Nicholasville public meetings in 2025

City Commission

The Nicholasville City Commission will hold a regular meeting on December 8, 2025, at the Police Department. The agenda includes several action items: a proposal for a restaurant at Lone Oak, a contract for an Events Planner, a 10-year telecom franchise agreement with Kinetic ABS KY LLC (UNITI), an encroachment agreement for 208 Krauss Drive, a lien release for 102 Aster Place, and multiple personnel hires and a rate change. The meeting will also consider a request from the Chamber of Commerce regarding St. Nich Fest and approve minutes from previous meetings.

• Proposal for a restaurant at Lone Oak
• Contract for an Events Planner
• Resolution 2025-012: 10-year non-exclusive telecom franchise with Kinetic ABS KY LLC (UNITI)
• Encroachment Agreement for 208 Krauss Drive
• Lien release for 102 Aster Place

City Commission

The Nicholasville City Commission will consider authorizing the mayor to sign Guaranteed Maximum Price proposals for the Preece Park Recreation Center and Municipal Building construction projects, and to accept a proposal for special inspections on the Municipal Building. The agenda also includes a discussion item on Lone Oak. The meeting is otherwise routine, with minutes approval and roll call.

• Authorize mayor to sign GMP proposal for Preece Park Recreation Center construction
• Authorize mayor to sign GMP proposal for Municipal Building construction
• Authorize mayor to accept LE Gregg proposal for Special Inspections on Municipal Building
• Lone Oak discussion

City Commission

The Nicholasville City Commission will consider several administrative items, including authorizing the mayor to sign agreements for financial consulting and a shared use path project, approving personnel actions such as hiring a police officer and an equipment operator, and amending the employee handbook. The agenda also includes a closed session for litigation and employee matters.

• Authorize Mayor to sign Municipal Advisory Services Agreement with RSA Advisors for financial consulting
• Authorize Mayor to sign Task Order 25-01 with Strand Associates, Inc. for West High Shared Use Path Project
• Approve Municipal Order 2025-015 amending the Employee Handbook
• Hire Police Officer and Water Distribution/Wastewater Collections Equipment Operator
• Approve accounts payable as presented

City Commission

The Nicholasville City Commission will hold its regular meeting on November 10, 2025, at 5:00 PM. The body will consider a second reading of Ordinance 206-2025 to authorize $15.59M in general obligation bonds for a community recreation center. Additional items include work authorization for the Riney B Trail Project, funding for Preece Park Recreation Center, and personnel changes in the Police Department.

• Second reading of Ordinance 206-2025: $15.59M in bonds for community recreation center
• Work Authorization No. 2 with Banks Engineering, Inc. for Riney B Trail Project
• Authorization of funds for Preece Park Recreation Center
• Municipal Order 2025-014 to amend City employee handbook
• Hiring of Police Officer Recruits in the Police Department

City Commission

The Nicholasville City Commission is holding a regular meeting on November 3, 2025, at the Nicholasville Police Department. Commissioners will consider 2026 health insurance rates and hold discussions regarding Fire Station 5 and a Citizen's Academy.

• Consideration of 2026 Health Insurance rates
• Fire Station 5 discussion
• Citizen's Academy discussion

City Commission

The Nicholasville City Commission is meeting to consider several routine items, including awarding a paving contract, ratifying a payment for downtown murals, and approving personnel actions. They will also discuss the city's fund balance and may enter closed sessions for litigation and personnel matters.

• Award Bid #2025-289 for paving
• Ratify payment for downtown murals
• Approve capital purchase from State Forfeiture funds
• Authorize resolution for National Opioid Settlement participation agreements
• Approve rate increases per Ordinance 202-2025

City Commission

The Nicholasville City Commission will hold a regular meeting with second readings of ordinances covering personnel policies, two zoning map amendments, and a major annexation. The commission will also consider several appointments, agreements, and administrative requests, including a workers' compensation trust agreement and a resolution on capital expenditure reimbursement.

