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167 CITY OF HENDERSON – RECORD BOOK Record of Minutes of A regular Meeting on August 22, 2017 INVOCATION was given by Lieutenant Jason Quinn, Salvation Army, followed by recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance to our American Flag. There were present Mayor Steve Austin presiding: PRESENT: Commissioner Patti Bugg Commissioner Robert N. Pruitt, Sr. Commissioner Bradley S. Staton Commissioner Austin P. Vowels ALSO PRESENT: Mr. Russell R. Sights, City Manager Mrs. Dawn Kelsey City Attorney Ms. Maree Collins, City Clerk Mr. Ray Nix, Code Administrator Mr. John Stroud, Code Enforcement Officer Mr. Scott Foreman, Fire Chief Mrs. Connie Galloway, Human Resource Director Mr. Trace Stevens, Parks & Recreation Director Mr. Dylan Ward, Project Manager Mrs. Lynn Drew, Executive Assistant Mr. Brian Bishop, Planning Commission Executive Director Ms. Angela Hagedorn, Humane Society of Henderson County Executive Director Mr. Rob Toerne Mr. Sean Wilder Mr. Doug Laramie Mr. David Osborn Lieutenant Jason Quinn, Salvation Army Ms. Erin Schmitt, the Gleaner Ms. Chelsea Koerber, 44 News, and Cameraman Mr. Mike Richardson, Police Reserve Officer ________________________ MAYOR AUSTIN stated that this was the first meeting to be broadcast on Spectrum Cable channel 200. ________________________ PRESENTATION: Humane Society of Henderson County ANGELA HAGEDORN, Humane Society of Henderson County Executive Director and Animal Control Director, presented the 2016-2017 Year End Report. She reported that the last year was a restructuring and reorganization year at the Humane Society with her appointment as Executive Director overseeing the animal control contract with the City and the County as well as the Humane Society side of the program; other staffing appointments include-Bridgett Kilgore as Shelter Manager; Katie Crooks, Chief Animal Control Officer; Jonathan Oakley was hired as Animal Control Officer and has completed on-the-job training as well as euthanasia certification. All policies have been reviewed and updated as necessary and are available for public review upon request. She indicated that Chief Crooks developed BARK-Building Animal Responsibility and Knowledge, for those people that receive animal control citations that are not abuse or neglect related. The Program is a way to better educate pet owners on their responsibilities. Currently there are plans to do some outreach programs to better educate the community on responsible pet ownership. The shelter took in a total of 1,342 animals as follows: 736 cats, 556 dogs, 1 chicken, 3 guinea pigs, 2 pigs, 23 rabbits and 4 rats. The euthanasia rate for the shelter is 14%, one of the lowest rates in Kentucky. Euthanasia is used only when necessary of injured or vicious animals. The shelter was able to return four cats and 140 dogs to their owners. Animal Control went on 788 runs, and 104 on-call or after-hours runs; and seized 38 animals due to abuse and neglect. She noted that she is working with all of the 168 CITY OF HENDERSON – RECORD BOOK Record of Minutes of A Regular Meeting on August 22, 2017 local vets to make sure that all of the animals are serviced locally. She further indicated that she was working with Green River Area Development District to apply for a grant to assist with a program to spay and neuter community (feral) cats as they are important to help control the rodent population, which in turn helps control the insect population. The Program will also include public awareness and education to participate in trapping and processing the cats. She indicated that the average lifespan of a community cat is seven years and in that time a single pair of cats and their kittens could produce as many as 420,000 kittens. When asked about opossums, skunks and raccoons, she indicated that they are not Permitted to handle wildlife and that citizens should contact the Kentucky Fish and Wildlife or some other type of wildlife certified person to address those issues. There are some local persons and the shelter has contact info for them. ________________________ APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA: MAYOR AUSTIN asked the City Clerk to read the Consent Agenda. Minutes: August 8, 2017, Regular Meeting August 16, 2017, Special