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1.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Tom Watson
Please silence your cell phone during Commission Meeting.
2.
ROLL CALL
City Clerk Beth Davis
3.
INVOCATION & PLEDGE
Mayor Tom Watson
4.
PRESENTATIONS
4.A.
"Professional Municipal Clerks Week" Proclamation
4.B.
"National Police Week" Proclamation
4.C.
Retirement Recognition
Chuck Lanham, Road Worker, Street Department effective April 30.
5.
BUSINESS
5.A.
Consider Approval of Minutes dated April 16, 2024
5.B.
Consider Board Appointments
Owensboro-Daviess County Building Code Appeals Board – Reappoint Byron Westerfield to a four-year term effective May 7, 2024
Owensboro Historic Preservation Board – Reappoint Gary Adams to a three-year term effective May 17, 2024
Owensboro Metropolitan Planning Commission – Appoint Michelle Drake to fill the remainder of an unexpired term which ends December 31, 2026 (replacing Sharla Wells)
Senior Community Center of Owensboro-Daviess County Board – Appoint Rick Latanzio and Mike Robinson to a three-year term effective May 7, 2024
Alliance for a Drug-Free Owensboro and Daviess County – Appoint Rebecca Horn to fill the remainder of an unexpired term which ends August 31, 2025 (replacing Shelley Newcom)
6.
MUNICIPAL ORDERS
6.A.
Consider Municipal Order 9-2024 entitled A MUNICIPAL ORDER APPROVING THE 2024-2025 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT AND HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP FUNDS, PREPARED BY THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAME.
The Citizens Advisory Committee has recommended that the Owensboro Board of Commissioners accept the 2024-2025 Annual Action Plan for Community Development Block Grant and HOME Funds in order to continue to address the need for housing and community development in the community.
6.B.
Consider Municipal Order 10-2024 entitled A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN APPLICATION FOR THE PATRICK LEAHY BULLETPROOF VEST PARTNERSHIP (BVP) INITIATIVE GRANT ADMINISTERED BY THE BUREAU OF JUSTICE ASSISTANCE DESIGNED TO PROVIDE CRITICAL RESOURCES TO LAW ENFORCEMENT JURISDICTIONS FOR THE PURPOSE OF REIMBURSING THE OWENSBORO POLICE DEPARTMENT FOR FIFTY PERCENT (50%) OF THE TOTAL COST OF $32,546.68, EXPENDED TO PURCHASE THIRTY-SEVEN (37) NEW BULLETPROOF VESTS AND PLATES, THAT AMOUNT BEING $16,273.34.
The Owensboro Police Department has thirty-seven (37) bulletproof vests which will expire and require replacement during the next fiscal year. The City seeks to execute an application for a Patrick Leahy Bulletproof Vest Partnership Initiative Grant administered by the Bureau of Justice Assistance to purchase thirty-seven (37) vests with a 50% grant reimbursement of $16,273.34.
6.C.
Consider Municipal Order 11-2024 entitled A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A THIRD ADDENDUM TO MANAGEMENT AND LEASE (WITH OPTION TO PURCHASE) AGREEMENT, AS AMENDED AND RESTATED, BETWEEN THE CITY OF OWENSBORO AND RIVERPARK CENTER, INC.
The City of Owensboro (City) and RiverPark Center, Inc. (RPC) entered into a Management and Lease (With Option to Purchase) Agreement, effective September 1, 2011, establishing the terms and conditions relative to the funding, management, leasing and other matters relating to the RPC facilities. Two additional addendums were executed; the first in 2013, relating to funding the cost of capital maintenance, replacement and/or renovation of RPC facilities, and the second in 2019, allowing the City to sublease the RPC facilities under certain conditions. The third addendum will allow the City to operate and/or sell a portion of the RPC facilities [Turley Building].
6.D.
Consider Municipal Order 12-2024 entitled A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT WITH MURPHY’S INVESTMENTS, LLC PROVIDING THAT THE CITY SHALL REIMBURSE MURPHY’S INVESTMENTS, LLC FIFTY PERCENT (50%) OF THE TOTAL AD VALOREM (EXCLUDING SCHOOL TAX), GENERAL FUND NET PROFITS, AND GENERAL FUND OCCUPATIONAL TAX REVENUES DERIVED FROM PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2808 WEST PARRISH AVENUE CONTAINING 13.747 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, OVER A DESIGNATED FIVE (5) YEAR PERIOD.
Murphy’s Investments, LLC is the owner of real property consisting of 13.747 acres, more or less, located at 2808 West Parrish Avenue that was annexed on November 21, 2023. Murphy’s Investments, LLC intends to develop the Property for commercial purposes, which will have substantial benefit to the citizens of Owensboro, and the City desires to provide an incentive for Murphy’s Investments, LLC to commercially develop the Property.
7.
CITY MANAGER ITEMS
7.A.
Consider Personnel Appointments
NEW HIRE/PROBATIONARY STATUS:
Andrew J. Wilson – Probationary, full-time, non-civil service appointment to Firefighter with the Fire Department, effective May 27, 2024
REGULAR STATUS:
Johnnie R. Conner – Regular, full-time, non-civil service appointment to Police Officer with the Police Department, effective May 7, 2024
William J. November – Regular, full-time, non-civil service appointment to Police Officer with the Police Department, effective May 7, 2024
Hunter B. Ragan – Regular, full-time, non-civil service appointment to Sanitation Manager with the Public works Sanitation Department, effective May 7, 2024
Terry D. Seaton – Regular, full-time, non-civil service appointment to Crew Leader with the Public Works Street Department, effective May 7, 2024
Landon R. Upton – Regular, full-time, non-civil service appointment to Crew Leader with the Public Works Street Department, effective May 7, 2024
Connor L. Rutherford – Regular, full-time, non-civil service appointment to Laborer/Maintenance Helper with the Public Works Grounds Department, effective May 15, 2024
7.B.
City Manager Comments
8.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM ELECTED OFFICIALS
9.
OPEN PUBLIC FORUM
Members of the audience may address the Board of Commissioners on any matter of public concern that was not on the agenda. Comments are limited to issues within the scope and responsibility of the Commission.
Commission meetings are held to conduct city business for the benefit of Owensboro citizens and taxpayers. The meetings are not intended to serve as public forums for candidates who are campaigning for political office. Political candidates will not be allowed to use the Commission meeting to promote his/her candidacy for public office.
At this time, anyone who wishes to address the City Commission please make their way to the podium to be recognized. Speakers must state their name and address for the Clerk’s record, and limit their remarks to three (3) minutes or less. Since the item is not on the agenda, no response is required from staff or the Board of Commissioners. The Mayor reserves the right to extend time to the speaker.
10.
ADJOURNMENT
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