Meeting Minutes and Agenda

Open by Michelle Davis

Opening Prayer- Michelle Gentry

Prayer Request: Winston Powell Mitchell- lost her husband and Melissa Burbridge’s house caught on fire.

Guest: Edward Priest- New neighbor in attendance.

Sarah Brown , Adina Tatum staff of Council member, and Tyler Morton the council member give report on 1st district of initiatives he will be working on: Youth Programming, Anti Displacement, Sober Living and Hunger Doesn’t Take a Spring Break.

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

Report from 2nd District Councilmember – Shayla Lynch- no report- community meeting for new elementary school 3-13-25. Tree Initiative- community engagement March 19, 20, 24, 25. Neighbor Development- funding time to apply ends June 30th. Story Corps- Your family story to preserve the history. LexTran- paratransit listening sessions – how to improve the LexTran bus system. Partners for Youth Scholarship Information- Euphrates Essay Contest. Lexington Preservation & Growth Management Program- Working on a process to expand or not expand our urban service area.

Neighborhood ADA – it is in progress and being looked at for restoration and councilmember Lynch will put money aside to fund the renovation. May use capital money to plant trees in the park on the walking trail.

Michelle contacted each participant for the walking trail as to what to put on the brick that will go along the walking trail.

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

Reading of minutes from last month by Secretary

Motion made by Arty Green

Seconded by Doyle Warren

Minutes approved as read.

Business Section

Report from Business Manager – George Middleton- no report

Report from General/Finance – Enoch Elliott

Report from President and Vice President

3rd Tuesday, March 18th Food Pantry Time: 11:00 – 2:00 pm

Community Garden call Jeff Cole (859) 382-7486

Planting Date: Saturday March 22nd, Time 9:00 am – 3:00 pm

Free Tax Preparation Call 211 to make an appointment

Easter Extravaganz sponsored by Resillience Charity, Inc. Tyler and Taylor Morton

Date Saturday, April 12th, Time: 3:00 – 6:00 pm Ages: 1-12 years old

Neighborhood Center (ADA) Bathroom Improvement – The consultants hired to work on the construction plans for this project will be 50% done this month.

2nd Annual Hunger Doesn’t Take a Spring Break Date: April 7 – 11th Time: 11:30 am – 1:00 pm

Helen Dilworth Foundation Saturday, March 15th 2:00 – 4:00 pm

Every Saturday Kroger’s Mobile Food Market Location: Bluegrass United Church of Christ Time Noon – 1:30 pm

Bingo Wednesday, April 2nd 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm Sponsored by Triple Crown Management

Every 1st Saturday of the month 3:00 – 5:00 pm Every Thursday of the month 12:00 – 2:00 pm Food Pantry at Lima Drive Seventh Day Adventist Church

Parks and Recreation has replaced a damage picnic table

The city is replacing the sump pump in the back of the park to help with the flooding on St. Martins Avenue

The Memory brick order has been placed

Working on the letters for the Marquee

Old Business

Razzmadazz Band Reunion for St. Martin’s Village Day

The 2024 Christmas Party was held December 14th, 2024. Attendance was 75 with 100 registered. the budget spent was discussed and to get more information on that please contact the treasurer.

New Business

Mother’s Day Brunch- Budget of $800. – Motion to accept: Bonnie Peeples, Seconded Barbara Webb and motion carrried.

Musical Group- Joyful Soul is included in the budget- $500.

Christmas Dinner- Budget $3000. – Motion accepted Melanie Lane, Seconded Bonnie Peeples and motion carried.

Father’s Day Budget $800. – Motion to accept – Loretta Crowder, Seconded Jackie Maupin and motion carried.

Questions/Concerns/Comments

Motion to Adjourn and seconded by Enoch Elliott

Closing prayer- Jeff Johnson

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

Opening Prayer- Arty Green

Guest: Mary Hughes League of Women Voters of Lexington, Voter Service Chair, Senator Reggie Thomas, and Bruce Simpson

Bruce Simpson’s remarks- Contact all the council members for a public hearing. We have to fight the zone change and get the road permanently closed. This is not the affordable housing that they are suggesting.

Reggie Thomas- We need people in the neighborhood to show up for the public hearing. People from Oakwood, Georgetown, Greenacres.

Jacques Wigginton- community to the public hearing.

Report from 1st District Councilmember – Tayna Fogle-

• Talked about the neighborhood showing up to the planning committee.
• The A Funds old councilmember reserved the money
• Homeless – 186 people in housing.

Report from 2nd District Councilmember – Shayla Lynch-

• Fighter Club at UK Football Stadium.
• October 16th at 6:00 pm STEAM Academy, Theme: Development
• September 25th at 5:30 pm Mastersonstation Clubhouse Food Trucks
• Oct 19th- Markbury Library Theme: Transportation 9 -11 am
• Week without Driving -September 30th – October 5th (choice 1 day)
• Speed Table this fall on Lima Drive

Sharon Murphy Rep At-Large Jame Brown

• Speeding and running red lights
• Robert H Cuttural center council member working to preserve the building.

