Board of Commissioners
Regular MeetingBowling Green, KY · September 15, 2015
Minutes
MINUTES of REGULAR MEETING
of the BOARD of COMMISSIONERS
of the CITY of BOWLING GREEN, KENTUCKY
held SEPTEMBER 15, 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 September 15,
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-Ward called the roll, and the following members were present:
Commissioner Joe W. Denning, Commissioner Melinda M. Hill, Commissioner Sue Parrigin,
Commissioner Rick Williams and Mayor Bruce Wilkerson. Absent: none. There was a full quorum
of the Board of Commissioners.
AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS
Mayor Wilkerson, with the assistance of Commissioners Parrigin, Williams and Hill,
proclaimed September 13-19, 2015 as “Lifelong Learning Week,” and urged all citizens throughout
the community to acknowledge the importance of lifelong learning in Bowling Green and surrounding
counties.
CITY MANAGER
City Manager Kevin D. DeFebbo withdrew item number 11 (Municipal Order No. 2015 –
168) from the agenda. He also requested a closed session for the purpose of discussion about
proposed and pending litigation against the City, and for discussion which might lead to the
appointment of an individual employee. Motion was made by Hill and seconded by Williams to
convene in closed session following the regular meeting pursuant to KRS 61.810 (1) (c) and (f).
Mayor Wilkerson called for roll call vote.
ROLL CALL: Voting Yea: Denning, Hill, Parrigin, Williams and Wilkerson
Voting Nay: None
Motion to convene in closed session pursuant to KRS 61.810 (1) (c) and (f) was approved by
unanimous vote.
Mr. DeFebbo also recognized Account Manager Brad Sherk with M3 Technology Group who
was in attendance and assisting with the upgrade of the audio/visual components in the room.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Minutes of Regular Meeting September 1, 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: Denning, Hill, Parrigin, Williams and Wilkerson
Voting Nay: None
Motion to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of September 1, 2015 was approved by
unanimous vote.
*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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PUBLIC COMMENTS
Mayor Wilkerson opened the floor for any public comments and there were none.
REGULAR AGENDA
ORDINANCE NO. BG2015 – 28
(Second Reading)
ORDINANCE ANNEXING PROPERTY BY CONSENT
ORDINANCE ANNEXING 0.99 4.28 ACRES OF PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 5609 SCOTTSVILLE ROAD WITH PROPERTY
PRESENTLY OWNED BY TRUSTEES OF BROADWAY UNITED
METHODIST CHURCH, INC. AND SAID TERRITORY BEING
CONTIGUOUS TO EXISTING CITY LIMITS
Title and summary of Ordinance No. BG2015 - 28 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: Denning, Hill, Parrigin, Williams and Wilkerson
Voting Nay: None
Ordinance No. BG2015 - 28 was adopted by unanimous vote. (Following adoption a
correction was made to the ordinance to reflect the actual total acreage being annexed of 4.28 (not
0.99) acres which is the acreage identified on both the property description and map.)
ORDINANCE NO. BG2015 – 29
(Second Reading)
ORDINANCE AMENDING CODE OF ORDINANCES
ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 17 (PERSONNEL POLICIES)
OF THE CITY OF BOWLING GREEN CODE OF ORDINANCES TO
CREATE A NEW SUBCHAPTER RELATING TO A WORKFORCE
RECRUITMENT AND OUTREACH COMMITTEE
Title and summary of Ordinance No. BG2015 - 29 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 asked for discussion, and with none, a roll call vote was taken.
ROLL CALL: Voting Yea: Denning, Hill, Parrigin, Williams and Wilkerson
Voting Nay: None
Ordinance No. BG2015 - 29 was adopted by unanimous vote.
ORDINANCE NO. BG2015 – 30
(Second Reading)
ORDINANCE APPROVING AMENDED INTERLOCAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT
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ORDINANCE APPROVING AMENDED 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 (BLOCK 6 WRAP)
Title and summary of Ordinance No. BG2015 - 30 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: Denning, Hill, Parrigin, Williams and Wilkerson
Voting Nay: None
Ordinance No. BG2015 - 30 was adopted by unanimous vote.