• Second reading of Ordinance 202-2025 amending personnel policies, compensation, and classification plans
• Second reading of Ordinance 203-2025 rezoning 2.76 acres at 3030 Ashgrove Road from A-1 to R-1E
• Second reading of Ordinance 204-2025 rezoning 11.62 acres at south end of Noah Avenue from R-1D to R-1E
• Second reading of Ordinance 205-2025 annexing 82.61 acres at 3213 Lexington Road/US 27 (DWH Properties)
• Request to authorize Mayor to sign Declaration of Trust for Kentucky League of Cities Workers' Compensation Trust

City Commission

The Nicholasville City Commission is holding a workshop meeting to discuss several topics, including community events, Club Lane, public bus stops, a film project, and a certifications policy. No formal votes are scheduled; the agenda consists solely of discussion items.

• Community events discussion
• Club Lane discussion
• Public bus stop discussion
• Film project discussion
• Certifications policy discussion

City Commission

The Nicholasville City Commission will hold a regular meeting with first readings of three ordinances: two zoning map amendments (Ashgrove Road and Noah Avenue) and an annexation of 82.61 acres at 3213 Lexington Road/US 27. The commission will also consider ratifying purchases of two properties on Stratton Ave, approving contracts, and other administrative items. The agenda includes several routine approvals and two closed-session discussions for litigation and real property matters.

• First reading of Ordinance 203-2025: rezone 2.76 acres at 3030 Ashgrove Road from A-1 to R-1E
• First reading of Ordinance 204-2025: rezone 11.62 acres at south end of Noah Avenue from R-1D to R-1E
• First reading of Ordinance 205-2025: annex 82.61 acres at 3213 Lexington Road/US 27 (DWH Properties)
• Ratify purchase of 105 Stratton Ave and 117 Stratton Ave
• Authorize Mayor to sign Interlocal Agreement with Jessamine County Fiscal Court for Occupational Licenses

City Commission

The Nicholasville City Commission will hold a special called meeting to conduct first and second readings of zoning ordinances, approve contracts, and discuss personnel policy updates. The meeting will also consider bids for the Fire Department’s Training Facility and ratify an easement agreement.

• Second reading of Ordinance 198-2025 to rezone 17.76 acres at 3213 Lexington Road from A-1 to B-2
• Second reading of Ordinance 199-2025 to rezone 15.27 acres at 705 Miles Road from R-1D/R-2 to R-1E
• Approval of Bid #2025-286 for the Fire Department’s Training Facility
• Ratification of easement agreement between the City and Cynthia Parker
• Approval of accounts payable as presented

City Commission

The Nicholasville City Commission will hold a regular meeting with second readings of four annexation ordinances (totaling about 186 acres) and two tax rate ordinances for 2025 and 2026. The agenda also includes first readings of two zoning map amendments, a personnel policy amendment, several hires, proclamations, and a bid for filter media replacement. The meeting includes public comments and potential closed sessions for litigation and personnel matters.

• Second reading: Annexation of 83.71 acres at 3213 Lexington Road/US 27 (DWH Properties)
• Second reading: Annexation of 72.86 acres at 3255 Lexington Road/US 27 (Porter Memorial Baptist Church)
• Second reading: Annexation of 29.64 acres at 789 Union Mill Road (Burton property)
• Second reading: Ordinance 200-2025 setting 2025 property tax rates with penalties and interest
• First reading: Zoning change from A-1 to B-2 for 17.76 acres at 3213 Lexington Road

City Commission

The Nicholasville City Commission will hold a regular meeting on August 11, 2025, at the Police Department. The main items are a second reading of an ordinance to annex 83.71 acres at 3213 Lexington Road/US 27, and first readings of ordinances setting 2025 tax rates for real and personal property and 2026 rates for motor vehicles and water craft. The agenda also includes several administrative requests, such as agreements, hires, purchases, and refunds.

• Second reading of Ordinance 194-2025 to annex 83.71 acres at 3213 Lexington Road/US 27 (DWH Properties, LLC)
• First reading of Ordinance 200-2025 setting 2025 tax rates for real and personal property, with penalties for late payment
• First reading of Ordinance 201-2025 setting 2026 tax rates for motor vehicles and water craft
• Request to approve capital purchase from Opioid Settlement Funds and software purchase from State Forfeiture Fund
• Request to approve refund of 2023 Net Profit Refund exceeding $1,500

City Commission

The Nicholasville City Commission is holding a public hearing on the proposed 2025 real property tax rate and considering first readings for ordinances regarding 2025 and 2026 property and vehicle tax rates. Commissioners are also reviewing proposed amendments to the Code of Ordinances regarding delinquent tax bills and billing procedures.