Called Meeting Motion by Commissioner Staton, seconded by Commissioner Vowels, to approve the items on the Consent Agenda as presented. The vote was called. On roll call, the vote stood: Commissioner Bugg ------ Aye: Commissioner Vowels --- Aye: Commissioner Staton ----- Aye: Commissioner Pruitt ------ Aye: Mayor Austin -------------- Aye: WHEREUPON, Mayor Austin declared the consent agenda items approved. /s/ Steve Austin Steve Austin, Mayor ATTEST: August 22, 2017 Maree Collins, City Clerk ________________________ ORDINANCE NO. 45-17: SECOND READ ORDINANCE RELATING TO ANIMALS AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 6, ANIMALS, SECTION 6-6, USE OF LIVE ANIMALS FOR PRIZES, AWARDS OR GAMING PROHIBITED, SUBSECTION G; SECTION 6-7, DOGS AND ANIMALS PROHIBITED FROM AREAS OF SPECIAL COMMUNITY EVENTS, SUBSECTION B; SECTION 6-25, IMPOUNDMENT, SUBSECTIONS A, B AND C; AND SECTION 6-26, ANIMAL SHELTER; WARDENS OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF HENDERSON MOTION by Commissioner Bugg, seconded by Commissioner Pruitt, that the ordinance be adopted. DAWN KELSEY, City Attorney, indicated that Ms. Hagedorn was very helpful in assisting with the review and recommended changes for this ordinance. The vote was called. On roll call, the vote stood: Commissioner Bugg ------ Aye: Commissioner Vowels --- Aye:  169 CITY OF HENDERSON – RECORD BOOK Record of Minutes of A regular Meeting on August 22, 2017 Commissioner Staton ----- Aye: Commissioner Pruitt ------ 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 ATTEST: August 22, 2017 Maree Collins, City Clerk ________________________ ORDINANCE NO. 46-17: SECOND READ ORDINANCE PERTAINING TO CODE ENFORCEMENT FINES AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CODE ENFORCEMENT ORDINANCE FINE SCHEDULE MOTION by Commissioner Staton, seconded by Commissioner Bugg, that the ordinance be adopted. The vote was called. On roll call, the vote stood: Commissioner Bugg ------ Aye: Commissioner Vowels --- Aye: Commissioner Staton ----- Aye: Commissioner Pruitt ------ 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 ATTEST: August 22, 2017 Maree Collins, City Clerk ________________________ ORDINANCE NO. 47-17: FIRST READ ORDINANCE ACCEPTING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR PROPERTY LOCATED IN BRAXTON PARK SUBDIVISION, SECTION 2A MOTION by Commissioner Staton, seconded by Commissioner Pruitt, that the ordinance be adopted. RUSSELL R. SIGHTS, City Manager, indicated that all of the necessary approvals from the City Engineering division were in order and the Planning Commission has recommended acceptance of the improvements as presented. The vote was called. On roll call, the vote stood: Commissioner Bugg ------ Aye: Commissioner Vowels --- Aye: Commissioner Staton ----- Aye: Commissioner Pruitt ------ 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. ________________________ 170 CITY OF HENDERSON – RECORD BOOK Record of Minutes of A Regular Meeting on August 22, 2017 ORDINANCE NO. 48-17: FIRST READ ORDINANCE ACCEPTING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR PROPERTY LOCATED ON GARFIELD STREET, KNOWN AS THE WARM RESIDENCES II MOTION by Commissioner Bugg, seconded by Commissioner Pruitt, that the ordinance be adopted. RUSSELL R. SIGHTS, City Manager, indicated that all of the necessary approvals from the City Engineering division were in order and the Planning Commission has recommended acceptance of the improvements as presented. The vote was called. On roll call, the vote stood: Commissioner Bugg ------ Aye: Commissioner Vowels --- Aye: Commissioner Staton ----- Aye: Commissioner Pruitt ------ 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. ________________________ ORDINANCE NO. 49-17: FIRST READ ORDINANCE AMENDING EMPLOYEE MANUAL ORDINANCE RELATING TO ARTICLE 214-PAY PLAN, OF THE EMPLOYEE MANUAL OF THE CITY OF HENDERSON TO CLARIFY THE HAZARDOUS DUTY PAY PLAN MOTION by Commissioner Pruitt, seconded by Commissioner Staton, that the ordinance be adopted. CONNIE GALLOWAY, Human Resources Director, indicated that this amendment is recommended in order to better clarify the Hazardous Duty Pay Plan that was previously implemented. The amendment clarifies that some steps are 12 months and others are 24 months and that the Pay Plan methodology is applied