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MINUTES of REGULAR MEETING of the BOARD of COMMISSIONERS of the CITY of BOWLING GREEN, KENTUCKY held MAY 1, 2007 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 May 1, 2007. Mayor Elaine N. Walker called the meeting to order. An invocation was given by Police Chaplain Don Dorris, and all present recited the Pledge of Allegiance. Assistant City Manager/City Clerk Katie Schaller called the roll, and the following members were present: Commissioner Brian “Slim” Nash, Commissioner Brian K. Strow, Commissioner Bruce Wilkerson, Commissioner Joe W. Denning and Mayor Elaine N. Walker. Absent: none. There was a full quorum of the Board of Commissioners. AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Field Office Director in Louisville Krista Mills, with the assistance of HUD’s Senior Counsel Bryant Applegate, presented the Robert L. Woodson, Jr. Award to the City for aggressively working to reduce regulatory barriers to affordable housing. Mayor Walker thanked Housing and Community Development Director Alice Burks and her staff for helping the City achieve this award. CITY MANAGER City Manager Kevin D. DeFebbo stated that items numbered 8 and 22 (Ordinance No. BG2007 - 16 and Municipal Order No. 2007 – 156) were withdrawn from the agenda. He 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. Motion was made by Wilkerson and seconded by Denning to convene in closed session following the regular meeting pursuant to KRS 61.810 (b). Walker called for roll call vote. ROLL CALL: Voting Yea: Nash, Strow, Wilkerson, Denning and Walker Voting Nay: None Motion to convene in closed session pursuant to KRS 61.810 (b) was approved by unanimous vote. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Minutes of Regular Meeting April 17, 2007 Minutes of the above-referenced meeting were distributed to the Board of Commissioners with the Agenda for their review. Motion was made by Nash and seconded by Strow 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, Strow, Wilkerson, Denning and Walker Voting Nay: None Motion to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of April 17, 2007 was approved by unanimous vote. *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-May 1, 2007) PUBLIC COMMENTS Kevin Eclls of 5950 Barren River Road presented a petition against a smoking ban. He stated that he considered such a ban to be a violation of his constitutional rights and that it would make smokers feel like second class citizens. He further stated that if the City approved a smoke-free ordinance, he would bring a class action suit against the Board of Commissioners. He suggested that the people should be the ones to make the decision and to vote on the issue. Mayor Walker clarified that in her research, she discovered that State statute prohibited placing such an item on a ballot for a public vote. Comm. Denning pointed out that, to date, the Board of Commissioners had not discussed an ordinance or any decision regarding the issue of a smoking ban. Vicky Gregory of 2803 Carriage Hill Drive spoke in support of the ban to address health concerns. She urged the Board to do the right thing by making Bowling Green a smoke-free community. Karen Litten of 1400 Apollo Court and owner of a local bowling alley expressed concern for the small businesses that would potentially be hurt by a smoking ban and she remarked that smoking was not the only cause of lung cancer. Tom Rogers of 9160 Barren River Road also spoke in favor of a smoke-free community. He commented that the Board could not please everyone, but that it needed to speak for those who could not speak for themselves. Linda Watts of 1465 Fairview-Boiling Springs Road stated that by choice she was a non- smoker, but that there were other dangers for people to consider than just the affects of second-hand smoke, such as obesity, asthma, extreme sports, etc. She suggested that everyone’s efforts should be placed on educating the community about the harmful affects of smoking and to let businesses regulate themselves. Rich Pringle of 800 Magnolia Street expressed concern for a water drainage problem which he wanted the City to fix, but was told the City did not have the money to fix individual issues. Mayor Walker requested that the City Manager look into the problem. Mr. DeFebbo