Wilmore Leadership Commends Motor Show Organizer And Approves Fiscal Budget

City Council Meeting Focuses on 2024-2025 Fiscal Year Budget

The Wilmore City Council focused their meeting on Monday, June 17, on the second reading of the 2024-2025 fiscal year budget. The council also reviewed the first reading of four new proposed ordinances, with reports being presented from city staff members.

Ordinances and Budget Overview

The three ordinances, in their second reading, covered prohibition of cannabis operations, small changes in the existing budget, and an outline of the 2024-2025 fiscal period. Moreover, a resolution was reached authorizing Mayor Harold Rainwater to sign the Municipal Aid Co-op Contract.

As per Wilmore’s Financial Director, Lori Vahle, the 2024-2025 budget incorporates funds for several landscaping projects within the town, including a pickleball court. The budget also led to a 4% raise for all Wilmore city employees.

New Rates in Water Treatment

The council heard the first reading of four new ordinances proposing a 2% increase in water sewer rates, High Bridge Water rates, and Southeast County Water Rates respectively.

Main Street Motor Show

Fostering community involvement and support, the Director of Community Development Judy Woolums acknowledged Main Street Motor Show, which took place over the past weekend. The organizer and driving force behind the event, Dalton Cox, a local store owner, was invited to share his experiences.

Fundraising for a Cause

The Motor Show was organized to raise funds for Braxton Miller, an 11-year-old Lexington resident fighting retinitis pigmentosa, a disease that degenerates cells in the retina leading to complete blindness. Cox’s aim was to collect enough funds to enable Braxton and his family to visit the Hot Wheels factory in Los Angeles, California. Through the Motor Show efforts, a commendable sum of $18,000 was raised, enabling the plan.

More Community Updates

Charla Reed, executive director of Nicholasville, Wilmore, Jessamine County Joint Tourism Commission, updated the council concerning tourism projects within Jessamine County. She announced plans for a mural in downtown Wilmore and the release of the new county logo. In related news, the 100th anniversary of the Wilmore Fire Department is around the corner, adding another cause for celebration.

Amy Fitch, the Director of Parks and Recreation, reminded the council of the upcoming annual Fourth of July Celebration. Several concerns were voiced by citizens regarding sidewalks and roads on Main Street. Mayor Rainwater responded, assuring that the city is working on securing funds to hire a firm for the planning and implementation of infrastructure improvements.