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Bowling Green, KY · December 19, 2005

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MINUTES of SPECIAL MEETING of the BOARD of COMMISSIONERS of the CITY of BOWLING GREEN, KENTUCKY held DECEMBER 19, 2005 The Board of Commissioners of the City of Bowling Green, Kentucky met in special session in the Commission Chamber of City Hall, Bowling Green, Kentucky at 7:00 p.m. on December 19, 2005. Mayor Elaine N. Walker called the meeting to order. City Clerk Katie Schaller called the roll, and the following members were present: Commissioner Brian K. Strow, Commissioner Mark D. Alcott, Commissi onerBrian “Slim” Na sh,Commi ssi one rDe laneSi mps on a nd Ma yorEl aineN. Walker. Absent: none. There was a full quorum of the Board of Commissioners. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Minutes of Regular Meeting December 6, 2005 and Special Meeting December 14, 2005 Minutes of the above-referenced meetings were distributed to the Board of Commissioners with the Agenda for their review. Motion was made by Strow and seconded by Alcott to approve said minutes as written. Mayor Walker asked for discussion, and with none, a roll call vote was taken. ROLL CALL: Voting Yea: Strow, Alcott, Nash, Simpson and Walker Voting Nay: None Motion to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of December 6, 2005 and special meeting of December 14, 2005 was approved by unanimous vote. CHANGE ORDER OF AGENDA Comm. Nash made a motion to change the order of the agenda to consider Municipal Order Nos. 2005 –322 and 2005 –323 regarding personnel before all other items at this time. Motion was seconded by Simpson, and a roll call vote was taken. ROLL CALL: Voting Yea: Strow, Alcott, Nash, Simpson and Walker Voting Nay: None Motion to change the order of the agenda to consider items numbered 18 and 19 at this time was approved by unanimous vote. MUNICIPAL ORDER NO. 2005 –322 MUNICIPAL ORDER APPROVING THE PROBATIONARY APPOINTMENT OF PAUL WADE JONES TO THE POSITION OF ATHLETICS FACILITIES COORDINATOR IN THE PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT Summary of Municipal Order No. 2005 - 322 was read by City Clerk Katie Schaller. Human Re sour ces Di r ect or Mi c he l e Tol be r tr eviewe dt he po s iti on a ndt her ecomme nde da pplicant ’s qualifications. Motion was made by Simpson and seconded by Nash for consideration of said Municipal Order. Mayor Walker asked for additional discussion, and with none, a roll call vote was taken. ROLL CALL: Voting Yea: Strow, Alcott, Nash, Simpson and Walker Voting Nay: None *Note: Minutes are a summary of the discussions; a video tape of this entire meeting is maintained by the Office of City Clerk. (Minutes-Board of Commissioners-December 19, 2005) Municipal Order No. 2005 - 322 was approved by unanimous vote. MUNICIPAL ORDER NO. 2005 –323 MUNICIPAL ORDER APPROVING THE PROMOTION OF WILLIAM KEITH PATTON TO THE POSITION OF EQUIPMENT TECHNICIAN-CERTIFIED IN THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT, FLEET DIVISION Summary of Municipal Order No. 2005 - 323 was read by the City Clerk. Human Resources Director Michele Tolbert reviewed the established career path program and the certifications required for promotion. Motion was made by Simpson and seconded by Alcott for consideration of said Municipal Order. Mayor Walker asked for additional discussion, and with none, a roll call vote was taken. ROLL CALL: Voting Yea: Strow, Alcott, Nash, Simpson and Walker Voting Nay: None Municipal Order No. 2005 - 323 was approved by unanimous vote. RESUME REGULAR ORDER OF AGENDA ORDINANCE NO. BG2005 –49 (Second Reading) ORDINANCE AMENDING CODE OF ORDINANCES ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. BG2005-46 RELATED TO PREPAYMENT FOR FUEL PURCHASES Title and summary of Ordinance No. BG2005 - 49 was read by the City Clerk. Motion was made by