agreed. Alton Miller of 474 Claremore Avenue expressed his support with the development of a smoke-free ordinance and remarked that fourteen other communities in Kentucky had already passed such an ordinance. John Bonaguro of 815 Ann Marie Court also expressed his support for being smoke-free because of the health concerns and requested that the community consider the issue. Mike Wilson of 51 Guy Miller Road stated that he opposed the smoking ban and provided copies of information that supported his position, including a written opinion of Kentucky Supreme Court Justice J. William Graves who declared such an act to be unconstitutional. Joseph Southworth of 316 13th Street and an employee at a local restaurant indicated that the smoking ban issue was about choice. He commented that if restaurants went smoke-free, then 2 (Minutes-Board of Commissioners-May 1, 2007) smokers would congregate at the front entrances and cause more exposure to second-hand smoke as other patrons would have to walk through the smoke to enter the establishment. He stated he opposed the ban. CONSENT AGENDA Mayor Walker requested if there were any items to be removed from the Consent Agenda prior to its consideration. With none, Assistant City Manager/City Clerk Katie Schaller read the summaries of each of the following items: MUNICIPAL ORDER NO. 2007 – 143 MUNICIPAL ORDER APPROVING THE APPOINTMENTS OF CHARLES T. HAYS, JEAN CHERRY, JAMES MARTENS AND HAROLD WILLS TO THE BOWLING GREEN AUDIT COMMITTEE MUNICIPAL ORDER NO. 2007 – 144 MUNICIPAL ORDER APPROVING THE APPOINTMENTS OF JOANNE POWELL AND COL. ROBERT E. SPILLER TO THE HOBSON HOUSE COMMISSION MUNICIPAL ORDER NO. 2007 – 145 MUNICIPAL ORDER APPROVING THE YEAR 4 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN OF THE CONSOLIDATED PLAN FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) ENTITLEMENT FUNDING AND AUTHORIZING ITS SUBMISSION TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT MUNICIPAL ORDER NO. 2007 – 146 MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF A GRANT APPLICATION FOR CONTINUATION OF THE FAMILY SELF SUFFICIENCY (FSS) PROGRAM COORDINATOR FUNDS AND HOMEOWNERSHIP COORDINATOR FUNDS TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT MUNICIPAL ORDER NO. 2007 – 147 MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF AN APPLICATION FOR HOUSING COUNSELING ASSISTANCE 3 (Minutes-Board of Commissioners-May 1, 2007) PROGRAM GRANT FUNDS Motion was made by Strow and seconded by Nash for acceptance of the Consent Agenda as presented. With no discussion, a roll call vote was taken. ROLL CALL: Voting Yea: Nash, Strow, Wilkerson, Denning and Walker Voting Nay: None Motion to accept the Consent Agenda as presented was approved by unanimous vote. REGULAR AGENDA ORDINANCE NO. BG2007 – 14 (Second Reading) ORDINANCE RELATING TO BUDGET AMENDMENT ORDINANCE APPROVING AMENDMENT NUMBER THREE TO THE CITY OF BOWLING GREEN, KENTUCKY ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2007 Title and summary of Ordinance No. BG2007 - 14 was read by the Assistant City Manager/City Clerk. Motion was made by Strow and seconded by Denning for second reading of said Ordinance. Mayor Walker asked for discussion, and with none, a roll call vote was taken. ROLL CALL: Voting Yea: Nash, Strow, Wilkerson, Denning and Walker Voting Nay: None Ordinance No. BG2007 - 14 was adopted by unanimous vote. ORDINANCE NO. BG2007 – 15 (Second Reading) ORDINANCE REZONING REAL ESTATE ORDINANCE REZONING A TRACT OF LAND CONTAINING 4.00 ACRES FROM RS-1A (SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL) TO OP-C (OFFICE PROFESSIONAL-COMMERCIAL) LOCATED AT 4655 RUSSELLVILLE ROAD, WITH BINDING ELEMENTS, PRESENTLY OWNED BY TRUSTEES FOR BOWLING GREEN CONGREGATION OF JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES Title and summary of Ordinance No. BG2007 - 15 was read by the Assistant City Manager/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: Nash, Strow, Wilkerson, Denning and Walker Voting Nay: None Ordinance No. BG2007 - 15 was adopted by unanimous vote. NOTE: Ordinance No. BG2007 – 16 rezoning a tract of land from HI (Heavy Industry) to RM-4 (Multi-Family Residential) located at 500 10th Avenue West, presently owned by Minit Mart Foods and La Hermosa Asamblea De Dios, as contract vendee, was previously withdrawn. 