Board of Commissioners Meetings
Regular MeetingHenderson, KY · November 12, 2013
Minutes
A Regular November 12, 2013
A regular meeting of the Board of Commissioners of the City of Henderson,
Kentucky, was held on Tuesday, November 12, 2013, 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 Commissioner Robert Pruitt, and then Mayor
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 Jan Hite
Commissioner Robert N. Pruitt
Commissioner Tom Davis
Commissioner Robert M. (Robby) Mills
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ALSO IN ATTENDANCE INCLUDED:
Mr. Russell R. Sights, City Manager
Mrs. Dawn Kelsey, City Attorney
Mrs. Carolyn Williams, City Clerk
Mr. John Reed, Police Chief
Mr. Danny Froehlich, Fire Chief
Mr. Brad Mills, Public Works Director
Mr. Owen Reeves, Gas System Director
Mr. Tom Menner, Gas Operations Manager
Mrs. Connie Galloway, Human Relations Director
Mr. Paul Titzer, Assistant Finance Director
Mr. David Piller, Police Major
Mrs. Kathy Ferrell, City-County Planning Director
Mr. Tom Williams, HWU General Manager
Mr. Mike Richardson, Police Reserve Officer
Mr. Aiden Hite
Ms. Susan Sauls, Henderson Recycling Alliance
Ms. Debbie Douglas, 1339 S. Main Street
Mr. Bill Scott
Mr. Dave Piller, Police Major
Mr. Frank Boyett, The Gleaner
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PROCLAMATION: “AMERICA RECYCLES DAY”
MAYOR AUSTIN, along with Judge Executive McCormick proclaimed
November 15, 2013, as “America Recycles Day” in the City of Henderson and
Henderson County. They are urging citizens to spread the word about the excellent
recycling programs that have been established.
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APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA:
MAYOR AUSTIN asked Carolyn Williams, City Clerk, to read the following
items included on the Consent Agenda:
Minutes: October 22, 2013, Regular Meeting
A Regular October 8, 2013
Resolutions: Resolution No. 92-13 Approving Purchase of CAD (Computer
Aided Dispatch) Software Upgrade for the 911 Emergency Communications
Center to Colossus, Inc. D/B/A Interact Public Safety Systems, Winston-Salem,
NC in the Amount of $26,275.00
Motion by Commissioner Pruitt, seconded by Commissioner Hite, to approve the
items on the Consent Agenda.
The vote was called. On roll call, the vote stood:
Commissioner Mills ----------------- Aye:
Commissioner Hite ----------------- Aye:
Commissioner Pruitt ----------------- Aye:
Commissioner Davis ----------------- Aye:
Mayor Austin ------------------------- Aye:
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ORDINANCE NO. 29-13 SECOND READING
ORDINANCE AMENDING JOB CLASSIFICATION AND PAY PLAN BY
RECLASSIFYING THREE HENDERSON WATER UTILITY (HWU) POSITIONS,
AND AMENDING HENDERSON WATER UTILITY (HWU) BUDGETED
POSITIONS AND JOB CLASSIFICATIONS OF THE 2013-2014 HWU BUDGET
On second reading of the Ordinance, it was moved by Commissioner Hite,
seconded by Commissioner Davis, that the Ordinance be adopted.
The vote was called. On roll call, the vote stood:
Commissioner Mills ----------------- Aye:
Commissioner Hite ----------------- Aye:
Commissioner Pruitt ----------------- Aye:
Commissioner Davis ----------------- Aye:
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
November 12, 2013
ATTEST:
Carolyn Williams, City Clerk
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ORDINANCE NO. 30-13: FIRST READING
ORDINANCE ADOPTING WITH AMENDMENTS FOUND HEREIN,
CHAPTER 4, ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES, ARTICLE II, LICENSES, SECTION 4-35
THROUGH SECTION 4-46 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF
HENDERSON
On first reading of the Ordinance, it was moved by Commissioner Davis,
seconded by Commissioner Pruitt, that the Ordinance be adopted.
POLICE CHIEF JOHN REED explained that these changes came about with the
adoption of Senate Bill 13 by the Kentucky General Assembly which went into effect on
June 25, 2013. These changes require the City’s Alcoholic Beverage Control ordinances
be revised to comply with the new state revisions. The entirety of Chapter 4, Sections
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4-35 through 4-46 were replaced in their entirety in order to include the revisions
required for conformity with the State revisions as well as renumber sections for
conformity.
COMMISSIONER DAVIS noted that this ordinance was “easy reading”
compared to all of the background and research that had to be done.
DISCUSSION WAS HELD. VERBATIM DISCUSSION IS ON TAPE OF THIS
MEETING.
The vote was called. On roll call, the vote stood:
Commissioner Mills ----------------- Aye:
Commissioner Hite ----------------- Aye:
Commissioner Pruitt ----------------- Aye:
Commissioner Davis ----------------- Aye:
Mayor Austin ------------------------- Aye:
WHEREUPON Mayor Austin declared the Ordinance adopted on its first reading
and ordered that it be presented for a second reading at a meeting of the Board of
Commissioners.
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ORDINANCE NO. 31-13: FIRST READING
ORDINANCE AMENDING SEC. 4-15, HOURS OF SALE AND DELIVERY,
OF ARTICLE I. IN GENERAL, OF CHAPTER 4, ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES, OF
THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF HENDERSON, ELIMINATING
THE PROHIBITION OF SELLING ALCOHOL WHILE POLLS ARE OPEN ON
ELECTION DAY
On first reading of the Ordinance, it was moved by Commissioner Davis,
seconded by Commissioner Mills, that the Ordinance be adopted.
CHIEF REED stated that this ordinance brought us into compliance with the State
law.
MRS. DAWN KELSEY, CITY ATTORNEY, explained that the state has
eliminated this as a state wide prohibition but have allowed municipalities to make the
decision on their own.
DISCUSSION WAS HELD. VERBATIM DISCUSSION IS ON TAPE OF THIS
MEETING.
The vote was called. On roll call, the vote stood:
Commissioner Mills ----------------- Aye:
Commissioner Hite ----------------- Aye:
Commissioner Pruitt ----------------- Aye:
Commissioner Davis ----------------- Aye:
Mayor Austin ------------------------- Aye:
WHEREUPON Mayor Austin declared the Ordinance adopted on its first reading
and ordered that it be presented for a second reading at a meeting of the Board of
Commissioners.
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ORDINANCE NO. 32-13: FIRST READING
ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 06-2009 BY ESTABLISHING
NEW NATURAL GAS SERVICE RATES AND CHARGES
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On first reading of the Ordinance, it was moved by Commissioner Hite, seconded
by Commissioner Mills, that the Ordinance be adopted.
COMMISSIONER PRUITT asked Mr. Owen Reeves, Gas System Director,
“could you tell us the average residential customer and how this going to affect and how
much estimated money this is going to cost him?”
MR. REEVES also asked that Section VIII be changed to read Public Energy
Authority of Kentucky Rebate with the word Trust deleted. He continued by saying that,
“in answer to Commissioner Pruitt’s question regarding the average residential customer,
it will be $.50/month more for their meter fee, and customer charge will go from $12 to
$12.50, so that would be $6 per year and then if there is such a thing as a normal year, we
are figuring about 65 Mcf a year and we are upping each year by a nickel, that will be
$3.25. The memo indicates in the first total annual year, it will be an annual increase of
$9.25. For each annual year thereafter, there will be an additional $3.25 so to our
residential customers gas and interstate charges are going to go up to so much and down
that they are really going to realize much impact at all.”
COMMISSIONER PRUITT stated that he has promised a gentlemen on a fixed
income to tell you this. “Tell the guy that’s the head of the gas department that every
time you raise rates, it comes directly out of his fixed income and that he would ask you
to only ask for rate increase when you absolutely need it.”
COMMISSIONER HITE said to Owen that she appreciated his diligence and
working with the City Manager and Assistant City Manager and a few of us on the Board
who have had questions. I appreciate your drive to try to impact the general public as
little as possible.
COMMISSIONER DAVIS stated that he thought that everybody going through
this process has maybe a little bit better understanding of what PEAK means to the City
of Henderson as far as our continuity in the ability to provide these services where we
have these deals, like the one with the City of Carrolton. He thanked all of the people
who helped make this possible.
COMMISSIONER MILLS added that we serve on this board and sign up to make
tough decisions as well as easy decisions and he believes that one of the Board’s biggest
job was to oversee our utilities that actually bring service and quality of life to our
citizens. It has been since 2009 since we have had a rate increase and this one is a have
to case and a responsibility that we, as elected officials, need to take to make our
community moving forward.
DISCUSSION WAS HELD. VERBATIM DISCUSSION IS ON TAPE OF THIS
MEETING.
The vote was called. On roll call, the vote stood:
Commissioner Mills ----------------- Aye:
Commissioner Hite ----------------- Aye:
Commissioner Pruitt ----------------- Aye:
Commissioner Davis ----------------- Aye:
Mayor Austin ------------------------- Aye:
WHEREUPON Mayor Austin declared the Ordinance adopted on its first reading
and ordered that it be presented for a second reading at a meeting of the Board of
Commissioners.
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RESOLUTION NO. 93-13
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING DONATION OF SURPLUS PROPERTIES
LOCATED AT 1633 AND 1637 GARFIELD AVENUE TO HENDERSON COUNTY
BOARD OF EDUCATION
Motion by Commissioner Mills, seconded by Commissioner Hite, to adopt a
resolution authorizing the donation of property at 1633 and 1637 Garfield Avenue to the
Henderson County Board of Education.
MR. RUSSELL R. SIGHTS, CITY MANAGER, explained that this property was
originally purchased by Henderson Water Utility for construction purposes and
construction of this gravity sewer portion of the project is complete and no further
construction on the property is planned. Therefore, it is surplus property and the HWU
Commission has approved, subject to the Board of Commissioner’s final approval, that
this surplus property be donated to the Henderson County Board of Education.
MAYOR STEVE AUSTIN, added that a home will be built by the school’s
Career and Technical Center to help a low to moderate income family.
COMMISSIONER MILLS stated that he sat on the advisory board that oversees
the Technical school and the building project and it is not an easy thing to find property
for these young people to build on. I think this was very cool that we could buy
something, so what we needed as far as the sewer work goes, and then put it back in on
the tax rolls and give the kids a way to learn.
