Owensboro Board of Commissioners
October 18, 2022 5:00 PM
Regular Meeting
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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
Commissioner Bob Glenn
4. PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATIONS
4.A. Breast Cancer Awareness Month
4.B. First Responders Day (October 28)
4.C. Red Ribbon Week (October 23-31)
4.D. World Polio Day (October 24)
5. BUSINESS
5.A. Consider Approval of Minutes dated October 4, 2022 and October 11, 2022.
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6. ORDINANCES - 2nd READING
6.A. Consider Ordinance 25-2022 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 2510 and 2514 W. PARRISH AVENUE, CONTAINING 0.665 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, AT THE REQUEST OF MARK AND CARLA ROBERSON AND SARAKO LP.
Rationale

An Ordinance annexing the property located at 2510 and 2514 W. Parrish Avenue containing a total of 0.665 acres. There will be an annexation incentive agreement for the property.

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7. ORDINANCES - 1st READING
7.A. Consider Ordinance 26-2022 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 2101 AND 2115 EAST PARRISH AVENUE, CONTAINING 1.515 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, AT THE REQUEST OF E & S DEVELOPERS, LLC.
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An Ordinance annexing the property located at 2101 and 2115 East Parrish Avenue containing a total of 1.515 acres. There will be an annexation incentive agreement for the property.

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8. MUNICIPAL ORDERS
8.A. Consider Municipal Order 35-2022 entitled A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT WITH CHARLES MARK ROBERSON, CARLA DEANN ROBERSON AND SARAKO LP PROVIDING FOR THE CONSENSUAL ANNEXATION OF UNINCORPORATED PROPERTY LOCATED IN DAVIESS COUNTY AT 2510 AND 2514 WEST PARRISH AVENUE, CONTAINING 0.665 ACRES, MORE OR LESS; AND FURTHER PROVIDING THAT THE CITY SHALL REIMBURSE CHARLES MARK ROBERSON, CARLA DEANN ROBERSON AND SARAKO LP 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.
Rationale

Charles Mark Roberson, Carla Deann Roberson and Sarako LP, have consented to the annexation of the property located at 2510 and 2514 West Parrish Avenue, containing 0.665 acres. The Order sets forth the terms and conditions of the annexation incentive.  

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8.B. Consider Municipal Order 36-2022 entitled A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A REAL ESTATE PURCHASE AGREEMENT FOR THE ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 924 LOCUST STREET.
Rationale

The property owner of 924 Locust Street desires to sell the property. The City wishes to acquire the property to be used for the expansion of Fire Station No. 1.

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8.C. Consider Municipal Order 37-2022 entitled A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN APPLICATION FOR A FIREHOUSE SUBS FOUNDATION GRANT IN THE APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF $17,201.00, THE PROCEEDS OF WHICH WILL BE UTILIZED BY THE CITY OF OWENSBORO TO PURCHASE A LUCAS MECHANICAL CHEST COMPRESSION SYSTEM FOR USE BY THE OWENSBORO FIRE DEPARTMENT; NO MATCH IS REQUIRED BY THE CITY.
Rationale

The Owensboro Fire Department seeks to file an application for a Firehouse Subs Foundation Grant in an approximate amount of $17,201.00, the proceeds of which will be utilized by the City of Owensboro to purchase a Lucas Mechanical Chest Compression System.

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8.D. Consider MUNICIPAL ORDER 38-2022 entitled A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A REAL ESTATE PURCHASE AGREEMENT FOR THE ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1508 WEST FIFITH STREET.
Rationale

Jammu Properties, LLC owns the property located at 1508 West Fifth Street and desires to sell the real property. The City of Owensboro seeks to acquire the property to expand its property housing the Department of Public Works.

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8.E. Consider Municipal Order 39-2022 entitled A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A REAL ESTATE PURCHASE AGREEMENT FOR THE ACQUISITION OF PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 1438, 1500 AND 1504 WEST FIFITH STREET.
Rationale

Mills-Hazel Property Management Company, LLC owns properties located at 1438, 1500 and 1504 West Fifth Street and now desires to sell the real properties. The City of Owensboro seeks to acquire said properties to expand its property housing the Department of Public Works.

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9. CITY MANAGER ITEMS
9.A. Consider the Financial Report for the period ending September 30, 2022.
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9.B. Consider Personnel Appointments
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NEW HIRE/PROBATIONARY STATUS:

Dustin D. Hamm – Probationary, full-time, non-civil service appointment to Road Worker with the Public Works Street Department, effective October 24, 2022, contingent upon successful completion of all post-offer, pre-employment requirements

Danica P. Richardson – Probationary, full-time, non-civil service appointment to Office Manager with the Public Works Transit Department, effective October 24, 2022, contingent upon successful completion of all post-offer, pre-employment requirements

Johnnie R. Conner – Probationary, full-time, non-civil service appointment to Police Officer with the Police Department, effective November 7, contingent upon successful completion of all post-offer, pre-employment requirements

William J. November – Probationary, full-time, non-civil service appointment to Police Officer with the Police Department, effective November 7, contingent upon successful completion of all post-offer, pre-employment requirements

REGULAR STATUS:

David W. Conner – Regular, full-time, non-civil service appointment to Maintenance Equipment Operator with the Public Works Street Department, effective October 4, 2022

Dalton A. Howard – Regular, full-time, non-civil service appointment to Police Officer with the Police Department, effective October 5, 2022

Jakob S. Mueller – Regular, full-time, non-civil service appointment to Police Officer with the Police Department, effective October 5, 2022

Tomarah D. Young – Regular, full-time, non-civil service appointment to Police Officer with the Police Department, effective October 5, 2022

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

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. CLOSED SESSION
12.A. CLOSED SESSION UNDER KRS 61.810 (1)(b) to discuss future acquisition or sale of real property.
13. RETURN TO OPEN SESSION
14. ADJOURNMENT