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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.
BUSINESS
4.A.
Consider Audit Report - ATA, PLLC, Certified Public Accountants
4.B.
Consider Approval of Minutes dated November 19, 2024
4.C.
Consider Board Appointments
Owensboro Parks and Recreation Advisory Board – Appoint Reggie Helm to a two-year term expiring November 2, 2026
Owensboro Human Relations Commission – Appoint Christopher Johnson and Anthony Cobb to a three-year term effective December 3, 2024
Audubon Area Community Services Board of Directors – Reappoint Chief James Howard to serve as the Mayor’s designee to a four-year term effective January 1, 2025
GRADD Regional Transportation Committee – Reappoint Kevin Collignon to a one-year term effective January 1, 2025
Green River District Board of Health – Reappoint Brent Kelley to a two-year term effective January 1, 2025
Owensboro Area Shelter and Information Services (OASIS) Board – Reappoint Deputy Chief J.D. Winkler to a three-year term effective January 1, 2025
Owensboro Metropolitan Board of Adjustment – Reappoint Ruth Ann Mason to a four-year term effective January 1, 2025
Owensboro Tourist and Convention Commission – Appoint Angela Waninger to fill the remainder of an unexpired term which ends December 31, 2026 (replacing Whitney McFarland)
5.
ORDINANCES - 2nd READING
5.A.
Consider Ordinance 18-2024 entitled AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 3, ARTICLE I, SECTION 3-8 OF THE OWENSBORO MUNICIPAL CODE TO EXPAND THE SALE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES ON ST. PATRICK’S DAY WHEN THAT HOLIDAY FALLS ON A SUNDAY, FROM 6:00 A.M. UNTIL 2:00 A.M. THE FOLLOWING DAY; AMENDING ARTICLE II, SECTION 3-29 TO INCLUDE PAYMENT OF TRANSIENT ROOM TAX AS A CONDITION FOR ISSUING OR RENEWING A LICENSE; AMENDING ARTICLE II, SECTION 3-31 TO ALLOW FOR THE ISSUANCE OF A LIMITED GOLF COURSE LICENSE AND TO ELIMINATE REFERENCES TO LICENSE FEES CHARGED FOR PRIOR YEARS; AND AMENDING VARIOUS OTHER SECTIONS OF THE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL ORDINANCE TO MAKE CORRECTIONS AND REVISIONS TO STATUTORY REFERENCES.
Various amendments are needed to be made to Chapter 3, Article I, as it relates to the Alcoholic Beverage Control Ordinance, including: expanding sales on St. Patrick's Day when it falls on a Sunday, license issuance and renewal as it relates to timely payments of city assessed taxes, issuance of limited golf course license and other corrections and revisions to statutory references.
6.
ORDINANCES - 1st READING
6.A.
Consider Ordinance 19-2024 entitled AN ORDINANCE CREATING NEW SECTIONS OF CHAPTER 16, ARTICLE III, DIVISION 4 OF THE OWENSBORO MUNICIPAL CODE ENTITLED “TRANSIENT ROOM TAX” TO ESTABLISH DEFINITIONS AND TO CLARIFY THE REGISTRATION REQUIREMENT; AMENDING SECTION 16-70.35 TO ACCURATELY STATE THE TYPES OF OCCUPANCY SUBJECT TO THE TRANSIENT ROOM TAX; AMENDING SECTION 16-70.38 TO SET FORTH USES OF TRANSIENT ROOM TAX; AMENDING SECTION 16-70.39 TO ESTABLISH THAT PARTY RECEIVING RENT MUST PAY THE TRANSIENT ROOM TAX AND COMPLY WITH THE ORDINANCE; AND AMENDING SECTIONS 16-70.40 AND 16-70.41 TO IMPROVE LEGIBILITY AND ESTABLISH A DEADLINE FOR COMPLIANCE.
