Board of Commissioners

MINUTES of SPECIAL MEETING of the BOARD of COMMISSIONERS of the CITY of BOWLING GREEN, KENTUCKY held NOVEMBER 28, 2006 The Board of Commissioners of the City of Bowling Green, Kentucky met in special session at The Historic L&N Depot, 401 Kentucky Street, Bowling Green, Kentucky at 9:30 a.m. on November 28, 2006. Mayor Elaine N. Walker called the meeting to order. Assistant City Manager/City Clerk Katie Schaller called the roll, and the following members were present: Commissioner Brian “Slim” Nash, Commissioner 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. CITY MANAGER City Manager Kevin D. DeFebbo reviewed the selection process undertaken to appoint a new Chief of Fire for the City of Bowling Green. He indicated that there were three internal candidates and that it was a difficult decision. Mr. DeFebbo stated that his recommendation was to promote Assistant Fire Chief Greg Johnson to the position of Chief of Fire to be effective December 1, 2006. Mayor Walker commented about the long history of leadership in the Fire Department, recognizing former Fire Chiefs Vindell Webster and Gerry Brown, and Interim Fire Chief Walter Jordan, who were all in attendance. She stated that she entrusted Mr. Johnson with the leadership of the department. MUNICIPAL ORDER NO. 2006 – 283 MUNICIPAL ORDER APPROVING THE PROMOTION OF GREGORY ALLEN JOHNSON TO FIRE CHIEF, FIRE DEPARTMENT Summary of Municipal Order No. 2006 – 283 was read by the Assistant City Manager/City Clerk. Motion was made by Simpson and seconded by Nash for consideration of said Municipal Order. With no discussion, a roll call vote was taken. ROLL CALL: Voting Yea: Nash, Simpson, Strow, Alcott and Walker Voting Nay: None Municipal Order No. 2006 - 283 was approved by unanimous vote. Interim Fire Chief Walter Jordan pinned Mr. Johnson with the official Chief of Fire rank. Incoming Chief of Fire Johnson made a few remarks thanking everyone for being in attendance, and especially his family. He commented that the Bowling Green Fire Department has been recognized as an outstanding department, not only in the state, but nationally as well. He stated that he looked forward and felt challenged to lead the department into the future. ADJOURNMENT This being a special meeting and with no further business to come before the Board of Commissioners, at approximately 9:45 a.m., Mayor Walker declared this meeting adjourned. *Note: Minutes are a summary of the discussions. (Minutes-Board of Commissioners-November 28, 2006) ADOPTED: ______________________________________________ APPROVED: ______________________________________________ Mayor Pro Tem, Chairman of Board of Commissioners ATTEST: ______________________________________________ City Clerk Minutes prepared by Assistant City Manager/City Clerk Katie Schaller 2