Board of Commissioners
Regular MeetingBowling Green, KY · April 21, 2015
Minutes
MINUTES of REGULAR MEETING
of the BOARD of COMMISSIONERS
of the CITY of BOWLING GREEN, KENTUCKY
held APRIL 21, 2015
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 April 21, 2015.
Mayor Bruce Wilkerson called the meeting to order. An invocation was given by Commissioner Rick
Williams, 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 Sue Parrigin, Commissioner Rick Williams, Commissioner Joe W. Denning and
Mayor Bruce Wilkerson. Absent: none. There was a full quorum of the Board of Commissioners.
AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS
Mayor Wilkerson congratulated the 2015 Jefferson Award nominees Chris Carothers, Kevin
Kirby, Jeffery Jordan and Dr. Bill Russell. He announced the Household Hazardous Waste Collection
Day would be 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on April 25th at Greenwood High School and Waste Tire
Recovery Drop-off would take place April 30th – May 2nd at 999 Lauren Avery Drive. He also
recognized several WKU Journalism students in attendance.
Commissioner Williams recognized the Bowling Green High School Basketball Team for its
14th District Championship and 4th Region Championship for the second year in a row and third out of
the last four seasons. On behalf of the Board of Commissioners, he proclaimed 2014 – 2015 The
Season of Bowling Green Purples Basketball acknowledging this outstanding accomplishment in the
area of high school athletics and encouraging everyone to congratulate all the members of the team
and coaching staff.
PUBLIC HEARING
Grants Coordinator Nick Cook conducted a public hearing for the purpose of receiving
comments about the Annual Action Plan draft for Year 12 and Neighborhood and Community
Services Director Brent Childers presented proposed amendments to the Annual Action Plan for Year
11 of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) entitlement program. Mr. Cook provided an
overview of the CDBG program, the planning and agency application process and citizen committee
participation, as well as the approval process. He reported Year 12 funding was expected to be
$522,215 of which 20% would be allocated to programs/public services, 20% for administration and
fair housing, and 60% for neighborhood improvements. The breakdown was as follows:
• $24,400 to the Welfare Center for rental or utility Assistance for low-moderate income
(LMI) individuals;
• $34,400 to Human Rights Commission for fair housing education;
• $45,000 to the Housing Authority for small business training and technical assistance;
• $25,000 to Big Brothers & Big Sisters of South Central Kentucky for mentoring
services to LMI youth;
• $10,000 to Hope House Ministries for a 12-month program living facility for men
struggling with substance abuse; and,
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• $70,000 for administrative expenses.
Mr. Childers explained the remaining $313,415 of Year 12 money would be combined with the
Year 11 ($315,283) funds designated for the BG Reinvestment Area and would be used to make
improvements in Census Block Group 105.2. He briefly described the neighborhood improvements
program, establishment of staff work groups and the citizen outreach process undertaken to date. Mr.
Childers outlined the four main issues to be addressed in Block 105.2, which included suitable
housing, street improvements, sidewalk improvements and park improvements. The proposed
projects included:
• Josephine Sidewalk Project - $160,000
• Reservoir Hill Park Improvements - $150,000
• Residential Improvements Program - $250,000
• Safety Related Improvements - $30,000
Mr. Childers explained that any funds remaining once all projects have been completed from
this focus area would be used in the next area to be selected. He also noted the $200,000 of General
Fund money included in the FY2015 budget would be used for decorative improvements and to create
a new program to target private property for cleanup to improve the quality of the neighborhood
which would not be eligible for CDBG funds. With no public comments during the hearing, Mr.
Childers announced written comments would be received through April 30th.
CITY MANAGER
City Manager Kevin D. DeFebbo requested a closed session for the purpose of discussion
which might lead to the appointment of an individual employee. This exception shall not be
interpreted to permit discussion of general personnel matters in secret. Motion was made by Hill and
seconded by Denning to convene in closed session following the regular meeting pursuant to KRS
61.810 (1) (f). Mayor Wilkerson called for roll call vote.
ROLL CALL: Voting Yea: Hill, Parrigin, Williams, Denning and Wilkerson
Voting Nay: None
Motion to convene in closed session pursuant to KRS 61.810 (1) (f) was approved by
unanimous vote.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Minutes of Special Meeting March 30, 2015
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 Parrigin 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, Parrigin, Williams, Denning and Wilkerson
Voting Nay: None
Motion to approve the minutes of the special meeting of March 30, 2015 was approved by
unanimous vote.