ORDINANCE NO. BG2015 – 31
(Second Reading)
ORDINANCE RELATING TO PROPERTY TAX RATES
ORDINANCE SETTING 2015 PROPERTY TAX RATES,
FRANCHISE TAX RATES AND IMPROVEMENT ASSESSMENT
RATES, AND SETTING FORTH GUIDELINES FOR PAYMENT,
PENALTY AND INTEREST
Title and summary of Ordinance No. BG2015 - 31 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 reiterated the City was keeping the property tax rates the same as the
previous year. With no other discussion, a roll call vote was taken.
ROLL CALL: Voting Yea: Denning, Hill, Parrigin, Williams and Wilkerson
Voting Nay: None
Ordinance No. BG2015 - 31 was adopted by unanimous vote.
MUNICIPAL ORDER NO. 2015 – 163
MUNICIPAL ORDER APPROVING THE PROMOTION OF APRIL
N. COSBY TO THE POSITION OF CHIEF ACCOUNTANT IN THE
FINANCE DEPARTMENT
Summary of Municipal Order No. 2015 - 163 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 this promotion was the last move in the reorganization of the Finance
Department. Assistant Chief Financial Officer Erin Ballou reviewed and recommended the
promotion. Once the discussion ended, a roll call vote was taken.
ROLL CALL: Voting Yea: Denning, Hill, Parrigin, Williams and Wilkerson
Voting Nay: None
Municipal Order No. 2015 - 163 was approved by unanimous vote.
ORDINANCE NO. BG2015 – 32
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(First 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 - 32 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 stated the City always strives to have the right people in the right position doing
the right things. In that regard, he recommended two changes in the pay schedule which relate to the
Human Resources Department. In response to a question from Commissioner Hill, Human Resources
Director Michael Grubbs explained the need for another position to be added to the Department. He
detailed the expanded workload which in part relates to the City’s ability to meet the requirements of
the U.S. Department of Justice with an increase in applicant processing and data tracking, as well as
being able to adequately staff the new Workforce Recruitment and Outreach Committee. Once the
discussion ended, a roll call vote was taken.
ROLL CALL: Voting Yea: Denning, Parrigin, Williams and Wilkerson
Voting Nay: Hill
First reading of Ordinance No. BG2015 - 32 was approved by majority vote.
MUNICIPAL ORDER NO. 2015 – 164
MUNICIPAL ORDER APPROVING THE APPOINTMENT OF
VIRGINIA SIEGEL TO THE BOWLING GREEN-WARREN
COUNTY HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD
Summary of Municipal Order No. 2015 - 164 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 outlined Ms. Siegel’s qualifications and recommended the appointment.
With no additional discussion, a roll call vote was taken.
ROLL CALL: Voting Yea: Denning, Hill, Parrigin, Williams and Wilkerson
Voting Nay: None
Municipal Order No. 2015 - 164 was approved by unanimous vote.
MUNICIPAL ORDER NO. 2015 – 165
MUNICIPAL ORDER APPROVING THE APPOINTMENTS OF JEFF
MEISEL AND MELINDA HILL TO SERVE ON THE WARREN
COUNTY DOWNTOWN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY, INCORPORATED
Summary of Municipal Order No. 2015 - 165 was read by the Assistant City Manager/City
Clerk. Motion was made by Parrigin and seconded by Denning for consideration of said Municipal
Order. Mayor Wilkerson thanked Patsy Sloan and John Kelly for their service on this board, and
recommended the new appointments pursuant to the most recent interlocal agreement between the
City, County and Authority. With no other discussion, a roll call vote was taken.
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ROLL CALL: Voting Yea: Denning, Hill, Parrigin, Williams and Wilkerson
Voting Nay: None
Municipal Order No. 2015 - 165 was approved by unanimous vote.