Chapter 16, Article III, Division 4 of the Owensboro Municipal Code entitled “Transient Room Tax” was established on August 16, 2022. In order to ensure efficient collection and enforcement of the transient room tax, revisions are necessary, including defining the terms “Broker”, “Host” and “Rent”, and making the person or entity receiving rent responsible for paying the transient room tax and complying with the ordinance. Various other amendments are needed to clarify the registration requirement, to accurately state the types of occupancy subject to the tax, to establish a deadline for compliance and to improve legibility.
6.B.
Consider Ordinance 20-2024 entitled AN ORDINANCE CLOSING ALLEY RIGHTS-OF-WAY BETWEEN 165 EWING ROAD AND 2519 PARDON AVENUE AND BETWEEN 183 EWING ROAD AND 2518 PARDON AVENUE IN THE CITY OF OWENSBORO, KENTUCKY.
Christopher T. Phelps and Marta Phelps have petitioned the City to close alley rights-of-way located between 165 Ewing Road and 2519 Pardon Avenue and between 183 Ewing Road and 2518 Pardon Avenue. All adjoining and abutting property owners have provided written consent for the closure.
7.
MUNICIPAL ORDERS
7.A.
Consider Municipal Order 34-2024 entitled A MUNICIPAL ORDER APPROVING A 2.5% COST-OF-LIVING INCREASE FOR ALL ELIGIBLE PENSION ANNUITANTS UNDER THE (CLOSED) CITY EMPLOYEES’ PENSION FUND.
The Board of Trustees of the (closed) City Employees’ Pension Fund met in special session on November 20, 2024 and voted unanimously to recommend to the Owensboro Board of Commissioners that eligible annuitants receive a 2.5% cost-of-living increase effective with pension checks received in January 2025
7.B.
Consider Municipal Order 35-2024 entitled A MUNICIPAL ORDER APPROVING A 2.5% COST-OF-LIVING INCREASE FOR ELIGIBLE ANNUITANTS OF THE OWENSBORO POLICE AND FIREFIGHTERS’ RETIREMENT FUND (CLOSED).
The Board of Trustees of the Police and Firefighters’ Retirement Fund (closed) met on November 20, 2024 and voted unanimously to recommend a 2.5% cost of living increase effective with pension checks received in January 2025.
7.C.
Consider Municipal Order 36-2024 entitled A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A GOVERNMENT RESOURCES ACCELERATING NEEDED TRANSFORMATION (GRANT) PROGRAM OF 2024 PROJECT APPLICATION FOR UP TO $450,000 WITH THE CABINET FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (“CED”) FOR USE BY OWENSBORO MUNICIPAL UTILITIES (OMU) IN THE MIZKAN, INC. EXPANSION PROJECT.
The City of Owensboro is submitting an application for up to $450,000.00 in funds from the Public Works & Economic Adjustment Assistance program, with the intent to access federal grant resources for the construction of an OMU waterline to serve the expansion of Mizkan, Inc’s food processing facility. The City will act as a conduit for obtaining the funds and disbursing them to OMU or Mizkan, Inc. for use on the construction of a waterline on the expansion project.
8.
CITY MANAGER ITEMS
8.A.
Consider the Financial Report for the period ending October 31, 2024.
8.B.
Consider Personnel Appointments
NEW HIRE/PROBATIONARY STATUS:
Ashley R. Agada – Probationary, full-time, non-civil service appointment to Administrative Aide with Finance and Support Services, effective December 17, 2024
Sarah D. Henry – Probationary, full-time, non-civil service appointment to Laborer/Maintenance Helper with the Public Works Grounds Department, effective December 9, 2024
PROMOTIONAL/PROBATIONARY STATUS:
Aaron M. Brown – Probationary, full-time, non-civil service, promotional appointment to Maintenance Equipment Operator with the Public Works Street Department, effective December 15, 2024
REGULAR STATUS:
Rodney J. Roberts – Regular, full-time, non-civil service appointment to Property Maintenance Inspector with the Public Works Property Maintenance Department, effective December 17, 2024
8.C.
City Manager Comments
9.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM ELECTED OFFICIALS
10.
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.
At this time, anyone who wishes to address the Board of Commissioners 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 Commissioners. The Mayor reserves the right to extend time to the speaker.
11.
ADJOURNMENT
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