Board of Commissioners
Regular MeetingBowling Green, KY · June 21, 2005
Minutes
MINUTES of REGULAR MEETING
of the BOARD of COMMISSIONERS
of the CITY of BOWLING GREEN, KENTUCKY
held JUNE 21, 2005
The Board of Commissioners of the City of Bowling Green, Kentucky met in regular session in
the Commission Chamber of City Hall, Bowling Green, Kentucky at 7:00 p.m. on June 21, 2005.
Mayor Elaine N. Walker called the meeting to order. An invocation was given by Commissioner
Brian Strow, and all present recited the Pledge of Allegiance. City Clerk Katie Schaller called the
roll, and the following members were present: Commissioner Delane Simpson, Commissioner Brian
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PUBLIC COMMENTS
Troy Reece owner of Blue Wallet Skate Shop, Jim Madison, Zack Madison, Chad Anthony,
Steven Tad and Roger Langley all expressed their support for a skate park in Bowling Green.
CITY MANAGER
Interim City Manager Kenneth R. Thompson stated that items #33 (Municipal Order No. 2005
–154) and #39 (Municipal Order No. 159) were withdrawn from the agenda.
Mr. Thompson requested the addition of a late-filed item to the agenda. Motion was made by
Alcott and seconded by Strow to add Ordinance No. BG2005 –30 to the agenda for consideration
following the regular agenda. With no discussion, a roll call vote was taken.
ROLL CALL: Voting Yea: Simpson, Strow, Alcott, Nash and Walker
Voting Nay: None
Motion to add Ordinance No. BG2005 –30 to the agenda was approved by unanimous vote.
Mr. Thompson also requested a closed session for the purpose of discussion on the future
acquisition or sale of real property by the City as publicity would likely affect the value of the specific
piece of property to be acquired for public use or sold by the City and discussion of proposed or
pending litigation against or on behalf of the City. Motion was made by Simpson and seconded by
Alcott to convene in closed session following the regular meeting pursuant to KRS 61.810 (b) and (c).
Walker called for roll call vote.
ROLL CALL: Voting Yea: Simpson, Strow, Alcott, Nash and Walker
Voting Nay: None
Motion to convene in closed session pursuant to KRS 61.810 (b) and (c) was approved by
unanimous vote.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Minutes of Regular Meeting June 7, 2005
Minutes of the above-referenced meeting were distributed to the Board of Commissioners with
the Agenda for their review. Motion was made by Strow and seconded by Simpson to approve said
minutes as written. Mayor Walker asked for discussion, and with none, a roll call vote was taken.
*Note: Minutes are a summary of the discussions; a video tape of this entire meeting is maintained by the Office of City Clerk.
(Minutes-Board of Commissioners-June 21, 2005)
ROLL CALL: Voting Yea: Simpson, Strow, Alcott, Nash and Walker
Voting Nay: None
Motion to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of June 7, 2005 was approved by
unanimous vote.
ORDINANCE NO. BG2005 –20
(Second Reading)
ORDINANCE APPROVING LOCAL HISTORIC DISTRICT DESIGNATION
ORDINANCE ACCEPTING AND APPROVING THE
RECOMMENDATION BY THE CITY-COUNTY PLANNING
COMMISSION TO CREATE A LOCAL HISTORIC DISTRICT TO BE
KNOWN AS THE “CHESTNUT-ACKERMAN LOCAL HISTORIC
DISTRI
CT”
Title and summary of Ordinance No. BG2005 - 20 was read by City Clerk Katie Schaller.
Historic Preservation Planner Robin Zeigler reviewed the local historic designation. With no motion
or discussion by the Board, Ordinance No. BG2005 –20 failed to be approved, and was therefore
defeated.
ORDINANCE NO. BG2005 –21
(Second Reading)
ORDINANCE APPROVING LOCAL HISTORIC DISTRICT DESIGNATION
ORDINANCE ACCEPTING AND APPROVING THE
RECOMMENDATION BY THE CITY-COUNTY PLANNING
COMMISSION TO CREATE A LOCAL HISTORIC DISTRICT TO BE
KNOWN AS THE “CHESTNUT-DODD LOCAL HISTORIC
DISTRI
CT”
Title and summary of Ordinance No. BG2005 - 21 was read by the City Clerk. Motion was
made by Alcott and seconded by Simpson for second reading of said Ordinance. Mayor Walker asked
for discussion, and with none, a roll call vote was taken.
ROLL CALL: Voting Yea: Simpson, Alcott, Nash and Walker
Voting Nay: Strow
Ordinance No. BG2005 - 21 was adopted by majority vote.
ORDINANCE NO. BG2005 –22
(Second Reading As Amended)
ORDINANCE RELATING TO CLASSIFICATION/PAY SCHEDULE
ORDINANCE REVISING THE CLASSIFICATION/PAY SCHEDULE
FOR CLASSIFIED AND NON-CLASSIFIED EMPLOYEES OF THE
CITY OF BOWLING GREEN, KENTUCKY FOR FISCAL YEAR
2006
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Title and summary of Ordinance No. BG2005 - 22 was read by the City Clerk. Motion was
made by Simpson and seconded by Alcott for second reading of said Ordinance. Following
clarification of the amendment previously made to the Schedule, a roll call vote was taken.
ROLL CALL: Voting Yea: Simpson, Strow, Alcott, Nash and Walker
Voting Nay: None
Ordinance No. BG2005 - 22 was adopted by unanimous vote.
ORDINANCE NO. BG2005 –23
(Second Reading)
ORDINANCE ANNEXING PROPERTY BY CONSENT
ORDINANCE ANNEXING 57.738 ACRES OF PROPERTY
LOCATED ON LOVERS LANE, WITH PROPERTY PRESENTLY
OWNED BY LOVERS LANE LAND AND FARM, LLC, AND SAID
TERRITORY BEING CONTIGUOUS TO EXISTING CITY LIMITS
Title and summary of Ordinance No. BG2005 - 23 was read by the City Clerk. Motion was
made by Nash and seconded by Alcott for second reading of said Ordinance. Mayor Walker asked for
discussion, and with none, a roll call vote was taken.
ROLL CALL: Voting Yea: Simpson, Strow, Alcott, Nash and Walker
Voting Nay: None
Ordinance No. BG2005 - 23 was adopted by unanimous vote.
ORDINANCE NO. BG2005 –24
(Second Reading)
ORDINANCE CLOSING A PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY
ORDINANCE APPROVING THE CLOSING OF A 0.07-ACRE
ALLEY RIGHT-OF-WAY LOCATED PERPENDICULAR TO HIGH
STREET
Title and summary of Ordinance No. BG2005 - 24 was read by the City Clerk. Motion was
made by Strow and seconded by Nash for second reading of said Ordinance. Mayor Walker asked for
discussion, and with none, a roll call vote was taken.
ROLL CALL: Voting Yea: Simpson, Strow, Alcott, Nash and Walker
Voting Nay: None
Ordinance No. BG2005 –24 was adopted by unanimous vote.
ORDINANCE NO. BG2005 –25
(Second Reading)
ORDINANCE REZONING REAL ESTATE
ORDINANCE REZONING TWO TRACTS OF LAND CONTAINING
68.57 ACRES FROM AG (AGRICULTURE) TO RS-1D (SINGLE
FAMILY RESIDENTIAL) AND RM-4 (MULTI-FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL) LOCATED AT THE END OF GEMINI STREET
AND ORIOLE STREET, AND 472.18 FEET TO ORIOLE STREET,
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WITH BINDING ELEMENTS, PRESENTLY OWNED BY
DEVELOPING PARTNERS, LLC AND WILLIAM AND SHELBY
TRAUGOTT
Title and summary of Ordinance No. BG2005 - 25 was read by the City Clerk. Motion was
made by Nash and seconded by Strow for second reading of said Ordinance. Mayor Walker asked for
discussion, and with none, a roll call vote was taken.
