Board of Commissioners
Regular MeetingBowling Green, KY · June 16, 2015
Minutes
MINUTES of REGULAR MEETING
of the BOARD of COMMISSIONERS
of the CITY of BOWLING GREEN, KENTUCKY
held JUNE 16, 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 4:30 p.m. on June 16, 2015.
Mayor Bruce Wilkerson called the meeting to order and gave an invocation. All present recited the
Pledge of Allegiance. Assistant City Manager/City Clerk Katie Schaller called the roll, and the
following members were present: Commissioner Sue Parrigin, Commissioner Rick Williams,
Commissioner Joe W. Denning, Commissioner Melinda M. Hill and Mayor Bruce Wilkerson.
Absent: none. There was a full quorum of the Board of Commissioners.
AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS
Mayor Wilkerson invited Kentucky Association of Chiefs of Police (KACP) representative
Chief Bill Crider and KACP Executive Director Chief Jim Pendergraff to come forward and present
the Certificate of Accreditation for the Bowling Green Police Department’s Communications Center.
Mr. Crider congratulated Communications Manager Malissa Carter who accepted the award on behalf
of the City. He also specified Bowling Green was the first city in Kentucky to achieve accreditation
of its Communications Center.
City Manager Kevin D. DeFebbo announced the City’s Community Development Block Grant
Program administered through the Neighborhood and Community Services Department received an
excellent report from the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
CITY MANAGER
City Manager DeFebbo requested a closed session for the purpose of discussion about the
future acquisition of real property and 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 and specific piece of property
to be sold, for proposed litigation against and on behalf of the City, and for discussions between the
City and a representative of a business entity and discussions concerning a specific proposal, as open
discussions would jeopardize the retention, expansion or upgrading of the business. Motion was made
by Hill and seconded by Williams to convene in closed session following the regular meeting pursuant
to KRS 61.810 (1) (b), (c) and (g). Mayor Wilkerson called for roll call vote.
ROLL CALL: Voting Yea: Parrigin, Williams, Denning, Hill and Wilkerson
Voting Nay: None
Motion to convene in closed session pursuant to KRS 61.810 (1) (b), (c) and (g) was approved
by unanimous vote.
Mayor Wilkerson also announced Mr. DeFebbo will be receiving a 25-Year Local Government
Service Award this year from the International City/County Management Association (ICMA).
*Note: Minutes are a summary of the discussions; a video recording of this entire meeting is maintained by the Office of City Clerk.
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Minutes of Regular Meeting June 2, 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 Williams to approve said
minutes as written. Mayor Wilkerson asked for discussion, and with none, a roll call vote was taken.
ROLL CALL: Voting Yea: Parrigin, Williams, Denning, Hill and Wilkerson
Voting Nay: None
Motion to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of June 2, 2015 was approved by
unanimous vote.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Mayor Wilkerson opened the floor for any public comments and there were none.
REGULAR AGENDA
ORDINANCE NO. BG2015 – 14
(Second Reading)
ORDINANCE ADOPTING ANNUAL CITY BUDGET
ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE CITY OF BOWLING GREEN,
KENTUCKY ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR
BEGINNING JULY 1, 2015 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2016, BY
ESTIMATING REVENUES AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR
THE OPERATION OF CITY GOVERNMENT
Title and summary of Ordinance No. BG2015 - 14 was read by the Assistant City
Manager/City Clerk. Motion was made by Hill and seconded by Denning for second reading of said
Ordinance. DeFebbo reiterated the annual budget gives the blueprint for services provided to the
community. He also confirmed the budget did not include any new or increased taxes or new debt.
Mayor Wilkerson and Commissioner Williams expressed their appreciation for the hard work put into
developing the budget. With no other discussion, a roll call vote was taken.
ROLL CALL: Voting Yea: Parrigin, Williams, Denning, Hill and Wilkerson
Voting Nay: None
Ordinance No. BG2015 - 14 was adopted by unanimous vote.
ORDINANCE NO. BG2015 – 15
(Second 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 2016
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Title and summary of Ordinance No. BG2015 - 15 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 asked for discussion, and with none, a roll call vote was taken.