MUNICIPAL ORDER NO. 2015 – 166
MUNICIPAL ORDER APPROVING THE APPOINTMENTS OF
FABIAN ALVAREZ, VICKIE ELROD, CHUCK GLASS, CARDINE
HARRISON, HUDA MELKY, RICK STARKS AND ALICE
GATEWOOD-WADDELL TO THE WORKFORCE RECRUITMENT
AND OUTREACH COMMITTEE
Summary of Municipal Order No. 2015 - 166 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 indicated this was a group of dedicated and passionate people who will be given the
task of helping the City increase its workforce proportionality. He also announced the first meeting of
the Committee would be held September 24th. Mayor Wilkerson thanked everyone who expressed an
interest in serving. He agreed this was an outstanding group, and he expressed his appreciation for
their willingness to serve. Once the discussion ended, a roll call vote was taken.
ROLL CALL: Voting Yea: Denning, Hill, Parrigin, Williams and Wilkerson
Voting Nay: None
Municipal Order No. 2015 - 166 was approved by unanimous vote.
MUNICIPAL ORDER NO. 2015 – 167
MUNICIPAL ORDER APPROVING THE APPOINTMENT OF DAN
RUDLOFF TO THE CITY OF BOWLING GREEN BOARD OF
ETHICS
Summary of Municipal Order No. 2015 - 167 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 Mr. Rudloff had previously served on this board and he
welcomed him back. With no other discussion, a roll call vote was taken.
ROLL CALL: Voting Yea: Denning, Hill, Parrigin, Williams and Wilkerson
Voting Nay: None
Municipal Order No. 2015 - 167 was approved by unanimous vote.
MUNICIPAL ORDER NO. 2015 – 168
MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING AND ACCEPTING BID
#2016-07 FOR POLICE VEHICLES FROM JOHN JONES AUTO
GROUP OF CORYDON, INDIANA IN THE AMOUNT OF $429,600
Municipal Order No. 2015 - 168 was previously withdrawn from the agenda.
MUNICIPAL ORDER NO. 2015 – 169
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MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING AND ACCEPTING BID
#2016-05 FOR THE PURCHASE OF A SPECIALIZED SIGN TRUCK
FOR THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT FROM GILLIE HYDE
AUTO GROUP OF GLASGOW, KENTUCKY IN THE AMOUNT OF
$101,526
Summary of Municipal Order No. 2015 - 169 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 of a specialized truck to assist with the continued repair and/or
replacement of about 10,000 road signs positioned throughout Bowling Green.
Commissioner Williams inquired about the type of truck being recommended for purchase
which did not appear to be the same as the other two potential bidders which were identified as Ford
F-450 4x4 Super Cabs on the bid tabulation provided in the packets. Public Works Director Jeff
Lashlee indicated he did not have a copy of the specifications to confirm, but based on the
recommendation from the Fleet Division he presumed it met all specifications. Mr. DeFebbo
suggested tabling the item for further review. Commissioner Hill was in agreement. Commissioner
Williams said he wanted to make sure it was a fair comparison and the City was getting what it
needed. Motion was made by Williams and seconded by Hill to table Municipal Order No. 2015 –
169 to verify all bids included the same make and model vehicle for a level comparison. With no
debate over a motion to table, a roll call vote was taken.
ROLL CALL: Voting Yea: Denning, Hill, Parrigin, Williams and Wilkerson
Voting Nay: None
Motion to table Municipal Order No. 2015 - 169 was approved by unanimous vote.
MUNICIPAL ORDER NO. 2015 – 170
MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING AND ACCEPTING BID
#2016-04 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2016 SIDEWALK
RECONSTRUCTION FROM SCOTT & MURPHY, INC. OF
BOWLING GREEN, KENTUCKY IN THE AMOUNT OF $196,127
Summary of Municipal Order No. 2015 - 170 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 recommended the bid award for replacement of approximately 2,300 linear feet of
sidewalk. Mayor Wilkerson commented the bids were very competitive. With no further discussion,
a roll call vote was taken.
ROLL CALL: Voting Yea: Denning, Hill, Parrigin, Williams and Wilkerson
Voting Nay: None
Municipal Order No. 2015 - 170 was approved by unanimous vote.