• Public hearing on the proposed real property tax rate for 2025
• First reading of Ordinance 200-2025: establishing tax rates for real and personal property for 2025
• First reading of Ordinance 201-2025: establishing tax rates for motor vehicles and watercraft for 2026
• First reading of Ordinance 202-2025: amending Chapter 21 regarding delinquent tax bill interest, penalties, and billing procedures

City Commission

The Nicholasville City Commission will meet to discuss a police department compensation study, workplace drug/alcohol policies, a Planning Commission recommendation, and potential capital purchases funded by opioid settlement money. The meeting is procedural with no formal decisions listed.

City Commission

The Nicholasville City Commission will hold a regular meeting on July 28, 2025, at 5:00 PM. The main items are second readings of ordinances that would amend water, sewer, electric rates, and utility deposits, plus an annexation of 0.42 acres at 1151 Jessamine Station. The commission will also consider several personnel actions, a street closure, a contract, and a refund, and may enter closed sessions for real estate and litigation discussions.

• Second reading of ordinances amending water, sewer, electric rates, and utility deposits
• Annexation of 0.42 acres at 1151 Jessamine Station
• Request to close East Walnut Street for a Health Department event
• Hiring of Police Officer Recruits, temporary intern, and social worker practicum student
• Promotions to Fire Captain and Fire Lieutenant

City Commission

The Nicholasville City Commission will hold first readings on ordinances to amend water, sewer, and electric rates, and to update utility service deposits (unchanged since 1989). They will also consider three annexations totaling over 186 acres along Lexington Road and Union Mill Road, plus several routine items including hires, contracts, and a closed session for real property discussions.

• First reading of ordinances to amend water, sewer, and electric rates (Ordinances 190-192-2025)
• Ordinance 193-2025 to update utility service deposits (not updated since 1989)
• Annexation of 83.71 acres at 3213 Lexington Road/US 27 (DWH Properties)
• Annexation of 72.86 acres at 3255 Lexington Road/US 27 (Porter Memorial Baptist Church)
• Annexation of 29.64 acres at 789 Union Mill Road (Burton property)

City Commission

The Nicholasville City Commission is holding a special called meeting to discuss seven items, including storm sirens, a three-way stop at Nelson Park, special purpose vehicle legislation, dilapidated buildings, a residential care facility, Lone Oak, and utility rates and policies. No votes are listed on the agenda; all items are listed as discussions.

• Storm Siren discussion
• Three Way Stop at Nelson Park discussion
• Special Purpose Vehicle Legislation discussion
• Dilapidated Building discussion
• Utility Rate and Policy discussion

City Commission

The Nicholasville City Commission is holding a regular meeting with public hearings on LGEA/MRA and a Land and Water Conservation Grant. The main business includes second readings of ordinances to rezone several properties, adopt utility and general government budgets, set the alcoholic beverage license fee, and first reading of an annexation. The commission will also consider bids, hires, and refunds.

• Rezone 16.10 acres at 3213 Lexington Road from A-1 to R-3
• Rezone 33 acres at 3255 Lexington Road to R-3 and 39.86 acres to B-1
• Rezone 29.64 acres at 789 Union Mill Road to R-1E
• Adopt FY 2025-26 utility and general government budgets
• Annex .49 acres at 1151 Jessamine Station

City Commission

The Nicholasville City Commission is holding a special called meeting to consider a second reading of an ordinance establishing an Entertainment Destination Center downtown, which would allow alcohol sales in common areas. They will also hold first readings on several zoning map amendments and adopt the city's budgets for the upcoming fiscal year, along with various personnel and financial actions.

• Second reading of Ordinance 181-2025 for an Entertainment Destination Center downtown
• First reading of Ordinance 182-2025: rezone 16.10 acres at 3213 Lexington Road from A-1 to R-3
• First reading of Ordinance 183-2025: rezone 33 acres to R-3 and 39.86 acres to B-1 at 3255 Lexington Road
• First reading of Ordinance 184-2025: rezone 29.64 acres at 789 Union Mill Road from A-1 to R-1E
• Adoption of FY 2025-26 budgets for utility and general government, and 5% alcohol regulatory license fee

City Commission

The Nicholasville City Commission is holding a special called meeting to consider an ordinance that amends the boundaries of the proposed Entertainment Destination Center in downtown, which would allow alcohol sales in common areas. The commission will also vote on a donation request to the Jessamine County Adult Education Program and approve the minutes from the May 12 regular meeting.

