City Council Meeting Agenda
The agenda for the meeting held on Tuesday, August 18, 2026 is listed below.
1. Called meeting to order at 7:02PM.
2. Pledge of allegiance.
3. Discussed vacant City Council seat (formally accept resignation from Council Member Jon Ledford). Appointed Cay Lane as City Councilmember to fill the remaining term (through December 31, 2026.)
4. Public Comment: 1) Thomas (refused to provide full name)
5. Bob Hawley: Sustainable Streams.
6. Kelly Ward: Gateway Regional Arts Center granted permit for special event.
7. Approved July 21, 2026 2026 council meeting minutes.
8. July financial reports reviewed.
9. Department Head/Committee Reports submitted.
10. Approved emergency purchase of a 2026 Dodge RAM 5500 Chassis Cab Truck for Public Works Department.
11. Appointed Jeff Pendleton to t he Planning and Zoning Commission.
12. Approved 1st Reading of Ordinance 2026-11: An ordinance levying a tax and fixing the rate thereof in the City of Mount Sterling, KY, for City purposes and for the FY beginning on July 1, 2026, and providing for the collectiong of interest and penalty upon all taxes.
13. Discussion and review of Ordinance 5-2021: An ordinance governing the operation of Mobile Food Unit vendors in the City fo Mount Sterling, KY.
14. Approved Memorandum of Agreement with Montgomery County Fiscal Court and Industrial Authority regarding fudning for the Walters Industrial Park.
15. Reviewed ordinance proposal by Dr. Edward Roberts regarding group recovery homes within the city limits.
16. Closed session (as required and in accordance with KRS 61.810)
17. Adjourned at 8:46PM.
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The next scheduled meeting of the City Council is on September 15, 2026. The location will be at City Hall.