Board of Commissioners Special

MINUTES of SPECIAL MEETING of the BOARD of COMMISSIONERS of the CITY of BOWLING GREEN, KENTUCKY held OCTOBER 27, 2006 The Board of Commissioners of the City of Bowling Green, Kentucky met in special session at The Historic L&N Depot, 401 Kentucky Street, Bowling Green, Kentucky at 8:30 a.m. on October 27, 2006. Mayor Elaine N. Walker called the meeting to order. Assistant City Manager/City Clerk Katie Schaller called the roll, and the following members were present: Commissioner Delane Simpson, Commissi one rBrianK.St row,Commi ssi onerMa kD.Al r cott,Commi ssionerBr ia n“Sl i m” Nash and Mayor Elaine N. Walker. Absent: none. There was a full quorum of the Board of Commissioners. CITY MANAGER City Manager Kevin D. DeFebbo reviewed the selection process undertaken to appoint a new Chief of Police for the City of Bowling Green. He indicated that there were three internal candidates and that it was a difficult decision. Mr. DeFebbo stated that his recommendation was to promote Deputy Police Chief Doug Hawkins to the position of Chief of Police to be effective November 1, 2006.Hef urt he rre vi e wedDe put yChiefHa wkins ’qua lif ications. MUNICIPAL ORDER NO. 2006 –253 MUNICIPAL ORDER APPROVING THE PROMOTION OF DOUGLAS DREW HAWKINS TO POLICE CHIEF, POLICE DEPARTMENT Summary of Municipal Order No. 2006 –253 was read by the Assistant City Manager/City Clerk. Motion was made by Alcott 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: Alcott, Nash, Simpson, Strow and Walker Voting Nay: None Municipal Order No. 2006 - 253 was approved by unanimous vote. Mayor Walker congratulated Mr. Hawkins. Interim Police Chief Jerry Wells pinned Mr. Hawkins with the official Chief of Police badge. Incoming Chief of Police Hawkins made a few remarks recognizing his family and the accomplishments of the former Chiefs of Police Gary Raymer and Bill Waltrip and Interim Police Chief Jerry Wells. He stated that he was honored to be the next Chief of Police for the City of Bowling Green. ADJOURNMENT This being a special meeting and with no further business to come before the Board of Commissioners, at approximately 8:45 a.m., Mayor Walker declared this meeting adjourned. *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-October 27, 2006) ADOPTED: ______________________________________________ APPROVED: ______________________________________________ Mayor, Chairman of Board of Commissioners ATTEST: ______________________________________________ City Clerk Minutes prepared by Assistant City Manager/City Clerk Katie Schaller 2