DISCUSSION WAS HELD. VERBATIM DISCUSSION IS ON TAPE OF THIS
MEETING.
The vote was called. On roll call, the vote stood:
Commissioner Mills ----------------- Aye:
Commissioner Hite ----------------- Aye:
Commissioner Pruitt ----------------- Aye:
Commissioner Davis ----------------- 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
November 12, 2013
ATTEST:
Carolyn Williams, City Clerk
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RESOLUTION NO. 94-13
RESOLUTION AWARDING BID FOR PURCHASE OF A
MONITOR/DEFIBRILLATOR FOR THE AMBULANCE SERVICE FROM
PHYSIO-CONTROL, INC., REDMOND, WASHINGTON, IN THE AMOUNT OF
$29,876.04
Motion by Commissioner Pruitt, seconded by Commissioner Hite, to adopt the
resolution authorizing the award of a bid for the purchase of a monitor/defibrillator for
the Ambulance Service from Physio-Control, Inc., Redmond, Washington.
MAYOR AUSTIN stated that Henderson County Fiscal Court approved their one-
half share at their November 25, 2013, meeting.
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COMMISSIONER PRUITT stated that he “thought the City of Henderson should
have their name on the ambulance.” Mr. Bruce Farmer, Henderson Ambulance Service,
explained “that has changed and if you have noticed, the last two ambulances that were
purchased and they have the Ambulance Service logo on them that has Henderson
City-County on it. They no longer have the hospital’s name on them as we are phasing
them out.
The vote was called. On roll call, the vote stood:
Commissioner Mills ----------------- Aye:
Commissioner Hite ----------------- Aye:
Commissioner Pruitt ----------------- Aye:
Commissioner Davis ----------------- 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
November 12, 2013
ATTEST:
Carolyn Williams, City Clerk
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RESOLUTION NO. 95-13:
RESOLUTION AWARDING BIDS FOR THE PURCHASE OF ONE (1) ¾
TON PICKUP TO TOWN AND COUNTRY FORD, EVANSVILLE, INDIANA, AND
ONE (1) FULL SIZE SEDAN TO BOB HOOK CHEVROLET, INC. OF LOUISVILLE,
KY, IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $43,229.00
MOTION by Commissioner Mills, seconded by Commissioner Pruitt, to adopt the
resolution authorizing the purchase of one 2014 Ford F-250 ¾ ton pick-up truck from
Town and County Ford, in the low bid amount of $24,989.00 and one 2014 full size four-
door sedan from Bob Hook Chevrolet, in the low bid amount of $18,240.00.
The vote was called. On roll call, the vote stood:
Commissioner Mills ----------------- Aye:
Commissioner Hite ----------------- Aye:
Commissioner Pruitt ----------------- Aye:
Commissioner Davis ----------------- 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
November 12, 2013
ATTEST:
Carolyn Williams, City Clerk
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RESOLUTION NO. 96-13:
RESOLUTION AWARDING BID FOR THE PURCHASE OF AN ENGINE
DRIVEN WELDING MACHINE FOR THE GAS DEPARTMENT TO EVANSVILLE
WELDING SUPPLY OF EVANSVILLE, INDIANA, IN THE AMOUNT OF
$12,400.00
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MOTION by Commissioner Hite, seconded by Commissioner Pruitt, to adopt the
resolution approving the purchase of an engine driven welding machine for the Gas
Department from Evansville Welding Supply of Evansville, Indiana, in the total amount
of $12,400.00
COMMISSIONER DAVIS asked if there was nobody else out there that
could meet the specs and might bid on this item?
MR. REEVES answered that they did follow procedures and sent specs to
five vendors and sent to local vendor who actually gave us the target specifications in
what we were looking for.
The vote was called. On roll call, the vote stood:
Commissioner Mills ----------------- Aye:
Commissioner Hite ----------------- Aye:
Commissioner Pruitt ----------------- Aye:
Commissioner Davis ----------------- 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
November 12, 2013
ATTEST:
Carolyn Williams, City Clerk
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RESOLUTION NO. 97-13:
RESOLUTION DIRECTING THAT EMPLOYEE PREMIUMS FOR
VOLUNTARY CANCER AND/OR VOLUNTARY ACCIDENT AND/OR
VOLUNTARY SHORT TERM DISABILITY INSURANCE FROM COLONIAL LIFE
& ACCIDENT INSURANCE COMPANY BE DEDUCTED FROM EMPLOYEE’S
SALARY, POST-TAX
MOTION by Commissioner Mills, seconded by Commissioner Pruitt, to adopt the
resolution directing that employee premiums for voluntary cancer and/or voluntary
accident and/or voluntary short-term disability insurance from Colonial Life & Accident
Insurance Company be deducted from employee’s salary, post-tax effective January 1,
2014.
Mr. Sights explained that the reason for the “walk-on” status of this resolution is
because next week is employee benefit orientation. This question needed to be resolved
before the orientation period.
The vote was called. On roll call, the vote stood:
Commissioner Mills ----------------- Aye:
Commissioner Hite ----------------- Aye:
Commissioner Pruitt ----------------- Aye:
Commissioner Davis ----------------- Aye:
Mayor Austin ------------------------- Aye:
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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
November 12, 2013
ATTEST:
Carolyn Williams, City Clerk
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CITY MANAGER’S REPORT:
MR. RUSSELL R. SIGHTS, CITY MANAGER, asked the City Clerk to read
City Commission #13-191 into the record:
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MAYOR AUSTIN relayed that he remembered discussions about a permit that
would be sold to downtown apartment dwellers.
COMMISSIONER MILLS added that he was one of the people who asked the
City Manager to look into this idea and get us some better data. The last two or three
years we have been attempting to make downtown a residential downtown and he is
aware of several apartments that would be a lot more marketable for the owners and for
the residents and help more people live downtown if they were able to park close to their
apartment. In other towns that he has been involved with and talked to residents that
lived there, they actually have a residential parking pass in downtown. They pay a
monthly fee to the city to have a sticker that would allow them to park on the street. With
the amount of properties we are talking about, he does not see this would be abused and
would not expect a huge enforcement issue.
COMMISSIONER DAVIS noted that the units are spread out. He added that it
would need to be a monthly thing but it would also be a permanent sticker so that the
person could not just give it to their best buddy to use.
COMMISSIONER PRUITT said “are you saying that the other 45 apartments that
do have some kind of parking, maybe it is not ideal to where they want to park, they
would not be eligible.
COMMISSIONER MILLS said that his idea was that if you have off-street
parking that you use that parking and would not qualify for the residential parking pass.
He also recommended that it be limited to apply to only one car. He suggested that staff
members could get together to explore the idea.
MR. SIGHTS added that there were a number of things that would have to be
pretty strict but if the Board wants him to name a committee of staff and choose a board
member, we will proceed on that basis and bring something back. Commissioner Pruitt
asked if we were going to look into building a downtown parking garage? Mr. Sights
said “the last time I checked, and this is a little bit out of date, the going cost for building
a 100 car garage was $4,000 per space.” He stated that if the Board wanted to name a
member of the Commission to serve on the committee, he would appoint the staff
members. This is something that probably will not appear on the next agenda but
probably after the first of the year.
MAYOR AUSTIN asked if anyone wanted to volunteer? Commissioner Mills
volunteered to be on the ad hoc committee. Mr. Sights stated that he would add three
staff members to be on it.
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MR. SIGHTS asked the City Clerk to read Section #1 in Memorandum # 13-194
into the record.
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Regarding Number I: The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet has notified the Assistant
City Manager that the Engineer’s estimate exceeds the budgeted construction funding for
the project. It is KYTC’s recommendation that the Transportation Improvement Program
(TIP) be modified to increase the construction funding budget.
This is more of a paperwork thing, it is not to affect the construction of this project. The
Metropolitan Planning Organization (EMPO) is reluctant to change anything in the
Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) unless the unit of government requests it, so
this would be our request to them that the TIP be amended.
MOTION by Commissioner Mills, seconded by Commissioner Pruitt, to approve
this modification as outlined.
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The vote was called. On roll call, the vote stood:
Commissioner Mills ----------------- Aye:
Commissioner Hite ----------------- Aye:
Commissioner Pruitt ----------------- Aye:
Commissioner Davis ----------------- Aye:
Mayor Austin ------------------------- Aye:
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MR. SIGHTS asked the City Clerk to read Section #2 of City Commission
Memorandum into the record.
MR. SIGHTS said that the memorandum from Mr. Newman spells it out with the
request for a substitution of proposed sidewalk projects for Fiscal Year 2013-2014. The
suggestion is to defer two projects to Phase 2 (Fiscal Year 2014-2015) that are currently
listed in Phase 1,i.e., Barrett Court – valued at $16,596 and North Adams Street – valued
at $23,760 which equal $40,356. Instead, it is suggested to advance to Phase 1 (2013-
2014), the following project St. Louis Cemetery to Sand Lane – valued at $43,272. As
justification, Phase 1 of the South Main Street Project will be completed by November
30, 2013, and it would be less disruptive to the residents to complete this project now
while construction is ongoing rather than next fiscal year. Further, it would provide
immediate connectivity for pedestrians traveling to Yeaman Avenue. Moving Phase 1 of
the North Adams Street sidewalk project back one year will allow two phases to be
completed within one fiscal year instead of two.
MS. DEBBIE DOUGLAS, 1339 South Main Street. She introduced her business
partner, Mr. Bill Scott who will help with exhibits. The sidewalk has been extended to
near St. Louis Cemetery. She is requesting that the project be tabled for further
investigation.
MAYOR AUSTIN said that Mr. Newman would review the project when he
returned and decide what options are available. This item will be added to the November
26, 2013, agenda.
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MR. SIGHTS asked the City Clerk to read City Commission Memorandum
#13-199 into the record.
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MAYOR AUSTIN announced that Commissioner Hite was interested in sitting on this ad
hoc committee.
WITHOUT OBJECTION, Commissioner Hite was appointed to the ad hoc committee.
This ad hoc committee will also consist of the Finance Director, City Clerk, Human
Resources Director, Assistant City Manager and City Manager.
COMMISSIONER DAVIS remarked that he hoped that we were not taking some
potential candidates out of the picture because of the fact that they may be in house and
will lose all of their seniority be converting to a contractive position that they won’t want
to give up and potentially lose that ability to get to a retirement status. Mr. Sights
explained that retirement would not be affected but they would not have Civil Service
Protection.
