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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.
BUSINESS
4.A.
Consider Approval of Minutes dated May 19, 2026
4.B.
Consider Board Appointments
Dogwood Azalea Neighborhood Alliance – Reappoint Corinne Arcuri and Cheryl Sansom to a two-year term effective June 5, 2026
Wesleyan Shawnee Neighborhood Alliance – Appoint Katie Elkins and Shane Davis to a two-year term effective June 2, 2026
Owensboro Sister Cities and Regions Board – Reappoint Robin Joska and Elaine Wright to a three-year term effective June 7, 2026
5.
ORDINANCES - 2nd READING
5.A.
Consider Ordinance 10-2026 entitled AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING AND APPROVING THE ANNUAL BUDGET OF THE CITY OF OWENSBORO, KENTUCKY, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 2026, AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2027, AND APPROPRIATING THE REVENUES TO THE VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS OF THE CITY AS SET FORTH HEREIN.
The estimated revenues and fund balances set forth in the 2026-2027 Budget of the City of Owensboro are hereby appropriated to the various departments of the City of Owensboro for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, and ending June 30, 2027, in the amount of $171,876,952, inclusive of Internal Service Funds, for the various purposes designated in the 2026-2027 Annual Budget.
5.B.
Consider Ordinance 11-2026 entitled AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING THE COMPENSATION OF CITY EMPLOYEES AND NON-ELECTED CITY OFFICERS IN ACCORDANCE WITH A PERSONNEL AND PAY CLASSIFICATION PLAN, AS REQUIRED BY KRS 83A.070.
The Board of Commissioners has delegated authority to establish certain employment and operational policies of the City, but has reserved certain policies to remain under the direct authority of the Commission. KRS 83A.070(2) directs the legislative body of each city to fix the compensation of city employees and non-elected city officers in accordance with a personnel and pay classification which shall be adopted by ordinance.
5.C.
Consider Ordinance 12-2026 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 BLUEGRASS FIELDHOUSE OPERATIONS AND DEVELOPER INCENTIVE; VARIOUS FUNDS IN GENERAL FUND DEPARTMENTS AS NEEDED; RECEIVE AND APPROPRIATE GRANT FUNDS FOR TRANSIT AND TAX REVENUES ASSOCIATED WITH THE GATEWAY TIF; AND TO TRANSFER APPROPRIATIONS FROM SPORTSCENTER TO CONVENTION CENTER.
Budget amendment to FY2025-2026 to appropriate funds for Bluegrass Fieldhouse operations and developer incentive; various funds in general fund departments as needed; receive and appropriate grant funds for transit and tax revenues associated with the Gateway TIF; and to transfer appropriations from Sportscenter to Convention Center.
6.
ORDINANCES - 1st READING
6.A.
Consider Ordinance 13-2026 entitled AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE V, OF THE OWENSBORO MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE ELIZABETH MUNDAY SENIOR CENTER BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
The Board of Directors (Board) for the Elizabeth Munday Senior Center has requested the ordinance be amended to reflect the status of the board membership and operating name. The Board requests the name of the facility be changed to reflect the current operating name of Senior Community Center of Owensboro-Daviess County, Inc. and reduce the number of board members to no less than twelve (12) and no more than fifteen (15).
7.
MUNICIPAL ORDERS
7.A.
Consider Municipal Order 19-2026 entitled A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN APPLICATION FOR A KENTUCKY RURAL HEALTH TRANSFORMATION PROGRAM EDUCATION & TRAINING MODERNIZATION GRANT THROUGH THE COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY IN THE AMOUNT OF $29,796.00, THE PROCEEDS OF WHICH WILL BE UTILIZED BY THE CITY OF OWENSBORO TO PAY THE COST OF A SIMBODIES EMS TRAINING MANIKIN WITH AN ACCESSORY KIT FOR USE BY THE OWENSBORO FIRE DEPARTMENT; NO MATCH IS REQUIRED BY THE CITY.
The Owensboro Fire Department (OFD) has a new Training Center and seeks to upgrade to status as a Level 2 Training and Education Institution under the Kentucky Board of EMS. With the addition of a Simbodies EMS Training Manikin and accessories, the new Training Center will be able to host necessary initial EMT Basic certification training for OFD and neighboring departments. No match is required by the City.
7.B.
Consider Municipal Order 20-2026 entitled A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN APPLICATION FOR A FY26 SAFE STREETS AND ROADS FOR ALL (SS4A) PROGRAM GRANT THROUGH THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,089,836.00, THE PROCEEDS OF WHICH WILL BE UTILIZED BY THE CITY OF OWENSBORO TO CARRY OUT A COMPREHENSIVE SAFETY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM TO ENHANCE INTERSECTIONS THROUGHOUT THE CITY; A TWENTY PERCENT (20%) MATCH OF $217,967.20 IS REQUIRED BY THE CITY.
The City of Owensboro desires to apply for a FY26 SS4A Implementation Grant in order to reduce traffic deaths and severe injuries on its streets.
8.
CITY MANAGER ITEMS
8.A.
Consider Personnel Appointments
PROBATIONARY, FULL-TIME, NON-CIVIL SERVICE APPOINTMENTS:
Tim K. Potts – Assistant Greens Superintendent with the Parks and Recreation Department, effective June 8, 2026, contingent on successful completion of all post-offer, pre-employment requirements
Savannah B. Glass – Recruiting and Outreach Coordinator with the Personnel Department, effective June 15, 2026, contingent on successful completion of all post-offer, pre-employment requirements
Bradford T. Johnson – Refuse Truck Driver with the Public Works Sanitation Department, effective June 15, 2026, contingent on successful completion of all post-offer, pre-employment requirements
REGULAR, FULL-TIME, NON-CIVIL SERVICE APPOINTMENTS:
Chadd Clark – Construction Inspector with the Public Works Engineering Department, effective June 2, 2026
James M. Kingsley – Laborer/Maintenance Helper with the Public Works Street Department, effective June 2, 2026
Shawn L. Mattingly – Maintenance Specialist with the Facilities Maintenance Buildings Department, effective June 2, 2026
Loren T. Yonts – Police Officer with the Police Department, effective June 2, 2026
Allison M. Maier – Administrative Aide with the Police Department, effective June 16, 2026
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.
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.
11.
CLOSED SESSION
11.A.
CLOSED SESSION UNDER KRS 61.810(1)(c) to discuss proposed or pending litigation.
12.
RETURN TO OPEN SESSION
13.
ADJOURNMENT
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