Owensboro Board of Commissioners
January 17, 2023 5:00 PM
Regular Meeting
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1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Tom Watson
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Please silence your cell phone during Commission Meeting.

2. ROLL CALL
City Clerk Beth Davis
3. INVOCATION & PLEDGE
Commissioner Bob Glenn
4. PRESENTATION
4.A. "Daviess County High School Cheer Team Day" Proclamation
5. BUSINESS
5.A. Consider Approval of Minutes dated December 13 and December 20, 2022 and January 3 and January 10, 2023.
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5.B. Consider Board Appointments
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Owensboro Area Shelter and Information Services Board – Appoint Claud Porter to a three-year term effective January 17, 2023

Seven Hills Neighborhood Alliance – Reappoint Melinda Schoenwald to a two-year term effective February 17, 2023

6. ORDINANCES - 2nd READING
6.A. Consider Ordinance 03-2023 entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF OWENSBORO, KENTUCKY AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF ITS CITY OF OWENSBORO, KENTUCKY GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES 2023A IN THE APPROXIMATE AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF $35,350,000 (WHICH AMOUNT MAY BE INCREASED BY UP TO $3,535,000 OR DECREASED BY ANY AMOUNT) FOR THE PURPOSE OF FINANCING THE COSTS OF THE ACQUISITION, CONSTRUCTION, INSTALLATION, AND EQUIPPING OF (I) AN INDOOR SPORTS COMPLEX, (II) A TRAINING CENTER FOR THE OWENSBORO FIRE DEPARTMENT, (III) FIRE STATION REPAIRS AND IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE OWENSBORO FIRE DEPARTMENT, AND (IV) VARIOUS OTHER COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS; APPROVING THE FORMS OF THE BONDS; AUTHORIZING DESIGNATED OFFICERS TO EXECUTE AND DELIVER THE BONDS; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE FILING OF A NOTICE OR NOTICES WITH THE STATE LOCAL DEBT OFFICER; PROVIDING FOR THE PAYMENT AND SECURITY OF THE BONDS; ESTABLISHING A BOND PAYMENT FUND FOR THE BONDS; AFFIRMING THE EXISTING SINKING FUND; AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF THE BID OF THE PURCHASER FOR THE BONDS; AND REPEALING INCONSISTENT ORDINANCES.
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The City of Owensboro has determined that it is a public purpose of the City to acquire, construct, equip, and install (i) an indoor sports complex, (ii) a training center for the Owensboro Fire Department, (iii) fire station repairs and improvements for the Owensboro Fire Department, and (iv) various other Community Development projects, all for the well-being and benefit of the citizens of the City. In order to achieve these objectives, the City has determined that it is necessary and desirable at this time to proceed with the issuance of its General Obligation Bonds, Series 2023A in the approximate principal amount of $35,350,000, which amount may be increased by $3,535,000 or decreased by any amount, (i) to finance all or a portion of the costs of the Project; (ii) to pay capitalized interest on the Bonds, if desirable; (iii) to pay all or a portion of the cost of credit enhancement for the Bonds, if any; and (iv) to pay all or a portion of the costs of issuance of the Bonds.

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6.B. Consider Ordinance 04-2023 entitled AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ANNUAL BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 2022 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2023, AND AMENDING ORDINANCE 08-2022 TO PROVIDE FOR BOND ISSUANCE AND RELATED PROJECTS; UPDATED INFRASTRUCTURE AND SERVERS FOR THE 9-1-1 TELEPHONE SYSTEM; VARIOUS OTHER ITEMS NEEDED BY THE POLICE DEPARTMENT PROVIDED FOR BY THE STATE AND FEDERAL DRUG FUNDS; CORRECTIONS TO CDBG AND HOME FUNDS; ADDITIONAL FUNDING AND APPROPRIATIONS IN TRANSIT; AND TO PROVIDE FOR COMMISSION APPROVED INCENTIVES.
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Budget amendment #2  to provide for bond issuance and related projects; updated infrastructure and servers for the 9-1-1 telephone system; various other items needed by the Police Department provided for by the State and Federal drug funds; corrections to CDBG and HOME funds; additional funding and appropriations in Transit; and to provide for Commission approved incentives.

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7. ORDINANCES - 1st READING
7.A. Consider Ordinance 05-2023 entitled AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 25, ARTICLE IV, DIVISION 1, SECTION 25-118 OF THE OWENSBORO MUNICIPAL CODE TO INCLUDE PARKING WITHIN FIVE (5) FEET OF A DRIVEWAY.
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Ordinance amends Chapter 25, Article IV, Division 1, Section 25-118 of the Owensboro Municipal Code to include no parking within five (5) feet of a driveway.

