Meeting Agenda and Minutes November 13, 2024
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
Meeting Agenda and Minutes October 9, 2024
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