ROLL CALL: Voting Yea: Parrigin, Williams, Denning, Hill and Wilkerson
Voting Nay: None
Ordinance No. BG2015 - 15 was adopted by unanimous vote.
ORDINANCE NO. BG2015 – 16
(Second Reading)
ORDINANCE TERMINATING INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH WARREN COUNTY
ORDINANCE TERMINATING INTERLOCAL COOPERATION
AGREEMENT WITH WARREN COUNTY RELATED TO PUBLIC
SAFETY MOBILE RADIO COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM
Title and summary of Ordinance No. BG2015 - 16 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 stated this ordinance dissolved the old committee structure since a new
committee structure was already in place. With no further discussion, a roll call vote was taken.
ROLL CALL: Voting Yea: Parrigin, Williams, Denning, Hill and Wilkerson
Voting Nay: None
Ordinance No. BG2015 - 16 was adopted by unanimous vote.
ORDINANCE NO. BG2015 – 17
(Second Reading)
ORDINANCE AMENDING CODE OF ORDINANCES
ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 16 (PARKS AND
RECREATION) OF THE CITY OF BOWLING GREEN CODE OF
ORDINANCES TO REPEAL SUBCHAPTER 16-2 (BOARD OF PARK
COMMISSIONERS)
Title and summary of Ordinance No. BG2015 - 17 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 commented the Parks Advisory Board was not going away, but rather
be brought under the discretion of the Parks and Recreation Director. With no other discussion, a roll
call vote was taken.
ROLL CALL: Voting Yea: Parrigin, Williams, Denning, Hill and Wilkerson
Voting Nay: None
Ordinance No. BG2015 - 17 was adopted by unanimous vote.
ORDINANCE NO. BG2015 – 18
(Second Reading)
ORDINANCE AMENDING CODE OF ORDINANCES
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ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 11 (FINANCE, TAXATION
AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT) OF THE CITY OF BOWLING
GREEN CODE OF ORDINANCES TO ADD A NEW SUBCHAPTER
RELATED TO THE CREATION OF AN ENERGY PROJECT
ASSESSMENT DISTRICT (EPAD)
Title and summary of Ordinance No. BG2015 - 18 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 indicated under this new ordinance, property tax assessments could be
used at the property owners request to help pay for energy efficiency improvements. With no other
discussion, a roll call vote was taken.
ROLL CALL: Voting Yea: Parrigin, Williams, Denning, Hill and Wilkerson
Voting Nay: None
Ordinance No. BG2015 - 18 was adopted by unanimous vote.
MUNICIPAL ORDER NO. 2015 – 106
MUNICIPAL ORDER APPROVING THE PROBATIONARY
APPOINTMENT OF L. NICOLE RODGERS TO THE POSITION OF
FINANCIAL SPECIALIST IN THE FINANCE DEPARTMENT
Summary of Municipal Order No. 2015 - 106 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 this position was part of the reorganization of the Finance Department and
retitling of the Treasury Associate position. He reviewed and recommended the appointment. Mayor
Wilkerson asked for additional discussion, and with none, a roll call vote was taken.
ROLL CALL: Voting Yea: Parrigin, Williams, Denning, Hill and Wilkerson
Voting Nay: None
Municipal Order No. 2015 - 106 was approved by unanimous vote.
MUNICIPAL ORDER NO. 2015 – 107
MUNICIPAL ORDER APPROVING THE PROBATIONARY
APPOINTMENT OF TERRY R. STEFF TO THE POSITION OF
ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND
COMMUNITY SERVICES (NCS) DEPARTMENT
Summary of Municipal Order No. 2015 - 107 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 recounted the Animal Control positions were moved under NCS at the start of FY2015. He
reviewed and recommended the appointment to fill a recent vacancy due to retirement. He also noted
Mr. Steff previously worked for the City in the Police Department. Mayor Wilkerson asked for
additional discussion, and with none, a roll call vote was taken.
ROLL CALL: Voting Yea: Parrigin, Williams, Denning, Hill and Wilkerson
Voting Nay: None
Municipal Order No. 2015 - 107 was approved by unanimous vote.
