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• 01.17.2023 Meeting Minutes.pdf

An Ordinance annexing the property located at 155 Salem Drive containing a total of 2.502 acres. There will be an annexation incentive agreement for the property.

• 06-2023 Annex Crandalls Bypass, LLC_155 Salem Drive

The City approved Municipal Order 36-2021, authorizing a Memorandum of Agreement through its Owensboro Fire Department (OFD) with Owensboro Community and Technical College (OCTC), Mercy Ambulance of Evansville, Inc. d/b/a American Medical Response (AMR) and Daviess County Fiscal Court through its Daviess County Fire Department (DCFD). The collaboration engaged OCTC to provide coursework to the employees of AMR, OFD and DCFD for an accelerated Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Paramedic Certificate. The Owensboro Fire Department seeks to file an application for a FY2022 Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program through FEMA in which the proceeds of which the City through the OFD will pay overtime for six (6) employees to attend the joint paramedic program and will also pay for program tuition and various course fees. A ten percent (10%) match of $22,226.55 is required for this grant.

• 07-2023 OFD Assistance to Firefighters Grant_Six Employees attend Paramedic Program at OCTC.pdf

The First Round of CDBG-CV funding totaled $294,117.00 was received and distributed for rental assistance and small business payments. The Second Round of CDBG-CV funding was not allocated to the City of Owensboro.  The Third Round of CDBG-CV funding totaling $237,732.00 will be forthcoming and distributed for rental assistance and small business payments.

• 08-2023 CARES Act CDBG-CV Funds.pdf

The City has determined that participation in the "Kentucky League of Cities Investment Pool Plus" program could enhance the investment earnings accruing to the City while preserving the principal of its investment, and also allow for additional diversification of investments. In order to participate in the program, the City must execute an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement which sets forth the terms and conditions by which the City's funds will be managed and invested.

• 09-2023 KLC Investment Pool Plus.pdf

NEW HIRE/PROBATIONARY STATUS:

Noah C. Bennett – Probationary, full-time, non-civil service appointment to Recreation Specialist with the Parks and Recreation Department, effective February 13, 2023

William I. McLaughlin – Probationary, full-time, non-civil service appointment to Road Worker with the Public Works Street Department, effective February 20, 2023

REGULAR STATUS:

Zachary L. Brown – Regular, full-time, non-civil service appointment to Road Worker with the Public Works Street Department, effective February 7, 2023

Austin M. Reisz – Regular, full-time, non-civil service appointment to Laborer/Maintenance Helper with the Public Works Grounds Department, effective February 7, 2023

Courtney M. Yerington-Burton – Regular, full-time, non-civil service appointment to Police Lieutenant with the Police Department, effective February 13, 2023

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.