Georgetown public meetings in 2025

Fire Committee

The Georgetown Fire Committee will meet on Thursday, December 25, 2025 at 3:00 PM at the Fire Department Training Center, 1161 Paris Pike. The agenda submitted contains no listed items or decisions. The meeting includes City Council members and the Mayor as attendees.

Miscellaneous Committees

The Georgetown Fire Department, together with the Scott County Division of Fire Prevention and Code Enforcement, will hold the Local Governments of Scott County Joint Code Enforcement Board meeting on Wednesday, December 24, 2025 at 11:00 AM EST. The meeting will take place at the Georgetown Fire Department Training Center, 1161 Paris Pike, Georgetown, KY. No specific agenda items are listed in the provided agenda.

City Council

The Georgetown City Council will hold the first reading of a zone change ordinance affecting 1696 Oxford Drive. The meeting also includes review of several GMWSS contracts totaling over $1 million, and discussion of finance items such as municipal orders and a proposed stormwater utility fee. Additional topics are mayor’s executive orders and public comments.

• First Reading – Zone Change Ordinance – 1696 Oxford Drive (sponsored by Michael Crisp and Kim Menke)
• GMWSS contract – Dell Marketing LP – $16,536.00
• GMWSS contract – Weiser Construction – $236,290.00
• GMWSS contract – Evoqua Water Technologies, LLC – $258,041.70
• GMWSS contract – Judy Construction – WWTP No. 1 Upgrade Change Order No. 11 – $486,395.52

The council unanimously approved the meeting minutes, a Martin Luther King Jr. Community March, and the Lanes Run Business Park Phase III work authorization, as well as seven executive orders appointing board members. It also approved multiple GMWSS contracts, the largest being a $486,395.52 change order for the WWTP No. 1 upgrade. The City Hall audio/visual equipment order passed 7‑1, and a police K‑9 storage‑detection donation was approved.

• Approved Dec 9, 2025 special meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Martin Luther King Jr. Community March event application (unanimous)
• Approved Lanes Run Business Park Phase III work authorization (unanimous)
• Approved seven executive orders appointing board members (unanimous)
• Approved GMWSS contract with Judy Construction – WWTP No. 1 Upgrade Change Order No. 11 – $486,395.52 (unanimous)
• Approved GMWSS contract with Judy Construction – WWTP No. 1 Upgrade Pay Application No. 56 – $387,495.60 (unanimous)
• Approved City Hall audio/visual equipment municipal order (7‑1 vote)
• Approved Police municipal order for donation electronic storage detection K‑9 (unanimous)

Public Works Committee

The Georgetown Public Works Committee will meet on Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 4:30 AM EST. The agenda provided includes only the committee heading and contact information and does not list any specific items for discussion or decision.

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will review the December investment maturities from Stock Yards Bank. It will discuss technology components of the City Hall renovation project. The committee will evaluate a contract for an information technology managed services provider and consider revisions to the agency appropriations policy. The meeting also includes approval of the November 17, 2025 minutes.

• Stock Yards Bank – December Investment Maturities
• City Hall Renovation Project – Technology Projects
• Information Technology Managed Services Provider
• Agency Appropriations Policy Revisions
• Approval of Minutes – November 17, 2025

Traffic Committee

The agenda provided is procedural boilerplate and contains no specific discussion items or decisions.

Miscellaneous Committees

The Georgetown Beautification Committee is meeting on December 11, 2025. The provided agenda contains no specific discussion items or decisions.

Fire Committee

The Georgetown Fire Committee will meet to review updates on fire apparatus, prevention chief activities, and several 2026 projects. Topics include a partnership with BCTC and Scott County schools, the department's accreditation process, and a refresher for Station 4. The committee will also receive a code enforcement update. No formal decisions are indicated on the agenda.

• Apparatus Update
• Prevention Chief Update
• 2026 Projects – partnership with BCTC and Scott Co. Schools
• 2026 Projects – accreditation process
• 2026 Projects – Station 4 refresher

The committee approved the minutes from the October 23, 2025 meeting with a unanimous vote. No other actions were decided; the remainder of the meeting consisted of updates on apparatus, prevention efforts, 2026 projects, and code enforcement.

• Approved October 23, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The Georgetown City Council will hold a work session on Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025 at 4 pm in the Scott County Fiscal Court Room. Council members will discuss the general capital budget status, future design fee considerations, and revenue/expense projections for capital and operating funds. They will also identify next steps for implementation and approve the minutes from the Dec. 8, 2025 regular meeting.

• Approval of minutes – December 8, 2025, regular meeting
• General capital budget status review
• Design fees – future considerations
• Revenue/expense projections and implications – capital and operating
• Identify next steps for implementation

Councilmember Lusby Mitchell moved to approve the minutes from the December 8, 2025 City Council meeting and Councilmember Tingle Sames seconded the motion. The motion was approved unanimously. No other formal actions or votes were recorded during the work session.

• Approved December 8, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The Georgetown City Council will consider a municipal order for the construction contract of the Lanes Run Business Park Phase III expansion. Additional items include a resolution for participation in the Bluegrass Recovery Initiative, a police contract for a needs assessment of department and dispatch facilities, acceptance of a 2025 Violence Against Women Act grant, and a street dedication for the Village at Lanes Run, Phase 3, Section 1A. The meeting also covers routine approvals of minutes, public comments, and mayoral updates.

• Finance – Municipal Order – Lanes Run Business Park Phase III Expansion Project Construction Contract
• Bluegrass Recovery Initiative – Resolution for participation in development
• Police – Municipal Order – Contract for Police Department and Dispatch Facilities Needs Assessment
• Police – Resolution – 2025 Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) Grant Award Acceptance
• City Engineer – Municipal Order – Street Dedication – Village at Lanes Run, Phase 3, Section 1A

The council unanimously approved the meeting minutes, a construction contract for Lanes Run Business Park Phase III, several executive orders, police orders, a VAWA grant acceptance, and a street dedication. Two motions passed with a 7‑1 vote: the reappointment of Jeff Klocke to the GMWSS Board of Commissioners and the agreement to join the Bluegrass Recovery Initiative. All other items were approved without dissent.

• Approved November 24, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Lanes Run Business Park Phase III construction contract (unanimous)
• Approved Georgetown Board of Ethics reappointment (John Sosbe) (unanimous)
• Approved GMWSS Board of Commissioners reappointment (Jeff Klocke) (7‑1)
• Approved participation in Bluegrass Recovery Initiative (7‑1)
• Approved police surplus municipal order (unanimous)
• Approved police department and dispatch facilities needs assessment contract (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 VAWA grant award acceptance (unanimous)

Miscellaneous Committees

The Special Planning and Zoning Advisory Committee will discuss updates to the zoning code and a potential ordinance regarding the Urban Service Boundary. The meeting includes a review of local variance definitions compared to peer cities and state law.

• Review of Zoning Code Article IV
• Review of draft list of potential zoning code action items
• Review of local definition of "Variance" relative to peers and KRS 100
• Discussion of potential ordinance regarding Urban Service Boundary

The committee approved the minutes from the November 19, 2025 regular meeting by unanimous vote. Members discussed revisions to Article IV of the zoning code, a draft list of potential zoning actions, and the definition of “variance” under KRS 100. They also considered establishing an Urban Service Boundary ordinance, referencing the Southern Greenbelt model. The committee will prepare a final report with recommendations for the City Council meeting on January 12, 2026.

• Approved November 19, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Miscellaneous Committees

The Planning and Zoning Advisory Committee will review Article IV of the zoning code and a list of potential action items. Members will discuss the local definition of variance and a potential ordinance regarding the Urban Service Boundary.

• Review of Zoning Code Article IV
• Review of draft zoning code action items
• Discussion on local definition of variance relative to KRS 100
• Discussion on potential Urban Service Boundary ordinance

Police Committee

The Police Committee will meet to review staffing, hiring, and recruiting. The body will also discuss next steps for the Police and Dispatch Facility Needs Assessment and the Power DMS Early Warning Indicator.

• Staffing, hiring, and recruiting discussion
• Police and Dispatch Facility Needs Assessment next steps
• Power DMS Early Warning Indicator

The committee unanimously approved the minutes from the November 3, 2025 meeting. It also unanimously approved a municipal order to present the Police and Dispatch Facility Needs Assessment contract to the City Council on December 8, 2025. The chair directed Assistant Chief Nash to prepare a written report on the proposed Power DMS add‑on and asked CAO Golden to gather information on its use by the Fire Department and Dispatch. Captain Lodal was asked to bring the Main Street parking issue to the Traffic Committee.

• Approved minutes from Nov 3, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved municipal order to bring facility contract to Dec 8 City Council meeting (unanimous)
• Assigned Assistant Chief Nash to generate Power DMS impact report (tasked)
• Assigned CAO Golden to obtain Fire and Dispatch Power DMS usage information (tasked)
• Assigned Captain Lodal to refer Main Street parking suggestion to Traffic Committee (tasked)

Fire Committee

The Georgetown Fire Committee met on November 27, 2025 at the Fire Department Training Center. No specific agenda items were listed; the agenda contains only meeting details and participant listings.

City Council

The City Council will discuss the reinvestment of approximately $2.2 million in excess cash into a fixed income ladder strategy. The meeting also includes several mayoral appointments to city boards and commissions and various GMWSS contracts.

• Municipal Order to reinvest approximately $2,200,000.00 with Stock Yards Bank & Trust Co.
• GMWSS contract for Judy Construction in the amount of $236,172.45
• GMWSS contracts for Universal Solutions, Inc. ($33,008.40), Lovo, Inc. ($15,900.00), and Hazen ($11,600.00)
• Police resolution for a Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Application
• Mayoral appointments to the Board of Adjustment, Board of Ethics, Housing Authority, and Human Rights Commission

The Georgetown City Council unanimously approved the meeting minutes, a municipal order with Stock Yards Bank, and a series of board and commission reappointments. Councilmembers also approved a motion to receive resumes for future board appointments and to disband the Planning & Zoning Advisory Committee, with its recommendations to be submitted on Jan. 12, 2026. Several service contracts were approved, including a $236,172.45 agreement with Judy Construction, and the council approved a police bullet‑proof vest partnership grant application.

• Approved minutes from the Nov. 10, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved Stock Yards Bank reinvestment order (unanimous)
• Approved multiple board and commission reappointments, including Human Rights Commission 7‑0 with 1 recusal (unanimous)
• Approved motion to provide resumes for all future board appointments (unanimous)
• Approved disbanding of Planning & Zoning Advisory Committee; recommendations to be submitted Jan. 12, 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved Lovo Inc. contract for $15,900.00 (unanimous)
• Approved Judy Construction contract for $236,172.45 (unanimous)
• Approved police bullet‑proof vest partnership grant application (unanimous)

Miscellaneous Committees

The Planning and Zoning Advisory Committee will review Articles II and IV of the zoning code. The committee will discuss the urban service boundary. A general discussion will follow, after which action items and a brief public comment period are scheduled.

• Zoning Code – Articles II and IV
• Urban Service Boundary Discussion
• General Discussion
• Next Steps/Assignment of Action Items
• Public Comment (1 minute)

The Planning and Zoning Advisory Committee approved the minutes from the November 5, 2025 meeting with a 2‑0 vote. The review of Zoning Code Article IV was postponed to the next meeting. The committee discussed the Urban Service Boundary and potential action items but made no formal decisions on those topics. No public comments were received.

• Approved minutes from Nov 5, 2025 meeting (2-0 vote)
• Deferred review of Zoning Code Article IV to next meeting

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will meet to review updates on several ongoing projects, including the Clubhouse Drive Bridge, downtown sidewalk brick rehabilitation, a traffic‑calming plan, the Indian Hills stormwater system, and the Main Street TAP grant project. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda; the items are presented as informational updates. The meeting also includes routine items such as approval of the October 15 minutes and general discussion.

• Clubhouse Drive Bridge Project
• Downtown/Main Street Sidewalk Brick Rehab
• Traffic Calming Implementation Plan
• Indian Hills Stormwater
• Main Street TAP Grant Project

The committee unanimously approved the minutes from the October 15, 2025 meeting. A motion to adjourn the November 19, 2025 meeting was also unanimously approved at 4:54 pm. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved October 15, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 4:54 pm (unanimous)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee is meeting to discuss an investment account proposal from Stock Yards Bank. The body will also review the Agency Appropriations Policy.

• Stock Yards Bank Investment Account Proposal
• Agency Appropriations Policy

The committee approved the minutes from the October 20, 2025 meeting without dissent. It also unanimously approved a recommendation to City Council for Stock Yards Bank & Trust's fixed‑income ladder investment proposal. No other motions were decided at this meeting.

• Approved October 20, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended Stock Yards Bank investment proposal to City Council (unanimous)

Traffic Committee

The Traffic Committee will review several new traffic‑related requests, including a stop sign at Village Blvd and Waterside Drive, speed‑bump needs on Ely Avenue, and parking‑sign concerns on Champion Way and Pawnee Trail. It will also consider old‑business items such as resident parking permits on Jackson Street, signage on Lytle Way, and double‑yellow markings near the East Main train tracks. The meeting includes approval of the October minutes and sets the next meeting for December 15, 2025.