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PUBLIC COMMENTS
Mayor Wilkerson opened the floor for any public comments and there were none.
REGULAR AGENDA
ORDINANCE NO. BG2015 – 7
(Second Reading)
ORDINANCE AMENDING CODE OF ORDINANCES
ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 2 (ADMINISTRATION),
SUBCHAPTER 2-2 (BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS) OF THE CITY
OF BOWLING GREEN CODE OF ORDINANCES TO REVISE THE
REGULAR MEETING SCHEDULE OF THE BOARD OF
COMMISSIONERS
Title and summary of Ordinance No. BG2015 - 7 was read by the Assistant City Manager/City
Clerk. Motion was made by Hill and seconded by Parrigin for second reading of said Ordinance.
Mayor Wilkerson summarized the regular meeting time for future Board meetings would be changed
from 7:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. With no other discussion, a roll call vote was taken.
ROLL CALL: Voting Yea: Hill, Parrigin, Williams, Denning and Wilkerson
Voting Nay: None
Ordinance No. BG2015 - 7 was adopted by unanimous vote.
MUNICIPAL ORDER NO. 2015 – 47
MUNICIPAL ORDER APPROVING THE PROBATIONARY
APPOINTMENT OF TRAVIS D. FINDLEY TO THE POSITION OF
LABORER II IN THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
Summary of Municipal Order No. 2015 - 47 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 reviewed vacancy and recommended the appointment to fill it. Mayor Wilkerson
asked for additional discussion, and with none, a roll call vote was taken.
ROLL CALL: Voting Yea: Hill, Parrigin, Williams, Denning and Wilkerson
Voting Nay: None
Municipal Order No. 2015 - 47 was approved by unanimous vote.
MUNICIPAL ORDER NO. 2015 – 48
MUNICIPAL ORDER APPROVING THE REAPPOINTMENTS OF
CRISTI PRUITT AND SCOTT GARY TO THE BOWLING GREEN
AUDIT COMMITTEE
Summary of Municipal Order No. 2015 - 48 was read by the Assistant City Manager/City
Clerk. Motion was made by Denning and seconded by Hill for consideration of said Municipal
Order. Mayor Wilkerson recommended the reappointments and explained the importance of the Audit
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Committee. He also expressed his appreciation for their service. With no additional discussion, a roll
call vote was taken.
ROLL CALL: Voting Yea: Hill, Parrigin, Williams, Denning and Wilkerson
Voting Nay: None
Municipal Order No. 2015 - 48 was approved by unanimous vote.
MUNICIPAL ORDER NO. 2015 – 49
MUNICIPAL ORDER APPROVING THE REAPPOINTMENTS OF
KAREN FOLEY AND DAVID LEE TO THE UNIVERSITY
DISTRICT REVIEW COMMITTEE
Summary of Municipal Order No. 2015 - 49 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 recommended the reappointments. A roll call vote was taken.
ROLL CALL: Voting Yea: Hill, Parrigin, Williams, Denning and Wilkerson
Voting Nay: None
Municipal Order No. 2015 - 49 was approved by unanimous vote.
MUNICIPAL ORDER NO. 2015 – 50
MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING AND ACCEPTING BID
#2015-31 FOR A MOBILE PUBLIC EDUCATION CENTER FOR
THE FIRE DEPARTMENT FROM BULLEX INC. OF ALBANY,
NEW YORK IN THE AMOUNT OF $116,705
Summary of Municipal Order No. 2015 - 50 was read by the Assistant City Manager/City
Clerk. Motion was made by Hill and seconded by Parrigin for consideration of said Municipal Order.
DeFebbo recommended the purchase which would provide another way for the Fire Department to
help educate the public. Deputy Fire Chief Dustin Rockrohr responded to questions and described
some of the teaching elements to be included in the mobile trailer. Once discussion ended, a roll call
vote was taken.
ROLL CALL: Voting Yea: Hill, Parrigin, Williams, Denning and Wilkerson
Voting Nay: None
Municipal Order No. 2015 - 50 was approved by unanimous vote.
