Georgetown meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

Georgetown Council to weigh interim CAO, housing proposal; committees review traffic, parks, storage

The Georgetown City Council and its committees met over the past two weeks to consider a range of items, including an interim chief administrative officer appointment, a budget amendment, and multiple infrastructure and traffic requests. Minutes from these meetings have not yet been published, so all items below are proposals or discussions on the agenda, not final decisions.

City Council special meeting (Aug. 10)

The council held a special meeting to consider an executive order appointing Tim Williams as interim Chief Administrative Officer through December 31, 2026. The agenda also included a second reading of the 2026-2027 Budget Amendment #1, a municipal order for the Suffoletta Pool Design Contract, and municipal orders for police uniform contracts with Kentucky Uniforms and Galls. The check register totaled $1,360,308.95.

Beautification Committee (Aug. 13)

The committee reviewed minutes from May 14 and discussed beautification projects at Peninsula Park, including trees, bushes, bench pads, and guardrail replacement. It also considered adding bushes along Connector Road, Lexington Road, and Paynes Depot. No new business was listed.

Traffic Committee (Aug. 17)

The committee had 23 new business items and 9 old business items covering streets and intersections across the city. Requests included a traffic light at Timberland Way/Cherry Blossom, a midblock crosswalk on Chambers Avenue from church to Boston Park, an evaluation of the Paris Pike/Scotland Drive intersection for a traffic signal due to Overlook Apartments growth, and a lower speed limit on US 460 near Canewood Center Drive with a possible right-in/right-out restriction. The committee also discussed moving future meetings to City Hall at 100 N Court St.

Finance Committee (Aug. 17)

The committee discussed a certificate of deposit renewal with Stock Yards Bank, a 2025-2026 revenue update, employee compensation for 2026-2027, and capital projects highlights. It also received a finance department update on transition of duties and goals for 2026-2027.

Public Works Committee (Aug. 19)

The committee discussed relocating salt, wood chip, and compost storage to the city yard at 235 West Yusen Drive, and received updates on West Main, Washington Street, and Main Street sidewalk projects, the Sims Road Landfill, street and City Hall paving, and a CCTV and cleaning contract. A site visit was planned to assess the proposed storage space.

Coming up

The City Council will hold its regular meeting today, Aug. 24, at 6 PM ET in Council Chambers. The agenda includes a discussion on a Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program proposal for the Elkhorn Crossing Development at N. Hamilton Street (PVA Parcel No. 165-40-054.000), with possible action following. The council will also consider a first reading of the 2026 Property Tax and Motor Vehicle Ordinance, a joint resolution for Lanes Run Business Park pad-ready site reimbursement, and a municipal order for a land sale contract (NAICS 238290 – Rigging) in Lanes Run Business Park. Several Georgetown Municipal Water and Sewer System contracts are scheduled: Judy Construction ($255,729.41), Xylem Water Solutions ($71,525.00), C Squared Excavating ($40,523.80), and Allmax Software ($14,078.00).

Georgetown council to weigh interim CAO, budget amendment; committees review staffing, beautification

Georgetown city boards and committees held four meetings over the past week, covering police staffing, a sister-city visit, a council special session, and park beautification. All items come from published agendas; minutes have not yet been released, so no final decisions are reported.

City Council special meeting (Aug. 10)

The most consequential agenda was the City Council's special meeting, which included an executive order appointing Tim Williams as interim Chief Administrative Officer through Dec. 31, 2026. The council also took up a second reading of the 2026-2027 Budget Amendment #1, a municipal order for the Suffoletta Pool Design Contract, and municipal orders for police uniform contracts with Kentucky Uniforms and Galls. A check register totaling $1,360,308.95 was also on the agenda. These items were listed for discussion and potential approval, but the outcome is not yet public.

Police Committee (Aug. 3)

The Police Committee met to review departmental operations, including staffing, hiring, and recruiting. The agenda also covered a Traffic Safety Officer update and statistics, a driving class review, a dispatch update, and the status of a facility needs assessment. No minutes have been published.

