Board of Commissioners

MINUTES of REGULAR MEETING of the BOARD of COMMISSIONERS of the CITY of BOWLING GREEN, KENTUCKY held JUNE 3, 2014 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 3, 2014. Mayor Bruce Wilkerson called the meeting to order. An invocation was given by Commissioner Bill Waltrip, 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 Melinda M. Hill, Commissioner Bill Waltrip, Commissioner Rick Williams, Commissioner Joe W. Denning and Mayor Bruce Wilkerson. Absent: none. There was a full quorum of the Board of Commissioners. CITY MANAGER City Manager Kevin D. DeFebbo requested a closed session for the purpose of discussion about proposed and pending litigation against the City, discussion which might lead to the discipline or dismissal of an individual employee without restricting that employee’s right to a public hearing if requested, and discussions concerning a specific proposal as open discussions would jeopardize the siting of the business. Motion was made by Hill and seconded by Waltrip to convene in closed session following the regular meeting pursuant to KRS 61.810 (1) (c), (f) and (g). Mayor Wilkerson called for roll call vote. ROLL CALL: Voting Yea: Hill, Waltrip, Williams, Denning and Wilkerson Voting Nay: None Motion to convene in closed session pursuant to KRS 61.810 (1) (c), (f) and (g) was approved by unanimous vote. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Minutes of Regular Meeting May 20, 2014 Minutes of the above-referenced meeting were distributed to the Board of Commissioners with the Agenda for their review. Motion was made by Hill and seconded by Waltrip to approve said minutes as written. Mayor Wilkerson asked for discussion, and with none, a roll call vote was taken. ROLL CALL: Voting Yea: Hill, Waltrip, Williams, Denning and Wilkerson Voting Nay: None Motion to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of May 20, 2014 was approved by unanimous vote. PUBLIC COMMENTS Mayor Wilkerson opened the floor for any public comments and there were none. REGULAR AGENDA ORDINANCE NO. BG2014 – 9 (Second Reading) ORDINANCE REZONING REAL ESTATE *Note: Minutes are a summary of the discussions; a video recording of this entire meeting is maintained by the Office of City Clerk. (Minutes-Board of Commissioners-June 3, 2014) ORDINANCE REZONING A TRACT OF LAND CONTAINING 17.22 ACRES FROM AG (AGRICULTURE) TO HB (HIGHWAY BUSINESS) LOCATED AT 5756 RUSSELLVILLE ROAD, PRESENTLY OWNED BY BURKE FAMILY, LLC Title and summary of Ordinance No. BG2014 - 9 was read by the Assistant City Manager/City Clerk. Motion was made by Hill and seconded by Denning for second reading of said Ordinance. Mayor Wilkerson asked for discussion, and with none, a roll call vote was taken. ROLL CALL: Voting Yea: Hill, Waltrip, Williams, Denning and Wilkerson Voting Nay: None Ordinance No. BG2014 - 9 was adopted by unanimous vote. ORDINANCE NO. BG2014 – 10 (Second Reading) ORDINANCE REZONING REAL ESTATE ORDINANCE REZONING A TRACT OF LAND CONTAINING +/- 0.23 ACRE FROM HB (HIGHWAY BUSINESS) TO RM-4 (MULTI- FAMILY RESIDENTIAL) LOCATED AT 1504 PARKSIDE DRIVE, PRESENTLY OWNED BY GABRIEL WEAVER, JOHN HAMMERS AND ZACHERY WILLIAMS Title and summary of Ordinance No. BG2014 - 10 was read by the Assistant City Manager/City Clerk. Motion was made by Waltrip and seconded by Hill for second reading of said Ordinance. Mayor Wilkerson asked for discussion, and with none, a roll call vote was taken. ROLL CALL: Voting Yea: Hill, Waltrip, Williams, Denning and Wilkerson Voting Nay: None Ordinance No. BG2014 - 10 was adopted by unanimous vote. ORDINANCE NO. BG2014 – 11 (Second Reading) ORDINANCE AMENDING CODE OF ORDINANCES ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 23 (WATER AND SEWER) OF THE CITY OF BOWLING GREEN CODE OF ORDINANCES AS PROPOSED BY BOWLING GREEN MUNICIPAL UTILITIES (BGMU) AND TO MAKE OTHER ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES Title and summary of Ordinance No. BG2014 - 11 was read by the Assistant City Manager/City Clerk. Motion was made by Williams and seconded by Hill for second reading of said Ordinance. Mayor Wilkerson asked for discussion, and with none, a roll call vote was taken. ROLL CALL: Voting Yea: Hill, Waltrip, Williams, Denning and Wilkerson Voting