Board of Commissioners

MINUTES of REGULAR MEETING of the BOARD of COMMISSIONERS of the CITY of BOWLING GREEN, KENTUCKY held AUGUST 4, 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 August 4, 2015. Mayor Bruce Wilkerson called the meeting to order. An invocation was given by Commissioner Sue Parrigin. Boy Scout Troop 705 members Jacob Pedigo and Ian Crabtree led the reciting of the Pledge of Allegiance. Assistant City Manager/City Clerk Katie Schaller-Ward 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 announced the August 1st retirement of the following individuals and thanked them for their service to the City: • Master Police Officer Lisa Brown with over nine years of service; • Police Administrative Services Supervisor Kim Clayton with over 29 years of service; • Athletics Division Manager Paul Correa with 34 years of service; • Fire Company Commander John Ellis with 25 years of service; • Fire Chief Greg Johnson with almost 28 years of service; • Master Police Officer/Detective Mike Lemon with over 19 years of service; • Fire Company Commander Mark Page with 23 years of service; • Firefighter/EMT II Mark Schultz with 20 years of service; • Police Captain Terrill Sharber with over 20 years of service; • Fire Apparatus Operator/EMT J. D. Shuffett with 20 years of service; • Deputy Police Chief John Stewart with 25 years of service; • Fire Company Commander/Arson Investigator Charlie Tomes with over 22 years of service; and, • Police Sergeant Shane West with over 20 years of service. CITY MANAGER City Manager Kevin D. DeFebbo requested the addition of two late-filed items, Ordinance Nos. BG2015 – 24 and BG2015 – 25, which had received first reading at the special meeting on Monday, August 3rd. Motion was made by Hill and seconded by Denning to add both Ordinances to the agenda for consideration. With no discussion, a roll call vote was taken. ROLL CALL: Voting Yea: Hill, Parrigin, Williams, Denning and Wilkerson Voting Nay: None Motion to add Ordinance Nos. BG2015 – 24 and BG2015 – 25 to the agenda for second reading was approved by unanimous vote. Mr. DeFebbo also requested a closed session for the purpose of discussion about proposed litigation against the City. Motion was made by Hill and seconded by Williams to convene in closed *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-August 4, 2015) session following the regular meeting pursuant to KRS 61.810(1)(c). 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)(c) was approved by unanimous vote. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Minutes of Special Meeting July 7, 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 Denning 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 July 7, 2015 was approved by unanimous vote. PUBLIC COMMENTS Mayor Wilkerson opened the floor for any public comments and there were none. LATE-FILED ITEMS ORDINANCE NO. BG2015 – 24 (Second Reading) ORDINANCE RELATING TO BUDGET AMENDMENT ORDINANCE APPROVING AMENDMENT NUMBER FIVE TO THE CITY OF BOWLING GREEN, KENTUCKY ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2015 Title and summary of Ordinance No. BG2015 - 24 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 that each of the late-filed items were discussed at the special meeting held on August 3rd. He 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 Ordinance No. BG2015 – 24 was adopted by unanimous vote. ORDINANCE NO. BG2015 – 25 (Second Reading) ORDINANCE APPROVING INTERLOCAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT WITH WARREN COUNTY AND WARREN COUNTY DOWNTOWN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, INC. 2 (Minutes-Board of Commissioners-August 4, 2015) ORDINANCE APPROVING INTERLOCAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT WITH WARREN COUNTY AND WARREN COUNTY DOWNTOWN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, INC. RELATED TO THE WKU GATEWAY TO DOWNTOWN BOWLING GREEN DEVELOPMENT AREA TAX INCREMENT FINANCING (TIF) DISTRICT Title and summary of Ordinance No. BG2015 - 25 was read by the Assistant City Manager/City Clerk. Motion was made by Hill and seconded by Parrigin for second