• Request for a stop sign at the intersection of Village Blvd and Waterside Drive
• Request for speed bumps on Ely Avenue due to speeding concerns
• Request to install “no parking” signs on Champion Way near the hotels
• Request to paint the curb on Dunmore Lane in the Pleasant Valley cul‑de‑sac
• Request for resident parking permits on Jackson Street

The committee approved the October meeting minutes. Several old‑business items were removed from the agenda, including the Lytle Way one‑way signage issue, the East Main double‑yellow marking near the train tracks, and the Shadow Creek Path closure. The parking safety concern on Peninsula Park was referred to the city council for further discussion. The next Traffic Committee meeting was scheduled for December 15, 2025.

• Approved October meeting minutes (motion by Michael Crisp, seconded by Anne Willett)
• Removed Lytle Way one‑way street signage issue from agenda
• Removed East Main double‑yellow marking issue from agenda (markings installed)
• Removed Shadow Creek Path closure issue from agenda (lane reopened)
• Referred Peninsula Park double‑sided parking safety concern to city council
• Set next Traffic Committee meeting for December 15, 2025

Miscellaneous Committees

The provided minutes consist of numeric codes and placeholders without any readable actions, approvals, denials, or votes. No concrete decisions were documented.

Miscellaneous Committees

The Planning and Zoning Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for November 12, 2025, was cancelled due to a lack of quorum.

City Council

The Georgetown City Council will hold second readings of two bond ordinances that provide permanent financing for the Water‑Works Treatment Plant No. 1 upgrade and expansion, sponsored by Councilmembers Sonja Wilkins Brent and Greg Hampton. The meeting also includes updates on the City Hall renovation, the post‑housing needs assessment, and the quarterly planning and zoning report, along with routine committee reports and public comments.

• Second Reading – First Amended and Restated General Bond Ordinance (WWTP No. 1 upgrade financing) – sponsors Sonja Wilkins Brent & Greg Hampton
• Second Reading – Series 2025A Bond Ordinance (WWTP financing) – sponsors Sonja Wilkins Brent & Greg Hampton
• Recommendation of Award – Desha and Water Street Interceptor Sewer Replacement
• Resolution – County‑City Bridge Improvement Program (CCBIP) Grant Funds
• City Hall Renovation Project Update

The council unanimously approved the meeting minutes, an event application, a sewer‑interceptor award, a grant‑fund grant for the County‑City Bridge Improvement Program, and a renewal of a Stock Yards Bank certificate of deposit. It also passed two bond ordinances—an amended and restated General Bond Ordinance and the Series 2025A Bond Ordinance—by a 6‑1 vote, with Councilmember Crisp opposing both. All other motions were approved without dissent.

• Approved October 27 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Flannel and Frost event application (unanimous)
• Approved Amended and Restated General Bond Ordinance (6-1, Crisp no)
• Approved Series 2025A Bond Ordinance (6-1, Crisp no)
• Approved Desha and Water Street Interceptor Sewer Replacement award (unanimous)
• Approved County‑City Bridge Improvement Program grant funds resolution (unanimous)
• Approved Stock Yards Bank Certificate of Deposit renewal (unanimous)

Miscellaneous Committees

The Planning and Zoning Advisory Committee will meet on November 5, 2025 at 3 PM in the Georgetown Police Department Community Room. The committee will consider revisions to the Zoning Code, specifically Articles II and IV. It will also discuss the Urban Service Boundary. The meeting includes routine items such as approval of the October 29 minutes and public comment.

• Review and possible amendment of Zoning Code Articles II and IV
• Discussion of the Urban Service Boundary
• Approval of minutes from the October 29, 2025 regular meeting
• General discussion of planning matters
• Public comment (1 minute)

The Planning and Zoning Advisory Committee unanimously approved the minutes from the October 29, 2025 meeting, adding language to clarify a member’s “no” vote on public comment. The discussion of the Urban Service Boundary was deferred to the next meeting. No other actions were taken.

• Approved October 29, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Deferred Urban Service Boundary discussion to next meeting

Police Committee

The Georgetown Police Committee will review updates on staffing, teen driving classes, and the traffic unit, consider the Power DMS early‑warning indicator, and discuss next steps for a police and dispatch facility needs assessment. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Staffing/Hiring/Recruiting
• Teen Driving Class Update
• Traffic Unit Update
• Power DMS Early Warning Indicator
• Police and Dispatch Facility Needs Assessment – Next Steps

The committee approved the minutes from the October 6, 2025 meeting by unanimous vote. No other motions were adopted; the remaining agenda items were discussed without a formal decision.

• Approved October 6, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Miscellaneous Committees

The Planning and Zoning Advisory Committee will meet to discuss zoning code priorities and define 'best practices.' The body will also review an inventory of vacant and abandoned properties.

• Review of zoning code priorities
• Definition of 'best practices'
• Review of vacant and abandoned properties inventory

The Planning and Zoning Advisory Committee unanimously approved the minutes from the special meeting on October 15, 2025. The committee then voted 2‑1 to permit verbal public comments, allocating one minute per speaker. No other actions were formally decided at this meeting.

• Approved minutes from special meeting Oct 15 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved verbal public comment allowance, one minute per speaker (2‑1)

City Council

The City Council will meet to discuss the potential purchase of privately owned property for parks, recreation, and community programs. The body will also consider budget amendments and several GMWSS contracts.

• Executive session to discuss acquisition of real property for parks and recreation
• Second reading of 2025-2026 Budget Amendment Ordinance
• GMWSS contract for Kentucky Engineering Group: $167,380.00
• GMWSS contract for Lovo, Inc.: $27,550.00
• Second reading of Training Incentive Program Ordinance

The council unanimously approved the Training Incentive Program Ordinance and the 2025-2026 Budget Amendment Ordinance. It also approved several contracts, including Lovo, Inc. for $27,550 and Kentucky Engineering Group for $167,380. Two municipal change orders for City Hall were approved with a 7-1 vote each. A resolution for parks and recreation design phases was adopted unanimously.

• Approved Training Incentive Program Ordinance (8-0)
• Approved 2025-2026 Budget Amendment Ordinance (8-0)
• Approved Lovo, Inc. contract for $27,550 (unanimous)
• Approved Kentucky Engineering Group contract for $167,380 (unanimous)
• Approved Recommendation of Award – Annual Materials Bid (unanimous)
• Approved Municipal Order – City Hall Change Order No. 12 (7-1, Stone dissent)
• Approved Municipal Order – City Hall Change Order No. 13 (7-1, Stone dissent)
• Approved Resolution – Parks and Recreation Quality of Life Projects – Design Phases (unanimous)

Fire Committee

The Georgetown Fire Committee will discuss several items related to fire department equipment and operations. Topics include the delivery of a new stock engine, a hazmat truck, and a response trailer, as well as a partnership with Scott County schools and BCTC. The committee will also receive updates on hiring, the design plans for Station 4, and general fire department and code enforcement matters.

• New stock engine delivered
• Hazmat truck acquisition
• Response trailer acquisition
• Partnership with Scott County Schools & BCTC
• Station 4 design plans

The committee approved the minutes from the August 28, 2025 meeting by unanimous vote. The meeting also included updates on the new stock engine delivery, the HazMat truck now in service, a Norfolk Southern grant for a response trailer, a proposed dual‑credit fire science program, the start of a 10‑recruit class, and plans for Station 4 design and vehicle maintenance. No other formal actions were taken.

• Approved minutes from August 28, 2025 meeting (unanimous)

Interlocal Committee

The committee will receive updates on the Legacy Trail project and Planning & Zoning. Members will review a draft resolution for Parks & Recreation Quality of Life projects and discuss the future use of the Justice Center building.

• Legacy Trail Project update from Strand Associates
• Draft Resolution for Parks & Recreation Quality of Life Projects
• Discussion on potential future use of the Existing Justice Center Building
• LRBP Phase III amended interlocal agreement
• Farmers Market Pavilion application and policy review

Finance Committee

The Georgetown Finance Committee will consider proposals related to the City’s investments with Stock Yards Bank. Items include an Investment Account Proposal and the maturity of a Certificate of Deposit. The committee will also approve minutes from the October 8, 2025 special meeting and hold general discussion.

• Review Investment Account Proposal with Stock Yards Bank
• Consider maturity of Certificate of Deposit (CD) with Stock Yards Bank
• Approve minutes from October 8, 2025 special meeting

The Finance Committee approved the minutes from the special meeting held on October 8, 2025, with a unanimous vote. The committee will hear from the Stock Yards Bank account manager at its next meeting before making any recommendation on reinvesting $1.2 million in cash and $1 million maturing on October 31. They discussed renewing a CD for five months, and a motion will be presented to City Council on November 10, 2025.

• Approved October 8, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Traffic Committee

The Georgetown Traffic Committee will review a series of resident requests, including a permit for resident parking on Jackson Street, a sign change from “no left turn” to “right turn only” on W Clinton St, a speed‑limit reduction at the Paris Pike and Wyndemere Path intersection, and a request for a new stoplight at McClelland near Georgetown‑Christian High School and Western Elementary. The committee will also provide updates on previously discussed items such as one‑way signage at Village Park, a no‑parking sign on Ashberry Court, and a crosswalk request at Champion Way for Anne Mason Elementary.

• Permit parking on Jackson Street for residents (requested by Gerald Day)
• Change “no left turn” sign to “right turn only” on W Clinton St to South Broadway (citizen request via Michael Crisp)
• Reduce speed limit to 45 mph at Paris Pike and Wyndemere Path (requested by William Denton)
• Install a stoplight at McClelland near GCHS and Western Elementary (citizen request via Michael Crisp)
• Add speed tables or humps on Highland Court area (resident request via Tammy Lusby‑Mitchell)

The committee unanimously approved the September meeting minutes. A motion to remove the handicapped parking sign on Kentucky Ave passed unanimously and will be sent to the city council for final approval. A motion to remove parking from the hydrant side of Peninsula Park also passed unanimously and will be forwarded to the council. Several existing signs were noted as already installed, including a No Parking sign on Ashberry Court, a speed‑limit sign on Pavillion Way, and stop/one‑way signs on Bourbon Street.

• Approved September meeting minutes (unanimously)
• Motion to remove handicapped parking sign on Kentucky Ave passed unanimously; to be sent to council
• Motion to remove parking from hydrant side of Peninsula Park passed unanimously; to be sent to council
• No Parking sign installed on Ashberry Court near Johnstone Trail (completed)
• Speed limit sign installed on Pavillion Way (already in place)
• Stop sign and custom one‑way sign installed on Bourbon Street (already in place)
• Eddie Hightower to prepare sketch of East Main double‑yellow marking (to report at next meeting)

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will review bids for Marshall Park, sidewalk rehabilitation on Main Street, and a traffic calming implementation plan. The group will also discuss a stormwater project in Indian Hills and the Bluegrass Ride bus stop improvements.

• Review of Marshall Park Bids
• Downtown/Main Street Sidewalk Brick Rehab
• Traffic Calming Implementation Plan
• Indian Hills Stormwater Project
• Bluegrass Ride Bus Stops – Benches and Shelters

The Public Works Committee approved the minutes from the July 16, 2025 meeting after a motion by Jenkins and a second by Wilkins Brent. The motion passed unanimously. The committee then voted to adjourn the meeting at 4:55 pm, also unanimously approved.

• Approved July 16, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved adjournment at 4:55 pm (unanimous)

Miscellaneous Committees

The Georgetown Planning and Zoning Advisory Committee will hold a special meeting to discuss issues raised during the previous City Council meeting and review action items related to the Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Code Articles. The meeting will take place at the Georgetown Police Department Community Room on October 15, 2025.

• Special meeting to discuss October 13 City Council issues
• Review of Comprehensive Plan action items
• Review of Zoning Code Articles
• Meeting location: Georgetown Police Department Community Room
• Meeting location: 550 Bourbon Street, Georgetown, KY 40324

The Planning and Zoning Advisory Committee unanimously appointed Karen Tingle Sames as chair. It also approved a regular meeting schedule of Wednesdays at 3 pm starting Oct 29, 2025, then biweekly. The committee discussed public comment and ordinance review but made no decisions on those topics. The meeting was adjourned at about 4 pm due to technical difficulties.

• Appointed Karen Tingle Sames as Committee Chair (unanimous)
• Approved regular meeting schedule: Wednesdays 3 pm starting Oct 29, 2025, then every other week (unanimous)
• Meeting adjourned at approximately 4 pm due to video‑teleconference technical difficulties

City Council

The Georgetown City Council will consider a land sales contract for the Lanes Run Business Park located at 195 Endeavor Drive. Council members will also discuss planning and zoning action items from the September 23 joint work session and hear updates on the City Hall renovation project. First and second reading ordinances—including the Training Incentive Program Ordinance and a Property Tax Ordinance—will be presented. Additional items include a police department change order for a Verkada camera system and payments to GMWSS vendors.