Nay: None Ordinance No. BG2014 - 11 was adopted by unanimous vote. 2 (Minutes-Board of Commissioners-June 3, 2014) ORDINANCE NO. BG2014 – 13 (Second Reading) ORDINANCE AMENDING CODE OF ORDINANCES ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTERS 5 (ANIMALS), 6 (BUILDING REGULATIONS), 8 (CEMETERIES), 13 (HEALTH), 15 (BUSINESS AND GENERAL REGULATIONS), 21 (STREETS AND SIDEWALKS), 26 (PUBLIC TREES) AND 28 (FLOOD DAMAGE PREVENTION) OF THE CITY OF BOWLING GREEN CODE OF ORDINANCES TO MOVE CIVIL CITATION ENFORCEMENT PROCEEDINGS TO CHAPTER 2 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES AND TO MAKE OTHER ADMINISTRATIVE AMENDMENTS Title and summary of Ordinance No. BG2014 - 13 was read by the Assistant City Manager/City Clerk. Motion was made by Hill and seconded by Williams for second reading of said Ordinance. Mayor Wilkerson commented this item related to the hearing structure for civil violations and was also associated with Ordinance No. BG2014 – 12 which had been tabled at the previous meeting and was expected to be brought off the table for further consideration in July. With no other discussion, a roll call vote was taken. ROLL CALL: Voting Yea: Hill, Waltrip, Williams, Denning and Wilkerson Voting Nay: None Ordinance No. BG2014 - 13 was adopted by unanimous vote. MUNICIPAL ORDER NO. 2014 – 100 MUNICIPAL ORDER APPROVING THE APPOINTMENT OF SARAH GRISE TO THE BOWLING GREEN MUNICIPAL UTILITIES BOARD Summary of Municipal Order No. 2014 - 100 was read by the Assistant City Manager/City Clerk. Motion was made by Hill and seconded by Williams for consideration of said Municipal Order. Mayor Wilkerson noted this item and the next three were related to new board appointments. He thanked those who had previously served on each board and expressed his appreciation for the willingness of each new member to serve. With no additional discussion, a roll call vote was taken. ROLL CALL: Voting Yea: Hill, Waltrip, Williams, Denning and Wilkerson Voting Nay: None Municipal Order No. 2014 - 100 was approved by unanimous vote. MUNICIPAL ORDER NO. 2014 – 101 MUNICIPAL ORDER APPROVING THE APPOINTMENTS OF DOUG MARTENS AND DEAN WARREN TO THE CITY-COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION OF WARREN COUNTY Summary of Municipal Order No. 2014 - 101 was read by the Assistant City Manager/City Clerk. Motion was made by Hill and seconded by Williams for consideration of said Municipal 3 (Minutes-Board of Commissioners-June 3, 2014) Order. Mayor Wilkerson again thanked those who have served and welcomed the new members coming on board. With no other discussion, a roll call vote was taken. ROLL CALL: Voting Yea: Hill, Waltrip, Williams, Denning and Wilkerson Voting Nay: None Municipal Order No. 2014 - 101 was approved by unanimous vote. MUNICIPAL ORDER NO. 2014 – 102 MUNICIPAL ORDER APPROVING THE APPOINTMENT OF CHRISTINE FOSTER TO THE BOARD OF PARK COMMISSIONERS Summary of Municipal Order No. 2014 - 102 was read by the Assistant City Manager/City Clerk. Motion was made by Hill and seconded by Williams for consideration of said Municipal Order. Mayor Wilkerson recognized Ms. Foster who was in attendance, and after which, a roll call vote was taken. ROLL CALL: Voting Yea: Hill, Waltrip, Williams, Denning and Wilkerson Voting Nay: None Municipal Order No. 2014 - 102 was approved by unanimous vote. MUNICIPAL ORDER NO. 2014 – 103 MUNICIPAL ORDER APPROVING THE APPOINTMENT OF BRIAN V. ALLEN TO THE BOWLING GREEN AREA CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU (CVB) Summary of Municipal Order No. 2014 - 103 was read by the Assistant City Manager/City Clerk. Motion was made by Hill and seconded by Denning for consideration of said Municipal Order. Mayor Wilkerson explained the process for selecting a name from a list submitted by the CVB. With no additional discussion, a roll call vote was taken. ROLL CALL: Voting Yea: Hill, Waltrip, Williams, Denning and Wilkerson Voting Nay: None Municipal Order No. 2014 - 103 was approved by unanimous vote. MUNICIPAL ORDER NO. 2014 – 104 MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING AND ACCEPTING THE EMERGENCY AND SOLE SOURCE ACQUISITION TO PURCHASE AND PLANT LATITUDE 36 HYBRID BERMUDA GRASS FROM GRASSMASTER SOD FARMS OF PATOKA, INDIANA IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $40,000 Summary of Municipal Order No. 2014 - 104 was read by the Assistant City Manager/City Clerk. Motion was made by Hill and seconded by Williams for consideration of said Municipal Order. DeFebbo explained that due to the extraordinarily cold winter, some of the Bermuda grass in the fairways at CrossWinds Golf Course and at Lovers Lane Soccer Complex suffered significant damage, referred to as “winter kill”. In order to address the problem quickly, he recommended 4 (Minutes-Board of Commissioners-June 3, 2014) approval of the emergency and sole source acquisition. Parks/Golf Maintenance Superintendent Tony Whitmer responded to questions about the impact to the play surface from the winter kill and expectations to remedy the situation. Mayor Wilkerson asked for additional discussion, and with none, a roll call vote was taken. ROLL CALL: Voting Yea: Hill, Waltrip, Williams, Denning and Wilkerson Voting Nay: None Municipal Order No. 2014 - 104 was approved by unanimous vote. MUNICIPAL ORDER NO. 2014 – 105 MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING PUBLIC SAFETY SOFTWARE SUBSCRIPTION SERVICES FROM INFOR PUBLIC SECTOR, INC. (FORMERLY ENROUTE EMERGENCY SYSTEMS) IN THE AMOUNT OF $67,879.05 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2015 Summary of Municipal Order No. 2014 – 105 was read by the Assistant City Manager/City Clerk. Motion was made by Hill and seconded by Waltrip for consideration of said Municipal Order. DeFebbo recommended approval of ongoing maintenance services to support the public safety systems. Mayor Wilkerson asked for additional discussion, and with none, a roll call vote was taken. ROLL CALL: Voting Yea: Hill, Waltrip, Williams, Denning and Wilkerson Voting Nay: None Municipal Order No. 2014 - 105 was approved by unanimous vote. MUNICIPAL ORDER NO. 2014 – 106 MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING AND ACCEPTING BID #2014-32 FOR INFRASTRUCTURE EQUIPMENT FOR THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES (NCS) BUILDING FROM JBK NETWORK CONSULTING OF BOWLING GREEN, KENTUCKY, NEW TECH SOLUTIONS OF FREMONT, CALIFORNIA AND INSIGHT PUBLIC SECTOR OF TEMPE, ARIZONA IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $45,398.40 Summary of Municipal Order No. 2014 - 106 was read by the Assistant City Manager/City Clerk. Motion was made by Hill and seconded by Waltrip for consideration of said Municipal Order. DeFebbo noted construction was underway at 707 E. Main and encouraged Board members to visit the site. He reviewed and recommended the purchase and installation of the necessary infrastructure to support the operations for NCS once the department moves to that location. Mayor Wilkerson asked for additional discussion, and with none, a roll call vote was taken. ROLL CALL: Voting Yea: Hill, Waltrip, Williams, Denning and Wilkerson Voting Nay: None Municipal Order No. 2014 - 106 was approved by unanimous vote. MUNICIPAL ORDER NO. 2014 – 107 MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING AND ACCEPTING BID #2014-24 FOR AN AGREEMENT WITH OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH 5 (Minutes-Board of Commissioners-June 3, 2014) PROFESSIONALS (OHP) TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE MEDICAL SERVICES (PHYSICALS AND MEDICAL TESTING) Summary of Municipal Order No. 2014 - 107 was read by the Assistant City Manager/City Clerk. Motion was made by Waltrip and seconded by Hill for consideration of said Municipal Order. At the City Manager’s request, Human Resources and Risk Management Director Mike Grubbs reviewed the request for proposals (RFP) to contract various medical services, and he outlined the evaluation criteria and process to select the best proposal. Commissioner Williams remarked the committee did a very thorough job with its investigation. Mayor Wilkerson asked for additional discussion, and with none, a roll call vote was taken. ROLL CALL: Voting Yea: Hill, Waltrip, Williams, Denning and Wilkerson Voting Nay: None Municipal Order No. 2014 - 107 was approved by unanimous vote. ORDINANCE NO. BG2014 – 14 (First Reading) ORDINANCE ADOPTING ANNUAL CITY BUDGET ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE CITY OF BOWLING GREEN, KENTUCKY ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 2014 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2015, BY ESTIMATING REVENUES AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE OPERATION OF CITY GOVERNMENT Title and summary of Ordinance No. BG2014 - 14 was read by the Assistant City Manager/City Clerk. Motion was made by Waltrip and seconded by Denning for first reading of said Ordinance. DeFebbo recounted the budget recommendation was presented at the last work session and essentially sought to live within our means and address a number of public goals set by the Board. He also noted the budget included increases for paving, sidewalks and road system improvements. Mayor Wilkerson confirmed there was no new taxes and no new debt. He commended staff for all their work. He also stated he was greatly impressed with the information provided and was looking forward to a good fiscal year. With no other discussion, a roll call vote was taken. ROLL CALL: Voting Yea: Hill, Waltrip, Williams, Denning and Wilkerson Voting Nay: None First reading of Ordinance No. BG2014 - 14 was approved by unanimous vote. ORDINANCE NO. BG2014 – 15 (First Reading) ORDINANCE RELATING TO CLASSIFICATION/PAY SCHEDULES ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION/PAY SCHEDULES “G” FOR GENERAL CLASSIFIED, “S” FOR PROTECTIVE / SWORN, “D” FOR DEPARTMENT HEAD / MANAGEMENT, AND “U” FOR UNCLASSIFIED PART-TIME EMPLOYEES, AND AUTHORIZING PAY INCREASES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2015 6 (Minutes-Board of Commissioners-June 3, 2014) Title and summary of Ordinance No. BG2014 - 15 was read by the Assistant City Manager/City Clerk. Motion was made by Hill and seconded by Denning for first reading of said Ordinance. Human Resources and Risk Management Director Mike Grubbs provided an overview of the pay schedules and proposed changes which included a 2% cost of living adjustment (COLA) for full-time and a minimum of $0.20 for all part-time and up to a $0.40 increase for positions in grades 70-78. He also noted that the Board of Commissioners would receive a 1.5% increase in accordance with state statute and the COLA established by the Department for Local Government. There was also discussion about whether the employees were getting close to market pay. Mr. Grubbs confirmed that a full pay study had not been done since 2003, but that the City had used the services of Victoria Gordon with the WKU Center for Local Governments to complete smaller studies. Commissioner Denning suggested a survey should be completed every so often to determine the benchmark for comparison to corporate America. He said he thought it was good business to periodically review such comparisons and it provided an opportunity to retain good employees. Mr. Grubbs agreed and suggested the Board might discuss the issue at its fall retreat. Commissioner Waltrip echoed comments by Commissioner Denning and was also in favor of adding this topic to the fall retreat. Once the discussion ended, a roll call vote was taken. ROLL CALL: Voting Yea: Hill, Waltrip, Williams, Denning and Wilkerson Voting Nay: None First reading of Ordinance No. BG2014 - 15 was approved by unanimous vote. MUNICIPAL ORDER NO. 2014 – 108 MUNICIPAL ORDER APPROVING THE TITLE VI CIVIL RIGHTS PLAN FOR THE CITY OF BOWLING GREEN TRANSIT PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZING ITS SUBMISSION TO THE FEDERAL TRANSPORTATION ADMINISTRATION Summary of Municipal Order No. 2014 - 108 was read by the Assistant City Manager/City Clerk. Motion was made by Hill and seconded by Waltrip for consideration of said Municipal Order. DeFebbo reported that since the City received federal transit funds, we were required to abide by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Mayor Wilkerson asked for additional discussion, and with none, a roll call vote was taken. ROLL CALL: Voting Yea: Hill, Waltrip, Williams, Denning and Wilkerson Voting Nay: None Municipal Order No. 2014 - 108 was approved by unanimous vote. MUNICIPAL ORDER NO. 2014 – 109 MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF A GRANT APPLICATION TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, BUREAU OF JUSTICE ASSISTANCE, OFFICE OF JUSTICE PROGRAMS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2014 EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT (JAG) FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $26,131 7 (Minutes-Board of Commissioners-June 3, 2014) Summary of Municipal Order No. 2014 - 109 was read by the Assistant City Manager/City Clerk. Motion was made by Waltrip and seconded by Hill for consideration of said Municipal Order. DeFebbo stated this was a yearly activity to apply for funds, and this year’s funds would be used to purchase in-car cameras for Police cruisers. Mayor Wilkerson asked for additional discussion, and with none, a roll call vote was taken. ROLL CALL: Voting Yea: Hill, Waltrip, Williams, Denning and Wilkerson Voting Nay: None Municipal Order No. 2014 – 109 was approved by unanimous vote. MUNICIPAL ORDER NO. 2014 – 110 MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF AN APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL VICTIMS OF CRIME ACT (VOCA) GRANT FUNDS THROUGH THE COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY JUSTICE CABINET FOR THE PARTIAL FUNDING OF A VICTIM ADVOCATE POSITION FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $40,685 Summary of Municipal Order No. 2014 - 110 was read by the Assistant City Manager/City Clerk. Motion was made by Denning and seconded by Hill for consideration of said Municipal Order. DeFebbo reviewed and recommended the grant application to seek the 22nd year of funding to help victims of crime. Mayor Wilkerson thanked Victim Advocate April Fulcher for her work and dedication. With no additional discussion, a roll call vote was taken. ROLL CALL: Voting Yea: Hill, Waltrip, Williams, Denning and Wilkerson Voting Nay: None Municipal Order No. 2014 – 110 was approved by unanimous vote. MUNICIPAL ORDER NO. 2014 – 111 MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH DOWNTOWN REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, INC. TO LEASE CIRCUS SQUARE PARK FOR CONCERTS IN THE PARK AND OTHER DOWNTOWN REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, INC. EVENTS Summary of Municipal Order No. 2014 - 111 was read by the Assistant City Manager/City Clerk. Motion was made by Waltrip and seconded by Hill for consideration of said Municipal Order. DeFebbo indicated this was a standard agreement to lease the City park for the annual Concerts in the Park evening series. Mayor Wilkerson asked for additional discussion, and with none, a roll call vote was taken. ROLL CALL: Voting Yea: Hill, Waltrip, Williams, Denning and Wilkerson Voting Nay: None Municipal Order No. 2014 - 111 was approved by unanimous vote. 8 (Minutes-Board of Commissioners-June 3, 2014) MUNICIPAL ORDER NO. 2014 – 112 MUNICIPAL ORDER APPROVING LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE BREWING COMPANY, LLC FOR LEASE OF A PORTION OF THE PUBLIC SIDEWALK LOCATED IN FRONT OF 423 PARK ROW Summary of Municipal Order No. 2014 - 112 was read by the Assistant City Manager/City Clerk. Motion was made by Hill and seconded by Williams for consideration of said Municipal Order. With regard to this item and the next, DeFebbo reviewed the request for the use of a portion of public sidewalk in front of the two venues and the requirement for a lease agreement. Mayor Wilkerson asked for additional discussion, and with none, a roll call vote was taken. ROLL CALL: Voting Yea: Hill, Waltrip, Williams, Denning and Wilkerson Voting Nay: None Municipal Order No. 2014 - 112 was approved by unanimous vote. MUNICIPAL ORDER NO. 2014 – 113 MUNICIPAL ORDER APPROVING LEASE AGREEMENT WITH QUESTION MARK, LLC FOR LEASE OF A PORTION OF THE PUBLIC SIDEWALK LOCATED IN FRONT OF 427 PARK ROW Summary of Municipal Order No. 2014 - 113 was read by the Assistant City Manager/City Clerk. Motion was made by Hill and seconded by Williams for consideration of said Municipal Order. Since this item was discussed in conjunction with the previous item and there being no other discussion, a roll call vote was taken. ROLL CALL: Voting Yea: Hill, Waltrip, Williams, Denning and Wilkerson Voting Nay: None Municipal Order No. 2014 - 113 was approved by unanimous vote. ORDINANCE NO. BG2014 – 16 (First Reading) ORDINANCE ANNEXING PROPERTY BY CONSENT ORDINANCE ANNEXING 0.52 ACRE OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2111 MORGANTOWN ROAD