municipal orders addressed updates on the GMWSS Desha/Water Street Interceptor Sewer Replacement, including a potential Change Order No. 1 related to the Royal Spring Park Cabins which involved a substantial anticipated cost increase for re-routing the sewer alignment; approval for CCTV inspection, cleaning, and repairs for the Sims Road Landfill Drainage Pipe; a contract for Fire Station #4 Design Services; and additional hardware/software for the Police Department. The council also discussed amendments to the Nonprofit Agency Funding Policy and the 2025 Emergency Solutions Grant Agreement.

The meeting agenda included placing a Municipal Order for Power DMS on the agenda, discussion regarding a possible workshop with Planning and Zoning concerning zoning ordinances, and a report from the Director of the Office of Affordable Housing and Homelessness Prevention on recent grant successes and future implementation timelines. First readings were held for a Budget Amendment Ordinance and an amendment to the Personnel Ordinance. The council approved the Municipal Order for Power DMS, vehicle purchases for GMWSS, and contracts with Herrick Company Inc., Hazen & Sawyer, and C-Squared Excavating, LLC. Approval was also granted for the Main Street Brick Sidewalk Rehabilitation Project and the City Hall Furniture Order. The Finance Director provided an update on City Hall renovation funding sources. Council discussion included reviewing next steps for the Traffic Calming Study and addressing snow removal obligations.

The agenda for the City Council meeting includes the approval of the previous City Council Meeting minutes from February 9, 2026, and the receipt of the Check Register. Key discussion points for the Mayor include the 2026 COLA for Elected Officials, the appointment of Kristy Dunaway to the Local Governments of Scott County Joint Code Enforcement Board, a proposal regarding funding for the Legacy Run Commerce Park, and a discussion concerning Royal Spring Park Cabins. The council is scheduled to address committee reports, receive an update from Republic Services, discuss Planning & Zoning matters, and hold second readings for ordinances related to the 2025-2026 Budget Amendment, Personnel Ordinance amendments, and the Insurance Premium Tax Rate Change. A significant portion of the meeting is dedicated to GMWSS items, including updates and payments for various vendors and services, as well as Finance items covering City Hall Change Order #18 and a Nonprofit Agency Funding Policy Amendment. The Office of Affordable Housing and Homelessness Prevention will present a Municipal Order for the 2025 Emergency Solutions Grant Agreement.

The Work Session primarily focused on two key agenda items following the approval of previous minutes. The first involved a presentation by the Fire Chief regarding the Georgetown Fire Department, addressing population growth, increased run volume, geographical areas needing response time improvement relative to NFPA objectives, the current ISO rating, and the proposed location for a future fourth station. The second item was an update on the procurement process for a design firm to provide services for the future Fire Department Station 4, noting that qualifications would be opened shortly, followed by committee scoring and bringing a contract for Council consideration in March 2026.