reading of said Ordinance. Since this item was discussed in detail the previous day, Mayor Wilkerson asked if there was any additional discussion. With none, a roll call vote was taken. ROLL CALL: Voting Yea: Hill, Parrigin, Williams, Denning and Wilkerson Voting Nay: None Ordinance No. BG2015 - 25 was adopted by unanimous vote. REGULAR AGENDA ORDINANCE NO. BG2015 – 20 (Second Reading) ORDINANCE RELATING TO CLASSIFICATION/PAY SCHEDULE ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION/PAY SCHEDULE “G” FOR GENERAL CLASSIFIED EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF BOWLING GREEN FOR FISCAL YEAR 2016 Title and summary of Ordinance No. BG2015 - 20 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 recounted this Ordinance received first reading on July 7th and asked if there was any further discussion. With none, a roll call vote was taken. ROLL CALL: Voting Yea: Hill, Parrigin, Williams, Denning and Wilkerson Voting Nay: None Ordinance No. BG2015 - 20 was adopted by unanimous vote. MUNICIPAL ORDER NO. 2015 – 130 MUNICIPAL ORDER APPROVING THE PROMOTIONS OF MELANIE S. WATTS TO THE POSITION OF DEPUTY POLICE CHIEF, BRIAN E. HARRELL TO THE POSITION OF ASSISTANT POLICE CHIEF, JOSHUA M. HUGHES AND BELDEN T. PARRY TO THE POSITION OF POLICE CAPTAIN, AND MICHAEL D. MYRICK, ROBERT O. PERRY AND BRANDON N. STICE TO THE POSITION OF POLICE SERGEANT IN THE POLICE DEPARTMENT Summary of Municipal Order No. 2015 - 130 was read by the Assistant City Manager/City Clerk. Motion was made by Denning and seconded by Hill for consideration of said Municipal Order. Police Chief Doug Hawkins highlighted achievements and qualifications for each of the 3 (Minutes-Board of Commissioners-August 4, 2015) recommended promotions. Commissioner Denning commented he believed the City’s Police Department was the best educated in the country and he supported the recommendations. Mayor Wilkerson remarked about the accomplishments of both the Police and Fire Departments to be accredited and reaccredited. 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 - 130 was approved by unanimous vote. MUNICIPAL ORDER NO. 2015 – 131 MUNICIPAL ORDER APPROVING THE PROMOTIONS OF BRIAN E. CHAMBERS AND J. MATTHEW FERGUSON TO THE POSITION OF COMPANY COMMANDER/EMT, AND STEPHEN P. CANDELA, C. ALAN DEZERN AND KRISTOPHER D. MITCHELL TO THE POSITION OF FIRE APPARATUS OPERATOR/EMT IN THE FIRE DEPARTMENT Summary of Municipal Order No. 2015 - 131 was read by the Assistant City Manager/City Clerk. Motion was made by Hill and seconded by Williams for consideration of said Municipal Order. Interim Fire Chief Brian O’Callaghan reviewed and recommended each of the promotions which were brought forth by Fire Chief Greg Johnson prior to his retirement. Commissioner Denning remarked about the quick response time of the City’s Fire Department and provided his support for the promotions. Mayor Wilkerson congratulated the Fire Department for recently achieving an improved ISO rating which might help reduce insurance premiums for businesses and residents of the city. Commissioner Hill stated this was another good reason to consider annexation into the city limits. Once the discussion ended, a roll call vote was taken on the recommended promotions. ROLL CALL: Voting Yea: Hill, Parrigin, Williams, Denning and Wilkerson Voting Nay: None Municipal Order No. 2015 - 131 was approved by unanimous vote. MUNICIPAL ORDER NO. 2015 – 132 MUNICIPAL ORDER APPROVING THE PROBATIONARY APPOINTMENTS OF J. KEATON MAY, A. CHASE MCKEE AND J. CURTIS NAPIER TO THE POSITION OF FIREFIGHTER, AND SEAN D. HAMILTON AND PHILLIP D. WAGNER TO THE POSITION OF FIREFIGHTER/EMT IN THE FIRE DEPARTMENT Summary of Municipal Order No. 2015 - 132 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 hiring process and recommended the appointments to fill five out of seven existing vacancies. 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 4 (Minutes-Board of Commissioners-August 4, 2015) Municipal Order No. 2015 - 132 was approved by unanimous vote. MUNICIPAL ORDER NO. 2015 – 133 MUNICIPAL ORDER APPROVING THE APPOINTMENT OF ELAINE SMITH PRICE TO THE CITY-COUNTY BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS Summary of Municipal Order No. 2015 - 133 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 board appointment. 