|
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 Pro Tem Bob Glenn
4.
PRESENTATION
4.A.
Owensboro Police Department Annual Report
Deputy Chief J.D. Winkler
5.
BUSINESS
5.A.
Consider Approval of Minutes dated February 17, 2026
6.
ORDINANCES - 2nd READING
6.A.
Consider Ordinance 4-2026 entitled AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE V, OF THE OWENSBORO MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE OWENSBORO HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION.
The Owensboro Human Relations Commission (OHRC) was created by ordinance in 1972 and last updated in 2001. The proposed amendments will ensure the OHRC remains compliant with state law, updates membership qualifications and terms, and defines current operating procedures.
7.
ORDINANCES - 1st READING
7.A.
Consider Ordinance 5-2026 entitled AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING TO THE CITY OF OWENSBORO CERTAIN UNINCORPORATED TERRITORY IN THE COUNTY OF DAVIESS ADJOINING THE PRESENT BOUNDARY LINE OF THE CITY, BEING PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1205 EWING ROAD CONTAINING A TOTAL OF 10.393 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, AT THE REQUEST OF REGIONAL WATER RESOURCE AGENCY.
Regional Water Resource Agency has requested the annexation of 1205 Ewing Road (10.393 acres) for future property consolidation and development.
7.B.
Consider Ordinance 6-2026 entitled AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ANNUAL BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 2025 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2026, AND AMENDING ORDINANCE 6-2025 TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR ELEVATOR REPAIR AT THE ALLEN STREET PARKING GARAGE; TO RECEIVE AND APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR THE BEN HAWES PICKLEBALL COURTS, POLICE OFFICER TRAINING AND TRAFFIC SAFETY.
Budget amendment to appropriate funds for elevator repair at the Allen Street parking garage; to receive and appropriate funds for the Ben Hawes pickleball courts, police officer training and traffic safety
8.
MUNICIPAL ORDERS
8.A.
Consider Municipal Order 6-2026 entitled A MUNICIPAL ORDER DECLARING PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3140 FAIRVIEW DRIVE AS SURPLUS PROPERTY AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A DEED CONVEYING TRACTS CONTAINING A TOTAL OF 0.067 ACRES, AND PERMANENT AND TEMPORARY EASEMENTS OVER ADDITIONAL TRACTS, TO THE COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY, FOR THE USE AND BENEFIT OF THE TRANSPORTATION CABINET, FOR THE PURPOSE OF IMPROVING FAIRVIEW DRIVE.
The City of Owensboro owns real property located at 3140 Fairview Drive and desires to declare a portion of this property consisting of tracts containing a total of 0.067 acres to be surplus property, so they can be sold to the Commonwealth for the improvement of Fairview Drive. The City also desires to grant permanent and temporary easements to the Commonwealth over and across portions of its property to allow for the improvement project.
8.B.
Consider Municipal Order 7-2026 entitled A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT WITH 700 FREDERICA STREET LLC PROVIDING THAT THE CITY SHALL PAY 700 FREDERICA STREET LLC AN INCENTIVE PER RESIDENTIAL UNIT BUILT ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT 700 FREDERICA STREET.
700 Frederica Street LLC is the owner of real property located at 700 Frederica Street (hereafter “the Property”). The Property owners intend to develop the Property by building sixteen (16) residential units, which will have substantial benefit to the citizens of Owensboro, and the City desires to provide an incentive for 700 Frederica Street LLC to develop the Property.
8.C.
Consider Municipal Order 8-2026 entitled A MUNICIPAL ORDER ADOPTING THE COMMUNITY RISK ASSESSMENT AND STANDARDS OF COVER OF THE OWENSBORO FIRE DEPARTMENT.
The Owensboro Fire Department (OFD) is pursuing accreditation through the Commission on Fire Accreditation International. As part of its accreditation efforts, OFD has prepared a Community Risk Assessment and Standards of Cover, which identifies and prioritizes risks addressed by OFD in the services it provides to residents of Owensboro
8.D.
Consider Municipal Order 9-2026 entitled A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AMENDED PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT WITH RIVER CITY PICKELBALL, INC.
In 2023, the City of Owensboro authorized the execution of a Partnership Agreement with River City Pickleball, Inc. (RCP) for the purpose of locating and constructing a pickleball facility within Ben Hawes Park. The City and RCP desire to amend their Partnership Agreement to make various changes including extending its term and modifying the parties’ funding obligations
8.E.
Consider Municipal Order 10-2026 entitled A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING APPLICATIONS FOR FUNDS FROM THE U.S. DEPARTMENT FOR HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT FOR VARIOUS PUBLIC WORKS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS, INCLUDING FUNDS FOR OHIO RIVER RIVERBANK STABILIZATION, DEVELOPMENT OF THE MASSIE SITE AND THE LANDING.
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has FY 2027 grant funds available to communities for public works, economic development and infrastructure improvements under the Economic Development Initiatives program of the Community Development Fund. The City needs funding for various public works, economic development and infrastructure improvement projects, including but not limited to the stabilization of approximately 500 linear feet of the Ohio River riverbank from McConnell Plaza to the Kentucky Legend Pier in downtown Owensboro, development of the Massie site and The Landing.
9.
BOARD APPOINTMENTS
9.A.
Consider Board Appointments
Property Maintenance Code Enforcement Board – Appoint Brian Hedges to a three-year term expiring January 7, 2029
City Employees’ Pension Board (closed) – Appoint Sue Napper to a four-year term expiring December 31, 2029
Apollo Area Neighborhood Alliance – Appoint Karleigh Roby to a two-year term effective March 3, 2026
Dogwood Azalea Neighborhood Alliance – Reappoint Mary Anne Steele to a two-year term effective March 20, 2026
Housing Authority of Owensboro Board – Reappoint Rick Searcy to a four-year term effective March 22, 2026
Owensboro Human Relations Commission - Appoint Rafe Buckner, Courtney Carter, Veena Sallan and Chris Stuchell to three-year terms effective March 15, 2026. Appoint Anita Jackson, Dava Kelly, Eunice Taylor and Jen Vogel to two-year terms effective March 15, 2026. Appoint Chris Johnson, Lee Nuckols, Khaibar Shafaq and Mary Ann Steele to one-year terms effective March 15, 2026.
Dugan Best Neighborhood Alliance – Appoint Anita Jackson to a two-year term effective March 3, 2026
Wesleyan Shawnee Neighborhood Alliance – Appoint Tom Pope and Misty Woitke to a two-year term effective March 3, 2026
10.
CITY MANAGER ITEMS
10.A.
Consider Personnel Appointments
REGULAR, FULL-TIME, NON-CIVIL SERVICE APPOINTMENTS:
Joshua D. Sexton - Fire Lieutenant with the Fire Department, effective February 28, 2026
Dakota Hunter Cavender - Firefighter with the Fire Department, effective March 9, 2026
Joshua C. Hayden - Firefighter with the Fire Department, effective March 9, 2026
Caleb R. Nieman - Firefighter with the Fire Department, effective March 9, 2026
Samantha K. Stevens - Firefighter with the Fire Department, effective March 9, 2026
Ian C. Wilson – Firefighter with the Fire Department, effective March 9, 2026
Dartez G. Ashley – Refuse Truck Driver with the Public Works Sanitation Department, effective March 10, 2026
10.B.
City Manager Comments
11.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM ELECTED OFFICIALS
12.
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.
13.
ADJOURNMENT
|