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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 Mark Castlen
4.
PRESENTATIONS
4.A.
"Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Week" Proclamation
4.B.
"Black History Month" Proclamation
5.
BUSINESS
5.A.
Consider Audit Report – Alexander Thompson Arnold, PLLC
5.B.
Consider Approval of Minutes dated January 19, 2021
5.C.
Consider Board Appointments
Citizens Advisory Committee on Community Development – Appoint Bruce Houp effective February 2, 2021
Audubon-Bon Harbor Area Neighborhood Alliance – Reappoint Bryant Bell to a two-year term effective March 8, 2021
Owensboro-Daviess County Board of Ethics – Reappoint Mark Starnes to a three-year term effective March 2, 2021
Owensboro Housing Authority Board – Reappoint Jean Maddox to a four-year term effective March 21, 2021
Owensboro Historic Preservation Board – Appoint Kathryn Burlew to fill the remainder of an unexpired term which ends May 16, 2022
Owensboro-Daviess County Building Code Appeals Board – Appoint Paul West as a joint city-county appointment to a four-year term effective May 6, 2021
6.
ORDINANCES - 2nd READING
6.A.
Consider Ordinance 2-2021 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 TOM BLUE FURNITURE, INC. AND LOCATED AT 2737 VEACH ROAD, CONTAINING 1.349 ACRES, MORE OR LESS.
An Ordinance annexing the property located at 2737 Veach Road, containing 1.349 acres. There will be an annexation incentive agreement for the property.
6.B.
Consider Ordinance 3-2021 entitled AN ORDINANCE CLOSING AND ABANDONING A PORTION OF AN ALLEY RIGHT-OF-WAY BETWEEN 1701 BRECKENRIDGE STREET AND 1714 HALL STREET IN THE CITY OF OWENSBORO, KENTUCKY, AT THE REQUEST OF HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF OWENSBORO.
Habitat for Humanity of Owensboro (Habitat) has petitioned the City for the closing of an alley right-of-way between 1701 Breckenridge Street and 1714 Hall Street. Habitat is the owner of the only lots that adjoin and abut the portion of the public alley right-of-way to be closed. An easement shall be retained by Atmos Energy.
7.
ORDINANCES - 1st READING - NONE
8.
MUNICIPAL ORDERS
8.A.
Consider Municipal Order 2-2021 entitled A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT WITH TOM BLUE FURNITURE, INC. PROVIDING FOR THE CONSENSUAL ANNEXATION OF UNINCORPORATED PROPERTY LOCATED IN DAVIESS COUNTY AT 2737 VEACH ROAD, CONTAINING 1.349 ACRES, MORE OR LESS; AND FURTHER PROVIDING THAT THE CITY SHALL REIMBURSE TOM BLUE FURNITURE, INC. ONE HUNDRED PERCENT (100%) OF THE TOTAL AD VALOREM (EXCLUDING SCHOOL TAX), NET PROFITS, AND OCCUPATIONAL TAX REVENUES DERIVED FROM THE PROPERTY OVER A DESIGNATED FIVE (5) YEAR PERIOD.
Tom Blue Furniture, Inc. has consented to the annexation of the property located at 2737 Veach Road, containing 1.349acres. The Order sets forth the terms and conditions of the annexation incentives.
8.B.
Consider Municipal Order 3-2021 entitled A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF OWENSBORO AND BIG RIVERS ELECTRIC CORPORATION, BY WHICH THE CORPORATION SHALL RELOCATE ITS HEADQUARTERS TO THE CITY OF OWENSBORO IN EXCHANGE FOR CERTAIN FINANCIAL INCENTIVES FROM THE CITY, INCLUDING A REBATE OF THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE FOLLOWING REAL ESTATE; AND FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A REAL ESTATE PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH THE DAVIESS COUNTY FISCAL COURT FOR ITS FIFTEEN PERCENT (15%) INTEREST IN REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 711 W. THIRD STREET; AND FURTHER DECLARING 700 AND 710 WEST SECOND STREET AND 711 W. THIRD STREET AS SURPLUS PROPERTIES; AND FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE DEEDS TRANSFERRING THOSE PROPERTIES TO BIG RIVERS ELECTRIC CORPORATION IN ACCORDANCE WITH KRS 82.083.
