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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
Mike Cisneros
4.
BUSINESS
4.A.
Consider Approval of Minutes dated June 1, 2021
4.B.
Consider Board Appointments
Apollo Area Neighborhood Alliance – Appoint Tom Norvell, Barbara Norvell, Jonathan Bailes, and Anita Scrivner to a two-year term effective June 15, 2021
5.
ORDINANCES - 2nd READING
5.A.
Consider Ordinance 8-2021 entitled AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ANNUAL BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 2020 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2021, AND AMENDING ORDINANCE 7-2020 TO RECEIVE VARIOUS GRANT FUNDS (TO INCLUDE THE FIRST TRANCHE OF AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT GRANT FUNDS); TO PROVIDE FOR APPROPRIATIONS DUE TO SHORTFALL, PRIMARILY FROM COVID-19 PANDEMIC; THE PURCHASE OF THE LINCOLN STATUE, RECEIVING HALF OF THE COST FROM THE YOUNG FOUNDATION; THE PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE, ADDITIONAL DEVELOPER ANNEXATION REIMBURSEMENTS AND FOR REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE OF SECONDARY POLICE EMPLOYMENT.
Budget amendment to receive various grant funds (to include the first tranche of American Rescue Plan Act grant funds); to provide for appropriations due to shortfall, primarily from COVID-19 pandemic; the purchase of the Lincoln statue receiving half of the cost from the Young Foundation; the purchase of real estate, additional developer annexation reimbursements, and for revenue and expenditure of secondary police employment.
6.
ORDINANCES - 1st READING
6.A.
Consider Ordinance 9-2021 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 LOCATED AT 280 HARBOR RIDGE DRIVE, CONTAINING 0.414 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, AT THE REQUEST OF SARA JANE MCNULTY.
An Ordinance annexing the property located at 280 Harbor Ridge Drive, containing 0.414 acres at the request of Sara Jane McNulty.
7.
MUNICIPAL ORDERS
7.A.
Consider Municipal Order 24-2021 entitled A MUNICIPAL ORDER ADOPTING THE 2021 GREEN RIVER AREA DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN UPDATE; AND FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE GRADD HAZARD MITIGATION COUNCIL AND LOCAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT OFFICIALS TO REVIEW THE HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN AND DEVELOP AND PRESENT AMENDMENTS TO THE OWENSBORO BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS.
Under the Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000, FEMA stipulates that all local Hazard Mitigation Plans must be updated and FEMA approved every five (5) years to maintain the eligibility of local jurisdictions for certain Federal mitigation funding. The Green River Area Development District (GRADD) facilitated the development of a multi-jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan and the five (5) year updates covering member jurisdictions of the GRADD, including Owensboro.
7.B.
Consider Municipal Order 25-2021 entitled A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH DAVIESS COUNTY FISCAL COURT AND GLOBAL SPECTRUM, L.P. FOR PURCHASE AND USE OF SPORTS EQUIPMENT AT THE OWENSBORO CONVENTION CENTER.
The City, Daviess County Fiscal Court and Global Spectrum, L.P. desire to cooperate in obtaining and maintaining flooring and sports related equipment to be used for sporting events at the Owensboro Convention Center. The order authorizes an Amendment to Sponsorship Agreement with Owensboro Health and an Agreement with Daviess County Fiscal Court for the equipment.
7.C.
Consider Municipal Order 26-2021 entitled A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF FUNDS FROM THE FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $157,299.00; AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE FUNDS TO BE DISBURSED TO WENDELL FOSTER CENTER, INC. TO FACILITATE TRANSPORTING SENIORS AND INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES; AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH WENDELL FOSTER CENTER, INC. CONCERNING THE TRANSIT FUNDS.
The Federal Transit Administration has Section 5310 (the Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities program) funds available under both the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act (“CRRSAA”) and the American Rescue Plan Act (“ARPA”) for the purpose of assisting nonprofit groups in meeting the transportation needs of older adults and people with disabilities. Wendell Foster Center, Inc. (WFC) desires to acquire funds to help satisfy payroll and operating expenses. The City by and through the Owensboro Transit System will act as a conduit for obtaining the funds and disbursing them to WFC.
7.D.
Consider Municipal Order 27-2021 entitled A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN ADDENDUM TO MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT WITH SENIOR GREEN, LLC ESTABLISHING THE DUTIES OF THE PARTIES FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO HAYDEN ROAD AND FAIRVIEW DRIVE.
The City is engaged in the development of Gateway Commons located near Highway 54, Fairview Drive, Pleasant Valley Road, Hayden Road, and Highway 603, which will include the construction of the new Daviess County Middle School. As a part of the development, the City seeks to extend Fairview Drive which would then connect to Highway 603, property adjacent to the new Daviess County Middle School and property owned by Senior Green, LLC. The City has entered into a Memorandum of Agreement with Senior Green, LLC establishing certain duties of the Parties for development, construction, and extension of the roads in the area and it is now necessary to amend the schedule for completion of the Fairview Drive extension due to other development in the area.
8.
CITY MANAGER ITEMS
8.A.
Consider Personnel Appointments
NEW HIRE/PROBATIONARY STATUS:
Evan M. Gogel – Probationary, full-time, non-civil service appointment to Housing & Grant Coordinator/Administrative Assistant with the Community Development Department, effective June 28, 2021
Susan A. Howard – Probationary, full-time, non-civil service appointment to Office Manager with the Public Works Engineering Department, effective June 21, 2021
John N. Lyons – Probationary, full-time, non-civil service appointment to Police Officer with the Police Department, effective July 5, 2021
Derek M. Sutton – Probationary, full-time, non-civil service appointment to Police Officer with the Police Department, effective July 19, 2021
PROMOTIONAL/PROBATIONARY STATUS:
Andrew J. Behl – Probationary, full-time, non-civil service, promotional appointment to Fire Lieutenant with the Fire Department, effective June 20, 2021
Jonathan W. Cook – Probationary, full-time, non-civil service, promotional appointment to Laborer/Maintenance Helper with the Public Works Grounds Department, effective June 20, 2021
Corey L. Gant – Probationary, full-time, non-civil service, promotional appointment to Fire Captain with the Fire Department, effective June 20, 2021
Andrew D. Osborne – Probationary, full-time, non-civil service, promotional appointment to Building Maintenance/Operations Specialist with the Public Works Buildings Department, effective June 20, 2021
Ryan J. Trogden – Probationary, full-time, non-civil service, promotional appointment to Street Manager with the Public Works Street Department, effective June 20, 2021
Dena M. Payne – Probationary, full-time, non-civil service, promotional appointment to Network Systems Technician with the Information Technology Department, effective July 6, 2021
REGULAR STATUS:
Amanda B. Lytle – Regular, full-time, non-civil service appointment to Assistant TAC Telecommunicator with the Police Department, effective June 29, 2021
John David Rudy – Regular, full-time, non-civil service appointment to Maintenance Worker with the Public Works Grounds Department, effective June 21, 2021
8.B.
City Manager Comments
9.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM ELECTED OFFICIALS
10.
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.
11.
ADJOURNMENT
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