2026-08-10 - Board of Commissioners Work Session

Summary

Built from the official minutes. No video is posted, so there is no transcript or timing.

Work session; all five members present: Richardson, Unger, May, Smith-Willis and Mayor Wilkerson.
Building code fee ordinance passed second reading 5-0 (Ordinance No. 11).
Board asked that the panhandling (pedestrian) ordinance, the BGCAP interlocal agreement and the regulatory license fee amendments go on the August regular meeting.
Flock cameras and the contract to be discussed at the September work session.
Executive session on personnel 4:52 to 6:05 PM; adjourned 6:05 PM.

Eric Cockley said the report should be posted online, a public meeting is being finalized, and the report should reach the Board by October.

Jason Monroe described changes requested by the P3 Board; the City is working with Dinsmore & Shohl on the resubmission. Chuck Knowles said the price increase is 7 percent of total project cost, locked until December construction, with no change orders expected from Red Draw.

Rick Frank described the Kentucky Rural Health Transformation education and training grant; the City awaits State approval and there is no match if awarded.

Ray Kinney reported the asphalt is smooth, crews are working under the bridge, and completion is expected by November 1, 2026.

Citizen comment: Jesse Bertrand asked about renewal of the license plate reader system and said he believes it violates his Fourth Amendment rights.
Board asked for the contract to be discussed at the September work session.

Megan Walsen and Garyon Dening of Red Draw Development said concepts for Parcel C may include multi-family housing, Red Draw is waiting on the P3 Board for the Meeting and Event Center, and talks continue with staff and Sasaki; Washington Street will run parallel to the event center.

Charlie Kendall described the Frankfort Opioid Alliance, which uses opioid abatement funds for treatment and transportation; the Board asked that the interlocal agreement go on the August regular meeting.

Amber Moreland and Laura Milam said the regulatory fee chapter is out of date; amendments would remove outdated language and procedures and be more business friendly. Placed on the August regular meeting.

Derrick Napier said State law no longer designates State right of way for pedestrian use, so the City can focus on arterial roads where people cannot stand in the road or approach vehicles. Board wanted the ordinance on the August regular meeting.

Second reading of the Chapter 150 permit and inspection fee amendments; moved by Unger, second Smith-Willis, adopted 5-0.

Youth sports association leaders reported more than 550 signed up for fall leagues and thanked Parks staff.