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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
Commissioner Sharon NeSmith
4.
PRESENTATIONS
4.A.
"Constitution Week" Proclamation
4.B.
YMCA Update
John Alexander, President/CEO
4.C.
Transient Room Tax
Angela Waninger and Mark Pfeifer
4.D.
Comparative Tax and Financial Overview
City Manager Nate Pagan
5.
BUSINESS
5.A.
Consider Approval of Minutes dated September 5, 2023.
5.B.
Consider Board Appointments
Owensboro Sister Cities and Regions Board – Reappoint Beck Glenn to a three-year term effective October 2, 2023
Alliance for a Drug-Free Owensboro and Daviess County - Reappoint Sharon NeSmith to a three-year term effective October 5, 2023
Dugan Best Neighborhood Alliance – Reappoint Charles Hatchett, Bobby McCormick, and Cecil Phillips to a two-year term effective September 27, 2023
6.
ORDINANCES - 2nd READING
6.A.
Consider Ordinance 22-2023 entitled AN ORDINANCE CONFIRMING THE SALE AND AWARDING A NON-EXCLUSIVE GAS FRANCHISE TO ATMOS ENERGY CORPORATION FOR THE PLACEMENT OF FACILITIES FOR THE TRANSMISSION, DISTRIBUTION AND SALE OF GAS FOR HEATING AND OTHER PURPOSES WITHIN THE PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY OF THE CITY OF OWENSBORO FOR A TERM OF TWENTY (20) YEARS, IMPOSING A FRANCHISE FEE OF THREE PERCENT (3%) OF ATMOS ENERGY CORPORATION’S GROSS ANNUAL REVENUES FROM THE SALE, DISTRIBUTION, AND DELIVERY OF GAS WITHIN THE CITY OF OWENSBORO AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN A FRANCHISE AGREEMENT WITH ATMOS ENERGY CORPORATION.
The creation and sale of a non-exclusive franchise, for a term of twenty (20) years, for the privilege of constructing, operating, maintaining and distributing natural gas along and under public rights-of-way within the corporate boundaries of the City of Owensboro was approved June 20, 2023. The only bid received was from Atmos Energy Corporation. Therefore, this ordinance awards the franchise to Atmos and authorizes a Gas Franchise Agreement.
6.B.
Consider Ordinance 23-2023 entitled AN ORDINANCE LEVYING AD VALOREM TAXES FOR MUNICIPAL PURPOSES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING JULY 1, 2023, AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2024, AT THE RATE OF 26.40 CENTS PER $100 OF ASSESSED VALUATION OF REAL PROPERTY, 27.08 CENTS PER $100 OF ASSESSED VALUATION OF PERSONAL PROPERTY, AND 30.30 CENTS PER $100 OF ASSESSED VALUATION OF VEHICLES, AND PROVIDING FOR THE COLLECTION AND APPORTIONMENT OF SAME.
An Ordinance to levy ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes for the fiscal year commencing July 1, 2023 and ending June 30, 2024, at the rate of 26.40 cents for $100 of assessed valuation of real property, 27.08 cents per $100 of assessed valuation of personal property, and 30.30 cents per $100 of assessed valuation of vehicles. Also, to provide for the collection and apportionment of same.
6.C.
Consider Ordinance 24-2023 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 45 BOOTH FIELD ROAD (HWY 3067), CONTAINING 0.995 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, AT THE REQUEST OF JUSTIN CAMACHO AND KASEY DUPONT.
An ordinance annexing the property located at 45 Booth Field Road (Hwy 3067), containing 0.995 acres at the request of Justin Camacho and Kasey Dupont. There is an annexation incentive associated with the annexation.
7.
ORDINANCES - 1st READING - None
8.
MUNICIPAL ORDERS
8.A.
Consider Municipal Order 37-2023 entitled A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT WITH JUSTIN CAMACHO AND KASEY DUPONT PROVIDING FOR THE CONSENSUAL ANNEXATION OF UNINCORPORATED PROPERTY LOCATED IN DAVIESS COUNTY AT 45 BOOTH FIELD ROAD CONTAINING 0.995 ACRES, MORE OR LESS; AND FURTHER PROVIDING THAT THE CITY SHALL REIMBURSE JUSTIN CAMACHO AND KASEY DUPONT $6,720.57, REPRESENTING A TOTAL OF AD VALOREM REAL PROPERTY TAXES FROM THE PROPERTY FOR FIVE (5) YEARS.
Justin Camacho and Kasey Dupont have consented to the annexation of the property located at 45 Booth Field Road, containing 0.995 acres. The Order sets forth the terms and conditions of the annexation incentive.
9.
CITY MANAGER ITEMS
9.A.
Consider the Financial Report for the period ending August 31, 2023.
9.B.
Consider Personnel Appointments
PROMOTIONAL/PROBATIONARY STATUS:
Kevin R. Klobe – Probationary, full-time, non-civil service, promotional appointment to Fire Driver/Engineer with the Fire Department, effective September 24, 2023
Jordan A. Thomas – Probationary, full-time, non-civil service, promotional appointment to Fire Driver/Engineer with the Fire Department, effective September 24, 2023
Norman K. Lang – Probationary, full-time, non-civil service, promotional appointment to Lead Telecommunicator with the Police Department, effective September 24, 2023
REGULAR STATUS:
Samantha A. Conley – Regular, full-time, non-civil service appointment to Call Taker with the Police Department, effective September 25, 2023
Patrick W. Cunningham - Regular, full-time, non-civil service appointment to Call Taker with the Police Department, effective September 25, 2023
Elijah Ian Probus - Regular, full-time, non-civil service appointment to Police Officer with the Police Department, effective September 28, 2023
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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