MUNICIPAL ORDER NO. 2015 – 171
MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING AND ACCEPTING BID
#2016-03 FOR CROSSRIDGE COURT DRAINAGE
IMPROVEMENTS FROM SCOTT AND RITTER, INC. OF
BOWLING GREEN, KENTUCKY IN THE AMOUNT OF $26,118
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Summary of Municipal Order No. 2015 - 171 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 project to address a drainage problem in a neighborhood which also impacted a
nearby school. Mayor Wilkerson thanked staff for looking into the issue and finding a solution. Once
the discussion ended, a roll call vote was taken.
ROLL CALL: Voting Yea: Denning, Hill, Parrigin, Williams and Wilkerson
Voting Nay: None
Municipal Order No. 2015 - 171 was approved by unanimous vote.
MUNICIPAL ORDER NO. 2015 – 172
MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING AND ACCEPTING
NEGOTIATIONS AFTER SEALED BIDDING FOR BID #2016-08
FOR THE ON-SITE HEALTH AND WELLNESS CENTER PROJECT
FROM CARTER DOUGLAS COMPANY OF RUSSELLVILLE,
KENTUCKY IN THE AMOUNT OF $164,800
Summary of Municipal Order No. 2015 - 172 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 to begin construction in the City Hall
Annex to provide a health and wellness center for employees. Although initial prices had been
negotiated down since the bids came in over budget, he also reported additional savings will be sought
by having the electrical work done in-house by the Parks and Recreation Trades Workers. Both
Public Works Director Jeff Lashlee and Ms. Schaller-Ward responded to questions about the
negotiation process. When the discussion ended, a roll call vote was taken.
ROLL CALL: Voting Yea: Denning, Hill, Parrigin, Williams and Wilkerson
Voting Nay: None
Municipal Order No. 2015 - 172 was approved by unanimous vote.
MUNICIPAL ORDER NO. 2015 – 173
MUNICIPAL ORDER APPROVING A JOB DEVELOPMENT
INCENTIVE PROGRAM EMPLOYEE WITHHOLDINGS CREDIT
AGREEMENT WITH TMS AUTOMOTIVE, LLC
Summary of Municipal Order No. 2015 - 173 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 stated the City would provide an incentive over the next ten years for the creation of 38 new
jobs by this company which was located in the Transpark. Mayor Wilkerson asked for additional
discussion, and with none, a roll call vote was taken.
ROLL CALL: Voting Yea: Denning, Hill, Parrigin, Williams and Wilkerson
Voting Nay: None
Municipal Order No. 2015 - 173 was approved by unanimous vote.
ORDINANCE NO. BG2015 – 33
(First Reading)
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ORDINANCE CLOSING A PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY
ORDINANCE APPROVING THE CLOSING OF A PORTION OF
SCOTTSVILLE ROAD FRONTAGE ROAD FROM THE
INTERSECTION OF LOVERS LANE AND EXTENDING NORTH
Title and summary of Ordinance No. BG2015 - 33 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 mentioned the road closure was part of a new development locating at the
corner of Scottsville Road and Lovers Lane. Mayor Wilkerson asked for additional discussion, and
with none, a roll call vote was taken.
ROLL CALL: Voting Yea: Denning, Hill, Parrigin, Williams and Wilkerson
Voting Nay: None
First reading of Ordinance No. BG2015 - 33 was approved by unanimous vote.
MUNICIPAL ORDER NO. 2015 – 174
MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A
GRANT FROM THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, BUREAU
OF JUSTICE ASSISTANCE THROUGH THE BULLETPROOF VEST
PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM IN THE AMOUNT OF $20,504.65
Summary of Municipal Order No. 2015 - 174 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 accepting the grant funds to provide 50% of the money needed to
purchase 50 new vests for Police Officers. Mayor Wilkerson asked for additional discussion, and
with none, a roll call vote was taken.