Nash and seconded by Simpson for second reading of said Ordinance. Mayor Walker asked for discussion, and with none, a roll call vote was taken. ROLL CALL: Voting Yea: Alcott, Nash, Simpson and Walker Voting Nay: Strow Ordinance No. BG2005 - 49 was adopted by majority vote. ORDINANCE NO. BG2005 –50 (Second Reading) ORDINANCE REZONING REAL ESTATE ORDINANCE REZONING A TRACT OF LAND CONTAINING 117.80 ACRES FROM AG (AGRICULTURE) TO PUD (PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT) LOCATED ON PORTER PIKE, WITH BINDING ELEMENTS, PRESENTLY OWNED BY SOUTHERN KENTUCKY LAND, LLC Title and summary of Ordinance No. BG2005 - 50 was read by the City Clerk. Motion was made by Strow and seconded by Simpson for second reading of said Ordinance. Comm. Nash pointed 2 (Minutes-Board of Commissioners-December 19, 2005) out that this was the type of development he approved of, because it limited cut through traffic. Mayor Walker asked for discussion, and with none, a roll call vote was taken. ROLL CALL: Voting Yea: Strow, Alcott, Nash, Simpson and Walker Voting Nay: None Ordinance No. BG2005 - 50 was adopted by unanimous vote. ORDINANCE NO. BG2005 –51 (Second Reading) ORDINANCE AMENDING CODE OF ORDINANCES ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 21 (STREETS AND SIDEWALKS) OF THE CITY OF BOWLING GREEN CODE OF ORDINANCES RELATED TO THE REGULATION OF STORM WATER DISCHARGES Title and summary of Ordinance No. BG2005 - 51 was read by the City Clerk. Motion was made by Strow and seconded by Alcott for second reading of said Ordinance. Mayor Walker asked for discussion, and with none, a roll call vote was taken. ROLL CALL: Voting Yea: Strow, Alcott, Nash, Simpson and Walker Voting Nay: None Ordinance No. BG2005 - 51 was adopted by unanimous vote. ORDINANCE NO. BG2005 –52 (Second Reading) ORDINANCE DENYING RIGHT-OF-WAY CLOSING ORDINANCE DENYING THE CLOSING OF NAVAJO DRIVE AND SHAWNEE WAY AS RECOMMENDED BY THE CITY-COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION Title and summary of Ordinance No. BG2005 - 52 was read by the City Clerk. Comm. Nash made a motion to permanently close Navajo Drive and to keep Shawnee Way temporarily closed until such time as traffic calming measures and the other anticipated connector roads are completed. However, this motion failed for lack of a second. Motion was made by Strow and seconded by Alcott for second reading of said Ordinance. Mayor Walker asked for discussion, and with none, a roll call vote was taken. ROLL CALL: Voting Yea: Strow Voting Nay: Alcott, Nash, Simpson and Walker Ordinance No. BG2005 - 52 was defeated by majority vote. As was discussed and approved at the December 14, 2005 special meeting, Navajo Drive and Shawnee Way shall remain temporarily closed for the next two years or until such time as the additional connector roads and traffic calming measures are in place, whichever comes first. At that time, the Board of Commissioners shall reconsider the issue. ORDINANCE NO. BG2005 –53 (Second Reading) ORDINANCE RELATING TO CABLE TELEVISION FRANCHISE 3 (Minutes-Board of Commissioners-December 19, 2005) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BOWLING GREEN SECTION OF THE BOWLING GREEN-WARREN COUNTY CABLE FRANCHISE AUTHORITY APPROVING A FRANCHISE EXTENSION AGREEMENT WITH INSIGHT KENTUCKY PARTNERS II, L.P. AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THIS AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY Title and summary of Ordinance No. BG2005 - 53 was read by the City Clerk. Motion was made by Strow and seconded by Nash for second reading of said Ordinance. Comm. Strow pointed outt hatthisf r anchi seextens i onwa sba sedonI nsight’ sab ili tyt ome e ttechni calr equir eme ntsa ndthat the City had no control over the fees that Insight charges its customers. Mayor Walker asked for discussion, and with none, a roll call vote was taken. ROLL CALL: Voting Yea: Strow, Alcott, Nash, Simpson and Walker Voting Nay: None Ordinance No. BG2005 - 53 was adopted by unanimous vote. ORDINANCE NO. BG2005 –54 (First Reading) ORDINANCE CLOSING A PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY ORDINANCE APPROVING THE CLOSING OF TWO ALLEY RIGHTS-OF-WAY LOCATED IN THE PARKING LOT OF 730 FAIRVIEW AVENUE, AND BETWEEN THE PARKING LOTS OF 730 FAIRVIEW AVENUE Title and summary of Ordinance No. BG2005 - 54 was read by the City Clerk. Planning Commission Director Andy Gillies reviewed the closing of the two unused rights-of-way. Motion was made by Simpson and seconded by Nash for first reading of said Ordinance. Mayor Walker asked for additional discussion, and with none, a roll call vote was taken. ROLL CALL: Voting Yea: Strow, Alcott, Nash, Simpson and Walker Voting Nay: None First reading of Ordinance No. BG2005 - 54 was approved by unanimous vote. ORDINANCE NO. BG2005 –55 (First Reading) ORDINANCE REZONING REAL ESTATE ORDINANCE REZONING A TRACT OF LAND CONTAINING 15.94 ACRES FROM AG (AGRICULTURE) TO RM-3 (MULTI- FAMILY RESIDENTIAL) LOCATED AT THE INTERSECTION OF CAVE MILL ROAD AND CROSSINGS BOULEVARD, WITH BINDING ELEMENTS, PRESENTLY OWNED BY H & D RENTALS AND BRIGADIER DEVELOPMENT, LLC, CONTRACT VENDEE Title and summary of Ordinance No. BG2005 - 55 was read by the City Clerk. Planning Commission Director Andy Gillies reviewed the recommended rezoning for a gated residential project 4 (Minutes-Board of Commissioners-December 19, 2005) and its associated binding elements. Motion was made by Alcott and seconded by Strow for first reading of said Ordinance. Mayor Walker asked for additional discussion, and with none, a roll call vote was taken. ROLL CALL: Voting Yea: Strow, Alcott, Nash, Simpson and Walker Voting Nay: None First reading of Ordinance No. BG2005 - 55 was approved by unanimous vote. MUNICIPAL ORDER NO. 2005 –313 MUNICIPAL ORDER APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING REIMBURSEMENT OF OUT-OF-TOWN TRAVEL EXPENSES TO LEXINGTON, KENTUCKY FOR MAYOR ELAINE N. WALKER Summary of Municipal Order No. 2005 - 313 was read by the City Clerk. Motion was made by Strow and seconded by Alcott for consideration of said Municipal Order. Mayor Walker asked for additional discussion, and with none, a roll call vote was taken. ROLL CALL: Voting Yea: Strow, Alcott, Nash and Simpson Voting Nay: None Voting Abstain: Walker Municipal Order No. 2005 - 313 was approved by majority vote. MUNICIPAL ORDER NO. 2005 –314 MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT FUNDS FROM THE APPALACHIA HIGH INTENSITY DRUG TRAFFICKING AREA (HIDTA) THROUGH THE OFFICE OF NATIONAL DRUG CONTROL POLICY IN THE AMOUNT OF $28,000 Summary of Municipal Order No. 2005 - 314 was read by the City Clerk. Police Chief Bill Waltrip stated that no match was required and the grant funds would be used to pay overtime for two Police Officers working with the Drug Task Force. Motion was made by Nash and seconded by Simpson for consideration of said Municipal Order. Mayor Walker asked for additional discussion, and with none, a roll call vote was taken. ROLL CALL: Voting Yea: Strow, Alcott, Nash, Simpson and Walker Voting Nay: None Municipal Order No. 2005 - 314 was approved by unanimous vote. MUNICIPAL ORDER NO. 2005 –315 MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF A GRANT APPLICATION TO BOWLING GREEN ENTERPRISE COMMUNITY, INC. FOR FUNDS TO PROVIDE SECURITY DEPOSIT ASSISTANCE TO ELIGIBLE HOUSING CHOICE VOUCHER PARTICIPANTS 5 (Minutes-Board of Commissioners-December 19, 2005) Summary of Municipal Order No. 2005 - 315 was read by the City Clerk. Housing Manager Vallory Schocke stated that these funds would be used to continue an existing program. Motion was made by Nash and seconded by Simpson for consideration of said Municipal Order. Mayor Walker asked for additional discussion, and with none, a roll call vote was taken. ROLL CALL: Voting Yea: Strow, Alcott, Nash, Simpson and Walker Voting Nay: None Municipal Order No. 2005 - 315 was approved by unanimous vote. MUNICIPAL ORDER NO. 2005 –316 MUNICIPAL ORDER APPROVING CONSTRUCTION AND ACCEPTING MAINTENANCE OF VARIOUS STREETS IN PARK HILLS SUBDIVISION, SECTION I, SECTION II-PHASE I, AND SECTION VI, PHASE I Summary of Municipal Order No. 2005 - 316 was read by the City Clerk. City Engineer Jeff Lashlee reviewed the recommendation to accept the maintenance for developed streets. Motion was made by Alcott and seconded by Strow for consideration of said Municipal Order. Mayor Walker asked for additional discussion, and with none, a roll call vote was taken. ROLL CALL: Voting Yea: Strow, Alcott, Nash and Walker Voting Nay: Simpson Municipal Order No. 2005 - 316 was approved by majority vote. MUNICIPAL ORDER NO. 2005 –317 MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING AND ACCEPTING BID #2006-24 FOR FOUNTAIN SQUARE PARK PLANTER ISLANDS FROM CHARLES DEWEESE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY OF FRANKLIN, KENTUCKY IN THE AMOUNT OF $53,652.40 Summary of Municipal Order No. 2005 - 317 was read by the City Clerk. Parks and Recreation Director Ernie Gouvas stated that the planters would be purchased with streetscape grant funds. Downtown Redevelopment Authority Special Projects Coordinator CJ Johanson indicated that there was approximately $70,000 of the grant funds remaining. Motion was made by Nash and seconded by Alcott for consideration of said Municipal Order. Mayor Walker asked for additional discussion, and with none, a roll call vote was taken. ROLL CALL: Voting Yea: Strow, Alcott, Nash, Simpson and Walker Voting Nay: None Municipal Order No. 2005 - 317 was approved by unanimous vote. MUNICIPAL ORDER NO. 2005 –318 MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING AND ACCEPTING BID #2006-09 FOR BYPASS CAVE WATER QUALITY IMPROVEMENTS FROM SCOTT & MURPHY, INC. OF BOWLING GREEN, KENTUCKY IN THE AMOUNT OF $64,274 6 (Minutes-Board of Commissioners-December 19, 2005) Summary of Municipal Order No. 2005 - 318 was read by the City Clerk. City Engineer Jeff Lashlee reviewed the requirement to maintain water quality standards and the type of system to be installed. Motion was made by Nash and seconded by Alcott for consideration of said Municipal Order. Mayor Walker asked for additional discussion, and with none, a roll call vote was taken. ROLL CALL: Voting Yea: Strow, Alcott, Nash, Simpson and Walker Voting Nay: None Municipal Order No. 2005 - 318 was approved by unanimous vote. Comm. Simpson made a motion to change the order of the agenda to consider Municipal Order No. 2005 - 324 and Ordinance No. BG2005 –56 at this time. However, this motion failed for lack of a second. MUNICIPAL ORDER NO. 2005 –319 MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING AND ACCEPTING BID #2006-22 FOR SKATE PARK ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN SERVICE FROM LOSE & ASSOCIATES, INC. OF NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE IN THE AMOUNT OF $70,099 Summary of Municipal Order No. 2005 - 319 was read by the City Clerk. Parks and Recreation Director Ernie Gouvas introduced members of a community steering committee that assisted with this project. He responded to questions regarding the bid evaluation process and the additional cost for a total of 24 on-site inspections. Motion was made by Nash and seconded by Alcott for consideration of said Municipal Order. Mayor Walker asked for additional discussion, and with none, a roll call vote was taken. ROLL CALL: Voting Yea: Strow, Alcott, Nash and Walker Voting Nay: Simpson Municipal Order No. 2005 - 319 was approved by majority vote. Upon clarification of an initial vote by Comm. Simpsont oa bst ain,her ev isedhi svot eto“no ”sincehedi dnotha veac onflic t of interest. Comm. Simpson indicated he did not want to go on record supporting