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The City Commission will vote on zoning map amendments for properties on Sulphur Well Road and Lee Burton Lane. The body is also considering authorizations for wastewater plant work, park center change orders, and updates to personnel policies.

• Ordinance 239-2026: Zoning change for 137.54 acres at 2012 Sulphur Well Road to B-1, R-3, R-1D, R-1E, and R-1F
• Ordinance 240-2026: Zoning change for 10.07 acres at 90 Lee Burton Lane to R-1F
• Ordinance 244-2026: Amending the appeals process representative for the Entertainment Destination Center
• Work authorization for the Wastewater Treatment Plant
• Change orders for John Preece Park Recreation Center

City Commission

The Nicholasville City Commission meets Monday, October 5, 2026, at 5:00 PM at the Nicholasville Police Department, 717 North Main Street. The agenda lists three discussion items: Bluegrass Ride, the St. Nick Festival, and Second Street parking. No votes, ordinances, contracts, or dollar amounts appear on the agenda; the items are listed as discussions. Public comments and commissioner's business are also scheduled before adjournment.

• Discussion of Bluegrass Ride
• Discussion of St. Nick Festival
• Discussion of Second Street parking
• Public comments period
• Commissioner's business

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The Nicholasville City Commission is meeting to consider routine business: awarding a bid for street milling and resurfacing, authorizing the mayor to sign a contract with Sutphen Fire Apparatus, and approving accounts payable. The agenda is largely procedural with no public hearings or zoning items.

• Award Bid #2026-316 for street milling and resurfacing
• Authorize Mayor to sign contract with Sutphen Fire Apparatus
• Approve accounts payable as presented

The City Commission awarded a street milling and resurfacing contract to Lexington Quarry Company. The board also authorized a contract with Sutphen Fire Apparatus and approved over $2.1 million in accounts payable.

• Approved minutes of September 21, 2026 Special Called Meeting (4-0)
• Awarded Bid #2026-316 to Lexington Quarry Company for resurfacing ($121.80/ton) and milling ($30.25/ton) (4-0)
• Authorized Mayor to sign contract with Sutphen Fire Apparatus (4-0)
• Approved $2,128,206.41 in accounts payable for Sept 9–21, 2026 (4-0)

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The City Commission will hold second readings for three ordinances regarding the annexation of real property. The agenda also includes requests to authorize the Mayor to sign two agreements and a request to transfer a Police Department employee to a School Resource Officer position.

• Ordinance 241-2026: Annexation of 26.37 acres on South Main Street
• Ordinance 242-2026: Annexation of 41.78 acres at E. Nicholasville Eastern Bypass and Sulpher Well Road
• Ordinance 243-2026: Annexation of 1.88 acres at 2340 Lexington Road/US 27
• Ordinance 244-2026: Amending code to designate the Director of General Government for Entertainment Destination Center appeals
• Request to authorize Mayor to sign MOU with Jessamine County Board of Education

The City Commission approved second readings for three annexation ordinances, including a 41.78-acre property on E. Nicholasville Eastern Bypass and Sulphur Well Road. They also approved a first reading for an ordinance regarding the Entertainment Destination Center appeals process, an MOU with the Jessamine County Board of Education for Opioid Settlement Funds, and a police department transfer.

• Approved minutes of the September 14, 2026 Regular Meeting (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 241-2026 annexing 26.37 acres on South Main Street (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 242-2026 annexing 41.78 acres at E. Nicholasville Eastern Bypass and Sulphur Well Road (4-1)
• Approved Ordinance 243-2026 annexing 1.88 acres at 2340 Lexington Road/US 27 (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 244-2026 designating the General Government Director for Entertainment Destination Center appeals (5-0)
• Authorized Mayor to sign MOU with Jessamine County Board of Education for Opioid Settlement Funds for Project A.C.T. (5-0)
• Authorized Mayor to sign MOA with Coal Properties IV, LLC for 2118 South Main Street (5-0)
• Approved transfer of Nathan Brown to School Resource Officer at $33.17 per hour retroactive to August 25, 2026 (5-0)

City Commission

The Nicholasville City Commission is meeting to consider three annexation ordinances, award several contracts, and approve numerous personnel actions. The agenda includes first readings of ordinances to annex properties on South Main Street, Sulphur Well Road, and Lexington Road, as well as requests to award bids for street resurfacing and transformers. The commission will also consider multiple municipal orders amending personnel policies and compensation plans, along with various other administrative items.

• First reading of Ordinance 241-2026 to annex 26.37 acres on South Main Street (portion of 2118 South Main Street)
• First reading of Ordinance 242-2026 to annex 41.78 acres at 901 Sulphur Well Road
• First reading of Ordinance 243-2026 to annex 1.88 acres at 2340 Lexington Road/US 27
• Request to award Bid #2026-316 for street milling and resurfacing
• Request to award Bids #2026-313 and #2026-314 for 2500 KVA and 1500 KVA transformers

The Nicholasville City Commission approved first readings for three property annexations and authorized various updates to city job descriptions and compensation plans. Commissioners also awarded two transformer contracts totaling $101,813 and approved $3,534,220.16 in accounts payable. Additionally, the board modified traffic patterns at the York and Maple Street intersection.

