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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 Sharon NeSmith
4.
PRESENTATIONS
4.A.
"Gold Star Mother's and Family Day" Proclamation
4.B.
"Manufacturing Month" Proclamation
4.C.
Bluegrass Music Initiative Update
Steve Johnson, Director/Facilitator
4.D.
Leaf Collection Season 2025-26
Hunter Ragan, Sanitation Manager
5.
BUSINESS
5.A.
Consider Approval of Minutes dated September 16, 2025
5.B.
Consider Board Appointments
Dugan Best Neighborhood Alliance – Reappoint Lekisha Hall to a two-year term effective October 17, 2025
Owensboro Human Relations Commission – Appoint Glenda Wright to fill the remainder of an unexpired term ending March 19, 2027 (replacing Kathy Estes). Appoint Christopher Stuchell to fill the remainder of an unexpired term ending November 5, 2027 (replacing Alondra Johnson). Appoint Khaibar Shafaq to fill the remainder of an unexpired term ending March 18, 2028 (replacing Ramon Muniz).
6.
ORDINANCES - 1st READING
6.A.
Consider Ordinance 18-2025 entitled AN ORDINANCE REVISING THE CITY OF OWENSBORO EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK CHAPTER 1000, SUBCHAPTER 1004, PAY CHART ENTITLED “FULL-TIME PAY GRADES”, THEREBY ADDING THE POSITION “ASSISTANT OCCUPATIONAL TAX ADMINISTRATOR”.
For more efficient and better aligned job duties in the Finance Department, the recommendation is to add the position of Assistant Occupational Tax Administrator.
7.
MUNICIPAL ORDERS
7.A.
Consider Municipal Order 22-2025 entitled A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A REAL ESTATE PURCHASE AGREEMENT FOR THE ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 315 WALNUT STREET.
Sandra Fariss owns real property located at 315 Walnut Street in Owensboro, Daviess County, Kentucky and desires to sell the property. The City of Owensboro seeks to acquire the property to expand parking in downtown Owensboro.
7.B.
Consider Municipal Order 23-2025 entitled A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A REAL ESTATE PURCHASE AGREEMENT FOR THE ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 317 WALNUT STREET.
Trifecta, LLC owns real property located at 317 Walnut Street in Owensboro, Daviess County, Kentucky and desires to sell the property. The City of Owensboro seeks to acquire the property to expand parking in downtown Owensboro.
8.
CITY MANAGER ITEMS
8.A.
Consider the Financial Report for the period ending August 31, 2025
8.B.
Consider Personnel Appointments
NEW HIRES - PROBATIONARY, FULL-TIME, NON-CIVIL SERVICE APPOINTMENTS:
Robert D. Robinson – Road Worker with the Public Works Street Department, effective October 20, 2025
Michael J. Ruth – Maintenance Equipment Operator with the Public Works Street Department, effective October 20, 2025
REGULAR, FULL-TIME, NON-CIVIL SERVICE APPOINTMENTS:
Robert D. Luttrell – Police Officer with the Police Department, effective October 8, 2025
Joseph T. Keown – Police Officer with the Police Department, effective October 8, 2025
Dylan F. Nobles – Firefighter with the Fire Department, effective October 7, 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 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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