the same way for all the people all of the time. The vote was called. On roll call, the vote stood: Commissioner Bugg ------ Aye: Commissioner Vowels --- Aye: Commissioner Staton ----- Aye: Commissioner Pruitt ------ 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. ________________________ ORDINANCE NO. 50-17: FIRST READ ORDINANCE RELATED TO THE FARMERS’ MARKET AN ORDINANCE REPEALING CHAPTER 11.5 FARMERS’ MARKET ARTICLE II, GREEN RIVER VALLEY FARMERS’ MARKET, SECTION 11.5-16 THRU 11.5-29 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF HENDERSON MOTION by Commissioner Staton, seconded by Commissioner Vowels, that the ordinance be adopted.  171 CITY OF HENDERSON – RECORD BOOK Record of Minutes of A regular Meeting on August 22, 2017 MAYOR AUSTIN, indicated that this is a result of ordinance review and is removing the section as this organization is no longer in existence. The vote was called. On roll call, the vote stood: Commissioner Bugg ------ Aye: Commissioner Vowels --- Aye: Commissioner Staton ----- Aye: Commissioner Pruitt ------ 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. ________________________ ORDINANCE NO. 51-17: FIRST READ ORDINANCE AMENDING APPENDIX A-ZONING OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES AN ORDINANCE AMENDING APPENDIX A-ZONING, ARTICLE XX, CBD, CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT, SECTION 20.3 CONDITIONAL USES AND ARTICLE XXXIII, GATEWAY ZONE DISTRICT (PHASE #1), SECTION 33.06 PERMITTED USES OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF HENDERSON MOTION by Commissioner Staton, seconded by Commissioner Pruitt, that the ordinance be adopted. COMMISSIONER VOWELS recused himself from the vote as he is personally involved with a group that has been exploring an opportunity related to this change. DAWN KELSEY, City Attorney, reported that this was originated by this Board to have the Planning Commission review and make recommendation on necessary changes to allow craft distilleries and microbreweries as a conditional use in the Central Business District and/or the Gateway Zone. As a conditional use, it would go before the Board of Zoning Adjustment for approval along with any necessary conditions for the operation of these businesses in those districts. The vote was called. On roll call, the vote stood: Commissioner Bugg ------ Aye: Commissioner Vowels --- Abstain: Commissioner Staton ----- Aye: Commissioner Pruitt ------ 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. ________________________ ORDINANCE NO. 52-17: FIRST READ ORDINANCE AMENDING APPENDIX A-ZONING OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES AN ORDINANCE AMENDING APPENDIX A-ZONING, ARTICLE VI, ADMINISTRATION, ENFORCEMENT, AND VIOLATIONS, SECTION 6.07 SITE PLAN OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF HENDERSON BRIAN BISHOP, Planning Commission Executive Director, indicated that on August th 15 the Planning Commission voted to amend the City’s Zoning Ordinance regarding site plans. This change will make the site plan approval process more efficient because it gives the Planning 172 CITY OF HENDERSON – RECORD BOOK Record of Minutes of A Regular Meeting on August 22, 2017 Commission more discretion on site plans that are of minimum impact to the community. For example, if someone were to propose a quadplex on Roosevelt Street, the Planning Commission could work in conjunction with Code Enforcement staff so that would be handled on a smaller scale through the Board of Zoning Adjustment and with Code Enforcement so that it would not be required to come before the full Planning Commission and require the applicant to add more time to the project. The Planning Commission would still hear projects that have much more of an impact on traffic, say on Green Street or on US 41. He indicated that this would be used more for commercial site plan review such as the new building that is going up near the movie theater for Wings Etc. That was an existing lot of record, the zoning was correct, the drainage had already been incorporated in the original subdivision design so in that instance it was overkill to send it to the full Planning Commission. MOTION by Commissioner Pruitt, seconded by Commissioner Staton, that the ordinance be adopted. The vote was called. On roll call, the