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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
Commissioner Jeff Sanford
4.
PRESENTATIONS
4.A.
"Social Work Month" Proclamation
4.B.
Retirement Recognition of Shenna Adamic, Telecommunicator
4.C.
Owensboro Fire Department Annual Report
Chief James Howard
4.D.
City of Owensboro Website Update
Shaelie Velez
4.E.
Project List
City Manager Nate Pagan
5.
BUSINESS
5.A.
Consider Approval of Minutes dated March 4, 2025
5.B.
Consider Board Appointments
Housing Authority Board of Owensboro – Reappoint Tonya Barr to a four-year term effective March 21, 2025
Owensboro Human Relations Commission – Appoint Ramon Muniz Sarmiento to a three-year term effective March 18, 2025
6.
ORDINANCES - 2nd READING
6.A.
Consider Ordinance 3-2025 entitled AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND ADOPTING TEXT AMENDMENTS TO THE OWENSBORO METROPOLITAN ZONING ORDINANCE FOR THE CITIES OF OWENSBORO AND WHITESVILLE, AND DAVIESS COUNTY, REGARDING REVISIONS TO ARTICLE 18 - FLOOD PLAIN REGULATIONS, SPECIFICALLY REGARDING THE DEFINITIONS OF SUBSTANTIAL IMPROVEMENT TO EXISTING STRUCTURES AND STANDARDS FOR MANUFACTURED HOMES AND RECREATIONAL VEHICLES.
The Owensboro Metropolitan Planning Commission met in regular session on February 13, 2025, and proposed amendments to the text of the Zoning Ordinance for the cities of Owensboro and Whitesville, and Daviess County regarding revisions to Article 18 – Flood Plain Regulations, specifically regarding the definitions of substantial improvement to existing structures and standards for manufactured homes and recreational vehicles.
7.
MUNICIPAL ORDERS
7.A.
Consider Municipal Order 5-2025 entitled A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING THE APPLICATION FOR FUNDS FROM THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $11,465,438.00; AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE FUNDS TO BE DISBURSED TO OWENSBORO GRAIN HOLDING COMPANY, INC., TO FACILITATE CONSTRUCTION OF A WALL ON THE BANK OF THE OHIO RIVER TO ENSURE THE CONTINUED STABILITY OF OWENSBORO GRAIN’S FACILITIES; AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH OWENSBORO GRAIN HOLDING COMPANY, INC., CONCERNING THE FUNDS.
Owensboro Grain Holding Company, Inc. (“Owensboro Grain”) desires to apply for funds in the amount of $11,465,438.00 from FEMA so that it can construct a 1400’ sheet pile wall on the south bank of the Ohio River to ensure the continued stability of its facilities. Owensboro Grain agrees to be solely responsible for the local share of twenty-five percent (25%) of the project cost in the amount of $2,866,359.00. The City of Owensboro will act as a conduit for obtaining the funds from FEMA and disbursing them to Owensboro Grain for its use in accordance with an Agreement concerning said matter.
7.B.
Consider Municipal Order 6-2025 entitled A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN APPLICATION FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT PROTECTION PROGRAM GRANT FUNDING THROUGH THE KENTUCKY OFFICE OF HOMELAND SECURITY IN THE AMOUNT OF $64,985.60, THE PROCEEDS OF WHICH WILL BE UTILIZED BY THE CITY OF OWENSBORO POLICE DEPARTMENT TO PURCHASE PISTOLS WITH OPTICAL SIGHTS; NO MATCH REQUIRED FROM THE CITY.
The Owensboro Police Department seeks to purchase eighty (80) Glock 45 Generation 5 pistols with optical sights through the Law Enforcement Protection Program grant awarded by the Kentucky Office of Homeland Security with grants funds in the amount of $64,985.60.
7.C.
Consider Municipal Order 7-2025 entitled A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN APPLICATION FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT PROTECTION PROGRAM GRANT FUNDING THROUGH THE KENTUCKY OFFICE OF HOMELAND SECURITY IN THE AMOUNT OF $51,227.69, THE PROCEEDS OF WHICH WILL BE UTILIZED BY THE CITY OF OWENSBORO POLICE DEPARTMENT TO PURCHASE ROUNDS OF AMMUNITION FOR PATROL RIFLES AND PISTOLS; NO MATCH REQUIRED FROM THE CITY.
The Owensboro Police Department seeks to purchase ammunition to be used in patrol rifles and pistols through the Law Enforcement Protection Program grant awarded by the Kentucky Office of Homeland Security with grant funds in the amount of $51,227.69.
8.
CITY MANAGER ITEMS
8.A.
Consider the Financial Report for the period ending February 28, 2025
8.B.
Consider Personnel Appointments
NEW HIRE/PROBATIONARY STATUS:
Allyson N. Clark – Probationary, full-time, non-civil service appointment to Telecommunicator with the Police Department, effective March 24, 2025
Megan G. Hunter – Probationary, full-time, non-civil service appointment to Telecommunicator with the Police Department, effective March 24, 2025
Eric M. Lee – Probationary, full-time, non-civil service appointment to Police Officer with the Police Department, effective March 24, 2025
Paris R. Cameron – Probationary, full-time, non-civil service appointment to Telecommunicator with the Police Department, effective April 7, 2025
REGULAR STATUS:
Jennifer A. Hamilton – Regular, full-time, non-civil service appointment to Clerk/Typist with the Police Department, effective March 25, 2025
Hunter R. McDaniel – Regular, full-time, non-civil service appointment to Clerk/Typist with the Police Department, effective March 25, 2025
Nathaniel T. Cunningham – Regular, full-time, non-civil service appointment to Firefighter with the Fire Department, effective March 27, 2025
8.C.
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.
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.
CLOSED SESSION
11.A.
Consider a Closed Session under KRS 61.810(1)(b) for discussion on the future acquisition or sale of property.
12.
RETURN TO OPEN SESSION
13.
ADJOURNMENT
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