ROLL CALL: Voting Yea: Simpson, Strow, Alcott, Nash and Walker
Voting Nay: None
Ordinance No. BG2005 - 25 was adopted by unanimous vote.
ORDINANCE NO. BG2005 –26
(First Reading)
ORDINANCE APPROVING APPOINTMENT TO CITY BOARD
ORDINANCE APPROVING THE APPOINTMENT OF ARTHUR M.
REYNOLDS TO THE BOWLING GREEN MUNICIPAL UTILITIES
BOARD
Title and summary of Ordinance No. BG2005 - 26 was read by the City Clerk. Mayor Walker
recommended this appointment. Motion was made by Nash and seconded by Simpson for first
reading of said Ordinance. Mayor Walker asked for additional discussion, and with none, a roll call
vote was taken.
ROLL CALL: Voting Yea: Simpson, Strow, Alcott, Nash and Walker
Voting Nay: None
First reading of Ordinance No. BG2005 - 26 was approved by unanimous vote.
MUNICIPAL ORDER NO. 2005 –130
MUNICIPAL ORDER APPROVING THE REAPPOINTMENT OF
DOUGLAS K. AULT TO THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD
Summary of Municipal Order No. 2005 - 130 was read by the City Clerk. Mayor Walker
recommended this reappointment who represents Western Kentucky University on the Board. Motion
was made by Simpson and seconded by Nash for consideration of said Municipal Order. Mayor
Walker asked for additional discussion, and with none, a roll call vote was taken.
ROLL CALL: Voting Yea: Simpson, Strow, Alcott, Nash and Walker
Voting Nay: None
Municipal Order No. 2005 - 130 was approved by unanimous vote.
MUNICIPAL ORDER NO. 2005 –131
MUNICIPAL ORDER APPROVING AN AGENCY APPROPRIATION
AGREEMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2006 WITH THE BOWLING
GREEN-WARREN COUNTY REGIONAL AIRPORT BOARD FOR
AN APPROPRIATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $53,625
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Summary of Municipal Order No. 2005 - 131 was read by the City Clerk. Motion was made
by Alcott and seconded by Strow for consideration of said Municipal Order. Mayor Walker asked for
discussion, and with none, a roll call vote was taken.
ROLL CALL: Voting Yea: Simpson, Strow, Alcott, Nash and Walker
Voting Nay: None
Municipal Order No. 2005 - 131 was approved by unanimous vote.
MUNICIPAL ORDER NO. 2005 –132
MUNICIPAL ORDER APPROVING AN AGENCY APPROPRIATION
AGREEMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2006 WITH CAPITOL ARTS
ALLIANCE, INC. FOR THE APPROPRIATION AMOUNT OF
$58,500
Summary of Municipal Order No. 2005 - 132 was read by the City Clerk. Motion was made
by Strow and seconded by Alcott for consideration of said Municipal Order. Mayor Walker asked for
discussion, and with none, a roll call vote was taken.
ROLL CALL: Voting Yea: Simpson, Strow, Alcott, Nash and Walker
Voting Nay: None
Municipal Order No. 2005 - 132 was approved by unanimous vote.
MUNICIPAL ORDER NO. 2005 –133
MUNICIPAL ORDER APPROVING AN AGENCY APPROPRIATION
AGREEMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2006 WITH CENTRAL REGION
INNOVATION AND COMMERCIALIZATION CENTER, INC. FOR
THE APPROPRIATION AMOUNT OF $22,000
Summary of Municipal Order No. 2005 - 133 was read by the City Clerk. Motion was made
by Alcott and seconded by Nash for consideration of said Municipal Order. Mayor Walker asked for
discussion, and with none, a roll call vote was taken.
ROLL CALL: Voting Yea: Simpson, Strow, Alcott, Nash and Walker
Voting Nay: None
Municipal Order No. 2005 - 133 was approved by unanimous vote.
MUNICIPAL ORDER NO. 2005 –134
MUNICIPAL ORDER APPROVING AN AGENCY APPROPRIATION
AGREEMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2006 WITH THE BOWLING
GREEN CHAMBER ORCHESTRA FOR THE APPROPRIATION
AMOUNT OF $10,000
Summary of Municipal Order No. 2005 - 134 was read by the City Clerk. Motion was made
by Nash and seconded by Simpson for consideration of said Municipal Order. Mayor Walker asked
for discussion, and with none, a roll call vote was taken.
ROLL CALL: Voting Yea: Simpson, Strow, Alcott, Nash and Walker
Voting Nay: None
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Municipal Order No. 2005 - 134 was approved by unanimous vote.
MUNICIPAL ORDER NO. 2005 –135
MUNICIPAL ORDER APPROVING AGENCY APPROPRIATION
AGREEMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2006 WITH COMMUNITY
ACTION OF SOUTHERN KENTUCKY FOR THE TOTAL
APPROPRIATION AMOUNT OF $187,500 RELATED TO
TRANSPORTATION AND FAMILY SERVICES
Summary of Municipal Order No. 2005 –135 was read by the City Clerk. Motion was made
by Strow and seconded by Nash for consideration of said Municipal Order. Mayor Walker asked for
discussion, and with none, a roll call vote was taken.
ROLL CALL: Voting Yea: Simpson, Strow, Alcott, Nash and Walker
Voting Nay: None
Municipal Order No. 2005 - 135 was approved by unanimous vote.
MUNICIPAL ORDER NO. 2005 –136
MUNICIPAL ORDER APPROVING AN AGENCY APPROPRIATION
AGREEMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2006 WITH THE DOWNTOWN
REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY FOR THE APPROPRIATION
AMOUNT OF $106,200 RELATED TO THE ADMINISTRATION OF
THE KENTUCKY RENAISSANCE PROGRAM AND THE
REVITALIZATION OF THE DOWNTOWN
Summary of Municipal Order No. 2005 - 136 was read by the City Clerk. Motion was made
by Nash and seconded by Alcott for consideration of said Municipal Order. Mayor Walker asked for
discussion, and with none, a roll call vote was taken.
ROLL CALL: Voting Yea: Simpson, Strow, Alcott, Nash and Walker
Voting Nay: None
Municipal Order No. 2005 - 136 was approved by unanimous vote.
MUNICIPAL ORDER NO. 2005 –137
MUNICIPAL ORDER APPROVING AN AGENCY APPROPRIATION
AGREEMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2006 WITH THE BOWLING
GREEN-WARREN COUNTY DRUG TASK FORCE FOR THE
APPROPRIATION AMOUNT OF $46,165 RELATED TO THE
SUPPRESSION OF ILLEGAL DRUGS AND NARCOTICS
Summary of Municipal Order No. 2005 - 137 was read by the City Clerk. Motion was made
by Nash and seconded by Simpson for consideration of said Municipal Order. Mayor Walker asked
for discussion, and with none, a roll call vote was taken.
ROLL CALL: Voting Yea: Simpson, Strow, Alcott, Nash and Walker
Voting Nay: None
Municipal Order No. 2005 - 137 was approved by unanimous vote.
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MUNICIPAL ORDER NO. 2005 –138
MUNICIPAL ORDER APPROVING AN AGENCY APPROPRIATION
AGREEMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2006 WITH BOWLING GREEN
AREA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, INC. FOR THE
APPROPRIATION AMOUNT OF $125,000
Summary of Municipal Order No. 2005 - 138 was read by the City Clerk. Motion was made
by Nash and seconded by Simpson for consideration of said Municipal Order. Mayor Walker asked
for discussion, and with none, a roll call vote was taken.
ROLL CALL: Voting Yea: Simpson, Strow, Alcott, Nash and Walker
Voting Nay: None
Municipal Order No. 2005 - 138 was approved by unanimous vote.