MUNICIPAL ORDER NO. 2015 – 51
MUNICIPAL ORDER AMENDING MUNICIPAL ORDER NO. 2015-
36 APPROVING BID #2015-29 RELATED TO THE PURCHASE OF
A UTILITY VEHICLE (OPTION 1) FROM DEVER, INC. OF
LEXINGTON, KENTUCKY IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,995 TO
RESCIND THAT AWARD; AND TO AUTHORIZE THE AWARD OF
THE UTILITY VEHICLE TO THE NEXT LOWEST BIDDER,
CUNNINGHAM GOLF CAR COMPANY OF LOUISVILLE,
KENTUCKY IN THE AMOUNT OF $6,816, FOR A TOTAL BID
AWARD IN THE AMOUNT OF $109,902
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Summary of Municipal Order No. 2015 - 51 was read by the Assistant City Manager/City
Clerk. Motion was made by Hill and seconded by Denning for consideration of said Municipal
Order. DeFebbo explained the recommendation to revise the previous award. Mayor Wilkerson
asked for additional discussion, and with none, a roll call vote was taken.
ROLL CALL: Voting Yea: Hill, Parrigin, Williams, Denning and Wilkerson
Voting Nay: None
Municipal Order No. 2015 - 51 was approved by unanimous vote.
MUNICIPAL ORDER NO. 2015 – 52
MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING AND ACCEPTING BID
#2015-26 FOR CITY HALL ANNEX EFIS PROJECT FROM SCOTT,
MURPHY & DANIEL, LLC OF BOWLING GREEN, KENTUCKY IN
THE AMOUNT OF $66,013
Summary of Municipal Order No. 2015 - 52 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 recommended the bid award which would address the deterioration of some of the
exterior brick on the backside of the City Hall Annex. Mayor Wilkerson asked for additional
discussion, and with none, a roll call vote was taken.
ROLL CALL: Voting Yea: Hill, Parrigin, Williams, Denning and Wilkerson
Voting Nay: None
Municipal Order No. 2015 - 52 was approved by unanimous vote.
MUNICIPAL ORDER NO. 2015 – 53
MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING AND ACCEPTING BID
#2015-32 FOR DESIGN AND BUILD SERVICES FOR COMMISSION
CHAMBER AUDIO/VISUAL EQUIPMENT FROM M3
TECHNOLOGY GROUP, INC. OF NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE IN
THE AMOUNT OF $80,280
Summary of Municipal Order No. 2015 - 53 was read by the Assistant City Manager/City
Clerk. Motion was made by Hill and seconded by Denning for consideration of said Municipal
Order. DeFebbo reiterated this item was discussed at the earlier work session and would provide
needed improvements to the Commission Chamber. In response to a statement by Commissioner
Williams, Executive Assistant/Public Information Officer Kim Lancaster confirmed she would discuss
the size of the proposed monitors with M3 Technology and look for a smaller option. Mayor
Wilkerson asked for additional discussion, and with none, a roll call vote was taken.
ROLL CALL: Voting Yea: Hill, Parrigin, Williams, Denning and Wilkerson
Voting Nay: None
Municipal Order No. 2015 - 53 was approved by unanimous vote.
MUNICIPAL ORDER NO. 2015 – 54
MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING AND ACCEPTING BID
#2015-35 FOR THE PURCHASE OF A THREE QUARTER TON
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TRUCK FOR THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT FROM GILLIE
HYDE CHRYSLER OF GLASGOW, KENTUCKY IN THE AMOUNT
OF $27,809
Summary of Municipal Order No. 2015 - 54 was read by the Assistant City Manager/City
Clerk. Motion was made by Hill and seconded by Parrigin for consideration of said Municipal Order.
DeFebbo reviewed and recommended the bid award. Following questions from Commissioner
Denning, he also confirmed local preference was applied but could not beat the lowest bid amount
received. Commissioner Williams also pointed out only a few area dealers sell three-quarter ton
trucks. Once the discussion ended, a roll call vote was taken.
ROLL CALL: Voting Yea: Hill, Parrigin, Williams, Denning and Wilkerson
Voting Nay: None
Municipal Order No. 2015 - 54 was approved by unanimous vote.