• Land sales contract for Lanes Run Business Park – 195 Endeavor Drive
• Planning & Zoning discussion of action items from the September 23 joint work session
• First Reading: Training Incentive Program Ordinance (sponsored by Tammy Lusby Mitchell, Kim Menke, Greg Hampton)
• Second Reading: Property Tax Ordinance
• Police municipal order – Change Order for Verkada Camera System

The council unanimously approved the October 9 meeting minutes and a land‑sale contract for the Lanes Run Business Park at 195 Endeavor Drive. It created a planning and zoning advisory committee and appointed three members. Ordinance amendments for personnel and property tax were adopted, with the property tax vote passing 6‑1. Several municipal orders, including a sewer line project and a police camera system, were also approved.

• Approved minutes from Oct 9 special meeting (unanimous)
• Approved land‑sale contract for Lanes Run Business Park, 195 Endeavor Drive (unanimous)
• Established planning and zoning advisory committee, appointing Tingle Sames, Menke, Crisp (unanimous)
• Approved Personnel Ordinance Amendment (7‑0)
• Approved Property Tax Ordinance (6‑1; Tingle Sames voted no)
• Approved GMWSS contract with Judy Construction for $389,967.89 (unanimous)
• Approved municipal order for Marshall Park sewer line construction (unanimous)
• Approved police change order for Verkada camera system (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council is holding a special meeting to conduct a public hearing. The purpose is to collect written and oral comments regarding the proposed tax rate for 2025.

• Public hearing regarding the 2025 proposed tax rate

The Georgetown City Council held a special public hearing on October 13, 2025 to consider the 2025 property tax rates. Public comment was limited to a request for clarification on a proposed 4% rate. After the hearing, the council recorded an approval of the agenda item. No vote tally was documented in the minutes.

• Approved 2025 property tax rate agenda item (vote tally not recorded)

Miscellaneous Committees

The Georgetown Miscellaneous Committees meeting is scheduled for Thursday, October 9, 2025 at 4:00 PM EST at the Georgetown Police Department, 550 Bourbon Street. The agenda does not list any specific items, resolutions, or contracts for discussion. Council members and the mayor are noted as participants.

City Council

The council will approve the minutes from the October 1 special meeting, consider an application to hold the Elizabeth’s Village Annual DVAM Night Market, and receive a quarterly report on affordable housing and homelessness prevention. No other actions are listed.

• Approval of minutes – October 1, 2025 special meeting
• Event application – Elizabeth’s Village Annual DVAM Night Market
• Quarterly report – affordable housing and homelessness prevention

The council unanimously approved the minutes from the October 1, 2025 special meeting. The council also unanimously approved the application for Elizabeth’s Village Annual DVAM Night Market.

• Approved October 1, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Elizabeth’s Village Annual DVAM Night Market application (unanimous)

Finance Committee

The Georgetown Finance Committee will meet on October 8, 2025 at 8 a.m. in the Police Department Community Room. The committee will discuss the 2025 Property Tax Ordinance. It will also discuss Budget Amendment #1 for the 2025‑2026 fiscal year. The agenda includes approval of the minutes from the August 18, 2025 regular meeting.

• Discussion of the 2025 Property Tax Ordinance
• Discussion of 2025‑2026 Budget Amendment #1
• Approval of minutes from the August 18, 2025 regular meeting

The committee approved the minutes from the August 18, 2025 meeting by unanimous vote. Finance Director Clark presented a proposed 4% property tax rate for 2025 and announced a public hearing on October 13, 2025. He also outlined a budget amendment to be sent to City Council for a first reading on October 13, 2025.

• Approved August 18, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Police Committee

The Georgetown Police Committee will approve the September 8 meeting minutes, consider staffing, hiring and recruiting matters, and conduct a mid-year budget review. No decisions on new contracts or ordinances are listed. The meeting will conclude with general discussion before adjournment.

• Approval of Minutes – Regular Meeting, September 8, 2025
• Staffing/Hiring/Recruiting
• Mid-Year Budget Review
• General Discussion

The committee approved the minutes from the special called meeting held on September 8, 2025, with a unanimous vote. No other actions, approvals, or denials were recorded during the meeting.

• Approved September 8 minutes (unanimous)

Miscellaneous Committees

The Georgetown Sister City Committee will hold a special meeting to approve minutes from previous meetings, hear remarks from Mayor Jenkins regarding travel, review the budget and outstanding invoices, and discuss the sustainability of the sister-city relationship.

• Approval of minutes from August 21 and September 2, 2025
• Mayor Jenkins remarks on inbound and outbound trips
• Review of budget and outstanding invoices/costs
• Appreciation of volunteers
• Discussion on sustainability of the Sister City relationship

The committee lacked a quorum, so the minutes from the August 21 and September 2 special meetings could not be approved and were deferred to the next meeting. Members discussed the recent sister‑city anniversary events and reaffirmed the relationship with Tahara, Japan, but no formal actions or votes were taken. No date was set for the next meeting.

• Minutes of Aug 21 and Sep 2 meetings not approved (no quorum)

City Council

The Georgetown City Council will consider a resolution to accept $147,588 in Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) funds. The council will also approve a ladder truck purchase agreement with Atlantic Emergency Solutions and a lease‑purchase agreement with PNC Finance. Additional items include a grant application for resurfacing Delaplain Road and Main Avenue and approvals of GMWSS contracts totaling $374,787.60.

• Resolution – Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Funding, award $147,588
• Ladder Truck Purchase Agreement with Atlantic Emergency Solutions (municipal order)
• Lease‑Purchase Agreement with PNC Finance (municipal order)
• County Priority Projects Program grant application for resurfacing Delaplain Road and Main Avenue
• GMWSS contract approvals: Pecco Inc $19,119.60; Frankfort Toyota $39,959.00; Desotec $59,624.75; Judy Construction $256,084.25

The special called meeting was held at 8 am with all members present except Councilmember Wilkins Brent. The council unanimously approved the minutes from the September 22, 2025 meeting. The council also unanimously approved the Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) funding resolution. No other actions were taken before adjournment at 8:35 am.

• Approved September 22, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) funding resolution (unanimous)

Fire Committee

The Georgetown Fire Committee met on September 25, 2025 at the Fire Department Training Center, 1161 Paris Pike. No specific agenda items were listed, indicating a procedural meeting.

Miscellaneous Committees

The Scott County Joint Code Enforcement Board will meet at the Georgetown Fire Department to set a regular meeting schedule and location. They will receive an update on the new director of code enforcement. The board will discuss the updated condemned property list and consider certification of blighted and deteriorated properties.

• Set regular meeting schedule and location
• Update on new director of code enforcement
• Discussion of updated condemned property list
• Discussion of certification of blighted and deteriorated properties

City Council

The Georgetown City Council and Georgetown-Scott County Planning Commission are holding a joint work session. The body will review the 2022 Statement of Goals and Objectives, the 2024 Comprehensive Plan, and the zoning code. The meeting aims to define action items for updating and amending the zoning code.

• Review of 2022 Statement of Goals and Objectives
• Discussion of 2024 Comprehensive Plan and Future Land Use Map
• Discussion of process for updating and amending Zoning Code

City Council

The Georgetown City Council will first approve the minutes from the September 8, 2025 regular meeting. It will then consider a resolution to accept a Federal Aviation Administration Airport Infrastructure Grant of up to $282,000 for the Georgetown‑Scott County Regional Airport, authorizing the mayor to sign the agreement. No matching funds are required from the city.

• Approval of minutes from the September 8, 2025 regular meeting
• Resolution to accept FAA Airport Infrastructure Grant up to $282,000 for airport development or noise program

The council approved the minutes from the September 8, 2025 meeting. It also approved a resolution supporting the Airport Infrastructure Grant after a presentation by Airport Board Chairman Steve Woodrum. Both motions passed unanimously. No other business was taken up.

• Approved September 8, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimously)
• Approved Airport Infrastructure Grant resolution (unanimously)

City Council

The Georgetown City Council will hold first readings on three ordinances: a Training Incentive Program for elected officials, a Personnel Ordinance Amendment, and a Property Tax Ordinance. The council will also discuss police and fire equipment orders, including a school resource officer memorandum, an intersection camera/license‑plate reader, and a ladder‑truck purchase agreement. Finance resolutions for a lease‑purchase agreement with PNC Finance and acceptance of a Land and Water Conservation Fund grant will be considered. The meeting includes a proclamation naming October 2025 as Manufacturing Month.

• First reading of Training Incentive Program Ordinance (sponsored by Tammy Lusby Mitchell, Kim Menke, Greg Hampton)
• Fire Municipal Order – Ladder Truck Purchase Agreement with Atlantic Emergency Solutions
• Finance Resolution – Lease‑Purchase Agreement with PNC Finance
• Police Municipal Order – Intersection Camera/License Plate Reader
• GMWSS payments: Pecco, Inc. $19,119.60; Frankfort Toyota $39,959.00; Desotec $59,624.75; Judy Construction, Inc. $256,084.25

The council unanimously approved a resolution to apply for County Priority Projects Program grant funding to resurface Delaplain Road and Main Avenue. Additional unanimous approvals included a Trick‑or‑Treat event, several municipal orders, a ladder‑truck purchase, and a lease‑purchase agreement with PNC Finance. The meeting also adopted a traffic‑calming program and accepted a Land and Water Conservation Fund grant. The session adjourned at 7:20 p.m.

• Added agenda item for County Priority Projects grant application (unanimously approved)
• Approved Trick‑or‑Treat event on Oct 31, 2025 (unanimously approved)
• Approved municipal order for intersection camera/license plate reader (unanimously approved)
• Approved ladder‑truck purchase agreement with Atlantic Emergency Solutions (unanimously approved)
• Approved lease‑purchase agreement with PNC Finance (unanimously approved)
• Approved GMWSS payments to Pecco, Inc. ($19,119.60), Frankfort Toyota ($39,959.00), Desotec ($59,624.75), and Judy Construction ($256,084.25) (unanimously approved)
• Approved adoption of traffic‑calming program (unanimously approved)
• Approved acceptance of Land and Water Conservation Fund grant (unanimously approved)

Traffic Committee

The Traffic Committee is discussing various resident requests for new signage, speed limit changes, and traffic light modifications. The body is also reviewing safety concerns regarding parking and road access in several local neighborhoods.

• Request for speed limit reduction from 55 to 45mph on Frankfort Rd (westbound)
• Request for green arrow signal at the hospital traffic light
• Project update on Right in Right out at Rural King at Paris Pike entrance
• Requests for speed limit and 'Kids at play' signs on Pavillion Way
• Discussion on one-way signage and stop signs for Bourbon Street near Paris Pike

The Traffic Committee approved the June and July meeting minutes. It voted to install a double‑yellow line on East Main Street Extension. The committee also decided to install new stop and “begin one‑way” signs on Bourbon Street and will review several resident requests, adding them to the traffic unit’s work list.

• Approved June and July meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Approved installation of double yellow line on East Main Street Extension (agreed)
• Approved installation of stop and “begin one‑way” signs on Bourbon Street (will put signs up)
• Will review Village Park entrance signage for clarity (Shay to review)
• Will review No Parking sign request on Ashberry Court (Eddie to review and install if needed)
• Added Pavillion Way speed‑limit and kids‑play sign request to traffic unit list
• Added speed‑concern near Jared Parker Way and Evans Blvd to traffic unit list
• Added hospital traffic‑light upgrade request to traffic unit list

City Council

The Georgetown City Council will meet to decide on four ordinances, including annexation and zoning changes for properties at 1938 and 2020 Frankfort Road, a gas franchise for Columbia Gas, and an amendment to open fire permit fees. The meeting will also discuss police drone use, a traffic calming study, and a training incentive program for elected officials.

• Annexation Ordinance – 1938 and 2020 Frankfort Road
• Zone Change Ordinance – 1938 and 2020 Frankfort Road
• Gas Franchise Ordinance – Columbia Gas
• Ordinance Amendment – Open Fire Permit Fees
• Police Drone as a First Responder discussion

The Georgetown City Council approved four second-reading ordinances: annexation and zone change for 1938 and 2020 Frankfort Road, a gas franchise for Columbia Gas, and an amendment to open fire permit fees (5-1). It also approved street closure for the Thrilled to Give Parade, two GMWSS contracts, and the prior meeting minutes. No other substantive decisions were made; discussions included a traffic calming study and a new CAD position for dispatch.

• Approved annexation ordinance for 1938 and 2020 Frankfort Road (6-0)
• Approved zone change ordinance for 1938 and 2020 Frankfort Road (6-0)
• Approved Columbia Gas franchise ordinance (6-0)
• Approved open fire permit fees amendment (5-1, Menke no)
• Approved street closure for Thrilled to Give Parade (unanimous)
• Approved GMWSS contract with Hazen & Sawyer for $19,941.00 (unanimous)
• Approved GMWSS contract with C Squared Excavating for $139,370.92 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from August 25, 2025 meeting (unanimous)

Police Committee

The Georgetown Police Committee will hold a special meeting to discuss staffing, hiring, and facility upgrades. The committee will also review referral items for future City Council consideration, including surplus property and a School Resource Officer memorandum of understanding.