vote stood: Commissioner Bugg ------ Aye: Commissioner Vowels --- Aye: Commissioner Staton ----- Aye: Commissioner Pruitt ------ 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. ________________________ ORDINANCE NO. 53-17: FIRST READ ORDINANCE AMENDING APPENDIX A-ZONING OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES AN ORDINANCE AMENDING APPENDIX A-ZONING, ARTICLE XV, PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT, SECTION 15.01 STATEMENT OF PURPOSE, AND SECTION 15.03 AREA REQUIREMENTS, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF HENDERSON DAWN KELSEY, City Attorney, reported that this was also originated by this Board to have the Planning Commission review and make recommendation on changes on parking requirements in the Planned Unit Development District. This amendment will allow the Planning Commission more flexibility in the location of parking in the Planned Unit Development District. MOTION by Commissioner Vowels, seconded by Commissioner Pruitt, that the ordinance be adopted. The vote was called. On roll call, the vote stood: Commissioner Bugg ------ Aye: Commissioner Vowels --- Aye: Commissioner Staton ----- Aye: Commissioner Pruitt ------ 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. ________________________  173 CITY OF HENDERSON – RECORD BOOK Record of Minutes of A regular Meeting on August 22, 2017 ORDINANCE NO. 54-17: FIRST READ ORDINANCE AMENDING APPENDIX A-ZONING OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES AN ORDINANCE AMENDING APPENDIX A-ZONING, ARTICLE IV, GENERAL PROVISIONS, SECTION 4.09 OBSTRUCTIONS TO VISION AT STREET INTERSECTION ON CORNER LOTS OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF HENDERSON JOHN STROUD, Code Enforcement Officer, indicated that a few years ago during the revisions to the zoning ordinance several new zones were created including the Audubon Commercial Zone, the Henderson Innovative Planning District, the Gateway Zone and the Riverfront-2 Zone. Most of the Riverfront-2 Zone had previously been a part of the Central Business District where structures are pushed to the front and/or front corner of the property to give that home-town, downtown feel. When those zones were implemented the site triangle requirements were inadvertently left at 30 feet from right-of-way on a corner, so this amendment is to clean that up by adding Audubon Commercial, Henderson Innovative Planning District, Gateway and Riverfront-2 Zones to the existing Central Business District where the site triangle requirement does not apply. DISCUSSION WAS HELD regarding that Audubon Residential District allows buildings that were previously built for commercial use, to continue to be used for commercial purpose with no parking restrictions, to encourage sustainable walkable neighborhoods. MOTION by Commissioner Staton, seconded by Commissioner Pruitt, that the ordinance be adopted. The vote was called. On roll call, the vote stood: Commissioner Bugg ------ Aye: Commissioner Vowels --- Aye: Commissioner Staton ----- Aye: Commissioner Pruitt ------ 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. ________________________ RESOLUTION 39-17: RESOLUTION TO RETAIN DAVID A. PIKE, PIKE LEGAL GROUP, PLLC, TO PROVIDE LEGAL SERVICES FOR THE CITY OF HENDERSON FOR PLANNING AND ZONING MATTERS DAWN KELSEY, City Attorney, indicated that it was common for the City to retain attorneys from time to time when specialized expertise is required. Mr. Pike and his firm will be on retainer, on an hourly fee basis, if the City should have any planning or zoning issues arise. MOTION by Commissioner Bugg, seconded by Commissioner Staton, to adopt the resolution authorizing retaining David A. Pike, Pike Legal Group, PLLC, of Shepherdsville, Kentucky to provide legal services for the City for planning and zoning matters; and authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agreement between the City and Mr. Pike. RUSSELL R. SIGHTS, City Manager, stated that Mr. Pike is certainly a reputable expert in planning and zoning matters in Kentucky, if not broader than that and believes that we are fortunate to be able to retain him when we need that kind of assistance. 