MUNICIPAL ORDER NO. 2015 – 55
MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING AND ACCEPTING BID
#2015-41 FOR SINKHOLE REPAIRS FROM FLETCHER
EXCAVATION, LLC OF BOWLING GREEN, KENTUCKY IN AN
AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $53,000
Summary of Municipal Order No. 2015 - 55 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 reviewed and recommended the bid award at the not to exceed amount in order to
also address other sinkholes if possible. Mayor Wilkerson asked for additional discussion, and with
none, a roll call vote was taken.
ROLL CALL: Voting Yea: Hill, Parrigin, Williams, Denning and Wilkerson
Voting Nay: None
Municipal Order No. 2015 - 55 was approved by unanimous vote.
MUNICIPAL ORDER NO. 2015 – 56
MUNICIPAL ORDER APPROVING AMENDMENTS TO THE
HISTORIC PRESERVATION DESIGN GUIDELINES AS SET
FORTH BY THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD
Summary of Municipal Order No. 2015 - 56 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 mentioned the proposed changes provided clarifications to the guidelines.
With no additional discussion, a roll call vote was taken.
ROLL CALL: Voting Yea: Hill, Parrigin, Williams, Denning and Wilkerson
Voting Nay: None
Municipal Order No. 2015 - 56 was approved by unanimous vote.
ORDINANCE NO. BG2015 – 8
(First Reading)
ORDINANCE REZONING REAL ESTATE
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ORDINANCE REZONING A PORTION OF A TRACT OF LAND
CONTAINING 17.7759 ACRES FROM AG (AGRICULTURE) TO HB
(HIGHWAY BUSINESS) AND RM-4 (MULTI – FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL) LOCATED ON LOUISVILLE ROAD AND
BRISTOW ROAD, PRESENTLY OWNED BY HILDA JENKINS
Title and summary of Ordinance No. BG2015 - 8 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, Parrigin, Williams, Denning and Wilkerson
Voting Nay: None
First reading of Ordinance No. BG2015 - 8 was approved by unanimous vote.
ORDINANCE NO. BG2015 – 9
(First Reading)
ORDINANCE REZONING REAL ESTATE
ORDINANCE REZONING TRACTS OF LAND CONTAINING 0.998
ACRE FROM GB (GENERAL BUSINESS), RM-4 (MULTI –
FAMILY RESIDENTIAL) AND LI (LIGHT INDUSTRIAL) TO OP-C
(OFFICE PROFESSIONAL – COMMERCIAL) LOCATED AT 501,
525 AND 529 PARK STREET, PRESENTLY OWNED BY DWC
PROPERTIES, LLC, WALTER AND DEBBIE YORK AND
COMMONWEALTH HEALTH CORPORATION
Title and summary of Ordinance No. BG2015 - 9 was read by the Assistant City Manager/City
Clerk. Motion was made by Denning and seconded by Williams 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, Parrigin, Williams, Denning and Wilkerson
Voting Nay: None
First reading of Ordinance No. BG2015 - 9 was approved by unanimous vote.
ORDINANCE NO. BG2015 – 10
(First Reading)
ORDINANCE REZONING REAL ESTATE
ORDINANCE REZONING A TRACT OF LAND CONTAINING 1.30
ACRES FROM AG (AGRICULTURE) TO HB (HIGHWAY
BUSINESS) LOCATED AT 2724 NASHVILLE ROAD, PRESENTLY
OWNED BY GILBERT, BARBEE, MOORE AND MCILVOY, PSC
Title and summary of Ordinance No. BG2015 - 10 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, Parrigin, Williams, Denning and Wilkerson
Voting Nay: None
First reading of Ordinance No. BG2015 - 10 was approved by unanimous vote.
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ORDINANCE NO. BG2015 – 11
(First Reading)
ORDINANCE AMENDING CODE OF ORDINANCES
ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 25 (CODE OF ETHICS) OF
THE CITY OF BOWLING GREEN CODE OF ORDINANCES TO
AMEND SUBCHAPTERS RELATED TO GIFTS AND OTHER
ADMINISTRATIVE REVISIONS AS RECOMMENDED BY THE
BOARD OF ETHICS
Title and summary of Ordinance No. BG2015 - 11 was read by the Assistant City
Manager/City Clerk. Motion was made by Hill and seconded by Parrigin for first reading of said
Ordinance. DeFebbo recounted the City recently received the designation as a Certified City of Ethics
from the Kentucky League of Cities. He noted the most significant change to the Ethics Code raised
the allowable value of a gift from $50 to $100. Board of Ethics Chairman Walter Hawkins provided
an overview of the proposed revisions and recommended the changes. Once the discussion concluded,
a roll call vote was taken.
