1.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Tom Watson
Please silence your cell phone during Commission Meeting.
2.
ROLL CALL
City Clerk Beth Cecil
3.
INVOCATION & PLEDGE
Mayor Tom Watson
4.
PRESENTATIONS
4.A.
Retirement Recognitions
Fire Department
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Engineer Donnie Head Jr.
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Engineer Chuck Pedley
Police Department
5.
BUSINESS
5.A.
Consider Approval of Minutes dated October 1, 2019
5.B.
Consider Board Appointments
Owensboro-Daviess County Industrial Development Authority Board – Appoint Robert M. Berry to fill the remainder of an unexpired term which ends April 3, 2022.
Apollo Neighborhood Alliance – Reappoint Suzette Austin, Bruce Houp, and Susie Houp to two-year terms expiring October 22, 2021.
6.
ORDINANCES - 2nd READING
6.A.
Consider Ordinance 31-2019 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 OWNED BY CEDARHURST OF OWENSBORO REAL ESTATE, LLC AND LOCATED AT 1900 PLEASANT VALLEY ROAD, CONTAINING SEVEN (7) ACRES, MORE OR LESS.
An Ordinance annexing the property located at 1900 Pleasant Valley Road, containing seven (7) acres. There will be an annexation incentive agreement for the property.
7.
ORDINANCES - 1st READING
7.A.
Consider Ordinance 32-2019 entitled A SUPPLEMENTAL ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE AUTHORIZATION AND ISSUANCE OF ELECTRIC LIGHT AND POWER SYSTEM REFUNDING REVENUE BONDS, IN ONE OR MORE SERIES, IN THE AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF NOT TO EXCEED $80,000,000, OF THE CITY OF OWENSBORO, KENTUCKY, FOR THE PURPOSE OF REFUNDING CERTAIN OUTSTANDING REVENUE BONDS OF SAID CITY; AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF SAID BONDS TO THE PURCHASER THEREOF IDENTIFIED HEREIN; PROVIDING FOR THE SECURITY AND PAYMENT OF SAID BONDS AND INTEREST THEREON FROM THE AVAILABLE INCOME AND REVENUES OF THE MUNICIPAL ELECTRIC LIGHT AND POWER SYSTEM OF SAID CITY; PROVIDING FOR THE DEFEASANCE OF CERTAIN REVENUE BONDS OF THE CITY AND PROVIDING FOR CERTAIN OTHER MATTERS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH.
The City Utility Commission of the City of Owensboro, Kentucky, by Resolutions passed on October 3, 2019, approved and adopted by the said Commission pursuant to the Statutes of the Commonwealth of Kentucky and the Ordinances of the City of Owensboro, Kentucky. The Mayor and the Commissioners of the City of Owensboro, Kentucky, will consider defeasance of the Taxable 1991-B Series and redemption of a portion of the Electric Light and Power System Revenue Bonds, Taxable 2010-A Series, 2013-B Series and Non-taxable 2010-B Series, 2013-B Series and a refunding of Taxable 2010-A Series, 2013-A Series and Non-taxable 2010-B Series, 2013-B Series not to exceed $80M. A sinking fund will be created to pay the principal thereof when due.
8.
MUNICIPAL ORDERS
8.A.
Consider Municipal Order 27-2019 entitled A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT WITH CEDARHURST OF OWENSBORO REAL ESTATE, LLC, PROVIDING FOR THE CONSENSUAL ANNEXATION OF UNINCORPORATED PROPERTY LOCATED IN DAVIESS COUNTY LOCATED AT 1900 PLEASANT VALLEY ROAD AND HIGHWAY 603, CONTAINING SEVEN (7) ACRES, MORE OR LESS; AND FURTHER PROVIDING THAT THE CITY SHALL REIMBURSE CEDARHURST FOR THE COST OF CONSTRUCTION OF VARIOUS PUBLIC FACILITIES DEDICATED TO PUBLIC USE FOR SAID PROPERTY AND MAINTENANCE WITHIN OR FOR THE DIRECT BENEFIT OF SAID TRACT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED THE TOTAL COST OF THE PUBLIC FACILITIES OR THE TOTAL AD VALOREM, NET PROFITS, AND OCCUPATIONAL TAX REVENUES DERIVED FROM THE PROPERTY, WHICHEVER IS LESS, OVER A DESIGNATED EIGHT (8) YEAR PERIOD.
Cedarhurst has consented to the annexation of the property located at 1900 Pleasant Valley Road containing seven (7) acres. Order sets forth the terms and conditions for the development.
9.
CITY MANAGER ITEMS
9.A.
Consider the Financial Reports for the periods ending August 31, 2019 and July 31, 2019.
9.B.
Consider Personnel Appointments
NEW HIRE / PROBATIONARY:
Hunter B. Ragan – Probationary, full-time, non-civil service appointment to Engineering Technician with the Public Works Engineering Department, effective October 28, 2019
Damon N. Brandle – Probationary, full-time, non-civil service appointment to Firefighter with the Fire Department, effective November 11, 2019
Joshua E. Jones – Probationary, full-time, non-civil service appointment to Firefighter with the Fire Department, effective November 11, 2019
Coy M. Murphy – Probationary, full-time, non-civil service appointment to Firefighter with the Fire Department, effective November 11, 2019
Cody N. Ramburger – Probationary, full-time, non-civil service appointment to Firefighter with the Fire Department, effective November 11, 2019
Jordan L. Roberts – Probationary, full-time, non-civil service appointment to Firefighter with the Fire Department, effective November 11, 2019
PROMOTIONAL / PROBATIONARY:
Jason D. Winkler – Probationary, full-time, non-civil service, promotional appointment to Major with the Police Department, effective October 27, 2019
Grant J. Haire – Probationary, full-time, non-civil service, promotional appointment to Fire Lieutenant with the Fire Department, effective November 10, 2019
Colby L. Grayson – Probationary, full-time, non-civil service, promotional appointment to Fire Driver/ Engineer with the Fire Department, effective December 8, 2019
Steven W. Reddish – Probationary, full-time, non-civil service, promotional appointment to Fire Driver/ Engineer with the Fire Department, effective December 8, 2019
REGULAR STATUS:
Susan R. Frasier – Regular, full-time, non-civil service appointment to Public Works Bus Driver with the Public Works Transit Department, effective October 29, 2019
9.C.
City Manager Comments
10.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM ELECTED OFFICIALS
11.
OPEN PUBLIC FORUM
Members of the audience are invited to address the City Commission on any matter of public concern that was not on tonight’s agenda. Comments are limited to issues within the scope and responsibility of this 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 City staff or the Commission. The Mayor reserves the right to extend time to the speaker.
12.
CLOSED SESSION
12.A.
Consider a Closed Session under KRS 61.810(1)(b) to discuss the acquisition or sale of property.
13.
ADJOURNMENT
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