Frankfort public meetings in 2022

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold second readings on four ordinances, including raising the insurance premium tax from 6% to 9% to fund a new fire station and capital projects. They will also consider accepting the FY2022 audit, approving a $26,395 E911 service contract, and recognizing retiring Fire Chief Wayne Briscoe.

• Second reading of ordinance raising insurance premium tax from 6% to 9%, with 1% each for a new fire station and Downtown/Parks Master Plans
• Second reading of ordinance expanding transient room tax to include RV parks and campsites
• Second reading of ordinance updating sewer connection charges, including a $1,000 residential meter capacity fee
• Second reading of ordinance creating paid parental leave for city employees
• Acceptance of $9,552 Paula Nye grant for bicycle safety education and equipment

The Board adopted several ordinances, including an increase in the insurance premium tax rate and new paid parental leave for full-time employees. They also approved funding for the Singing Bridge improvement project and updated the transient room tax code.

• Increased insurance premium tax rate from 6% to 9% (5-0)
• Adopted ordinance establishing paid parental leave for full-time employees (5-0)
• Approved $353,815 in state funding for Singing Bridge preliminary engineering (5-0)
• Amended transient room tax to include RV parks and campsites (5-0)
• Approved $26,395.32 service agreement renewal with RCS Communications (5-0)
• Authorized $12,919.52 contract with Cintas Corporation for uniforms (5-0)
• Declared three vehicles and 50 sets of turnout gear as surplus property (5-0)
• Approved embedded design and stairway art for Transit Center facade (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Frankfort Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to discuss a fleet plan update, a human rights commission request, pollinator habitats, a Broadway Bridge resolution, one-time expenditures, transit center parking garage facade and art options, and plastic bag waste. The board will also hold first readings on ordinances creating paid parental leave for city employees and amending the FY 2022-2023 budget.

• First reading of ordinance creating paid parental leave for full-time city employees
• First reading of ordinance amending the FY 2022-2023 budget
• Discussion of a resolution regarding the Broadway Bridge
• Presentation of facade and art options for the Transit Center Parking Garage
• Discussion of plastic bag waste

The Board of Commissioners conducted a work session to discuss several upcoming agenda items and held first readings for two ordinances. No final votes were taken on the proposed ordinances or budget requests during this session.

• First reading held for ordinance creating paid parental leave for full-time City employees
• First reading held for ordinance amending FY 2022-2023 revenue appropriations
• Agreed to place Broadway Bridge Resolution on the December Regular meeting agenda
• Agreed to place $295,000 in one-time expenditures on the December Regular meeting agenda
• Requested Human Rights Commission budget request of $8,000 be placed on December voting agenda

Human Rights Commission

The Commission approved the November meeting minutes. Fairness Officer Jason Hart reported a race-based discrimination complaint involving First Care on Versailles Road, which is awaiting a response by December 14, 2022.

• Approved November meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Decided to discuss internally before inviting an NAACP spokesperson to speak on student discrimination

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold second readings on two ordinances: rezoning 260 Versailles Road from Planned Commercial to Highway Commercial, and creating the Frankfort Neglected Property Development Initiative to acquire and transfer vacant properties. A first reading will amend the transient room tax to include RV parks and campsites and clarify definitions. The board will also consider several consent items, including approval of 2023 Parks Department fees, a contract for a historic preservation economic impact study, and a bid for Juniper Hill tennis court renovations.

• Second reading: Rezoning 260 Versailles Road from Planned Commercial (PC) to Highway Commercial (CH)
• Second reading: Creating the Frankfort Neglected Property Development Initiative for vacant/abandoned properties
• First reading: Amending transient room tax to include RV parks, campsites, and clarify 'rent' definition
• First reading: Amending sewer connection charges, including a $1,000 residential meter capacity fee
• Approval of $189,500 bid from Tennis Technology, Inc. for Juniper Hill Tennis Court Rehab Phase 1

The Board appointed Jason Monroe as Fire Chief effective January 1, 2023. The Board also adopted ordinances for a neglected property development program and a rezoning on Versailles Road, and approved several infrastructure and training contracts.