4 (Minutes-Board of Commissioners-May 1, 2007) ORDINANCE NO. BG2007 – 17 (Second Reading) ORDINANCE REZONING REAL ESTATE ORDINANCE REZONING A TRACT OF LAND CONTAINING 1.465 (+/-) ACRES FROM HB (HIGHWAY BUSINESS) TO LI (LIGHT INDUSTRY) LOCATED ON OLD LOUISVILLE ROAD, WITH BINDING ELEMENTS, PRESENTLY OWNED BY JOSEPH ALLEN AND CALVARY CHAPEL Title and summary of Ordinance No. BG2007 - 17 was read by the Assistant City Manager/City Clerk. Motion was made by Strow and seconded by Denning for second reading of said Ordinance. Mayor Walker asked for discussion, and with none, a roll call vote was taken. ROLL CALL: Voting Yea: Nash, Strow, Wilkerson, Denning and Walker Voting Nay: None Ordinance No. BG2007 - 17 was adopted by unanimous vote. ORDINANCE NO. BG2007 – 18 (Second Reading) ORDINANCE ANNEXING PROPERTY BY CONSENT ORDINANCE ANNEXING 11.23 ACRES OF PROPERTY LOCATED NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF CAVE MILL ROAD AND SMALLHOUSE ROAD, WITH PROPERTY PRESENTLY OWNED BY LEE COLEMAN AND JOANN COLEMAN, AND SAID TERRITORY BEING CONTIGUOUS TO EXISTING CITY LIMITS Title and summary of Ordinance No. BG2007 - 18 was read by the Assistant City Manager/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: Nash, Strow, Wilkerson, Denning and Walker Voting Nay: None Ordinance No. BG2007 - 18 was adopted by unanimous vote. ORDINANCE NO. BG2007 – 19 (Second Reading) ORDINANCE ANNEXING PROPERTY BY CONSENT ORDINANCE ANNEXING 44.09 ACRES OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 4917 RUSSELLVILLE ROAD AND 185 MEMPHIS JUNCTION ROAD, WITH PROPERTY PRESENTLY OWNED BY EDDIE BOGLE, AND SAID TERRITORY BEING CONTIGUOUS TO EXISTING CITY LIMITS Title and summary of Ordinance No. BG2007 - 19 was read by the Assistant City Manager/City Clerk. Motion was made by Nash and seconded by Denning for second reading of said Ordinance. With regard to a request for additional information about the surrounding property owners 5 (Minutes-Board of Commissioners-May 1, 2007) at the April 17, 2007 Board of Commissioners meeting, Comm. Nash confirmed that Mr. Bogle did not own any other property in the subdivision. Mayor Walker asked for discussion, and with none, a roll call vote was taken. ROLL CALL: Voting Yea: Nash, Strow, Wilkerson, Denning and Walker Voting Nay: None Ordinance No. BG2007 - 19 was adopted by unanimous vote. MUNICIPAL ORDER NO. 2007 – 148 MUNICIPAL ORDER APPROVING THE PROMOTIONS OF MICHAEL GLEN PRICE TO THE POSITION OF COMPANY COMMANDER AND JAMES DAVID SHUFFETT TO THE POSITION OF FIRE APPARATUS OPERATOR/EMT IN THE FIRE DEPARTMENT Summary of Municipal Order No. 2007 - 148 was read by the Assistant City Manager/City Clerk. Motion was made by Strow and seconded by Denning for consideration of said Municipal Order. DeFebbo commented about the administrative reorganization at the Fire Department. Fire Chief Greg Johnson reviewed the two recommended promotions and their qualifications. Mayor Walker asked for additional discussion, and with none, a roll call vote was taken. ROLL CALL: Voting Yea: Nash, Strow, Wilkerson, Denning and Walker Voting Nay: None Municipal Order No. 2007 - 148 was approved by unanimous vote. MUNICIPAL ORDER NO. 2007 – 149 MUNICIPAL ORDER APPROVING THE PROMOTION OF JOSHUA MERRITT HUGHES TO THE POSITION OF POLICE SERGEANT IN THE POLICE DEPARTMENT Summary of Municipal Order No. 2007 - 149 was read by the Assistant City Manager/City Clerk. Motion was made by Strow and seconded by Wilkerson for consideration of said Municipal Order. Police Chief Doug Hawkins reviewed the qualifications of the recommended promotion. Mayor Walker asked for additional discussion, and with none, a roll call vote was taken. ROLL CALL: Voting Yea: Nash, Strow, Wilkerson, Denning and Walker Voting Nay: None Municipal Order No. 2007 - 149 was approved by unanimous vote. MUNICIPAL ORDER NO. 2007 – 150 MUNICIPAL ORDER APPROVING THE PROBATIONARY APPOINTMENT OF JARED KYLE SKAGGS TO THE POSITION OF EQUIPMENT TECHNICIAN IN THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT, FLEET DIVISION Summary of Municipal Order No. 2007 - 150 was read by the Assistant City Manager/City Clerk. Motion was made by Wilkerson and seconded by Strow for consideration of said Municipal 6 (Minutes-Board of Commissioners-May 1, 2007) Order. DeFebbo reviewed the application process and the qualifications of