Report from the Police Department – Officer Ryan Holland

Reading of minutes from last month

Business Section

Michelle Davis said we will no longer be giving the financial information in the formal meeting. Any member wanting to know the financial report can see the treasurer for disclosure.

Report from Business Manager – George Middleton

Report from General/Finance – Enoch Elliott

Report from President and Vice President

Prayer – Lonny Demaree and Gary Shanks (Please continue to pray for all of our bereaved families)- Jeff and Sharon Johnson

Historical Black Neighborhood Council Association

Date: September 12, 2024

Location: Douglas Park Shelter

Time: 6:00 pm

3rd Tuesday, September 17, 2024, 2024 Food Pantry Time: 12:00 – 2:00 pm

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

Saturday, November 2nd Autumn Fest noon – 5:00 pm

Saturday, December 14th St. Martin’s Village Christmas Party TBA

Thank you note for WW Booster Club

Update on our renovations (bathrooms)

Email councilmember’s

Sign Petition

Donation to the legal fund

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

Website address: stmartinsvillagelex.com

Old Business

New Business

Questions/Concerns/Comments

Motion to adjourn

Opening Prayer- Reggie Thomas

Guest: Reggie Thomas

Report from 1st District Councilmember – Tayna Fogle

Dirt Bowl has ended.

Praise in the Park will be coming up.

The Douglas Park Pool Construction is still ongoing.

August 22nd meeting for the 1100 homeless children in the FCPS system at 7:00 pm.

LEAP has funding for electric bills.

Hezekiah Walker will be the Lyric theater.

Report from 2nd District Councilmember – Shayla Lynch

Work has started on the new playground. Neighborhood Action March has funding and applications are being accepted.

August 21st 5:30 -7:30 pm Shayla in the 2nd Coldstream Dog Park Advisory Board for tenants is Don Anna Speed Tables still to be completed and is held up in Traffic and Engineering. Should be put in place this fall.

Report from the Police Department – Officer Ryan Holland

Guest: Reggie Thomas- Follow-up regarding the zone change meeting on August 1st, 2024 that was held at First African Baptist Church.

Reading of minutes from last month- Michelle Gentry read the minutes for July 12, 2024. Motion to accept the minutes as read by Michelle from Ellison and seconded by Ms. Green. Minutes accepted as read.

Business Section

Michelle Davis addressed that we will no longer be giving the financial information in the formal meeting. Any member who would like to know the financial report can see the treasurer for disclosure.

Report from Business Manager – George Middleton- no report.

Report from General/Finance – Enoch Elliott- the report is delayed at this time due to the banking institution going to a paperless system.

Report from President and/or Vice President- President Michelle David read a statement from Attorney Bruce Simpson which will be the opening statement at the planning commission public hearing for the zone change.

Prayer – Lonny Demaree, Tina Warren- Prayers, Michelle Gentry, Elizabeth Quick, Edma Stevenson, and Audrey Brooks family (Please continue to pray for all of our bereaved families)

Notes from our attorney- Bruce Simpson

Jacques Wiggington: Gave comments as a previous council member to give light and answer questions from the neighbors in regards to the rezoning changes and other neighborhood concerns such as sewer issues, fenceline issues, and traffic through the neighborhood.

3rd Tuesday, August 20, 2024 Food Pantry Time: 12:00 – 2:00 pm

Planning Commission public hearing for a zone change on Thursday, August 22, 2024, at Council Chamber 2nd floor, Government Center 200 East Main Street at 1:30 pm. (We need everyone to sign in to talk)

Pastor Moore of the First African Baptist will provide transportation to the public hearing at 12:30 pm. We will meet at the church.

The construction of the new playground began on August 12th

Soccer Field is on an indefinite hold due to all complaints.

Plans for the restroom renovation – Michelle Kosieniak Wednesday, September 11th. Does anyone need transportation to the Council Chamber?

Does anyone have voter registration articles about St. Martin’s Village? Voter registration will be held at the next meeting.

There is a go-fund-me page to raise money for the attorney fees.

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

Website address: stmartinsvillagelex.com

Old Business- St. Martin’s Village Day was successful. CJ Gordon backpack giveaway was successful money donated by the association was not used for other donations for the event being donated by Kroger.

New Business- $200 for the Winburn Warrior Booster Club Donation for the equipment/transportation. Motion made by Ms. Green and seconded by Stephanie Thomas.

Winburn Warrior Booster Club Donation

The next association meeting will be back at the neighborhood shelter at 6:00 pm.

Jacque Wiggington did the closing prayer.

Questions/Concerns/Comments

Motion to adjourn