MUNICIPAL ORDER NO. 2005 –139
MUNICIPAL ORDER APPROVING AN AGENCY APPROPRIATION
AGREEMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2006 WITH BOWLING
GREEN/WARREN COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT FOR
THE APPROPRIATION AMOUNT OF $25,015 RELATED TO
DISASTER MITIGATION, PREPAREDNESS, RESPONSE AND
RECOVERY
Summary of Municipal Order No. 2005 - 139 was read by the City Clerk. Motion was made
by Nash and seconded by Alcott for consideration of said Municipal Order. Mayor Walker asked for
discussion, and with none, a roll call vote was taken.
ROLL CALL: Voting Yea: Simpson, Strow, Alcott, Nash and Walker
Voting Nay: None
Municipal Order No. 2005 - 139 was approved by unanimous vote.
MUNICIPAL ORDER NO. 2005 –140
MUNICIPAL ORDER APPROVING AN AGENCY APPROPRIATION
AGREEMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2006 WITH THE HOBSON
HOUSE COMMISSION FOR THE APPROPRIATION AMOUNT OF
$53,846 RELATED TO THE OPERATION OF THE HISTORIC
HOBSON HOUSE
Summary of Municipal Order No. 2005 - 140 was read by the City Clerk. Motion was made
by Nash and seconded by Alcott for consideration of said Municipal Order. Mayor Walker asked for
discussion, and with none, a roll call vote was taken.
ROLL CALL: Voting Yea: Simpson, Strow, Alcott, Nash and Walker
Voting Nay: None
Municipal Order No. 2005 - 140 was approved by unanimous vote.
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MUNICIPAL ORDER NO. 2005 –141
MUNICIPAL ORDER APPROVING AN AGENCY APPROPRIATION
AGREEMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2006 WITH THE BOWLING
GREEN HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION FOR THE
APPROPRIATION AMOUNT OF $56,570 RELATED TO THE
PROMOTION OF FAIR TREATMENT AND EQUAL
OPPORTUNITIES
Summary of Municipal Order No. 2005 - 141 was read by the City Clerk. Motion was made
by Alcott and seconded by Nash for consideration of said Municipal Order. Mayor Walker asked for
discussion, and with none, a roll call vote was taken.
ROLL CALL: Voting Yea: Simpson, Strow, Alcott, Nash and Walker
Voting Nay: None
Municipal Order No. 2005 - 141 was approved by unanimous vote.
MUNICIPAL ORDER NO. 2005 –142
MUNICIPAL ORDER APPROVING AGENCY APPROPRIATION
AGREEMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2006 WITH THE BOWLING
GREEN PUBLIC LIBRARY FOR A TOTAL APPROPRIATION
AMOUNT OF $1,713,313 FOR THE OPERATION OF THE
LIBRARY AND THE DIGITAL BRANCH AT THE HISTORIC L & N
DEPOT
Summary of Municipal Order No. 2005 - 142 was read by the City Clerk. Motion was made
by Simpson and seconded by Alcott for consideration of said Municipal Order. Mayor Walker asked
for discussion, and with none, a roll call vote was taken.
ROLL CALL: Voting Yea: Simpson, Strow, Alcott, Nash and Walker
Voting Nay: None
Municipal Order No. 2005 - 142 was approved by unanimous vote.
MUNICIPAL ORDER NO. 2005 –143
MUNICIPAL ORDER APPROVING AN AGENCY APPROPRIATION
AGREEMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2006 WITH OPERATION
P.R.I.D.E., INC. FOR THE APPROPRIATION AMOUNT OF
$25,000RELATED TO ENHANCI NG THE CITY’S QUALITY OF
LIFE BY IMPROVING ITS GENERAL APPEARANCE AND IMAGE
Summary of Municipal Order No. 2005 - 143 was read by the City Clerk. Operation
P.R.I.D.E. Board Member David Wiseman of 809 Brownstone Way requested that the Board
reconsider partially restoring funding as discussed earlier at the work session. Motion was made by
Alcott and seconded by Simpson for consideration of said Municipal Order. Mayor Walker asked for
discussion, and with none, a roll call vote was taken.
ROLL CALL: Voting Yea: Simpson, Strow, Alcott, Nash and Walker
Voting Nay: None
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Municipal Order No. 2005 - 143 was approved by unanimous vote.
MUNICIPAL ORDER NO. 2005 –144
MUNICIPAL ORDER APPROVING AGENCY APPROPRIATION
AGREEMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2006 WITH THE CITY-
COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION FOR OPERATIONS, CODE
ENFORCEMENT, GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEM (GIS),
GREENWAYS AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION IN A TOTAL
APPROPRIATION AMOUNT OF $529,620
Summary of Municipal Order No. 2005 - 144 was read by the City Clerk. Motion was made
by Nash and seconded by Simpson for consideration of said Municipal Order. Mayor Walker asked
for discussion, and with none, a roll call vote was taken.
ROLL CALL: Voting Yea: Simpson, Strow, Alcott, Nash and Walker
Voting Nay: None
Municipal Order No. 2005 - 144 was approved by unanimous vote.
MUNICIPAL ORDER NO. 2005 –145
MUNICIPAL ORDER APPROVING AN AGENCY APPROPRIATION
AGREEMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2006 WITH THE BOWLING
GREEN-WARREN COUNTY PRIMARY CARE CENTER FOR THE
APPROPRIATION AMOUNT OF $219,375 RELATED TO
PROVIDING EQUAL ACCESS TO PRIMARY MEDICAL CARE
Summary of Municipal Order No. 2005 - 145 was read by the City Clerk. Motion was made
by Nash and seconded by Alcott for consideration of said Municipal Order. Mayor Walker asked for
discussion, and with none, a roll call vote was taken.
ROLL CALL: Voting Yea: Simpson, Strow, Alcott, Nash and Walker
Voting Nay: None
Municipal Order No. 2005 - 145 was approved by unanimous vote.
MUNICIPAL ORDER NO. 2005 –146
MUNICIPAL ORDER APPROVING AN AGENCY APPROPRIATION
AGREEMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2006 WITH WARREN COUNTY
AND THE BOWLING GREEN–WARREN COUNTY HUMANE
SOCIETY FOR THE APPROPRIATION AMOUNT OF $83,460
RELATED TO THE OPERATION OF AN ANIMAL SHELTER
Summary of Municipal Order No. 2005 - 146 was read by the City Clerk. Motion was made
by Nash and seconded by Alcott for consideration of said Municipal Order. Mayor Walker asked for
discussion, and with none, a roll call vote was taken.
ROLL CALL: Voting Yea: Simpson, Strow, Alcott, Nash and Walker
Voting Nay: None
Municipal Order No. 2005 - 146 was approved by unanimous vote.
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MUNICIPAL ORDER NO. 2005 –147
MUNICIPAL ORDER APPROVING AN AGENCY APPROPRIATION
AGREEMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2006 WITH WARREN COUNTY
AND THE WARREN COUNTY REGIONAL JAIL FOR AN
APPROPRIATION AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $28,942 RELATED
TO THE WARREN COUNTY REGIONAL JAIL INMATE MOWING
PROJECT
Summary of Municipal Order No. 2005 - 147 was read by the City Clerk. Motion was made
by Alcott and seconded by Nash for consideration of said Municipal Order. Mayor Walker asked for
discussion, and with none, a roll call vote was taken.
ROLL CALL: Voting Yea: Simpson, Strow, Alcott, Nash and Walker
Voting Nay: None
Municipal Order No. 2005 - 147 was approved by unanimous vote.
MUNICIPAL ORDER NO. 2005 –148
MUNICIPAL ORDER APPROVING AN AGENCY APPROPRIATION
AGREEMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2006 WITH THE BOWLING
GREEN-WARREN COUNTY WELFARE CENTER FOR THE
APPROPRIATION AMOUNT OF $44,125 RELATED TO
EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE TO LOW INCOME FAMILIES
Summary of Municipal Order No. 2005 - 148 was read by the City Clerk. Motion was made
by Simpson and seconded by Strow for consideration of said Municipal Order. Mayor Walker asked
for discussion, and with none, a roll call vote was taken.