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MUNICIPAL ORDER NO. 2015 – 108
MUNICIPAL ORDER APPROVING THE APPOINTMENT OF
DONNIE BROWN TO THE BOWLING GREEN-WARREN COUNTY
MILITARY LIAISON BOARD
Summary of Municipal Order No. 2015 – 108 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 appointment. With no further discussion, a roll call vote
was taken.
ROLL CALL: Voting Yea: Parrigin, Williams, Denning, Hill and Wilkerson
Voting Nay: None
Municipal Order No. 2015 - 108 was approved by unanimous vote.
MUNICIPAL ORDER NO. 2015 – 109
MUNICIPAL ORDER APPROVING THE REAPPOINTMENT OF
CHUCK COPPINGER AND APPOINTMENT OF GREG GAY TO
THE CITY-COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION OF WARREN
COUNTY
Summary of Municipal Order No. 2015 - 109 was read by the Assistant City Manager/City
Clerk. Motion was made by Hill and seconded by Parrigin for consideration of said Municipal Order.
Mayor Wilkerson recommended the reappointment and appointment. With no additional discussion, a
roll call vote was taken.
ROLL CALL: Voting Yea: Parrigin, Williams, Denning, Hill and Wilkerson
Voting Nay: None
Municipal Order No. 2015 - 109 was approved by unanimous vote.
MUNICIPAL ORDER NO. 2015 – 110
MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING INSURANCE PREMIUM
PAYMENTS TO THE KENTUCKY LEAGUE OF CITIES
INSURANCE SERVICES (KLCIS) FOR INSURANCE COVERAGES
OF GENERAL LIABILITY, PUBLIC OFFICIALS LIABILITY, LAW
ENFORCEMENT LIABILITY, AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY AND
PHYSICAL DAMAGE, PROPERTY, AND WORKERS
COMPENSATION FOR FISCAL YEAR 2016
Summary of Municipal Order No. 2015 - 110 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 approval of the insurance premiums. Safety / Risk Manager David
Weisbrodt highlighted changes to the insurance policy for FY2016, including an increase in the
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liability limit and adding comprehensive coverage for all vehicles. He also explained changes in the
premiums and rates compared to the previous year. In addition, he noted the City’s workers
compensation modification factor of 0.68 was still the best of all other KLCIS insured cities.
DeFebbo commended Mr. Weisbrodt for all his services to the City. Once the discussion ended, a
roll call vote was taken.
ROLL CALL: Voting Yea: Parrigin, Williams, Denning, Hill and Wilkerson
Voting Nay: None
Municipal Order No. 2015 - 110 was approved by unanimous vote.
MUNICIPAL ORDER NO. 2015 – 111
MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING INSURANCE PREMIUM
PAYMENTS TO THE KENTUCKY LEAGUE OF CITIES
INSURANCE SERVICES (KLCIS) FOR INSURANCE COVERAGES
OF GENERAL LIABILITY, PUBLIC OFFICIALS ERRORS AND
OMISSIONS, BUILDINGS AND PROPERTY, AND BUSINESS
AUTOMOBILE FOR THE CONVENTION CENTER CORPORATION
(CCC) FOR FISCAL YEAR 2016
Summary of Municipal Order No. 2015 - 111 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 the CCC Board of Directors met earlier in the day and approved the insurance
premiums for the next year. Human Resources Director and CCC CEO Michael Grubbs explained
the CCC used the same insurance company as the City and the premium only increased $53 compared
to the previous year. Once the discussion ended, a roll call vote was taken.
ROLL CALL: Voting Yea: Parrigin, Williams, Denning, Hill and Wilkerson
Voting Nay: None
Municipal Order No. 2015 - 111 was approved by unanimous vote.
MUNICIPAL ORDER NO. 2015 – 112
MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING CONTINUATION OF AN
AGREEMENT WITH OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS
(OHP) TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE MEDICAL SERVICES
(PHYSICALS AND MEDICAL TESTING) FOR FISCAL YEAR 2016
Summary of Municipal Order No. 2015 - 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. Human Resources Director Michael Grubbs recommended continuation of the agreement with
OHP with no rate increase. Mayor Wilkerson asked for additional discussion, and with none, a roll
call vote was taken.