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MR. SIGHTS read “Mr. Buzzy Newman, Mr. Brad Mills, Robert Gunter, and I met last
week to discuss the streamlining of projects and the possibility of improved efficiencies
at the City Garage. One of the issues discussed for investigation was the possibility
contracting part or all of the maintenance activities to the private sector if that turned out
to be the most effective alternative. We are talking to a few other cities to see what their
experience has been and we are also listening to a webinar that examines and portrays
experiences all over the country of what municipalities are doing in this area. If we do all
this and the staff is in agreement that no changes of any kind are needed. We will not
make a report, because I don’t believe in making reports to the Board saying nothing. If
we do have something to report to you, we will come back with a report. However, if
any changes are deemed desirable, we will make a recommendation to the Board of
Commissioners because you all would have to act on that. Here is the concern, if an
action of any kind is recommended, I am going on record tonight saying that it will be my
recommendation that no employee, currently employed at the garage, be terminated as a
result of any reorganization. Any employee reductions would take place, subject to the
Board’s approval, through attrition if that turns out to be desirable. The word has already
gotten out that we are going to shut the city garage down and contract everything out and
the superintendent will be nothing more than order taker and get on the phone and find a
vendor to work on the cars. That could not be further from the truth but to resolve this
anxiety issue where the employees think we are getting ready to lay them off if we shut it
down, I want to put that on the table tonight and make you all aware of that we are
looking at, no question about it, it is something that we need to look at and see if it has
any application to us. I would be glad to respond to any questions but I wanted to make
you aware of it since this has come up. It kind of picked up steam Friday afternoon.
COMMISSIONER PRUITT stated that “he had heard it and he was glad to have
Russell say what he said because when you start changing things, especially when you
start, outsourcing and a lot of times outsourcing costs jobs but I am just kind of curious
and we are probably are going to get into this later on when the recommendation comes
back. How can you absorb, how many mechanics do we have there now.” Russell
replied five mechanics, two helpers plus the superintendent. Robert continued “that’s
nine people, how can you absorb nine employees if we start outsourcing all of the work?”
Russell replied that if you outsourced all of the work, you move them, not cut their
salaries but you would move them to other departments and allow them to work there
until attrition occurred and then if two employees in Public Works Department retire,
these employees would take their place permanently and then you would not replace the
two that retired because there would already be employees there.
COMMISSIONER PRUITT continued by “that’s sort of hoping that some people
are going to retire and then the city would be paying people on the staff, really to me for
nothing, because if you need nine more people you should already have hired nine more
people but to move them in and just have them doing something to me kind of defeats the
purpose. You are going to save money, first thing, I’m not saying that I’m on board with
it but if a person is looking to outsource and save money and a whole lot of other things,
benefits and all that but if you keep them on and just move them in a place to make them
fit in and hope that a couple of people retire then we are paying them for really nothing.”
“Not nothing but it does not make that much sense to me to keep them on until somebody
retires and hopefully kind of fit them in because taxpayers are still paying for their salary,
their benefits and all this and then when we still outsourcing the other works.” “I don’t
know where the savings comes in on something like that, I just throwing things that’s
going to come up because I have heard and people have been calling me telling that you
guys are thinking about getting rid of all their jobs and I knew it would come up so I’m
glad that you did bring it up so over the holidays, we can put people at ease about their
jobs. Russell responded that the only alternative to that would be that you did do the
layoffs and what happens with this, I don’t know how often you listen to Channel 7 but
maybe we have more vacancies than you think. We test every month for positions. This
is not a two or three times a year thing. We do have turnover and people do leave and go
other places and retire. First of all, we are a long way from that. I don’t know it is going
to be feasible anyway. Some places are saying that it is not feasible. All that we are
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doing right now is doing our fact finding. Even if it looked like we had fluff early on the
front end, I don’t think it would take long for that to disappear because you wouldn’t be
paying these people for doing nothing, they would be there working and just be added to
the complement of workers in the Gas Department, Public Works, Cemeteries, Parks, and
they would be working. Commissioner Pruitt asked “are we having trouble not getting
the quality of service that you are looking for, is that one of the reasons or is it just cost
savings.” Russell said that he occasionally hears an isolated complaint on quality of
service but it is not that. It is the cost that we are incurring vs. the number of vehicles
being worked on. Maybe we don’t have a big enough fleet to justify that size operation
and everyone staying busy. That is one of the things we are going to look at.
Commissioner Pruitt asked “what about if you are not as busy, what about having some
of those workers that may help the Gas Department or whatever that needed somebody
and they have them back for the mechanical stuff to allow them to do that. Russell said
that “we think that we have a pretty lean operation out there anyway but we don’t know
that we have the volume.”
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COMMISSIONER’S REPORTS:
COMMISSIONER MILLS applauded the staff for looking for efficiencies and to
make sure that we are running efficiently.
COMMISSIONER PRUITT that for the last year he was beginning to enjoy
working with this commission and thanks everyone. He announced that his team, South
Bull Dogs came in second this year.
COMMISSIONER DAVIS wishes the citizens a wondrous holiday season and it
was nice to see the street full with shoppers. He stated that this Veterans Day program
was one of the finest he has ever been to.
COMMISSIONER PRUITT concurred and said that he felt that this Veterans Day
program was one of the best he has been to.
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MAYOR AUSTIN stated that Commissioner Mills has resigned from the
Downtown Henderson Project committee and Commissioner Davis has agreed to attend.
Motion by Commissioner Mills, seconded by Commissioner Pruitt, to appoint
Commissioner Davis to represent the city at the Downtown Henderson Project
committee.
The vote was called. On roll call, the vote stood:
Commissioner Mills ----------------- Aye:
Commissioner Hite ----------------- Aye:
Commissioner Pruitt ----------------- Aye:
Commissioner Davis ----------------- Aye:
Mayor Austin ------------------------- Aye:
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MEETING ADJOURN:
MOTION by Commissioner Hite, seconded by Commissioner Pruitt, for the
meeting to adjourn.
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The vote was called. On roll call, the vote stood:
Commissioner Mills ----------------- Aye:
Commissioner Hite ----------------- Aye:
Commissioner Pruitt ----------------- Aye:
Commissioner Davis ----------------- Aye:
Mayor Austin ------------------------- Aye:
WHEREUPON: Mayor Austin declared the meeting adjourned at
approximately 7:10,
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Steve Austin, Mayor
November 26, 2013
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Carolyn Williams, City Clerk
Agenda
City of Henderson, Kentucky
Board of Commissioners Meeting
Tuesday, November 12, 2013
Municipal Center
Third Floor Assembly Room
222 First Street
5:30 P.M.
AGENDA
1. Invocation: Reverend Heath Farmer, One Life Church
2. Roll Call:
3. Recognition of Visitors:
4. Appearance of Citizens:
5. Proclamations: “America Recycles Day”
6. Presentations:
7. Public Hearings:
8. Consent Agenda:
Minutes: October 22, 2013, Regular Meeting
Resolutions: Resolution Approving Purchase of Computer Aided Dispatch
Software Upgrade for the 911 Emergency Communications Center
to Colossus Inc, Winston-Salem, North Carolina
9. Ordinances & Resolutions:
Second Readings: Ordinance Amending Job Classification and Pay Plan and
Amending Henderson Water Utility Budgeted Positions and Job
Classifications of the 2013-2014 HWU Budget
First Readings: Ordinance Relating to Alcoholic Beverages – Licenses
Ordinance Relating to Alcoholic Beverages – Hours of Sale and
Delivery
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Ordinance Amending Natural Gas Service Rates and Charges
Resolutions: Resolution Authorizing Donation of Surplus Properties Located at
1633 and 1637 Garfield Avenue to Henderson County Board of
Education
10. Bids & Contracts: Resolution Awarding Bid for Purchase of a Monitor/Defibrillator
for the Ambulance Service to Physio-Control Inc., of Redmond,
Washington
Resolution Awarding Bids for the Purchase of One ¾ Ton Pickup
Truck to Town and Country Ford, Evansville Indiana and One
Full-Size Sedan to Bob Hook Chevrolet, Louisville Kentucky
Resolution Awarding Bid for the Purchase of an Engine Driven
Welding Machine for the Gas Department to Evansville Welding
Supply
11. Unfinished Business:
12. Reports:
13. City Manager’s Report: Central Business District Apartments/Parking
North Green River Road Widening Project Update
City Sidewalk Connectivity Plan Update
Parks & Recreation Director Position
14. Commissioner’s Reports:
15. Appointments:
16. Executive Session:
17. Miscellaneous:
18. Adjournment
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Class Code 4336
HENDERSON WATER UTILITY
CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATION
CLASSIFICATION TITLE: AUTOMATION SPECIALIST
PURPOSE OF CLASSIFICATION
The purpose of this classification is to maintain system-wide electronic instrumentation and controls
for the Henderson Water Utility by performing specialized work with electrical systems, electronics
and computer programming.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive
or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.
Design and build new control and communication panels and security systems;
Implement and maintain electrical systems as necessary for automation;
Work to control costs wherever possible while keeping focus on the long-term objectives of the
plant and the Utility;
Install and initiate maintain control panels and other process control equipment;
Integrate existing control equipment with new processes and control equipment;
Troubleshoot and maintain all Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) and control
systems;
Monitor automation and control equipment;
Write Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) program logic and Human-Machine Interface (HMI)
logic;
Stay current with computer hardware and software necessary to perform essential functions
including WonderWware and Hansen, or other asset management software;
Assist Automation Manager with preparation of department budget;
Obtain quotes from vendors and contracts contractors regarding control installations, equipment,
and usage;
Coordinate work with outside contractors;
Maintains inventory;
Orders parts and supplies as needed;
Develops and maintain control system documentation, and prepares wiring diagrams;
Maintain correct inventory of supplies and operating materials and identify needs for new
equipment and supplies;
Work with water, and wastewater and stormwater operations staff to obtain input for system
improvements and troubleshooting;
Provide instruction in the operation of new systems;
Work with water, and wastewater and stormwater operations staff to obtain feedback on status
of control systems;
Provide technical assistance to other HWU personnel regarding assigned automation operations;
Ensure personal compliance with all state safety regulations and HWU safety policies;
Ensure proper housekeeping in plant/department;
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Attend appropriate safety meetings as requested;
Participate in accident investigations as requested;
Report or correct all identified safety hazards;
Maintain personal safety equipment appropriately;
Report all work related accidents, incidents, and near-misses to supervisor and/or safety
department;
Participate in finding solutions to safety or health related hazards;
Get involved in showing new employees the proper safety procedures;
Participate in Safety Committee as requested;
Stay current with computer software systems such as Microsoft Office Suite, Hansen,
WonderWware, OPC communications and other software used to perform essential functions of
the portion position;
Maintain a positive attitude with other HWU employees;
Maintain regular and predictable attendance; Maintain good public relations;
Maintain availability to respond to emergency calls 24 hours a day, 7 days a week;
Respond to emergencies as needed;
Receive off-hours emergency and maintenance calls;
Prepare work order time sheets to document work performed and materials used;
Carry a pager and cell smartphone for standby duty as assigned;
ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS
Performs related duties as required, necessary, or assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Associate’s degree in electronics, robotics, automation or a related field; five years of job related
experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the
requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job. This job requires continuous progression
towards a Master Electrician certification for the state of Kentucky.
