Board of Commissioners Meetings

200 CITY OF HENDERSON – RECORD BOOK Record of Minutes of A Regular Meeting on October 23, 2018 A meeting of the Board of Commissioners of the City of Henderson, Kentucky, was held on Tuesday, October 23, 2018, 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. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Austin led the 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. William L. “Buzzy” Newman, Jr., City Manager Mrs. Dawn Kelsey, City Attorney Ms. Maree Collins, City Clerk Mrs. Donna Stinnett, Community Relations Manager/Public Information Officer Mr. Robert Gunter, Finance Director Mr. Heath Cox, Police Chief Mr. Scott Foreman, Fire Chief Mr. Brian Williams, Public Works Director Mr. Dylan Ward, Project Manager Mr. Ray Nix, Code Administrator Mrs. Theresa Richey, Development Liaison Mr. Trace Stevens, Parks, Recreation & Cemeteries Director Mr. Dave Chrisman, Golf Course Committee Member Mr. Andy Rideout, Golf Course Committee Member Mr. Tom Williams, Henderson Water Utility General Manager Ms. Abby Dixon, Henderson Tourist Commission Executive Director Mr. Brian Bishop, W. C. Handy Blues & Barbeque Festival Co-Chair Mr. Kenny Perkins W. C. Handy Blues & Barbeque Festival Co-Chair Mrs. Donna Crooks, Kyndle Vice President of Economic Development Mr. Bruce Farmer, Henderson County Coroner Mr. X R. Royster, City Commission Candidate Mr. Doug White, the Gleaner 44 News Police Officer ________________________ PRESENTATION: Kentucky Living Magazine Best Event/Festival in 2018-W.C. Handy Blues & Barbeque Festival. ABBY DIXON, Henderson Tourist Commission Executive Director, announced that the W.C. Handy Blues and Barbeque Festival was named 2018 Best Event or Festival in Kentucky by Kentucky Living Magazine. The Handy Festival has received this award three years in a row and has been recognized as a top-10 event by the Kentucky Travel Industry Association and a top-20 event by the Southeast Tourism Society. That weekend would not be possible without all the countless hours, blood, sweat, and tears from the many volunteers that make this Festival happen each year, she said. She noted that Henderson County was recognized nine times in the magazine for such things as: Selfie Spot-Henderson Riverfront (3rd), Sweet Spot-Second Street Treats (tie 3rd), Barbeque-J&B Barbecue & Catering (tie 3rd), Hamburger-Metzger’s Tavern (3rd), Camp Spot-John James Audubon State Park (3rd), Farmer’s Market-Henderson Farmers Market (3rd), Arts/Music Venue-Preston Arts Center (3rd), and the number one Winery was Farmer and the Frenchman.  201 CITY OF HENDERSON – RECORD BOOK Record of Minutes of A Regular Meeting on October 23, 2018 BRIAN BISHOP, W. C. Handy Blues and Barbeque Festival Co-Chair, announced that they are already hard at work planning for next year with Field and Main agreeing to again be the Presenting Sponsor for the 2019 season. When asked to estimate the dollar amount generated by the Festival. Mr. Bishop responded that it is over a million dollars. He indicated that he would be happy to come back at a later date to do a full presentation on the economic benefits of the Festival. ________________________ PRESENTATION: Kentucky Safe Schools Week – “Be Incredible” Pledge. DONNA STINNETT, Community Relations Manager/Public Information Officer, reported that the Henderson County Schools contacted us about their endorsement of the Kentucky Safe Schools week which we are in the midst of right now. The theme this year is “Be Incredible…Reveal Your SUPERhero.” We have been invited to join in support of this initiative and take the pledge against bullying. The components of the program are to be Strong and make good choices to improve myself and my school; Understanding of others and realize everyone is unique with varied talents; Powerful by reporting to an adult, or sending an online tip; Encouraging when a fellow student needs reassurance; Respectful of others and treat everyone as I want to be treated. SUPERhero! She stated that some of our other City employees like our Police Department for example have already taken the pledge indicating their support. ________________________ APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA: MAYOR AUSTIN asked the City Clerk to read the Consent Agenda. Minutes: September 25, 2018, Regular Meeting Municipal Order: 45-18: Municipal Order Authorizing Award of Bid for Cleaning Services for the Public Safety Building (former Peabody Building) to E.P.I.C. Systems Inc., Evansville, Indiana MOTION by Commissioner Vowels, seconded by Commissioner Pruitt, to approve the items on the Consent Agenda as presented. The vote was called. On roll call, the vote stood: Commissioner Vowels ----- Aye: Commissioner Staton ------ Aye: Commissioner Pruitt ------- Aye: Commissioner Bugg ------- Aye: Mayor Austin --------------- Aye: WHEREUPON, Mayor Austin declared the consent agenda items approved. /s/ Steve Austin Steve Austin, Mayor ATTEST: October 23, 2018 Maree Collins, CKMC, City Clerk ________________________ ORDINANCE NO. 32-18: SECOND READ ORDINANCE AMENDING TAX MORATORIUMS AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 21, TAXATION, ARTICLE VI.