ROLL CALL: Voting Yea: Parrigin, Williams, Denning and Hill
Voting Nay: None
Abstain: Wilkerson
Municipal Order No. 2015 - 112 was approved by majority vote. Mayor Wilkerson abstained
stating he would be the property manager of the building OHP was set to lease later in the year.
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MUNICIPAL ORDER NO. 2015 – 113
MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING CONTINUATION OF
COVERAGE BY SYMETRA LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
RELATING TO MANAGED HEALTH CARE AND SPECIFIC STOP-
LOSS / EXCESS INSURANCE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2016
Summary of Municipal Order No. 2015 - 113 was read by the Assistant City Manager/City
Clerk. Motion was made by Hill and seconded by Parrigin for consideration of said Municipal Order.
With the City being self-funded, Human Resources Director Michael Grubbs recommended
continuation of the agreement for excess insurance. He stated the deductible would be raised to
$125,000, however Symetra would not laser out any higher claimants like the other insurance
companies had proposed. With no other discussion, a roll call vote was taken.
ROLL CALL: Voting Yea: Parrigin, Williams, Denning, Hill and Wilkerson
Voting Nay: None
Municipal Order No. 2015 - 113 was approved by unanimous vote.
MUNICIPAL ORDER NO. 2015 – 114
MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING AND ACCEPTING BID
#2015-45 FOR PARKS AND RECREATION ROOFING AND
STRUCTURAL REPAIR PROJECT FROM CARTER DOUGLAS
COMPANY OF RUSSELLVILLE, KENTUCKY IN THE AMOUNT
OF $238,500
Summary of Municipal Order No. 2015 - 114 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 after the snow and rain event in March, the roof over the Fitness Center
and administrative office area in the F. O. Moxley Community Center was significantly damaged and
in need of repair/replacement. Parks and Recreation Director Brent Belcher reviewed the bidding
process and recommended the bid award. He also confirmed the cost would be covered by insurance.
With no additional discussion, a roll call vote was taken.
ROLL CALL: Voting Yea: Parrigin, Williams, Denning, Hill and Wilkerson
Voting Nay: None
Municipal Order No. 2015 - 114 was approved by unanimous vote.
MUNICIPAL ORDER NO. 2015 – 115
MUNICIPAL ORDER APPROVING CONTINUATION OF A
CONTRACT WITH COMMUNITY ACTION OF SOUTHERN
KENTUCKY, INC. FOR TRANSPORTATION SERVICES FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2016
Summary of Municipal Order No. 2015 - 115 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 second year of the three year contract for public transit services
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management. Mayor Wilkerson asked for additional discussion, and with none, a roll call vote was
taken.
ROLL CALL: Voting Yea: Parrigin, Williams, Denning, Hill and Wilkerson
Voting Nay: None
Municipal Order No. 2015 - 115 was approved by unanimous vote.
MUNICIPAL ORDER NO. 2015 – 116
MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF AN
APPLICATION FOR HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT FUNDS
RELATED TO THE CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROTECTION
PROJECT THROUGH THE KENTUCKY OFFICE OF HOMELAND
SECURITY FOR THE PURCHASE OF IN-CAR CAMERAS FOR
THE POLICE DEPARTMENT IN AN AMOUNT UP TO $82,500
Summary of Municipal Order No. 2015 - 116 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 submission of the grant application to provide funds which would
complete the outfitting of all patrol vehicles with the Coban in-car cameras. Mayor Wilkerson asked
for additional discussion, and with none, a roll call vote was taken.
ROLL CALL: Voting Yea: Parrigin, Williams, Denning, Hill and Wilkerson
Voting Nay: None
Municipal Order No. 2015 - 116 was approved by unanimous vote.
