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Georgetown public meetings in 2021

20 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Mon Dec 13, 2021

City Council

Council to vote on annexations, zone changes, and water utility contracts

The Georgetown City Council is holding a special meeting to consider several ordinances and resolutions, including second readings of annexation and zone change ordinances for Cherry Blossom Way Spur, first readings for Old Oxford Road and Paris Pike, and second readings of amendments to solid waste, 911 fee, boards and commissions, and personnel ordinances. The council will also vote on purchase orders for the Georgetown Municipal Water and Sewer Service (GMWSS) totaling over $476,000, and other items such as opioid litigation settlement participation and a VAWA grant. The agenda includes a check register and minutes from a prior meeting, indicating routine administrative actions.

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✓ Decided: Council approves annexations, zone changes, and solid waste ordinances

The Georgetown City Council held a special meeting on December 13, 2021, and approved a series of items, including second readings of annexation and zone change ordinances for Cherry Blossom Way Spur, amendments to the solid waste, 911 fee, boards and commissions, and personnel ordinances, and a solid waste franchise ordinance. The council also approved purchase orders for GMWSS, accepted streets in Cherry Blossom Village Phase 8 and Golf Townhomes of Cherry Blossom Phase 5, and authorized participation in opioid litigation settlement. All votes were unanimous (7-0) where roll call votes were taken.

Fri Dec 10, 2021

City Council

Council to vote on Lanes Run Business Park land sale and solid waste franchise ordinances

The Georgetown City Council is holding a special meeting to consider a resolution authorizing the sale of 12.88 acres in Lanes Run Business Park to a pipe fabrication company for $35,000 per acre, and to conduct first readings of ordinances amending solid waste, 911 fee, and boards and commissions regulations. The meeting is conducted via video teleconference due to COVID-19, with public attendance not permitted but broadcast on YouTube.

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✓ Decided: Council approves Lanes Run Business Park property sale

The Georgetown City Council held a special meeting on December 10, 2021, and unanimously approved the sale of property in Lanes Run Business Park. The council also approved the minutes from the November 22, 2021 special meeting. Several ordinances were introduced for first reading, including amendments to the solid waste, 911 fee, and boards and commissions ordinances, but no final action was taken on them.

Mon Nov 22, 2021

City Council

Council to consider solid waste privatization and multiple annexations

The Georgetown City Council is holding a special meeting to consider several significant items, including first readings of ordinances to annex and rezone the Cherry Blossom Way Spur, second readings for Cincinnati Road and Delissa Drive annexations and zone changes, and a final presentation on a solid waste privatization and public works reorganization plan. The council will also vote on recommendations from the Georgetown Municipal Water and Sewer Service (GMWSS) for a revenue anticipation note, a chemical bid, and purchase orders, as well as a resolution accepting a Federal Aviation Administration grant for the airport. Additionally, there are first readings of ordinances related to solid waste franchise and amendments to solid waste and personnel ordinances, along with municipal orders for purchasing network switches and renewing a support contract.

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✓ Decided: Council approves Cincinnati Road and Delissa Drive annexations and zone changes

The Georgetown City Council approved second readings of annexation and zone change ordinances for Cincinnati Road (6-0) and Delissa Drive (7-0), and approved first readings for Cherry Blossom Way Spur. It also approved a revenue anticipation note for GMWSS, a chemical bid, purchase orders to Summit Engineering and Judy Construction, an FAA grant resolution, IT purchases, and a Herbies purchase. The council canceled its December 27 meeting and entered executive session with no action taken.

Mon Nov 8, 2021

City Council

Council to consider animal ordinance, annexations, and West Main Street contract

The Georgetown City Council is holding a special meeting to consider several items, including a second reading of an animal control ordinance amendment, first readings of annexation and zone change ordinances for properties on Cincinnati Road and Delissa Drive, and a contract for the West Main Street project. The council will also receive a quarterly financial report and consider a server upgrade for the 911 center. The meeting will be held via video teleconference due to COVID-19, with public attendance not permitted.

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✓ Decided: Council approves animal control ordinance amendment on second reading

The Georgetown City Council held a special meeting on November 8, 2021, and approved several items. The most substantive decision was the second reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 6 of the Georgetown Code of Ordinances related to animals, which passed 8-0. The council also approved contracts for the West Main Street project and a 911 center server upgrade, as well as street closures for the Christmas parade and a .OSK event. First readings were held for annexations and zone changes on Cincinnati Road and Delissa Drive, but no final action was taken on those items.