• Approved first reading of three annexation ordinances (5-0)
• Awarded $59,136 contract for 2500 kVA transformer (5-0)
• Awarded $42,677 contract for 1500 kVA transformer (5-0)
• Approved $3,534,220.16 in accounts payable (5-0)
• Modified traffic flow at York and Maple Street intersection (5-0)
• Approved 17 municipal orders updating personnel job descriptions (5-0)
• Tabled bid #2026-316 for street milling and resurfacing (5-0)

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The City Commission will hold second readings for several zoning ordinances and establish tax rates for 2026 and 2027. The agenda also includes a decree of annexation for 53.35 acres on Ashgrove Road and updates to the city compensation plan.

• Zoning change for 11.0 acres at US 27 & Hoover Pike to Light Industrial
• Zoning change for 41.77 acres at 901 Sulphur Well Road to Residential and Business
• Zoning change for 26.37 acres at 2118 South Main Street to Residential
• Establishment of 2026 real and personal property tax rates
• Annexation of 53.35 acres at 2051 Ashgrove Road

The City Commission voted 3-1 to deny the Planning Commission's recommendation and reject the second reading of Ordinance 224-2026, which would have rezoned about 11.0 acres at US 27 & Hoover Pike from B-2 (City) to I-1 (Light Industrial). A separate motion to approve that rezoning with an added B-2 exterior facade requirement failed for lack of a second. The commission approved several other second and binding readings, including three residential rezonings, a zoning ordinance amendment, 2026 and 2027 tax rate ordinances, a tax billing amendment, and a 53.35-acre annexation at 2051 Ashgrove Road. It also approved a letter of credit release, a street closure for the Downtown Days Festival, and a vehicle transfer.

• Denied rezoning of ~11.0 acres at US 27 & Hoover Pike from B-2 to I-1 (Ordinance 224-2026) (3-1)
• Motion to approve that rezoning with a B-2 exterior facade requirement failed for lack of a second
• Approved rezoning of ~41.77 acres at 901 Sulphur Well Road from A-1 to R-1E & B-1 (Ordinance 228-2026) (4-0)
• Approved rezoning of ~26.37 acres at 2118 South Main Street from A-1 to R-1E (Ordinance 229-2026) (4-0)
• Approved rezoning of ~13.66 acres at 405 Danville Loop 1 from B-2 to R-1A (Ordinance 230-2026) (4-0)
• Approved amendment to Article 7, Section 720 for the I-1 Light Industrial District (Ordinance 234-2026) (4-0)
• Approved 2026 real and personal property tax rates (Ordinance 235-2026) (3-1)
• Approved 2027 motor vehicle and water craft tax rates (Ordinance 236-2026) (4-0)

City Commission

The City Commission will conduct a first reading of ordinances establishing tax rates for 2026 real and personal property. The meeting also includes discussions on 2027 motor vehicle and water craft tax rates and updates to the city's tax billing address.

• Ordinance 235-2026: Establishing 2026 real and personal property tax rates
• Ordinance 236-2026: Establishing 2027 motor vehicle and water craft tax rates
• Ordinance 237-2026: Amending the city code to update tax bill mailing and payment addresses

The Nicholasville City Commission held a public hearing and unanimously approved the first reading of Ordinance 235-2026, setting the 2026 real property tax rate at 18.6 cents per $100, expected to yield $6,003,539. They also approved first readings of ordinances for 2027 motor vehicle/watercraft tax rates and an amendment to tax billing addresses. All votes were 4-0 with Commissioner Teater absent.

• Approved first reading of Ordinance 235-2026 setting 2026 real property tax rate at 18.6 cents per $100 (4-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 236-2026 establishing 2027 motor vehicle and watercraft tax rates (4-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 237-2026 amending tax billing address in Chapter 21, Section 21-3 (4-0)
• Approved minutes of August 24, 2026 regular meeting (4-0)

City Commission

The Nicholasville City Commission is holding a regular meeting with multiple second readings of ordinances, including a major zoning map amendment for property on Lexington Road, updates to personnel policies, and new regulations for electric bicycles and scooters. The agenda also includes first readings for several zoning changes and an annexation, along with various administrative requests and contracts.