ROLL CALL: Voting Yea: Simpson, Strow, Alcott, Nash and Walker
Voting Nay: None
Municipal Order No. 2005 - 148 was approved by unanimous vote.
MUNICIPAL ORDER NO. 2005 –149
MUNICIPAL ORDER APPROVING AN AGENCY APPROPRIATION
AGREEMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2006 WITH PRIME TIME
EVENTS FOR THE APPROPRIATION AMOUNT OF $20,000
RELATED TO THE AESTHETIC, CULTURAL, EDUCATIONAL,
CHARITABLE AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OF THE CITY
Summary of Municipal Order No. 2005 - 149 was read by the City Clerk. Motion was made
by Nash and seconded by Alcott for consideration of said Municipal Order. Mayor Walker asked for
discussion, and with none, a roll call vote was taken.
ROLL CALL: Voting Yea: Simpson, Strow, Alcott, Nash and Walker
Voting Nay: None
Municipal Order No. 2005 - 149 was approved by unanimous vote.
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CHANGE ORDER OF AGENDA
With no objection from the Board, Comm. Simpson requested that Ordinance No. BG2005 –
29 be considered at this time.
ORDINANCE NO. BG2005 –29
(First Reading)
ORDINANCE ADOPTING ANNUAL CITY BUDGET
ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE CITY OF BOWLING GREEN,
KENTUCKY ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR
BEGINNING JULY 1, 2005 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2006, BY
ESTIMATING REVENUES AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR
THE OPERATION OF CITY GOVERNMENT
Title and summary of Ordinance No. BG2005 - 29 was read by the City Clerk. Assistant to
the City Manager Shawna Dowell presented the Fiscal Year 2006 budget, including the use of a zero-
based budget approach. Mayor Walker reviewed two additions to the Legislative line items,
specifically related to the Sister Cities Program and U.S. Conference of Mayors. Comm. Strow stated
he disagreed with the way these items were added at the last minute. Comm. Strow also stated he
wanted to redirect a portion of the $6.1 million bond issue toward SKyPAC land acquisition. With no
agreement by the Board to redirect funds toward SKyPAC at this time, Comm. Strow further stated he
could not support this budget. Motion was made by Strow and seconded by Simpson for first reading
of said Ordinance. Mayor Walker asked for additional discussion, and with none, a roll call vote was
taken.
ROLL CALL: Voting Yea: Simpson, Alcott, Nash and Walker
Voting Nay: Strow
First reading of Ordinance No. BG2005 - 29 was approved by majority vote.
MUNICIPAL ORDER NO. 2005 –150
MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING INSURANCE PREMIUM
PAYMENTS TO THE KENTUCKY LEAGUE OF CITIES
INSURANCE SERVICES FOR INSURANCE COVERAGES OF
GENERAL LIABILITY, PUBLIC OFFICIALS ERRORS AND
OMISSIONS, BUILDINGS AND PROPERTY, AND BUSINESS
AUTOMOBILE FOR THE CONVENTION CENTER CORPORATION
FOR FISCAL YEAR 2006
Summary of Municipal Order No. 2005 – 150 was read by the City Clerk. Citizen
Information and Assistance Director and Convention Center CEO Michael Grubbs reviewed the
insurance coverage and the slight increase in cost over the previous year. Motion was made by Alcott
and seconded by Strow for consideration of said Municipal Order. Mayor Walker asked for additional
discussion, and with none, a roll call vote was taken.
ROLL CALL: Voting Yea: Simpson, Strow, Alcott, Nash and Walker
Voting Nay: None
Municipal Order No. 2005 - 150 was approved by unanimous vote.
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MUNICIPAL ORDER NO. 2005 –151
MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING PAYMENT TO THE
WARREN COUNTY PROPERTY VALUATION ADMINISTRATOR
FOR FISCAL YEAR 2006
Summary of Municipal Order No. 2005 - 151 was read by the City Clerk. Motion was made
by Alcott and seconded by Nash for consideration of said Municipal Order. Mayor Walker asked for
additional discussion, and with none, a roll call vote was taken.
ROLL CALL: Voting Yea: Simpson, Strow, Alcott, Nash and Walker
Voting Nay: None
Municipal Order No. 2005 - 151 was approved by unanimous vote.
MUNICIPAL ORDER NO. 2005 –152
MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF $100,000 OF
TRANSIENT ROOM TAXES SET FORTH IN THE CITY OF
BOWLING GREEN CODE OF ORDINANCES, SUBCHAPTER 18-14
(TRANSIENT ROOM TAX) TO THE BOWLING GREEN AREA
CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU DURING FISCAL YEAR
2006
Summary of Municipal Order No. 2005 - 152 was read by the City Clerk. In response to a
question from Comm. Nash, there was discussion regarding whether or not the Convention and
Visitors Bureau was required to present a listing of how these funds are spent. Comm. Nash stated
he had concerns about whether there are proper checks and balances in place for accountability of
taxpayer dollars. Motion was made by Alcott and seconded by Simpson for consideration of said
Municipal Order. Mayor Walker asked for additional discussion, and with none, a roll call vote was
taken.
ROLL CALL: Voting Yea: Simpson, Strow, Alcott, Nash and Walker
Voting Nay: None
Municipal Order No. 2005 - 152 was approved by unanimous vote.
MUNICIPAL ORDER NO. 2005 –153
MUNICIPAL ORDER CREATING A SELECTION COMMITTEE TO
ASSIST IN THE EMPLOYMENT OF A CITY MANAGER AND
APPROVING APPOINTMENT OF SEVEN CITY RESIDENTS TO
THE COMMITTEE
Summary of Municipal Order No. 2005 - 153 was read by the City Clerk. Mayor Walker
thanked the citizens who will be serving on this Committee. Motion was made by Simpson and
seconded by Alcott for consideration of said Municipal Order. Mayor Walker asked for additional
discussion, and with none, a roll call vote was taken.
ROLL CALL: Voting Yea: Simpson, Strow, Alcott, Nash and Walker
Voting Nay: None
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Municipal Order No. 2005 - 153 was approved by unanimous vote.
NOTE: Municipal Order No. 2005 - 154 regarding an amended lease agreement with R & C
Towers, LLC was previously withdrawn from the agenda.
ORDINANCE NO. BG2005 –27
(First Reading)
ORDINANCE REZONING REAL ESTATE
ORDINANCE REZONING A TRACT OF LAND CONTAINING
0.293 ACRE FROM RM-3 (MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL) TO
OP-R (OFFICE PROFESSIONAL-RESIDENTIAL) LOCATED AT
1209 SMALLHOUSE ROAD, WITH BINDING ELEMENTS,
PRESENTLY OWNED BY WILLIAM AND CHRISTINE HANSHAW
Title and summary of Ordinance No. BG2005 - 27 was read by the City Clerk. Motion was
made by Nash and seconded by Alcott for first reading of said Ordinance. Mayor Walker asked for
discussion, and with none, a roll call vote was taken.
ROLL CALL: Voting Yea: Simpson, Strow, Alcott, Nash and Walker
Voting Nay: None
First reading of Ordinance No. BG2005 - 27 was approved by unanimous vote.
MUNICIPAL ORDER NO. 2005 –155
MUNICIPAL ORDER APPROVING THE PROMOTION OF
JENNIFER NICOLE COLEMAN TO SENIOR OFFICE ASSOCIATE
IN THE PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
Summary of Municipal Order No. 2005 –155 was read by the City Clerk. Human Resources
Director Michele Tolbert reviewed the career path program and the recommended promotion. Motion
was made by Simpson and seconded by Alcott for consideration of said Municipal Order. Mayor
Walker asked for additional discussion, and with none, a roll call vote was taken.
ROLL CALL: Voting Yea: Simpson, Strow, Alcott, Nash and Walker
Voting Nay: None
Municipal Order No. 2005 - 155 was approved by unanimous vote.