an expenditure to the skate park at the expense of employees not getting a raise. MUNICIPAL ORDER NO. 2005 –320 MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING AND ACCEPTING BID #2006-04 FOR SIDEWALK, CURB AND GUTTER RECONSTRUCTION FROM SCOTT & MURPHY, INC. OF BOWLING GREEN, KENTUCKY IN THE AMOUNT OF $50,225 Summary of Municipal Order No. 2005 - 320 was read by the City Clerk. City Engineer Jeff Lashlee reviewed the additional streets to be overlaid. Comm. Alcott and Comm. Strow agreed that theCi t ys houl dt akea dva nt ageoft hel owc os t sforove rl ayandaddmor es tr eetst othisye ar’spr o jec t. Mr. Lashlee stated that could be considered, but would require a change order to be presented at a later date. Motion was made by Alcott and seconded by Nash for consideration of said Municipal Order. Mayor Walker asked for additional discussion, and with none, a roll call vote was taken. ROLL CALL: Voting Yea: Strow, Alcott, Nash, Simpson and Walker Voting Nay: None 7 (Minutes-Board of Commissioners-December 19, 2005) Municipal Order No. 2005 - 320 was approved by unanimous vote. MUNICIPAL ORDER NO. 2005 –321 MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING AND ACCEPTING BID #2006-10 FOR A CLOSED CIRCUIT TELEVISION SECURITY SYSTEM FOR POLICE HEADQUARTERS FROM AAA SYSTEMS OF BOWLING GREEN, KENTUCKY IN THE AMOUNT OF $25,807.06 Summary of Municipal Order No. 2005 - 321 was read by the City Clerk. Assistant Police Chief Doug Hawkins reviewed the expenditure to replace and improve the existing security system. Motion was made by Nash and seconded by Simpson for consideration of said Municipal Order. Mayor Walker asked for additional discussion, and with none, a roll call vote was taken. ROLL CALL: Voting Yea: Strow, Alcott, Nash, Simpson and Walker Voting Nay: None Municipal Order No. 2005 - 321 was approved by unanimous vote. NOTE: Municipal Order Nos. 2005 –322 and 2005 –323 were previously considered. MUNICIPAL ORDER NO. 2005 –324 MUNICIPAL ORDER PROVIDING FOR AMENDMENT OF CHAPTERSIAND IIOF THE “ADMI NISTRATI VE PERSONNEL POLI CY AND PROCEDURES MANUAL” FOR CLASSI FI ED EMPLOYEES Summary of Municipal Order No. 2005 - 324 was read by the City Clerk. Human Resources Director Michele Tolbert and Interim City Manager Ken Thompson outlined each of the recommended changes, which included (a) [Section 1-3.2] a clarification regarding elected officials eligibility to receive medical benefits, (b) [Section 2-2] the removal of the City Manager position from the Classification/Pay Schedule, (c) [Section 2-3.2] amendments to the classification/pay study regarding frequency of market studies and the type of pay adjustments considered in years when market studies are not conducted, (d) [Section 2-4.3] the ability to provide a lump sum COLA and/or merit payment to eligible employees who have reached maximum compensation, (e) [Section 2-4.4] an exception to the overtime policy for sworn fire and police personnel, and (f) [Section 2-4.6] an amendment to eliminate salary adjustments for employees in a grade/rank based upon a promotion of another employee whose resulting salary exceeds that of the existing employee in that new grade/rank. Fire Captain Chris Alderson expressed concern with the recommended change to Section 2-4.6 that would directly affect him when future promotions occur. Assistant Fire Chief Greg Johnson also expressed concern with the proposed changes to Section 2-4.6, as well as overall concerns with the pay plan study and pay for performance as it relates to the Fire Department. Therewa sd iscussi onr egardingt hene edt oe limina te“l eapfrogg i ng”a spr omot ionsoc curi n police and fire, the urgency of addressing the issue, and alternative pay plan options such as the use of truncated ranges or establishment of a single salary amount for each grade/rank. Mr. Thompson 8 (Minutes-Board of Commissioners-December 19, 2005) urgedt