Owensboro Board of Commissioners
July 21, 2020 5:00 PM
Special Called Meeting
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Tom Watson
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Please silence your cell phone during Commission Meeting.

2. ROLL CALL
City Clerk Beth Cecil
3. INVOCATION & PLEDGE
Mayor Pro Tem Larry Maglinger
4. BUSINESS
4.A. Consider Approval of Minutes dated June 16, 2020
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4.B. Consider Board Appointments
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Audubon Bon Harbor Neighborhood Alliance – Reappoint Zach Draeger to a two-year term effective July 1, 2020.

Dugan Best Neighborhood Alliance – Reappoint Andrea Johnson to a two-year term effective August 1, 2020.

Dogwood Azalea Neighborhood Alliance – Reappoint Ed Odom to a two-year term effective July 1, 2020.

Shifley York Neighborhood Alliance – Appoint Timothy Scheidegger, Scott Gilliam, Terri Hedges, Eric Houtchen, and Tracey Bivins Helm to a two-year term effective July 21, 2020.

Property Maintenance Code Enforcement Board – Reappoint Dale Taylor to a three-year term effective July 1, 2020. Reappoint Lisa Fulkerson to a three-year term effective August 15, 2020.

Historic Preservation Board – Reappoint Louise Murdock to a three-year term effective August 1, 2020.

Civil Service Commission – Reappoint Shelley Shepherd to a 3-year term effective July 18, 2020.

Ambulance Contracting Authority Board – Appoint Lieutenant Mike Staples to fill the remainder of a term effective August 1, 2020 and ending January 1, 2023.

5. ORDINANCES - 2nd READING - None
6. ORDINANCES - 1st READING
6.A. Consider Ordinance 9-2020 entitled AN ORDINANCE CLOSING A PORTION OF THE SOUTH RIGHT-OF-WAY OF WEST FIFTH STREET ON THE NORTH SIDE OF THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1008 WEST FIFTH STREET, OWENSBORO, KENTUCKY AND CONTAINING 0.022 ACRES, AT THE REQUEST OF VISHA, LLC.
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VISHA, LLC has petitioned the City for the closing of a 0.022-acre portion of the right-of-way located on the south side of West Fifth Street and on the north side of the property located at 1008 West Fifth Street. There are no other adjoining and/or abutting property owners.

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6.B. Consider Ordinance 10-2020 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 DAVIESS COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT FINANCE CORPORATION, LOCATED AT HAYDEN ROAD (NEAR HWY 603) MOST RECENTLY ASSIGNED THE ADDRESS OF 3901 FAIRVIEW DRIVE, CONTAINING 22.799 ACRES, MORE OR LESS.
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An Ordinance annexing the property located at Hayden Road (Near Hwy 603) most recently assigned the address of 3901 Fairview Drive, containing 22.799 acres.

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6.C. Consider Ordinance 11-2020 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 SENIOR GREEN, LLC, LOCATED AT 2224 PLEASANT VALLEY ROAD, CONTAINING 24.737 ACRES, MORE OR LESS.
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An Ordinance annexing the property owned by Senior Green, LLC, located at 2224 Pleasant Valley Road, containing 24.737 acres.

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6.D. Consider Ordinance 12-2020 entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF OWENSBORO, KENTUCKY, EXPANDING THE BOUNDARIES OF THE GATEWAY COMMONS DEVELOPMENT AREA (THE “DEVELOPMENT AREA”); APPROVING AN AMENDED AND RESTATED LOCAL PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT RELATING TO THE DEVELOPMENT AREA; APPROVING A FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE DEVELOPMENT PLAN RELATED TO THE DEVELOPMENT AREA; APPROVING A MASTER DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT AMONG THE CITY, THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE & SUPPORT SERVICES OF THE CITY, G W DEVELOPMENT, INC. AND THE OWENSBORO REGIONAL WATER RESOURCE AGENCY, AND FURTHER RESTATING AND REAFFIRMING ORDINANCES 16-2015 AND 15-2018.
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The City previously approved ordinances establishing and enlarging the Gateway Commons Development Area. The City has determined it to be advisable to further expand the boundaries of the Development Area.  With the expansion of the Area, there is a need to amend and replace the Local Participation Agreement. An MOA was previously approved and executed with the Developer as related to the Development Area. A negotiated Master Development Agreement will replace the previous MOA.

