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Bowling Green, KY · June 21, 2005

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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 K.St row,Commi ssionerMa rkD.Al c ott,Commi ssi one rBr ian“Sl i m”Na s ha ndMa yorEl a i neN. Walker. Absent: none. There was a full quorum of the Board of Commissioners. 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Kenneth R. Thompson stated that items #33 (Municipal Order No. 2005 –154) and #39 (Municipal Order No. 159) were withdrawn from the agenda.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 2 (Minutes-Board of Commissioners-June 21, 2005) 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, 3 (Minutes-Board of Commissioners-June 21, 2005) 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 4 (Minutes-Board of Commissioners-June 21, 2005) 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 5 (Minutes-Board of Commissioners-June 21, 2005) 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. 6 (Minutes-Board of Commissioners-June 21, 2005) 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. 7 (Minutes-Board of Commissioners-June 21, 2005) 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 8 (Minutes-Board of Commissioners-June 21, 2005) 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. 9 (Minutes-Board of Commissioners-June 21, 2005) 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. 10 (Minutes-Board of Commissioners-June 21, 2005) 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. 11 (Minutes-Board of Commissioners-June 21, 2005) 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 12 (Minutes-Board of Commissioners-June 21, 2005) 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. 13 (Minutes-Board of Commissioners-June 21, 2005) 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 “ha zardousho bbie s.” Comm.Al cottstatdt e hatthee xcl usionofha z a rdoushobbieswa spr ude nt since the City is self-f unded. Ma yorWa lkerc omme nteda boutthebe ne i fti nreduci ngr i skt ot heCi t y’s 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 14 (Minutes-Board of Commissioners-June 21, 2005) 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. 15 (Minutes-Board of Commissioners-June 21, 2005) 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. 16 (Minutes-Board of Commissioners-June 21, 2005) 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. 17 (Minutes-Board of Commissioners-June 21, 2005) 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 18 (Minutes-Board of Commissioners-June 21, 2005) 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 comme nteda boutWe ste rnKe ntuc kyUn iver 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. 19 (Minutes-Board of Commissioners-June 21, 2005) 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. 20 (Minutes-Board of Commissioners-June 21, 2005) ADOPTED: ______________________________________________ APPROVED: ______________________________________________ Mayor, Chairman of Board of Commissioners ATTEST: ______________________________________________ City Clerk Minutes prepared by City Clerk Katie Schaller 21

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 ori c di s tric tt o be known a st he “Che st nut -Ackerman LocalHi st oricDi str ict ” 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 ori cdi stri ctt obeknown a st he“Che stnut -Dodd Local Hi s tor icDi st rict ” 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.) 2 (Agenda-June 21, 2005) 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.) 3 (Agenda-June 21, 2005) 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 t i febyi mpr ovingitsge 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.) 4 (Agenda-June 21, 2005) 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.) 5 (Agenda-June 21, 2005) 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.) 6 (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.) 7 (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 8

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