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Votes at a glance: Danville commission approves proclamations, ordinances (first readings) and several resolutions
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Summary
The commission voted to approve the agenda, minutes, proclamations, two first‑reading rezoning ordinances, several resolutions (event security, sewer plat, sidewalk grant, skatepark design), payment of bills totaling $222,654.51 and the hiring of a telecommunications officer following an executive session.
At the April 27 meeting the Danville City Commission took the following formal actions:
• Agenda: Motion to approve the published agenda — approved by voice vote.
• Minutes: Approval of minutes for April 13, April 14 and April 21 — approved by voice vote.
• Center College banners: Approved request to place graduation banners on Main Street (through May 25) — motion carries.
• Proclamation: Declared May as Treatment Court Month — placed in the record and adopted.
• Ordinance (first reading) 2062: Change zoning for 145 East Martin Luther King Boulevard (approximately 0.94 acres) from RM‑2 to CB — first reading moved and approved by roll call (Commissioner Caudle, Mayor J H Atkins, Commissioner Holland, Commissioner Stairs all answered yes).
• Ordinance (first reading) 2063: Change zoning for 1401 Minor Road (about 8.694 acres) from HB to IBD — first reading moved and approved by roll call (all present voted yes).
• Resolution 2026042701: Contract with GuardLogic for event security (part of city’s $40,000 contribution to the 250th event) — approved; staff cited a quote near $4,046 for contracted officers and supervisors.
• Resolution 2026042702: Authorization to sign a retracement/survey plat for the City of Danville Knoblich sewer pump station (Junction City) related to the ARPA Sewer Improvements project — approved; project cost to ARPA account $3,500.
• Payment of bills: Motion to pay city bills in the amount of $222,654.51 — approved by voice vote.
• Resolution 2026042703: KYTC Transportation Alternatives grant agreement for the Boffin Avenue sidewalk (grant $400,000 with $100,000 local match; total $500,000) — approved to allow bidding and construction this summer.
• Resolution 2026042704: Final skatepark design and change order (final price $843,000, county splitting cost) — approved.
• Executive session: Commission convened under KRS 61.810(1)(f) to discuss a personnel matter.
• Personnel appointment: After executive session the commission approved hiring Sarah Ellis as telecommunications officer.
• Adjournment: The commission voted to adjourn following completion of business.
Several items were moved and approved by voice vote; two ordinances were read for the first time and carried on roll call with the four present voting in favor. Where roll call was used the transcript records affirmative responses from the commissioners present.
