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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
Mayor Tom Watson
4.
PRESENTATION
4.A.
Retirement Recognition
Scott Norris, Police Officer, effective July 31, 2025
5.
BUSINESS
5.A.
Consider Approval of Minutes dated July 15, 2025
5.B.
Consider Board Appointments
Audubon-Bon Harbor Area Neighborhood Alliance – Reappoint Barbara Clites to a two-year term effective August 15, 2025
Senior Community Center of Owensboro-Daviess County Board – Reappoint Cindy Sheriff to a three-year term effective August 18, 2025
Seven Hills Neighborhood Alliance – Reappoint Wanda Cooper to a two-year term expiring August 1, 2027
Owensboro-Daviess County Board of Health – Reappoint Nate Pagan to a two-year term expiring August 3, 2027
Owensboro Sister Cities and Regions Board – Reappoint James Howard to a three-year term expiring August 2, 2028
6.
ORDINANCES - 2nd READING
6.A.
Consider Ordinance 10-2025 entitled AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 3, ARTICLE III, SECTION 3-57 OF THE OWENSBORO MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE ENTERTAINMENT DESTINATION CENTER TO ALLOW IT TO BE ENJOYED AT ALL TIMES ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES ARE SOLD.
The City created an Entertainment Destination Center (EDC) in the Owensboro riverfront area, which has been successful and popular with visitors in downtown Owensboro. The City now seeks to allow visitors to enjoy the EDC at all times alcohol is sold by establishments within the EDC.
7.
ORDINANCES - 1st READING
7.A.
Consider Ordinance 11-2025 entitled AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ANNUAL BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 2025 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2026, AND AMENDING ORDINANCE 6-2025 TO REVISE BEGINNING FUND BALANCES, CARRY OVER APPROPRIATIONS FOR ALL OUTSTANDING ENCUMBRANCES, CAPITAL PROJECTS AND RE-BUDGET FUNDS.
Budget amendment to revise beginning fund balances, carry over appropriations for all outstanding encumbrances, capital projects and re-budget funds.
8.
CITY MANAGER ITEMS
8.A.
Consider the Financial Report for the period ending June 30, 2025
8.B.
Consider Personnel Appointments
NEW HIRE/PROBATIONARY STATUS:
Shain A. Crousore – Probationary, full-time, non-civil service appointment to Firefighter with the Fire Department, effective September 2, 2025
Bradley W. Hamilton – Probationary, full-time, non-civil service appointment to Firefighter with the Fire Department, effective September 2, 2025
Joseph B. Henry – Probationary, full-time, non-civil service appointment to Firefighter with the Fire Department, effective September 2, 2025
Dakota A. Nickel - Probationary, full-time, non-civil service appointment to Firefighter with the Fire Department, effective September 2, 2025
Logan T. Raymer - Probationary, full-time, non-civil service appointment to Firefighter with the Fire Department, effective September 2, 2025, contingent upon successful completion of all post-offer, pre-employment requirements
Matthew R. Wilkerson - Probationary, full-time, non-civil service appointment to Firefighter with the Fire Department, effective September 2, 2025
PROMOTIONAL and NON-PROMOTIONAL/PROBATIONARY STATUS:
Hunter D. Hinton – Probationary, full-time, non-civil service, promotional appointment to Police Lieutenant with the Police Department, effective August 10, 2025
Tristan H. Russelburg – Probationary, full-time, non-civil service, promotional appointment to Police Major with the Police Department, effective August 10, 2025
Jeffery A. Johnson – Probationary, full-time, non-civil service appointment to Refuse Truck Driver with the Public Works Sanitation Department, effective August 10, 2025
Miranda L. Zunun – Probationary, full-time, non-civil service, promotional appointment to Lead Telecommunicator with the Police Department, effective September 7, 2025
REGULAR STATUS:
Dakota J. Bratcher – Regular, full-time, non-civil service appointment to Fire Lieutenant with the Fire Department, effective August 11, 2025
Jared M. Peacock – Regular, full-time, non-civil service appointment to Fire Lieutenant with the Fire Department, effective August 11, 2025
Wyatt W. Griskey – Regular, full-time, non-civil service appointment to Firefighter with the Fire Department, effective August 12, 2025
Brandon M. Pate – Regular, full-time, non-civil service appointment to Firefighter with the Fire Department, effective August 12, 2025
Shelby L. Smith – Regular, full-time, non-civil service appointment to Telecommunicator with the Police Department Central Dispatch, effective August 12, 2025
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 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.
11.
ADJOURNMENT
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