[email protected]

Opening Prayer- Doyle Warren

Prayer Request:

Guest: Bruce Simpson

November 24 Christmas Lighting 4 – 6 pm

Standing Ovation- Bruce Simpson & CM Lynch

Report from 1st District Councilmember – Tayna Fogle- no report

Report from 2nd District Councilmember – Shayla Lynch- no report

Report from the Police Department – Officer Ryan Holland- no report

Guest can be excused

Reading of minutes from last month by Secretary

Motion made by Arty Green

Seconded by Doyle Warren

Minutes approved as read.

Business Section

2025 Officers by unanimous vote- President- Michelle Davis, Vice President- Barbara Pinkston, Treasurer- Enoch Elliott, Asst. Treasurer- Loretta Crowder, Secretary- Michelle Gentry

Arty Green, Jeff Johnson, and Tina Warren – declined

Tina Warren addressed concern that the bylaws needed
to be updated due to the length of time an office can be held.
Motion by Stephanie Green and 2nd by Arty Green.
A committee will review the by-laws and make recommendations to the board.

Report from Business Manager – George Middleton- no report

Report from General/Finance – Enoch Elliott (contact of information) Report accepted with questions 1. When did we pay the attorney- in the initial mtg. 2. Why do we have a spectrum phone?

Michelle Gentry gave the report for the Holiday Dinner.

Report from President and Vice President- Michelle Davis gave the report.

• Marathan will be coming to the corner of Lima/Georgetown
• Tyler & Shayla will follow up on the Taco Stand who are renting the space next to the liquor store.

Honey Child for 2025 St. Martin’s Day $2000 requested.- motion passed

Tuesday, November 19th Food Pantry Time: 12:00 – 2:00 pm

The St. Martin’s Village Neighborhood Association Holiday Dinner will be Saturday, December 14, 2024-Location:
1033 St. Martin Avenue Door Open at 5:00 pm – Dinner will be served at 6:00 pm

Community Inspired Lexington Annual Community Toy Drive 11/15-12/13/24. All proceeds will be donated to
Community Families for further information contact Ms. Rebecca Webb at (859) 693-6436. Link to apply is
available on www.communityinspiredlex.com.on the event page.

December Food Pantry will be on Tuesday, December 17, 2024 Time: 11:00 am to 2:00 pm

Dilworth Foundation Clothing Giveaway November 20*’ Time: 2pm to 5 pm Bingo with

Blake Anderson Triple Crown Management will resume on Wednesday, March 5, 2025 at 6:00 pm

Old Business

St. Martin’s Walkway of Honor Spring 2025 – put on hold until spring 2025

New Business

Congratulations to Shayle Lynch & Tyler morton 2025 council members

250th Aniversary for the City Events will be going on mid 2025

Closing the Year out until March 2025

Questions/Concerns/Comments

Motion to adjourn

Opening Prayer- Jeff Johnson

Prayer List – Lonny Demaree, Audrey Brooks, Frannie Covington, Jeff and Sharon Johnson, and Helen Beatty

Pray for all our bereaved families – Cathy McReynolds

Guest: Senator Reggie Thomas and Bruce Simpson

Bruce Simpson’s remarks-

• Gave overview and update on the rezoning issues.
• Vice Mayor Dan Wu was the only opposing member at the rezone meeting. Does not mean that he disagrees with the zone change, but it doesn’t mean he doesn’t need to hear from the neighbors.
• The next hearing is Tuesday November 12th at 6:00 pm in council chambers.

Reggie Thomas-

• Encouraged all to get out and vote on November 5th.
• Prall-town Planning Committee will meet again in 2 weeks on October 24th. At 1:30 pm.
• Talking to the neighbors about the park tax.

Report from 1st District Councilmember – Tayna Fogle-

• Oct 12th 6/am to 1 pm 1505 Old Frankfort Pike
• Oct 11 – 20th Tree week at Mary Todd Park – web at treeweeklexington.com
• Oct 19th 9 am – 11:30 Transportstion/Expo Series held at Hamburg Library.

Report from 2nd District Councilmember – Shayla Lynch-

• Oct 16th Stem Academy- Traffic issues, renovations to Coldstream
• Planting party
• Georgetown Road approved for expansion widening from Spur to Kerney starts in 2025.
• Black & Williams close to completion due in November 2024.

Report from the Police Department – Officer Ryan Holland

• Grace Apostolic Church vandalized by a homeless man living behind the Circleview Apartments.
• Speed table to be installed on Don Anna this fall.
• We will collect new signatures for additional speed bumps and the state will be called to clean up the vacant lot at the top of Lima Drive.

Reading of minutes from last month by Secretary

Motion made by Arty Green

Seconded by Enoch Elliott

Minutes approved as read.

Business Section

Report from Business Manager – George Middleton

• Signs have been posted regarding park closure.
• Need to have stay off the grass signs purchased to put on the basketball court.

Report from General/Finance – Enoch Elliott

Report from President and Vice President

Thank you card for neighbor

Harris and Waltz yard sign information

3 Tuesday, October 15, 2024 Food Pantry Time: 12:00 – 2:00 pm

Friday, October 18** at 8:00 pm Classy Girl Chic Boutique sponsored by Michelle Gentry

Saturday, November 2″* Autumn Mixer cancelled

Tuesday, November 5* Election Day

Thursday, November 12* Public Hearing with Council members – Place: Council chamber – Time:6:00pm

Saturday, December 14* St. Martin’s Village Christmas Party (Ticket next month)

There is no date as to when the grass will be mowed in the back. Per Parks and Recreation

Election of Officers in November

This is the email address to send complaints or concerns: [email protected]

Website address: stmartinsvillagelex.com

Old Business

New Business

Ribbon cutting for the walking trail and playground and reception

Christmas Activities

Questions/Concerns/Comments

Motion to adjourn