• Second reading: Ordinance 223-2026 rezones 54.60 acres at 2310 & 2340 Lexington Road to B-2, B-1, R-1T, R-1E with a 22.38-acre PUD overlay
• Second reading: Ordinance 226-2026 amends personnel policies, compensation, and classification plans
• Second reading: Ordinance 231-2026 regulates electric bicycles and scooters, including juvenile use and public area restrictions
• First reading: Ordinance 224-2026 rezones 11.0 acres at US 27 & Hoover Pike to I-1 Light Industrial
• First reading: Ordinance 238-2026 annexes 53.35 acres at 2051 Ashgrove Road

The Nicholasville City Commission approved multiple ordinances including zoning map amendments, personnel policies, and regulations for electric bicycles and street-legal special purpose vehicles. Commissioners also approved accounts payable totaling $8,509,367.46, authorized several project change orders and contracts, and handled multiple personnel promotions and hires. A zone map amendment for 11 acres at US 27 and Hoover Pike was denied, and a municipal order amending the compensation plan was tabled.

• Approved minutes of August 10, 2026 regular meeting (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 223-2026 amending zoning map for 2310 & 2340 Lexington Road (3-2)
• Approved Ordinance 226-2026 amending personnel policies and compensation plan (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 231-2026 regulating electric bicycles and scooters (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 232-2026 authorizing street-legal special purpose vehicles (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 233-2026 prohibiting bicycle use on sidewalks for persons over 12 (5-0)
• Denied zone map amendment for 11 acres at US 27 & Hoover Pike (5-0)
• Tabled Municipal Order 2026-018 amending compensation and classification plan (5-0)

City Commission

The Nicholasville City Commission will hold a regular meeting with several ordinances up for first or second reading, including a zoning map amendment for 53.35 acres on Ashgrove Road, new regulations for electric bikes/scooters and street-legal special purpose vehicles, and a sidewalk bicycle ban for those over 12. They will also consider a one-year moratorium on data center applications and other routine items like personnel hires, refunds, and a storm drain change order.

• Second reading: Ordinance 225-2026 rezoning 53.35 acres at 2051 Ashgrove Road from A-1 to R-1E and R-1F
• First reading: Ordinance 226-2026 amending personnel pay grades
• First reading: Ordinance 231-2026 regulating electric bicycles and scooters
• First reading: Ordinance 232-2026 authorizing street-legal special purpose vehicles
• Consideration: Municipal Order 2026-017 imposing one-year moratorium on data center applications

The Nicholasville City Commission approved the second reading of Ordinance 225-2026, rezoning approximately 53.35 acres at 2051 Ashgrove Road from A-1 (County) to R-1E and R-1F (Single Family Residential) in a 3-2 vote. The commission also passed first readings of ordinances on electric bicycles/scooters, street-legal special purpose vehicles, and sidewalk bicycle restrictions, plus a six-month moratorium on data center applications. Several personnel actions, refunds, and a $2.29 million accounts payable approval were also passed.

• Approved Ordinance 225-2026 rezoning 53.35 acres at 2051 Ashgrove Road to R-1E/R-1F (3-2)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 226-2026 updating personnel compensation plans (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 231-2026 regulating electric bicycles and scooters (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 232-2026 authorizing street-legal special purpose vehicles (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 233-2026 restricting sidewalk bicycle use for those over 12 (unanimous)
• Approved Municipal Order 2026-017 imposing six-month data center moratorium (4-1)
• Approved $37,050 change order for Imperial Plaza Storm Drain to SGM Excavating & Paving (unanimous)
• Approved $2,289,587.67 in accounts payable for July 22-August 4, 2026 (unanimous)

City Commission

The Nicholasville City Commission is meeting to hear presentations from the Farmers Market, Parks and Recreation, and the Fire Department, and to discuss several topics including an E-Bike Ordinance, a Data Center Moratorium, East Brannon Road and Grey Oak, the cemetery and cemetery trees, and stormwater. No votes are scheduled; all items are for discussion or presentation.

• Farmers Market presentation
• Parks and Recreation Year End Review
• Fire Department presentation
• E-Bike Ordinance discussion
• Data Center Moratorium discussion

City Commission

The Nicholasville City Commission will hold a second reading of an ordinance on subdivision financial guarantee requirements and first readings of two zoning map amendments, including a request to rezone about 11 acres at US 27 & Hoover Pike from B-2 to I-1 (Light Industrial) and about 53.35 acres at 2051 Ashgrove Road from A-1 to R-1E/R-1F (Single Family Residential). The agenda also includes numerous personnel actions, sewer lien releases, a trail agreement with KYTC, and approval of financials.

• Second reading of Ordinance 227-2026 on subdivision financial guarantee requirements
• First reading of Ordinance 224-2026: Rezone ~11 acres at US 27 & Hoover Pike (PVA #048-00-00-009.02) from B-2 to I-1
• First reading of Ordinance 225-2026: Rezone ~53.35 acres at 2051 Ashgrove Road (PVA #067-00-00-016.00) from A-1 to R-1E/R-1F
• Authorize Mayor to sign supplemental agreement with KYTC for West High Shared Use Trail (Resolution 2026-004)
• Approve promotions and hires in Fire, Police, Wastewater, Public Works, and other departments

The Nicholasville City Commission approved the second reading of Ordinance 227-2026 updating subdivision financial guarantee requirements, and passed the first reading of Ordinance 225-2026 to rezone approximately 53.35 acres at 2051 Ashgrove Road from A-1 to R-1E and R-1F residential districts. The commission also authorized multiple personnel actions, including promotions, hires, and rate changes, and approved various administrative items such as lien releases, a resolution for a KYTC trail agreement, and change orders for the John Preece Park Recreation Center.

