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.
PRESENTATION
4.A.
"National Care at Home Month" Proclamation
5.
BUSINESS
5.A.
Consider Approval of Minutes dated October 15, 2024
5.B.
Consider Board Appointments
Owensboro Parks and Recreation Advisory Board – Appoint Larry Roberts II to a two-year term expiring November 2, 2026
Owensboro Human Relations Commission – Appoint Alondra Johnson to a three-year term effective November 5, 2024
Midtown East Alliance – Appoint Mary Weaver to a two-year term effective November 5, 2024
Alliance for a Drug-Free Owensboro and Daviess County – Appoint Audrey Collins as a joint city-county appointment to a three-year term expiring August 31, 2027
6.
ORDINANCES - 2nd READING
6.A.
Consider Ordinance 16-2024 entitled AN ORDINANCE CLOSING PORTIONS OF THE ALLEY RIGHTS-OF-WAY BETWEEN 512 WEST 9TH STREET, 915 CEDAR STREET, 917 CEDAR STREET, 919 CEDAR STREET AND 924 LOCUST STREET IN THE CITY OF OWENSBORO, KENTUCKY.
The City of Owensboro desires to close portions of the alley rights-of-way located between 512 West 9th Street, 915 Cedar Street, 917 Cedar Street, 919 Cedar Street and 924 Locust Street. Public utility easements will be retained.
7.
ORDINANCES - 1st READING
7.A.
Consider Ordinance 17-2024 entitled AN ORDINANCE CLOSING AN ALLEY RIGHT-OF-WAY BEHIND 1220 CENTER STREET RUNNING FROM EAST PARRISH AVENUE TO EAST 14TH STREET IN THE CITY OF OWENSBORO, KENTUCKY.
Christ Community of Owensboro, Inc. has petitioned the City to close an alley right-of-way located behind 1220 Center Street running from East Parrish Avenue to East 14th Street. All adjoining and abutting property owners have provided written consent for the closure. Public utility easements will be retained.
8.
CITY MANAGER ITEMS
8.A.
Consider Personnel Appointments
PROMOTIONAL and NON-/PROMOTIONAL PROBATIONARY STATUS:
William I. McLaughlin – Probationary, full-time, non-civil service, promotional appointment to Maintenance Specialist with the Public Works Buildings Department, effective November 3, 2024
Cameron D. Ernspiker – Probationary, full-time, non-civil service, non-promotional appointment to Calltaker with the Police Department, effective November 3, 2024
Susan R. Frasier – Probationary, full-time, non-civil service, non-promotional appointment to Bus Driver with the Public Works Transit Department, effective November 17, 2024
Ethan T. Board – Probationary, full-time, non-civil service, promotional appointment to Fire Driver/Engineer with the Fire Department, effective November 17, 2024
Brannon L. Pendergraft – Probationary, full-time, non-civil service, promotional appointment to Fire Captain with the Fire Department, effective November 17, 2024
Joshua D. Sexton – Probationary, full-time, non-civil service, promotional appointment to Fire Lieutenant with the Fire Department, effective November 17, 2024
REGULAR STATUS:
Corey L. Gant – Regular, full-time, non-civil service appointment to Battalion Chief with the Fire Department, effective November 19, 2024
Taylor J. Bosley – Regular, full-time, non-civil service appointment to Telecommunicator with the Police Department, effective November 19, 2024
PROMOTIONAL PROBATIONARY STATUS:
Robert J. Glenn, IV – Probationary, full-time, non-civil service, promotional appointment to Fire Driver/Engineer with the Fire Department, effective November 17, 2024
8.B.
City Manager Comments
9.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM ELECTED OFFICIALS
10.
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.
11.
ADJOURNMENT
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