• Review of staffing, hiring, and recruiting efforts
• Discussion of existing facilities and equipment upgrades
• Referral items: surplus property, SRO MOU, dispatch access controls, license plate readers, facility needs assessment
• Review of unoccupied patrol vehicles
• Address speeding complaints

The committee approved, with edits, the minutes from the August 4, 2025 meeting by a unanimous vote. No other actions were decided at this meeting.

• Approved August 4, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Miscellaneous Committees

The Georgetown Sister City Committee will hold a special meeting to discuss details of an upcoming trip to Tahara City, Japan. The committee will review the itinerary, costs, and invoicing status, and assign action items to members.

• Review of Tahara City inbound trip details
• Full itinerary review and consensus
• Review of identified costs and invoicing status
• Assignment of action items to committee members

The committee rejected valet parking with volunteers and approved using parking attendants for the Tahara City visit. Mayor Jenkins will coordinate volunteers to direct vehicles at the Sunday dinner. The committee also agreed to hold a debrief meeting after the mayor returns, with the mayor's office setting the time, location, and agenda.

• Rejected valet parking with volunteers; approved parking attendants
• Mayor Jenkins to coordinate volunteers for vehicle direction at Sunday dinner
• Agreed to schedule a debrief meeting after the mayor's return
• Mayor's office to confirm debrief meeting location, time, and agenda

Police Committee

The agenda for this meeting contains only procedural boilerplate. No specific discussion items or decisions are listed.

Fire Committee

The Fire Committee will discuss updates regarding the purchase of stock and custom engines and a stock ladder truck. The meeting also includes updates on Station 1, hiring and promotions, and the Recovery Residence Program.

• Updates on stock engine, custom engines, and stock ladder truck procurement
• Station 1 update
• Hiring and promotional update
• Recovery Residence Program discussion
• General code enforcement updates

The committee unanimously approved the minutes from the June 26, 2025 meeting. It also unanimously approved a fire ladder truck purchase not to exceed $2.2 million from Atlantic Emergency Solutions, with financing from Pierce Manufacturing through PNC. The mayor directed staff to begin drafting the Recovery Residence Ordinance after a sponsor was identified.

• Approved June 26, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of fire ladder truck up to $2.2 M from Atlantic Emergency Solutions, financed by Pierce Manufacturing through PNC (unanimous)
• Directed staff to begin work on Recovery Residence Ordinance (no vote recorded)

City Council

The Georgetown City Council and Scott County Fiscal Court will hold a joint work session to review a housing needs assessment presented by RKG Associates, Inc. The meeting will also include a discussion on next steps led by the Director of Affordable Housing and Homelessness Prevention, followed by comments from members of both bodies.

• Presentation of Housing Needs Assessment by RKG Associates, Inc.
• Discussion on actions and expectations moving forward led by Kandice Whitehouse, Director of Affordable Housing and Homelessness Prevention

City Council

The City Council will discuss first readings for annexation and zone changes at 1938 and 2020 Frankfort Road. The body will also review a gas franchise ordinance for Columbia Gas and a change order for the City Hall Renovation Project.

• Annexation and Zone Change Ordinances for 1938 and 2020 Frankfort Road
• Hydro Controls contract for $33,862.00
• Gas Franchise Ordinance for Columbia Gas
• Ordinance amendment regarding Open Fire Permit Fees
• City Hall Renovation Project Change Order #11

The Georgetown City Council unanimously approved several items, including the minutes from the August 11 meeting and a street closure for the Fire Prevention Parade. It also approved the City Hail Renovation Project change order, a hydro‑controls contract, two Purdue Pharma related municipal orders, the Bell Engineering contract, and grant funding from Norfolk Southern for the fire department. No votes were recorded against any motion.

• Approved minutes from August 11, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved street closure for Fire Prevention Parade (unanimous)
• Approved City Hail Renovation Project – Change Order #11 (unanimous)
• Approved GMWSS hydro‑controls contract $33,862 (unanimous)
• Approved municipal order on Purdue Pharma bankruptcy plan (unanimous)
• Approved municipal order on Purdue Pharma national settlement (unanimous)
• Approved Bell Engineering contract (municipal order) (unanimous)
• Approved Norfolk Southern grant funding for fire department (unanimous)

Miscellaneous Committees

The Georgetown Sister City Committee will hold a special meeting to discuss the upcoming trip to Tahara City, Japan, including events, transportation, lodging, gifts, and itineraries. The committee will also review identified costs and the budget for the trip, receive a general update from Mayor Jenkins and the Georgetown Travel Group, and select the next meeting date.

• Review Tahara City inbound trip details (events, transportation, lodging, gifts, itineraries)
• Review identified costs and budget for the trip
• Mayor Jenkins/Georgetown Travel Group general update

The Georgetown Sister City Committee unanimously approved the minutes from the August 5, 2025 special meeting. The committee also selected Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at 10 am as the date and time for its next meeting. Other agenda items included updates on the Tahara City inbound trip and cost announcements, but no formal actions were taken on those items.

• Approved August 5, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Scheduled next meeting for September 2, 2025 at 10 am

Public Works Committee

The Georgetown Public Works Committee will hold a meeting on August 20, 2025, at 4:30 PM at the Georgetown Police Department. The agenda provided contains no substantive items, decisions, or discussions beyond meeting logistics.

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will review the 2025-2026 project list and discuss gas and electric franchises. The meeting includes discussions on information technology and Finance Department goals.

• Fire Ladder Truck Financing
• Marshall Park Restrooms project review
• Clubhouse Bridge project review
• Gas and Electric Franchise discussion regarding telecommunications revenue
• Information Technology discussion

The committee approved the minutes from the July 21, 2025 meeting by unanimous vote. Members agreed to sponsor an ordinance awarding the gas franchise to Columbia Gas, with the first reading planned for the August 25 City Council meeting. The committee also noted the need to cancel its next regular meeting because a quorum is not expected.

• Approved July 21, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Agreed to sponsor ordinance awarding gas franchise to Columbia Gas; first reading set for Aug 25 City Council meeting (no vote recorded)
• Noted need to cancel next regular Finance Committee meeting due to anticipated lack of quorum (no vote recorded)

City Council

The Georgetown City Council will meet to decide on three ordinances: two zoning changes and one annexation for the Sharp Property on Paynes Depot Road. The council will also discuss police department promotions, city hall renovations, and water/sewer system contracts. Public comments and councilmember reports are scheduled.

• Zone Change Ordinance – ZMA-2025-20: 1782 Frankfort Rd (Ward Hall)
• Annexation Ordinance – Paynes Depot Rd (Sharp Property, 140-10-052.000)
• Zone Change Ordinance – ZMA-2025-21: Paynes Depot Rd (Sharp Property, 140-10-052.000)
• GMWSS contracts: EPG – $18,488.15, Judy Construction – $658,386.90
• Police Department promotions and officer introductions

The Georgetown City Council approved several contracts, municipal orders, and zoning changes. An annexation ordinance for Paynes Depot Rd was adopted by a 4-3 vote, and a zone change ordinance for 1782 Frankfort Rd passed unanimously. The council also approved an amendment to waive open fire permit fees for non‑profit use.

• Approved July 28, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved annexation ordinance for Paynes Depot Rd (4-3)
• Approved zone change ordinance 1782 Frankfort Rd (7-0)
• Approved zone change ordinance Paynes Depot Rd (5-2)
• Approved Judy Construction contract $658,386.90 (unanimous)
• Approved Spectrum Service Agreement (unanimous)
• Approved open fire permit fee waiver amendment for non‑profits (unanimous)
• Approved FY26 Kentucky Office of Highway Safety Grant Funding resolution (unanimous)

Miscellaneous Committees

The Georgetown Sister City Committee is meeting to review the itinerary, lodging, and transportation for a visiting group from Tahara City. The committee will also review the budget and associated costs for the trip.

• Review of Tahara City inbound trip events, transportation, and itineraries
• Discussion of lodging options including homestays versus hotels
• Review of gift quantity and variety
• Review of identified costs and budget
• General update from Mayor Jenkins and the Georgetown Travel Group

The Georgetown Sister City Committee approved the minutes from the July 8 and July 22, 2025 special meetings by unanimous vote. The committee reviewed plans for the 35th anniversary celebrations, set funding limits, assigned guest‑list tasks, and scheduled the next meeting for August 21, 2025. No other motions were voted on.

• Approved July 8 and July 22, 2025 minutes (unanimous)

Police Committee

The Police Committee will meet to review personnel matters and departmental updates. Discussion items include staffing, hiring, and the KACP reaccreditation process.

• Staffing, hiring, and recruiting
• Promotions and new assignments
• Jr. CPA #4
• Drone update
• KACP Reaccreditation

The committee voted to approve the minutes from the special meeting held on July 9, 2025. The motion was made by Committee Member Jenkins, seconded by Committee Member Tingle Sames, and passed unanimously. No other actions were decided during the meeting.

• Approved minutes from July 9, 2025 special meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will vote on second readings for ordinances regarding backyard chickens and animal control. The body will also consider first readings for zone changes at 1782 Frankfort Rd and Paynes Depot Rd.

• Zone Change Ordinance ZMA-2025-20: 1782 Frankfort Rd
• Annexation and Zone Change Ordinance ZMA-2025-21: Paynes Depot Rd
• Contract for Judy Construction: $389,909.97
• Contract for ESRI: $12,950
• Urban Backyard Chicken Ordinance (Second Reading)

The council unanimously approved the July 23 meeting minutes and a $389,909.97 water and sewer contract with Judy Construction. It also approved City Hall Change Order #10 by a 7‑1 vote and rejected the Urban Backyard Chickens ordinance after a 4‑4 tie. Additional actions included approving several ordinance amendments and removing development impact fees from the agenda.

• Approved July 23 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved $389,909.97 Judy Construction water & sewer contract (unanimous)
• Approved City Hall Change Order #10 (7-1, Stone No)
• Rejected Urban Backyard Chickens ordinance (4-4 tie, motion failed)
• Approved amendment to Animal Control Ordinance (8-0)
• Approved amendment to Code Enforcement Board Ordinance (8-0)
• Approved amendment to Personnel Ordinance (8-0)
• Removed Development Impact Fees from the table (6-2)

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to review a presentation by TischlerBise, Inc. and conduct a development simulation exercise. The meeting is focused on discussing a proposed program for development impact fees.

• Presentation by TischlerBise, Inc.
• Development simulation exercise
• Discussion of proposed development impact fees

The council approved the minutes from the July 14, 2025 City Council meeting with a unanimous vote. The work session also featured a presentation on potential development impact fees and a discussion, but no further actions were taken. Mayor Jenkins adjourned the meeting at 6:45 p.m.

• Approved July 14, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimously)

Miscellaneous Committees

The Georgetown Sister City Committee is meeting to review goals and critical dates for 35th anniversary celebrations. The group will discuss event planning, transportation, lodging, and gift requirements.

• Review of 35th Anniversary Celebration goals and dates
• Discussion of lodging options including homestays versus hotels
• Review of gift quantity and variety
• Planning for events scheduled Friday through Sunday
• Review of official delegation versus TIA group counts

The Georgetown Sister City Committee assigned Lisa Lair and Deni Hamilton to plan the September 7 dinner, and Linda Glass with Jane Drake Hale to plan Mayor Jenkins’s leadership dinner on September 6. The committee also scheduled its next meeting for August 5, 2025 at 10 am. No formal votes were recorded.

• Assigned Lisa Lair and Deni Hamilton to plan the September 7, 2025 dinner/celebration
• Assigned Linda Glass and Jane Drake Hale to plan Mayor Jenkins’s leadership dinner on September 6, 2025
• Scheduled next committee meeting for Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 10 am

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will review project financing for 2025-2026 and discuss gas and electric franchises. The meeting includes a review of specific equipment acquisitions for city services.

• Fire Ladder Truck financing
• Public Works Gripper Truck financing
• Gas and Electric Franchise discussion

The committee approved the minutes from the June 16, 2025 meeting by unanimous vote. It also unanimously approved a recommendation to finance the new fire ladder truck with a governmental lease that provides monthly payments for seven years.

• Approved June 16, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved recommendation for governmental lease of fire ladder truck (unanimous)

Traffic Committee

The Georgetown Traffic Committee is discussing various resident requests for traffic calming, new signage, and street lighting. The body is reviewing safety concerns at several intersections and neighborhood entrances.

• Request for crosswalk across Champion Way to Anne Mason Elementary School
• Discussion of right in/right out access at Southgate Drive and US-25
• Request for traffic counter at Shadow Creek Path and Ikebana Dr
• Request for temporary handicap sign at Tom and Harry’s Barber Shop on Court Street
• Review of potential traffic light at I-75 northbound exit 127

The Traffic Committee reviewed several resident concerns—including a crosswalk at Champion Way, dangerous intersections, speeding areas, and parking issues—but did not approve any measures. Most items were referred to the state, the traffic unit, or scheduled for future review. No votes were recorded on any proposals.