Sister City Committee (Aug. 4)

The Georgetown Sister City Committee held a special meeting to review plans for a visit by Japanese middle school students scheduled for August 2026. The committee also considered approving minutes from its July 15, 2026 special meeting and setting a date for the next meeting.

Beautification Committee (Aug. 13)

The Beautification Committee reviewed minutes from May 14, 2026, and discussed projects at Peninsula Park, including trees, bushes, bench pads, and guardrail replacement. The agenda also included adding bushes along Connector Road, Lexington Road, and Paynes Depot. The summary describes the agenda as mostly routine, with no new business listed.

Coming up

• **Finance Committee special meeting (Aug. 17):** The committee will discuss a Stock Yards Bank Certificate of Deposit renewal, a 2025-2026 revenue update, 2026-2027 employee compensation, 2026-2027 capital projects highlights, and a finance department update on transition of duties and goals.

All meetings are open to the public. Agendas and minutes are available through the city's official channels.

Georgetown meetings held, but decisions await minutes

Georgetown city officials held four meetings over the past two weeks, but minutes have not yet been published, so no official decisions are available to report. The City Council convened twice on July 27 for a public hearing and a budget amendment discussion, while the Police Committee and Sister City Committee met in early August. All meetings are listed as agenda-only, meaning outcomes are pending until minutes are released.

City Council public hearing on road funds

On July 27, the City Council held a special meeting for a public hearing to collect written and oral comments on the use of Municipal Road Aid Funds, pursuant to KRS 174.100. The hearing was the sole item on the agenda.

City Council budget amendment and zoning

Also on July 27, the council held a special meeting to consider the first reading of 2026-2027 Budget Amendment #1 and second readings of zoning ordinances ZOTA-2025-02 and ZOTA-2025-04. The agenda also included municipal orders for Tyler Technologies Enterprise Records and an AT&T Phone System Update, resolutions for KOHS drone and radio microphone applications, and event applications for the Splash, Spin, and Zoom Super Sprint Triathlon and Georgetown College Freshman Move-In Day.

Police Committee

On August 3, the Police Committee met to discuss departmental operations. Agenda items included staffing, hiring, and recruiting; a Traffic Safety Officer update and statistics; a driving class review; a dispatch update; and the status of the Facility Needs Assessment.

Sister City Committee

On August 4, the Sister City Committee held a special meeting to review plans for a visit by Japanese middle school students scheduled for August 2026. The committee also considered approval of minutes from its July 15, 2026 special meeting and set a date for its next meeting.

Coming up

No meetings are scheduled for the next 14 days, according to the provided data. Residents should check the city’s official meeting calendar for any newly posted agendas or rescheduled sessions.

Georgetown committees and council lined up budget, zoning, and traffic items; no minutes published yet

Georgetown's city bodies held a packed two weeks of committee and council meetings from July 20 through July 27, but residents should note: minutes have not yet been published for any of these sessions. What follows is drawn from the agendas only, so outcomes and vote tallies are not yet available.

City Council: Budget amendment, zoning ordinances, and equipment orders on the agenda

The City Council scheduled two special meetings for July 27. One was a public hearing on the use of Municipal Road Aid Funds under KRS 174.100, collecting written and oral comments.

The other special meeting agenda included the first reading of 2026-2027 Budget Amendment #1, second readings of zoning ordinances ZOTA-2025-02 and ZOTA-2025-04, and municipal orders for Tyler Technologies Enterprise Records and an AT&T Phone System Update. Resolutions for KOHS drone and radio microphone applications were also listed, along with event applications for the Splash, Spin, and Zoom Super Sprint Triathlon and Georgetown College Freshman Move-In Day.

A separate July 21 council agenda listed approval of July 13 minutes, public comments, and a discussion of Royal Spring Park Cabin #2, with possible action following that discussion.