ROLL CALL: Voting Yea: Hill, Parrigin, Williams, Denning and Wilkerson
Voting Nay: None
First reading of Ordinance No. BG2015 - 11 was approved by unanimous vote.
MUNICIPAL ORDER NO. 2015 – 57
MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF A LAND
AND WATER CONSERVATION FUND GRANT APPLICATION TO
THE KENTUCKY DEPARTMENT FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT IN
THE AMOUNT OF $75,000 FOR FRIENDS OF THE LOST RIVER,
INC.
Summary of Municipal Order No. 2015 - 57 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 reviewed and recommended the application to help fund a Nature Adventure Center
at Lost River Cave. He explained the City would be the sponsor of the application, however Friends
of the Lost River would use $95,000 of its own funds to leverage with the grant. With no other
discussion, a roll call vote was taken.
ROLL CALL: Voting Yea: Hill, Parrigin, Williams, Denning and Wilkerson
Voting Nay: None
Municipal Order No. 2015 - 57 was approved by unanimous vote.
MUNICIPAL ORDER NO. 2015 – 58
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
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Summary of Municipal Order No. 2015 - 58 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 reviewed the annual lease agreement to allow alcohol sales during the events.
Mayor Wilkerson asked for additional discussion, and with none, a roll call vote was taken.
ROLL CALL: Voting Yea: Hill, Parrigin, Williams, Denning and Wilkerson
Voting Nay: None
Municipal Order No. 2015 - 58 was approved by unanimous vote.
MUNICIPAL ORDER NO. 2015 – 59
MUNICIPAL ORDER APPROVING AN AMENDED AND
RESTATED BULK FUEL SUPPLY SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH
KEY OIL COMPANY
Summary of Municipal Order No. 2015 - 59 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 recounted the closure of a Comfuel station on Scottsville Road about a year ago
which prompted the need for an alternative source of fuel on that side of town. Public Works
Director Jeff Lashlee reviewed the agreement for Key Oil to provide the hardware and fuel, and the
City would build a canopy for it to be housed at the Public Works Operations facility on Lapsley
Lane. He also stated this fueling station would only be available for City vehicles. Once the
discussion ended, a roll call vote was taken.
ROLL CALL: Voting Yea: Hill, Parrigin, Williams, Denning and Wilkerson
Voting Nay: None
Municipal Order No. 2015 - 59 was approved by unanimous vote.
MUNICIPAL ORDER NO. 2015 – 60
MUNICIPAL ORDER APPROVING CONSTRUCTION AND
ACCEPTING MAINTENANCE OF A PORTION OF NELL
O’BRYAN COURT IN LOTS 5 AND 6 OF FARMERS INVESTMENT
COMPANY, INC. PROPERTY AND LOT 2 OF DRURY INN
SUBDIVISION
Summary of Municipal Order No. 2015 - 60 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 stated this was a simple street acceptance. Public Works Director Jeff Lashlee
commented a traffic signal would be installed by the developer at the intersection with Ken Bale
Boulevard once certain conditions were met and the City would be responsible for the maintenance of
that signal after installation. With no other discussion, a roll call vote was taken.
ROLL CALL: Voting Yea: Hill, Parrigin, Williams, Denning and Wilkerson
Voting Nay: None
Municipal Order No. 2015 - 60 was approved by unanimous vote.
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MUNICIPAL ORDER NO. 2015 – 61
MUNICIPAL ORDER APPROVING AN AMENDED AND
RESTATED AGREEMENT RELATED TO USE OF PICTOMETRY
IMAGERY AND SOFTWARE BETWEEN THE CITY OF BOWLING
GREEN AND WARREN COUNTY
Summary of Municipal Order No. 2015 - 61 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 the request by Warren County to have access to and full use of the
Pictometry imagery now that they have improved CAD (Computer Aided Dispatch) capabilities.
Mayor Wilkerson asked for additional discussion, and with none, a roll call vote was taken.
ROLL CALL: Voting Yea: Hill, Parrigin, Williams, Denning and Wilkerson
Voting Nay: None
Municipal Order No. 2015 - 61 was approved by unanimous vote.