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will receive updates on general department operations and engineering projects. The body will discuss the status of specific infrastructure work and a knuckle boom truck.

• Knuckle Boom Truck
• Marshall Park Bathrooms project update
• Downtown Sidewalks Project update
• Indian Hills Drainage update

The Public Works Committee approved the minutes from the June 18, 2025 meeting with a unanimous vote. A motion to adjourn the July 16 meeting was also approved unanimously. No other formal actions were taken; the committee expressed no objection to a proposed $225,000 knuckle boom truck purchase but did not vote on it.

• Approved June 18 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved adjournment of meeting (unanimous)

Interlocal Committee

The Georgetown and Scott County Interlocal Committee will meet to review updates and plans for shared services. The body will discuss a three-year capital projects plan for parks and recreation and the potential future use of the existing Justice Center building.

• Senate Bill 63 discussion
• Parks and Recreation 3 Year Capital Projects Plan FY 2025-2026
• Existing Justice Center Building potential future use
• LRBP Phase III amended interlocal agreement
• Farmers Market Pavilion application and policy review

The committee unanimously approved the minutes from the April 15, 2025 meeting. It also unanimously approved a motion to support completing the design phase for the Great Crossing Park fields and lap pool projects. Finally, the committee unanimously approved adjournment of the meeting.

• Approved April 15, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved design phase support for Great Crossing Park fields and lap pool (unanimous)
• Approved adjournment of the meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The Georgetown City Council will discuss several ordinance amendments, including a new urban backyard chicken law. The body is also reviewing multiple utility contracts and street dedications for new developments.

• Recommendation of award for Pump Station No. 20 and Force Main Improvements: $1,887,950.00
• Judy Construction change order for WWTP No. 1: $307,256.30
• Hexagon Technologies contract: $98,160.00
• First reading of Urban Backyard Chicken Ordinance
• Street dedications for Village at Lanes Run, The Abbey at Old Oxford, and South Crossing

The council approved several contracts and municipal orders, including a $1.887 M award for Pump Station No. 20 and force main improvements. It also approved a street block for Georgetown College move‑in day, two City Hall change orders, and multiple street dedication projects. A proposed zoning ordinance amendment failed for lack of a second and the meeting adjourned at 8:20 pm.

• Approved June 23 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved street block for Georgetown College Freshmen Move‑In Day (unanimous)
• Approved City Hall Change Order #8 (7‑1)
• Approved City Hall Change Order #9 (7‑1)
• Approved $1,887,950 pump station and force main improvement award (unanimous)
• Approved street dedications for Village at Lanes Run, The Abbey at Old Oxford, and South Crossing (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 Justice Assistance Grant application (unanimous)
• Zoning ordinance amendment (Sections 4.3, 4.4) failed for lack of second

Police Committee

The Police Committee will meet to discuss staffing, hiring, and recruiting. The body will also review a proposed transition regarding part-time versus full-time officers and discuss House Bill 520 and Senate Bill 63.

• Staffing, hiring, and recruiting
• Proposed transition of part-time vs. full-time officers
• House Bill 520
• Senate Bill 63
• Axon Tech Day

The committee unanimously approved the minutes from the June 2, 2025 meeting. Members agreed to sponsor an amendment to the city’s personnel ordinance to change School Resource Officer and Part‑Time Officer positions, with the first reading set for the City Council on July 14, 2025. No other actions were taken.

• Approved June 2, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Agreed to sponsor amendment to personnel ordinance for first reading July 14, 2025

Miscellaneous Committees

The Georgetown Sister City Committee is meeting to review goals and critical dates for 35th anniversary celebrations. The group will discuss logistics including transportation, lodging, and gift quantities.

• Review of 35th Anniversary goals and critical dates
• Discussion of lodging options (homestay vs. hotels)
• Review of official delegation and TIA group counts
• Georgetown/Scott County Tourism partnership discussion with Lori Saunders
• Update from Mayor Jenkins and the Georgetown Travel Group

The Georgetown Sister City Committee unanimously approved the June 18, 2025 meeting minutes. Members were assigned to plan the Mayor’s dinner and the farewell dinner, and to arrange gifts, a photographer, and interpreter support. The committee set the next meeting for July 22, 2025 at 10 a.m. pending location confirmation.

• Approved June 18, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Linda Glass and Jane Drake Hale assigned to plan Mayor’s dinner
• Lisa Lair and Deni Hamilton assigned to plan farewell dinner
• Committee decided each guest receives a small gift and Mayor presents delegation gifts
• Vice Chair Bill Hamilton to look into hiring a photographer
• Tourism Director Lori Saunders to look into interpreter availability
• Next meeting scheduled for Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 10 a.m. (location to be confirmed)

Police Committee

The Police Committee will meet to discuss staffing, hiring, and recruiting. The agenda includes a proposed transition regarding part-time versus full-time officers and discussions on House Bill 520 and Senate Bill 63.

• Proposed transition of part-time vs. full-time officers
• Discussion of House Bill 520
• Discussion of Senate Bill 63
• Axon Tech Day

Fire Committee

The Fire Committee will meet to discuss burn permit fees and the Recovery Residence Program. The body will also consider shifting Code Enforcement Board meetings to a quarterly schedule.

• Burn permit fee discussion
• Recovery Residence Program
• Proposal to shift Code Enforcement Board meetings to quarterly
• Georgetown Fire Department Training Center update and ribbon cutting

The committee approved the minutes from the April 24, 2025 fire committee meeting by unanimous vote. No other motions were adopted; the remaining agenda items were discussed without a formal decision.

• Approved April 24, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will discuss the FY 2025-2026 budget and a budget amendment for FY 2024-2025. The body is also reviewing a zoning ordinance text amendment and several municipal orders regarding city infrastructure and services.

• Budget Ordinance FY 2025-2026 (Second Reading)
• GMWSS contracts: Judy Construction ($410,685.77) and Wilson Equipment ($69,790.00)
• Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment for Sections 4.3, 4.4, and Schedule of Dimension Area Regulations (First Reading)
• Municipal Order for Lanes Run Business Park streetlights
• Resolution for Kentucky Attorney General Body Armor Grant

The council unanimously approved two GMWSS contracts, including a $410,685.77 award to Judy Construction. It also passed budget and personnel ordinances with 8‑0 votes, and approved several municipal orders and resolutions. All actions were recorded as approved by vote.

• Approved Budget Amendment Ordinance FY 2024-2025 (8‑0)
• Approved Budget Ordinance FY 2025-2026 (8‑0)
• Approved Amendment to Personnel Ordinance (8‑0)
• Approved Wilson Equipment contract $69,790.00 (unanimous)
• Approved Judy Construction contract $410,685.77 (unanimous)
• Approved Municipal Order – Financial Audit Service (7‑1)
• Approved Fire Department Uniforms municipal order (unanimous)
• Approved Kentucky Attorney General Body Armor Grant (unanimous)

Miscellaneous Committees

The Georgetown Sister City Committee is meeting to review goals and critical dates for 35th anniversary celebrations. The group will discuss logistics including transportation, lodging, and gift quantities.

• Review of 35th Anniversary Celebration goals and dates
• Discussion of lodging options (Homestay v. Hotels)
• Review of official delegation and TIA group counts
• Georgetown/Scott County Tourism partnership discussion with Lori Saunders
• Discussion of formalizing partnerships to support events

The Georgetown Sister City Committee unanimously approved the minutes from the May 22 and June 5, 2025 special meetings. Members discussed plans for the 35th anniversary celebrations, including events on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, but no formal actions were taken on those items. The committee selected Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 5 pm as the date for its next meeting.

• Approved minutes from May 22 and June 5 meetings (unanimous)
• Set next meeting for July 8, 2025 at 5 pm

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will receive general department and engineering project updates. Discussions will focus on street paving, drainage, and sidewalk improvements.

• Street Paving List
• TAP Grant Project (W. Main Street Sidewalks)
• Downtown Sidewalks Project
• Indian Hills Drainage

The Public Works Committee approved the minutes from the April 16, 2025 meeting by unanimous vote. No other actions or approvals were taken; the meeting consisted of departmental updates and a general discussion. The committee then unanimously adjourned the meeting.

• Approved April 16, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved motion to adjourn meeting (unanimous)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will meet to discuss the 2025-2026 budget and gas and electric franchises. The body will also review building inspection permits for public and state jurisdiction projects.

• 2025-2026 Budget Discussion
• Gas and Electric Franchise Discussion
• Building Inspection Permits for State Jurisdiction Projects
• Building Inspection Permits for Public Projects

The Georgetown Finance Committee met on June 16, 2025 at the Police Department Community Room. A motion to approve the minutes from the May 19, 2025 meeting was made by Lusby Mitchell, seconded by Chair Hampton, and was unanimously approved. The committee reviewed the 2025‑2026 budget (no changes) and discussed franchise fees and permit fee waivers, but no further actions were taken.

• Approved May 19, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Traffic Committee

The Traffic Committee is discussing various resident and officer requests regarding road safety, parking regulations, and lighting. The body is reviewing specific locations for new stop signs, traffic lights, and handicap parking.

• Proposed traffic light at I-75 northbound exit 127 left turn
• Request for stop sign at Ferguson Ln and Buchanan Crossing in McClelland View
• Request for dedicated left turn arrow at Lusby Path/US-25 traffic light
• Request for handicap parking on E Jackson Street near Broadway
• Request to remove 'No Semi Parking' signs on Darby Drive

The Traffic Committee meeting on June 16, 2025 did not have a quorum, so no voting or formal actions were taken. The April and June minutes will be reviewed and voted on at the July meeting. All items raised were noted for future follow‑up.

Miscellaneous Committees

The Beautification Committee is scheduled to meet on June 12, 2025. The provided agenda contains no specific discussion items or decisions.

City Council

The Georgetown City Council is holding a special meeting for a single purpose. The body will conduct a public hearing to collect written and oral comments regarding the use of Municipal Road Aid Funds.

• Public hearing regarding Municipal Road Aid Funds

The special meeting on June 9, 2025 included a public hearing on Municipal Road Aid funds, but no members of the public spoke. Staff presented planned street paving and noted that funding for a street‑assessment study is included in the upcoming budget. No decisions, approvals, or votes were recorded before the meeting was adjourned.

City Council

The City Council will discuss the FY26 annual operating and capital budget for Georgetown Municipal Water and Sewer Service. The body is also considering a resolution to serve as the beneficiary for a KPDI grant for the Lanes Run Business Park Phase III project.

• Resolution for KPDI grant beneficiary for Lanes Run Business Park Phase III
• FY26 Annual Operating and Capital Budget for GMWSS
• First reading of an amendment to the Personnel Ordinance
• Municipal Order for Fire Department uniforms
• Municipal Order for a reverse salt auction

The council unanimously approved the FY 26 Annual Operating and Capital Budget. It also approved the FY 25‑27 financial audit recommendation, the Municipal Road Aid Program funds, the insurance renewal, and the reverse‑salt auction. The fire department uniform order was postponed. All other items were approved without dissent.

• Approved FY 26 Annual Operating and Capital Budget (unanimous)
• Approved FY 25‑27 financial audit recommendation to RFH, PLLC (unanimous)
• Approved Municipal Road Aid Program funds (unanimous)
• Approved insurance renewal municipal order (unanimous)
• Approved reverse‑salt auction municipal order (unanimous)
• Approved KPDI Beneficiary for LRBP Phase III resolution (unanimous)
• Postponed fire department uniforms municipal order
• Approved minutes from May 28, 2025 special meeting (unanimous)

Miscellaneous Committees

The Georgetown Sister City Committee is meeting to review goals and critical dates for 35th anniversary celebrations. The group will discuss logistics including transportation, lodging, and gifts.

• Review of 35th Anniversary goals and critical dates
• Discussion of lodging options: homestays versus hotels
• Review of gift quantity and variety
• Georgetown/Scott County Tourism partnership discussion with Lori Saunders
• Update from Mayor Jenkins and the Georgetown Travel Group

The committee postponed approval of the May 22, 2025 special meeting minutes to a future meeting. It decided to shift the larger anniversary dinner at Yuko En from Saturday to Sunday. The next committee meeting was set for Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 5:30 p.m.

• Deferred approval of May 22, 2025 special meeting minutes
• Shifted Yuko En anniversary dinner from Saturday to Sunday
• Scheduled next meeting for June 18, 2025 at 5:30 p.m.

Police Committee

The Police Committee will meet to discuss department staffing, hiring, and recruiting. The agenda includes reviews of Part 1 Crimes and KLEC POPS Testing, as well as an update on Flock cameras.

• Staffing, hiring, and recruiting discussion
• Review of Part 1 Crimes
• KLEC POPS Testing
• Flock Camera Update

The committee approved the minutes from the May 5, 2025 meeting with a unanimous vote. No other actions were voted on; the remainder of the agenda consisted of updates on staffing, crime categories, fitness testing, camera needs, and traffic enforcement.

• Approved May 5, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will hold a special called meeting to conduct first readings of a budget amendment for FY 2024-2025 and the budget ordinance for FY 2025-2026. The body will also receive updates on the Kentucky Product Development Initiative grant and the Georgetown Business Park Authority.

