Opening Prayer- Jeff Johnson
Guest- 77th District State Representative George Brown- Amendment 2- will change the state constitution and will take money from public education for charter and private schools which do not have to take all children but will keep the money. 3.5 million is budgeted for Citation Blvd. to go all the way to Russell Cave. The Governor Signed an Executive Order for June 19th (Juneteenth) as a Holiday. Executive Branch of the Governor’s Office only will get this day off, others will have to use Holiday time.
Amber Deitz- Citizens Advocate- helps Lexington citizens file complaints against the city. Makes policy recommendations to councilmembers, and answers calls for basic information.
Report from 1st District Councilmember- Tayna Fogle/ Kristin Pack- Admin Assistant to Councilmen Fogle.
Report from 2nd District Councilmembers- Shayla Lynch – June 26th Masterson Station Dog Park. The Bluegrass Fair is going on now June 6-16th at Masterson Station Park. Business Collective is July 13th. The city has almost passed the Budget and tomorrow is the last day.
Capital Funds are available until Dec. 31st but must be in by Sept. 2024.
Neighborhood Development Funds should be processed soon it is on the second reading, usually takes about 4 weeks, and should be done by June 30th.
Report from the Police Department- Officer Ryan Holland
Reading of minutes from last month -Jeff Johnson/Stephanie Thomas motion carried to accept the minutes as read w/correction of old business
Business Section
Report from Business Manager- George Middleton- no report
Report from General/Finance- Loretta Crowders- budget numbers given for that information please contact Loretta Crowder. Mrs. Green made the motion and Mrs. Beatty seconded the financial report read as accepted.
Report from President and/or Vice President
CJ Back to School Event update
Bathroom updates- Design & Cost estimate will be completed by July 2024.
Stephanie Thomas motioned and seconded by Mrs. Green. Motion carried to budget $3500 for St. Martin Village Day.
Savde the Date Flyers for upcoming events to be given to get neighbors.
Prayer-Lonny Demaree and Gary Shanks Families, Justin Clark, Donna Henderson, Vivian Caysen, Marie Shelby (Please continue to pray for all of our bereaved families)
Beautification Grant update in Honor or Recognition Bricks $65 – on hold (NDF)
Adult Night- Friday, June 14th, 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm Pokeno
Adult Night- Friday, June 21st, 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm Bingo
Purchased Speaker for the Neighborhood Association
3rd Tuesday, June 18, 2024 Food Pantry Time: 12:00 – 2:00 pm
Free Summer Camp in partnership with Community Inspired Lexington
Date: June 17th – June 28th Time: 7:30 am – 5:00 pm
Volunteer Needed for Summer Camp- Contact Michelle or Rebecca Web
Donation: Bottle water and Gater Aid/Power Aid
Gary Shanks’ 2nd Annual July 4th will be held at the shelter on Thursday, July 4th.
St. Martin’s Village’s 2nd Annual Yard Sale is Saturday, July 20th. Rain Day is Saturday, July 27th.
St Martins’ Village Day is Saturday, July 27th from 11:00 am – 8:00 pm
Contact Stephanie Thomas for T-shirts or to volunteer
Vendor and Food Truck Application is ready
Mr. Green- closing prayer
Meeting Adjourned – Motion carried
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