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7. MUNICIPAL ORDERS
7.A. Consider Municipal Order 17-2020 entitled A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE FILING OF A CORONAVIRUS RELIEF FUND (CRF) APPLICATION FOR REIMBURSEMENT OF INCURRED EXPENSES IN CRF FUNDS WITH THE DEPARTMENT FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT (DLG); AND FURTHER AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE ANY DOCUMENTS WHICH ARE DEEMED NECESSARY BY DLG TO REIMBURSE CITY; AND FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACT AS THE AUTHORIZED CORRESPONDENT FOR REIMBURSEMENT.
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The City of Owensboro desires reimbursement for expenses incurred due to the public health emergency with respect to the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) on behalf of its citizens. It is recognized that Coronavirus Relief Funds are available, pursuant to the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act).

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7.B. Consider Municipal Order 18-2020 entitled A MUNICIPAL ORDER ESTABLISHING AND MAINTAINING A FORMAL LIST OF THE ROADS WITHIN AND MAINTAINED BY THE CITY OF OWENSBORO.
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The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet has mandated that the City adopt an updated list of local roads within and maintained by the City of Owensboro. The City has agreed to establish and maintain a formal list of the road names, route numbers and miles maintained.

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7.C. Consider Municipal Order 19-2020 entitled A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE A REAL ESTATE PURCHASE AGREEMENT FOR THE ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1426 JACKSON STREET; DECLARING THE PROPERTY AS SURPLUS; AND FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A DEED TRANSFERRING THE PROPERTY IN ACCORDANCE WITH KRS 82.083 TO OWENSBORO AREA AFFORDABLE HOUSING SOLUTIONS, INC.
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The City participates in neighborhood redevelopment in qualified census tracts through homeownership. The property owner of 1426 Jackson Street has agreed to sell such property to the City of Owensboro. The City desires to declare the property as surplus property so that it can be sold in accordance with KRS 82.083 to Owensboro Area Affordable Housing Solutions, Inc.

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7.D. Consider Municipal Order 20-2020 entitled A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A DEED CONVEYING THE CITY’S ONE-THIRD INTEREST IN LOT 3, CONSISTING OF 8.41 ACRES AND IDENTIFIED AS 3818 AIRPARK DRIVE, UNIT 2, PHASE 1 OF MID-AMERICA AIRPARK TO KENTUCKY BIOPROCESSING, INC.
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The City owns one-third interest in Lot 3 on the Plat of Unit 2, Phase 1 of Mid-America Airpark (3818 Airpark Drive). Kentucky Bioprocessing, Inc. signed an exclusive and irrevocable option to purchase said Lot 3 and now wishes to exercise said option.

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8. CITY MANAGER ITEMS
8.A. Consider the Financial Report for the period ending May 31, 2020.
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8.B. Consider Personnel Appointments
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NEW HIRE/PROBATIONARY STATUS:

Jeffery L. HortonProbationary, full-time, non-civil service appointment to Radio Network Systems Technician with the Information Technology Department, effective August 3, 2020

PROMOTIONAL/PROBATIONARY STATUS:

Luke A. CecilProbationary, full-time, non-civil service, promotional appointment to Fire Lieutenant with the Fire Department, effective August 2, 2020

Bradley S. Leonard – Probationary, full-time, non-civil service, promotional appointment to Fire Lieutenant with the Fire Department, effective August 2, 2020

Clayton R. Tuma – Probationary, full-time, non-civil service, promotional appointment to Fire Lieutenant with the Fire Department, effective August 2, 2020

Buster D. Davidson, IIIProbationary, full-time, non-civil service, promotional appointment to Fire Captain with the Fire Department, effective August 2, 2020

Edward M. Smith, II – Probationary, full-time, non-civil service, promotional appointment to Fire Captain with the Fire Department, effective August 2, 2020

David K. Veach – Probationary, full-time, non-civil service, promotional appointment to Fire Captain with the Fire Department, effective August 2, 2020

Chelsey J. Johnson – Probationary, full-time, non-civil service, promotional appointment to Secretary with the Police Department, effective August 3, 2020

REGULAR STATUS:

Mark A. Hammonds – Regular, full-time, non-civil service appointment to Police Officer with the Police Department, effective July 1, 2020

John D. Berry – Regular, full-time, non-civil service appointment to Instrument Technician with the Public Works Engineering Department, effective July 8, 2020

Zane G. Rutherford – Regular, full-time, non-civil service appointment to Roadworker with the Public Works Street Department, effective July 22, 2020

Don W. Troutman – Regular, full-time, non-civil service appointment to Refuse Truck Driver with the Public Works Sanitation Department, effective July 15, 2020

8.C. City Manager Comments
9. COMMUNICATIONS FROM ELECTED OFFICIALS
10. ADJOURNMENT