• First Reading of Budget Amendment Ordinance FY 2024-2025
• First Reading of Budget Ordinance FY 2025-2026
• Discussion on Development Impact Fees
• Discussion on Backyard Chickens
• Kentucky Transportation Cabinet temporary easement update

The council approved the minutes from the May 12, 2025 meeting. They approved three appointments to the Georgetown Business Park Authority. They unanimously approved a temporary easement with the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet and a performance‑bond update for the South Sewer Extension. All members acknowledged receipt of the check register.

• Approved May 12, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved appointments of Katy Prather, Joshua Landacre, and John Traylor to the Georgetown Business Park Authority (unanimous)
• Approved Kentucky Transportation Cabinet temporary easement (unanimous)
• Approved South Sewer Extension performance bond update (unanimous)
• Acknowledged receipt of the check register

Fire Committee

The Fire Committee meeting scheduled for May 22, 2025, has been cancelled.

Miscellaneous Committees

The Georgetown Sister City Committee will hold a special meeting to discuss goals for upcoming 35th anniversary celebrations, review responsibilities, and plan delegation logistics. Items include funding discussions, homestay expectations, and travel group requirements for Mayor Jenkins.

• 35th Anniversary Celebrations – Review of Goals
• Tahara Official Delegation and Tahara International Association – Group Count
• Funding Discussion
• Mayor Jenkins/Georgetown Travel Group Requirements – Deadlines, deposits

The committee unanimously approved the minutes from the May 8, 2025 special meeting. It scheduled its next meeting for Thursday, June 5, 2025 at 5 pm. The agenda item on Mayor Jenkins/Georgetown travel group requirements was deferred.

• Approved May 8, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Scheduled next meeting for June 5, 2025 at 5 pm
• Deferred Mayor Jenkins/Georgetown travel group requirements agenda item

Public Works Committee

The agenda for this meeting contains only procedural boilerplate. No specific items for decision or discussion are listed.

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will review the third budget amendment for 2024-2025 and hold discussions regarding the 2025-2026 budget. The meeting also includes a discussion on gas and electric franchises.

• 2024-2025 Budget Amendment #3
• 2025-2026 Budget agency appropriations and updates
• Gas and Electric Franchise discussion

The committee approved the minutes from the special meeting held on May 5, 2025 by unanimous vote. Finance Director Clark presented the 2024‑2025 Budget Amendment #3, but no vote was taken. The committee discussed agency appropriations and the upcoming gas and electric franchise renewals, and asked that rate data be collected from other cities. Funding for the Training Incentive Program was confirmed to be included in the proposed budget.

• Approved May 5, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Requested collection of gas and electric franchise rate data from other cities

City Council

The council will hold second readings of ordinances for annexation and rezoning at 1367 Paynes Depot Rd, the South Sewer Extension, and bond anticipation and series bonds. Mayor Jenkins will present the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Message and Proposal. The council will consider multiple contracts and municipal orders, including a $462,535.72 award to Judy Construction, WWTP filter and roof replacements, and a Verkada security solution for the police department. Discussion items include backyard chickens and open fire permit fees.

• Mayor's presentation of Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Message and Proposal
• Second reading: Annexation Ordinance for 1367 Paynes Depot Rd
• Second reading: Zoning Change Ordinance for 1367 Paynes Depot Rd
• Second reading: South Sewer Extension Ordinance
• GMWSS award to Judy Construction for $462,535.72

The council unanimously approved the meeting minutes and a May 24 community event. It also approved several ordinances, including annexation, zoning changes, a sewer extension, and two bond measures, with vote counts ranging from 5‑3 to unanimous. Additional actions included a city‑hall change order, a police security system, and the cancellation of the May 26 council meeting.

• Approved Annexation Ordinance – 1367 Paynes Depot Road (5-3)
• Approved Zoning Change Ordinance – 1367 Paynes Depot Road (5-3)
• Approved South Sewer Extension Ordinance (8-0)
• Approved 2025 Series A Bond Anticipation Note Ordinance (8-0)
• Approved 2026 Series A Bond Ordinance (8-0)
• Approved City Hall Change Order #6 (7-1)
• Approved Verkada Security Solution for Police Department (unanimous)
• Cancelled the May 26, 2025 City Council meeting (unanimous)

Miscellaneous Committees

This special meeting of the Georgetown Sister City Committee is convened to discuss the 35th anniversary celebrations and the upcoming Tahara official delegation. Members will review event planning, homestay needs, funding, and travel group requirements. The agenda is primarily organizational and forward-looking, with no final decisions or expenditures listed.

• Overview of goals for 35th anniversary celebrations
• Discussion of Tahara official delegation group count
• Homestay expectations and needs
• Funding discussion for sister city activities
• Review of deadlines and deposits for Georgetown travel group

The Georgetown Sister City Committee reviewed its role in hosting the Tahara City delegation and discussed lodging, transportation, gifts, and funding needs. Members agreed the ideal travel group size is 12‑20 people. The committee set its next meeting for Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 12 pm.

• Scheduled next meeting for May 22, 2025 at 12 pm

Finance Committee

This special meeting of the Georgetown Finance Committee will review a Police Department Security Solution Proposal and discuss the 2025-2026 budget, including agency funding requests, updated revenue and expense projections, and budget preparation status.

• Review Police Department Security Solution Proposal
• 2025-2026 Budget Discussion: agency funding requests, revenue/expense projections, budget preparation status
• Approval of minutes from April 21, 2025 regular meeting

The Finance Committee approved the minutes from the regular meeting held on April 21, 2025 by a unanimous vote. The committee heard a brief overview of the Verkada police security system proposal, which will be presented to the council on May 12, 2025. Members also discussed agency grant requests and updated budget revenue and expense projections, but no budget actions were decided.

• Approved April 21, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Police Committee

The Georgetown Police Committee will meet to approve minutes from April 7, 2025, and discuss several operational topics. Items include staffing and hiring updates, police department awards, community relations, the status of the Bearcat vehicle, and the Special Response Team. No votes on specific ordinances or contracts are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from April 7, 2025 regular meeting
• Staffing/hiring/recruiting update
• GPD Awards discussion
• Bearcat vehicle update (armored vehicle status)
• Special Response Team discussion

The committee approved the minutes from the April 7, 2025 meeting with a unanimous vote. No other motions were adopted. The remainder of the meeting consisted of updates on staffing, awards, community relations, the Bearcat vehicle, the Special Response Team, and a proposed security solution, but no further decisions were made.

• Approved April 7, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The council will hold first readings of ordinances to annex and rezone 1367 Paynes Depot Rd, extend a sewer line, and authorize bond anticipation notes. It will also vote on several GMWSS contracts, including a $500,256.28 award to Judy Construction, and receive updates on city hall renovation and affordable housing.

• First reading of annexation ordinance for 1367 Paynes Depot Rd
• First reading of zoning change ordinance for 1367 Paynes Depot Rd
• Judy Construction contract for $500,256.28 (GMWSS)
• First reading of 2025 Series A Bond Anticipation Note and 2026 Series A Bond ordinances
• Resolution for new access point at Marketplace at Frankfort Pike

The Georgetown City Council approved several items, including the appointment of Glenda Dees to the Georgetown Housing Authority by a 7-0 vote. It also approved the June 14 Juneteenth Gospel Explosion event, the new access point at the Marketplace on Frankfort Pike, and multiple service contracts. All motions were passed unanimously unless otherwise noted.

• Approved April 17 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Juneteenth Gospel Explosion event (unanimous)
• Approved executive order appointing Glenda Dees to Housing Authority (7-0)
• Approved new access point at Marketplace on Frankfort Pike (unanimous)
• Approved Mission Communications contract $12,876.40 (unanimous)
• Approved Straeffer Pump & Supply contract $12,987.00 (unanimous)
• Approved Judy Construction contract $500,256.28 (unanimous)
• Approved Stock Yards Bank investment renewal (unanimous)

Fire Committee

The Georgetown Fire Committee will consider the Fire Department and Code Enforcement budget requests, along with department updates. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and general discussion. No specific dollar amounts or action items are detailed in the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from April 10, 2025
• Georgetown Fire Department Budget Request
• Georgetown Fire Department Updates
• Code Enforcement Budget Request
• Code Enforcement Updates

The committee approved the minutes from the April 10, 2025 meeting by unanimous vote. Budget requests for FY 2026—including new firefighters, Station 4 design and construction fees, a ladder truck, and code enforcement resources—were presented and discussed, but no approvals or rejections were recorded. The meeting adjourned at 4:04 pm.

• Approved April 10, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Miscellaneous Committees

The Georgetown Beautification Committee will hold a special meeting to select a secretary, review committee structure, and hear a presentation on plans for Peninsula Park followed by a vote to recommend or reject the plans.

• Presentation and vote to recommend or reject plans for Peninsula Park
• Selection of secretary for the committee
• Review of committee structure

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will meet to review and discuss the proposed 2025-2026 municipal budget. They will also consider an investment proposal from Stock Yards Bank. The meeting includes approval of the April 14 special meeting minutes and general discussion.

• Approval of minutes from April 14, 2025, special meeting
• Stock Yards Bank investment proposal
• 2025-2026 budget discussion

The committee approved the minutes from the April 14, 2025 special meeting with a unanimous vote. It directed staff to investigate a twelve‑month investment rate of at least 4% from Stock Yards Bank and to present a memorandum to the full council at the April 28 meeting. Budget topics were discussed but no further actions were taken. The meeting adjourned at 9:20 am.

• Approved April 14, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Agreed to investigate a 12‑month rate ≥4% from Stock Yards Bank and present a memorandum to Council on April 28 (no vote recorded)

Traffic Committee

The Traffic Committee is discussing resident concerns regarding speeding, street lighting, and parking obstructions. The body is reviewing specific requests for traffic control measures and infrastructure improvements across several neighborhoods.

• Request for traffic review on East Jackson Street between S Hamilton and Military Street
• Streetlight requests for Falls Creek entrances, Seminole Trail and Walker Way, and Trackside Dr and Champion Way
• Parking concerns in Thoroughbred Acres and Peninsula Park
• Request for painted turning lanes on Paynes Landing Blvd at US460
• Discussion on a 3-way stop at Christal Drive and Delissa Drive

The committee unanimously approved the prior meeting minutes. The meeting was then adjourned by a motion that carried. No other substantive actions were decided.

• Accepted prior meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

City Council

This is a special meeting of the Georgetown City Council to discuss the 2025-2026 budget. Topics include budget assumptions, departmental requests, interlocal budgets, other general fund items, preliminary revenue projections, and special revenue funds. No votes or final decisions are expected; it is a work session for discussion only.

• Discussion of budget assumptions and departmental requests
• Review of interlocal budgets and other general fund items
• Preliminary revenue projections and special revenue funds

Councilmember Wilkins Brent moved to approve the minutes from the April 14, 2025 City Council meeting, and Councilmember Crisp seconded the motion. The council approved the minutes unanimously. No other business was taken and the meeting was adjourned at 5:50 pm.

• Approved April 14, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Public Works Committee

The Georgetown Public Works Committee will meet to discuss the fiscal year 2025-2026 budget process for both Public Works and Engineering departments. They will also receive updates on stormwater management and ongoing engineering projects. The committee will consider approving minutes from the March 19, 2025 meeting.

• Approval of minutes from March 19, 2025 regular meeting
• Public Works general department update
• FY 25-26 Budget Process discussion for Public Works and Engineering
• Stormwater Management Discussion
• Engineering Projects Update

The Public Works Committee approved the minutes from the March 19, 2025 meeting by unanimous vote. The committee then adjourned the meeting at 5:10 pm, also unanimously. No other substantive actions or approvals were recorded.

• Approved March 19, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:10 pm (unanimous)

Interlocal Committee

The Interlocal Committee will discuss capital project proposals for parks and recreation and the potential for new facilities. The body will also review the Farmers Market Pavilion policy and agreements regarding the Lanes Run Business Park Phase III.

• 3 Year Capital Projects Proposal for existing parks facilities
• Quality of Life Projects for potential new parks facilities
• Farmers Market Pavilion application and policy review
• Lanes Run Business Park Phase III amended or new interlocal agreement
• Discussion on potential future use of the existing Justice Center Building

The committee unanimously approved the January 21 minutes and a motion to return a 3‑year phased parks‑project plan to the Fiscal Court and City Council. Members also expressed support for amending the Phase II Interlocal Agreement to accommodate Phase III expansion at Lanes Run Business Park and postponed discussion of the Justice Center’s future use. The meeting adjourned at 5:30 p.m.

• Approved January 21, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved taking back 3‑year phased parks plan to Fiscal Court and City Council (unanimous)
• Supported amendment to Phase II Interlocal Agreement for Lanes Run Phase III (expressed support)
• Postponed Justice Center future‑use discussion to next meeting (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The council will hold second readings and likely vote on amendments to the Personnel Ordinance and Council Compensation Ordinance. It will also hold a first reading of the South Sewer Extension Ordinance. Other items include approval of event applications, a $13,600 contract for Bennett & Williams, and discussion on backyard chickens.