Finance Committee: Budget amendment and bank account review

The Finance Committee agenda for July 20 covered 2026-2027 Budget Amendment #1, a 2025-2026 revenue update, a Stock Yards Bank investment account, a finance staffing update, and the regular meeting schedule for fiscal year 2027.

Traffic Committee: Signage and parking requests

The Traffic Committee agenda for July 20 listed several resident and official requests: a traffic light at Timberland Way and Cherry Blossom; a midblock crosswalk on Chambers Ave. from the church to Boston Park; a handicap parking spot on E Main St. near Hoggy's Ice Cream; speed bumps on Nuthatch and Meadow Lark streets; and changing Main Street angled parking at the Broadway intersection to compact car only.

Interlocal Committee: Parks and agreements

The Scott County Interlocal Committee held a special meeting July 21. The agenda included approving the fiscal year 2026-2027 regular meeting schedule, discussing Brooking Park Playground and Lap Pool Design, Great Crossing Park Clover Leaf/Wagon Wheel Design, a proposed interlocal agreement review schedule, and interlocal agency/department communication.

Fire Committee: Stations, grants, and accreditation

The Fire Committee agenda for July 23 listed a vehicle maintenance contract and back-up apparatus, updates on Fire Stations 1 and 3, an update on proposed Station 4, the KY Office of Homeland Security Grant, and accreditation from the Center for Public Safety and Excellence.

Coming up

• **Aug. 3 — Police Committee:** Staffing, hiring, and recruiting discussion; Traffic Safety Officer update and statistics; Driving Class review; Dispatch update; and Facility Needs Assessment status.
• **Aug. 4 — Georgetown Sister City Committee (special meeting):** Plans for Japanese middle school students' August 2026 visit, plus approval of July 15, 2026 special meeting minutes.

Because all recent meetings are agenda-only with minutes not yet published, residents should watch the city's official channels for confirmed votes, dollar amounts, and actions taken.

Georgetown City Council Tackled Zoning Amendments, Grant Awards, and Data Center Moratorium on July 13 Agenda

Georgetown's City Council had the busiest agenda of the past two weeks, with zoning ordinance amendments, public safety grant awards, a dump truck purchase, and a resolution supporting a Scott County data center moratorium all scheduled for consideration at its July 13 meeting. Minutes from that meeting have not yet been published, so outcomes are not yet confirmed in the official record.

City Council — July 13

The council's agenda listed four zoning ordinance amendments: ZOTA-2025-02, ZOTA-2025-04, ZOTA-2025-05, and ZOTA-2025-06. No details on the content of each amendment were included in the provided agenda summary.

The agenda also included two grant awards for public safety: the Local Assistance Road Program (LARP) 2026 Grant Award and the Kentucky 911 Services Board 2026 Grant Award. Dollar amounts were not specified in the available agenda material.

A municipal order for a dump truck purchase was on the agenda, along with a resolution of support for the Scott County Fiscal Court Data Center Moratorium. The agenda also referenced discussion of the Royal Spring Cabin #2 condition.

Because minutes have not been published, it is not possible to confirm which items were approved, tabled, or continued to a future meeting.

Police Committee — July 6 and July 7

The Police Committee held a July 6 meeting with no substantive agenda items, according to the available record.

A special meeting on July 7 included a vote on minutes from the June 1, 2026 regular meeting and setting a regular meeting schedule for fiscal year 2027. Discussion items on the agenda included staffing, hiring, and recruiting updates; a facility needs assessment status report; and community programs such as the Police Explorer Program, Junior Citizen Police Academy, Teen Driving Class, and other community classes. Minutes are not yet published.

Public Works Committee — July 15

The Public Works Committee agenda included approval of minutes from the May 20, 2026 regular meeting, setting the fiscal year 2027 meeting schedule, and updates on hiring and promotions. The committee was also scheduled to discuss the Mulch/Leaf Compost Program and engineering projects, including Downtown/Main Street, Bridge, and W. Main Street TAP projects. Minutes are not yet published.