heBoa r dtoa doptlegis lati ont oaddres stheissue.Inordertoa ddr e s sthe“leapfroggi ng”i s sue, Comm. Strow recommended that the proposed language of Section 2-4.6 be changed to read “promot ions /tr ansf e r s/appoint me ntsma deaft erDece mber20,2005s ha l lnotr es ultina nempl o yee’s basesa laryexc eedingthatofa notheremployee ’sbasesalar ywi thmor es eni orit y.” Fire Chief Gerry Brown and Police Chief Bill Waltrip commented about the need to compensate personnel when promoted and the benefits of selecting the current plan that allowed more movement for employees. However, both expressed the desire to allow new City Manager Kevin DeFebbo time to address the issue before changes are made. Comm. Alcott indicated that he disagreed with the pay plan and could not support a flawed plan. Comm. Nash agreed that the pay plan was flawed and that a piece meal approach would not fix the problem. Comm. Simpson requested information as to the type of pay plans of other cities such as Louisville, Lexington and Nashville. Board members agreed that the pay plan would be one of the incomi ngCi tyMa nager’stoppri or iti es. Upon further clarification and discussion regarding the other recommended changes, motion was made by Strow and seconded by Alcott to amend Municipal Order No. 2005 –324 to include only the recommended changes of Sections 1-3.2, 2-2 and 2-4.6 as previously recommended by Comm. Strow. A roll call vote was taken. ROLL CALL: Voting Yea: Strow, Alcott, Simpson and Walker Voting Nay: Nash Motion to amend Municipal Order No. 2005 - 324 to only include changes to sections 1-3.2, 2- 2 and 2-4.6 was approved by majority vote. With no further discussion, motion was made by Alcott and seconded by Strow for consideration of said Municipal Order as amended. A roll call vote was taken. ROLL CALL: Voting Yea: Strow, Alcott, Simpson and Walker Voting Nay: Nash Municipal Order No. 2005 –324, as amended, was approved by majority vote. ORDINANCE NO. BG2005 –56 (First Reading) ORDINANCE RELATING TO CLASSIFICATION/PAY SCHEDULE ORDINANCE REVISING THE CLASSIFICATION/PAY SCHEDULE FOR CLASSIFIED AND NON-CLASSIFIED EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF BOWLING GREEN, KENTUCKY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2006 Title and summary of Ordinance No. BG2005 - 56 was read by the City Clerk. Interim City Manager Ken Thompson provided an overview of the proposed changes that included the elimination of the City Manager position, a grade adjustment for both the Police Chief and Fire Chief positions and the inclusion of the 2005 market study adjustments. Comm. Alcott stated he had no problem with the first two changes, but could not support the market study changes. Comm. Strow agreed. 9 (Minutes-Board of Commissioners-December 19, 2005) Mayor Walker indicated that the people at the lower levels should be moved to market. Comm. Simpson concurred and stated that the employees should not be penalized. Mr. Thompson provi dedc la rif icati onofPa ulCombs ’p ositionwi thre spe cttot hea udithec onductedof the market study and that he did not find fault with the study. Comm. Nash disagreed and reiterated his position that the pay plan was flawed. Motion was made by Simpson and seconded by Alcott for first reading of said Ordinance. Mayor Walker asked for additional discussion, and with none, a roll call vote was taken. ROLL CALL: Voting Yea: Simpson and Walker Voting Nay: Strow, Alcott and Nash First reading of Ordinance No. BG2005 - 56 was defeated by majority vote. ORDINANCE NO. BG2005 –57 (First Reading) ORDINANCE RELATING TO BUDGET AMENDMENT ORDINANCE APPROVING AMENDMENT NUMBER ONE TO THE CITY OF BOWLING GREEN, KENTUCKY ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2006 Title and summary of Ordinance No. BG2005 - 57 was read by the City Clerk. Interim City Manager Ken Thompson suggested the removal of the proposed amendment related