ROLL CALL: Voting Yea: Denning, Hill, Parrigin, Williams and Wilkerson
Voting Nay: None
Municipal Order No. 2015 - 174 was approved by unanimous vote.
MUNICIPAL ORDER NO. 2015 – 175
MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF AN
APPLICATION TO THE KENTUCKY TRANSPORTATION
CABINET FOR TRANSPORTATION ALTERNATIVES PROGRAM
(TAP) FUNDS ON BEHALF OF THE GREENWAYS COMMISSION
OF BOWLING GREEN AND WARREN COUNTY IN AN AMOUNT
UP TO $176,000
Summary of Municipal Order No. 2015 - 175 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 request from the Greenways Commission for the City to be the sponsor
of this grant application and to provide the 20% match required if awarded. Greenways Coordinator
Miranda Clements responded to questions about the project being located in the city limits and that
Warren County had not been asked to participate. Mayor Wilkerson affirmed that when a greenways
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project occurs in the city limits, the City has generally covered the local match and the County takes
on those outside of the city limits. Once the discussion ended, a roll call vote was taken.
ROLL CALL: Voting Yea: Denning, Hill, Parrigin, Williams and Wilkerson
Voting Nay: None
Municipal Order No. 2015 - 175 was approved by unanimous vote.
MUNICIPAL ORDER NO. 2015 – 176
MUNICIPAL ORDER APPROVING WORKFORCE AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF BOWLING GREEN AND SOUTH
CENTRAL KENTUCKY WORKS (SCKYWORKS), INC.
Summary of Municipal Order No. 2015 - 176 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 there was a constant search for skilled workers to match emerging needs
for new and expanding businesses. He explained the City would repurpose its Barren River Area
Development District (BRADD) dues in the amount of $30,744 and give it to SCKYWorks, Inc.
instead to help address this challenge. Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce COO/CFO
Meredith Robinson said SCKYWorks, Inc. was chartered to respond to the growing need for skilled
labor in the workforce and this money would be used to further upgrade workers’ skill levels. Mayor
Wilkerson remarked this need was not being met by BRADD and felt the City’s money could be better
utilized for this purpose. Following the discussion, a roll call vote was taken.
ROLL CALL: Voting Yea: Denning, Hill, Williams and Wilkerson
Voting Nay: None
Abstaining: Parrigin
Municipal Order No. 2015 - 176 was approved by majority vote. Commissioner Parrigin
abstained for business reasons.
MUNICIPAL ORDER NO. 2015 – 177
MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE
A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH CLICK CLICK, LLC TO LEASE
CIRCUS SQUARE PARK FOR BOWLING GREEN BOURBON AND
BREWFEST ON OCTOBER 17, 2015
Summary of Municipal Order No. 2015 - 177 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 request to lease Circus Square Park. City Attorney Gene Harmon
outlined the process and requirements for Click Click, LLC to obtain a temporary liquor license for
the event. He noted that since this was a for-profit company which has agreed to donate to a non-
profit, it could be declared a bona fide community or civic event to meet State requirements.
Jim Steen, with Click Click, LLC, stated they plan to make this an annual event and look for
increased attendance each year. He confirmed there would be ample security to maintain proper
control and fencing would be put up to only allow access to the Park at specific entrance locations. In
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addition, Mr. Steen responded to questions about the event and the donation to the Breast Cancer
Research Foundation. When all discussion ended, a roll call vote was taken.
ROLL CALL: Voting Yea: Denning, Hill, Parrigin, Williams and Wilkerson
Voting Nay: None
Municipal Order No. 2015 - 177 was approved by unanimous vote.
MUNICIPAL ORDER NO. 2015 – 178
MUNICIPAL ORDER ACCEPTING AND RATIFYING ACTIONS OF
CITY OFFICIALS IN EXECUTING A GRANT AGREEMENT
AMONG THE BOWLING GREEN-WARREN COUNTY REGIONAL
AIRPORT BOARD, THE CITY OF BOWLING GREEN, WARREN
COUNTY AND THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION TO
REHABILITATE RUNWAY 3-21 AND PHASE II
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT
Summary of Municipal Order No. 2015 - 178 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 recommended approval to ratify the agreement which had a short turnaround time.