The Order authorizes a Memorandum of Agreement between the City of Owensboro and the Big Rivers Electric Corporation for the purpose of establishing the benefits and obligations of each for the relocation of Big Rivers headquarters into downtown Owensboro. Also authorizes the execution of a Real Estate Purchase Agreement with the Daviess County Fiscal Court to acquire their fifteen percent (15%) interest in the property located at 711 W. Third Street. Further declaring 711 W. Third and 700 and 710 West Second Street as surplus properties.
8.C.
Consider Municipal Order 4-2021 entitled A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN APPLICATION FOR A FY2020 ASSISTANCE TO FIREFIGHTERS GRANT PROGRAM THROUGH FEMA IN AN APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF $195,764.00, THE PROCEEDS OF WHICH WILL BE UTILIZED BY THE CITY OF OWENSBORO TO PURCHASE CARDIAC MONITORS AND RELATED EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES REQUIRED FOR ALS FIRST RESPONSE LICENSING, AND TRAINING FOR EMERGENCY MEDICAL PERSONNEL FOR USE BY THE OWENSBORO FIRE DEPARTMENT; A MATCH OF $17,796.73 IS REQUIRED BY THE CITY.
The Owensboro Fire Department is committed to the health, security and quality of life of our citizens and visitors through increasing survivability of cardiovascular emergencies while providing a higher standard of care. OFD desires to apply for the grant funds to purchase cardiac monitors and related equipment and supplies required for ALS First Response licensing and training for Emergency Medical Personnel.
8.D.
Consider Municipal Order 5-2021 entitled A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN APPLICATION FOR A FY2021 COMPETITIVE GRANT THROUGH THE KENTUCKY 911 SERVICES BOARD IN AN APPROXIMATE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $165,000.00, THE PROCEEDS OF WHICH WILL BE UTILIZED BY THE CITY OF OWENSBORO TO PURCHASE A NEW RECORDER FOR USE BY THE OWENSBORO-DAVIESS COUNTY CENTRALIZED 911 COMMUNICATIONS CENTER; A TEN PERCENT (10%) MATCH BEING REQUIRED BY APPLICANTS; CITY’S MATCHING CONTRIBUTION SHALL NOT EXCEED $12,045.00.
The Order authorizes the Owensboro-Daviess County Centralized 911 Communications Center to apply for a FY2021 Competitive Grant through the Kentucky 911 Services Board to purchase a new recorder for the Center. The City's matching portion of the grant shall not exceed $12,045.00.
8.E.
Consider Municipal Order 6-2021 entitled A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT WITH THE DAVIESS COUNTY FISCAL COURT AND DAVIESS COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS (SPECIAL LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY) ALLOWING DAVIESS COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS (SPECIAL LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY) ACCESS TO THE LINK TERMINAL THROUGH THE 9-1-1 CONSOLIDATED CENTRAL DISPATCH AGENCY AND OUTLINING THE USE POLICY.
Daviess County Public Schools has created and operates a Special Law Enforcement Agency, a police department as authorized by KRS 61.900 to KRS 61.930. They desire access to the City-County 9-1-1 Operations and the Law Information Network of Kentucky (LINK). The Order authorizes access and a Memorandum of Agreement with DCPS and Daviess County Fiscal Court to establish guidelines for use by DCPS.
9.
CITY MANAGER ITEMS
9.A.
Consider Personnel Appointments
NEW HIRE/PROBATIONARY STATUS:
Brandon L. Boling – Probationary, full-time, non-civil service appointment to Roadworker with the Public Works Street Department, effective February 15, 2021
Blake L. Alvey – Probationary, full-time, non-civil service appointment to Firefighter with the Fire Department, effective February 15, 2021
Colby L. Smith – Probationary, full-time, non-civil service appointment to Firefighter with the Fire Department, effective February 15, 2021
Matthew P. Statdfield – Probationary, full-time, non-civil service appointment to Firefighter with the Fire Department, effective February 15, 2021
9.B.
City Manager Comments
10.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM ELECTED OFFICIALS
11.
CLOSED SESSION
11.A.
CLOSED SESSION UNDER KRS 61.810 (1)(g) Discussions between a public agency and a representative of a business entity and discussions concerning a specific proposal.
12.
RETURN TO OPEN SESSION
13.
ADJOURNMENT
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