• Approved Ordinance 227-2026 (subdivision financial guarantee requirements) (5-0)
• Passed first reading of Ordinance 225-2026 (rezoning 53.35 acres at 2051 Ashgrove Road) (3-2)
• Authorized sewer assessment lien releases for 228 and 236 Industry Parkway (5-0)
• Approved release of Letter of Credit #233378688 for Fairview Woods Subdivision ($432,722.63) (5-0)
• Approved promotions: Michael Pierce to Battalion Chief, James Lane to Lieutenant (5-0)
• Approved hiring of 4 firefighter recruits and 2 temporary police officers (5-0)
• Approved change orders for John Preece Park Recreation Center (5-0)
• Approved accounts payable of $6,929,795.02 (5-0)

City Commission

The Nicholasville City Commission will hold second readings on three ordinances: annexing 15.85 acres at 880 Sulphur Well Road, and rezoning properties on John Sutherland Drive and Ashgrove Road. They will also hold first readings on two more rezoning ordinances and a subdivision financial guarantee amendment. The agenda includes several contract awards, including road salt and storm drain repairs, plus personnel actions and appointments to the tourism commission.

• Second reading: Ordinance 213-2026 to annex 15.85 acres at 880 Sulphur Well Road
• Second reading: Ordinance 221-2026 to rezone 2.01 acres on John Sutherland Drive from B-1 to B-2
• Second reading: Ordinance 222-2026 to rezone 53.08 acres at 3090 Ashgrove Road from A-1 & R-3 to R-1E
• First reading: Ordinance 224-2026 to rezone 11.0 acres at US 27 & Hoover Pike from B-2 to I-1
• Request to award Bid 2026-304 for road salt

The Nicholasville City Commission approved the annexation of 15.85 acres at 880 Sulphur Well Road, rezoned properties on John Sutherland Drive and Ashgrove Road, and passed a subdivision financial guarantee ordinance. They also awarded contracts for road salt, storm drain repair, and police acoustic improvements, and approved several personnel actions. A proposed light industrial rezoning at US 27 & Hoover Pike failed.

• Approved annexation of 15.85 acres at 880 Sulphur Well Road (4-0)
• Rezoned 2.01 acres on John Sutherland Drive from B-1 to B-2 (4-0)
• Rezoned 53.08 acres at 3090 Ashgrove Road from A-1 & R-3 to R-1E (2-1, 1 abstain)
• Denied first reading of rezoning to I-1 at US 27 & Hoover Pike (2-2)
• Approved subdivision financial guarantee ordinance (4-0)
• Awarded Bid 2026-304 to Morton Salt for 300 tons road salt at $119.46/ton (4-0)
• Awarded Bid 2026-312 to Hager Construction for storm drain repair at $54,378 (4-0)
• Awarded Bid 2026-311 to Ketchum Walton Co. for police acoustic project at $58,760 (4-0)

City Commission

The Nicholasville City Commission will hold public hearings on state aid programs, then vote on several ordinances including zoning map changes, the FY 2026-27 budgets, and the alcoholic beverage license fee. They will also consider a $4.58 million infrastructure loan agreement and personnel promotions. The meeting includes a closed session for litigation discussion.

• Public hearings on Local Government Economic Assistance Program and Municipal Road Aid
• Second reading: Rezone 2.06 acres at Howard & Elizabeth Streets from B-2 to I-1 (Ord. 215-2026)
• Second reading: Adopt FY 2026-27 general and utility budgets (Ord. 218-2026, 220-2026)
• Second reading: Set alcoholic beverage license fee for FY ending June 30, 2027 (Ord. 217-2026)
• First reading: Rezone 53.08 acres at 3090 Ashgrove Rd to R-1E (Ord. 222-2026)

City Commission

The Nicholasville City Commission is holding a regular meeting with first readings of several ordinances, including a zoning change, budget amendments and adoptions for the upcoming fiscal year, and a 5% alcohol license fee. The commission will also consider contracts, personnel actions, and other routine items.

• First reading of Ordinance 215-2026 to rezone 2.06 acres at Howard & Elizabeth Streets from B-2 to I-1
• First reading of Ordinances 216-2026 and 218-2026 amending/adopting the general government budget for FY 2025-26 and FY 2026-27
• First reading of Ordinances 219-2026 and 220-2026 amending/adopting the utility government budget for FY 2025-26 and FY 2026-27
• First reading of Ordinance 217-2026 establishing a 5% regulatory license fee on alcoholic beverage gross receipts for FY 2026-27
• Consideration of a contract with Shield Environmental and a second amended agreement with Hulett Irrevocable Family GSTT Trust and CF Apartments

The Nicholasville City Commission unanimously approved first readings of ordinances for the FY2026-27 general and utility budgets, a zoning change from B-2 to I-1 for 2.06 acres at Howard and Elizabeth Streets, and a 5% alcohol license fee. They also authorized the mayor to sign agreements for the CF Apartments and environmental monitoring, and approved several personnel actions and accounts payable.