He also specified the City would be required to provide a 2.5% match in the amount of $19,582.50.
Mayor Wilkerson asked for additional discussion, and with none, a roll call vote was taken.
ROLL CALL: Voting Yea: Denning, Hill, Parrigin, Williams and Wilkerson
Voting Nay: None
Municipal Order No. 2015 - 178 was approved by unanimous vote.
NEXT MEETING
Mayor Wilkerson announced the October 6th regularly scheduled Board of Commissioners
meeting would be canceled. However, he indicated the Board may hold a special meeting if needed
prior to the next regularly scheduled meeting on October 20th.
CLOSED SESSION
Following a brief recess to clear the Commission Chamber, the Board of Commissioners met
at approximately 5:35 p.m. in closed session pursuant to KRS 61.810 (1) (c) and (f) as previously
approved. Mr. DeFebbo indicated no action was expected 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 6:35 p.m., Mayor Wilkerson declared this
meeting adjourned.
ADOPTED: ______________________________________________
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APPROVED: ______________________________________________
Mayor, Chairman of Board of Commissioners
ATTEST: ______________________________________________
City Clerk
Minutes prepared by Assistant City Manager/City Clerk Katie Schaller-Ward
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Agenda
AGENDA
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
CITY OF BOWLING GREEN, KENTUCKY
REGULAR MEETING - CITY HALL
September 15, 2015, 4:30 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER
INVOCATION/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
APPROVAL OF MINUTES Regular Meeting on September 1, 2015
PUBLIC COMMENTS
ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION:
1. Ordinance No. BG2015 – 28 ORDINANCE ANNEXING PROPERTY BY CONSENT
(Second Reading) Ordinance annexing 0.99 acre of property located at 5609
Scottsville Road with property presently owned by Trustees of
Broadway United Methodist Church, Inc. and said territory
being contiguous to existing city limits
2. Ordinance No. BG2015 – 29 ORDINANCE AMENDING CODE OF ORDINANCES
(Second Reading) Ordinance amending Chapter 17 (Personnel Policies) of the
City of Bowling Green Code of Ordinances to create a new
subchapter relating to a Workforce Recruitment and Outreach
Committee
3. Ordinance No. BG2015 – 30 ORDINANCE APPROVING AMENDED INTERLOCAL
(Second Reading) COOPERATION AGREEMENT
Ordinance approving Amended 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
(Block 6 Wrap)
(Agenda-September 15, 2015)
4. Ordinance No. BG2015 – 31 ORDINANCE RELATING TO PROPERTY TAX RATES
(Second Reading) Ordinance setting 2015 property tax rates, franchise tax rates
and improvement assessment rates, and setting forth
guidelines for payment, penalty and interest
5. Municipal Order No. 2015 – 163 Municipal Order approving the promotion of April N. Cosby
to the position of Chief Accountant in the Finance Department
(Filed 09/04/2015, 3:30 p.m.)
6. Ordinance No. BG2015 – 32 ORDINANCE RELATING TO CLASSIFICATION/PAY
(First Reading) SCHEDULE
Ordinance amending the Classification/Pay Schedule “G” for
General Classified Employees of the City of Bowling Green
for Fiscal Year 2016 (Filed 09/10/2015, 7:30 a.m.)
7. Municipal Order No. 2015 – 164 Municipal Order approving the appointment of Virginia Siegel
to the Bowling Green-Warren County Historic Preservation
Board (Filed 09/08/2015, 8:00 a.m.)
8. Municipal Order No. 2015 – 165 Municipal Order approving the appointments of Jeff Meisel
and Melinda Hill to serve on the Warren County Downtown
Economic Development Authority, Incorporated (Filed
09/08/2015, 8:00 a.m.)
9. Municipal Order No. 2015 – 166 Municipal Order approving the appointments of Fabian
Alvarez, Vickie Elrod, Chuck Glass, Cardine Harrison, Huda
Melky, Rick Starks and Alice Gatewood-Waddell to the
Workforce Recruitment and Outreach Committee (Filed
09/09/2015, 9:00 a.m.)
