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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 Pro Tem Larry Maglinger
4.
PRESENTATIONS
4.A.
Retirement Recognition - Lieutenant Eric Cart, Fire Department, effective September 30, 2021
4.B.
Proclamations
- Constitution Week (September 17-23)
- TEN-4 Awareness Day (October 4)
5.
BUSINESS
5.A.
Consider Approval of Minutes dated September 7, 2021 and September 14, 2021
5.B.
Consider Board Appointments
Owensboro-Daviess County Drug and Alcohol Steering Committee – Reappoint Ronsonlynn Clark as a joint city-county appointment to a three-year term expiring September 1, 2024. Appoint DeMarcus Curry as a joint city-county appointment to a three-year term expiring September 1, 2024.
6.
ORDINANCES - 2nd 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.
ORDINANCES - 1st READING - None
8.
MUNICIPAL ORDERS
8.A.
Consider Municipal Order 35-2021 entitled A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF OWENSBORO AND DAVIESS COUNTY, UNDER THE TERMS OF WHICH THE 2021 EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $24,060.00 WILL BE ALLOCATED TO THE DAVIESS COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE TO PURCHASE THIRTEEN (13) DELL LAPTOP MDT COMPUTERS FOR USE IN PATROL VEHICLES.
In 2005, the City and Daviess County entered into an agreement to alternate the annual filing of applications for the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance (JAG) program for possible funding to purchase equipment for their individual departments. Under the terms of the agreement, the County intends to apply for the 2021 JAG grant funds in the amount of $24,060.00, which funds will be utilized for the purchase of thirteen (13) laptop MDT computers for use in patrol vehicles.
8.B.
Consider Municipal Order 36-2021 entitled A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT WITH OWENSBORO COMMUNITY AND TECHNICAL COLLEGE, MERCY AMBULANCE OF EVANSVILLE, INC. D/B/A AMERICAN MEDICAL RESPONSE, AND DAVIESS COUNTY FISCAL COURT TO COLLABORATIVELY OFFER COURSEWORK FOR THE EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES (EMS) PARAMEDIC CERTIFICATE.
The City through its Fire Department, Mercy Ambulance of Evansville, Inc. d/b/a American Medical Response (AMR), and Daviess County Fiscal Court through its Fire Department desire to collaborate with Owensboro Community and Technical College to provide coursework for their employees for an accelerated Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Paramedic Certificate, which program will better meet the need for paramedics in the area. The Parties desire to enter into a Memorandum of Agreement to establish the terms and conditions for their collaboration in providing coursework for the accelerated EMS Paramedic Certificate program.
9.
CITY MANAGER ITEMS
9.A.
Consider the Financial Report for the periods ending August 31, 2021 and July 31, 2021.
9.B.
Consider Personnel Appointments
NEW HIRE/PROBATIONARY STATUS:
Marvin L. Ammons – Probationary, full-time, non-civil service appointment to Roadworker with the Public Works Street Department, effective September 27, 2021
Kirsten M. Brown – Probationary, full-time, non-civil service appointment to Administrative Aide with the Public Works Department, effective September 27, 2021
David W. Conner – Probationary, full-time, non-civil service appointment to Maintenance Equipment Operator with the Public Works Street Department, effective October 4, 2021
Jerome A. Hernandez – Probationary, full-time, non-civil service appointment to Roadworker with the Public Works Street Department, effective September 27, 2021
Curtis R. Johnson – 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
Thomas G. McNamara – Probationary, full-time, non-civil service appointment to Maintenance Specialist with the Public Works Buildings Department, effective October 11, 2021, contingent upon successful completion of all post-offer, pre-employment requirements
REGULAR STATUS:
Aquado R. Douglas – Regular, full-time, non-civil service appointment to Laborer/Maintenance Helper with the Public Works Grounds Department, effective September 28, 2021
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.
ADJOURNMENT
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