Board of Commissioners Meetings

A Regular July 24, 2012 A regular meeting of the Board of Commissioners of the City of Henderson, Kentucky, was held on Tuesday, July 24, 2012, at 5:30 p.m., prevailing time, in the third floor Assembly Room located in the Municipal Center Building at 222 First Street, Henderson, Kentucky. INVOCATION was given by Reverend Ken Gazaway, Immanuel Baptist Church, and Mayor Steve Austin led the assemblage in the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance to our American Flag. There were present Mayor Steve Austin presiding: PRESENT: Commissioner Robert M. (Robby) Mills Commissioner Alan C. Taylor Commissioner Mike Farmer Commissioner Robert N. Pruitt _________________________ ALSO IN ATTENDANCE INCLUDED: Mr. Russell R. Sights, City Manager Mr. William (Buzzy) Newman, Assistant City Manager Mrs. Dawn Kelsey, City Attorney Mrs. Carolyn Williams, City Clerk Mr. Danny Froehlich, Fire Chief Major Frank Cates, Police Department Mr. X. R. Royster, Public Works Director Mrs. Kathy Ferrell, City/County Planning Director Mr. Curt Freese, Assistant City/County Planning Director Mr. Bruce Shipley, HWU General Manager Mr. Tom Williams, HWU Director of Engineering Mr. Leason Neel, HWU Chief Financial Officer Ms. Darlene Marshall-Ware, Big Brothers Big Sisters Mr. James Peden, Henderson Breakfast Lions Mr. Tom Davis Mr. Mike Richardson, Police Reserve Officer Mr. Chuck Stinnett, The Gleaner _________________________ PRESENTATION: BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS MS. DARLENE MARSHALL-WARE, Vice President of the organization explained that she would provide the Board with an update of highlights of the Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Henderson County. In October 2010 District Court Judge Robert K. Wiederstein saw a need for a nationally proven that effectively addressed delinquent behavior and academic failure in the Henderson community. In November 2010, an Advisory Council of 30+ members from diverse segments of the community (referred to Satellite Resource Group) set a goal of raising $25,000 by August 2011. By December 2011 their efforts had generated $75,827.09 in grants, city and county funding and individual donations. In March 2012, Big Brothers Big Sisters held the First Annual “Bowl for Kids’ Sake” at Echo Lanes. Thanks to over 650 bowlers and volunteers as well as individual and business donations and monetary sponsorships by local businesses and individuals, this event generated $55,243.03 after event related expenses were paid for Henderson Big Brothers and Big Sisters program. Ms. Ware introduced a new case manager Charlene Goodley as the successor to Molly Hobbs who is heading to graduate school.  A Regular July 24, 2012 Ms. Ware expressed the group’s gratitude for the City’s support. ____________________________ PRESENTATION: 25-YEAR SERVICE AWARD MAYOR AUSTIN expressed appreciation to John Stroud, Codes Department, for his years of service and dedication to the City. ___________________________ PRESENTATION: RETIREMENT MAYOR AUSTIN announced that X. R. Royster would be retiring on July 31, 2012. He thanked Mr. Royster for his dedication to the City and presented him with a gift to mark his retirement. ___________________________ APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA: MAYOR AUSTIN asked Carolyn Williams, City Clerk, to read the following items included on the Consent Agenda: Minutes: July 10, 2012, Regular Meeting Resolutions: RESOLUTION NO. 66-12 RESOLUTION AWARDING BID FOR CLEANING SERVICES FOR PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING (FORMERLY PEABODY BUILDING) TO FRANTZ BUILDING SERVICES, INC. OF OWENSBORO, KENTUCKY MOTION by Commissioner Farmer, seconded by Commissioner Pruitt, to adopt the resolution authorizing the award of a contract for cleaning services to Frantz Building Services, Owensboro, Kentucky, in the low bid amount of $2,100 per month, which is a $530 per month decrease from the current contract. The vote was called. On roll call, the vote stood: Commissioner Pruitt ----------------- Aye: Commissioner Taylor ---------------- Aye: Commissioner Mills ----------------- Aye: Commissioner Farmer --------------- Aye: Mayor Austin ------------------------- Aye: WHEREUPON Mayor Austin declared the Resolution adopted, affixed his signature and the date thereto, and ordered that the same be recorded /s/ Steve Austin Steve Austin, Mayor July 24, 2012 ATTEST: Carolyn Williams, City Clerk ______________________________ ORDINANCE 21-12: SECOND READING ORDINANCE ANNEXING CERTAIN UNINCORPORATED TERRITORY TO THE CITY OF HENDERSON, KENTUCKY, BEING LOCATED ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF U. S. HWY 60 EAST AND IS BOUNDED TO THE SOUTH AND WEST BY THE SUSAN GARTH WARREN PROPERTY AND THE GEORGE WARREN, JR. ET AL PROPERTY, IS BOUNDED TO THE EAST BY THE WARREN