Board of Commissioners

MINUTES of REGULAR MEETING of the BOARD of COMMISSIONERS of the CITY of BOWLING GREEN, KENTUCKY held JANUARY 17, 2006 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 January 17, 2006. 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 thefollowi ngme mbe rswe repr esent: Commi ssi onerBr ian“Sl i m”Na sh,Commi ssioner Delane Simpson, Commissioner Brian K. Strow, Commissioner Mark D. Alcott and Mayor Elaine N. Walker. Absent: none. There was a full quorum of the Board of Commissioners. PUBLIC COMMENTS Jim Duffer of 516 Chestnut Street expressed concerns regarding statements and actions made by Board members regarding issues raised in the public opinion survey regarding traffic and air quality, and WBKO survey results regarding interest in a ballpark. He also remarked of code issues in his neighborhood that have not been resolved. Former City Commissioner Jim Bullington provided an update to his investigation into the Convention Center Corporation and misappropriated funds. He suggested that the Board should consider seeking reimbursements from individuals involved and requested further discussion in closed session. The Board agreed to review the report Mr. Bullington prepared and to discuss the issue at the February 7, 2006 meeting. CITY MANAGER City Manager Kevin D. DeFebbo mentioned that the Department Heads held a retreat January 11-12, 2006 at Barren River State Park as part of the budget planning process. Mr. DeFebbo requested a closed session for the purpose of discussion that might lead to the appointment, discipline ordi smissalofa ni ndividuale mpl oyeewi thoutr estrict ingt hate mpl oyee’sr ighttoapub lich earingi f requested. Motion was made by Alcott and seconded by Simpson to convene in closed session following the regular meeting pursuant to KRS 61.810(f). Walker called for roll call vote. ROLL CALL: Voting Yea: Nash, Simpson, Strow, Alcott and Walker Voting Nay: None Motion to convene in closed session pursuant to KRS 61.810(f) was approved by unanimous vote. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Minutes of Regular Meeting January 3, 2006 Minutes of the above-referenced meeting were distributed to the Board of Commissioners with the Agenda for their review. Motion was made by Alcott and seconded by Nash to approve said minutes as written. Mayor Walker asked for discussion, and with none, a roll call vote was taken. ROLL CALL: Voting Yea: Nash, Simpson, Strow, Alcott and Walker Voting Nay: None *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-January 17, 2006) Motion to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of January 3, 2006 was approved by unanimous vote. MUNICIPAL ORDER NO. 2006 –6 MUNICIPAL ORDER APPROVING THE REAPPOINTMENT OF GAYLA WARNER AND THE APPOINTMENT OF DR. LOU-ANN CROUTHER TO THE BOWLING GREEN PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES Summary of Municipal Order No. 2006 - 6 was read by City Clerk Katie Schaller. 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: Nash, Simpson, Strow, Alcott and Walker Voting Nay: None Municipal Order No. 2006 - 6 was approved by unanimous vote. MUNICIPAL ORDER NO. 2006 –7 MUNICIPAL ORDER APPROVING THE REAPPOINTMENT OF RETTA E. POE AND THE APPOINTMENTS OF DONALD C. BROWN, JR. AND INGRID WOODS TO THE CITY OF BOWLING GREEN BOARD OF ETHICS Summary of Municipal Order No. 2006 - 7 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: Nash, Simpson, Strow, Alcott and Walker Voting Nay: None Municipal Order No. 2006 - 7 was approved by unanimous vote. MUNICIPAL ORDER NO. 2006 –8 MUNICIPAL ORDER APPROVING THE APPOINTMENT OF RODNEY ROGERS TO THE CONTRACTORS LICENSING BOARD Summary of Municipal Order No. 2006 - 8 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 additional discussion, and with none, a roll call vote was taken. ROLL CALL: Voting Yea: Nash, Simpson, Strow, Alcott and Walker Voting Nay: None Municipal Order No. 2006 - 8 was approved by unanimous vote. 2 (Minutes-Board of Commissioners-January 17, 2006) MUNICIPAL ORDER NO. 2006 –9 MUNICIPAL ORDER APPROVING THE APPOINTMENTS OF SUE PARRIGIN AND MONICA BURKE TO THE ADMINISTRATIVE APPEALS BOARD Summary of Municipal Order No. 2006 - 9 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 additional discussion, and with none, a roll call vote was taken. ROLL CALL: Voting Yea: Nash, Simpson, Strow, Alcott and Walker Voting Nay: None Municipal Order No. 2006 - 9 was approved by unanimous vote. MUNICIPAL ORDER NO. 2006 –10 MUNICIPAL ORDER APPROVING THE NOMINATION OF CITY MANAGER KEVIN D. DEFEBBO TO SERVE ON THE INTER- MODAL TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY, INC. BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF HIS NOMINATION TO THE WARREN COUNTY JUDGE EXECUTIVE Summary of Municipal Order No. 2006 - 10 was read by the City Clerk. Mayor Walker indicated that this was the first step to ensure compliance with the interlocal cooperation agreement. There was discussion regarding how the appointments to the ITA board are to be made. 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: Nash, Simpson, Strow, Alcott and Walker Voting Nay: None Municipal Order No. 2006 - 10 was approved by unanimous vote. MUNICIPAL ORDER NO. 2006 –11 MUNICIPAL ORDER DECLARING PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1334 CLAY STREET SURPLUS PROPERTY AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A DEED CONVEYING PROPERTY AT 1334 CLAY STREET TO THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF BOWLING GREEN Summary of Municipal Order No. 2006 - 11 was read by the City Clerk. Mayor Walker announced that the Housing Authority already had a buyer for the house once it is relocated. Housing and Community Development Director Alice Burks responded to questions regarding the property transfer, relocation of the house currently on Western Kentucky University property and the benefits of homeownership. 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. 3 (Minutes-Board of Commissioners-January 17, 2006) ROLL CALL: Voting Yea: Nash, Simpson, Strow, Alcott and Walker Voting Nay: None Municipal Order No. 2006 - 11 was approved by unanimous vote. CLOSED SESSION Following a brief recess to clear the Chamber, the Board of Commissioners met in closed session pursuant to KRS 61.810(f) as previously approved. ADJOURNMENT Once all discussion conclude in closed session and there being no further business to come before the Board of Commissioners, at approximately 8:10 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) project update regarding the Carver Center and Lee Square neighborhood park, and (2) the agency funding process for Fiscal Year 2007. ADOPTED: ______________________________________________ APPROVED: ______________________________________________ Mayor, Chairman of Board of Commissioners ATTEST: ______________________________________________ City Clerk Minutes prepared by City Clerk Katie Schaller 4