• Approved first reading of Ordinance 215-2026 (zoning change to I-1, 2.06 acres) (5-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 216-2026 (FY2026 budget amendment) (5-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 217-2026 (5% alcohol license fee) (5-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 218-2026 (FY2027 general budget) (5-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 219-2026 (FY2026 utility budget amendment) (5-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 220-2026 (FY2027 utility budget) (5-0)
• Authorized Mayor to sign Second Amended Agreement with Hulett Trust and CF Apartments (5-0)
• Approved accounts payable of $1,987,521.99 (5-0)

City Commission

The Nicholasville City Commission is holding a regular meeting with several discussion items, including updates from Jessamine County Adult Education and the Economic Development Authority, a memorandum of agreement, and a discussion on 811 Call Before You Dig. The agenda is mostly discussion-oriented, with no specific votes or dollar amounts listed.

• Jessamine County Adult Education update
• Memorandum of Agreement discussion
• Jessamine County Economic Development Authority update
• 811 Call Before You Dig discussion
• Equipment Purchase discussion

City Commission

The Nicholasville City Commission will hold a second reading of an ordinance to rezone about 5.385 acres at the corner of Bret Lane and Imperial Way from R-1 and R-3 to R-3 (multi-family) and R-1T (townhouse). The commission will also consider a school funding request, a fire station presentation, a bid for electrical line relocation, several personnel actions, and a possible closed session for litigation.

• Second reading of Ordinance 214-2026: rezoning 5.385 acres at Bret Lane & Imperial Way to R-3 and R-1T
• Jessamine County Schools funding request
• Presentation of Fire Station 5 by Doug Blackford
• Bid #2026-310 for materials to relocate electrical lines
• Municipal Orders 2026-012 and 2026-013 amending fire department personnel policies and compensation plan

The Nicholasville City Commission unanimously approved a zoning map amendment for approximately 5.385 acres at Bret Lane and Imperial Way, changing the designation from R-1 & R-3 to R-3 (multi-family) and R-1T (townhouse). The commission also awarded a $107,089 electrical materials contract, approved two municipal orders amending fire department policies and compensation plans, and approved personnel hires and accounts payable. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved zoning change for 5.385 acres at Bret Lane & Imperial Way to R-3 and R-1T (5-0)
• Awarded Bid #2026-310 to Cape Electrical Supply for $107,089 for electrical line materials (5-0)
• Authorized Municipal Order 2026-012 amending Fire Department Live Burn Permits policy (5-0)
• Authorized Municipal Order 2026-013 amending Compensation and Classification Plan for finance job descriptions (5-0)
• Set effective date of promotion for Heather Teater to May 19, 2026 (5-0)
• Approved hire of Michael Lewis as Seasonal Maintenance Worker at $17.10/hr (5-0)
• Approved hire of Dylan Nichols as Seasonal Maintenance Worker at $17.10/hr (5-0)
• Approved accounts payable of $2,431,156.84 for May 6-19, 2026 (5-0)

City Commission

City Commission

The Nicholasville City Commission will hold a first reading of an ordinance to rezone about 5.385 acres at Bret Lane and Imperial Way from R-1 and R-3 to R-3 (multi-family) and R-1T (townhouse). The agenda also includes several routine items such as contract approvals, bids, hires, and proclamations. No final decisions are made on the rezoning at this meeting; it is only a first reading.

• First reading of Ordinance 214-2026 to rezone 5.385 acres at Bret Lane & Imperial Way to R-3 and R-1T
• Resolution 2026-001 to approve Municipal Aid Co-op Program contract with Kentucky Transportation Cabinet for FY 2026-27
• Award Bid #2026-301 for crushed drain pipe removal/repair
• Award Bid #2026-302 for demolition
• Approve hire of Police Officer and promotion of Purchasing Agent

The Nicholasville Board of Commission approved several infrastructure projects, including a $107,386 storm drain repair and a $13,500 demolition project. The Commission also approved a zoning map amendment for property at Bret Lane and Imperial Way and authorized various personnel appointments and financial agreements.

• Approved zoning map amendment for Bret Lane & Imperial Way (4-0)
• Awarded $107,386 storm drain repair contract to SGM (4-0)
• Awarded $13,500 demolition contract to Baioni Construction, LLC (4-0)
• Approved $62,000 financial audit engagement with Baldwin CPAs (4-0)
• Approved $2,422,412.49 in accounts payable (4-0)
• Authorized $20,000 for downtown signs and supplies (4-0)
• Appointed David Bartley McRorie to Code Enforcement Board (4-0)
• Donated 2017 Ford Escape to Project Graduation (4-0)

City Commission

The Nicholasville City Commission is holding a regular meeting with a short agenda. They will consider an employee request to address the Commission and discuss planning and zoning software with Tim Cross. The meeting is otherwise procedural.