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 - 133 was approved by unanimous vote. MUNICIPAL ORDER NO. 2015 – 134 MUNICIPAL ORDER APPROVING THE APPOINTMENT OF TODD DAVIS TO THE BOWLING GREEN MUNICIPAL UTILITIES (BGMU) BOARD Summary of Municipal Order No. 2015 - 134 was read by the Assistant City Manager/City Clerk. Motion was made by Williams and seconded by Hill for consideration of said Municipal Order. Mayor Wilkerson recommended the return of Mr. Davis to the BGMU Board. Commissioner Williams expressed his support for the former BGMU Board Chair. 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 - 134 was approved by unanimous vote. MUNICIPAL ORDER NO. 2015 – 135 MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING AND ACCEPTING BID #2015-51 FOR CISCO SMARTNET ANNUAL RENEWAL FROM JBK NETWORK CONSULTING, LTD OF BOWLING GREEN, KENTUCKY IN THE AMOUNT OF $48,873 Summary of Municipal Order No. 2015 - 135 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 approval. 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 - 135 was approved by unanimous vote. 5 (Minutes-Board of Commissioners-August 4, 2015) MUNICIPAL ORDER NO. 2015 – 136 MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING SOFTWARE SUBSCRIPTION SERVICES FROM NEW WORLD SYSTEMS IN THE AMOUNT OF $104,754 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2016 Summary of Municipal Order No. 2015 - 136 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 this sole source for software maintenance services. 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 - 136 was approved by unanimous vote. MUNICIPAL ORDER NO. 2015 – 137 MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING AND ACCEPTING BID #2015-53 FOR PARKS AND RECREATION CAMERA PROJECT FROM JBK NETWORK CONSULTING, LTD OF BOWLING GREEN, KENTUCKY IN THE AMOUNT OF $35,060.60 Summary of Municipal Order No. 2015 - 137 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 indicated the City was making improvements to better protect assets and people in the parks. He reviewed and recommended the bid award for security cameras to be placed at Fountain Square Park, Circus Square Park and Mitch McConnell Riverfront Park, and to purchase other necessary equipment. 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 - 137 was approved by unanimous vote. MUNICIPAL ORDER NO. 2015 – 138 MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING AND ACCEPTING BID #2015-47 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2015 SIDEWALK CONSTRUCTION FROM SCOTT & MURPHY, INC. OF BOWLING GREEN, KENTUCKY IN THE AMOUNT OF $996,435.80 Summary of Municipal Order No. 2015 - 138 was read by the Assistant City Manager/City Clerk. Motion was made by Hill and seconded by Parrigin for consideration of said Municipal Order. As one of the City’s top three priorities, DeFebbo reviewed and recommended the bid award for approximately 9,500 linear feet of new sidewalk to be installed at locations previously vetted by the Board of Commissioners. Mayor Wilkerson asked for additional discussion, and with none, a roll call vote was taken. 6 (Minutes-Board of Commissioners-August 4, 2015) ROLL CALL: Voting Yea: Hill, Parrigin, Williams, Denning and Wilkerson Voting Nay: None Municipal Order No. 2015 - 138 was approved by unanimous vote. MUNICIPAL ORDER NO. 2015 – 139 MUNICIPAL ORDER APPROVING CONTRACTS THROUGH COOPERATIVE PURCHASE WITH VARIOUS VENDORS UNDER THE KENTUCKY PRICING CONTRACT FOR CHEMICALS AND FERTILIZERS FOR THE PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $105,200 Summary of Municipal Order No. 2015 - 139 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 need to use chemicals and fertilizers to maintain the golf courses and other park areas. He indicated the purchases for the necessary products would be made as needed throughout the fiscal year using state pricing contracts. 