Upcoming Lancaster City Council Meeting: Agenda and Key Topics

The Lancaster City Council is scheduled to convene for its regular meeting at the Council Chambers, located at 308 West Maple Avenue, on Monday, March 4, 2024, at 6 p.m.

Under the leadership of Mayor Michael Gaffney, with City Clerk Teresa Cheek, City Attorney Jonathan Baker, and members of the city council in attendance, the meeting is set to address a comprehensive list of agenda items, reflecting the council's proactive approach to governance and community engagement.

The meeting will commence with the call to order, followed by a roll call to ensure all council members are present. A welcome by Mayor Gaffney will set the tone for the evening, emphasizing the importance of community involvement and transparent governance.

Approval of the minutes from the previous meeting and the financial report will be among the first orders of business. A citizen presentation by Kristen Turpin is also scheduled. Underscoring the value placed on public input in shaping the city's policies and initiatives, the public will also have the opportunity to make comments, allowing residents to voice their concerns, suggestions, or support for various community matters.

Departmental reports from maintenance, fire, police, EMS, and parks & recreation will provide insights into the current status, challenges and achievements of each department. These reports are crucial for understanding the operational aspects of city management and for identifying areas for improvement or investment.

The council will revisit ongoing projects and resolutions under old business, including bid requests for Hwy. 27/Tinder Ave. and Three Forks, as well as the EMA resolution.

New business items on the agenda include discussions on mowing bids, a telecommunications franchise ordinance, a loitering ordinance, and the MCCC lease.

Mayor Gaffney will present a report covering personnel updates, the upcoming Easter Egg Hunt scheduled for March 23, 2024, the transition to live meetings, and the meeting calendar.

The agenda also mentions the possibility of an executive session, in accordance with KRS 61.810(1)(b), to discuss matters that may require confidentiality.

The following meeting date is set for April 8, 2024, ensuring continuity in the council's activities and engagement with the community.

The upcoming Lancaster City Council meeting represents a opportunity for city officials and residents to collaborate on issues of mutual interest, driving positive change and development within the community.

A copy of the agenda is included below:

AGENDA 

LANCASTER CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING 

Monday, March 4, 2024 - 6 p.m.

• CALL TO ORDER

• ROLL CALL 

• WELCOME 

• APPROVE MINUTES 

• APPROVE FINANCIAL REPORT 

• CITIZEN PRESENTATION 

1. KRISTEN TURPIN 

• PUBLIC COMMENT 

• DEPARTMENT REPORTS 

1. MAINTENANCE 

2. FIRE DEPT. 

3. POLICE DEPT. 

4. EMS 

5. PARKS & REC 

• OLD BUSINESS 

1. HWY. 27/TINDER AVE. BID REQUEST 

2. THREE FORKS BID REQUEST 

3. EMA RESOLUTION 

• NEW BUSINESS 

1. MOWING BIDS 

2. TELECOMMUNICATIONS FRANCHISE ORDINANCE 

3. LOITERING ORDINANCE 

4. MCCC LEASE 

• MAYORS REPORT 

1. PERSONNEL UPDATE 

2. EASTER EGG HUNT 3/23/24 

3. LIVE MEETINGS 

4. MEETING CALENDAR 

• EXECUTIVE SESSION - 61.810 (1) (b) 

• MOTION TO PAY ALL SIGNED MONTHLY BILLS 

• MOTION TO DISMISS 

NEXT MEETING DATE: APRIL 8,2024 

______________________________

Mayor Michael Gaffney 

City Clerk Teresa Cheek 

City Attorney Jonathan Baker 

City Council: Dan Waters; Lanny Ray; Michelle Ballew; Micah Wade; Brandon McGlone; Ronny Baker