• Employee request to address the Commission
• Planning and Zoning Software discussion with Tim Cross

City Commission

The Nicholasville City Commission will meet to approve minutes from past meetings, hold a second reading on two ordinances, and consider a bond issuance for major capital projects. The meeting includes first readings on annexation and municipal orders, as well as routine approvals like accounts payable and personnel actions.

• Second reading on Ordinance 211-2026 amending open burning rules
• Second reading on Ordinance 212-2026 authorizing $30M in general obligation bonds for a new municipal center, city hall, two fire trucks, and a new fire station
• First reading on Ordinance 213-2026 annexing 15.85 acres at 880 Sulphur Well Road
• Approval of accounts payable for March 18–April 21, 2026
• Consideration of a proclamation for Professional Municipal Clerks Week

The Nicholasville City Commission approved the second reading of Ordinance 212-2026, authorizing up to $30 million in general obligation bonds for a new municipal center/city hall, two fire trucks, and a new fire station. The commission also approved an open burning ordinance and advanced an annexation of 15.85 acres at 880 Sulphur Well Road. A municipal order amending Public Works job descriptions failed in a 2-3 vote.

• Approved Ordinance 211-2026 on open burning (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 212-2026 for $30M GO bonds (5-0)
• Approved first reading of annexation at 880 Sulphur Well Road (5-0)
• Authorized proclamation for Professional Municipal Clerks Week (5-0)
• Ratified lien release for sewer assessment at 220 Industry Parkway (5-0)
• Denied Municipal Order 2026-010 amending Public Works job descriptions (2-3)
• Approved hire of Tim Corman as seasonal maintenance worker at $17.10/hr (5-0)
• Approved temporary promotion of Firefighter James Lane to Lieutenant (5-0)

City Commission

The Nicholasville City Commission will hold its regular meeting to consider two new ordinances: one amending open-burning rules and another authorizing $30 million in general obligation bonds for a new municipal center, city hall, two fire trucks, and a fire station. The agenda also includes bids, personnel changes, and discussions on stormwater issues and wrecker service rotation.

• First reading of Ordinance 211-2026 amending open-burning rules in city limits
• First reading of Ordinance 212-2026 authorizing $30M in general obligation bonds for municipal center, fire trucks, and fire station
• Bid #2026-296 to manage Lone Oak Swimming Pool
• Discussion of Commerce Park stormwater and road issues
• Approval of capital purchase from Federal Forfeiture Account

The Nicholasville City Commission approved the first reading of a $30 million general obligation bond ordinance to fund a new municipal center, two fire trucks, and a new fire station. They also awarded a pool management contract, ratified the MS4 report, and approved several personnel actions and municipal orders. All votes were unanimous (4-0).

• Approved first reading of $30M bond ordinance for municipal center, fire trucks, fire station (4-0)
• Awarded Lone Oak Pool management to Lone Oak Sharks for $83,550 (4-0)
• Ratified Mayor's signature on 2025 MS4 Report (4-0)
• Approved $20,650 electronic sign trailer from Federal Forfeiture Account (4-0)
• Approved vehicle key organization system (4-0)
• Authorized Municipal Orders 2026-004 through 2026-007 amending personnel policies (4-0)
• Approved hires, promotions, and rate changes for multiple city employees (4-0)
• Appointed Cassandra Radford to Ethics Committee for 3-year term (4-0)

City Commission

City Commission

The Nicholasville City Commission will hold a second reading and consider an ordinance to rezone approximately 15.85 acres at 880 Sulphur Well Road from A-1 (County) to R-1E and R-1F (Single Family Residential). The agenda also includes appointments, personnel actions, and financial approvals. Most items are routine administrative matters.

• Second reading of Ordinance 211-2026: rezone 15.85 acres at 880 Sulphur Well Road to R-1E and R-1F
• Appointment to Board of Adjustments (Tim Cross)
• Municipal Order 2026-003 amending compensation and classification plan for Distribution Collections
• Hire of Police Officer Recruit and Seasonal Auxiliary Police Officer; promotion to Sergeant
• Refund of 2024 Net Profit Taxes exceeding $1,500

The Nicholasville City Commission unanimously approved the second and binding reading of Ordinance 211-2026, rezoning approximately 15.85 acres at 880 Sulphur Well Road from A-1 (County) to R-1E and R-1F (Single Family Residential). The commission also approved several personnel actions, including police hires, a promotion, a new Field Training Officer pay plan, and a water department promotion and hire. Additionally, they approved accounts payable of $4,241,099.58 and a tax refund to Rising Sun Development Company.

