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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 Bob Glenn
4.
PRESENTATIONS
4.A.
Owensboro Health Annual Report
Mark Marsh, President and CEO
4.B.
Salvation Army
Chris Head, Senior Divisional Development Director
4.C.
Owensboro Police Department Annual Report
Chief Art Ealum
4.D.
City Hiring Process
Josh Bachmeier, HR Manager
4.E.
City Project List
City Manager Nate Pagan
5.
BUSINESS
5.A.
Consider Approval of Minutes dated March 5, 2024
5.B.
Consider Board Appointments
Owensboro Human Relations Commission – Appoint Lee Nuckols to fill the remainder of an unexpired term which ends April 5, 2025 (replacing Nikie Walker). Appoint Kathryn Estes and Mary Anne Steele to a three-year term effective March 19, 2024.
Dogwood Azalea Neighborhood Alliance – Appoint Francine Marseille and Mary Anne Steele to a two-year term effective March 19, 2024.
6.
ORDINANCES - 2nd READING - None
7.
ORDINANCES - 1st READING - None
8.
MUNICIPAL ORDERS
8.A.
Consider Municipal Order 5-2024 entitled A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN APPLICATION FOR THE 2024 CRUMB RUBBER/TIRE-DERIVED PRODUCTS GRANT THROUGH THE KENTUCKY DIVISION OF WASTE MANAGEMENT IN THE APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF $75,000.00, THE PROCEEDS OF WHICH WILL BE UTILIZED BY THE OWENBORO PARKS DEPARTMENT TO INSTALL POURED-IN-PLACE SURFACING AT TWO PLAYGROUNDS WITHIN MORELAND PARK; A 25% MATCH IS BEING REQUIRED BY THE CITY.
The City of Owensboro seeks to file an application for the 2024 Crumb Rubber/Tire-Derived Products Grant through the Kentucky Division of Waste Management in the approximate amount of $75,000.00, the proceeds of which will be utilized by the Owensboro Parks Department to install poured-in-place surfacing at both the large playground and toddler playground within Moreland Park. No match is required from the City.
8.B.
Consider Municipal Order 6-2024 entitled A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN APPLICATION FOR THE KENTUCKY URBAN AND COMMUNITY FORESTRY ASSISTANCE GRANT THROUGH THE KENTUCKY DIVISION OF FORESTRY IN THE APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF $97,950.00, THE PROCEEDS OF WHICH WILL BE UTILIZED BY THE OWENBORO PARKS DEPARTMENT TO ESTABLISH A STRONG URBAN FORESTRY PROGRAM WITHIN THE CITY OF OWENSBORO; NO CASH MATCH IS REQUIRED BY THE CITY.
The City of Owensboro seeks to file an application for the Kentucky Urban and Community Forestry Assistance Grant through the Kentucky Division of Forestry in the approximate amount of $97,950.00, the proceeds of which will be utilized by the Owensboro Parks Department to establish a strong urban forestry program. The program will secure an ISA certified tree arborist to determine the best location for planting new trees and fund replacement trees. No match is required by the City.
9.
CITY MANAGER ITEMS
9.A.
Consider the Financial Report for the period ending February 29, 2024
9.B.
Consider Personnel Appointments
NEW HIRE/PROBATIONARY STATUS:
Jameson B. Arnold – Probationary, full-time, non-civil service appointment to Police Officer with the Police Department, effective April 8, 2024, contingent upon successful completion of all post-offer, pre-employment requirements
Devin J. Dowdy – Probationary, full-time, non-civil service appointment to Police Officer with the Police Department, effective April 8, 2024, contingent upon successful completion of all post-offer, pre-employment requirements
Gary L. Johnson – Probationary, full-time, non-civil service appointment to Police Officer with the Police Department, effective April 8, 2024, contingent upon successful completion of all post-offer, pre-employment requirements
Joseph T. Keown – Probationary, full-time, non-civil service appointment to Police Officer with the Police Department, effective April 8, 2024, contingent upon successful completion of all post-offer, pre-employment requirements
Robert D. Luttrell – Probationary, full-time, non-civil service appointment to Police Officer with the Police Department, effective April 8, 2024, contingent upon successful completion of all post-offer, pre-employment requirements
Austin J. McDaniel - Probationary, full-time, non-civil service appointment to Police Officer with the Police Department, effective April 8, 2024, contingent upon successful completion of all post-offer, pre-employment requirements
Nicholas A. Thatcher - Probationary, full-time, non-civil service appointment to Police Officer with the Police Department, effective April 8, 2024, contingent upon successful completion of all post-offer, pre-employment requirements
9.C.
City Manager Comments
10.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM ELECTED OFFICIALS
11.
OPEN PUBLIC FORUM
Members of the audience may address the Board of Commissioners on any matter of public concern that was not on the agenda. Comments are limited to issues within the scope and responsibility of the Commission.
Commission meetings are held to conduct city business for the benefit of Owensboro citizens and taxpayers. The meetings are not intended to serve as public forums for candidates who are campaigning for political office. Political candidates will not be allowed to use the Commission meeting to promote his/her candidacy for public office.
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 staff or the Board of Commissioners. The Mayor reserves the right to extend time to the speaker.
12.
ADJOURNMENT
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