174 CITY OF HENDERSON – RECORD BOOK Record of Minutes of A Regular Meeting on August 22, 2017 The vote was called. On roll call, the vote stood: Commissioner Bugg ------ Aye: Commissioner Vowels --- Aye: Commissioner Staton ----- Aye: Commissioner Pruitt ------ 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: August 22, 2017 Maree Collins, City Clerk ________________________ MAYOR AUSTIN reported that about a month ago we received a request for placement of a plaque in the riverfront area for a citizen that had been very instrumental in providing opportunities and really helping on some projects in this community and that we would like this to be a surprise for the person so the name of the person is being withheld at this time. DAWN KELSEY, City Attorney, indicated that after the presentation an amended municipal order would be brought forth so that the name will be reflected in the records. MUNICIPAL ORDER 39-17: MUNICIPAL ORDER TO PLACE A PLAQUE FOR CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE RIVERFRONT REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT MOTION by Commissioner Bugg, seconded by Commissioner Vowels, to approve the placement of a plaque at the Vistaview Overlook riverfront area to recognize a community member’s contribution to the Riverfront Redevelopment Project. The vote was called. On roll call, the vote stood: Commissioner Bugg ------ Aye: Commissioner Vowels --- Aye: Commissioner Staton ----- Aye: Commissioner Pruitt ------ Aye: Mayor Austin -------------- Aye: WHEREUPON, Mayor Austin declared the municipal order adopted, affixed his signature and the date thereto, and ordered that the same be recorded. /s/ Steve Austin Steve Austin, Mayor ATTEST: August 22, 2017 Maree Collins, City Clerk ________________________ REVIEW AND DISCUSSION OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES: Chapters 12 and 13 DAWN KELSEY, City Attorney, gave a brief review of the various staff recommended revisions for Chapter 12 Fire Prevention –– Article I – In General, Section 12-3, Appeal process – change Board of Housing to Code Enforcement Board to hear appeals; Section 12-21 Definitions, Hazardous substance – MSDA should be MSDS for material safety data sheet; Section 12-26, Response, – change ‘existing preplanning’ to ‘Mutual Aid’ agreements to follow state law and current practice; and Section 12-27, Costs recovery – add language to authorize recovery of expenditures and any penalties paid by the City, to include Henderson Water Utility, relating to a hazardous material incident and not just fire department expenditures.  175 CITY OF HENDERSON – RECORD BOOK Record of Minutes of A regular Meeting on August 22, 2017 BRIAN BISHOP, Planning Commission Executive Director, gave a brief review of the Flood Damage Prevention ordinances. He indicated that our current Flood Damage Prevention ordinance was passed in March of 2013 when new flood maps were adopted. He continued that we currently participate in the National Flood Insurance Program which requires us to have a Flood Damage Prevention ordinance to help prevent damage during large flooding events. He stated that there was a committee that reviewed and updated the model ordinance to make it more relevant to what we do which consisted of: Kathy Farrell, Planning Commission Executive Director; Bill Hubiak, County Engineer; Randy Tasa, County Codes Administrator; Buzzy Newman, Assistant City Manager; Doug Boom, City Engineering; Don Summers, City Codes, John Stroud, City Codes; myself; Ken Ferry and Tom Williams, of HWU. Recently, staff met to review the ordinance. It is our recommendation that we not amend the Flood Damage Prevention ordinance at this time. We feel that it is still accurate and also it would require any changes to be forwarded to the Division of Water and FEMA for review and approval. It is the consensus of staff that it is working well and therefore no changes are recommend. CITY MANAGER’S REPORT: RUSSELL R. SIGHTS, City Manager, indicated that he had three items to report. 