WITH PROPERTY PRESENTLY OWNED BY STONEHENGE CORPORATION, AND SAID TERRITORY BEING CONTIGUOUS TO EXISTING CITY LIMITS Title and summary of Ordinance No. BG2014 - 16 was read by the Assistant City Manager/City Clerk. Motion was made by Hill and seconded by Denning for first reading of said Ordinance. Mayor Wilkerson asked for discussion, and with none, a roll call vote was taken. ROLL CALL: Voting Yea: Hill, Waltrip, Williams, Denning and Wilkerson Voting Nay: None First reading of Ordinance No. BG2014 - 16 was approved by unanimous vote. 9 (Minutes-Board of Commissioners-June 3, 2014) MUNICIPAL ORDER NO. 2014 – 114 MUNICIPAL ORDER APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF WATER LINE EASEMENTS WITH THE WARREN COUNTY WATER DISTRICT RELATED TO THE TRANSPARK CONNECTOR RELOCATIONS ON PROPERTY OWNED BY THE INTER-MODAL TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY, INC.; AND FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO GRANT SUCH APPROVALS IN THE FUTURE FOR STREETS, ROADS, SIDEWALKS AND UTILITY PURPOSES Summary of Municipal Order No. 2014 - 114 was read by the Assistant City Manager/City Clerk. Motion was made by Waltrip and seconded by Hill for consideration of said Municipal Order. DeFebbo reviewed the requirement for the City to approve the easements to enhance Transpark development. Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce COO/CFO Meredith Robinson indicated these easements related to the new I-65 connector road, and she responded to questions. Once the discussion ended, a roll call vote was taken. ROLL CALL: Voting Yea: Hill, Waltrip, Williams, Denning and Wilkerson Voting Nay: None Municipal Order No. 2014 - 114 was approved by unanimous vote. MUNICIPAL ORDER NO. 2014 – 115 MUNICIPAL ORDER ACCEPTING THE INTER-MODAL TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY, INC. (ITA) FISCAL YEAR 2015 OPERATING BUDGET AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ENDING JUNE 30, 2013 Summary of Municipal Order No. 2014 - 115 was read by the Assistant City Manager/City Clerk. Motion was made by Hill and seconded by Waltrip for consideration of said Municipal Order. Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce COO/CFO Meredith Robinson provided a brief update of activities in the Transpark. She also reviewed the proposed FY2015 budget which included a 3% increase in management fees as previously agreed to with the City. In responding to questions, Ms. Robinson specified that approximately 550 acres were already in use and the ITA had about 400 acres still available for development. Mr. DeFebbo commented about participation on the ITA Board and Finance Committee. Mayor Wilkerson expressed his appreciation for the work that has been done and said it was important to keep bringing in jobs. Following the discussion, a roll call vote was taken. ROLL CALL: Voting Yea: Hill, Waltrip, Williams, Denning and Wilkerson Voting Nay: None Municipal Order No. 2014 - 115 was approved by unanimous vote. BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS COMMENTS Regarding the previous night’s Summer Stroll, Commissioner Hill requested the City Manager ask Neighborhood Services Coordinator Karen Foley to work with the Hillview Mills neighborhood to investigate the possibility of putting a pocket park, gazebo or picnic area somewhere in that neighborhood. With no opposition voiced by the other Board members, Mr. DeFebbo agreed. 10 (Minutes-Board of Commissioners-June 3, 2014) CLOSED SESSION Following a brief recess to clear the Commission Chamber, the Board of Commissioners met at approximately 7:45 p.m. in closed session pursuant to KRS 61.810 (1) (c), (f) and (g) as previously approved. Mr. DeFebbo confirmed no action was anticipated to follow the discussion. ADJOURNMENT Once all discussion concluded in closed session and there being no further business to come before the Board of Commissioners, at approximately 9:15 p.m., Mayor Wilkerson declared this meeting adjourned. ADOPTED: ______________________________________________ APPROVED: ______________________________________________ Mayor, Chairman of Board of Commissioners ATTEST: ______________________________________________ City Clerk Minutes prepared by Assistant City Manager/City Clerk Katie Schaller 11