• Approved Ordinance 211-2026 rezoning 15.85 acres at 880 Sulphur Well Road to R-1E/R-1F (4-0)
• Approved minutes of March 9, 2026 meeting (3-0, Brown abstained)
• Appointed Jacob Reister to Board of Adjustments for 3-year term (4-0)
• Approved hire of Tearyn Selby as Police Officer Recruit at $24.50/hr (4-0)
• Approved hire of Barry Waldrop as Seasonal Auxiliary Police Officer at $24.60/hr (4-0)
• Approved promotion of Joshua Childers to Sergeant at $31.81/hr (4-0)
• Implemented new Field Training Officer overtime pay plan (4-0)
• Approved accounts payable of $4,241,099.58 (4-0)

City Commission

The Nicholasville City Commission will hold its regular meeting to decide on two zoning map amendments converting county land to single-family residential districts. The body will also discuss NextSite, Clear View Behavioral Health, and accept a transfer of police equipment. Hiring requests for a staff accountant and HR manager, as well as accounts payable approvals, are on the agenda.

• Ordinance 209-2026: 17.91-acre zoning change at 1549 Keene Road from A-1 to R-1D
• Ordinance 211-2026: 15.85-acre zoning change at 880 Sulphur Well Road from A-1 to R-1E and R-1F
• Accept transfer of police equipment from Owensboro PD via DRMO program
• Request to hire Staff Accountant and Human Resources Manager
• Request to approve accounts payable as presented

The Nicholasville City Commission approved the first, non-binding reading of Ordinance 211-2026, amending the zoning map for about 15.85 acres at 880 Sulphur Well Road from A-1 (County) to R-1E and R-1F single-family residential districts, following the Planning Commission's recommendation. Commissioners also authorized the Mayor to sign a contract with NextSite, accepted a 2008 International MAXPRO truck transferred from the Owensboro Police Department through the DRMO program, approved two hires, and approved accounts payable of $5,619,524.86 for February 4-27, 2026. The Commission met in closed session under KRS 61.810(1)(f) and afterward accepted a retirement notification, with the employee remaining suspended without pay until March 31, 2026. All votes recorded were unanimous, with no dissenting votes noted.

• Approved minutes of the February 23, 2026 regular meeting (3-0)
• Approved first, non-binding reading of Ordinance 211-2026 rezoning ~15.85 acres at 880 Sulphur Well Road from A-1 to R-1E and R-1F (4-0)
• Authorized Mayor to sign contract with NextSite (4-0)
• Accepted transfer of a 2008 International MAXPRO from Owensboro Police Department via DRMO program (4-0)
• Approved hire of Rhonda Black as Staff Accountant, grade 57, $29.84/hour, effective March 10, 2026 (4-0)
• Approved hire of Mary Marion as Human Resources Manager, grade 61, $46.53/hour, exempt, effective March 10, 2026 (4-0)
• Approved accounts payable of $5,619,524.86 for February 4-27, 2026 (4-0)
• Accepted retirement notification; employee remains suspended without pay until March 31, 2026 (4-0)

City Commission

The Nicholasville City Commission is holding a regular meeting with three discussion items: an Economic Development Authority progress update, a department organization discussion, and a discussion about the Lone Oak pool. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Economic Development Authority progress update
• Department organization discussion
• Lone Oak pool discussion

City Commission

The Nicholasville City Commission will hold its regular meeting on February 23, 2026, at 5:00 PM. The most consequential item is a second reading of Ordinance 210-2026, which proposes annexing 60.01 acres of property at 162 Thompson Lane into the city. Other items include financial, legal, utility, and human resources discussions, as well as requests for closed sessions.

• Second reading of Ordinance 210-2026 to annex 60.01 acres at 162 Thompson Lane (DD II Development LLC property)
• Request to authorize Mayor to sign sewer assessment lien release for 115 Patton Drive
• Request to approve invoice for Recreation Center
• Prepay Utility Service Discussion
• Requests to hire Meter Reader I, Water Distribution Operator Trainee, and Firefighter

The Nicholasville City Commission approved the second and binding reading of Ordinance 210-2026, annexing 60.01 acres at 162 Thompson Lane (DD II Development LLC property) into the city. Commissioners also authorized the Mayor to accept the final 2025 financial audit, approved a sewer assessment lien release for 115 Patton Drive, approved a Parks and Recreation invoice for additional support from Sports Facilities Advisory, LLC, and approved three personnel hires. The Commission held two closed sessions on litigation and personnel matters; no action was taken in either.