- PROPERTY ASSESSMENT AND REASSESSMENT MORATORIUMS, SECTION 21-91, MORATORIUM PROGRAM ESTABLISHED OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF HENDERSON MOTION by Commissioner Staton, seconded by Commissioner Bugg, that the ordinance be adopted. 202 CITY OF HENDERSON – RECORD BOOK Record of Minutes of A Regular Meeting on October 23, 2018 The vote was called. On roll call, the vote stood: Commissioner Vowels ----- Aye: Commissioner Staton ------ Aye: Commissioner Pruitt ------- Aye: Commissioner Bugg ------- 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: October 23, 2018 Maree Collins, CKMC, City Clerk ________________________ ORDINANCE NO. 33-18: SECOND READ ORDINANCE ACCEPTING WATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING WATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS AT THE HENDERSON COMMUNITY COLLEGE CAMPUS MOTION by Commissioner Vowels, seconded by Commissioner Pruitt, that the ordinance be adopted. The vote was called. On roll call, the vote stood: Commissioner Vowels ----- Aye: Commissioner Staton ------ Aye: Commissioner Pruitt ------- Aye: Commissioner Bugg ------- 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: October 23, 2018 Maree Collins, CKMC, City Clerk ________________________ ORDINANCE NO. 34-18: FIRST READ ORDINANCE AMENDING PEDDLERS AND SOLICITORS AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 18, PEDDLERS AND SOLICITORS, ARTICLE II, SOLICITORS, DIVISION 2, REGISTRATION, SECTION 18-27 THROUGH SECTION 18-30 AND ARTICLE III, CHARITABLE SOLICITATIONS, DIVISION 1, GENERALLY, BY DELETING SECTION 18-48 AND UPDATING DIVISION 2, PERMIT OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF HENDERSON MOTION by Commissioner Bugg, seconded by Commissioner Vowels, that the ordinance be adopted. The vote was called. On roll call, the vote stood: Commissioner Vowels ----- Aye: Commissioner Staton ------ Aye: Commissioner Pruitt ------- Aye: Commissioner Bugg ------- Aye: Mayor Austin --------------- Aye:  203 CITY OF HENDERSON – RECORD BOOK Record of Minutes of A Regular Meeting on October 23, 2018 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 NO. 51-18: RESOLUTION DECLARING THE OFFICIAL INTENT OF THE CITY OF HENDERSON, KENTUCKY, WITH RESPECT TO REIMBURSEMENT OF TEMPORARY ADVANCES MADE FOR CAPITAL EXPENDITURES TO BE MADE FROM SUBSEQUENT BORROWING MOTION by Commissioner Pruitt, seconded by Commissioner Vowels, approving the resolution declaring the City’s intent of reimbursement of temporary advances for capital expenditures to be made from subsequent borrowing. ROBERT GUNTER, Finance Director, explained that this was like insurance in case the Board decided later to go to market with bonds, this reimbursement resolution would enable reimbursement of any capital costs before the bond is issued. He indicated that this does not state that the city will issue bonds; it allows the opportunity if we should do so. The vote was called. On roll call, the vote stood: Commissioner Vowels ----- Aye: Commissioner Staton ------ Aye: Commissioner Pruitt ------- Aye: Commissioner Bugg ------- 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: October 23, 2018 Maree Collins, CKMC, City Clerk ________________________ TOM WILLIAMS, Henderson Water Utility General Manager, indicated that several years ago a project was designed to extend water lines out toward the Riverport with the idea to cross the T on lines that we have heading toward the airport that dead end at the river allowing us to serve those areas from two directions. Part of the project was completed about four years ago as a portion of the Mosaic project. We did not have funding to finish other portions of the designed plan. Custom Resins in now expanding their plant and they needed a larger line extended through their property to provide fire suppression service, so we are taking advantage of that project. Thanks to Buzzy we made application to DRA and feel pretty good about being able to receive funds that will pay a large part, if not all, of the costs of the line. He reported that Custom Resins has been very cooperative and supportive of this effort and great to work with through this process providing a lot of information needed to support the grant