Desired: Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, Industrial Engineering, or closely
related field; Five years of job related experience; Knowledge of GE-IP Fanuc PLC’s and
WonderWware software.
PERFORMANCE APTITUDES
Data Utilization: Requires the ability to review, classify, categorize, prioritize and/or analyze data.
Includes exercising discretion in determining data classification, and in referencing such analysis to
established standards for the purpose of recognizing actual or probable interactive effects and
relationships.
Human Interaction: Requires the ability to provide guidance, assistance, and/or interpretation to
others regarding the application of procedures and standards to specific situations.
Equipment, Machinery, Tools, and Materials Utilization: Requires the ability to operate and
control the actions of equipment and machinery, requiring the monitoring, adjustment, regulation,
and/or setting of multiple conditions.
Verbal Aptitude: Requires the ability to utilize a wide variety of reference, descriptive, advisory
and/or design data and information.
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Mathematical Aptitude: Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and
division; ability to calculate decimals and percentages; may include ability to perform mathematical
operations with fractions; may include ability to compute discount, interest, and ratios; may include
requires the ability to calculate surface areas, volumes, weights, and measures.
Functional Reasoning: Requires the ability to apply principles of rational systems; to interpret
instructions furnished in written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule form; and to exercise
independent judgment to adopt or modify methods and standards to meet variations in assigned
objectives.
Situational Reasoning: Requires the ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness and creativity in
situations involving evaluation of information against measurable or verifiable criteria.
ADA COMPLIANCE
Physical Ability: Tasks require the ability to exert very moderate physical effort in light work,
typically involving some combination of stooping, kneeling, crouching and crawling, and which may
involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderate weight
(12-20 pounds). Tasks require the regular and sustained performance of moderately physically
demanding work, typically involving some combination of climbing and balancing, stooping,
kneeling, crouching, and crawling, and that generally involves lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or
pulling of moderately heavy to heavy objects and materials (20-80 pounds).
Sensory Requirements: Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate sounds, depth
and visual cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.
Environmental Factors: Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse
environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, vibrations, electric currents, or traffic hazards.
This job description does not constitute a contract of employment. Any oral or written statements
or promises to the contrary are hereby expressly disavowed and should not be relied upon by any
prospective or existing employees. This job description is subject to change by the employer (the
Henderson Water Utility) at the discretion of the employer, or as the needs of the employer and/or
requirements of the job change. The Henderson Water Utility explicitly reserves the right to modify
any of the provisions of this job description at any time and without notice. The duties listed above
are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The
omission of specific statements of duties or essential functions does not exclude them from the
position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.
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Class Code 4354
HENDERSON WATER UTILITY
CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATION
CLASSIFICATION TITLE: WATER QUALITY SPECIALIST
PURPOSE OF CLASSIFICATION
Work within the assigned area to either perform biological, chemical, and/or bacteriological sampling
and analyses on water or wastewater to provide plant performance data and/or ensure the
regulatory requirements are met or, to act as a liaison between industry and the Utility to ensure
proper pretreatment procedures are utilized to minimize upsets in the wastewater treatment plant in
accordance with state, local and federal regulations are met and properly recorded.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not
exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification.
Determine appropriate sampling techniques and manage the collection of samples;
Conduct necessary training for applicable HWU personnel on the proper collection of samples and
chain of custody reporting;
Advise and assist, as necessary, Water Distribution crews on the proper collection of
bacteriological sampling during distribution system comprised events;
Compile the necessary annual documentation for the annual Consumer Confidence Report; as
necessary or requested, assist in the development and finalization of the CCR; work with all
necessary businesses and/or agencies to ensure that the CCR is distributed by the annual
deadline;
As requested, conduct short informational/training sessions on water quality related topics
(Public Notification, BWAs, State of the Distribution System, etc);
Perform lab testing using the approved methodologies for the samples to be analyzed;
Keep log and records up to date in accordance with regulations/procedures;
Enter computer data daily;
Compile all relevant reports in a timely manner;
Clean all equipment and sample containers as necessary;
Perform equipment calibration and repairs as necessary;
Keep proper inventory of supplies;
Stay current on local, state and federal mandates;
Attend training seminars and workshops as needed;
Ensure that all work is carried out in a safe and efficient manner;
Be available for emergencies 24 hours a day, 7 days a week;
Perform other duties as assigned/needed;
Maintain a positive attitude with team/unit;
Maintain good public relations;
Prepare and maintain logs, records, analysis results, and other documentation for daily sampling
and testing activities;
Enter data into the computer system;
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Update databases or spreadsheets;
Compile all relevant reports in a timely manner;
Stays current on local, state, and federal mandates and regulations;
Take chlorine readings from distribution system or plant locations at intervals determined from
regulatory requirements or prescribed by supervisor;
Work with treatment plant staff and Treatment Manager on achieving continued success in
various Water Quality programs (Partnership for Safe Water, AWOP, etc);
Do comparison studies of chlorine residuals and work with operators to make operational and
chemical adjustments chlorine feed rates as needed;
Coordinate the federally mandated pretreatment program;
Visit industries to inform of pretreatment requirements and procedures;
Perform walk-through inspections to ensure proper cleaning procedures, waste disposal and
file/document maintenance required by the program;
Ensure program stays within budget;
Perform the laboratory analyses duties when needed;
Be available and able to perform all duties and responsibilities of a Water Treatment Operator II;
Ensure personal and departmental compliance with all state safety regulations and HWU safety
policies;
Ensure proper housekeeping in work area;
Conduct appropriate safety meetings as assigned;
Ensure personal attendance of appropriate safety meetings;
Assist in accident investigations as necessary
Assist with the collection of hazard analysis information to be used in eliminating hazards and
reducing incident at the Utility;
Perform routine safety inspections of work area and report or correct all identified hazards;
Maintain personal safety equipment appropriately;
Report all work related accidents, incidents, and near-misses to supervisor and/or safety
department;
Participate in finding solutions to safety or health related hazards;
Get involved in showing new employees the proper safety procedures;
Participate in Safety Committee and Lab Safety Committee as requested;
Stay current with computer systems including SCADA, Microsoft Office Suite, and other software
needed to perform the essential functions of the position;
Maintain a positive attitude with other employees;
Maintain regular and predictable attendance;
Maintain good public relations;
Maintain availability to respond to emergency calls 24 hours a day, 7 days a week;
Respond to emergencies as needed;
Attends training seminars and workshops as needed/approved or requested.
ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS
Performs related duties as required, necessary, or assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
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High school diploma or GED and 5 years of related experience required. Bachelor’s degree with a
major in chemistry or equivalent and one or more of the following: 5 years experience in water
treatment or water distribution OR an Associate’s degree or higher in environmental engineering,
environmental technology, and/or the biological, chemical, or physical sciences OR at least 61 post-
secondary semester hours in environmental engineering, environmental technology, and/or the
biological, chemical, or physical sciences with a passing grade OR at lest 91 post-secondary quarter
hours in environmental engineering, environmental technology, and/or the biological, chemical, or
physical sciences with a passing grade; and a valid driver’s license. A college An Associate’s degree
from an accredited university may be substituted for 2 years of experience. A Bachelor’s degree from
an accredited university may be substituted for 4 years of experience.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty
satisfactorily. Must have knowledge of federal, state, and local laws governing water treatment
procedures; knowledge of federal and state inspection requirements for laboratories which test
substances applied to the general public; knowledge of how to run laboratory test: general statistical
and quality control procedures. Must have working knowledge of the safety aspects involved in
handling chemicals and the ability to train others in their use. Must have the ability to establish and
maintain effective working relationships with team/unit. Valid driver’s license and appropriate
certification may be required.
Additional requirements: An operator must be able to take and pass a KYDOW Class III A
certification test within 18 months of hire. An operator must be able to take and pass a KYDOW Class
IV A certification test within 30 months of hire. Thereafter, an active Class IV A certification must be
maintained. Equivalent licensing issued by a different state will be dependent on approval or
reciprocity by the Kentucky Division of Water.
PERFORMANCE APTITUDES
Data Utilization: Requires the ability to review, classify, categorize, prioritize, and/or analyze data.
Includes exercising discretion in determining data classification, and in referencing such analysis to
established standards for the purpose of recognizing actual or probable interactive effects and
relationships.
Human Interaction: Requires the ability to provide guidance, assistance, and/or interpretation to
others regarding the application of procedures and standards to specific situations.
Equipment, Machinery, Tools, and Materials Utilization: Requires the ability to operate,
maneuver and/or control the actions of equipment, machinery, tools, and/or materials used in
performing essential functions.
Verbal Aptitude: Requires the ability to utilize a wide variety of reference and descriptive data and
information.
Mathematical Aptitude: Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and
division; the ability to calculate decimals and percentages; the ability to utilize principles of
fractions; and the ability to interpret graphs.
Functional Reasoning: Requires the ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or
diagrammatic form. Involves semi-routine standardized work with some latitude for independent
judgment concerning choices of action.
Situational Reasoning: Requires the ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness and creativity in
situations involving a variety of generally pre-defined duties which are often characterized by
frequent change.
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ADA COMPLIANCE
Physical Ability: Tasks require the ability to exert very moderate physical effort in light work,
typically involving some combination of stooping, kneeling, crouching and crawling, and which may
involve some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderate weight
(12-20 pounds).