ORDINANCE NO. BG2015 – 12
(First Reading)
ORDINANCE RELATING TO BUDGET AMENDMENT
ORDINANCE APPROVING AMENDMENT NUMBER THREE TO
THE CITY OF BOWLING GREEN, KENTUCKY ANNUAL
OPERATING BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2015
Title and summary of Ordinance No. BG2015 - 12 was read by the Assistant City
Manager/City Clerk. Motion was made by Hill and seconded by Williams for first reading of said
Ordinance. DeFebbo recommended approval of the amendments to keep the budget in balance.
Mayor Wilkerson asked for additional discussion, and with none, a roll call vote was taken.
ROLL CALL: Voting Yea: Hill, Parrigin, Williams, Denning and Wilkerson
Voting Nay: None
First reading of Ordinance No. BG2015 - 12 was approved by unanimous vote.
MUNICIPAL ORDER NO. 2015 – 62
MUNICIPAL ORDER APPROVING A JOB DEVELOPMENT
INCENTIVE PROGRAM (JDIP) EMPLOYEE WITHHOLDINGS
CREDIT AGREEMENT WITH KOBE ALUMINUM AUTOMOTIVE
PRODUCTS, LLC
Summary of Municipal Order No. 2015 - 62 was read by the Assistant City Manager/City
Clerk. Motion was made by Hill and seconded by Parrigin for consideration of said Municipal Order.
Referring to this and the next two items (Municipal Order Nos. 2015 – 63 and 2015 – 64) on the
agenda which all relate to incentives for expansion of existing businesses, DeFebbo provided an
overview of the vetting process by the JDIP Committee. Chief Financial Officer Jeff Meisel
responded to questions about the State’s involvement and oversight. He also reviewed each incentive
and the expectation for a total of 98 new jobs from these expansions. Following the discussion, a roll
call vote was taken.
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ROLL CALL: Voting Yea: Hill, Parrigin, Williams, Denning and Wilkerson
Voting Nay: None
Municipal Order No. 2015 - 62 was approved by unanimous vote.
MUNICIPAL ORDER NO. 2015 – 63
MUNICIPAL ORDER APPROVING A JOB DEVELOPMENT
INCENTIVE PROGRAM (JDIP) EMPLOYEE WITHHOLDINGS
CREDIT AGREEMENT WITH KAPSTONE CONTAINER
CORPORATION
Summary of Municipal Order No. 2015 - 63 was read by the Assistant City Manager/City
Clerk. Motion was made by Hill and seconded by Parrigin for consideration of said Municipal Order.
Since this item was previously discussed in conjunction with Municipal Order No. 2015 – 62, Mayor
Wilkerson asked for additional discussion, and with none, a roll call vote was taken.
ROLL CALL: Voting Yea: Hill, Parrigin, Williams, Denning and Wilkerson
Voting Nay: None
Municipal Order No. 2015 - 63 was approved by unanimous vote.
MUNICIPAL ORDER NO. 2015 – 64
MUNICIPAL ORDER APPROVING A JOB DEVELOPMENT
INCENTIVE PROGRAM (JDIP) EMPLOYEE WITHHOLDINGS
CREDIT AGREEMENT WITH BLUEGRASS SUPPLY CHAIN
SERVICES
Summary of Municipal Order No. 2015 - 64 was read by the Assistant City Manager/City
Clerk. Motion was made by Hill and seconded by Parrigin for consideration of said Municipal Order.
Since this item was previously discussed in conjunction with Municipal Order No. 2015 – 62, Mayor
Wilkerson asked for additional discussion, and with none, a roll call vote was taken.
ROLL CALL: Voting Yea: Hill, Parrigin, Williams, Denning and Wilkerson
Voting Nay: None
Municipal Order No. 2015 - 64 was approved by unanimous vote.
NEXT MEETING
Since this was the conclusion of the regular agenda and with approval of Ordinance No.
BG2015 – 7 at the beginning of the meeting, Mayor Wilkerson announced the next regular meeting of
the Board of Commissioners to be held on May 5th would start the new meeting schedule at 4:30 p.m.
CLOSED SESSION
Following a brief recess to clear the Commission Chamber, the Board of Commissioners met
at approximately 8:05 p.m. in closed session pursuant to KRS 61.810 (1) (f) as previously approved.