Mon Oct 25, 2021

City Council

✓ Decided: Council approves multiple water and sewer contracts and purchases

The Georgetown City Council unanimously approved a series of water and sewer related contracts and purchase orders, including bond counsel for the WWTP No. 1 upgrade, several vendor purchases, and a bid for sludge removal. They also approved board appointments, accepted streets in Sutton Place, and declared cemetery property surplus for auction. The first reading of an animal control ordinance amendment was held, and a presentation on net profits vs. gross receipts tax was given.

Mon Oct 11, 2021

City Council

Council to vote on $1.16M in wastewater contracts and budget amendment

The Georgetown City Council is holding a special meeting to consider several wastewater treatment and engineering contracts totaling over $1.16 million, approve surplus items, and take a second reading of a budget amendment ordinance. The meeting will be held via Zoom due to COVID-19, with public attendance not permitted but broadcast on YouTube. Citizens wishing to speak must contact the city clerk by 4:00 PM on the meeting day.

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✓ Decided: Council approves $1.06M wastewater contract and budget amendment

The Georgetown City Council approved multiple purchase orders, including a $1,055,592.62 contract with Judy Construction for wastewater treatment plant work, and passed a budget amendment ordinance on a 7-1 vote. The council also approved contracts for stormwater services, a property purchase, and a sidewalk repair cost-sharing program, all with unanimous or 7-1 votes.

Mon Sep 27, 2021

City Council

Council to set property tax rates and amend budget

The Georgetown City Council is holding a special meeting to consider a second reading of the property tax ordinance, a budget amendment, and several resolutions including CDBG-CV funding and a CMAQ agreement amendment. They will also review a check register and hear public comments. The meeting is conducted via video teleconference due to COVID-19.

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✓ Decided: Council approves property tax ordinance and personnel amendment

The Georgetown City Council held a special meeting and approved several items, including the second reading of the property tax ordinance and an amendment to the personnel ordinance, both by 8-0 roll call votes. They also unanimously approved resolutions for CDBG-CV funding, an amendment to the CMAQ agreement, and acceptance of VOCA grant funding. The first reading of a budget amendment ordinance was presented but no vote was recorded.

Mon Sep 13, 2021

City Council

Council to consider airport grant, property tax ordinance, and multiple contracts

The Georgetown City Council is holding a special meeting to consider several items, including accepting a Federal Aviation Administration grant for the Georgetown-Scott County Regional Airport, the first reading of the 2021 property tax ordinance, and multiple contracts for Georgetown Municipal Water and Sewer Service (GMWSS) and CDBG-CV programs. The agenda also includes accepting streets in several subdivisions, purchasing equipment, and reviewing sanitation RFP results.

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✓ Decided: Council approves sanitation contract negotiation with Republic Services

The Georgetown City Council held a special meeting on September 13, 2021, and approved all agenda items. The most consequential decision was authorizing the Chief Administrative Officer to negotiate a sanitation contract with Republic Services based on RFP results. The council also approved multiple purchase orders, including a $595,415.00 contract with Judy Construction Inc., and accepted streets in several subdivisions.

Mon Aug 23, 2021

City Council

Council to accept $200K CDBG-CV utility aid grant

The Georgetown City Council is holding a special meeting to consider several financial and operational items, including accepting a $200,000 CDBG-CV grant to help residents with delinquent utility bills caused by COVID-19, a revised Bluegrass Area Development District agreement for KIA loan administration, and CARES Act grant funding. The council will also review a leaf vacuum bid, a VAWA grant application, ammunition purchase, and air monitor purchase. The agenda includes routine items like minutes approval, check register receipt, and public comments.

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✓ Decided: Council approves grants, purchases, and leaf vacuum bid

The Georgetown City Council held a special meeting and unanimously approved all agenda items, including accepting CDBG-CV utility assistance and CARES Act grant funding, approving a revised Bluegrass Area Development District agreement for KIA loan administration services, approving a leaf vacuum bid, applying for Violence Against Women Act grant funding, purchasing ammunition, and purchasing air monitors with KOHS grant funding. No items were denied or tabled.

Mon Aug 9, 2021

City Council

Council to vote on telecom franchise and clerk-treasurer change

The Georgetown City Council is holding a special meeting to consider two ordinances on second reading: one awarding a non-exclusive telecommunications franchise to Great Plains Communications LLC, and another changing the city clerk-treasurer position from elected to appointed. The council will also hear the FY 2020 audit presentation, approve a computer backup solution for dispatch, and purchase two Gators for the cemetery.

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✓ Decided: Council approves telecom franchise and clerk-treasurer change

The Georgetown City Council approved two ordinances on second reading: one awarding a telecommunications services franchise and another changing the city clerk-treasurer position from elected to appointed. Both passed 8-0. The council also approved a computer backup solution for dispatch, the purchase of two Gators for the cemetery, and the annual Fire Prevention parade. All votes were unanimous.