• Second readings of Personnel Ordinance Amendment and Council Compensation Ordinance Amendment
• First reading of South Sewer Extension Ordinance
• Approval of $13,600 contract for Bennett & Williams (GMWSS)
• Municipal order for LRBP Phase III – GMWSS Sewer Privilege Fee
• Council discussion on Backyard Chickens (old business)

The council unanimously approved the minutes from the April 8 special meeting and a series of event applications, including a graduate parade route and use of City Hall parking for markets. It also passed the Personnel and Council Compensation Ordinance Amendments with an 8‑0 vote. Finance approvals were made for a $13,600 GMWSS contract and a sewer privilege fee. The South Sewer Extension Ordinance was deferred to staff for changes.

• Approved April 8 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Scott County Schools Graduate Parade route (unanimous)
• Approved partial closure of College Street for Georgetown College Commencement (unanimous)
• Approved use of City Hall parking lot for Scott County Farmers Market (unanimous)
• Approved use of City Hall parking lot for Master Gardener Garden Expo (unanimous)
• Approved Personnel Ordinance Amendment (8-0)
• Approved Council Compensation Ordinance Amendment (8-0)
• Deferred South Sewer Extension Ordinance to staff (unanimous)

Finance Committee

The Georgetown Finance Committee is holding a special meeting to discuss the upcoming fiscal year 2025-2026 budget. The agenda includes departmental requests, interlocal budgets, revenue projections, and next steps. The committee will also approve minutes from the March 17 regular meeting.

• FY 2025-2026 Budget Discussion: Departmental Requests
• FY 2025-2026 Budget Discussion: Interlocal Budgets
• FY 2025-2026 Budget Discussion: Revenue Projections
• FY 2025-2026 Budget Discussion: Next Steps
• Approval of Minutes – March 17, 2025 Regular Meeting

The committee approved the minutes from the March 17, 2025 meeting with a unanimous vote. Draft FY 2025‑2026 budget worksheets were presented and discussed, but no budget actions were taken. The meeting was adjourned at 5:28 pm.

• Approved March 17, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Fire Committee

The Georgetown Fire Committee is holding a special meeting on April 10, 2025, at the Fire Department Training Center. The agenda includes approval of minutes from February 27, general department updates, discussion of Truck 1, code enforcement updates, and land banking. No specific decisions or dollar amounts are listed.

• Approval of minutes from February 27, 2025
• General updates from the Georgetown Fire Department
• Discussion of Truck 1 (likely a fire apparatus)
• Code enforcement updates
• Land banking discussion

The committee approved the minutes from the February 27, 2025 meeting by unanimous vote. They received updates on Truck 1 and discussed possible replacement in the upcoming budget, but no action was taken. The vacancy for the Code Enforcement Officer was reported filled, and a presentation on land banking was given. No other decisions were made.

• Approved February 27, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The Georgetown City Council will hold a work session on April 8, 2025, to discuss development impact fees. They will receive a presentation from TischlerBise, Inc. followed by council discussion and questions. No votes are scheduled; this is a discussion-only meeting.

• Presentation on Development Impact Fees by TischlerBise, Inc.
• Council discussion and questions on impact fee structures

Councilmember Hambrick moved to approve the minutes from the March 24, 2025 City Council meeting, and Councilmember Tingle Sames seconded the motion. The motion was approved unanimously. The council also heard a presentation on proposed development impact fees, but no vote or formal decision was taken on that topic.

• Approved March 24, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Police Committee

The Police Committee will meet to review staffing, hiring, and recruiting updates. The body will also discuss the FY 25-26 budget process and 911/Dispatch operations.

• FY 25-26 Budget Process
• Staffing/Hiring/Recruiting Update
• 911/Dispatch Update
• Drone as a First Responder

The Police Committee approved the minutes from the March 3, 2025 meeting by unanimous vote. No other motions were decided; the remainder of the agenda consisted of staffing updates, budget requests, drone information, and discussions on parking enforcement and a potential SANE nurse.

• Approved March 3, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Fire Committee

This meeting agenda lists only the committee members and meeting location. No specific items for discussion or decision are provided in the agenda text.

City Council

The Georgetown City Council will hold a second reading and vote on an annexation ordinance for property on Paynes Depot Road (Nettles). First readings will be held for a personnel ordinance amendment and a council compensation ordinance amendment. The council will also consider event applications for Miles for Miracles 5K and Party on the Square, approve GMWSS contracts totaling over $513,000, and discuss a new ordinance regarding backyard chickens.

• Second reading and vote on annexation ordinance for Paynes Depot Rd (Nettles)
• First reading of Personnel Ordinance Amendment
• First reading of Council Compensation Ordinance Amendment
• GMWSS contracts: Straeffer Pump & Supply $34,560; Judy Construction $428,968.98; Herrick Company $49,625
• Council discussion of new business: Backyard Chickens

The council approved the annexation ordinance for Paynes Depot Road (Nettles) with an 8‑0 vote. It also approved several contracts, municipal orders, and event street closures, most by unanimous votes. One finance policy motion passed 7‑1.

• Approved annexation ordinance for Paynes Depot Road (Nettles) (8-0)
• Approved medium route closure for Miles for Miracles 5K (unanimous)
• Approved Main Street closures for Party on the Square concerts (unanimous)
• Approved Straeffer Pump & Supply contract for $34,560.00 (unanimous)
• Approved Judy Construction contract for $428,968.98 (unanimous)
• Approved Nonprofit Agency Funding Policy municipal order (7-1)
• Approved 2025‑2026 Police fleet order with Enterprise (unanimous)
• Approved Contract Addendum with NetGain Technologies, LLC (unanimous)

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will meet to select a committee chair and approve previous meeting minutes. Members will receive updates regarding salt, general department operations, and engineering projects.

• Selection of Committee Chair
• Salt update
• Public Works general department update
• Engineering projects update

The Public Works Committee appointed Todd Stone as Committee Chair by unanimous vote. The minutes from the January 15, 2025 meeting were approved unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 4:54 pm by unanimous consent.

• Todd Stone appointed Committee Chair (unanimously approved)
• January 15, 2025 minutes approved (unanimously approved)
• Meeting adjourned at 4:54 pm (unanimously approved)

Finance Committee

The Georgetown Finance Committee will hold a regular meeting on March 17, 2025, to discuss and potentially act on several financial matters. Items include renewal of a Stock Yards Bank certificate of deposit, adjustments to the council pay schedule, a policy for nonprofit agency funding, and an overview of the upcoming 2025-2026 budget. The meeting also includes approval of previous meeting minutes and general discussion.

• Stock Yards Bank CD Renewal
• Council Pay Schedule discussion
• Nonprofit Agency Funding Policy
• 2025-2026 Budget Discussion
• Approval of February 17, 2025, regular meeting minutes

The Finance Committee unanimously approved recommending to City Council the renewal of a Stock Yards Bank CD for 7 months at 4.25%, and a change to the council pay schedule from monthly to bi-weekly, which is expected to save nearly $6,000 annually. The committee also discussed a draft nonprofit agency funding policy and the 2025-2026 budget, with staff to research concerns about agencies previously funded for personnel. No final decisions were made on the policy or budget.

• Approved minutes from February 17, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Recommended CD renewal for 7 months at 4.25% (unanimous)
• Recommended amending ordinance for bi-monthly council pay (unanimous)

Traffic Committee

The Georgetown Traffic Committee will discuss various traffic safety requests, including new business items like no parking signs at Fairfield Inn on Tiger Way and a no-right-on-red request at Paris Pike, which will be deferred to state authorities. Old business items include a request to reduce the speed limit and add a traffic signal on Hwy 460 (Paris Pike) near a planned shopping center, along with numerous other streetlight, parking, and speed bump concerns. The committee reviews but does not make final decisions; many items are referred to the HOA, KYTC, or city staff.

• Fairfield Inn requests no parking signs on private section of Tiger Way
• Request to discuss no right on red at Paris Pike (W 460) and the bypass (state highways, deferred to district 7)
• Falls Creek residents request streetlights at three neighborhood entrances on US-32 and US-25
• Justin Phelps discusses request for speed limit reduction (from 55 mph) and signalized traffic light on Hwy 460 near planned shopping center at McClelland Circle
• Eddie Hightower truck restrictions discussion

The Georgetown Traffic Committee met on March 17, 2025, and handled several traffic-related requests. They deferred a request for a no-right-on-red restriction at West 460 and the bypass to state district 7, after a state review found it not warranted. They also discussed truck restrictions, streetlight requests, and parking issues, with several items referred for further review or action.

• Deferred no-right-on-red at W 460/bypass to district 7 (unanimous)
• Noted Fairfield Inn can place its own no parking signs on private street
• Referred Rocky Creek HOA to install its own no parking signs
• Referred Falls Creek streetlight request to Officer Perkins for review
• Referred Christal/Delissa traffic evaluation to Officer Perkins
• Discussed truck restrictions; Eddie to contact Nicholasville and review ordinance
• Referred KY Ave parking issue to Eddie for review
• Referred Pleasant Valley/McIntosh school traffic to school board and planning

City Council

The Georgetown City Council will review a stormwater utility fee presentation and discuss a special events ordinance. The body is also considering several annexations, a zone change, and a budget amendment.

• GMWSS Capacity Analysis Task Order with Hazen and Sawyer for $25,610.00
• Second reading of Annexation Ordinance for 1530 Paynes Depot Rd
• Second reading of Zone Change Ordinance for Paddocks at Jennings Farm
• First reading of Annexation Ordinance for Paynes Depot Rd (Nettles)
• Stormwater Utility Fee presentation by Strand Associates, Inc.

The Georgetown City Council approved three ordinances on second reading: a zone change, annexation, and budget amendment for the Paddocks at Jennings Farm development, each passing 7-0. The council also approved renaming Ed Davis Park to Boston Community Park, a $25,610 hydraulic modeling task order for GMWSS, a fire department contract extension, and police surplus vehicle disposal. A first reading of the Special Events Ordinance was withdrawn after discussion.

• Approved zone change ordinance for Paddocks at Jennings Farm (7-0)
• Approved annexation ordinance for Paddocks at Jennings Farm (7-0)
• Approved budget amendment ordinance (7-0)
• Approved renaming Ed Davis Park to Boston Community Park (unanimous)
• Approved $25,610 GMWSS capacity analysis task order with Hazen and Sawyer (unanimous)
• Approved fire department contract extension with Bluegrass Business Health (unanimous)
• Approved police department surplus vehicles municipal order (unanimous)
• Withdrew first reading of Special Events Ordinance after discussion

Police Committee

The Georgetown Police Committee will consider approving minutes from December 2024 and February 2025, and discuss a surplus vehicle and the patrol vehicle fleet. No specific proposals or dollar amounts are listed in the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from December 2, 2024, and February 3, 2025
• Discussion of a surplus vehicle
• Discussion of the patrol vehicle fleet

The Georgetown Police Committee met and approved sending a surplus property request for two Dodge Chargers to the City Council for consideration at its March 10, 2025 meeting. The committee also approved the minutes from December 2, 2024, and February 3, 2025. No other formal decisions were made; the rest of the meeting involved discussion of fleet, vacancies, dispatch, and budget needs.

• Approved minutes from Dec 2, 2024 and Feb 3, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved surplus property request for two Dodge Chargers to City Council (unanimous)

Fire Committee

The Fire Committee will meet to review the design fee for Station 4. The session also includes updates on code enforcement and general department updates.

• Station 4 Design Fee
• Code Enforcement Update

The Fire Committee unanimously approved the minutes from the October 24, 2024, and January 23, 2025 meetings. Chief Thompson announced plans to request funds for Station 4 blueprints, with discussion on cost increases and capital needs. No formal decisions were made on Station 4 or other operational items.

• Approved minutes from Oct 24, 2024 and Jan 23, 2025 meetings (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will discuss a traffic calming program and review first readings for several ordinances, including a budget amendment and a special events ordinance. The body will also consider multiple GMWSS contracts and a grant application for resilient infrastructure.

• Zone Change and Annexation Ordinances for Paddocks at Jennings Farm
• GMWSS contracts: Judy Construction ($321,939.65), Xylem Water Solutions ($245,754.00), and Desotec ($55,535.00)
• Special Events Ordinance and Budget Amendment Ordinance first readings
• Application for Building Resilient Infrastructure in Communities Grant
• Traffic Calming Program presentation by Banks Engineering

The Georgetown City Council approved several items, including a resolution honoring former Mayor Everette Varney, the February 10 minutes, and street closures for the Kiwanis Fourth of July Parade. They postponed the Finley 5K street closure request until the Special Events Ordinance passes. The council also passed amendments to the Special Events Ordinance, adding deposits for Main Street closures and notification requirements, and approved multiple GMWSS contracts and resolutions.