1) There will be no work session on September 19th and the items of topic including parking will be brought forward on the regular meeting of September 26th; 2) Even though it was an unusual day yesterday with the eclipse and the traffic issues, I want to compliment our law enforcement people on the way they handled traffic control and planned ahead for the extremely heavy traffic in our community; and 3) There is need to set a time for the special called meeting on Friday, August 25th. DISCUSSION WAS HELD on if only one or more of the ordinances would be brought forward for second reading-all eight second readings will be brought forward; and 9:00 a.m. was suggested-all concurred and 9:00 a.m., Friday, August 25, 2017 was set as the time and date for the special called meeting. ________________________ COMMISSIONERS REPORT: MAYOR AUSTIN indicated that Commissioner Bugg has agreed to chair the Recycling Advisory Committee that will schedule their first meeting in the next couple of weeks. ________________________ COMMISSIONER VOWELS indicated that he and Commissioner Staton attended the City-County Cooperative Study Team meeting earlier in the day and that the City and County continue to have a good working relationship. He asked that any citizen with any City/County issues contact either he or Commissioner Staton to bring those issues to the Cooperative Study Team. MAYOR AUSTIN thanked Commissioner Vowels for chairing that committee and indicated that a multitude of joint issues is addressed by that group and that he appreciates Commissioner Vowels and Commissioner Staton for their work on that committee. ________________________ MAYOR AUSTIN reported that there were funds left over on the Second Street Sidewalk Project and there were two significant opportunities to use those funds on this year. One of those projects is on North Main Street where several trip hazards caused by tree roots and other things cracking the sidewalk panels have been identified. The other project is South Main Street from Yeaman Avenue to Drury Lane, but there is an opportunity to apply for grant funding for that project and this money would only do about one-third of that project. He stated that at this time, his suggestion is to proceed with the North Main Street Sidewalk Project on both sides of the street between Fifth and Twelfth Streets and then apply for grant funding for the South Main Street Sidewalk Project. 176 CITY OF HENDERSON – RECORD BOOK Record of Minutes of A Regular Meeting on August 22, 2017 DISCUSSION WAS HELD on the amount of remaining funds; the cost estimate for the South Main Street Project; the patented equipment/technology for the concrete repair to be completed on North Main Street; that in addition to the grinding, several panels would need to be replaced; the cost estimate to replace/upgrade the ADA ramps, to current standards, on North Main Street; replacement/upgrade of the ADA ramps is not required until the street is repaved; and that the grinding is very loud and possibly notifying the residents before work commences. COMMISSIONER STATON added that in the past three weeks he has had four or five concerned citizens contact him regarding communication between the City and the public. He indicated that he knows the City does a great job already, but asked if we can focus even more on communication with the citizens. RUSSELL R. SIGHTS, City Manager, reported that a presentation relating to that is scheduled for the next regular meeting on Tuesday, September 12th. ________________________ COMMISSIONER PRUITT reported that he had received calls regarding the new LED lighting system that is being installed by Henderson Municipal Power & Light. Ms. Bobbie Jarrett, Housing Authority of Henderson County Executive Director, relayed to him that HMPL had moved several lights and redirected others and in her opinion it is darker now than before in certain areas. Commissioner Pruitt indicated that he and Ms. Jarrett would be attending the next Utility Commission Board meeting to discuss the issue. ________________________ MAYOR AUSTIN reminded everyone of the Special Called meeting scheduled for 9:00 a.m. Friday morning. ________________________ MEETING ADJOURN: MOTION by Commissioner Staton, seconded by Commissioner Pruitt, to adjourn the meeting. The vote was called. On roll call, the vote stood: Commissioner Bugg ------ Aye: Commissioner Vowels --- Aye: Commissioner Staton ----- Aye: Commissioner Pruitt ------ Aye: Mayor Austin -------------- Aye: WITHOUT OBJECTION, Mayor Austin declared the Meeting adjourned at approximately 6:25 p.m. ATTEST: ___________________________ Steve Austin, Mayor ______________________ September 12, 2017 Maree Collins, City Clerk