Sensory Requirements: Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate sounds, depth
and visual cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.
Environmental Factors: Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse
environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, machinery, vibrations, electric
currents, or toxic agents.
This job description does not constitute a contract of employment. Any oral or written statements
or promises to the contrary are hereby expressly disavowed and should not be relied upon by any
prospective or existing employees. This job description is subject to change by the employer
(Henderson Water Utility) at the discretion of the employer, or as the needs of the employer and/or
requirements of the job change. Henderson Water Utility explicitly reserves the right to modify any
of the provisions of this job description at any time and without notice. The duties listed above are
intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of
specific statements of duties or essential functions does not exclude them from the position if the
work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.
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HENDERSON WATER UTILITY
CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATION
CLASSIFICATION TITLE: ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE AND
PRETREATMENT COORDINATOR
PURPOSE OF CLASSIFICATION
The purpose of this classification is to coordinate, implement and document activities for the federally
mandated pretreatment program Industrial Pretreatment Program (IPP), and Henderson’s Fat, Oil &
Grease (FOG), Backflow Prevention (BP) and Cross Connection Control (CCC) programs, ensuring that
all state requirements, and regulations and local ordinances are monitored and enforced. are
adhered.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive
or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned. The omission of specific
statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar,
related, or a logical assignment for this classification.
Work to control costs wherever possible while keeping focus on the long-term objectives of the
plant and the Utility;
Provides input and recommendations on annual operations and capital budget to Supervisor;
Schedules and conducts inspections at local industries, conducts and documents annual
inspections of each industry in the IPP;
Document results;
Enter data into database;
Prepare Industrial usage (IU) discharge permits;
Communicate with persons from local industries with IU issues;
Provide information and consultations;
Explain program mandates;
Distribute IU information packets, wastewater applications, slug discharge reports and other date,
information and documents;
Receive and respond to calls and written inquiries for IU contacts
Compile data and inspection results;
Prepare required State reports;
Enter surcharge information into database on spreadsheet
Calculate surcharges;
Submit information for inclusion in billings;
Maintain documentation and records on pretreatment programs, IU activities and other assigned
programs;
Update information as scheduled;
Submit reports and documentation to appropriate agencies and personnel as required;
Assist with wastewater laboratory testing as needed;
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Work with other Water Quality staff on various projects (i.e. Backflow Prevention Program).
Ensure personal and departmental compliance with all state safety regulations and HWU safety
policies;
Schedules IU compliance analytical testing with contractual lab, including assisting in developing
bid specifications for contractual lab analytical services;
Enter analytical and all other pertinent data into database and/or other applicable programs or
filing/records systems;
Review all analytical results from City and IU labs, verifying analytical methods, chain-of-custody
sheets and collection techniques;
Prepare, calculate and present local limits for approval (as required);
Communicate with contacts at local industries with discharge issues and/or questions;
Provide information and consultation to HWU management, the public and/or IUs as necessary,
explaining program mandates;
Prepare Industrial User (IU) discharge permits, performing all necessary and applicable
calculations for the federal categorical standards;
Distribute IU information packets, wastewater applications, slug discharge reports and other data,
information and documents;
Receive, respond to and report on (as applicable) calls and written inquiries from IU contacts;
Perform Significant Non-Compliance (SNC) calculations in accordance with Federal regulation
and local ordinance;
Prepare and submit to Supervisor enforcement actions against IUs as applicable and in
accordance with the Enforcement Response Plan;
Schedule and conduct enforcement meetings and hearings with IUs;
Conduct Slug Control Evaluations at each IU in the IPP;
Schedule and attend (when applicable) sampling events at IUs;
Conduct and/or coordinate appropriate investigations into POTW interference occurrences;
Perform regular audit of community industries for determining inclusion into or exclusion from
the IPP;
Provide necessary information, documentation and advisement on impacts of potential new IUs
on the POTW(s);
Review and administer septic hauler permits and other temporary/special permits;
Maintain adherence and competency with all federal regulations and local ordinances governing
the IPP;
Maintain a high level of customer satisfaction and public relations with IUs in the IPP, the public
and governing agencies;
Compile data and inspection results and update information as needed;
Prepare required State reports;
Enter surcharge information into database or spreadsheet, calculate surcharges, and submit
information for inclusion in billings;
Maintain documentation and records on pretreatment programs, IU activities and other assigned
programs;
Submit reports and documentation to appropriate agencies and personnel as required;
Assist with wastewater laboratory testing as needed;
Work with other HWU staff on various projects as needed and/or requested;
Carry out, maintain and perform the essential tasks, goals, functions and procedures of the
programs for Backflow Prevention & Cross Connection Control;
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Carry out, maintain and perform the essential tasks, goals, functions and procedures of the Fat, Oil
& Grease (FOG) Program;
Ensure personal and departmental compliance with all state safety regulations and HWU safety
policies;
Ensure proper housekeeping in plant/department;
Conduct appropriate safety meetings as assigned necessary and applicable;
Ensure personal and department attendance of appropriate safety meetings;
Conduct accident investigations as necessary;
Collect hazard analysis information to be used in eliminating hazards and reducing incident at the
Utility;
Perform routine safety inspections of plant/department and report or correct all identified
hazards;
Maintain personal safety equipment appropriately;
Report all work related accidents, incidents, and near-misses to supervisor and/or safety
department;
Participate in finding solutions to safety or health related hazards;
Get involved in showing new employees the proper safety procedures;
Participate in Safety Committee as requested.
Operate a personal computer, software, and other general office equipment as necessary to
complete essential functions, to include the use of Microsoft Office Suite, Hansen, and other
software needed to perform essential functions;
Prepare and efficiently maintain all technical and administrative reports as well as all IU files and
IPP pertinent documents;
Stay current with computer and process control systems including SCADA;
Maintain a positive attitude with other HWU employees
Maintain regular and predictable attendance;
Maintain good public relations;
Maintain availability to respond to emergency calls 24 hours a day 7 days a week;
Respond to emergencies as needed;
Regularly report on the status of the IPP to supervisor.
ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS
Performs related duties as required, necessary, or assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Vocational/Technical degree; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job. You must maintain a valid
driver’s license.
Desired: Associate’s Degree with training emphasis in wastewater treatment or a related regulated
environmental program supplementsed by two years of program support experience in a wastewater
environment.
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Requires continuous progression towards a Class IV Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator
certification or a Collection System certification (and continual maintenance of certification,
thereafter). All new candidates must obtain a minimum of a Class I Wastewater license or Collection
System license as soon as they are qualified by Kentucky DOW.
Requires the certification, and continual maintenance of certification, by the Blue Grass Cross
Connection Prevention Association (BGCCPA) as a Backflow Prevention Device Tester within 18
months of hire.
PERFORMANCE APTITUDES
Data Utilization: Requires the ability to review, classify, categorize, prioritize, and/or analyze data.
Include exercising discretion in determining data classification, and in referencing such analysis to
established standards for the purpose of recognizing actual or probable interactive effects and
relationships.
Human Interaction: Requires the ability to apply principles of persuasion and/or influence over
others in coordinating activities of a project, program, or designated area of responsibility.
Equipment, Machinery, Tools, and Materials Utilization: Requires the ability to operate,
maneuver and/or control the actions of equipment, machinery, tools, and/or materials used in
performing essential functions.
Verbal Aptitude: Requires the ability to utilize a wide variety of reference and descriptive and/or
advisory data and information.
Mathematical Aptitude: Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and
division; the ability to calculate decimals and percentages; may include ability to perform
mathematical operations with fractions; may include ability to compute discount, interest, and
rations; may include ability to calculate surface areas, volumes, weights, and measures.
Functional Reasoning: Requires the ability to apply principles of rational systems; to interpret
instructions furnished in written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule form; and to exercise
independent judgment to adopt or modify methods and standards to meet variations in assigned
objectives.
Situational Reasoning: Requires the ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness and creativity in
situations involving evaluation of information against measurable or verifiable criteria.
ADA COMPLIANCE
Physical Ability: Tasks require the ability to exert very moderate physical effort in light work,
typically involving some combination of stooping, kneeling, crouching and crawling, and which may
involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderate weight
(12-20 pounds).
Sensory Requirements: Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate sounds and
visual cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.
Environmental Factors: Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse
environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, temperature and noise
extremes, machinery, vibrations, electric currents, traffic hazards, bright/dim lights, or toxic agents.
This job description does not constitute a contract of employment. Any oral or written statements
or promises to the contrary are hereby expressly disavowed and should not be relied upon by any
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prospective or existing employees. This job description is subject to change by the employer
(Henderson Water Utility) at the discretion of the employer, or as the needs of the employer and/or
requirements of the job change. Henderson Water Utility explicitly reserves the right to modify any
of the provisions of this job description at any time and without notice. The duties listed above are
intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of
specific statements of duties or essential functions does not exclude them from the position if the
work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.
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Class Code 4333
HENDERSON WATER UTILITY
CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATION
CLASSIFICATION TITLE: PART–TIME WASTEWATER TREATMENT OPERATOR I
PURPOSE OF CLASSIFICATION
The purpose of this classification is to perform duties to assist in the operation and maintenance of an
assigned treatment plant to treat wastewater/stormwater in accordance with state, federal and local
guidelines.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive
or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.
Work with Chief, Wastewater Treatment Operator II, or Maintenance employees to receive
training;
Perform general operational duties of the treatment plant but consults Chief or Wastewater
Treatment Operator II when significant decisions regarding operations must me made;
Follow standard operating procedures related to the operations of the assigned treatment plant
including assigned daily operator responsibilities;
Make routine checks and visual inspections of mechanical equipment to ensure it is operational;
Perform daily operational tasks including washing filters, calibrating chemical pumps, reading
gauges, running sludge press, filling chemical tanks, collecting samples, delivering samples, and
performing assigned water quality tests;
Monitor the rate of chemical feed and water flow;
Monitor gauges, meters, filter press, and control panels;
Change tanks, wash filters, and make equipment and control adjustments as necessary;
Monitor inventory of supplies, chemicals, and operating materials and notify Treatment Operator
Chief if needs arise;
May be required to Operate heavy equipment to load and remove wastes;
Perform routine maintenance and preventative maintenance of treatment plant and related
equipment as assigned;
Perform general cleaning/janitorial work, painting, and grounds keeping as needed;
Provide assistance to maintenance crews as needed or assigned;
Visually inspect plant and all equipment daily to ensure proper functioning.