Mon May 24, 2021

City Council

Council to consider $603K water plant payment, ARPA funds, budget

The Georgetown City Council is holding a special meeting to consider several financial and administrative items, including a $603,352.80 payment to Judy Construction for the WWTP#1 expansion, a preliminary presentation on ARPA funding, and the first reading of the budget ordinance. The council will also discuss contracts for cleaning services, solid waste/recycling RFP, and an executive order extending emergency sick leave under the American Rescue Plan Act.

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✓ Decided: Council approves FY 2022 GMWSS budget and multiple contracts

The Georgetown City Council unanimously approved the GMWSS FY 2022 operating and capital budget, several purchase orders, a legal settlement, and resolutions on employee handbook changes and a Kentucky Infrastructure Authority agreement. They also approved a street closure for a July 4th event and an executive order extending emergency sick leave under ARPA. The first reading of the budget ordinance was held, but no vote was taken on it.

Mon May 10, 2021

City Council

Council to vote on zoning changes restricting mobile homes in commercial districts

The Georgetown City Council will hold a special meeting to consider a second reading of an ordinance amending the zoning code to restrict mobile home parks, subdivisions, and camps in certain commercial districts, and to remove provisions allowing mobile homes as conditional uses in some residential districts. The council will also consider a resolution approving an annexation clarification, receive a quarterly financial update and budget presentation, and vote on grant applications for the police department. The meeting will be held via video teleconference due to COVID-19, with no public attendance permitted, but will be broadcast on YouTube.

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✓ Decided: Council approves zoning amendment, annexation clarification, and two grant applications

The Georgetown City Council unanimously approved a second reading of an amendment to the Georgetown-Scott County Zoning Ordinance, a resolution adopting a modern legal description of previously annexed territory, and resolutions approving applications for VOCA and Bulletproof Vest grants. The council also approved the minutes from the April 26, 2021 meeting and acknowledged receipt of the check register. No other substantive decisions were made.

Mon Apr 26, 2021

City Council

Council to review sewer extension, zoning change, and multiple purchase orders

The Georgetown City Council is holding a special meeting to consider several items, including a presentation on the South Sewer Extension Project, a first reading of a zoning ordinance amendment, and multiple purchase orders for the Georgetown Municipal Water and Sewer Service (GMWSS). The council will also review special event permits, grant applications, and a salt bid. Public attendance is not permitted due to COVID-19, but the meeting will be broadcast live on YouTube.

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✓ Decided: Council approves South Sewer Extension project documents

The Georgetown City Council approved all agenda items, including the South Sewer Extension project documents and several purchase orders and bid recommendations. The meeting was held via video teleconference due to COVID-19, with no public attendance.

Mon Apr 12, 2021

City Council

Council to accept $23K airport grant, approve storm water contract

The Georgetown City Council is holding a special meeting to consider several items, including accepting a $23,000 federal grant for the Georgetown-Scott County Regional Airport, approving a contract for a storm water project, and accepting a bid for ballistic armor. The meeting will be held via video teleconference due to COVID-19, with no public attendance permitted.

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✓ Decided: Council approves airport grant, opioid litigation representation

The Georgetown City Council unanimously approved a resolution accepting grant funding for the Georgetown-Scott County Regional Airport and a resolution approving opioid litigation representation. They also approved a municipal order for surplus cemetery items, an amendment to Municipal Order 2021-06, and tabled an addendum to a special event permit application until the next meeting. The council entered executive session for pending litigation but took no action.

Mon Mar 22, 2021

City Council

Council to consider $347,000 water contract and communications ordinance

The Georgetown City Council is holding a special meeting to consider several water and sewer service contracts, a second reading of a communications services ordinance, and resolutions accepting state grants. The meeting will be held via video teleconference with no public attendance due to COVID-19, but will be broadcast on YouTube.

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✓ Decided: Council approves $347,000 Judy Construction purchase order, other GMWSS spending

The Georgetown City Council unanimously approved ten Georgetown Municipal Water and Sewer Service (GMWSS) purchase orders, including a $347,000 order to Judy Construction Company and smaller orders to Bennett & Williams, Water Solutions Unlimited, Rawdon Myers, Hach Company, Mitchell & Lindsay, J Dwight Thompson Co, Microhard Systems Inc., and GRW. The council also approved the minutes from the March 8, 2021 meeting and acknowledged receipt of the check register. No other agenda items were acted on in the minutes provided.