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8. MUNICIPAL ORDERS
8.A. Consider Municipal Order 04-2023 entitled A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN APPLICATION FOR A KENTUCKY TRANSPORTATION CABINET OFFICE OF HIGHWAY SAFETY GRANT IN AMOUNT OF $45,000.00, THE PROCEEDS OF WHICH WILL ENABLE THE OWENSBORO POLICE DEPARTMENT TO PROVIDE OVERTIME TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT DURING SPECIFIC MOBILIZATIONS WITHIN THE CITY OF OWENSBORO TO ENHANCE PUBLIC SAFETY; NO CASH MATCH BEING REQUIRED BY THE CITY.
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The Owensboro Police Department officers provide traffic enforcement during mobilizations in an effort to reduce traffic offenses.  The grant funds will directly cover overtime for specific mobilizations.  This grant would allow the Owensboro Police Department to enhance public safety through direct enforcement during the "Click It or Ticket", “Speed Weeks” and the "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over" mobilizations.  The estimated costs of overtime and expenses are a total of $45,000.00.

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8.B. Consider Municipal Order 05-2023 entitled A MUNICIPAL ORDER DECLARING THE PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 1601 EAST 19TH STREET AND 1727 BLUFF AVENUE AS SURPLUS PROPERTIES AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE REAL ESTATE PURCHASE AGREEMENTS AND DEEDS CONVEYING THE PROPERTIES.
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The City of Owensboro owns certain real property located at 1601 East 19th Street and 1727 Bluff Avenue and now desires to declare these properties to be surplus properties, so they can be transferred to L & S Homes, LLC.

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8.C. Consider Municipal Order 06-2023 entitled A MUNICIPAL ORDER AWARDING A NON-EXCLUSIVE FRANCHISE FOR A TERM OF TEN (10) YEARS FOR A TELECOMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM TO OPENFIBER KENTUCKY COMPANY, LLC.
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By Ordinance 10-2022, the City of Owensboro created a ten (10) year, non-exclusive franchise for a telecommunications system within the City and offered at bid a non-exclusive telecommunications franchise pursuant to the Ordinance. After publication of said advertisement, the City of Owensboro received a bid from OpenFiber Kentucky Company, LLC (“OFKY”). The City awards the non-exclusive telecommunications franchise to OFKY.

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9. CITY MANAGER ITEMS
9.A. Consider the Financial Report for the period ending December 31, 2022.
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9.B. Consider Personnel Appointments
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NEW HIRE/PROBATIONARY STATUS:

Tina R. Lynch – Probationary, full-time, non-civil service appointment to Recreation Facilities Manager with the Parks and Recreation Department, effective January 30, 2023

Jacob O. BuGay – Probationary, full-time, non-civil service appointment to Firefighter with the Fire Department, effective February 6, 2023

David M. Haynes – Probationary, full-time, non-civil service appointment to Firefighter with the Fire Department, effective February 6, 2023

Cory M. Axton – Probationary, full-time, non-civil service appointment to Police Officer with the Police Department, effective February 13, 2023, contingent upon successful completion of all post-offer, pre-employment requirements

KeyRon J. Catlett – Probationary, full-time, non-civil service appointment to Police Officer with the Police Department, effective February 13, 2023, contingent upon successful completion of all post-offer, pre-employment requirements

Jacob S. Pace – Probationary, full-time, non-civil service appointment to Police Officer with the Police Department, effective February 13, 2023, contingent upon successful completion of all post-offer, pre-employment requirements

 

REGULAR STATUS:

Matthew S. Cissell – Regular, full-time, non-civil service appointment to Fire Lieutenant with the Fire Department, effective January 16, 2023

Elizabeth A. Moore – Regular, full-time, non-civil service appointment to Bus Driver with the Public Works Transit Department, effective January 26, 2023

Mark A. Lusk – Regular, full-time, non-civil service appointment to Police Sergeant with the Police Department, effective January 30, 2023

Loren T. Yonts – Regular, full-time, non-civil service appointment to Police Sergeant with the Police Department, effective January 30, 2023

Billy A. Carter – Regular, full-time, non-civil service appointment to Police Officer with the Police Department, effective February 19, 2023

Derek M. Sutton – Regular, full-time, non-civil service appointment to Police Officer with the Police Department, effective February 19, 2023

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