• Approved minutes of the November 24, 2025 Regular Meeting (4-0)
• Approved second and binding reading of Ordinance 210-2026 annexing 60.01 acres at 162 Thompson Lane (5-0)
• Authorized Mayor to accept final 2025 Financial Audit, provided no material changes from the draft presented by Baldwin CPAs, LLC (4-0)
• Authorized Mayor to sign sewer assessment lien release for 115 Patton Drive (4-0)
• Approved Parks and Recreation invoice for additional support from Sports Facilities Advisory, LLC for the Community Center (4-0)
• Approved hire of Michael Frye as Meter Reader I, grade 52, $19.30/hour, effective February 24, 2026, pending background check, physical, and drug/alcohol screen (4-0)
• Approved hire of Garrett Jones as Water Distribution Operator Trainee, grade 51, $18.53/hour, effective March 10, 2026, pending background check, physical, and drug/alcohol screen (4-0)
• Approved lateral hire of Clint Daniels as Firefighter, $16.06/hour, effective March 10, 2026, pending background check, physical, and drug/alcohol screen (4-0)

City Commission

The Nicholasville City Commission will meet to decide on a 60.01-acre annexation at 162 Thompson Lane and consider funding requests for parks, water lines, and police recruitment. The agenda also includes a fire department report, a demolition contract award, and a reappointment to the Board of Adjustment.

• First reading of Ordinance 210-2026 to annex 60.01 acres at 162 Thompson Lane (DD II Development LLC)
• Request to authorize Mayor to sign Memorandum of Agreement with DD II Development, LLC
• RFP 2026-001 for demolition and removal services up for award
• Consideration of bid acceptance for 24" Water Transmission Line project
• Request to approve hire of Police Officer Recruits in the Police Department

The City Commission awarded a major contract for a 24" water transmission line and approved the first reading of an ordinance to annex 60.01 acres. The board also authorized funding for park refurbishments and utility bill assistance.

• Approved $8,080,370 bid to Weddle Enterprises, Inc for 24" Water Transmission Line (4-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 210-2026 to annex 60.01 acres at 162 Thompson Lane (4-0)
• Approved $50,000 for City-County Park Playground refurbishment (4-0)
• Approved $75,000 donation from Utility Fund to Bluegrass Community Action Partnership (4-0)
• Awarded $38,500 demolition contract for 215-219 North Main Street to Clay Corman Excavating, Inc. (4-0)
• Approved hire of Tyler Sutton and Lonnie Harris as Police Officer Recruits at $24.50/hour (4-0)
• Approved $1,285,499.66 in accounts payable (4-0)
• Reappointed Robert Miller to the Board of Adjustments for a four-year term (4-0)

City Commission

The Nicholasville City Commission will hold a second reading of an ordinance to rezone approximately 61.01 acres at 162 Thompson Lane from A-1 (County) to B-1 (Central Business District), R-1E, and R-1F. The agenda also includes discussions on the Lone Oak Pool, a contract amendment with United Property Holdings, and several administrative items such as approvals for agreements, promotions, hires, and tax refunds.

• Second reading of Ordinance 208-2026 to rezone 61.01 acres at 162 Thompson Lane
• Discussion of Lone Oak Pool
• Authorize Mayor to sign First Amendment to Memorandum of Agreement with United Property Holdings, LLC
• Authorize Mayor to sign Encroachment Agreement with Dailey Homes, LLC for 2035 Shun Pike
• Approve refunds of 2022, 2023, and 2024 Net Profit Taxes exceeding $1,500 each

The Nicholasville City Commission approved the second and binding reading of Ordinance 208-2026, rezoning about 61.01 acres at 162 Thompson Lane from A-1 (County) to B-1 (Central Business District), R-1E and R-1F (single-family residential). Commissioners also approved a first amendment to a memorandum of agreement with United Property Holdings, LLC, an encroachment agreement with Dailey Homes, LLC for 2035 Shun Pike, and a full release of a $416,438.00 letter of credit for Ashtree Units 5 and 6, Phase 3. Personnel actions included a fire department physical fitness policy, a promotion, a pay rate change, two unpaid police practicum interns, and a police officer recruit. All votes recorded were unanimous, 5-0, with no dissenting votes noted.

• Approved minutes of the January 12, 2026 Regular Meeting (5-0)
• Approved second and binding reading of Ordinance 208-2026 rezoning ~61.01 acres at 162 Thompson Lane from A-1 to B-1, R-1E and R-1F (5-0)
• Approved Mayor signing First Amendment to Memorandum of Agreement with United Property Holdings, LLC (5-0)
• Approved participation in Jessamine County Schools Kindness Week: Walk in Someone Else's Shoes campaign (5-0)
• Authorized Mayor to sign Encroachment Agreement with Dailey Homes, LLC for 2035 Shun Pike in Halfhill Estates Subdivision (5-0)
• Approved full release of Letter of Credit #1319 for $416,438.00 for Ashtree Units 5 and 6, Phase 3 (paving, sidewalks, streetlights, street signs) (5-0)
• Authorized Mayor to sign Municipal Order 2026-002 amending Fire Department personnel policies to adopt Physical Fitness Requirements SOP (5-0)
• Approved personnel actions: Doug Roberts promoted to Meter Assistant Superintendent at $34.24/hour; Andrew Oisten rate change to $25.67/hour; unpaid police practicum interns Molly Shippee and Ava Culligan; Police Officer Recruit Kennon Kemp at $24.50/hour (all 5-0)