Mon Mar 8, 2021

City Council

Council to consider $49.8M wastewater plant upgrade contract

The Georgetown City Council is holding a special meeting to consider several items, including a $49,845,832 contract for the WWTP No. 1 Upgrade and Expansion, a first reading of a communications services ordinance, and a presentation on an alarm ordinance. The meeting will be held via video teleconference due to COVID-19, with public attendance not permitted but broadcast on YouTube. The agenda also includes approval of minutes, check register, and various resolutions and ordinances.

✓ Decided: Council approves $49.8M wastewater treatment plant upgrade

The Georgetown City Council unanimously approved a $49,845,832 bid from Judy Construction Company for the WWTP No. 1 Upgrade and Expansion. They also approved purchase orders for chemicals and water technologies, and passed budget and insurance tax ordinances. Several grants and a trash receptacle purchase were also approved.

Mon Feb 22, 2021

City Council

Council to weigh sewer capacity policy, small cell tower rules, tax changes

The Georgetown City Council is holding a special meeting to consider several financial and regulatory items, including purchase orders for water and sewer projects, a resolution supporting a sewer capacity reservation policy, and the second reading of an ordinance regulating small cell towers. The council will also discuss budget amendments, tax structure changes, and accept grant funding. Public attendance is not permitted due to COVID-19, but the meeting will be broadcast on YouTube.

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✓ Decided: Council approves small cell tower regulations, sewer condemnation petition

The Georgetown City Council approved a second reading of small cell tower regulations (8-0) and a condemnation petition for the South Sewer Extension Project (7-1, with Councilmember Tingle-Sames voting no). The council also unanimously approved three GMWSS purchase orders, a resolution supporting the GMWSS Sewer Capacity Reservation Policy, a TAP agreement amendment, Target Solutions online training, and resolutions accepting additional CARES Act and EPA 319 grant funds. First readings were held for a budget amendment ordinance and an ordinance amending the insurance premium tax rate, but no final action was taken on those items.

Mon Feb 8, 2021

City Council

Council to consider small cell tower regulations and Broadway property purchase

The Georgetown City Council will hold a special meeting to consider a first reading of an ordinance regulating small wireless facilities and small cell towers, and to approve a municipal order for the purchase of property on Broadway Street. The meeting will be conducted via Zoom with no public attendance due to COVID-19, but will be broadcast live on YouTube. Other items include street acceptance in Sutton Place Subdivision and fire truck repairs.

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✓ Decided: Council approves Broadway property purchase, street acceptance, fire truck repairs

The Georgetown City Council held a special meeting via Zoom and unanimously approved several municipal orders, including the purchase of property on Broadway Street, acceptance of a street in Sutton Place subdivision, and repairs to a fire truck. The council also acknowledged receipt of the check register and held the first reading of an ordinance on small cell tower regulations. No votes were recorded against any motion.

Mon Jan 25, 2021

City Council

Council to approve property sale, vehicle purchases, and $347K in utility orders

The Georgetown City Council is holding a special meeting to consider several financial and administrative items, including purchase orders for the Georgetown Municipal Water and Sewer Service (GMWSS), a resolution to sell property in Lanes Run Business Park, and a municipal order for police vehicle purchases. The meeting will be conducted via Zoom due to COVID-19, with no in-person public attendance, but will be broadcast live on YouTube.

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✓ Decided: Council approves sale of Lanes Run Business Park property

The Georgetown City Council unanimously approved the sale of property in Lanes Run Business Park, authorized the purchase of police vehicles, and approved seven purchase orders for Georgetown Municipal Water and Sewer Service (GMWSS) totaling $347,962.23. The council also approved the minutes from the January 11 special meeting, acknowledged the check register, approved the Schoolhouse 5K event, and approved an executive order on board appointments.

Mon Jan 11, 2021

City Council

Council to approve water/sewer purchases, property sale, COVID leave policy

The Georgetown City Council is holding a special meeting to consider several items, including purchase orders for the municipal water and sewer service, a resolution for the sale of property on Frogtown Road, and a municipal order approving a COVID-19 emergency leave policy. The meeting will be held via video teleconference due to COVID-19, with no public attendance permitted, but will be broadcast live on YouTube.

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✓ Decided: Council approves Frogtown Road property sale and COVID-19 leave policy

The Georgetown City Council held a special meeting via Zoom and unanimously approved all agenda items. This included approving the sale of property on Frogtown Road, adopting a COVID-19 emergency leave policy, and authorizing five purchase orders for Georgetown Municipal Water and Sewer Service (GMWSS) totaling $300,796.75. The council also reappointed Councilmember Lusby Mitchell to the Friends of Parks Board and approved the previous meeting's minutes.