• First reading of Ordinance 181-2025 amending Ordinance 159-2024 to correct Entertainment Destination Center boundaries
• Directs city to apply for an Entertainment Destination Center license from Kentucky Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control
• Request to approve donation to Jessamine County Adult Education Program
• Approval of minutes from May 12, 2025 regular meeting

City Commission

The Nicholasville City Commission is holding a special called meeting to consider several items, including an update on the Regional Competitiveness Plan, a proclamation for National Tennis Month, and a municipal order updating personnel policies and compensation. They will also review financial reports and accounts payable, and discuss Cedarhurst Senior Living and Imperial Way.

• Municipal Order 2025-007 updating personnel policies, compensation, and classification plans
• Approval of financials for periods ending January 31, February 28, and March 31, 2025
• Accounts payable approval
• Proclamation declaring May as National Tennis Month
• Discussion on Cedarhurst Senior Living and Imperial Way

City Commission

The Nicholasville City Commission is holding a special called meeting to consider authorizing the mayor to sign a School Resource Officer agreement involving the city, Jessamine County Fiscal Court, and Jessamine County Schools. The commission may also enter closed session to discuss pending litigation and could take action afterward.

• School Resource Officer Agreement with Jessamine County Fiscal Court and Schools
• Closed session for pending litigation discussion per KRS 61.810(1)(c)
• Potential action following closed session

City Commission

The Nicholasville City Commission is holding a special called meeting at the police department to discuss four items: Park Wildlife, Performance Park, a Challenge Coin, and Lone Oak. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda; the items are listed as discussions only.

• Park Wildlife discussion led by Dale Warren
• Performance Park discussion led by Rhonda May
• Challenge Coin discussion led by Dexter Knight
• Lone Oak discussion led by Doug Blackford

City Commission

The Nicholasville City Commission is holding a special called meeting to consider several administrative and financial items, including a capital amendment to the General Fund budget, rate changes for police and electric departments, a rate correction at the wastewater plant, and a promotion in the fire department. They will also discuss Lake Mingo, adopt a Title VI implementation plan, approve a contract for electronic payment services, and discuss the Parks & Recreation budget.

• Capital amendment to General Fund Budget (Police)
• Resolution 2025-006 adopting Bluegrass Area Development District Title VI implementation plan
• Rate changes for Police Department KLEC certification
• Rate adjustments in Electric Department per market analysis
• Contract with Catalis for electronic payment services

City Commission

The Nicholasville City Commission will meet to decide on hiring plant operators, approve accounts payable, and sign resolutions for tax penalty relief for storm victims and reimbursement for capital expenditures. Discussions include a municipal aid program for streets and potential property acquisition.

• Award Bid #2025-280 for shipping containers
• Approve Construction Manager Contract for Municipal Building
• Approve hiring two Plant Operators for Wastewater Treatment Plant
• Authorize Mayor to sign RESOLUTION 2025-005 for storm-related tax penalty relief
• Authorize Mayor to sign RESOLUTION 2025-006 for Municipal Aid Co-Op Program Contract

City Commission

The Nicholasville City Commission is holding a special called meeting to consider several items, including the second reading of three zoning ordinance amendments, one of which would rezone approximately 90.93 acres on US 27/Nicholasville Bypass to light industrial. The agenda also includes discussions on a Farmer's Market presentation, Fall Festival, and various administrative and financial requests, such as capital purchases, a contract with Seagrave, and interlocal agreements for parks and recreation.

• Second reading of Ordinance 178-2025: rezone 90.93 acres at US 27 Bypass and South Main St from B-2/R-1D to I-1
• Second reading of Ordinance 179-2025: rezone 0.49 acres at 1151 Jessamine Station from I-1 (county) to R-1D
• Second reading of Ordinance 180-2025: rezone 76.90 acres at 3218 Lexington Road from A-1 to R-1E, R-1T, R-3
• Request to approve construction management contract with Brett Construction for Preece Park Recreation Center
• Request to authorize Mayor to sign interlocal agreements with Jessamine County for joint parks and recreation and Community Recreation Center at Preece Park