Assist the HWU Treatment Operator Chief in developing a strategic plan for Operations, including
long and short term objectives and related budgets, which coincide with the overall plan and goals
of the Utility;
Assist in carrying out plant and Utility goals;
Work with other departments in the design and evaluation of projects;
Work to control costs wherever possible while keeping focus on the long-term objectives of the
plant and the Utility;
Perform all functions related to maintaining state and federal regulatory compliance for the
assigned treatment plant;
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Stay current on governmental mandates;
Attends appropriate training seminars/workshops/meetings;
Prepare and maintain operational reports;
Record work activities in daily log, complete lab sheets, and maintain other appropriate
documentation;
Follow proper process control measures;
Achieve and maintain the appropriate Kentucky Division of Water operator’s certification.
Ensure personal compliance with all state safety regulations and HWU safety policies;
Ensure proper housekeeping in plant and surrounding area;
Attend appropriate safety meetings as requested;
Participate in accident investigations as requested;
Report and/or correct all identified safety hazards;
Maintain personal safety equipment appropriately;
Report all work related accidents, incidents, and near-misses to supervisor and/or safety
department;
Participate in finding solutions to safety or health related hazards;
Get involved in showing new employees the proper safety procedures;
Participate in Safety Committee as requested;
Stay current with computer systems including SCADA;
Maintain a positive attitude with other HWU employees;
Maintain regular and predictable attendance;
Maintain good public relations;
Maintain availability to respond to emergency calls 24 hours a day 7 days a week;
Respond to emergencies as needed;
Receive off-hours emergency and maintenance calls;
Direct calls to on-call System Operations Center personnel as appropriate;
Work various shifts as assigned by HWU Treatment Operator Chief;
May be called in as necessary in the case of the other operator illness or emergency.
ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS
Performs related duties as required, necessary, or assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
High school diploma or GED and a valid driver’s license are required. Also, due to the requirements of
Kentucky’s Division of Water, this job requires continuous progression towards a Class IV
Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator certification (and continual maintenance of certification,
thereafter). All new candidates must obtain a minimum of a Class I wastewater license within 18
months of hire. This position requires the ability to pass a pre-employment physical as well as drug
and alcohol screens, as requested.
Desired: Training, education, and experience with wastewater treatment facilities or wastewater
treatment certification.
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HENDERSON WATER UTILITY • PART–TIME WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT OPERATOR I Class Code 4333
PERFORMANCE APTITUDES
Data Utilization: Requires the ability to determine, calculate, tabulate or summarize
data/information including performing subsequent actions in relation to these computational
operations.
Human Interaction: Requires the ability to provide guidance, assistance, and/or interpretation to
others regarding the application of procedures and standards to specific situations.
Equipment, Machinery, Tools, and Materials Utilization: Requires the ability to operate and
control the actions of equipment, machinery, tools, and/or materials requiring complex and/or
rapid adjustments.
Verbal Aptitude: Requires the ability to utilize a wide variety of reference, descriptive and/or
advisory data and information.
Mathematical Aptitude: Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and
division; the ability to calculate decimals and percentages; the ability to utilize principles of
fractions; and the ability to interpret graphs.
Functional Reasoning: Requires the ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or
diagrammatic form. Involves semi-routine standardized work with some latitude for independent
judgment concerning choices of action.
Situational Reasoning: Requires the ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness and creativity in
situations involving evaluation of information against measurable or verifiable criteria.
ADA COMPLIANCE
Physical Ability: Tasks require the ability to exert moderate physical effort in light to medium
work, typically involving some combination of climbing stairs, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or
crawling, and which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of objects and
materials of moderate weight (12-20 pounds).
Sensory Requirements: Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate sounds and
visual cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.
Environmental Factors: Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse
environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, temperature, and noise
extremes, machinery, vibrations, electric currents or toxic agents.
This job description does not constitute a contract of employment. Any oral or written statements
or promises to the contrary are hereby expressly disavowed and should not be relied upon by any
prospective or existing employees. This job description is subject to change by the employer
(Henderson Water Utility) at the discretion of the employer, or as the needs of the employer and/or
requirements of the job change. Henderson Water Utility explicitly reserves the right to modify
any of the provisions of this job description at any time and without notice. The duties listed above
are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The
omission of specific statements of duties or essential functions does not exclude them from the
position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.
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City of Henderson, Kentucky
Job Classifications & Grades
Code Grade Classification Title FLSA
A
0301 7 Account Clerk N
0306 9 Account Representative N
0304 11 Account Technician N
0305 14 Account Technician, Senior N
0318 33 Accounting Manager E
0307 9 Administrative Clerk N
0063 14 Administrative Secretary N
0229 31 Application Development Supervisor E
0319 33 Assistant Finance Director E
1110 27 Assistant Fire Chief N
B
0062 14 Benefits Coordinator N
3701 10 Bus Operator N
4204 10 Bus Preventive Maintenance Technician N
4210 15 Bus/Vehicle Mechanic N
C
0020 25 City Clerk E
2320 37 City Engineer E
1210 30 Code Administrator E
1204 16 Code Inspector N
1208 24 Code Inspector, Senior N
1300 10 Communications Officer N
1305 12 Communications Officer, Lead N
1310 18 Communications Supervisor E
8100 16 Community Development Specialist N
4003 6 Crew Worker N
4004 9 Crew Worker, Senior N
6000 3 Custodial Worker N
D
0201 8 Data Entry Operator N
1016 35 Deputy Police Chief E
1203 16 Development Liaison N
0320 43 Director, Finance E
3020 45 Director, Gas System E
0520 38 Director, Human Resources E
3720 32 Director, Mass Transit E
7020 38 Director, Parks & Recreation E
E
2310 31 Engineer E
2302 24 Engineering Assistant E
3104 13 Engineering Technician N
4040 9 Equipment Operator N
4041 11 Equipment Operator, Senior N
0010 17 Executive Assistant N
8020 21 Executive Director, Human Relations Commission E
City of Henderson, Kentucky
Job Classifications & Grades
Code Grade Classification Title FLSA
F
1106 20 Fire Captain N
1120 43 Fire Chief E
1103 15.5 Fire Driver - Engineer N
1104 18 Fire Lieutenant N
1102 13.5 Firefighter N
1100 13.5 Firefighter-In-Training (hrly) N
1101 13.5 Firefighter-In-Training (shift) N
G
4106 28 Garage Superintendent E
3004 21 Gas Construction Supervisor N
3002 17 Gas Distribution Crew Leader N
3008 33 Gas Distribution Engineer E
3006 30 Gas Distribution Superintendent E
3000 10 Gas Distribution Technician N
3101 11 Gas Measurement Technician N
3010 37 Gas Operations Manager E
3108 14 Gas Servicer N
3001 12 Gas System Equipment Operator N
3012 9 Gas System Worker N
3110 21 Gas Technical Supervisor N
4006 9 Golf Course Maintenance Worker N
4000 5 Grounds/Maintenance Worker N
H
4043 14 Heavy Equipment Operator N
4044 15 Heavy Equipment Operator, Senior N
0508 12 Human Resources Assistant N
0510 17 Human Resources Specialist N
0063 14 HWU Administrative Assistant N
4317 31 HWU Automation Manager E
4336 4338 18 21 HWU Automation Specialist N
4308 37 HWU Chief Engineer E
4343 43 HWU Chief Financial Officer E
4303 17 HWU Construction Crew Leader N
4337 18 HWU Construction Inspector N
4329 30 HWU Construction Superintendent E
4310 42 HWU Director of Utility Operations E
3104 13 HWU Engineering Technician N
4332 24 HWU GIS Manager E
4331 33 HWU Information System Manager E
0302 10 HWU Inventory Control Technician N
4350 15 HWU Laboratory Technician N
4325 10 HWU Maintenance Technician N
4327 18 HWU Maintenance Technician, Senior N
4206 14 HWU Mechanic N
4352 4355 15 16 HWU Environmental Compliance & Pretreatment Coordinator N
4314 31 HWU Projects & Compliance Manager E
4328 25 HWU Purchasing Manager E
4307 20 HWU Safety & Training Coordinator N
4300 1 HWU Seasonal Position N
City of Henderson, Kentucky
Job Classifications & Grades
Code Grade Classification Title FLSA
0060 9 HWU Secretary N
0061 11 HWU Secretary, Senior N
4318 35 HWU Treatment Manager E
4313 10 HWU Utility Locator N
4302 17 HWU Utility System Crew Leader N
4304 17 HWU Utility System Specialist N
4311 30 HWU Utility System Superintendent E
4312 9 HWU Utility System Worker I N
4315 11 HWU Utility System Worker II N
4319 14 HWU Utility System Worker III N
4334 21 HWU Wastewater Treatment Operator Chief N
4330 10 HWU Wastewater Treatment Operator I N
4333 6 HWU Wastewater Treatment Operator I, Part-time N
4326 16 HWU Wastewater Treatment Operator II N
4354 4356 15 17 HWU Water Quality Specialist N
4333 21 HWU Water Treatment Operator Chief N
4321 10 HWU Water Treatment Operator I N
4324 16 HWU Water Treatment Operator II N
3100 16 HWU Welder/Fabricator N
I
0231 33 Information Systems Manager E
0210 13 Information Technology Operations Technician N
0302 10 Inventory Control Technician N
L
4007 7 Landscape Technician N
0064 13 Legal Secretary N
M
3100 16 Maintenance Welder N
3304 9 Meter Reader N
6102 8 Municipal Facilities Assistant N
6110 31 Municipal Facilities Superintendent E
6104 13 Municipal Facilities Worker N
