Owensboro Board of Commissioners
September 20, 2022 5:00 PM
Regular Meeting
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Tom Watson
Rationale

Please silence your cell phone during Commission Meeting.

2. ROLL CALL
City Clerk Beth Davis
3. INVOCATION & PLEDGE
Mayor Pro Tem Larry Maglinger
4. PRESENTATION
4.A. Constitution Week (September 17-23, 2022) Proclamation
5. BUSINESS
5.A. Consider Approval of Minutes dated September 6, 2022.
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5.B. Consider Board Appointments
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Civil Service Commission – Appoint Blake Edge to fill the remainder of an unexpired term which ends April 8, 2023 (Replacing Joe Bowen).

Owensboro-Daviess County Regional Airport Board – Appoint Michael King to fill the remainder of an unexpired term which ends January 8, 2023 (Replacing Gene Wright).

Owensboro Metropolitan Board of Adjustment – Appoint Philip Smith to fill the remainder of an unexpired term which ends January 1, 2026 (Replacing Fred Reeves).

Owensboro Metropolitan Planning Commission – Appoint Philip Smith to fill the remainder of an unexpired term which ends January 1, 2024 (Replacing Fred Reeves).

City Utility Commission – Appoint Suzy LaMar to fill the remainder of an unexpired term which ends January 8, 2024 (Replacing Tamara Wilson). 

Apollo Area Neighborhood Alliance – Appoint Carla King and Curtis King to a two-year term effective September 20, 2022.

Audubon Area Community Services Board of Directors – Appoint James Howard to serve as the Mayor’s designee to fill the remainder of an unexpired term which ends December 31, 2024 (Replacing Matt Fitzgerald).

Audubon-Bon Harbor Area Neighborhood Alliance – Appoint Jessica Jones to a two year term effective September 20, 2022.

6. ORDINANCES - 2nd READING - None
7. ORDINANCES - 1st READING
8. MUNICIPAL ORDERS
8.A. Consider Municipal Order 29-2022 entitled A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT WITH ALLEN RENFROW PROVIDING FOR THE CONSENSUAL ANNEXATION OF UNINCORPORATED PROPERTY LOCATED IN DAVIESS COUNTY AT 2753 VEACH ROAD, CONTAINING 0.376 ACRES, MORE OR LESS; AND FURTHER PROVIDING THAT THE CITY SHALL REIMBURSE ALLEN RENFROW 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.
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Allen Renfrow has consented to the annexation of the property located at 2753 Veach Road, containing 0.376 acres. The Order sets forth the terms and conditions of the annexation incentive.  

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8.B. Consider Municipal Order 30-2022 entitled A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN EASEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF OWENSBORO AND REGIONAL WATER RESOURCE AGENCY, GRANTING A TEMPORARY EASEMENT FOR CONSTRUCTING SEWERS AND A PERPETUAL EASEMENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF OPERATING, MAINTAINING AND RECONSTRUCTING SEWERS ACROSS A PORTION OF LEGION PARK.
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Regional Water Resource Agency requests temporary and perpetual easements for the purpose of constructing and thereafter operating, maintaining and reconstructing sewers and appurtenant structures over and across a portion of Legion Park.

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8.C. Consider Municipal Order 31-2022 entitled A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A REAL ESTATE PURCHASE AGREEMENT FOR THE ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2701 CRAVENS AVENUE.
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The property owner of 2701 Cravens Avenue desires to sell the property. The City wishes to acquire the property to be used for the expansion of Fire Station No. 3.

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9. CITY MANAGER ITEMS
9.A. Consider the Financial Reports for the periods ending August 31, 2022 and July 31, 2022.
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9.B. Consider Personnel Appointments
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NEW HIRE/PROBATIONARY STATUS:

Matthew D. Brake – Probationary, full-time, non-civil service appointment to Maintenance Specialist with the Public Works Buildings Department, effective October 3, 2022

John A. Smith – Probationary, full-time, non-civil service appointment to Maintenance Specialist with the Public Works Buildings Department, effective October 3, 2022, contingent upon successful completion of all post-offer, pre-employment requirements

Deanna K. Glover – Probationary, full-time, non-civil service appointment to Accountant with the Finance Department, effective October 10, 2022

Steven A. Menteer – Probationary, full-time, non-civil service appointment to Network Systems Engineer with the Information Technology Department, effective October 17, 2022, contingent upon successful completion of all post-offer, pre-employment requirements

Hannah E. Colburn – Probationary, full-time, non-civil service appointment to Bus Driver with the Public Works Transit Department, effective October 24, 2022, contingent upon successful completion of all post-offer, pre-employment requirements

PROMOTIONAL/PROBATIONARY STATUS:

Samantha A. Conley – Probationary, full-time, non-civil service, promotional appointment to Calltaker with the Police Department, effective September 25, 2022

Patrick W. Cunningham – Probationary, full-time, non-civil service, promotion al appointment to Calltaker with the Police Department, effective September 25, 2022

REGULAR STATUS:

Kirsten M. Brown – Regular, full-time, non-civil service appointment to Administrative Aide with the Public Works Sanitation Department, effective September 27, 2022

Gary A. Dunlop – Regular, full-time, non-civil service appointment to Bus Driver with the Public Works Transit Department, effective September 27, 2022

Zerrick A. Wells – Regular, full-time, non-civil service appointment to Firefighter with the Fire Department, effective September 27, 2022

9.C. City Manager Comments
10. COMMUNICATIONS FROM ELECTED OFFICIALS
11. OPEN PUBLIC FORUM
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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