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 - 139 was approved by unanimous vote. MUNICIPAL ORDER NO. 2015 – 140 MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING AND ACCEPTING BID #2015-52 FOR V-BOX SALT SPREADERS FROM MUNICIPAL EQUIPMENT, INC. OF LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY IN THE AMOUNT OF $31,000 Summary of Municipal Order No. 2015 - 140 was read by the Assistant City Manager/City Clerk. Motion was made by Hill and seconded by Denning for consideration of said Municipal Order. In an effort to find ways to make improvements, DeFebbo explained the Public Works Department had gone through a peer review process which recommended the purchase of additional equipment to better handle snow events. Public Works Director Jeff Lashlee described the equipment which would attach to existing vehicles and increase the number of salt units available to be in-service during a snow event. Commissioner Williams commended the Department for going through the peer review. On an unrelated note, Commissioner Hill commended the Public Works Department for how smoothly the Wakefield Pond project was going. Mr. Lashlee reported the installed drywell appeared to test effectively, which should forego the need for additional construction to be incurred. Following the discussion, a roll call vote was taken on the Municipal Order. ROLL CALL: Voting Yea: Hill, Parrigin, Williams, Denning and Wilkerson Voting Nay: None Municipal Order No. 2015 - 140 was approved by unanimous vote. 7 (Minutes-Board of Commissioners-August 4, 2015) MUNICIPAL ORDER NO. 2015 – 141 MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING AND ACCEPTING BID #2015-49 FOR LOVERS LANE SOCCER FIELD SINKHOLE REPAIR AND DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS FROM CARTER DOUGLAS COMPANY LLC OF RUSSELLVILLE, KENTUCKY IN THE AMOUNT OF $38,015 Summary of Municipal Order No. 2015 - 141 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 indicated that following the completion of an underground study of the soccer fields, it was recommended additional remediation take place. He recommended approval of the bid award for this work to be completed. 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 - 141 was approved by unanimous vote. ORDINANCE NO. BG2015 – 21 (First Reading) ORDINANCE REZONING REAL ESTATE ORDINANCE REZONING A TRACT OF LAND CONTAINING 0.18 ACRE FROM LI (LIGHT INDUSTRIAL) TO RS-1D (SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL) LOCATED AT 928 BOATLANDING ROAD, PRESENTLY OWNED BY BANKS AND PATRICIA CRANDELL Title and summary of Ordinance No. BG2015 - 21 was read by the Assistant City Manager/City Clerk. Motion was made by Denning and seconded by Hill 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 - 21 was approved by unanimous vote. ORDINANCE NO. BG2015 – 22 (First Reading) ORDINANCE REZONING REAL ESTATE ORDINANCE REZONING A TRACT OF LAND CONTAINING 0.2022 ACRE FROM RM-4 (MULTI – FAMILY RESIDENTIAL) TO GB (GENERAL BUSINESS) LOCATED AT 1320 CENTER STREET, PRESENTLY OWNED BY DEAN AND ANN DUNNEGAN Title and summary of Ordinance No. BG2015 - 22 was read by the Assistant City Manager/City Clerk. Motion was made by Hill and seconded by Parrigin for first reading of said Ordinance. City-County Planning Commission Director Steve Hunter pointed out the commercial 8 (Minutes-Board of Commissioners-August 4, 2015) parking lot to be installed at this location provided an opportunity to help address an existing traffic problem associated with the adjacent alley. 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 - 22 was approved by unanimous vote. MUNICIPAL ORDER NO. 2015 – 142 MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING AGREEMENTS BETWEEN THE CITY OF BOWLING GREEN AND EACH OF THE FIVE (5) APPROVED SUBRECIPIENTS FOR YEAR 12 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM FUNDING Summary of Municipal Order No. 2015 - 142 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 outlined the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) requirements for CDBG entitlement funding to be allocated. He recounted the recommended subrecipients to receive funding this year were all discussed at previous public hearings and meetings this past spring. 