MUNICIPAL ORDER NO. 2015 – 117
MUNICIPAL ORDER APPROVING A PROJECT TO ELIMINATE
THE EXISTING ISSUES WITH THE WAKEFIELD POND, AND
AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING AGREEMENTS WITH THE
NECESSARY PROPERTY OWNERS
Summary of Municipal Order No. 2015 - 117 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 explained there was a need to address issues with the pond on Wakefield Street. After
having considered various options, he reported the best solution was to turn the pond into a drainage
basin/retention area. In order to do this, he indicated the pond would have to be drained and the
property owners had to agree. DeFebbo also mentioned staff conducted a community meeting during
the previous week to inform neighbors about the plans for the pond. With no more discussion, a roll
call vote was taken.
ROLL CALL: Voting Yea: Parrigin, Williams, Denning, Hill and Wilkerson
Voting Nay: None
Municipal Order No. 2015 - 117 was approved by unanimous vote.
MUNICIPAL ORDER NO. 2015 – 118
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MUNICIPAL ORDER APPROVING APPROPRIATIONS FOR
VARIOUS CITY CREATED / CONTRACT AGENCIES FOR FISCAL
YEAR 2016
Summary of Municipal Order No. 2015 - 118 was read by the Assistant City Manager/City
Clerk. Motion was made by Hill and seconded by Denning for consideration of said Municipal
Order. Ms. Schaller reiterated the recommendations for agency funding were presented with the
FY2016 budget proposal on May 19th. She indicated three agencies were recommended for up to a
3% increase, Operation P.R.I.D.E. would have a greater increase since it would be taking over the
Louisville Road corridor mowing and all others remained at the same or lower funding level as the
previous year. Mayor Wilkerson confirmed each of these agencies provided a contracted service on
behalf of the City.
Commissioner Williams remarked he had a problem with the 5% cost of living adjustment
(COLA) proposed by Community Action of Southern Kentucky for transit services in its application
for funding. However, after having received additional information to clarify the proposal, he
considered the increase as a wage adjustment to bring employee wages into balance and was more
comfortable with approving the recommended 3% funding increase. Once the discussion ended, a roll
call vote was taken.
ROLL CALL: Voting Yea: Parrigin, Williams, Denning, Hill and Wilkerson
Voting Nay: None
Municipal Order No. 2015 - 118 was approved by unanimous vote.
ORDINANCE NO. BG2015 – 19
(First Reading)
ORDINANCE RELATING TO BUDGET AMENDMENT
ORDINANCE APPROVING AMENDMENT NUMBER FOUR TO
THE CITY OF BOWLING GREEN, KENTUCKY ANNUAL
OPERATING BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2015
Title and summary of Ordinance No. BG2015 - 19 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 commented on the process to incrementally manage the budget throughout the
year and the need for occasional budget changes which required the Board’s approval. Mayor
Wilkerson asked for additional discussion, and with none, a roll call vote was taken.
ROLL CALL: Voting Yea: Parrigin, Williams, Denning, Hill and Wilkerson
Voting Nay: None
First reading of Ordinance No. BG2015 - 19 was approved by unanimous vote.
STREET OVERLAY PROGRAM PRESENTATION
Mr. DeFebbo indicated paving was a priority every year in the budget development process
and the resurfacing budget amount had incrementally been increased over 60% in the past five years.
He commented there was never enough money to pave every street in need which was why a scientific
methodology was used to determine which roads would be selected each year. Public Works Director
Jeff Lashlee and City Engineer Melissa Cansler presented details about the City’s Street Overlay
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Program, including the inspection process and development of the annual list of prioritized streets
recommended for resurfacing. Mr. Lashlee pointed out one third of the City’s streets (approximately
258 miles) were inspected each year and about 24.7 miles of roadway were determined to be “in
need” of paving at a total estimated cost of over $9 million. With the current budget amount of $1.3
million, he indicated less than 8 miles or approximately one third of the streets “in need” could be
paved next year. Ms. Cansler noted several factors have to be considered when selecting a segment
for repaving including the severity of the condition as well as volume of traffic. She also explained
there were several factors to be considered when estimating the cost of each section of roadway to be
resurfaced, such as the amount of milling required, installation of ADA compliant sidewalk ramps,
and replacement of sidewalk, curb and gutter.