the recommended applicant. Mayor Walker asked for additional discussion, and with none, a roll call vote was taken. ROLL CALL: Voting Yea: Nash, Strow, Wilkerson, Denning and Walker Voting Nay: None Municipal Order No. 2007 - 150 was approved by unanimous vote. MUNICIPAL ORDER NO. 2007 – 151 MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING AND ACCEPTING BID #2007-57 FOR PUBLIC TRANSIT SERVICES AND APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH COMMUNITY ACTION OF SOUTHERN KENTUCKY, INC Summary of Municipal Order No. 2007 - 151 was read by the Assistant City Manager/City Clerk. Motion was made by Wilkerson and seconded by Strow for consideration of said Municipal Order. DeFebbo commented about his recent ride on the public transit and recommended approval of the contract as there were a number of people dependent on this service. Community Action of Southern Kentucky Executive Director Cheryl Allen described the services and increased ridership over the past year. Mr. DeFebbo stated that the strategic plan, funded in this year’s budget, would be presented to the Board at a future meeting. Comm. Denning commented about the success of the transit system. Comm. Strow commended Community Action for increasing its riders; however, he mentioned that he would like to see a decrease in the total operational cost per trip. Mayor Walker stated that there were no incentives to use public transportation, which was more affordable then all the costs associated with use of a private vehicle. She indicated that she would continue working with other organizations to address traffic congestion. Mayor Walker asked for additional discussion, and with none, a roll call vote was taken. ROLL CALL: Voting Yea: Nash, Strow, Wilkerson, Denning and Walker Voting Nay: None Municipal Order No. 2007 - 151 was approved by unanimous vote. MUNICIPAL ORDER NO. 2007 – 152 MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING AND ACCEPTING BID #2007-56 FOR THE INSTALLATION OF LAMPKIN PARK LIGHTING (PROJECT 1) FOR THE PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT FROM KNIGHT ELECTRIC OF RUSSELLVILLE, KENTUCKY IN THE AMOUNT OF $64,750, REJECTING ALL REMAINING BIDS AND AUTHORIZING THE PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT TO COMPLETE THE LOVER’S LANE SOCCER COMPLEX LIGHTING (PROJECT 2) IN-HOUSE Summary of Municipal Order No. 2007 - 152 was read by the Assistant City Manager/City Clerk. Motion was made by Strow and seconded by Denning for consideration of said Municipal Order. DeFebbo noted that the bid had been separated into two projects as a way to reduce costs and to complete one project in-house, and he recommended the bid award for Project 1. Parks and Recreation Director Ernie Gouvas explained the differences between the two light installation projects 7 (Minutes-Board of Commissioners-May 1, 2007) and the need for a licensed contactor to perform the work at Lampkin Park. Mayor Walker asked for additional discussion, and with none, a roll call vote was taken. ROLL CALL: Voting Yea: Nash, Strow, Wilkerson, Denning and Walker Voting Nay: None Municipal Order No. 2007 - 152 was approved by unanimous vote. MUNICIPAL ORDER NO. 2007 – 153 MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING AND ACCEPTING BID #2007-64 FOR AN AGREEMENT WITH PARK STREET PARTNERS D/B/A URGENTCARE AND CORPCARE TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE MEDICAL SERVICES (PHYSICALS AND MEDICAL TESTING) FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008 IN THE AMOUNT OF $55,670 Summary of Municipal Order No. 2007 - 153 was read by the Assistant City Manager/City Clerk. Motion was made by Strow and seconded by Wilkerson for consideration of said Municipal Order. DeFebbo recommended the bid award to provide City required physicals for new hires and other various medical services. Human Resources and Risk Management Director Michele Tolbert indicated that although there was an evaluation process, this recommendation was also the lowest bid received. Mayor Walker asked for additional discussion, and with none, a roll call vote was taken. ROLL CALL: Voting Yea: Nash, Strow, Wilkerson, Denning and Walker Voting Nay: None Municipal Order No. 2007 - 153 was approved by unanimous vote. MUNICIPAL ORDER NO. 2007 – 154 MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING AND ACCEPTING BID #2007-53 FOR AN AGREEMENT WITH HUMANA RELATING TO MANAGED HEALTH CARE AND CLAIMS ADMINISTRATION SERVICES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008 Summary of Municipal Order No. 2007 - 154 was read by the Assistant City Manager/City Clerk. Motion was made by Strow and seconded by Denning for consideration of said Municipal Order. Comm. Wilkerson made a motion, seconded by Strow, to amend Municipal Order No. 2007 - 154 to add the approval of life, accidental death and dismemberment benefits from The Standard Insurance Company. With no discussion, a roll call vote was taken regarding the amendment. ROLL CALL: Voting Yea: Nash, Strow, Wilkerson, Denning and Walker Voting Nay: None Motion to amend Municipal Order No. 2007 - 154 was approved by unanimous vote. MUNICIPAL ORDER NO. 2007 – 154 (As Amended) MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING AND ACCEPTING BID #2007-53 FOR AN AGREEMENT WITH HUMANA RELATING TO MANAGED HEALTH CARE AND CLAIMS ADMINISTRATION SERVICES AND THE STANDARD INSURANCE COMPANY TO 8 (Minutes-Board of Commissioners-May 1, 2007) PROVIDE LIFE, ACCIDENTAL DEATH AND DISMEMBERMENT BENEFITS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008 DeFebbo reviewed the directive that he was given to address medical services and the ability to provide savings in several areas, including the doubling of the life insurance benefit provided to employees. Human Resources and Risk Management Director Michele Tolbert stated that the recommendations were discussed earlier at the work session. Mayor Walker asked for additional discussion, and with none, a roll call vote was taken regarding consideration of the amended Municipal Order. ROLL CALL: Voting Yea: Nash, Strow, Wilkerson, Denning and Walker Voting Nay: None Municipal Order No. 2007 - 154 as amended was approved by unanimous vote. MUNICIPAL ORDER NO. 2007 – 155 MUNICIPAL ORDER APPROVING BIDS SOLICITED IN RESPONSE TO BID #2007-61 FOR THE SLOAN CONVENTION CENTER MOISTURE REMEDIATION PROJECT IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $334,110 Summary of Municipal Order No. 2007 - 155 was read by the Assistant City Manager/City Clerk. Motion was made by Strow and seconded by Denning for consideration of said Municipal Order. DeFebbo noted that the Convention Center Corporation met earlier in the day to approve this recommendation. Mayor Walker asked for additional discussion, and with none, a roll call vote was taken. ROLL CALL: Voting Yea: Nash, Strow, Wilkerson, Denning and Walker Voting Nay: None Municipal Order No. 2007 - 155 was approved by unanimous vote. ORDINANCE NO. BG2007 – 20 (First Reading) ORDINANCE REZONING REAL ESTATE ORDINANCE REZONING A TRACT OF LAND CONTAINING 3.689 (+/-) ACRES FROM AG (AGRICULTURE) TO HB (HIGHWAY BUSINESS) LOCATED AT 3219 NASHVILLE ROAD, PRESENTLY OWNED BY HILLVUE HEIGHTS BAPTIST CHURCH, INC. Title and summary of Ordinance No. BG2007 - 20 was read by the Assistant City Manager/City Clerk. Motion was made by Wilkerson and seconded by Strow for first reading of said Ordinance. Recently appointed City-County Planning Commission Director Steve Hunter reviewed the recommended rezoning. Mayor Walker asked for additional discussion, and with none, a roll call vote was taken. ROLL CALL: Voting Yea: Nash, Strow, Wilkerson, Denning and Walker Voting Nay: None First reading of Ordinance No. BG2007 - 20 was approved by unanimous vote. 9 (Minutes-Board of Commissioners-May 1, 2007) RESOLUTION NO. 2007 – 3 RESOLUTION ENCOURAGING THE CITY OF BOWLING GREEN TO BE A BICYCLE-FRIENDLY COMMUNITY Summary of Resolution No. 2007 - 3 was read by the Assistant City Manager/City Clerk. Motion was made by Denning and seconded by Wilkerson for consideration of said Resolution. Mayor Walker stated that she and Comm. Strow co-sponsored this Resolution which was discussed at the work session earlier in the day. Sara Shiply Hiles, member of the Bowling Green League of Bicyclists, thanked the Board for its support and Police Chief Doug Hawkins for volunteering to be the liaison from the City. Mayor Walker asked for additional discussion, and with none, a roll call vote was taken. ROLL CALL: Voting Yea: Nash, Strow, Wilkerson, Denning and Walker Voting Nay: None Resolution No. 2007 - 3 was approved by unanimous vote. NOTE: Municipal Order No. 2007 – 156 authorizing the creation of a checking account at US Bank for the City's occupational withholdings lockbox deposit was previously withdrawn. MUNICIPAL ORDER NO. 2007 – 157 MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING THE EXTENSION AND AMENDMENT TO THE TRANSFER STATION LEASE/OPERATION AGREEMENT WITH REPUBLIC SERVICES OF KENTUCKY, LLC D/B/A MONARCH ENVIRONMENTAL OF BOWLING GREEN, KENTUCKY FOR THE PERIOD AUGUST 1, 2007 TO JULY 31, 2008 Summary of Municipal Order No. 2007 - 157 was read by the Assistant City Manager/City Clerk. Motion was made by Denning and seconded by Strow for consideration of said Municipal Order. DeFebbo indicated that the Transfer Station property would eventually be needed by Bowling Green Municipal Utilities (BGMU) for an expansion of its wastewater treatment plant. He recommended extending the lease agreement in order for Monarch to continue its use of the Station until BGMU was ready to start its expansion. Mayor Walker asked for additional discussion, and with none, a roll call vote was taken. ROLL CALL: Voting Yea: Nash, Strow, Wilkerson, Denning and Walker Voting Nay: None Municipal Order No. 2007 - 157 was approved by unanimous vote. MUNICIPAL ORDER NO. 2007 – 158 MUNICIPAL ORDER DEDICATING AND NAMING THE NEW BOWLING GREEN RECREATION CENTER GYMNASIUM LOCATED ON COLLEGE STREET “THE KUMMER/LITTLE RECREATION CENTER” IN HONOR OF DR. WILLIAM “BIFF” KUMMER AND DR. ALTON LITTLE 10 (Minutes-Board of Commissioners-May 1, 2007) Summary of Municipal Order No. 2007 - 158 was read by the Assistant City Manager/City Clerk. Motion was made by Denning and seconded by Strow for consideration of said Municipal Order. DeFebbo commented about the ability to recognize individuals who have contributed to the community. Parks and Recreation Director Ernie Gouvas stated that the Parks Advisory Board recommended the dedication. Mayor Walker asked for additional discussion, and with none, a roll call vote was taken. ROLL CALL: Voting Yea: Nash, Strow, Wilkerson, Denning and Walker Voting Nay: None Municipal Order No. 2007 - 158 was approved by unanimous vote. RECOGNITIONS Mayor Walker recognized Parks and Recreation Director Ernie Gouvas who was recently inducted into the Bowling Green High School Hall of Fame and City Engineer Jeff Lashlee who received the Kentucky Society of Professional Engineers Government Achievement Award. CLOSED SESSION Following a brief recess to clear the Commission Chamber, the Board of Commissioners met in closed session pursuant to KRS 61.810 (b) as previously approved. RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION Once all discussion concluded in closed session, the Board of Commissioners reconvened in open session to consider action. Motion was made by Strow and seconded by Wilkerson to add Municipal Order No. 2007 – 159 to the agenda for consideration. With no discussion, a roll call vote was taken. ROLL CALL: Voting Yea: Nash, Strow, Wilkerson, Denning and Walker Voting Nay: None Motion to add Municipal Order No. 2007 – 159 to the agenda was approved by unanimous vote. MUNICIPAL ORDER NO. 2007 – 159 MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF PROPERTY BELONGING TO WESTERN KENTUCKY CLEANERS, INC. RELATED TO THE CIRCUS SQUARE PROJECT Summary of Municipal Order No. 2007 - 159 was read by the Assistant City Manager/City Clerk. Motion was made by Strow and seconded by Wilkerson 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, Strow, Wilkerson, Denning and Walker Voting Nay: None Municipal Order No. 2007 - 159 was approved by unanimous vote. 11 (Minutes-Board of Commissioners-May 1, 2007) ADJOURNMENT Once all discussion concluded in closed session and there being no further business to come before the Board of Commissioners, at approximately 8:40 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 by U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development representatives regarding affordable housing; 2) a proposal for a “Bicycle Friendly Community”; and 3) the medical services recommendation. ADOPTED: ______________________________________________ APPROVED: ______________________________________________ Mayor, Chairman of Board of Commissioners ATTEST: ______________________________________________ City Clerk Minutes prepared by Assistant City Manager/City Clerk Katie Schaller 12