application. MAYOR AUSTIN indicated that the city has received a Delta Regional Authority grant four out of the last five years which is pretty impressive. RESOLUTION NO. 52-18: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL OF GRANT APPLICATION TO DELTA REGIONAL AUTHORITY THROUGH GREEN RIVER AREA DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT (GRADD) FOR FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $314.965.00 TO BE USED TO OFF-SET THE COST OF THE RIVERPORT/CUSTOM RESINS WATER MAIN EXTENSION AND ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT IF AWARDED; AND AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO EXECUTE DOCUMENTS AND TO ACT AS AUTHORIZED CORRESPONDENT FOR THE PROJECT 204 CITY OF HENDERSON – RECORD BOOK Record of Minutes of A Regular Meeting on October 23, 2018 MOTION by Commissioner Staton, seconded by Commissioner Pruitt, authorizing submittal of a Delta Regional Authority grant application through the Green River Area Development District in the amount of $314,965.00 to off-set the costs of the Riverport/Custom Resins Water Main Extension project. The vote was called. On roll call, the vote stood: Commissioner Vowels ----- Aye: Commissioner Staton ------ Aye: Commissioner Pruitt ------- Aye: Commissioner Bugg ------- 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: October 23, 2018 Maree Collins, CKMC, City Clerk ________________________ RESOLUTION NO. 53-18: RESOLUTION CHANGING NAME OF DANNLIN INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT a/k/a HENDERSON INDUSTRIAL PARK, LOTS 13-21, LOCATED OFF BORAX DRIVE, TO HENDERSON TECHNOLOGY & INDUSTRY PLAZA MOTION by Commissioner Pruitt, seconded by Commissioner Vowels, authorizing changing the name of the City’s new industrial park from Dannlin Industrial Development, a/k/a Henderson Industrial Park to Henderson Technology & Industry Plaza. The vote was called. On roll call, the vote stood: Commissioner Vowels ----- Aye: Commissioner Staton ------ Aye: Commissioner Pruitt ------- Aye: Commissioner Bugg ------- 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: October 23, 2018 Maree Collins, CKMC, City Clerk ________________________ MUNICIPAL ORDER NO. 46-18: MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING LEASE OF OFFICE SPACE IN THE PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING (FORMER PEADODY BUILDING) LOCATED AT 1990 BARRETT COURT TO KYNDLE; AND AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE LEASE MAYOR AUSTIN indicated that this is the front part of the building across from the Code Enforcement offices where Northwest Kentucky Forward had been years ago. MOTION by Commissioner Vowels, seconded by Commissioner Staton, authorizing execution of a lease with Kyndle for Suite A office space in the Public Safety building for the exclusive use of Kyndle’s Henderson Entrepreneurial And Technology (HEAT) Lab. This is a three year lease with three one-year renewal options in the amount of $1.00 per year.  205 CITY OF HENDERSON – RECORD BOOK Record of Minutes of A Regular Meeting on October 23, 2018 COMMISSIONER VOWELS indicated that he had been working on this for a long time and was excited to see Kyndle take the next step on this project. MAYOR AUSTIN reported that Kyndle is partnering with Murray State, Henderson Community College, and the high school. He indicated that there may be some grant opportunities to help the program grow. MAYOR AUSTIN and COMMISSIONER STATON expressed their thanks to Commissioner Vowels for his leadership on the project. The vote was called. On roll call, the vote stood: Commissioner Vowels ----- Aye: Commissioner Staton ------ Aye: Commissioner Pruitt ------- Aye: Commissioner Bugg ------- 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: October 23, 2018 Maree Collins, CKMC, City Clerk ________________________ MUNICIPAL ORDER NO. 47-18: MUNICIPAL ORDER ACCEPTING PROPOSAL OF FARMERS BANK AND TRUST COMPANY OF MARION, KENTUCKY, FOR TAX AND REVENUE NOTE FOR CITY MOTION by Commissioner Bugg, seconded by Commissioner Staton, to accept the proposal of Farmers Bank and Trust Company of Marion, Kentucky, for Tax and Revenue Note. ROBERT GUNTER, Finance Director, reported that in the past when the general fund has run low on cash funds, we would borrow from the Gas Fund. We thought we would try something new and sent out requests for bids to set this Tax and Revenue Note up. That way when cash on hand runs low to meet payroll or to pay bills, especially this time of year when we are waiting on property taxes to come in, we will have the opportunity to draw down some cash. He stated that we are not broke; we have $7.7 million in investments that we would rather not dip into. Funds