to the pay plan market study based upon the previous outcome of the classification/pay plan schedule. Motion was made by Strow and seconded by Alcott to amend Ordinance No. BG2005 –57 to remove any re ferenc et othe“Pa yPlanMa rketStudy.” Ar ollc allvotewa stake n. ROLL CALL: Voting Yea: Strow, Alcott, Nash and Walker Voting Nay: Simpson Motion to amend Ordinance No. BG2005 - 57t or emover e f erencet ot he“Pay Plan Market St udy”wa sa pprovedbyma j orityvot e. With no further discussion, motion was made by Simpson and seconded by Alcott for first reading of said Ordinance as amended. A roll call vote was taken. ROLL CALL: Voting Yea: Strow, Alcott, Nash, Simpson and Walker Voting Nay: None First reading of Ordinance No. BG2005 –57 as amended was approved by unanimous vote. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Walker announced that January 3, 2006 was the next scheduled meeting of the Board. There being no further business to come before the Board of Commissioners, at approximately 9:45 p.m., Mayor Walker declared this meeting adjourned. 10 (Minutes-Board of Commissioners-December 19, 2005) ADOPTED: ______________________________________________ APPROVED: ______________________________________________ Mayor, Chairman of Board of Commissioners ATTEST: ______________________________________________ City Clerk Minutes prepared by City Clerk Katie Schaller 11

Agenda

SPECIAL MEETING of the BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS CITY OF BOWLING GREEN, KENTUCKY December 19, 2005, 7:00 p.m. I, Mayor Elaine N. Walker of the City of Bowling Green, Kentucky, pursuant to KRS 83A.150(4), do hereby call a special meeting of the Board of Commissioners of the City of Bowling Green, Kentucky beginning at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, December 19, 2005 in the Commission Chamber of City Hall, 1001 College Street, for the following: CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL 1. Approval of Minutes Regular Meeting on December 6, 2005 and Special Meeting on December 14, 2005 2. Ordinance No. BG2005 –49 ORDINANCE AMENDING CODE OF ORDINANCES (Second Reading) Ordinance amending Ordinance No. BG2005-46 related to prepayment for fuel purchases 3. Ordinance No. BG2005 –50 ORDINANCE REZONING REAL ESTATE (Second Reading) Ordinance rezoning a tract of land containing 117.80 acres from AG (Agriculture) to PUD (Planned Unit Development) located on Porter Pike, with binding elements, presently owned by Southern Kentucky Land, LLC 4. Ordinance No. BG2005 –51 ORDINANCE AMENDING CODE OF ORDINANCES (Second Reading) Ordinance amending Chapter 21 (Streets and Sidewalks) of the City of Bowling Green Code of Ordinances related to the regulation of storm water discharges 5. Ordinance No. BG2005 –52 ORDINANCE DENYING RIGHT-OF-WAY CLOSING (Second Reading) Ordinance denying the closing of Navajo Drive and Shawnee Way as recommended by the City-County Planning Commission (Agenda-December 19, 2005) 6. Ordinance No. BG2005 –53 ORDINANCE RELATING TO CABLE TELEVISION (Second Reading) FRANCHISE An Ordinance of the City of Bowling Green section of the Bowling Green-Warren County Cable Franchise Authority approving a Franchise Extension Agreement with Insight Kentucky Partners II, L.P. and authorizing the Mayor to execute this agreement on behalf of the City 7. Ordinance No. BG2005 –54 ORDINANCE CLOSING A PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY (First Reading) Ordinance approving the closing of two alley rights-of-way located in the parking lot of 730 Fairview Avenue, and between the parking lots of 730 Fairview Avenue (Filed 12/01/2005, 10:30 a.m.) 8. Ordinance No. BG2005 –55 ORDINANCE REZONING REAL ESTATE (First Reading) Ordinance rezoning a tract of land containing 15.94 acres from AG (Agriculture) to RM-3 (Multi-Family Residential) located at the intersection of Cave Mill Road and Crossings Boulevard, with