FARM PROPERTY, LLC, AND THE EDWARD E. BRANDON PROPERTY, AND IS  A Regular July 24, 2012 BOUNDED TO THE NORTH BY U.S. HWY 60 EAST, IN HENDERSON COUNTY, CONTAINING 8.288 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, OWNED BY WARREN FARM PROPERTY, LLC On second reading of the Ordinance, it was moved by Commissioner Taylor, seconded by Commissioner Mills, that the Ordinance be adopted. The vote was called. On roll call, the vote stood: Commissioner Pruitt ----------------- Aye: Commissioner Taylor ---------------- Aye: Commissioner Mills ----------------- Aye: Commissioner Farmer --------------- Nay: Mayor Austin ------------------------- Aye: WHEREUPON Mayor Austin declared the Ordinance adopted, affixed his signature and the date thereto, and ordered that the same be recorded /s/ Steve Austin Steve Austin, Mayor July 24, 2012 ATTEST: Carolyn Williams, City Clerk ______________________________ RESOLUTION NO. 67-12 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING LEASE BETWEEN THE CITY AND HENDERSON BREAKFAST LIONS CLUB FOR CHRISTMAS IN THE PARK DISPLAYS, MATERIALS AND STORAGE BUILDING LOCATED IN ATKINSON PARK MOTION by Commissioner Mills, seconded by Commissioner Farmer, to adopt the resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a lease agreement with the Breakfast Lions Club for Christmas in the Park displays and associated materials and a workshop/storage building located in Atkinson Park. The vote was called. On roll call, the vote stood: Commissioner Pruitt ----------------- Aye: Commissioner Taylor ---------------- Aye: Commissioner Mills ----------------- Aye: Commissioner Farmer --------------- Aye: Mayor Austin ------------------------- Aye: WHEREUPON Mayor Austin declared the Resolution adopted, affixed his signature and the date thereto, and ordered that the same be recorded /s/ Steve Austin Steve Austin, Mayor July 10, 2012 ATTEST: Carolyn Williams, City Clerk _____________________________ CITY MANAGER’S REPORT: MR. RUSSELL R. SIGHTS READ THE FOLLOWING LETTER INTO THE RECORD.  A Regular July 24, 2012 MAYOR AUSTIN explained that, without objection, this recommendation would move forward. MOTION by Mayor Austin to appoint Commissioner Mike Farmer to serve on the ad hoc committee for the purpose of screening applications and conducting interviews of the final applicants for the Public Works Director’s position. Seconded by Commissioner Mills. The vote was called. On roll call, the vote stood: Commissioner Pruitt ----------------- Aye: Commissioner Taylor ---------------- Aye: Commissioner Mills ----------------- Aye: Commissioner Farmer --------------- Abstain: Mayor Austin ------------------------- Aye:  A Regular July 24, 2012 COMMISSIONER’S REPORTS: COMMISSIONER MILLS said that he was excited about Christmas in the Park and thought that the Henderson Breakfast Lions Club would probably have all new displays and James Peden would likely have speakers playing Christmas music everywhere. COMMISSIONER FARMER stated that the paving project has started and a portion of North Main Street was a joy to drive on. He also noted that progress on the river walk was most impressive. Mayor Austin noted that there is a new type of striping that is brighter than what we usually see. COMMISSIONER TAYLOR echoed his pleasure with the work on North Main Street as well as HWU and others who have worked toward “debunking the myth that Henderson is not business friendly.” This is accomplished by doing some of the work at night and accommodating these business owners by trying to make this project as normal and easy for them to be successful in their business operations as possible. __________________________ COMMISSIONER PRUITT requested that the City Attorney investigate charges against Big Rivers in regard to recovering the money awarded to HMP&L in the arbitration. DISCUSSION WAS HELD. VERBATIM DISCUSSION OF THIS TAPE OF THIS MEETING. MRS. DAWN KELSEY, CITY ATTORNEY, responded that arbitration would not be final for 90 days. Big Rivers has appealed the arbitration award and the Board of Commissioners would need to wait for the outcome, but Mrs. Kelsey will contact Mr. Randall Redding, HMP&L’s Attorney, as well as HMP&L attorneys located in Louisville to see if anything else could be done. _____________________________ MEETING ADJOURN: MOTION by Commissioner Taylor, seconded by Commissioner Mills, for the meeting to adjourn. The vote was called. On roll call, the vote stood: Commissioner Pruitt ----------------- Aye: Commissioner Taylor ---------------- Aye: Commissioner Mills ----------------- Aye: Commissioner Farmer --------------- Aye: Mayor Austin ------------------------- Aye: WHEREUPON, Mayor Austin declared the meeting adjourned at approximately 6:01 p.m. ___________________________ ATTEST: Steve Austin, Mayor August 14, 2012 _______________________ Carolyn Williams, City Clerk