Beautification Committee — July 9

The Georgetown Beautification Committee met July 9 at 4:00 PM EST at the Georgetown Police Department. The available agenda listed city leadership and contact information but did not include specific items for discussion or decision.

Sister City Committee — July 15

The Sister City Committee held a special meeting to plan the agenda for a visit by Japanese middle school students in August 2026. The committee was also scheduled to approve minutes from a previous meeting and discuss general remarks.

Coming Up

• **July 21 — Scott County Interlocal Committee (special meeting):** Agenda includes approval of the fiscal year 2026-2027 regular meeting schedule, discussion of Brooking Park Playground and Lap Pool Design, discussion of Great Crossing Park Clover Leaf/Wagon Wheel Design, approval of a proposed interlocal agreement review schedule, and discussion of interlocal agency/department communication.
• **July 21 — Georgetown City Council:** Agenda includes approval of minutes from the July 13 meeting, public comments, discussion of Royal Spring Park Cabin #2, and possible action following that discussion.

Georgetown committees hold procedural sessions; City Council set to weigh zoning, grants, and data center moratorium

Georgetown's recent committee meetings produced no confirmed decisions, as minutes have not yet been published for any of the three sessions held over the past two weeks. The most consequential business on the horizon comes Monday, July 13, when the City Council is scheduled to review multiple zoning ordinance amendments, two grant awards, and a resolution supporting a Scott County data center moratorium.

Police Committee

The Georgetown Police Committee met twice in the past week. A July 6 meeting carried only procedural information with no specific items for discussion or decision, according to the posted agenda.

A special meeting on July 7 listed several items for consideration, including approval of minutes from the June 1, 2026 regular meeting and setting a regular meeting schedule for fiscal year 2027. The agenda also included updates on staffing, hiring, and recruiting; a facility needs assessment; and community programs such as the Police Explorer Program, Junior Citizen Police Academy, Teen Driving Class, and other community classes.

Because minutes have not yet been published for either meeting, no votes or decisions can be confirmed.

Beautification Committee

The Georgetown Beautification Committee was scheduled to meet Thursday, July 9, 2026, at 4:00 PM EST at the Georgetown Police Department. The posted agenda listed city leadership and contact information but did not include specific items for discussion or decision. Minutes have not yet been published.

Coming up

City Council — Monday, July 13, 2026. The council's agenda includes four zoning ordinance amendments: ZOTA-2025-02, ZOTA-2025-04, ZOTA-2025-05, and ZOTA-2025-06. The council is also scheduled to review a Local Assistance Road Program (LARP) 2026 Grant Award and a Kentucky 911 Services Board 2026 Grant Award, both of which would affect police and fire services. A municipal order for a dump truck purchase is on the agenda, along with a resolution of support for the Scott County Fiscal Court's Data Center Moratorium.

Sister City Committee — Wednesday, July 15, 2026. The committee is holding a special meeting to plan the agenda for a visit by Japanese middle school students in August 2026. The committee will also consider approval of minutes from a previous meeting and discuss general remarks.

Residents seeking detailed proceedings from the recent Police Committee and Beautification Committee meetings should refer to the official meeting records once minutes are published.

Georgetown council set to weigh budget amendment, land sales, data center moratorium

Georgetown City Council's June 22 meeting agenda included the most consequential items of the past two weeks: a second reading of the FY 2025-2026 budget amendment, land sale contracts at Lanes Run Business Park, and two Georgetown Municipal Water and Sewer Service contracts totaling roughly $147,674. Minutes have not yet been published, so outcomes are not confirmed.

City Council — June 22

The council agenda listed a discussion of a proposed moratorium on data centers as new business, along with first readings of two zoning text amendments: ZOTA-2025-05 (Mixed Use) and ZOTA-2025-06 (PUDs, or planned unit developments).

The agenda also included a second reading of the Budget Amendment Ordinance for FY 2025-2026. Because minutes are not yet available, the final vote tally and any changes adopted are not confirmed.