Mr. DeFebbo stated no action was expected to follow the discussion.
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ADJOURNMENT
Once all discussion concluded in closed session and there being no further business to come
before the Board of Commissioners, at approximately 8:20 p.m., Mayor Wilkerson 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) a recommendation for audio/visual upgrades in the City Hall Commission
Chamber; and 2) a presentation about Point of View (POV) cameras, also known as Body Cams, for
possible use by Bowling Green Police Officers.
ADOPTED: ______________________________________________
APPROVED: ______________________________________________
Mayor, Chairman of Board of Commissioners
ATTEST: ______________________________________________
City Clerk
Minutes prepared by Assistant City Manager/City Clerk Katie Schaller
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Agenda
AGENDA
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
CITY OF BOWLING GREEN, KENTUCKY
REGULAR MEETING - CITY HALL
April 21, 2015, 7:00 p.m.
REVISED
CALL TO ORDER
INVOCATION/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
PUBLIC HEARING The purpose of this public hearing is to receive comments about
the Annual Action Plan draft for Year 12 and amendment of the
Annual Action Plan for Year 11 of the Community
Development Block Grant entitlement program.
AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
APPROVAL OF MINUTES Special Meeting on March 30, 2015
PUBLIC COMMENTS
ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION:
1. Ordinance No. BG2015 – 7 ORDINANCE AMENDING CODE OF ORDINANCES
(Second Reading) Ordinance amending Chapter 2 (Administration), Subchapter
2-2 (Board of Commissioners) of the City of Bowling Green
Code of Ordinances to revise the regular meeting schedule of
the Board of Commissioners
2. Municipal Order No. 2015 – 47 Municipal Order approving the probationary appointment of
Travis D. Findley to the position of Laborer II in the Public
Works Department (Filed 04/13/2015, 3:00 p.m.)
3. Municipal Order No. 2015 – 48 Municipal Order approving the reappointments of Cristi Pruitt
and Scott Gary to the Bowling Green Audit Committee (Filed
04/08/2015, 11:30 a.m.)
(Agenda-April 21, 2015)
4. Municipal Order No. 2015 – 49 Municipal Order approving the reappointments of Karen
Foley and David Lee to the University District Review
Committee (Filed 04/08/2015, 1:00 p.m.)
5. Municipal Order No. 2015 – 50 Municipal Order authorizing and accepting Bid #2015-31 for
a mobile public education center for the Fire Department
from BullEx Inc. of Albany, New York in the amount of
$116,705 (Filed 04/08/2015, 7:30 a.m.)
6. Municipal Order No. 2015 – 51 Municipal Order amending Municipal Order No. 2015-36
approving Bid #2015-29 related to the purchase of a utility
vehicle (Option 1) from Dever, Inc. of Lexington, Kentucky
in the amount of $4,995 to rescind that award; and to
authorize the award of the utility vehicle to the next lowest
bidder, Cunningham Golf Car Company of Louisville,
Kentucky in the amount of $6,816, for a total bid award in the
amount of $109,902 (Filed 04/08/2015, 7:30 a.m.)
7. Municipal Order No. 2015 – 52 Municipal Order authorizing and accepting Bid #2015-26 for
City Hall Annex Efis Project from Scott, Murphy & Daniel,
LLC of Bowling Green, Kentucky in the amount of $66,013
(Filed 04/08/2015, 7:30 a.m.)
8. Municipal Order No. 2015 – 53 Municipal Order authorizing and accepting Bid #2015-32 for
design and build services for Commission Chamber
audio/visual equipment from M3 Technology Group, Inc. of
Nashville, Tennessee in the amount of $80,280 (Filed
04/08/2015, 7:30 a.m.)
9. Municipal Order No. 2015 – 54 Municipal Order authorizing and accepting Bid #2015-35 for
the purchase of a three quarter ton truck for the Public Works
Department from Gillie Hyde Chrysler of Glasgow, Kentucky
in the amount of $27,809 (Filed 04/08/2015, 7:30 a.m.)
10. Municipal Order No. 2015 – 55 Municipal Order authorizing and accepting Bid #2015-41 for
sinkhole repairs from Fletcher Excavation, LLC of Bowling
Green, Kentucky in an amount not to exceed $53,000 (Filed
04/08/2015, 7:30 a.m.)
