The Ashland Board of Commissioners approved a consent agenda and advanced multiple ordinances and municipal orders during its Jan. 9, 2025 meeting. Most items were taken on first reading or adopted on the consent agenda and were approved by voice vote; the public record shows affirmative voice votes but no roll-call tallies in the meeting transcript.

Votes at a glance

- Resolution adopting and filing the consent agenda: approved by voice vote (motion recorded as passed). (Referenced in transcript as a resolution moved by Commissioner Wheeler.)

- Ordinance (first reading) repealing Ordinance No. 164, Series 2023, and restoring the effect of KRS 83A.150: motion made and first reading approved by voice vote. (Transcript text: "an ordinance...repealing ordinance number 164 series of 2023 and restoring the effect of KRS 83 a 150.")

- Ordinance (first reading) amending Ordinance No. 55, Series 2013, to fix days and times for commission meetings (new schedule: second Tuesday at 5 p.m. and fourth Thursday at noon): motion made and first reading approved by voice vote. The board said it will publicize schedule changes on social media and utility bills.

- Ordinance (first reading) authorizing establishment of a line of credit to borrow operational funds for the period July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025: motion made and first reading approved by voice vote. City manager said goal is to exit the line of credit by late 2025–early 2026.

- Ordinance (first reading) approving Change Order No. 1 with Mechanical Construction Company for the 26th Street Pump Station Rehabilitation Project, increasing the contract by $25,976.90: motion made and first reading approved by voice vote.

- Ordinance (first reading) adopting the Housing Choice Voucher Program utility allowance schedule for the city's Community and Economic Development Division (Section 8): motion made and first reading approved by voice vote. Staff noted the Section 8 program is a high performer.

- Municipal order authorizing the mayor to accept a $2,500 donation to the Ashland Police Department from the Ashland Fraternal Order of Eagles: adopted on the consent agenda by voice vote.

- Municipal order authorizing acceptance of the Our Rescue donation of an electronic detection canine and handler training (K9 Mabel): adopted on the consent agenda by voice vote. The department demonstrated the canine at the meeting.

- Resolution designating Michelle Veach as certifying official for HUD IDIS on behalf of the city of Ashland: adopted on the consent agenda by voice vote.

- Appointment: Mayor recommended Matthew Perkins to the Ashland Urban Renewal Board for a four-year term (Jan. 9, 2025 to Jan. 8, 2029); appointment confirmed by voice vote.

- Ordinance (first reading) amending Ordinance No. 151, Series 2023, which established the Ashland Conference Center Advisory Committee: motion made and first reading approved by voice vote. Board discussed making the mayor a fixed member and rotating commissioners on the committee; the first meeting was said to be scheduled for Jan. 21 at 1:30 p.m.

- Municipal order authorizing mayor and Fire Chief Stephen Alley to execute an agreement with Boyd County EMS regarding medical direction for Ashland Fire Department personnel licensed by the Kentucky Board of EMS: approved on the consent agenda by voice vote; recorded as a routine compliance item with no financial component.

- Executive session: the board went into executive session to discuss property acquisition and individual personnel matters. The board reported back that no final action was taken on the personnel matter; for property acquisition the board authorized Commissioner Wheeler to attend negotiations (motion approved by voice vote). The meeting recessed to continue business the following day and scheduled a public work session for Jan. 22 at 11 a.m.

Where votes were recorded verbally the public record contains only voice votes; no roll-call tallies were provided in the meeting transcript.