MUNICIPAL ORDER NO. 2005 –156
MUNICIPAL ORDER APPROVING THE PROBATIONARY
APPOINTMENT OF PARKER L. RYAN TO THE POSITION OF
SPECIAL POPULATIONS INSTRUCTOR IN THE PARKS AND
RECREATION DEPARTMENT
Summary of Municipal Order No. 2005 - 156 was read by the City Clerk. Tolbert reviewed
the position and qualifications of the recommended applicant. Motion was made by Simpson and
seconded by Alcott for consideration of said Municipal Order. Mayor Walker asked for additional
discussion, and with none, a roll call vote was taken.
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ROLL CALL: Voting Yea: Simpson, Strow, Alcott, Nash and Walker
Voting Nay: None
Municipal Order No. 2005 - 156 was approved by unanimous vote.
MUNICIPAL ORDER NO. 2005 –157
MUNICIPAL ORDER APPROVING REVISIONS TO THE
EMPLOYEE MEDICAL BENEFIT PLAN FOR EMPLOYEES OF
THE CITY OF BOWLING GREEN
Summary of Municipal Order No. 2005 - 157 was read by the City Clerk. Tolbert reviewed
the recommended changes to the Plan and responded to a previously stated question during the
presentation of the budget Ordinance No. 2005 –29 by Comm. Nash regarding the exclusion of
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insurance program. Motion was made by Simpson and seconded by Alcott for consideration of said
Municipal Order. Mayor Walker asked for additional discussion, and with none, a roll call vote was
taken.
ROLL CALL: Voting Yea: Simpson, Strow, Alcott and Walker
Voting Nay: Nash
Municipal Order No. 2005 - 157 was approved by majority vote.
MUNICIPAL ORDER NO. 2005 –158
MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE
MAYOR TO EXECUTE A SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT ON
BEHALF OF THE CITY OF BOWLING GREEN FOR HOUCHENS
WAREHOUSING, INC.
Summary of Municipal Order No. 2005 - 158 was read by the City Clerk. Housing and
Community Development Director Alice Burks reviewed the past loan through the Revolving Loan
Fund Program and the need for a subordination agreement to support further expansion of the
business. Motion was made by Nash and seconded by Alcott for consideration of said Municipal
Order. Mayor Walker asked for additional discussion, and with none, a roll call vote was taken.
ROLL CALL: Voting Yea: Simpson, Strow, Alcott, Nash and Walker
Voting Nay: None
Municipal Order No. 2005 - 158 was approved by unanimous vote.
NOTE: Municipal Order No. 2005 - 159 regarding a Lee Square Housing Project Agreement with
HANDS, Inc. and Trinity Housing Partners LLC for a single-family residential project was
previously withdrawn from the agenda.
MUNICIPAL ORDER NO. 2005 –160
MUNICIPAL ORDER APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING
REIMBURSEMENT OF OUT-OF-TOWN TRAVEL EXPENSES TO
AICHI, JAPAN FOR MAYOR ELAINE N. WALKER
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Summary of Municipal Order No. 2005 - 160 was read by the City Clerk. Motion was made
by Alcott and seconded by Nash for consideration of said Municipal Order. Mayor Walker asked for
additional discussion, and with none, a roll call vote was taken.
ROLL CALL: Voting Yea: Simpson, Strow, Alcott and Nash
Voting Nay: None
Voting Abstain: Walker
Municipal Order No. 2005 - 160 was approved by unanimous vote.
MUNICIPAL ORDER NO. 2005 –161
MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING AND ACCEPTING BID
#2005-48 FOR WHISKEY RUN STORM DRAIN REPAIR FOR THE
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT FROM SCOTT & MURPHY, INC.
OF BOWLING GREEN, KENTUCKY IN THE AMOUNT OF $61,957
Summary of Municipal Order No. 2005 - 161 was read by the City Clerk. Public Works
Director Emmett Wood responded to questions regarding an unrelated issue at Elm Street and 10th
Avenue. Motion was made by Nash and seconded by Alcott for consideration of said Municipal
Order. Mayor Walker asked for additional discussion, and with none, a roll call vote was taken.
ROLL CALL: Voting Yea: Simpson, Strow, Alcott, Nash and Walker
Voting Nay: None
Municipal Order No. 2005 - 161 was approved by unanimous vote.
MUNICIPAL ORDER NO. 2005 –162
MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF AN
APPLICATION TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND
URBAN DEVELOPMENT FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
INITIATIVE FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,488,000
Summary of Municipal Order No. 2005 - 162 was read by the City Clerk. Grants Manager
Lisa Ryan reviewed the grant and proposed use of funds to purchase equipment for the South Central
Kentucky Training and Development Project. Motion was made by Simpson and seconded by Strow
for consideration of said Municipal Order. Mayor Walker asked for additional discussion, and with
none, a roll call vote was taken.
ROLL CALL: Voting Yea: Simpson, Strow, Alcott, Nash and Walker
Voting Nay: None
Municipal Order No. 2005 - 162 was approved by unanimous vote.
CHANGE ORDER OF AGENDA
With no objection from the Board, Comm. Nash requested that Municipal Order No. 2005 –
167 be considered at this time.
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MUNICIPAL ORDER NO. 2005 –167
MUNICIPAL ORDER EXPRESSING OPPOSITION TO PROPOSAL
BY THE METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION (MPO)
FOR THE EXTENSION OF 14TH AVENUE BEYOND COLLEGE
STREET
Summary of Municipal Order No. 2005 - 167 was read by the City Clerk. Eric Reed of 1405
State Street supported opposition to the MPO proposal and presented a petition with 89 signatures with
68 being from downtown residents. George Morris of 1149 State Street also opposed the MPO
extension of 14th Avenue, but also opposed the 14th Avenue realignment project. Public Works
Director Emmett Wood responded that the purpose of the realignment project was to correct a safety
issue and was independent of the MPO extension.
WKU Associate Vice President for Campus Services John Osborne stated that the University
will amend its 20-year Master Plan to remove the extension of 14th Avenue to Cabell Drive and
support this action of the Board. Mr. Osborne also stated that WKU is in support of the College
Street to Adams Street realignment project to improve pedestrian safety.
Following additional comments regarding concerns by the neighborhood that straightening 14th
Avenue would increase traffic flow into the residential area, motion was made by Nash and seconded
by Simpson for consideration of said Municipal Order. Mayor Walker asked for additional
discussion, and with none, a roll call vote was taken.
ROLL CALL: Voting Yea: Simpson, Strow, Nash and Walker
Voting Nay: None
Voting Abstain: Alcott
Municipal Order No. 2005 - 167 was approved by majority vote. Comm. Alcott stated it
would be improper for him to vote on this issue, and therefore abstained.
ORDINANCE NO. BG2005 –28
(First Reading)
ORDINANCE APPROVING GENERAL OBLIGATION LEASE AGREEMENT
ORDINANCE APPROVING A LEASE WITH BRANCH BANKING
AND TRUST (BB&T) COMPANY FOR THE PERMANENT
FINANCING OF THE 14TH AVENUE REALIGNMENT AND
OPERATIONS DIVISION RELOCATION PROJECTS; PROVIDING
FOR THE PAYMENT AND SECURITY OF THE LEASE; AND
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF VARIOUS DOCUMENTS
RELATED TO SUCH LEASE
Title and summary of Ordinance No. BG2005 - 28 was read by the City Clerk. Eric Reed
once again objected to the 14th Avenue Realignment project and recommended the Board consider
abandoning the entire project. John Osborne stated that WKU is prepared to provide the land for the
realignment project and urged its continuance.
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College Hill Neighborhood Association President Michael Minter of 1262 Chestnut Street,
George Morris of 1149 State Street, Tonya Taylor of 1216 Park Street, Dorian Walker of 1303 State
Street, CJ Johanson of 633 E. 13th Avenue and Historic Preservation Board Chairman David Bryant of
615 Highland Way each expressed concern with the 14th Avenue Realignment project conceptual
design as previously proposed. Mr. Johanson suggested that the design be reconsidered to take into
account the spirit and historical nature of the neighborhood.