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(Agenda-April 21, 2015)
11. Municipal Order No. 2015 – 56 Municipal Order approving amendments to the Historic
Preservation Design Guidelines as set forth by the Historic
Preservation Board (Filed 03/20/2015, 9:00 a.m.)
12. Ordinance No. BG2015 – 8 ORDINANCE REZONING REAL ESTATE
(First Reading) Ordinance rezoning a portion of a tract of land containing
17.7759 acres from AG (Agriculture) to HB (Highway
Business) and RM-4 (Multi – Family Residential) located on
Louisville Road and Bristow Road, presently owned by Hilda
Jenkins (Filed 03/20/2015, 9:30 a.m.)
13. Ordinance No. BG2015 – 9 ORDINANCE REZONING REAL ESTATE
(First Reading) Ordinance rezoning tracts of land containing 0.998 acre from
GB (General Business), RM-4 (Multi – Family Residential)
and LI (Light Industrial) to OP-C (Office Professional –
Commercial) located at 501, 525 and 529 Park Street,
presently owned by DWC Properties, LLC, Walter and
Debbie York and Commonwealth Health Corporation (Filed
03/20/2015, 9:30 a.m.)
14. Ordinance No. BG2015 – 10 ORDINANCE REZONING REAL ESTATE
(First Reading) Ordinance rezoning a tract of land containing 1.30 acres from
AG (Agriculture) to HB (Highway Business) located at 2724
Nashville Road, presently owned by Gilbert, Barbee, Moore
and McIlvoy, PSC (Filed 03/20/2015, 9:30 a.m.)
15. Ordinance No. BG2015 – 11 ORDINANCE AMENDING CODE OF ORDINANCES
(First Reading) Ordinance amending Chapter 25 (Code of Ethics) of the City
of Bowling Green Code of Ordinances to amend subchapters
related to gifts and other administrative revisions as
recommended by the Board of Ethics (Filed 03/24/2015, 4:15
p.m.)
16. Municipal Order No. 2015 – 57 Municipal Order authorizing submission of a Land and Water
Conservation Fund grant application to the Kentucky
Department for Local Government in the amount of $75,000
for Friends of the Lost River, Inc. (Filed 04/13/2015, 2:10
p.m.)
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(Agenda-April 21, 2015)
17. Municipal Order No. 2015 – 58 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 (Filed
04/14/2015, 10:30 a.m.)
18. Municipal Order No. 2015 – 59 Municipal Order approving an Amended and Restated Bulk
Fuel Supply Services Agreement with Key Oil Company
(Filed 04/08/2015, 8:50 a.m.)
19. Municipal Order No. 2015 - 60 Municipal Order approving construction and accepting
maintenance of a portion of Nell O’Brian Court in Lots 5 and
6 of Farmers Investment Company, Inc. Property and Lot 2
of Drury Inn Subdivision (Filed 04/14/2015, 10:45 a.m.)
20. Municipal Order No. 2015 – 61 Municipal Order approving an Amended and Restated
Agreement related to Use of Pictometry Imagery and
Software between the City of Bowling Green and Warren
County (Filed 04/09/2015, 9:45 a.m.)
21. Ordinance No. BG2015 – 12 ORDINANCE RELATING TO BUDGET AMENDMENT
(First Reading) Ordinance approving Amendment Number Three to the City
of Bowling Green, Kentucky Annual Operating Budget for
Fiscal Year 2015 (Filed 04/13/2015, 1:45 p.m.)
22. Municipal Order No. 2015 – 62 Municipal Order approving a Job Development Incentive
Program Employee Withholdings Credit Agreement with
Kobe Aluminum Automotive Products, LLC (Filed
04/14/2015, 1:30 p.m.)
23. Municipal Order No. 2015 – 63 Municipal Order approving a Job Development Incentive
Program Employee Withholdings Credit Agreement with
KapStone Container Corporation (Filed 04/14/2015, 1:30
p.m.)
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(Agenda-April 21, 2015)
24. Municipal Order No. 2015 – 64 Municipal Order approving a Job Development Incentive
Program Employee Withholdings Credit Agreement with
Bluegrass Supply Chain Services (Filed 04/14/2015, 1:30
p.m.)
NEXT SCHEDULED MEETING May 5, 2015 at 4:30 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT
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