• Appointed Jason Monroe as Fire Chief (5-0)
• Adopted ordinance creating the Frankfort Neglected Property Development Program (4-0)
• Approved rezoning of 260 Versailles Road from Planned Commercial to Highway Commercial (4-0)
• Approved $189,500 bid from Tennis Technology, Inc. for Juniper Hill Tennis Court rehab (4-0)
• Approved $45,000 contract with PlaceEconomics for historic preservation economic impact study (4-0)
• Approved $15,477 final balancing change order for Wilkinson & Olive sewer project (4-0)
• Approved 2023 Parks Department fees, including increasing water aerobics and lap swimming to $2.00 (4-0)
• Approved first reading of ordinance to increase insurance premium license fee from 6% to 9% (5-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Frankfort Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting to interview candidates for the position of Fire Chief. A portion of the meeting may be closed for personnel discussions, but action on hiring may be taken in open session.

• Interview and discussion of candidates for Fire Chief
• Possible closed session per KRS 61.810(1)(f) for personnel matters
• Potential action to hire a Fire Chief in open session

The Board of Commissioners held a special meeting to interview and discuss candidates for the position of Fire Chief. The meeting included an executive session for personnel discussions. No substantive actions were taken.

• Entered executive session to interview Fire Chief candidates (voice vote)
• Returned to open session (voice vote)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a special meeting for a discussion with economic development expert Lorie Vincent on downtown revitalization and case studies. No action will be taken.

• Discussion with nationally known rural/local economic development expert Lorie Vincent
• Focus on downtown economic development and revitalization case studies

The Board held a special meeting for an educational session with economic development expert Lorie Vincent. No official actions were taken during the meeting.

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners granted permission to solicit bids for a new ambulance and fire truck for fiscal year 2024. Officials also discussed potential revenue increases and cost-saving measures to address budget gaps.

• Approved permission to put out bids for a new ambulance and fire truck
• Requested first reading of insurance premiums tax options for the November Regular meeting

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners reviewed design options and cost estimates from Messer Construction for the new Transit Center. The Board voted to remove several proposed features and approved a specific design for the stairwell.

• Voted to exclude solar panels, a fifth level, and a community center from the design (5-0)
• Approved encasing the stairwell in glass as proposed by Messer Construction (5-0)

Human Rights Commission

The Commission developed a budget wish list totaling $5,200 but decided to request $8,000 at the December 12th work session. Members agreed that bylaws and ordinances do not prohibit future fundraising. The body also decided to seek five additional members to represent the community.

• Approved previous meeting minutes
• Agreed that bylaws and ordinances do not prohibit fundraising
• Created budget wish list totaling $5,200
• Decided to request $8,000 at December 12th work session
• Decided to request 5 additional commission members

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners unanimously adopted a resolution formally apologizing for any role city officials played in the lynchings of John Maxey and Marshall Boston. They also approved a contract extension with Commonwealth Alliances for state lobbying, adopted a new investment policy allowing broader investments, and set 2023 employee health insurance premiums at a 5% increase. Several other items were approved, including a transit dispatching software contract, purchase of two dump trucks, and an ambulance remount.

• Adopted resolution apologizing for city's role in lynchings of John Maxey and Marshall Boston (5-0)
• Approved MOU with Capital Expo Festival for 2023 event in downtown Frankfort (5-0)
• Approved 3-year contract with Trip Master for transit dispatching software, $67,010 first year (5-0)
• Approved purchase of two dump trucks for $121,852 (5-0)
• Approved $239,152 ambulance remount bid from Atlantic Emergency Solutions (5-0)
• Adopted ordinance amending local preference in procurement (5-0)
• Adopted ordinance amending garbage and solid waste code (5-0)
• Approved additional $30,000 for legal fees related to Kyle Thompson litigation (5-0)