binding elements, presently owned by H & D Rentals and Brigadier Development, LLC, contract vendee (Filed 12/01/2005, 10:30 a.m.) 9. Municipal Order No. 2005 –313 Municipal Order approving and authorizing reimbursement of out-of-town travel expenses to Lexington, Kentucky for Mayor Elaine N. Walker (Filed 12/02/2005, 3:30 p.m.) 10. Municipal Order No. 2005 –314 Municipal Order authorizing the acceptance of grant funds from the Appalachia High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) through the Office of National Drug Control Policy in the amount of $28,000 (Filed 12/07/2005, 2:30 p.m.) 11. Municipal Order No. 2005 –315 Municipal Order authorizing submission of a grant application to Bowling Green Enterprise Community, Inc. for funds to provide security deposit assistance to eligible Housing Choice Voucher participants (Filed 12/09/2005, 11:20 a.m.) 2 (Agenda-December 19, 2005) 12. Municipal Order No. 2005 –316 Municipal Order approving construction and accepting maintenance of various streets in Park Hills Subdivision, Section I, Section II-Phase I, and Section VI, Phase I (Filed 12/12/05, 10:40 a.m.) 13. Municipal Order No. 2005 –317 Municipal Order authorizing and accepting Bid #2006-24 for Fountain Square Park planter islands from Charles Deweese Construction Company of Franklin, Kentucky in the amount of $53,652.40 (Filed 12/12/2005, 4:00 p.m.) 14. Municipal Order No. 2005 –318 Municipal Order authorizing and accepting Bid #2006-09 for Bypass Cave water quality improvements from Scott & Murphy, Inc. of Bowling Green, Kentucky in the amount of $64,274 (Filed 12/12/2005, 4:00 p.m.) 15. Municipal Order No. 2005 –319 Municipal Order authorizing and accepting Bid #2006-22 for skate park architectural design service from Lose & Associates, Inc. of Nashville, Tennessee in the amount of $70,099 (Filed 12/12/2005, 4:00 p.m.) 16. Municipal Order No. 2005 –320 Municipal Order authorizing and accepting Bid #2006-04 for sidewalk, curb and gutter reconstruction from Scott & Murphy, Inc. of Bowling Green, Kentucky in the amount of $50,225 (Filed 12/12/2005, 4:00 p.m.) 17. Municipal Order No. 2005 –321 Municipal Order authorizing and accepting Bid #2006-10 for a closed circuit television security system for Police Headquarters from AAA Systems of Bowling Green, Kentucky in the amount of $25,807.06 (Filed 12/14/2005, 1:00 p.m.) 18. Municipal Order No. 2005 –322 Municipal Order approving the probationary appointment of Paul Wade Jones to the position of Athletics Facilities Coordinator in the Parks and Recreation Department (Filed 12/14/2005, 1:40 p.m.) 3 (Agenda-December 19, 2005) 19. Municipal Order No. 2005 –323 Municipal Order approving the promotion of William Keith Patton to the position of Equipment Technician-Certified in the Public Works Department, Fleet Division (Filed 12/14/2005, 1:40 p.m.) 20. Municipal Order No. 2005 –324 Municipal Order providing for amendment of Chapters I and II of the“Admi nistrati vePe rsonnelPol icyand Procedures Ma nua l”for Classified Employees (Filed 12/15/2005, 7:30 a.m.) 21. Ordinance No. BG2005 –56 ORDINANCE RELATING TO CLASSIFICATION/PAY (First Reading) SCHEDULE Ordinance revising the Classification/Pay Schedule for Classified and Non-Classified Employees of the City of Bowling Green, Kentucky for Fiscal Year 2006 (Filed 12/15/2005, 7:30 a.m.) 22. Ordinance No. BG2005 –57 ORDINANCE RELATING TO BUDGET AMENDMENT (First Reading) Ordinance approving Amendment Number One to the City of Bowling Green, Kentucky Annual Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2006 (Filed 12/15/2005, 12:20 p.m.) NEXT SCHEDULED MEETING January 3, 2006 ADJOURNMENT DATE: _____________________________________________ SIGNED: _____________________________________________ Mayor, City of Bowling Green ATTEST: _____________________________________________ City Clerk 4

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