Board of Commissioners Meetings

A Regular June 23, 2015 A regular meeting of the Board of Commissioners of the City of Henderson, Kentucky, was held on Tuesday, June 23, 2015, 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 Virgil Hammontree, Minister, Central Church of Christ, followed by Mayor Austin leading the assemblage in recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance to our American Flag. There were present Mayor Steve Austin presiding: PRESENT: Commissioner Jan Hite Commissioner X R. Royster, III Commissioner Robert M. (Robby) Mills ABSENT: Commissioner Jesse Johnston, IV ALSO PRESENT: Mr. Russell R. Sights, City Manager Mr. William L. Newman, Jr., Assistant City Manager Mrs. Dawn Kelsey, City Attorney Ms. Carolyn Williams, City Clerk Mrs. Connie Galloway, Human Resources Director Mr. Robert Gunter, Finance Director Mr. Trace Stevens, Parks & Recreation Director Mr. Leason Neel, HWU Chief Financial Officer Mr. Brian Bishop, Assistant Executive Director, City-County Planning Commission Ms. Claudia Wayne, Planning Technician Mr. Brad Schneider, CEO Kyndle Mr. John Schouttak, Citizen Mr. Mike Richardson, Police Reserve Officer Mr. Chuck Stinnett, The Gleaner __________________________ APPEARANCE OF CITIZENS: MR. JOHN SCHOUTTAK suggested that a public information program be formed to address what he said was the rude behavior of drivers not giving bikes, scooters, and walkers the right of way. He listed several near-misses that had happened to him.. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA:: MAYOR AUSTIN asked the City Clerk to read the items on the Consent Agenda. Minutes: June 9, 2015, Regular Meeting June 16, 2015, Work Session Resolutions: RESOLUTION NO. 64-15 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL OF GRANT APPLICATION TO THE KENTUCKY OFFICE OF HOMELAND SECURITY (KOHS) FOR FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $100,000.00 TO BE USED TO OFF-SET THE COST OF UPGRADE TO THE COMPUTER AND DISPATCH (CAD) COMMUNICATIONS CENTER, AND ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT IF AWARDED; AND AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO EXECUTE DOCUMENTS AND TO ACT AS AUTHORIZED CORRESPONDENT FOR THE PROJECT  A Regular June 23, 2015 RESOLUTION NO. 65-15 RESOLUTION APPROVING AGREEMENT WITH THE HENDERSON CITY- COUNTY AIRPORT BOARD ALLOCATING $150,184.00 FOR AIRPORT SERVICES AND AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO EXECUTE AGREEMENT RESOLUTION NO. 66-15 RESOLUTION APPROVING AGREEMENT WITH THE DOWNTOWN HENDERSON PARTNERSHIP ALLOCATING $46,000.00 FOR SERVICES IN SUPPORT OF DOWNTOWN HENDERSON AND AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO EXECUTE AGREEMENT RESOLUTION NO. 67-15 RESOLUTION APPROVING AGREEMENT WITH KENTUCKY NETWORK FOR DEVELOPMENT, LEADERSHIP AND ENGAGEMENT, INC. (KYNDLE), ALLOCATING $60,000.00 FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SERVICES AND AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO EXECUTE AGREEMENT RESOLUTION NO. 68-15 RESOLUTION APPROVING AGREEMENT WITH THE HUMANE SOCIETY OF HENDERSON COUNTY, INC. ALLOCATING $9,166.67 ON A MONTHLY BASIS FOR ANIMAL CONTROL AND SHELTER SERVICES; AND GIVING MAYOR AUTHORITY TO TERMINATE AGREEMENT WITH A THIRTY (30) DAY WRITTEN NOTICE, AND THE MAYOR IS AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF CITY RESOLUTION NO. 69-15 RESOLUTION APPROVING MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY AND HENDERSON COUNTY TOURISM COMMISSION REGARDING PERSONNEL FOR THE HENDERSON WELCOME CENTER RESOLUTION NO. 70-15 RESOLUTION APPROVING COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT SUB RECIPIENT AGREEMENT WITH THE FATHER BRADLEY SHELTER FOR WOMEN AND CHILDREN, INC. (SWC) RESOLUTION NO. 71-15 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING FUNDING FOR HENDERSON-HENDERSON COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION AND GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEM (GIS) IN THE AMOUNT OF $377,995.50 RESOLUTION NO. 72-15 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING FUNDING FOR HENDERSON RECYCLING ALLIANCE IN THE AMOUNT OF $155,000.00 RESOLUTION NO. 73-15 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF $58,000.00 AS MEMBER CONTRIBUTION TO TRI-COUNTY RECYCLING ALLIANCE, INC. MOTION by Commissioner Royster, seconded by Commissioner Mils, to approve the items on the Consent Agenda. The vote was called. On roll call, the vote stood: Commissioner Royster --------------- Aye: Commissioner Mills ------------------ Aye: Commissioner Johnston -------------- Absent: Commissioner Hite ----------------- Aye: Mayor Austin ------------------------- Aye:  A Regular June 23, 2015 ORDINANCE NO. 18-15: SECOND READING BUDGET AND APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING JULY 1, 2015, AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2016, FOR THE CITY OF HENDERSON, KENTUCKY MOTION by Commissioner Mills, seconded by Commissioner Royster, that the Ordinance be adopted. DISCUSSION WAS HELD. VERBATIM DISCUSSION IS ON TAKE OF THIS MEETING. The vote was called. On roll call, the vote stood: Commissioner Royster --------------- Aye: Commissioner Mills ------------------ Aye: Commissioner Johnston -------------- Absent: Commissioner Hite ----------------- 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 June 23, 2015 ATTEST: Carolyn Williams City Clerk ___________________________ ORDINANCE NO. 19-15: SECOND READING ORDINANCE AMENDING PAY PLAN ORDINANCE APPROVING AMENDMENT TO PAY PLAN PROVIDING FOR ONE PERCENT (1%) INCREASE FOR EMPLOYEES EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2015 MOTION by Commissioner Hite, seconded by Commissioner Mills, that the Ordinance be adopted. The vote was called. On roll call, the vote stood: Commissioner Royster --------------- Aye: Commissioner Mills ------------------ Aye: Commissioner Johnston -------------- Absent: Commissioner Hite ----------------- 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 June 23, 2015 ATTEST: Carolyn Williams City Clerk  A Regular June 23, 2015 ORDINANCE NO. 20-15:SECOND READING ORDINANCE AMENDING EMPLOYEE MANUAL REGARDING INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DIRECTOR AND PUBLIC INFORMATION SPECIALIST POSITIONS ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE 10-PERSONNEL, OF THE EMPLOYEE MANUAL OF THE CITY OF HENDERSON, BY EXEMPTING INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DIRECTOR AND PUBLIC INFORMATION SPECIALIST POSITIONS FROM CIVIL SERVICE STATUS MOTION by Commissioner Mills, seconded by Commissioner Hite, that the Ordinance be adopted. The vote was called. On roll call, the vote stood: Commissioner Royster --------------- Aye: Commissioner Mills ------------------ Aye: Commissioner Johnston -------------- Absent: Commissioner Hite ----------------- 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 June 23, 2015 ATTEST: Carolyn Williams City Clerk ___________________________ ORDINANCE NO. 21-15: SECOND READING ORDINANCE AMENDING ADMINISTRATIVE DEPARTMENTS ENUMERATED ORDINANCE AMENDING SEC. 2-65, ADMINISTRATIVE DEPARTMENTS ENUMERATED, OF ARTICLE IV, DEPARTMENT AND OFFICES, IN CHAPTER 2, ADMINISTRATION, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF HENDERSON MOTION by Commissioner Royster, seconded by Commissioner Hite, that the Ordinance be adopted. DISCUSSION WAS HELD. VERBATIM DISCUSSION IS ON TAKE OF THIS MEETING. The vote was called. On roll call, the vote stood: Commissioner Royster --------------- Aye: Commissioner Mills ------------------ Aye: Commissioner Johnston -------------- Absent: Commissioner Hite ----------------- Aye: Mayor Austin ------------------------- Aye:  A Regular June 23, 2015 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 June 23, 2015 ATTEST: Carolyn Williams City