Public Works Director Emmett Wood stated that the final design has not yet been determined
and these concerns will be taken into consideration. Motion was made by Strow and seconded by
Alcott for first reading of said Ordinance. Mayor Walker asked for additional discussion, and with
none, a roll call vote was taken.
ROLL CALL: Voting Yea: Simpson, Strow, Alcott and Nash
Voting Nay: Walker
First reading of Ordinance No. BG2005 - 28 was approved by majority vote. Following the
vote, Mr. Bryant requested that a meeting with all appropriate parties be held to redefine the scope of
the 14th Avenue Realignment project. Mr. Wood concurred and stated he would schedule such a
meeting as soon as possible.
MUNICIPAL ORDER NO. 2005 –163
MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING A LEASE
WITH BRANCH BANKING AND TRUST (BB&T) COMPANY FOR
THE FINANCING OF THE ACQUISITION OF A FIRE PUMPER AND
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF VARIOUS DOCUMENTS
RELATED TO SUCH LEASE
Summary of Municipal Order No. 2005 - 163 was read by the City Clerk. Motion was made
by Alcott and seconded by Nash for consideration of said Municipal Order. Mayor Walker asked for
additional discussion, and with none, a roll call vote was taken.
ROLL CALL: Voting Yea: Simpson, Strow, Alcott, Nash and Walker
Voting Nay: None
Municipal Order No. 2005 - 163 was approved by unanimous vote.
MUNICIPAL ORDER NO. 2005 –164
MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF A
GRANT APPLICATION FOR FUNDING THROUGH THE 2005
STAFFING FOR ADEQUATE FIRE AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE
(SAFER) GRANTS FROM THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF
HOMELAND SECURITY
Summary of Municipal Order No. 2005 - 164 was read by the City Clerk. Fire Chief Gerry
Brown reviewed the newly developed grant program to assist with funding three new firefighter
positions. Deputy Fire Chief Walter Jordan stated that if funding is awarded, the City could save
approximately $144,745 over five years. Motion was made by Nash and seconded by Strow for
consideration of said Municipal Order. Mayor Walker asked for additional discussion, and with none,
a roll call vote was taken.
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ROLL CALL: Voting Yea: Simpson, Strow, Alcott, Nash and Walker
Voting Nay: None
Municipal Order No. 2005 - 164 was approved by unanimous vote.
MUNICIPAL ORDER NO. 2005 –165
MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF AN
APPLICATION TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND
URBAN DEVELOPMENT FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
INITIATIVE FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $793,600
Summary of Municipal Order No. 2005 - 165 was read by the City Clerk. Grants Manager
Lisa Ryan reviewed the grant and proposed use of funds to purchase property for Lost River Cave.
Motion was made by Nash and seconded by Simpson for consideration of said Municipal Order.
Mayor Walker asked for additional discussion, and with none, a roll call vote was taken.
ROLL CALL: Voting Yea: Simpson, Strow, Alcott, Nash and Walker
Voting Nay: None
Municipal Order No. 2005 - 165 was approved by unanimous vote.
MUNICIPAL ORDER NO. 2005 –166
MUNICIPAL ORDER APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH
COMMUNITY ACTION OF SOUTHERN KENTUCKY, INC. FOR
TRANSPORTATION SERVICES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2006
Summary of Municipal Order No. 2005 - 166 was read by the City Clerk. Ryan stated that
this was a renewal of a contract from 2004. Motion was made by Simpson and seconded by Alcott for
consideration of said Municipal Order. Mayor Walker asked for additional discussion, and with none,
a roll call vote was taken.
ROLL CALL: Voting Yea: Simpson, Strow, Alcott, Nash and Walker
Voting Nay: None
Municipal Order No. 2005 - 166 was approved by unanimous vote.
NOTE: Municipal Order No. 2005 –167 was moved up on the agenda and previously considered.
MUNICIPAL ORDER NO. 2005 –168
MUNICIPAL ORDER APPROVING THE REAPPOINTMENTS OF
BILL FINLEY, JOHN P. WILLIAMS AND LAURA SOUTHARD TO
THE URBAN GROWTH DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
Summary of Municipal Order No. 2005 - 168 was read by the City Clerk. Mayor Walker
recommended the reappointments. Planning Commission Landscape Architect Brian Shirley reviewed
the responsibility of and training received by the Design Review Board members. Motion was made
by Nash and seconded by Strow for consideration of said Municipal Order. Mayor Walker asked for
additional discussion, and with none, a roll call vote was taken.
ROLL CALL: Voting Yea: Simpson, Strow, Alcott, Nash and Walker
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Voting Nay: None
Municipal Order No. 2005 - 168 was approved by unanimous vote.
MUNICIPAL ORDER NO. 2005 –169
MUNICIPAL ORDER APPROVING THE REAPPOINTMENT OF
DR. JOHN FITTS TO THE CITY-COUNTY BOARD OF
ADJUSTMENTS
Summary of Municipal Order No. 2005 - 169 was read by the City Clerk. Mayor Walker
recommended the reappointment. Motion was made by Nash and seconded by Strow for
consideration of said Municipal Order. Mayor Walker asked for additional discussion, and with none,
a roll call vote was taken.
ROLL CALL: Voting Yea: Simpson, Strow, Nash and Walker
Voting Nay: None
Voting Abstain: Alcott
Municipal Order No. 2005 - 169 was approved by majority vote. Comm. Alcott abstained
since his family has matters to come before the Board of Adjustments.
NOTE: Ordinance No. BG2005 –29 was moved up on the agenda and previously considered.
ORDINANCE NO. BG2005 –30
(First Reading)
ORDINANCE RENAMING STREET
ORDINANCE APPROVING THE RENAMING OF A PORTION OF
15TH AVENUE TO COLLEGE HEIGHTS BOULEVARD
Title and summary of Ordinance No. BG2005 - 30 was read by the City Clerk. Mayor Walker
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sity’s100th year anniversary. Motion was made by Strow
and seconded by Alcott for first reading of said Ordinance. Mayor Walker asked for additional
discussion, and with none, a roll call vote was taken.
ROLL CALL: Voting Yea: Simpson, Strow, Alcott, Nash and Walker
Voting Nay: None
First reading of Ordinance No. BG2005 - 30 was approved by unanimous vote.
CLOSED SESSION
Following a brief recess, the Board of Commissioners convened in closed session pursuant to
KRS 61.810 (b) and (c) as previously approved.
OPEN SESSION
Once all discussion concluded in closed session, the Board of Commissioners reconvened in
open session for consideration of action. Motion was made by Strow and seconded by Simpson to add
Municipal Order No. 2005 –170 to the agenda for consideration. With no discussion, a roll call vote
was taken.
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ROLL CALL: Voting Yea: Simpson, Strow, Alcott, Nash and Walker
Voting Nay: None
Motion to add Municipal Order No. 2005 –170 to the agenda was approved by unanimous
vote.
MUNICIPAL ORDER NO. 2005 –170
MUNICIPAL ORDER APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO EXECUTE A JOINT DEFENSE AGREEMENT AMONG
THE CITY OF BOWLING GREEN, WARREN COUNTY AND THE
INTER-MODAL TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY, INC. AND
AUTHORIZING EMPLOYMENT OF ENGLISH, LUCAS, PRIEST &
OWSLEY, LLP TO REPRESENT THE CITY OF BOWLING GREEN,
KENTUCKY’ S I NTERESTS I N FEDERAL CI VI
L ACTI ON
COMMENCED BY WARREN COUNTY CITIZENS FOR MANAGED
GROWTH (WCCMG) AND OTHERS
Summary of Municipal Order No. 2005 - 170 was read by the City Clerk. Motion was made
by Nash and seconded by Alcott for consideration of said Municipal Order. Mayor Walker asked for
additional discussion, and with none, a roll call vote was taken.