6106 15 Municipal Facilities Worker, Senior N
N
0213 22 Network Administrator N
O
0390 14 Occupational Tax Representative, Senior N
0391 9 Occupational Tax Representative N
0112 7 Office Assistant N
P
1000 7 Parking Enforcement Officer N
4101 21 Parks and Cemeteries Superintendent E
0215 16 PC Support Specialist N
1020 44 Police Chief E
1012 22 Police Lieutenant E
1014 27 Police Major E
1004 13.5 Police Officer N
1008 18 Police Sergeant N
0221 24 Programmer/Analyst N
City of Henderson, Kentucky
Job Classifications & Grades
Code Grade Classification Title FLSA
R
7005 8 Recreation Center Worker N
7006 15 Recreation Facilities Supervisor E
7010 23 Recreation Program Manager E
03100 17 Revenue Supervisor N
S
0515 20 Safety & Training Coordinator N
4108 30 Sanitation Superintendent E
4001 5 Sanitation Worker N
4002 6 Sanitation Worker, Senior N
4005 6 Scale Operator N
1001 3 School Crossing Guard N
0060 9 Secretary N
0061 11 Secretary, Senior N
4110 30 Street Superintendent E
0212 17 System Administrator N
T
3710 16 Transit Supervisor N
0316 28 Treasury Supervisor E
U
3308 17 Utility Billing Supervisor N
3303 12 Utilities Servicer N
V
4206 14 Vehicle Mechanic N
4203 8 Vehicle Servicer N
4202 6 Vehicle Servicer Helper N
City of Henderson, Kentucky
Job Classifications & Grades
Code Grade Classification Title FLSA
4300 1 HWU Seasonal Position N
6000 3 Custodial Worker N
1001 3 School Crossing Guard N
4000 5 Grounds/Maintenance Worker N
4001 5 Sanitation Worker N
4003 6 Crew Worker N
4333 6 HWU Wastewater Treatment Operator I, Part-time N
4002 6 Sanitation Worker, Senior N
4005 6 Scale Operator N
4202 6 Vehicle Servicer Helper N
0301 7 Account Clerk N
4007 7 Landscape Technician N
0112 7 Office Assistant N
1000 7 Parking Enforcement Officer N
0201 8 Data Entry Operator N
6102 8 Municipal Facilities Assistant N
7005 8 Recreation Center Worker N
4203 8 Vehicle Servicer N
0306 9 Account Representative N
0307 9 Administrative Clerk N
4004 9 Crew Worker, Senior N
4040 9 Equipment Operator N
3012 9 Gas System Worker N
4006 9 Golf Course Maintenance Worker N
0060 9 HWU Secretary N
4312 9 HWU Utility System Worker I N
3304 9 Meter Reader N
0391 9 Occupational Tax Representative N
0060 9 Secretary N
3701 10 Bus Operator N
4204 10 Bus Preventive Maintenance Technician N
1300 10 Communications Officer N
3000 10 Gas Distribution Technician N
0302 10 HWU Inventory Control Technician N
4325 10 HWU Maintenance Technician N
4313 10 HWU Utility Locator N
4330 10 HWU Wastewater Treatment Operator I N
4321 10 HWU Water Treatment Operator I N
0302 10 Inventory Control Technician N
0304 11 Account Technician N
4041 11 Equipment Operator, Senior N
3101 11 Gas Measurement Technician N
0061 11 HWU Secretary, Senior N
4315 11 HWU Utility System Worker II N
0061 11 Secretary, Senior N
1305 12 Communications Officer, Lead N
3001 12 Gas System Equipment Operator N
0508 12 Human Resources Assistant N
3303 12 Utilities Servicer N
3104 13 Engineering Technician N
3104 13 HWU Engineering Technician N
City of Henderson, Kentucky
Job Classifications & Grades
Code Grade Classification Title FLSA
0210 13 Information Technology Operations Technician N
0064 13 Legal Secretary N
6104 13 Municipal Facilities Worker N
1102 13.5 Firefighter N
1100 13.5 Firefighter-In-Training (hrly) N
1101 13.5 Firefighter-In-Training (shift) N
1004 13.5 Police Officer N
0305 14 Account Technician, Senior N
0063 14 Administrative Secretary N
0062 14 Benefits Coordinator N
3108 14 Gas Servicer N
4043 14 Heavy Equipment Operator N
0063 14 HWU Administrative Assistant N
4206 14 HWU Mechanic N
4319 14 HWU Utility System Worker III N
0390 14 Occupational Tax Representative, Senior N
4206 14 Vehicle Mechanic N
4210 15 Bus/Vehicle Mechanic N
4044 15 Heavy Equipment Operator, Senior N
4350 15 HWU Laboratory Technician N
4352 15 HWU Pretreatment Coordinator N
4354 15 HWU Water Quality Specialist N
6106 15 Municipal Facilities Worker, Senior N
7006 15 Recreation Facilities Supervisor E
1103 15.5 Fire Driver - Engineer N
1204 16 Code Inspector N
8100 16 Community Development Specialist N
1203 16 Development Liaison N
4355 16 HWU Environmental Compliance & Pretreatment Coordinator N
4326 16 HWU Wastewater Treatment Operator II N
4324 16 HWU Water Treatment Operator II N
3100 16 HWU Welder/Fabricator N
3100 16 Maintenance Welder N
0215 16 PC Support Specialist N
3710 16 Transit Supervisor N
0010 17 Executive Assistant N
3002 17 Gas Distribution Crew Leader N
0510 17 Human Resources Specialist N
4303 17 HWU Construction Crew Leader N
4302 17 HWU Utility System Crew Leader N
4304 17 HWU Utility System Specialist N
4356 17 HWU Water Quality Specialist N
3100 17 Revenue Supervisor N
0212 17 System Administrator N
3308 17 Utility Billing Supervisor N
1310 18 Communications Supervisor E
1104 18 Fire Lieutenant N
4336 18 HWU Automation Specialist N
4337 18 HWU Construction Inspector N
4327 18 HWU Maintenance Technician, Senior N
1008 18 Police Sergeant N
City of Henderson, Kentucky
Job Classifications & Grades
Code Grade Classification Title FLSA
1106 20 Fire Captain N
4307 20 HWU Safety & Training Coordinator N
0515 20 Safety & Training Coordinator N
8020 21 Executive Director, Human Relations Commission E
3004 21 Gas Construction Supervisor N
3110 21 Gas Technical Supervisor N
4338 21 HWU Automation Specialist N
4334 21 HWU Wastewater Treatment Operator Chief N
4333 21 HWU Water Treatment Operator Chief N
4101 21 Parks and Cemeteries Superintendent E
0213 22 Network Administrator N
1012 22 Police Lieutenant E
7010 23 Recreation Program Manager E
1208 24 Code Inspector, Senior N
2302 24 Engineering Assistant E
4332 24 HWU GIS Manager E
0221 24 Programmer/Analyst N
0020 25 City Clerk E
4328 25 HWU Purchasing Manager E
1110 27 Assistant Fire Chief N
1014 27 Police Major E
4106 28 Garage Superintendent E
0316 28 Treasury Supervisor E
1210 30 Code Administrator E
3006 30 Gas Distribution Superintendent E
4329 30 HWU Construction Superintendent E
4311 30 HWU Utility System Superintendent E
4108 30 Sanitation Superintendent E
4110 30 Street Superintendent E
0229 31 Application Development Supervisor E
2310 31 Engineer E
4317 31 HWU Automation Manager E
4314 31 HWU Projects & Compliance Manager E
6110 31 Municipal Facilities Superintendent E
3720 32 Director, Mass Transit E
0318 33 Accounting Manager E
0319 33 Assistant Finance Director E
3008 33 Gas Distribution Engineer E
4331 33 HWU Information System Manager E
0231 33 Information Systems Manager E
1016 35 Deputy Police Chief E
4318 35 HWU Treatment Manager E
2320 37 City Engineer E
3010 37 Gas Operations Manager E
4308 37 HWU Chief Engineer E
0520 38 Director, Human Resources E
7020 38 Director, Parks & Recreation E
4310 42 HWU Director of Utility Operations E
0320 43 Director, Finance E
1120 43 Fire Chief E
4343 43 HWU Chief Financial Officer E
City of Henderson, Kentucky
Job Classifications & Grades
Code Grade Classification Title FLSA
1020 44 Police Chief E
3020 45 Director, Gas System E
Class Code 4333
HENDERSON WATER UTILITY
CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATION
CLASSIFICATION TITLE: PART–TIME WASTEWATER TREATMENT OPERATOR I
PURPOSE OF CLASSIFICATION
The purpose of this classification is to perform duties to assist in the operation and maintenance of an
assigned treatment plant to treat wastewater/stormwater in accordance with state, federal and local
guidelines.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive
or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.
Work with Chief, Wastewater Treatment Operator II, or Maintenance employees to receive
training;
Perform general operational duties of the treatment plant but consults Chief or Wastewater
Treatment Operator II when significant decisions regarding operations must me made;
Follow standard operating procedures related to the operations of the assigned treatment plant
including assigned daily operator responsibilities;
Make routine checks and visual inspections of mechanical equipment to ensure it is operational;
Perform daily operational tasks including washing filters, calibrating chemical pumps, reading
gauges, running sludge press, filling chemical tanks, collecting samples, delivering samples, and
performing assigned water quality tests;
Monitor the rate of chemical feed and water flow;
Monitor gauges, meters, filter press, and control panels;
Change tanks, wash filters, and make equipment and control adjustments as necessary;
Monitor inventory of supplies, chemicals, and operating materials and notify Treatment Operator
Chief if needs arise;
Operate heavy equipment to load and remove wastes;
Perform routine maintenance and preventative maintenance of treatment plant and related
equipment as assigned;
Perform general cleaning/janitorial work, painting, and grounds keeping as needed;
Provide assistance to maintenance crews as needed or assigned;
Visually inspect plant and all equipment daily to ensure proper functioning.
Assist in carrying out plant and Utility goals;
Work to control costs wherever possible while keeping focus on the long-term objectives of the
plant and the Utility;
Stay current on governmental mandates;
Attends appropriate training seminars/workshops/meetings;
Record work activities in daily log, complete lab sheets, and maintain other appropriate
documentation;
Follow proper process control measures.
Ensure personal compliance with all state safety regulations and HWU safety policies;
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HENDERSON WATER UTILITY • PART–TIME WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT OPERATOR I Class Code 4333
Ensure proper housekeeping in plant and surrounding area;
Attend appropriate safety meetings as requested;
Participate in accident investigations as requested;
Report and/or correct all identified safety hazards;
Maintain personal safety equipment appropriately;
Report all work related accidents, incidents, and near-misses to supervisor and/or safety
department;
Participate in finding solutions to safety or health related hazards;
Get involved in showing new employees the proper safety procedures;
Participate in Safety Committee as requested;
Stay current with computer systems including SCADA;
Maintain a positive attitude with other HWU employees;
Maintain regular and predictable attendance;
Maintain good public relations;
Maintain availability to respond to emergency calls 24 hours a day 7 days a week;
Respond to emergencies as needed;
Direct calls to on-call System Operations Center personnel as appropriate;
Work various shifts as assigned by HWU Treatment Operator Chief;
May be called in as necessary in the case of the other operator illness or emergency.
ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS
Performs related duties as required, necessary, or assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
High school diploma or GED and a valid driver’s license are required. This position requires the ability
to pass a pre-employment physical as well as drug and alcohol screens, as requested.
Desired: Training, education, and experience with wastewater treatment facilities or wastewater
treatment certification.
PERFORMANCE APTITUDES
Data Utilization: Requires the ability to determine, calculate, tabulate or summarize
data/information including performing subsequent actions in relation to these computational
operations.
Human Interaction: Requires the ability to provide guidance, assistance, and/or interpretation to
others regarding the application of procedures and standards to specific situations.
Equipment, Machinery, Tools, and Materials Utilization: Requires the ability to operate and
control the actions of equipment, machinery, tools, and/or materials requiring complex and/or
rapid adjustments.
Verbal Aptitude: Requires the ability to utilize a wide variety of reference, descriptive and/or
advisory data and information.
Mathematical Aptitude: Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and
division; the ability to calculate decimals and percentages; the ability to utilize principles of
fractions; and the ability to interpret graphs.
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HENDERSON WATER UTILITY • PART–TIME WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT OPERATOR I Class Code 4333
Functional Reasoning: Requires the ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or
diagrammatic form. Involves semi-routine standardized work with some latitude for independent
judgment concerning choices of action.
Situational Reasoning: Requires the ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness and creativity in
situations involving evaluation of information against measurable or verifiable criteria.
ADA COMPLIANCE
Physical Ability: Tasks require the ability to exert moderate physical effort in light to medium
work, typically involving some combination of climbing stairs, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or
crawling, and which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of objects and
materials of moderate weight (12-20 pounds).
Sensory Requirements: Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate sounds and
visual cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.
Environmental Factors: Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse
environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, temperature, and noise
extremes, machinery, vibrations, electric currents or toxic agents.
This job description does not constitute a contract of employment. Any oral or written statements
or promises to the contrary are hereby expressly disavowed and should not be relied upon by any
prospective or existing employees. This job description is subject to change by the employer
(Henderson Water Utility) at the discretion of the employer, or as the needs of the employer and/or
requirements of the job change. Henderson Water Utility explicitly reserves the right to modify
any of the provisions of this job description at any time and without notice. The duties listed above
are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The
omission of specific statements of duties or essential functions does not exclude them from the
position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.
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Exhibit "B"
Full Time Positions
Revised
Budgeted Positions 10/2013
Location / Department Job Classification FY FY FY
12-13 13-14 13-14
NWTP 01-811
Treatment Plant Operator Chief 1 1 1
Water Treatment Operator, II 5 5 5
Water Treatment Operator, I 2 2 2
HWU Maintenance Technician Sr 1 0 0
HWU Maintenance Technician 1 1 1
Water Quality Specialist 1 1 1
Total 11 10 10
NWWTP 01-836
Treatment Plant Operator Chief 1 1 1
Treatment Plant Operator, Sr 0 0 0
Treatment Plant Operator 0 0 0
Wastewater Treatment Operator, II 2 1 1
Wastewater Treatment Operator, I 3 4 4
HWU Maintenance Technician 1 1 1
Water Quality Specialist (Laboratory Technician) 1 1 1
Treatment Plant Operator I (Part Time) 0 0 1
Total 8 8 9
PRE-TREAT 01-837
Pretreatment Coordinator (Water Quality Specialist) 1 1 1
Total 1 1 1
SWTP 02-811
Treatment Plant Operator Chief 1 1 1
Water Treatment Operator, II 5 5 5
Water Treatment Operator, I 2 2 2
HWU Maintenance Technician 1 1 1
Total 9 9 9
SWWTP 02-836
Treatment Plant Operator Chief 1 1 1
Treatment Plant Operator, Sr 0 0 0
Treatment Plant Operator 0 0 0
Wastewater Treatment Operator, II 1 1 1
Wastewater Treatment Operator, I 3 3 3
HWU Maintenance Technician 1 1 1
Total 6 6 6
HWU ADMIN 03-803
HWU Purchasing Manager 1 1 1
Administrative Assistant 1 1 1
Secretary 1 0 0
Secretary, Senior 0 1 1
HWU Accounting Manager 1 0 0
HWU Chief Financial Officer 1 1 1
Information Systems Manager 1 1 1
HWU General Manager - Full Time Contract Employee 1 1 1
Director of Engineering - Full Time Contract Employee 1 1 1
Total 8 7 7
14
Exhibit "B"
Full Time Positions
Revised
Budgeted Positions 10/2013
Location / Department Job Classification FY FY FY
12-13 13-14 13-14
SOC:
ADMIN & ENG 04-861 Projects & Compliance Manager 1 1 1
HWU Utility System Superintendent 2 2 2
HWU Chief Engineer 1 1 1
HWU Construction Inspector 1 1 1
HWU Automation Manager 1 1 1
HWU Safety & Training Coordinator 0 1 1
Engineering Technician 1 1 1
Director of Utility Operations 1 1 1
Inventory Control Technician 1 1 1
Water Treatment Manager 1 1 1
GIS Manager 1 1 1
Administrative Assistant 1 1 1
Secretary 1 1 1
Total 13 14 14
SOC:
DIST - COLLECT- MAINT Utility System Crew Leader 3 3 3
04-862 Utility System Worker I 7 7 7
Utility System Worker II 3 3 3
Utility System Worker III 3 3 3
Utility System Specialist 1 1 1
HWU Maintenance Technician Sr 3 4 4
HWU Maintenance Technician 1 1 1
Utility Locator 1 1 1
Total 22 23 23
SOC:
AUTOMATION 04-863 HWU Automation Specialist 2 2 2
Total 2 2 2
SOC:
SUPPORT 04-864 Utility System Crew Leader 2 2 2
Utility System Worker III 1 1 1
Vehicle Mechanic 1 1 1
Maintenance Welder 1 1 1
Total 5 5 5
TOTAL NUMBER OF BUDGETED FULL TIME EMPLOYEES 85 85 86
Part Time & Seasonal Positions
NWTP 01-811 HWU Seasonal Positions 1 1 1
NWWTP 01-836 HWU Seasonal Positions 1 1 1
NWWTP 01-836 Treatment Plant Operator I (Part Time) 0 1 0
SWTP 02-811 HWU Seasonal Positions 1 1 1
SWWTP 02-836 HWU Seasonal Positions 1 1 1
SOC 04-861 Engineering Assistant - Seasonal 1 1 1
SOC 04-864 Utility System Worker Seasonal 8 8 8
SOC 04-864 HWU Seasonal Positions 4 4 4
TOTAL BUDGETED PT & SEASONAL EMPLOYEES 17 18 17
HWU Admin 03-803
Commissioners HWU Commissioner 5 5 5
TOTAL BUDGETED W&S COMMISSIONERS 5 5 5
TOTAL NUMBER OF BUDGETED HWU EMPLOYEES 107 108 108
Note: While there are 14 positions total in the Water Treatment Operator I and II
Classifications, there will never be more than 10 of those positions filled.
15
Long Range Enhancement Projects
A. New City Sidewalk Connectivity Plan
Recommendations:
(FY 2013/2014) – Phase 1
1. Wathen Lane (phase 1) – Hillmont Drive to US Hwy 60 Cost: $30,000
2. Wathen Lane - Handicap ramps on Constanza Cost: $ 4,000
3. South Main Street (phase 1)- Yeaman Avenue to St. Louis
Cemetery (approx. 1,000 feet) Cost: $ 36,000
4. South Main Street (phase 2) - St. Louis Cemetery to Sand
Lane (approx. 1,202 feet) Cost: $43,272
4. Barrett Court – 1988 Barrett Court to cul-de-sac (approx.
461 feet) Cost: $16,596
5. North Adams Street (phase 1) – 840 N Adams Street to
10th Street (approx. 660 feet) Cost: $23,760
Total Cost $110,356 $113,272
(FY 2014/2015) – Phase 2
1. South Main Street (phase 2) - St. Louis Cemetery to Sand
Lane (approx. 1,202 feet) Cost: $43,272
1. Barrett Court – 1988 Barrett Court to cul-de-sac (approx.
461 feet) Cost: $16,596
2. North Adams Street (phase 1) – 840 N Adams Street to
10th Street (approx. 660 feet) Cost: $23,760
3. Green River Road (phase1) – Osage to Larkview (approx.
1,500 feet) Cost: $54,000
4. North Adams Street (phase 2) – 10th Street to Crestview
(approx. 752 feet) Cost: $ 27,072
Total Cost $124,344 $121,428
(FY 2015/2016) – Phase 3
1. South Main Street (phase 3) – Yeaman Avenue to Hackberry
(approx. 1,560 feet) Cost: $56,160
2. Green River Road (phase 2) – Larkview to Bend Gate (approx.
931 feet) Cost: $33,516
3. North Adams Street (phase 3) – Crestview to Breckinridge
(approx. 1,058 feet) Cost: $37,872
Total Cost $127,548
(FY 2016/2017) – Phase 4
1. South Main Street (phase 4) – Hackberry to Drury Lane (approx.
1,590 feet) Cost: $57,240
2. Sand Lane – Main Street to South Green Street (approx 460 ft) Cost: $16,560
3. Green River Road (phase 3) – Bend Gate Road (from Green
River Rd to US 60-approx. 1,360 feet) Cost: $48,960
4. North Adams Street (phase 4) – Breckinridge to Kimsey Lane
(approx. 740 feet) Cost: $26,640
Total Cost $149,400
Grand Total Cost $511,648
UPCOMING
BOARD APPOINTMENTS
BOARD EXPIRATION DATE
WATER & SEWER COMMISSION
Original Appt. Current Term Expires Term
George F. Jones III 01/13/2004 01/12/2014 3-year
CITY-COUNTY AIRPORT BOARD
Original Appt. Current Term Expires Term
Kimber Heddens, Jr. 01/10/2006 01/05/2014 4-year
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