• Approved resolution honoring former Mayor Everette Varney (unanimous)
• Approved February 10, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Kiwanis Club street closure for Fourth of July Parade (unanimous)
• Postponed Finley 5K street closure until Event Ordinance passes (unanimous)
• Added $500 deposit for for-profit and $250 for non-profit Main Street closures (7-1)
• Added residents to notification process for events (unanimous)
• Excluded Tourism/Civic events from application process, set 6-month/30-day window (7-1)
• Approved GMWSS contracts: Desotec $55,535, Xylem $245,754, Judy Construction $321,939.65 (all unanimous)

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee of Georgetown, Kentucky is scheduled to meet on February 19, 2025. However, the agenda lists no specific items for discussion or decision. The meeting appears to be procedural only.

Finance Committee

The Georgetown Finance Committee will meet on February 17, 2025, to consider a mid-year budget amendment for the 2024-2025 fiscal year and begin planning the 2025-2026 budget process. The committee will also approve minutes from a January 28 special meeting.

• Approval of minutes from January 28, 2025 special meeting
• Review of 2024-2025 mid-year budget amendment
• Discussion of 2025-2026 budget process

The Finance Committee reviewed the 2024-2025 mid-year budget amendment, which includes $500,000 in additional investment income, overtime funding, and the addition of two police officers (bringing total staffing additions to five). The committee agreed to co-sponsor the amendment ordinance, which will have its first reading on February 24, 2025. The committee also discussed the 2025-2026 budget process, including departmental presentations and a policy for agency appropriations. No final votes were taken on the budget items.

• Approved minutes from January 28, 2025 special meeting (unanimous)
• Agreed to co-sponsor mid-year budget amendment ordinance (Hampton and Lusby Mitchell)
• Discussed adding two police officers to 2024-2025 staffing (recommended by Mayor)
• Discussed funding for Lanes Run Business Park Phase III sewer work (City/County split)
• Agreed City Attorney will draft agency appropriations policy for Finance Committee review

Traffic Committee

The Georgetown Traffic Committee is meeting to discuss a range of traffic and parking issues, including a request to KYTC for a speed limit reduction and signalized light on Hwy 460 near a planned shopping center. Other topics include parking restrictions on narrow streets, streetlight requests, crosswalk safety, and speed humps. The committee will also review tabled items such as 'No Parking' signs and stop sign placements.

• Request to KYTC for speed limit reduction and traffic light on Hwy 460 at McClelland Circle
• Planning and Zoning recommendation to limit parking to one side on Cherry Hill Drive (27 ft wide)
• Crosswalk sign and speed bump installation request on Military Street by the college
• Streetlight request at Seminole Trail and Walker Way due to darkness
• List of tabled 'No Parking' signs for multiple streets including Jamestown Court and Hickman Street

The Georgetown Traffic Committee held its first 2025 meeting, electing Todd Stone as chair. Members approved several actions, including lowering the speed limit on Hwy 460 to 50 MPH, removing an ADA parking sign on Dudley Ave, installing a 25 MPH sign on Scottland Drive, and restricting parking to one side on S Colonial Heights, Peninsula Park, and Crown Drive. Several other requests were discussed but deferred or referred to other agencies.

• Elected Todd Stone as committee chair (unanimous)
• Approved motion to lower speed limit on Hwy 460 to 50 MPH
• Approved removal of ADA on-street parking sign on Dudley Ave
• Approved installation of 25 MPH speed sign on Scottland Drive
• Approved one-side parking on S Colonial Heights (unanimous)
• Approved one-side parking on Peninsula Park
• Approved one-side parking on Crown Drive
• Approved minutes of October meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The Georgetown City Council will vote on an $80,050 water line improvement project on Etter Lane, a municipal order to opt into the Kentucky-Kroger statewide opioid settlement, and a police department order to donate a surplus vehicle. The council will also consider applications for several special events, including car cruises and parades, and hear the mayor's comments on the budget schedule, a 2025 COLA for elected officials, and House Bill 253.

• GMWSS Etter Lane Water Line Improvements - $80,050.00
• Municipal Order: Kentucky-Kroger State-wide Opioid Settlement Opt-in
• Municipal Order: Police Department Surplus Vehicle Donation
• Event applications: Southern Knights Car Cruise In, Best of the Bluegrass/Festival of the Horse and Parade, Party at the Pavilion, Home for the Holidays Parade
• Mayor's comments: Budget Schedule, 2025 COLA for Elected Officials, House Bill 253 Overview

The Georgetown City Council approved a resolution opposing any Kentucky General Assembly bills that would centralize collection of local occupational fees/taxes. The council also approved several event applications, a water line improvement contract, and municipal orders for an opioid settlement and a surplus vehicle donation.

• Approved resolution opposing centralized collection of local occupational fees/taxes (unanimous)
• Postponed Southern Knights Car Cruise In until events ordinance approved (unanimous)
• Approved Best of the Bluegrass/Festival of the Horse parade dates and street closures (unanimous)
• Approved Party at the Pavilion/Square concert dates (unanimous)
• Approved Home for the Holidays Parade date and street closure (unanimous)
• Approved Horseman Street Pole Banners display per current policy (unanimous)
• Approved $80,050 Etter Lane Water Line Improvements (unanimous)
• Approved Kentucky Kroger State-wide Opioid Settlement Opt-in (unanimous)

City Council

The Georgetown City Council and Scott County Fiscal Court are meeting for a joint work session. The body will receive a presentation on the Regional Competitiveness Plan and an update on the Syringe Exchange Program.

• Regional Competitiveness Plan presentation by Commerce Lexington
• Syringe Exchange Program update from WEDCO District Health Department

Police Committee

The Georgetown Police Committee will meet on February 3, 2025, to select a committee chair, approve minutes from December 2024, and hear a presentation on department statistics for 2024. The committee will also consider mid-year budget amendment requests and hold general discussion.

• Select Committee Chair
• Approval of Minutes – Regular Meeting, December 2, 2024
• Georgetown Police Department Statistics – 2024
• Mid-Year Budget Amendment Requests

The Police Committee unanimously selected Councilmember Kim Menke as chair. The department requested two additional officers and extra funding for overtime, fuel, vehicle maintenance, and camera systems as part of the mid-year budget amendment process; no formal action was taken on the request. The committee also discussed communication on the Sadieville train derailment and the ANGEL program, with follow-up planned.

• Unanimously approved Kim Menke as Committee Chair
• Deferred approval of previous meeting minutes to next meeting
• Discussed request for two additional officers and budget amendments (no vote)
• Agreed to follow up on Sadieville train derailment communication
• Discussed ANGEL program and NET Device research support

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will meet to discuss a mid-year budget amendment and review the 2025-2026 budget meeting schedule. The committee will also review investments and select a committee chair.

• Mid-Year Budget Amendment discussion
• 2025-2026 Budget Meeting Schedule review
• Investments review
• Selection of Committee Chair

The Finance Committee held a special meeting and unanimously approved selecting Greg Hampton as chair, confirming the regular meeting schedule, and approving the November 18, 2024 minutes. Members discussed the mid-year budget amendment and agreed to delay its first reading to the City Council until after the next Finance Committee meeting on February 17, 2025. No substantive decisions were made on budget amounts or investments.

• Approved Greg Hampton as Committee Chair (unanimous)
• Confirmed regular meeting schedule (third Monday, 8 am, Police Department Community Room)
• Approved minutes from November 18, 2024 meeting (unanimous)
• Delayed first reading of mid-year budget amendment ordinance to after Feb. 17, 2025 meeting

City Council

The Georgetown City Council will hold a second reading of a work session ordinance, consider multiple Georgetown Municipal Water and Sewer Service (GMWSS) contract awards including $440,000.10 for WWTP No. 1 upgrade and $629,524.00 for an operations center, receive an update on the Emergency Operations Plan and a quarterly report from the Office of Affordable Housing and Homelessness Prevention, and discuss a potential opioid settlement with Kroger. Public comments and committee reports are also scheduled.

• Second reading of Work Session Ordinance (sponsored by Sonja Wilkins Brent)
• Contract with Judy Construction for WWTP No. 1 Upgrade and Expansion ($440,000.10)
• Contract with Judy Construction for Operations Center ($629,524.00)
• Discussion of potential opioid settlement with Kroger
• Quarterly update from Office of Affordable Housing and Homelessness Prevention

The Georgetown City Council approved several water and sewer-related expenditures, including a chemical bid recommendation and multiple contracts with Insituform Technologies, Straeffer Pump & Supply, and Judy Construction. The council also approved an updated Emergency Operations Plan for Georgetown/Scott County EMA. A proposed work session ordinance was postponed indefinitely after a failed vote, and a motion for a second reading also failed.

• Approved chemical bid recommendation for 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved Insituform Technologies contract $11,100.85 (unanimous)
• Approved Insituform Technologies contract $11,163.39 (unanimous)
• Approved Insituform Technologies contract $11,288.47 (unanimous)
• Approved Straeffer Pump & Supply contract $11,767.00 (unanimous)
• Approved Judy Construction WWTP No. 1 Upgrade and Expansion $440,000.10 (unanimous)
• Approved Judy Construction Operations Center $629,524.00 (unanimous)
• Approved Georgetown/Scott County EMA Updated Emergency Operations Plan (unanimous)

Finance Committee

The Georgetown Finance Committee is holding a special meeting to discuss a mid-year budget amendment, review the 2025-2026 budget meeting schedule, and review investments. Other items include selecting a committee chair and approving minutes from the November 2024 regular meeting.

• Mid-year budget amendment discussion
• 2025-2026 budget meeting schedule review
• Investments review
• Selection of committee chair
• Approval of November 18, 2024 meeting minutes

Fire Committee

The Georgetown Fire Committee will hold a regular meeting to review minutes from October 2024, receive a general overview of the department, discuss department needs, review First Due Software, and hear a code enforcement update. No specific votes or financial decisions are listed on the agenda. The meeting is largely procedural and informational.

• Approval of minutes from October 28, 2024 meeting
• General overview of the Fire Department
• Discussion of department needs
• Review of First Due Software
• Code Enforcement Update

The Fire Committee unanimously elected Councilmember Willow Hambrick as Chair. Members reviewed the fire department's operations and 2024 response statistics, and discussed upcoming budget amendment requests, including a new vehicle for the Fire Inspector, additional maintenance funds, and a records management software purchase. No formal decisions were made on these requests.

• Elected Willow Hambrick as Committee Chair (unanimous)
• Agreed to approve previous meeting minutes at next meeting

Interlocal Committee

The Interlocal Committee will hold a discussion-focused meeting covering planning and zoning updates, parks and recreation capital projects, and the potential future use of the existing Justice Center building. No formal votes or decisions are scheduled.

• Discussion of potential future use of the existing Justice Center Building
• Consideration of future capital projects for Parks and Recreation
• Update on budgeted capital projects for Parks and Recreation
• Welcome to new Planning and Zoning Director Holden Fleming
• Overview of Agricultural Stakeholders Committee

The Georgetown/Scott County Interlocal Committee met on January 21, 2025, and discussed potential future uses of the existing Justice Center building, including housing Building Inspection, Electrical Inspection, and Planning and Zoning offices. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was informational, with updates on planning and zoning and parks and recreation projects. The next meeting is scheduled for April 15, 2025.

• No formal decisions made; meeting was informational
• Discussed potential use of old Justice Center for development-related offices
• Scheduled next meeting for April 15, 2025

Public Works Committee

The Georgetown Public Works Committee will meet to review a recent weather event, discuss salt supply for winter operations, and receive project updates from the City Engineer. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from September 2024 and general discussion.

• Weather Event Review
• Salt Supply Discussion
• Project Updates – City Engineer

The Public Works Committee met and unanimously approved the minutes from the September 17, 2024 meeting. No other formal decisions were made; the meeting consisted of informational updates from the Public Works Director and City Engineer.

• Approved minutes from September 17, 2024 meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The Georgetown City Council will discuss a new event ordinance and a work session ordinance, and consider a resolution amending the council committee meeting schedule. Council will also vote on a municipal order dedicating streets in Barkley Meadows Units 2 and 3. Other items include approval of minutes, receipt of the check register, and public comments.

• Municipal order for street dedication in Barkley Meadows Units 2 and 3
• Discussion of a new event ordinance
• Discussion of a work session ordinance
• Resolution amending the council committee meeting schedule
• Mayor's executive order on the Building Inspection Board of Appeals

The Georgetown City Council unanimously approved minutes from the December 12, 2024 special meeting, acknowledged the check register, and approved two event applications (MLK Walk and Coldest-Night of the Year Walk). The council also approved the appointment of Craig Campbell to the Building Inspection Appeals Board and a resolution amending the council committees meeting schedule. A street dedication for Barkley Meadows units 2 and 3 was approved. No substantive policy decisions were made beyond these routine approvals.

• Approved minutes from Dec 12, 2024 special meeting (unanimous)
• Approved MLK Walk parade route request (unanimous)
• Approved Coldest-Night of the Year Walk medium route request (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Craig Campbell to Building Inspection Appeals Board (unanimous)
• Approved resolution amending council committees meeting schedule (unanimous)
• Approved street dedication for Barkley Meadows units 2 and 3 (unanimous)