10. Municipal Order No. 2015 – 167 Municipal Order approving the appointment of Dan Rudloff
to the City of Bowling Green Board of Ethics (Filed
09/09/2015, 2:45 p.m.)
11. Municipal Order No. 2015 – 168 Municipal Order authorizing and accepting Bid #2016-07 for
police vehicles from John Jones Auto Group of Corydon,
Indiana in the amount of $429,600 (Filed 09/08/2015, 2:00
p.m.)
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12. Municipal Order No. 2015 – 169 Municipal Order authorizing and accepting Bid #2016-05 for
the purchase of a specialized sign truck for the Public Works
Department from Gillie Hyde Auto Group of Glasgow,
Kentucky in the amount of $101,526 (Filed 09/08/2015, 2:00
p.m.)
13. Municipal Order No. 2015 – 170 Municipal Order authorizing and accepting Bid #2016-04 for
Fiscal Year 2016 sidewalk reconstruction from Scott &
Murphy, Inc. of Bowling Green, Kentucky in the amount of
$196,127 (Filed 09/08/2015, 2:00 p.m.)
14. Municipal Order No. 2015 – 171 Municipal Order authorizing and accepting Bid #2016-03 for
Crossridge Court drainage improvements from Scott and
Ritter, Inc. of Bowling Green, Kentucky in the amount of
$26,118 (Filed 09/08/2015, 2:00 p.m.)
15. Municipal Order No. 2015 – 172 Municipal Order authorizing and accepting negotiations after
sealed bidding for Bid #2016-08 for the on-site health and
wellness center project from Carter Douglas Company of
Russellville, Kentucky in the amount of $164,800 (Filed
09/09/2015, 1:40 p.m.)
16. Municipal Order No. 2015 – 173 Municipal Order approving a Job Development Incentive
Program Employee Withholdings Credit Agreement with
TMS Automotive, LLC (Filed 09/03/2015, 10:45 a.m.)
17. Ordinance No. BG2015 – 33 ORDINANCE CLOSING A PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY
(First Reading) Ordinance approving the closing of a portion of Scottsville
Road Frontage Road from the intersection of Lovers Lane and
extending north (Filed 09/04/2015, 10:30 a.m.)
18. Municipal Order No. 2015 – 174 Municipal Order authorizing the acceptance of a grant from
the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance
through the Bulletproof Vest Partnership Program in the
amount of $20,504.65 (Filed 09/08/2015, 2:40 p.m.)
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(Agenda-September 15, 2015)
19. Municipal Order No. 2015 – 175 Municipal Order authorizing the submission of an application
to the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet for Transportation
Alternatives Program (TAP) funds on behalf of the
Greenways Commission of Bowling Green and Warren
County in an amount up to $176,000 (Filed 09/09/2015, 9:30
a.m.)
20. Municipal Order No. 2015 – 176 Municipal Order approving Workforce Agreement between
the City of Bowling Green and South Central Kentucky
Works, Inc. (Filed 09/09/2015, 7:30 a.m.)
21. Municipal Order No. 2015 – 177 Municipal Order authorizing the Mayor to execute a Lease
Agreement with Click Click, LLC to lease Circus Square
Park for Bowling Green Bourbon and Brewfest on October
17, 2015 (Filed 09/09/2015, 7:30 a.m.)
22. Municipal Order No. 2015 – 178 Municipal Order accepting and ratifying actions of City
Officials in executing a Grant Agreement among the Bowling
Green-Warren County Regional Airport Board, the City of
Bowling Green, Warren County and the Federal Aviation
Administration to Rehabilitate Runway 3-21 and Phase II
environmental assessment (Filed 09/10/2015, 10:00 a.m.)
NEXT SCHEDULED MEETING The October 6, 2015 regular meeting will be canceled. The
next regular meeting will be October 20, 2015.
ADJOURNMENT
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