London City Council overrides veto of 2 ordinances

London City Council met in special session Friday afternoon, overriding the mayor's veto of two ordinances that made news earlier in the week.
The meeting began with the council approving a municipal road aid agreement in the amount of $177,015.54.
The municipal road aid agreement, which is from the state, was funded by a fuel tax. The motion to approve the agreement was made by City Council Member Judd Weaver, with a second by Council Member Justin Young. The agreement received the support of each council member present. Councilperson Holly Little was not in attendance.
City Clerk Katelin McPeek passed out copies of the resolution for council members to sign. Council members then additionally agreed to authorize Mayor Randall Weddle to sign the agreement.
The council also unanimously voted to override the mayor's veto of two ordinances — Ordinance 2025-01 and Ordinance 2025-02.
The vetoes made news earlier this week after City Attorney Larry Bryson questioned the legality of the Mar. 20 special-called meeting at which the first reading of each ordinance was held.
During Monday's regular meeting, Bryson advised that council members illegally called a special meeting in violation of KRS 83A.130(11). This statute mandates that special-called meetings must be called either by the mayor or the majority of council members through a written request.
The first ordinance requires that all supporting documents for city council agenda items be provided at least seven days before a regular meeting. If documents are submitted late, the items will be tabled unless the council approves the late submission at the meeting.
Any ordinances that conflict with Ordinance 2025-01 have consequently been repealed, as the ordinance took effect upon publication. Council Member Kelly Greene made the motion Friday to approve the veto override, which was seconded by Councilperson Stacy Benge.
Ordinance 2025-02 established the details of the council's regular meetings, amending Ordinance 2002-05. Under the new ordinance, meetings will be held on the first Monday of each month at 5:30 p.m., or the following day in the case of a conflicting holiday. Meetings will take place at the London Community Center, located at 529 South Main Street, unless otherwise announced.
Council Member Benge made the motion to override the veto of the ordinance, receiving a second by Councilperson Weaver. The council's vote brought the meeting to adjournment.
To watch the livestream of this meeting, visit The City of London Facebook page. The London City Council will hold their May meeting Monday, May 5, at 5:30 p.m.

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