Developers Dream Bill Introduced in Kentucky State House

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Click to download: Developers’ Dream Bill
This isn’t the first time a “developer’s dream bill” has come up in State Legislature – 2 years ago it was squashed as an unconstitutional barrier to equal access to the courts.
Although our LFUCG Council has no say in what goes on at State level, representatives from the Fayette County Neighborhood Council (FCNC) sought LFUCG Council’s support in opposing this terrible bill.
Rightly, a majority of CMs realized the bill would place one more hurdle in front of neighborhood associations and individuals seeking access to the Court of Appeals for review of zoning decisions. Though two CMs expressed surprise that HB 72 seemed to come out of “left field”,  our 12th District CM Kathy Plomin supported CM Jennifer Mossotti’s motion to direct the LFUCG lobbyist, Judy Taylor, to convey Council’s decision to State Legislators. VIce-Mayor Steve Kay, CM Richard Moloney, and others spoke eloquently in support of this decision as well. Thanks to all CMs looking out for their ‘hoods!
To voice your opposition, contact Representative Robert Benvenuti at(859) 226-0312
Mariana

FREE FCNC WORKSHOP FOR NEIGHBORHOODS

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WHERE: UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST CHURCH OF LEXINGTON, 3564 CLAYS MILL.
WHEN: SATURDAY, FEB. 11, REGISTRATION AT 8.30AM.
PRESENTERS FROM: LFUCG PLANNING STAFF, FAYETTE ALLIANCE, ON THE TABLE PROGRAM, & RURAL LAND MANAGEMENT BOARD.
WHY: LEARN ABOUT THE UPCOMING COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE PROCESS.
The COMP PLAN determines what happens in and around your neighborhood in terms of development; whether the URBAN SERVICES BOUNDARY expands, where new housing can be built, and how important the environment is in considering zone changes.
Updated every 5 years, the COMP PLAN’s provisions directly affect every citizen of FAYETTE COUNTY. Interested individuals should know how to participate in public meetings and opportunities for input into the PLAN. No prior registration is needed to attend this interactive workshop.
For more information, visit: Fayette County Neighborhood Councils, Inc.

Happy Holidays – Updated!

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Holiday Lighs
Update: The elves had a tough time this year with the many beautifully decorated homes, but finally made their decision for the winners of the Xmas light contest. They are:
Best overall effect goes to the Winter Wonderland home of Bobby Cummins, 1893 Bahama Road, at the intersection of Bahama and Cayman.
Best Entryway goes to the Purple Tree enhanced home of Mary Jane and Russell Reed, 1725 Bahama Road.
Most Whimsical or Elves’ Choice goes to Frosty, living at the home of Julane and Roger Mullins, 2716 Martinique Lane.
Further, Elves gave a special shout out to 3201 Tabago, whose Raindrop Forrest is the inspired work of Mike Wirth and Pell Wardrop. Also on their list, and worthy of a look though not eligible for a prize, is the beautifully lit up Morris Eventing Farm located to the right of the Finks Farm. Congratulations all! Our 3 top winners, all GB Resident association members, will each receive a $50 gift certificate to a local restaurant. cruise the neighborhood & Look for signs placed in the winners; yards,and . see if you agree with our anonymous elves choices!
Finally, your GB Residents Association Board wishes all our neighbors very merry Holidays and a happy & prosperous 2017!
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LFUCG Greenspace Survey

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From the LFUCG website:  click for LINK

Residents encouraged to provide input on the importance of greenspaces in community-wide survey

Citizen input has been a driving force in helping shape Fayette County’s greenspace since the inception of the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Greenspace Commission in 1990. The Commission is seeking the opinions of Fayette County residents regarding the use and importance of greenspaces, such as parks, trails, or scenic byways, through a community-wide survey. This valuable information will identify needs and priorities that will inform the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government in its planning and management of greenspaces.
Click for link:  LFUCG Greenspace Survey on Survey Monkey 
The survey takes just a few minutes to complete and will provide information that will help guide decision making about the future of Fayette County’s greenspace system.
Your opinions are extremely important to the Greenspace Commission, and we value your time and efforts to assist us in this research.
If you have any questions about the survey, please contact our research partner, The Matrix Group, at (859) 263-8177. If you would like to participate in the survey but are unable to complete it online, please contact Cindy Deitz, Secretary for the Greenspace Commission at (859) 258-3267.
Thank you, in advance, for your participation!

Greenbrier Resident Kathy Plomin Sworn In

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Kathy Plomin Sworn In As 12th District Council

Kathy Plomin Sworn In As 12th District Council


On Wednesday, October 5th of this year, Greenbrier Resident Kathy Plomin was sworn in officially as the12th District Councilmember. With Judge Kathy Stein administering the oath, Kathy placed her hand on the Bible and solemnly promised to faithfully represent our district, while denying she had ever participated in a duel.
Wait, what? Indeed, since the 1800s, Kentucky officials have been sworn in on this condition:
“I being a citizen of this State, have not fought a duel with deadly weapons within this State nor out of it, nor have I sent or accepted a challenge to fight a duel with deadly weapons, nor have I acted as second in carrying a challenge, nor aided or assisted any person thus offending, so help me God.”
The duel references, according to Kentucky historian Jim Klotter, were added because too many residents were killing each other. More than 40 public duels were recorded in the early 1800s, and many more were probably fought. Even Kentucky’s favorite son, Henry Clay, fought two duels to satisfy his own honor, belying his nickname of “The Great Compromiser”. In fact, dueling was so common throughout the South, that pistols were used to settle disputes  as ridiculous as a claim that a “Latin word was mispronounced”.  In one of America’s most well-known duels, Aaron Burr killed Alexander Hamilton in 1804, thus surely altering the course of American history.
Happily, thanks to a centuries old paragraph in the Kentucky Constitution,  that’s one situation Kathy will never have to face!
Click for: Kathy Plomin Inaugural Address.