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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
Mayor Tom Watson
4.
BUSINESS
4.A.
Consider Approval of Minutes dated August 10, 2021 and August 17, 2021
4.B.
Consider Board Appointments
Owensboro Riverport Authority Board of Directors – Reappoint Rod Kuegel to a four-year term effective September 10, 2021
Dugan Best Neighborhood Alliance – Reappoint Charles Hatchett, Bobby McCormick, and Cecil Phillips to two-year terms effective September 26, 2021
5.
ORDINANCES - 2nd READING
5.A.
Consider Ordinance 11-2021 entitled AN ORDINANCE CLOSING A STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY LOCATED NORTH OF 2211 WEST 2ND STREET FROM RIVER ROAD TO TEXAS AVENUE IN THE CITY OF OWENSBORO, KENTUCKY, AT THE REQUEST OF DANIEL ROBERTS, OWENSBORO SELF STORAGE, LLC.
Daniel Roberts, Owensboro Self Storage, LLC, has petitioned the City for the closing of a street right-of-way located north of 2211 West 2nd Street from River Road to Texas Avenue.
5.B.
Consider Ordinance 12-2021 entitled AN ORDINANCE LEVYING AD VALOREM TAXES FOR MUNICIPAL PURPOSES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING JULY 1, 2021, AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2022, AT THE RATE OF 26.40 CENTS PER $100 OF ASSESSED VALUATION OF REAL PROPERTY, 33.02 CENTS PER $100 OF ASSESSED VALUATION OF PERSONAL PROPERTY, AND 30.30 CENTS PER $100 OF ASSESSED VALUATION OF VEHICLES, AND PROVIDING FOR THE COLLECTION AND APPORTIONMENT OF SAME.
Ordinance to levy ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes for the fiscal year commencing July 1, 2021 and ending June 30, 2022, at the rate of 26.40 cents for $100 of assessed valuation of real property, 33.02 cents per $100 of assessed valuation of personal property, and 30.30 cents per $100 of assessed valuation of vehicles. Also to provide for the collection and apportionment of same.
5.C.
Consider Ordinance 13-2021 entitled AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ANNUAL BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 2021 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2022, AND AMENDING ORDINANCE 7-2021 TO REVISE BEGINNING FUND BALANCES, CARRY OVER APPROPRIATIONS FOR ALL OUTSTANDING ENCUMBRANCES, CAPITAL PROJECTS AND REBUDGET FUNDS, AND TO APPROPRIATE FOR THE PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE, CONSTRUCTION OF AIRPARK DRIVE AND PARKING GARAGE.
Budget amendment to revise beginning fund balances, carry over appropriations for all outstanding encumbrances, capital projects and rebudget funds, and to appropriate for the purchase of real estate, construction of Airpark Drive and parking garage.
6.
ORDINANCES - 1st READING
6.A.
Consider Ordinance 14-2021 entitled AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 26, ARTICLE II, SECTION 26-17(b)(3) OF THE OWENSBORO MUNCIPAL CODE CONCERNING THE QUALIFICATIONS OF MEMBERS OF THE CITY UTILITY COMMISSION TO COMPLY WITH REVISED KRS 96.530.
Changes are necessary in Chapter 26, Article II, Section 26-17(b) of the Owensboro Municipal Code concerning the qualifications of members of the City Utility Commission in order to comply with recent revisions to KRS 96.530.
7.
MUNICIPAL ORDERS - None
8.
CITY MANAGER ITEMS
8.A.
Consider Personnel Appointments
NEW HIRE/PROBATIONARY STATUS:
Todd B. Combs – Probationary, full-time, non-civil service appointment to Firefighter with the Fire Department, effective September 13, 2021, contingent upon successful completion of all post-offer, pre-employment requirements
Rachel F. Frederick – Probationary, full-time, non-civil service appointment to Firefighter with the Fire Department, effective September 13, 2021
Charles A. Pace – Probationary, full-time, non-civil service appointment to Firefighter with the Fire Department, effective September 13, 2021
Austen J. Schuknecht – Probationary, full-time, non-civil service appointment to Firefighter with the Fire Department, effective September 27, 2021, contingent upon successful completion of all post-offer, pre-employment requirements
Zerrick A. Wells – Probationary, full-time, non-civil service appointment to Firefighter with the Fire Department, effective September 27, 2021
Gary A. Dunlop – Probationary, full-time, non-civil service appointment to Public Works Bus Driver with the Public Works Transit Department, effective September 27, 2021, contingent upon successful completion of all post-offer, pre-employment requirements
Melinda S. Main – Probationary, full-time, non-civil service appointment to Public Works Bus Driver with the Public Works Transit Department, effective September 27, 2021, contingent upon successful completion of all post-offer, pre-employment requirements
Alisha C. Greathouse – Probationary, full-time, non-civil service appointment to Telecommunicator with the Police Department, effective September 13, 2021
Nicholas R. Flake – Probationary, full-time, non-civil service appointment to Police Officer with the Police Department, effective September 13, 2021
Jonathon J. Pearl – Probationary, full-time, non-civil service appointment to Police Officer with the Police Department, effective September 13, 2021
Aaron V. Bommarito – Probationary, full-time, non-civil service appointment to Police Officer with the Police Department effective October 11, 2021
REGULAR STATUS:
Shawn P. Murphy – Regular, full-time, non-civil service appointment to Crew Leader with the Public Works Sanitation Department, effective September 13, 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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