Owensboro Board of Commissioners
August 06, 2024 5:00 PM
Regular Meeting
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Tom Watson
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Please silence your cell phone during Commission Meeting.

2. ROLL CALL
City Clerk Beth Davis
3. INVOCATION & PLEDGE
Commissioner Sharon NeSmith
4. PRESENTATIONS
4.A. Retirement Recognitions
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  • Chad Embry, Fire Driver/Engineer, effective July 31, 2024
  • Tim Priar, Fire Captain, effective July 31, 2024
  • Robert Lacy, Transit Bus Driver, effective August 17, 2024

4.B. "Ursuline Sisters of Mount Saint Joseph Day" Proclamation
4.C. Kentucky Wesleyan College - Dr. James Cousins, President
5. BUSINESS
5.A. Consider Approval of Minutes dated July 16, 2024
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5.B. Consider Board Appointments
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City Employees’ Pension Board (Closed) – Appoint Laura Chapman to fill the remainder of an unexpired term ending January 7, 2028 (replacing Lynn Holland)

Dugan Best Neighborhood Alliance – Reappoint Andrea Johnson to a two-year term expiring August 2, 2026

6. ORDINANCES - 1st READING
6.A. Consider Ordinance 12-2024 entitled AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ANNUAL BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 2024 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2025, AND AMENDING ORDINANCE 7-2024 TO REVISE BEGINNING FUND BALANCES, CARRYOVER APPROPRIATIONS FOR ALL OUTSTANDING ENCUMBRANCES, CAPITAL PROJECTS AND RE-BUDGET FUNDS.
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First budget amendment of the FY 2024-2025 to revise beginning fund balances, carryover appropriations for all outstanding encumbrances, capital projects and re-budget funds.

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7. MUNICIPAL ORDERS
7.A. Consider Municipal Order 22-2024 entitled A MUNICIPAL ORDER OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF OWENSBORO, KENTUCKY AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT, REDEMPTION, AND DISCHARGE OF $470,000 OF THE CITY’S GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES 2013B MATURING ON MAY 1, 2033 (THE “REDEEMED BONDS”); AUTHORIZING THE DEPOSIT OF MONIES RECEIVED FROM THE RIVERPARK CENTER IN THE SERIES 2013B BOND PAYMENT FUND FOR THE PAYMENT, REDEMPTION, AND DISCHARGE OF THE REDEEMED BONDS ON THEIR EARLIEST PRACTICAL REDEMPTION DATE; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF ALL ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS OR CERTIFICATES NECESSARY TO ACHIEVE THE REDEMPTION OF THE REDEEMED BONDS; AND TAKING RELATED ACTIONS.
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The City previously issued its General Obligation Bonds, Series 2013B in an original aggregate principal amount of $10,850,000 on April 16, 2013.  A portion of the proceeds of the Series 2013B Bonds were used for the benefit of the RiverPark Center, which desires to pay, redeem, and discharge its portion of the Series 2013B Bonds before maturity, being an aggregate principal amount equal to $470,000 and maturing on May 1, 2033.  The remaining portion of the Series 2013B Bonds will remain outstanding.  The RiverPark has requested the City to call the Redeemed Bonds for payment, optional redemption, and discharge on their earliest practical optional redemption date and to use monies provided by RiverPark for such purpose.  

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7.B. Consider Municipal Order 23-2024 entitled A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A REAL ESTATE PURCHASE AGREEMENT FOR THE ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 919 CEDAR STREET.
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Medlock Properties, LLC owns the property located at 919 Cedar Street and now desires to sell the real property. The City seeks to acquire said property for expanding Fire Station No. 1 located on nearby property at 512 West 9th Street.

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8. CITY MANAGER ITEMS
8.A. Consider the Financial Report for the period ending June 30, 2024
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8.B. Consider Personnel Appointments
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NEW HIRE/ PROBATIONARY STATUS:

Cole D. Cecil – Probationary, full-time, non-civil service appointment to Mechanic with the Public Works Garage Department, effective August 12, 2024

Anthony J. Brown – Probationary, full-time, non-civil service appointment to Firefighter with the Fire Department, effective September 9, 2024, contingent upon successful completion of all post-offer, pre-employment requirements

Dakota H. Cavender – Probationary, full-time, non-civil service appointment to Firefighter with the Fire Department, effective September 9, 2024, contingent upon successful completion of all post-offer, pre-employment requirements

Joshua C. Hayden – Probationary, full-time, non-civil service appointment to Firefighter with the Fire Department, effective September 9, 2024, contingent upon successful completion of all post-offer, pre-employment requirements

Scott R. Johnson – Probationary, full-time, non-civil service appointment to Firefighter with the Fire Department, effective September 9, 2024, contingent upon successful completion of all post-offer, pre-employment requirements

Caleb R. Nieman - Probationary, full-time, non-civil service appointment to Firefighter with the Fire Department, effective September 9, 2024, contingent upon successful completion of all post-offer, pre-employment requirements

Samantha K. Stevens – Probationary, full-time, non-civil service appointment to Firefighter with the Fire Department, effective September 9, 2024, contingent upon successful completion of all post-offer, pre-employment requirements

Pasquale M. Tarantino – Probationary, full-time, non-civil service appointment to Firefighter with the Fire Department, effective September 9, 2024, contingent upon successful completion of all post-offer, pre-employment requirements

Ian C. Wilson – Probationary, full-time, non-civil service appointment to Firefighter with the Fire Department, effective September 9, 2024, contingent upon successful completion of all post-offer, pre-employment requirements

PROMOTIONAL/PROBATIONARY STATUS:

Dakota J. Bratcher Probationary, full-time, non-civil service, promotional appointment to Fire Lieutenant with the Fire Department, effective August 11, 2024

Jared M. Peacock – Probationary, full-time, non-civil service, promotional appointment to Fire Lieutenant with the Fire Department, effective August 11, 2024

REGULAR STATUS:

Jacob O. Bugay – Regular, full-time, non-civil service appointment to Firefighter with the Fire Department, effective August 6, 2024

David M. Haynes – Regular, full-time, non-civil service appointment to Firefighter with the Fire Department, effective August 6, 2024

Jacob S. Pace – Regular, full-time, non-civil service appointment to Police Officer with the Police Department, effective August 12, 2024

Christopher A. Brown – Regular, full-time, non-civil service appointment to Police Officer with the Police Department, effective August 13, 2024

KeyRon J. Catlett – Regular, full-time, non-civil service appointment to Police Officer with the Police Department, effective August 20, 2024

8.C. City Manager Comments
9. COMMUNICATIONS FROM ELECTED OFFICIALS
10. OPEN PUBLIC FORUM
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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.

11. ADJOURNMENT