July 7th, 2025 City of London Council Meeting

Описание: This regular meeting of the London City Council, held on July 7, 2025, covered a range of topics including community development, event planning, disaster relief updates, and various city ordinances and appointments. The meeting reflects the city's ongoing efforts in public service and governance under Mayor Randall Weddle's leadership.

Meeting Summary:
The meeting began with a roll call, opening prayer, and the Pledge of Allegiance. Presentations included updates from Somerset Community College regarding a new technology building and a property transfer request. Chris Robinson from Tourism provided updates on the fairgrounds project, including tornado damage recovery and financing. Kim Collier discussed the World Chicken Festival's plans for the year, noting general arrangements and new seating areas. A representative from the Small Business Administration (SBA) provided an update on disaster relief loans in Laurel County.

The council also approved minutes from previous June meetings. Discussions included the need to replace recording equipment for council meetings due to a staff change. The first reading of Ordinance 2025-04 (Development) involved a comprehensive summary of updated zoning and land use regulations, which was ultimately tabled for further review. The first reading of Ordinance 2025-06 (Elected Officials), pertaining to conduct and training standards, was also read and discussed. Ethics Board appointments were deliberated, focusing on the interpretation of existing ordinances regarding mayoral appointments and council confirmations. Discussion also covered the Public Works Building, specifically the street department's current facility and future relocation needs due to the US 25 project, and the city plaza project, including subcommittee appointments and future funding requests. Updates were provided on permanent positions for the Acting Police Chief and City Clerk, as well as the upcoming retirement of the Financial Director.

Items Discussed:
Call to Order 0:00
Roll Call 0:07
Opening Prayer by Mr. Weaver 0:24
Pledge of Allegiance 0:51
Somerset Community College Presentation (Travis McQueen, Dr. Carrie Castle) 1:15
Motion to allow Somerset Community College to have the property (contingent on fiscal court approval) 7:48
Chris Robinson - Tourism Update (Fairgrounds Project) 8:42
Kim Collier - World Chicken Festival Update 14:53
Small Business Administration (SBA) Disaster Relief Update 24:20
Approve minutes from June 2, June 9, and June 16, 2025 Council Meetings 28:13
Discussion on Replacement of Recording Equipment for Council Meetings 28:41
First Reading of Ordinance 2025-04 (Development) 29:53
Discussion on signage regulations (grandfathering in old signs) 44:04
Discussion on agricultural use definition and restrictions (less than five continuous acres) 47:45
Discussion on manufactured mobile homes (House Bill 16) 53:16
Discussion on increased building permit fees for new construction and remodeling 54:09
Discussion on fees for tornado victims rebuilding (no leniency/forgiveness) 56:54
Motion to approve first reading (motion dies for lack of second) 59:03
Discussion on the differences between the old and proposed ordinances (less restrictive, more pages of KRS) 1:00:02
Motion to table for 60 days (until September meeting) 1:05:30
First Reading of Ordinance 2025-06 (Elected Officials Conduct) 1:08:38
Motion to not accept the ordinance 1:11:56
Ethics Board Appointments (Heather Dyke and Dwight L.) 1:13:41
Discussion on filling vacancies, 60-day rule, and interpretations of "fill" vs. "appoint" in ordinance vs. KRS 1:14:35
Debate over Jane Lee Dyke's prior appointment and current status on the board 1:14:55
Discussion on council's role in confirmation versus mayoral appointment authority 1:22:27
Motion to table appointments until next meeting 1:31:47
Public Works Building 1:38:18
Motion to accept the state's offer for the affected property (with agreement for moving cost coverage) 2:03:09
City Plaza Project 2:04:12
Updates on Permanent Positions (LPD Chief, City Clerk) 2:05:37
Motion to Adjourn 2:06:52