Clerk ___________________________ CITY MANAGER’S REPORT: MR. RUSSELL R. SIGHTS introduced Mr. Trace Stevens, Parks and Recreation Director, who announced that this last Friday it was reported in The Gleaner that Henderson had been named a “Playful City” designation for the first time. Only 241 cities have received this recognition in the whole country and Henderson is the sixth one to receive this honor. This recognition is graded by our playgrounds and other play areas as well as ball fields, our River Walk and other recreation facilities. MR. SIGHTS explained that we have advertised for a new Information Technology Director, which will be a department head, asked that a member of this Board be appointed to serve on this search committee. Mayor Austin recommended Commissioner Hite be appointed to this committee. __________________________ COMMISSIONER’S REPORTS: COMMISSIONER ROYSTER stated that the Handy Fest had a very good turnout on Friday and thought that overall, the report would be good. ___________________________ MAYOR AUSTIN announced that last night he had attended the Breakfast Lions annual dinner and received a $1,000 check from the proceeds of the Tri-Fest to be used for the East End Park. _____________________________ EXECUTIVE SESSION: PERSONNEL AND REAL PROPERTY MOTION by Commissioner Royster, seconded by Jan Hite, pursuant to provisions of KRS 61.810 (1)(f) for the discussions which might lead to the appointment, discipline, or dismissal of an individual employee or member. Pursuant to KRS 61.810(1)(b) for deliberations on the future or sale of real property located in the area of Pennyrile Parkway, Fifth Street, Kimsey Lane and North Green Street; and for possible future purchase of property located on Green Street, Carlisle Street, Third Street and First Street; and for possible sale of property located in the area of Fifth Street, Canoe Creek, Eighth Street, and Bob Posey Street, in that publicity would likely affect the value of the property to be sold or purchased. The vote was called. On roll call, the vote stood: Commissioner Royster --------------- Aye: Commissioner Mills ------------------ Aye: Commissioner Johnston -------------- Absent: Commissioner Hite ------------------- Aye: Mayor Austin ------------------------- Aye:  A Regular June 23, 2015 MEETING RECONVENE: MOTION by Commissioner Royster, seconded by Commissioner Mills, the Board of Commissioners reconvened in regular session. The vote was called. On roll call, the vote stood: Commissioner Royster --------------- Aye: Commissioner Mills ------------------ Aye: Commissioner Johnston -------------- Absent: Commissioner Hite ------------------- Aye: Mayor Austin ------------------------- Aye: _________________________________ RESOLUTION NO. 74-15 RESOLUTION APPROVING APPOINTMENT BY CITY MANAGER OF ROBERT BRIAN WILLIAMS AS PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR; AND APPROVAL OF EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO EXECUTE AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF CITY MOTION by Commissioner Hite, seconded by Commissioner Royster, to adopt the resolution approving appointment by City Manager of Robert Brian Williams as Public Works Director and approval of Employment Agreement The vote was called. On roll call, the vote stood: Commissioner Royster --------------- Nay: Commissioner Mills ------------------ Aye: Commissioner Johnston -------------- Absent: Commissioner Hite ------------------- 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 ATTEST: June 23, 2015 Carolyn Williams, City Clerk ______________________________ MEETING ADJOURN: MOTION by Commissioner Mills, seconded by Commissioner Royster. WITHOUT OBJECTION, Mayor Austin declared the Meeting adjourned at approximately 7:07 p.m. _______________________ Steve Austin, Mayor ATTEST: July 14, 2015. ___________________________ Carolyn Williams, City Clerk