ROLL CALL: Voting Yea: Simpson, Strow, Alcott, Nash and Walker
Voting Nay: None
Municipal Order No. 2005 - 170 was approved by unanimous vote.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Walker announced that there would be a special meeting of the Board on June 28, 2005
and that July 5, 2005 was the next regular scheduled meeting of the Board. There being no further
business to come before the Board of Commissioners, at approximately 11:20 p.m., Mayor Walker
declared this meeting adjourned.
WORK SESSION
Prior to the regular meeting and with no action taken, the Board of Commissioners convened at
4:00 p.m. in the Commission Chamber of City Hall for a regular work session to discuss the
following subjects: (1) presentation regarding Aviation Heritage Park and the Phantom 550; and (2)
tour of two buildings in the downtown, Taylor Chapel at 314 East 7th Ave nuea
ndPe ople’sHa rdwa re
at 631 College Street. In addition and before embarking on the tour, representatives of Operation
P.R.I.D.E., Inc. addressed the Board regarding its proposed agency funding for Fiscal Year 2006.
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ADOPTED: ______________________________________________
APPROVED: ______________________________________________
Mayor, Chairman of Board of Commissioners
ATTEST: ______________________________________________
City Clerk
Minutes prepared by City Clerk Katie Schaller
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Agenda
AGENDA
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
CITY OF BOWLING GREEN, KENTUCKY
REGULAR MEETING - CITY HALL
June 21, 2005, 7:00 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER
INVOCATION/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
PUBLIC COMMENTS
INTERIM CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION:
1. Approval of Minutes Regular Meeting on June 7, 2005
2. Ordinance No. BG2005 –20 ORDINANCE APPROVING LOCAL HISTORIC DISTRICT
(Second Reading) DESIGNATION
Ordinance accepting and approving the recommendation by
the City-County Planning Commission to create a local
hist
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3. Ordinance No. BG2005 –21 ORDINANCE APPROVING LOCAL HISTORIC DISTRICT
(Second Reading) DESIGNATION
Ordinance accepting and approving the recommendation by
the City-County Planning Commission to create a local
hist
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cdi stri
ctt obeknown a st he“Che stnut
-Dodd Local
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4. Ordinance No. BG2005 –22 ORDINANCE RELATING TO CLASSIFICATION/PAY
(Second Reading) SCHEDULE (as amended)
Ordinance revising the Classification/Pay Schedule for
classified and non-classified employees of the City of Bowling
Green, Kentucky for Fiscal Year 2006
(Agenda-June 21, 2005)
5. Ordinance No. BG2005 –23 ORDINANCE ANNEXING PROPERTY BY CONSENT
(Second Reading) Ordinance annexing 57.738 acres of property located on
Lovers Lane, with property presently owned by Lovers Lane
Land and Farm, LLC, and said territory being contiguous to
existing city limits
6. Ordinance No. BG2005 –24 ORDINANCE CLOSING A PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY
(Second Reading) Ordinance approving the closing of a 0.07-acre alley right-of-
way located perpendicular to High Street
7. Ordinance No. BG2005 –25 ORDINANCE REZONING REAL ESTATE
(Second Reading) Ordinance rezoning two tracts of land containing 68.57 acres
from AG (Agriculture) to RS-1D (Single Family Residential)
and RM-4 (Multi-Family Residential) located at the end of
Gemini Street and Oriole Street, and 472.18 feet to Oriole
Street, with binding elements, presently owned by Developing
Partners, LLC and William and Shelby Traugott
8. Ordinance No. BG2005 –26 ORDINANCE APPROVING APPOINTMENT TO CITY
(First Reading) BOARD
Ordinance approving the appointment of Arthur M. Reynolds
to the Bowling Green Municipal Utilities Board (Filed
03/22/2005, 4:00 p.m.)
9. Municipal Order No. 2005 –130 Municipal Order approving the reappointment of Douglas K.
Ault to the Historic Preservation Board (Filed 03/28/2005,
10:30 a.m.)
10. Municipal Order No. 2005 –131 Municipal Order approving an Agency Appropriation
Agreement for Fiscal Year 2006 with the Bowling Green-
Warren County Regional Airport Board for an appropriation
in the amount of $53,625 (Filed 06/06/2005, 10:00 a.m.)
11. Municipal Order No. 2005 –132 Municipal Order approving an Agency Appropriation
Agreement for Fiscal Year 2006 with Capitol Arts Alliance,
Inc. for the appropriation amount of $58,500 (Filed
06/06/2005, 10:00 a.m.)
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12. Municipal Order No. 2005 –133 Municipal Order approving an Agency Appropriation
Agreement for Fiscal Year 2006 with Central Region
Innovation and Commercialization Center, Inc. for the
appropriation amount of $22,000 (Filed 06/06/2005, 10:00
a.m.)
13. Municipal Order No. 2005 –134 Municipal Order approving an Agency Appropriation
Agreement for Fiscal Year 2006 with the Bowling Green
Chamber Orchestra for the appropriation amount of $10,000
(Filed 06/06/2005, 10:00 a.m.)
14. Municipal Order No. 2005 –135 Municipal Order approving Agency Appropriation
Agreements for Fiscal Year 2006 with Community Action of
Southern Kentucky for the total appropriation amount of
$187,500 related to Transportation and Family Services (Filed
06/06/2005, 10:00 a.m.)
15. Municipal Order No. 2005 –136 Municipal Order approving an Agency Appropriation
Agreement for Fiscal Year 2006 with the Downtown
Redevelopment Authority for the appropriation amount of
$106,200 related to the administration of the Kentucky
Renaissance Program and the revitalization of the downtown
(Filed 06/06/2005, 10:00 a.m.)
16. Municipal Order No. 2005 –137 Municipal Order approving an Agency Appropriation
Agreement for Fiscal Year 2006 with the Bowling Green-
Warren County Drug Task Force for the appropriation
amount of $46,165 related to the suppression of illegal drugs
and narcotics (Filed 06/06/2005, 10:00 a.m.)
17. Municipal Order No. 2005 –138 Municipal Order approving an Agency Appropriation
Agreement for Fiscal Year 2006 with Bowling Green Area
Economic Development Authority, Inc. for the appropriation
amount of $125,000 (Filed 06/06/2005, 10:00 a.m.)
18. Municipal Order No. 2005 –139 Municipal Order approving an Agency Appropriation
Agreement for Fiscal Year 2006 with Bowling Green/Warren
County Emergency Management for the appropriation amount
of $25,015 related to disaster mitigation, preparedness,
response and recovery (Filed 06/06/2005, 10:00 a.m.)
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19. Municipal Order No. 2005 –140 Municipal Order approving an Agency Appropriation
Agreement for Fiscal Year 2006 with the Hobson House
Commission for the appropriation amount of $53,846 related
to the operation of the Historic Hobson House (Filed
06/06/2005, 10:00 a.m.)
20. Municipal Order No. 2005 –141 Municipal Order approving an Agency Appropriation
Agreement for Fiscal Year 2006 with the Bowling Green
Human Rights Commission for the appropriation amount of
$56,570 related to the promotion of fair treatment and equal
opportunities (Filed 06/06/2005, 10:00 a.m.)
21. Municipal Order No. 2005 –142 Municipal Order approving Agency Appropriation
Agreements for Fiscal Year 2006 with the Bowling Green
Public Library for a total appropriation amount of $1,713,313
for the operation of the Library and the Digital Branch at the
Historic L & N Depot (Filed 06/06/2005, 10:00 a.m.)
22. Municipal Order No. 2005 –143 Municipal Order approving an Agency Appropriation
Agreement for Fiscal Year 2006 with Operation P.R.I.D.E.,
Inc. for the appropriation amount of $25,000 related to
enhancingt heCi ty’
squ aliyofl
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neral
appearance and image (Filed 06/06/2005, 10:00 a.m.)
23. Municipal Order No. 2005 –144 Municipal Order approving Agency Appropriation
Agreements for Fiscal Year 2006 with the City-County
Planning Commission for Operations, Code Enforcement,
Geographic Information System (GIS), Greenways and
Historic Preservation in a total appropriation amount of
$529,620 (Filed 06/06/2005, 10:00 a.m.)