In response to questions, Mr. Lashlee confirmed the majority of the funding for the Overlay
Program came from the State and was part of the municipal road aid/liquid fuel tax money received
each year and did not come from local property taxes. Chief Financial Officer Jeff Meisel reported
that source of funding was projected to decline in the coming years due to an old and antiquated
allocation formula used by the State, known as the formula of fifths, which heavily benefited rural
county roads. Mr. DeFebbo revealed an additional $200,000 collected from the local gas franchise
fee has also been dedicated toward the Overlay Program and moved to the Liquid Fuel Tax Fund. In
addition, he commented the Board could always re-evaluate its funding priorities to provide more
funding for the Program, but would have to reduce funding for other priorities such as stormwater,
sidewalks and new road construction projects.
Ken Hines and Danny Zoller, residents of Saint Andrews Circle, requested the Board consider
reprioritizing the list of streets selected to also include their subdivision street since it had not been
resurfaced since built in 1989, and had only received some repairs to seal cracks which they believed
detracted from the property values on the street. Mr. Hines also suggested that if the City would not
repave the street, then allow the property owners to contribute the necessary money for which the City
would provide a credit on their property tax bills over a period of time.
At the request of the Board, Ms. Cansler confirmed Saint Andrews Circle was not currently
deemed “in need” of resurfacing, but was on the verge to be considered in the next year or two. She
noted this street was located in the zone to be inspected in the coming cycle. Mr. Lashlee also
confirmed the cosmetic look of a street was not a factor in determining if that street was “in need” of
overlay.
In light of the discussion and because the street was set for inspection again this summer,
Mayor Wilkerson advised the Board did not have a specific answer at tonight’s meeting regarding
when Saint Andrews Circle would make the list for resurfacing. John Dempsey, another resident of
Saint Andrews Circle, remarked he feared this street would constantly be pushed to the bottom of the
list because it did not have the traffic volume compared to others. He urged the City to look more
closely at residential roadways such as courts, circles or those with only one access point.
CLOSED SESSION
Following a brief recess to clear the Commission Chamber, the Board of Commissioners met
at approximately 6:10 p.m. in closed session pursuant to KRS 61.810 (1) (b), (c) and (g) as previously
approved. Mr. DeFebbo advised there would not be any action 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 7:30 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
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Agenda
AGENDA
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
CITY OF BOWLING GREEN, KENTUCKY
REGULAR MEETING - CITY HALL
June 16, 2015, 4:30 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER
INVOCATION/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS Communications Center Accreditation Recognition from
Kentucky Association of Chiefs of Police (KACP)
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
APPROVAL OF MINUTES Regular Meeting on June 2, 2015
PUBLIC COMMENTS
ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION:
1. Ordinance No. BG2015 – 14 ORDINANCE ADOPTING ANNUAL CITY BUDGET
(Second Reading) Ordinance adopting the City of Bowling Green, Kentucky
Annual Operating Budget for Fiscal Year beginning July 1,
2015 and ending June 30, 2016, by estimating revenues and
appropriating funds for the operation of city government
2. Ordinance No. BG2015 – 15 ORDINANCE RELATING TO CLASSIFICATION/PAY
(Second Reading) 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 2016
3. Ordinance No. BG2015 – 16 ORDINANCE TERMINATING INTERLOCAL
(Second Reading) AGREEMENT WITH WARREN COUNTY
Ordinance terminating Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with
Warren County related to Public Safety Mobile Radio
Communications System
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4. Ordinance No. BG2015 – 17 ORDINANCE AMENDING CODE OF ORDINANCES
(Second Reading) Ordinance amending Chapter 16 (Parks and Recreation) of the
City of Bowling Green Code of Ordinances to repeal
Subchapter 16-2 (Board of Park Commissioners)
5. Ordinance No. BG2015 – 18 ORDINANCE AMENDING CODE OF ORDINANCES
(Second Reading) Ordinance amending Chapter 11 (Finance, Taxation and
Economic Development) of the City of Bowling Green Code
of Ordinances to add a new subchapter related to the creation
of an Energy Project Assessment District
6. Municipal Order No. 2015 – 106 Municipal Order approving the probationary appointment of
L. Nicole Rodgers to the position of Financial Specialist in
the Finance Department (Filed 06/09/2015, 9:45 a.m.)
