Mary Beth Robson

Key discussions included the approval and adoption of Resolution 2026-02, which supports the Woodford County Economic Development Authority's application for grant funding ($2,000,000) for the acquisition of the 105 Industry Drive property. The Mayor thanked city workers for their efforts during the recent snowstorm and announced a need for volunteers for The Station during freezing temperatures. Council discussed the importance of controlling the future sale of the 105 Industry Drive property to secure a large employer. Parks and Recreation is exploring a Land and Conservation grant application to connect a bridge to Big Spring Park. The Utilities Director reported on a potential partnership with Clean Water Professionals of KY & TN for a project reusing treated wastewater for brewing beer. The Emergency Management Deputy confirmed the snowstorm meets the threshold for a FEMA disaster claim. The Fire Department team assisted Monroe County following the winter storm. Approval was granted for a $5,400.00 quote from Central Kentucky Sprinkler for repairs to the sprinkler system at the City-owned Kroger building. The Police Chief praised the swift arrest of a bank robbery suspect with assistance from ATF, FBI, and the Lexington Police Department. The Council entered into an executive session to deliberate on the future acquisition or sale of real property.

The agenda for the meeting included updates on the Woodford County Park, recognition for Brittany Campbell, an update from the Tourism Commission, and a reintroduction of Dr. Rick Graebe regarding the Neuro Visual Performance Institute. Other items included reviewing quotes for a VPD totaled vehicle replacement and downtown flowers, and discussion regarding a 319H Grant Application for the Glenn's Creek Water Shed. The council also planned to enter an Executive Session to deliberate on the future acquisition or sale of real property.

The meeting included presentations by a fifth-grade class from St. Leo School regarding their 'Building Bridges Between Cultures' project, covering Nigerian, Haitian, Ukranian, and Mexican cultures. Resolution 2026-01 was approved, recognizing Rev. Tony Wilson's service on the Housing Authority of Versailles Board of Commissioners. Development bonds for Versailles Center Unit 1 and Unit 2 were recommended for release following the completion of required work. The council approved the application for a TAP Grant for the Tyrone Pike Sidewalks project. The reappointment of Maria Bohanan to the Economic Development Authority was approved, effective July 1, 2025. Discussions also covered the recommendation from the Street/Stormwater/Cemetery Committee to install pedestrian crossing signs on Laval Heights and the potential installation of a radar trailer to monitor speeding on Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. The Budget/Finance Committee's recommendation regarding the City's contribution toward the Community Stadium turf replacement project was addressed, resulting in authorization for the Mayor to negotiate a contract for the City to pay $152,932.39. Finally, a sewer adjustment was approved for 414 Duell Drive due to excessive water usage.

The meeting included discussions regarding project funding and construction updates for the Huntertown Community Interpretive Park (HCIP), specifically concerning a pavilion, restrooms, and parking area, where updated cost estimates necessitate future funding requests. The council reviewed a proposal for splitting the turf field replacement cost for the Community Stadium among the Fiscal Court, City of Versailles, Woodford County Public Schools, Woodford Youth Football, and Woodford Youth Soccer, agreeing to refer this to the Budget/Finance Committee. Authorization was granted to negotiate a proposal received for the Versailles Entertainment Complex RFP concerning the old Kroger property with Andover Construction LLC and Andover Management Group. Additionally, the appointment of Teresa James to the Versailles Housing Authority Board was approved to complete a term. Council also discussed the Landlord Tenant Act, a proposed addressing ordinance, and a pipeline replacement project by Columbia Gas in the Cleveland Avenue area. Development bonds for Legends Unit 4, Phases 1 and 2, were partially and fully released, respectively.

The primary discussion centered on a proposed Addressing Ordinance presented by the GIS and Addressing Director, which aims to streamline existing addressing ordinances across Versailles, Midway, and Woodford County to resolve imperfections that impede first responders. A draft Addressing Guide detailing the county-wide addressing process was also presented. The Council entered into an executive session to deliberate on the future acquisition or sale of real property, with representatives from Andover Construction and Andover Management Group invited to join the session. No action was taken during the executive session.