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 - 142 was approved by unanimous vote. MUNICIPAL ORDER NO. 2015 – 143 MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO GRANT AGREEMENTS FOR SELECT NEIGHBORHOOD ACTION PROGRAM (SNAP) GRANTS WITH VARIOUS NEIGHBORHOODS Summary of Municipal Order No. 2015 – 143 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 the annual program to help Homeowners Associations (HOA) and other organizations make improvements in their neighborhoods. He reported more money was added to the program with the adoption of the FY2016 budget and all eligible categories were represented in this year’s results. Mayor Wilkerson thanked the HOA members who were willing to take on the responsibility of making improvements in their neighborhoods. Neighborhood Services Coordinator Karen Foley responded to questions about particular aspects of some of the projects. Following the discussion, a roll call vote was taken. ROLL CALL: Voting Yea: Hill, Parrigin, Williams, Denning and Wilkerson Voting Nay: None Municipal Order No. 2015 - 143 was approved by unanimous vote. MUNICIPAL ORDER NO. 2015 – 144 9 (Minutes-Board of Commissioners-August 4, 2015) MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH BOWLING GREEN INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL, INC. TO LEASE CIRCUS SQUARE PARK AND DESIGNATED STREETS FOR SEPTEMBER 25 AND 26, 2015, AND FURTHER WAIVING THE NORMAL RENTAL FEES FOR THE RENTAL OF CIRCUS SQUARE PARK FOR THIS EVENT Summary of Municipal Order No. 2015 - 144 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 approval of the lease agreement including the waiver of rental fees. 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 - 144 was approved by unanimous vote. MUNICIPAL ORDER NO. 2015 – 145 MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING PAYMENT TO THE WARREN COUNTY PROPERTY VALUATION ADMINISTRATOR (PVA) FOR FISCAL YEAR 2016 Summary of Municipal Order No. 2015 - 145 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 recommended the annual payment at the maximum established amount in accordance with State law. Mayor Wilkerson recognized the work of PVA Bob Brandstetter and his staff. 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 - 145 was approved by unanimous vote. ORDINANCE NO. BG2015 – 23 (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 SUBCHAPTER 25-11 RELATED TO NEPOTISM AS RECOMMENDED BY THE BOARD OF ETHICS Title and summary of Ordinance No. BG2015 - 23 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 recounted the City was recently acknowledged by the Kentucky League of Cities as being an ethical organization. In an effort to maintain current policies, he indicated the Board of Ethics proposed a minor amendment. Human Resources Director Michael Grubbs explained the proposed change would prohibit an applicant to be considered for appointment in a department 10 (Minutes-Board of Commissioners-August 4, 2015) where a relative would be an “immediate” supervisor. He noted the current language referring to a “respective” supervisor was too ambiguous. Once the discussion ended, 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 - 23 was approved by unanimous vote. BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS COMMENTS Although there was still some work to be done in the room, Mayor Wilkerson thanked staff for diligently getting the newly remodeled Commission Chamber ready for use as soon as it was feasible. The Commissioners concurred and commented about how much nicer the room looked. Mr. DeFebbo also thanked staff for all their efforts with handling the renovations in the building while keeping offices open to the public. CLOSED SESSION Following a brief recess to clear the Commission Chamber, the Board of Commissioners met at approximately 5:30 p.m. in closed session pursuant to KRS 61.810(1)(c) as previously approved. Mr. DeFebbo confirmed there was no action expected to following 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 6:10 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-Ward 11