7. Municipal Order No. 2015 – 107 Municipal Order approving the probationary appointment of
Terry R. Steff to the position of Animal Control Officer in the
Neighborhood and Community Services Department (Filed
06/09/2015, 9:45 a.m.)
8. Municipal Order No. 2015 – 108 Municipal Order approving the appointment of Donnie Brown
to the Bowling Green-Warren County Military Liaison Board
(Filed 06/05/2015, 8:15 a.m.)
9. Municipal Order No. 2015 – 109 Municipal Order approving the reappointment of Chuck
Coppinger and appointment of Greg Gay to the City-County
Planning Commission of Warren County (Filed 06/10/2015,
9:10 a.m.)
10. Municipal Order No. 2015 – 110 Municipal Order authorizing insurance premium payments to
the Kentucky League of Cities Insurance Services for
insurance coverages of general liability, public officials
liability, law enforcement liability, automobile liability and
physical damage, property, and workers compensation for
Fiscal Year 2016 (Filed 06/09/2015, 9:45 a.m.)
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11. Municipal Order No. 2015 – 111 Municipal Order authorizing insurance premium payments to
the Kentucky League of Cities Insurance Services for
insurance coverages of general liability, public officials errors
and omissions, buildings and property, and business
automobile for The Convention Center Corporation for Fiscal
Year 2016 (Filed 06/09/2015, 9:45 a.m.)
12. Municipal Order No. 2015 – 112 Municipal Order authorizing continuation of an agreement
with Occupational Health Professionals to provide employee
medical services (physicals and medical testing) for Fiscal
Year 2016 (Filed 06/09/2015, 9:45 a.m.)
13. Municipal Order No. 2015 – 113 Municipal Order authorizing continuation of coverage by
Symetra Life Insurance Company relating to managed health
care and specific stop-loss / excess insurance for Fiscal Year
2016 (Filed 06/11/2015, 8:55 a.m.)
14. Municipal Order No. 2015 – 114 Municipal Order authorizing and accepting Bid #2015-45 for
Parks and Recreation roofing and structural repair project
from Carter Douglas Company of Russellville, Kentucky in
the amount of $238,500 (Filed 06/09/2015, 2:00 p.m.)
15. Municipal Order No. 2015 – 115 Municipal Order approving continuation of a contract with
Community Action of Southern Kentucky, Inc. for
transportation services for Fiscal Year 2016 (Filed
06/08/2015, 12:30 p.m.)
16. Municipal Order No. 2015 – 116 Municipal Order authorizing the submission of an application
for Homeland Security Grant funds related to the Critical
Infrastructure Protection Project through the Kentucky Office
of Homeland Security for the purchase of in-car cameras for
the Police Department in an amount up to $82,500 (Filed
06/10/2015, 8:30 a.m.)
17. Municipal Order No. 2015 – 117 Municipal Order approving a project to eliminate the existing
issues with the Wakefield Pond, and authorizing and
approving agreements with the necessary property owners
(Filed 05/26/2015, 2:00 p.m.)
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(Agenda-June 16, 2015)
18. Municipal Order No. 2015 – 118 Municipal Order approving appropriations for various City
Created / Contract Agencies for Fiscal Year 2016 (Filed
06/03/2015, 3:30 p.m.)
19. Ordinance No. BG2015 – 19 ORDINANCE RELATING TO BUDGET AMENDMENT
(First Reading) Ordinance approving Amendment Number Four to the City of
Bowling Green, Kentucky Annual Operating Budget for
Fiscal Year 2015 (Filed 06/10/2015, 7:30 a.m.)
DISCUSSION Public Works Department to present details about the City’s
Street Overlay Program.
NEXT SCHEDULED MEETING July 7, 2015
ADJOURNMENT
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