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.

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)

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 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)

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)

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

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)

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)

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)

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 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)

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)

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

Police Committee

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 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 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 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 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

Finance Committee

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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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)

Fire Committee

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 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)

Public Works Committee

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)

Miscellaneous Committees

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

Finance Committee

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 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.

City Council

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)

City Council

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.

Miscellaneous Committees

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 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 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

Miscellaneous Committees

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

Finance Committee

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 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

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

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 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 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 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)

Finance Committee

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 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

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 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 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)

Finance Committee

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)

City Council

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)

Fire Committee

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

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 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)

City Council

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 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)