24. Municipal Order No. 2005 –145 Municipal Order approving an Agency Appropriation
Agreement for Fiscal Year 2006 with the Bowling Green-
Warren County Primary Care Center for the appropriation
amount of $219,375 related to providing equal access to
primary medical care (Filed 06/06/2005, 10:00 a.m.)
25. Municipal Order No. 2005 –146 Municipal Order approving an Agency Appropriation
Agreement for Fiscal Year 2006 with Warren County and the
Bowling Green–Warren County Humane Society for the
appropriation amount of $83,460 related to the operation of
an Animal Shelter (Filed 06/06/2005, 10:00 a.m.)
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26. Municipal Order No. 2005 –147 Municipal Order approving an Agency Appropriation
Agreement for Fiscal Year 2006 with Warren County and the
Warren County Regional Jail for an appropriation amount not
to exceed $28,942 related to the Warren County Regional Jail
Inmate Mowing Project (Filed 06/06/2005, 10:00 a.m.)
27. Municipal Order No. 2005 –148 Municipal Order approving an Agency Appropriation
Agreement for Fiscal Year 2006 with the Bowling Green-
Warren County Welfare Center for the appropriation amount
of $44,125 related to emergency assistance to low income
families (Filed 06/06/2005, 10:00 a.m.)
28. Municipal Order No. 2005 –149 Municipal Order approving an Agency Appropriation
Agreement for Fiscal Year 2006 with Prime Time Events for
the appropriation amount of $20,000 related to the aesthetic,
cultural, educational, charitable and economic development of
the City (Filed 06/08/2005, 8:30 a.m.)
29. Municipal Order No. 2005 –150 Municipal Order authorizing insurance premium payments to
the Kentucky League of Cities Insurance Services for
insurance coverages of general liability, public officials errors
and omissions, buildings and property, and business
automobile for The Convention Center Corporation for Fiscal
Year 2006 (Filed 06/08/2005, 3:00 p.m.)
30. Municipal Order No. 2005 –151 Municipal Order authorizing payment to the Warren County
Property Valuation Administrator for Fiscal Year 2006 (Filed
06/09/2005, 1:45 p.m.)
31. Municipal Order No. 2005 –152 Municipal Order authorizing payment of $100,000 of
transient room taxes set forth in the City of Bowling Green
Code of Ordinances, Subchapter 18-14 (Transient Room Tax)
to the Bowling Green Area Convention and Visitors Bureau
during Fiscal Year 2006 (Filed 06/09/2005, 1:45 p.m.)
32. Municipal Order No. 2005 –153 Municipal Order creating a Selection Committee to assist in
the employment of a City Manager and approving
appointment of seven City residents to the Committee (Filed
06/10/2005, 8:30 a.m.)
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33. Municipal Order No. 2005 –154 Municipal Order approving an amended Lease Agreement
with R & C Towers, LLC and authorizing the Mayor to
execute the Lease Agreement (Filed 06/10/2005, 3:15 p.m.)
34. Ordinance No. BG2005 –27 ORDINANCE REZONING REAL ESTATE
(First Reading) Ordinance rezoning a tract of land containing 0.293 acre from
RM-3 (Multi-Family Residential) to OP-R (Office
Professional-Residential) located at 1209 Smallhouse Road,
with binding elements, presently owned by William and
Christine Hanshaw (Filed 06/10/2005, 3:40 p.m.)
35. Municipal Order No. 2005 –155 Municipal Order approving the promotion of Jennifer Nicole
Coleman to Senior Office Associate in the Parks and
Recreation Department (Filed 06/13/2005, 8:30 a.m.)
36. Municipal Order No. 2005 –156 Municipal Order approving the probationary appointment of
Parker L. Ryan to the position of Special Populations
Instructor in the Parks and Recreation Department (Filed
06/13/2005, 8:30 a.m.)
37. Municipal Order No. 2005 –157 Municipal Order approving revisions to the Employee
Medical Benefit Plan for employees of the City of Bowling
Green (Filed 06/13/2005, 2:15 p.m.)
38. Municipal Order No. 2005 –158 Municipal Order authorizing and directing the Mayor to
execute a Subordination Agreement on behalf of the City of
Bowling Green for Houchens Warehousing, Inc. (Filed
06/13/2005, 3:30 p.m.)
39. Municipal Order No. 2005 –159 Municipal Order approving the Lee Square Housing Project
Agreement with Housing Assistance and Development
Services (HANDS), Inc. and Trinity Housing Partners LLC
related to a single family residential project (Filed
06/13/2005, 3:30 p.m.)
40. Municipal Order No. 2005 –160 Municipal Order approving and authorizing reimbursement of
out-of-town travel expenses to Aichi, Japan for Mayor Elaine
N. Walker (Filed 06/13/2005, 3:50 p.m.)
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(Agenda-June 21, 2005)
41. Municipal Order No. 2005 –161 Municipal Order authorizing and accepting Bid #2005-48 for
Whiskey Run storm drain repair for the Public Works
Department from Scott & Murphy, Inc of Bowling Green,
Kentucky in the amount of $61,957 (Filed 06/14/2005, 8:00
a.m.)
42. Municipal Order No. 2005 –162 Municipal Order authorizing the submission of an application
to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
for Economic Development Initiative funds in the amount of
$1,488,000 (Filed 06/14/2005, 11:35 a.m.)
43. Ordinance No. BG2005 –28 ORDINANCE APPROVING GENERAL OBLIGATION
(First Reading) LEASE AGREEMENT
Ordinance approving a lease with Branch Banking and Trust
(BB&T) Company for the permanent financing of the 14th
Avenue Realignment and Operations Division Relocation
Projects; providing for the payment and security of the Lease;
and authorizing the execution of various documents related to
such Lease (Filed 06/15/2005, 8:00 a.m.)
44. Municipal Order No. 2005 –163 Municipal Order authorizing and approving a Lease with U.S.
Bank National Association for the financing of the acquisition of
a fire pumper and authorizing the execution of various docu-
ments related to such Lease (Filed 06/15/2005, 8:00 a.m.)
45. Municipal Order No. 2005 –164 Municipal Order authorizing the submission of a grant
application for funding through the 2005 Staffing for
Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grants
from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (Filed
06/15/2005, 10:00 a.m.)
46. Municipal Order No. 2005 –165 Municipal Order authorizing the submission of an application
to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
for Economic Development Initiative funds in the amount of
$793,600 (Filed 06/15/2005, 10:00 a.m.)
47. Municipal Order No. 2005 –166 Municipal Order approving a contract with Community
Action of Southern Kentucky, Inc. for Transportation
Services for Fiscal Year 2006 (Filed 06/15/2005, 10:40 a.m.)
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(Agenda-June 21, 2005)
48. Municipal Order No. 2005 –167 Municipal Order expressing opposition to proposal by the
Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) for the extension
of 14th Avenue beyond College Street (Filed 06/15/2005, 1:20
p.m.)
49. Municipal Order No. 2005 –168 Municipal Order approving the reappointments of Bill Finley,
John P. Williams and Laura Southard to the Urban Growth
Design Review Board (Filed 06/15/2005, 2:00 p.m.)
50. Municipal Order No. 2005 –169 Municipal Order approving the reappointment of Dr. John
Fitts to the City-County Board of Adjustments (Filed
06/15/2005, 2:00 p.m.)
51. Ordinance No. BG2005 –29 ORDINANCE ADOPTING ANNUAL CITY BUDGET
(First Reading) Ordinance adopting the City of Bowling Green, Kentucky
Annual Operating Budget for Fiscal Year beginning July 1,
2005 and ending June 30, 2006, by estimating revenues and
appropriating funds for the operation of city government
(Filed 06/16/2005, 3:00 p.m.)
NEXT SCHEDULED MEETING June 28, 2005 special meeting and July 5, 2005
ADJOURNMENT
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