Land sale contracts were on the agenda for 195 Endeavor Drive, covering a staging area and waste disposal equipment assembly and distribution.

Two GMWSS contracts appeared on the agenda: Judy Construction for $134,724.07 and Environmental Systems Research Institute for $12,950. The agenda does not specify the purpose of each contract beyond the dollar amounts.

Multiple municipal orders for police, fire, and water infrastructure were also listed.

Sister City Committee — June 24

The committee agenda focused on planning an August 2026 visit by Japanese middle school students. Members were also scheduled to approve previous minutes and set the next meeting date. No decisions are confirmed.

Joint Code Enforcement Board — June 24

A special meeting was scheduled, but no specific agenda items were listed. The meeting appears to have been procedural only.

Fire Committee — June 25

The committee agenda covered apparatus updates, station projects, and grant opportunities. Items included:

• Truck 2 refurbish
• Truck 1 surplus declaration
• A vehicle maintenance request for qualifications
• Station 2 concrete update
• Grants: AFG, FPNS, and Lowes

Station 1, Station 4, and facility assessments were also listed for review, along with code enforcement updates. No final decisions were scheduled.

Coming up

• **Police Committee, July 6** — Procedural agenda only, no substantive items listed.
• **Police Committee, July 7** — Special meeting. Agenda includes approval of minutes from June 1, 2026; setting a regular meeting schedule for FY 2027; staffing, hiring, and recruiting updates; a facility needs assessment status report; and community program updates covering the Police Explorer Program, Junior Citizen Police Academy, Teen Driving Class, and other community classes.

All recent meetings listed above were agenda-only; minutes have not been published. Outcomes, vote tallies, and any amendments adopted will be confirmed once minutes become available.

City Council Weighs Data Center Moratorium, Budget Votes; Police Committee to Examine Staffing

The Georgetown City Council discussed a possible moratorium on new data centers and moved toward votes on a budget amendment and land sale contracts during its most recent meeting, while a police committee prepares to address staffing and facility needs in a special session next week.

Council agenda piled high with land, money items

On June 22, the council’s agenda included first readings of two zoning text amendments—ZOTA-2025-05 for mixed-use districts and ZOTA-2025-06 for planned unit developments—and a second reading and vote on an FY 2025-2026 budget amendment ordinance. Two Georgetown Municipal Water and Sewer Service contracts were also on the table: $134,724.07 with Judy Construction and $12,950 with Environmental Systems Research Institute. Land sale contracts for a staging area and waste disposal equipment assembly/distribution at 195 Endeavor Drive in Lanes Run Business Park rounded out the action items.

Discussion of new business included a proposed moratorium on data centers. Official minutes were not available by press time, so outcomes of any votes were not immediately known.

Sister City Committee plans student visit

The Sister City Committee met June 24 to plan the itinerary for a visit by Japanese middle school students in August 2026. No further details were disclosed.

Fire Committee reviews trucks, stations, grants

The Fire Committee on June 25 examined several equipment and facility items: refurbishing Truck 2, surplusing Truck 1, a vehicle-maintenance RFQ, and an update on Station 2 concrete work. Station 1, Station 4, and broader facility assessments were also reviewed. Grant opportunities from AFG, FPNS, and Lowes were discussed, along with code enforcement updates. No final decisions were scheduled.

Joint Code Enforcement Board meets briefly

A special meeting of the Joint Code Enforcement Board on June 24 included only procedural matters, with no specific agenda items listed.

Coming up

The Police Committee holds a routine meeting July 6 with no substantive agenda items posted. A special meeting of the Police Committee follows on July 7 to vote on June 1 meeting minutes, set a regular FY2027 meeting schedule, and review staffing, hiring and recruiting updates, a facility needs assessment, and community programs—including the Police Explorer Program, Junior Citizen Police Academy, Teen Driving Class, and other community classes. All meetings are open to the public.