would only be borrowed for a matter of weeks at a time. This is similar to the Bond Anticipation Note that was done during construction of the Starlite Fire Station. Mr. Gunter expressed his appreciation to Farmers Bank & Trust Company for being so very accommodating on changing some of the language and dates in the Note. The vote was called. On roll call, the vote stood: Commissioner Vowels ----- Aye: Commissioner Staton ------ Aye: Commissioner Pruitt ------- Aye: Commissioner Bugg ------- 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: October 23, 2018 Maree Collins, CKMC, City Clerk ________________________ 206 CITY OF HENDERSON – RECORD BOOK Record of Minutes of A Regular Meeting on October 23, 2018 MUNICIPAL ORDER NO. 48-18: MUNICIPAL ORDER ACCEPTING THE GOLF COURSE OPERATIONS AND MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT AND LEASE, CONTINGENT UPON THE TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP OF THE PLAYERS CLUB PROPERTY; AND AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT AND LEASE ON THE CITY’S BEHALF MOTION by Commissioner Bugg, seconded by Commissioner Vowels, authorizing execution of a lease and the Golf Course Operations and Management Agreement with K & J Course Management, LLC. DYLAN WARD, Project Manager, relayed the high points of the Contract, which details the rehabilitation costs, what work will be done by the Operator, what work will be completed by the City, details the maximum amount that the City will reimburse the operator for rehabilitation of the course, outlines operation and maintenance standards, sets rates that will be charged for the different rounds of golf, and sets the opening date of July 1, 2019. DISCUSSION WAS HELD regarding termination of the Lease; the various sections of the Operations Agreement relating to default; various ideas to encourage youth participation at the course; youth team play and practice accommodations at the course; possibility of family and team passes; incorporating youth team tournaments at the course and hosting other special events. The vote was called. On roll call, the vote stood: Commissioner Vowels ----- Aye: Commissioner Staton ------ Aye: Commissioner Pruitt ------- Aye: Commissioner Bugg ------- 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: October 23, 2018 Maree Collins, CKMC, City Clerk ________________________ DYLAN WARD, Project Manager, indicated that the Golf Course Committee was asked to also look at potential names for the course. The Committee determined that it would be important to include the potential operator in the naming process because they were ultimately responsible for ensuring that the course is profitable and sustainable. Several options were submitted with one rising to the top and is the recommendation of the Committee as well as the operator – The Bridges Golf Course of Henderson. The Committee and the operator will work with ABBA Promotions to design a suitable logo. RESOLUTION NO. 54-18: RESOLUTION CHANGING NAME OF THE NEW GOLF COURSE FROM THE PLAYERS CLUB TO THE BRIDGES GOLF COURSE OF HENDERSON MOTION by Commissioner Bugg, seconded by Commissioner Staton, authorizing changing the name of the City’s new golf course from The Players Club to The Bridges Golf Course of Henderson. The vote was called. On roll call, the vote stood: Commissioner Vowels ----- Aye: Commissioner Staton ------ Aye: Commissioner Pruitt ------- Aye: Commissioner Bugg ------- Aye:  207 CITY OF HENDERSON – RECORD BOOK Record of Minutes of A Regular Meeting on October 23, 2018 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: October 23, 2018 Maree Collins, CKMC, City Clerk ________________________ DAWN KELSEY, City Attorney, reported that now that the Golf Course Lease and the Operations Management Agreement have been approved, the closing on the purchase of the property is scheduled for 3:00 p.m. tomorrow afternoon. COMMISSIONER PRUITT asked the status of the $300,000.00 that was to have been collected from the community to put toward this project. DISCUSSION WAS HELD regarding how the logistics of raising the funds could not be finalized until an operator was named as the contract would be between the public and the operator of the course; that the purchase of the property was not contingent on those funds, but a Board expectation to gauge community support; that $285,000.00 of the funds was already committed prior to an operator being named; that the operator doesn’t believe that they will need to use those funds for the day to day operations of the course, but will use them for unexpected and/or capital expenditures; the operator is expected to determine the value of the annual passes to be purchased in advance which makes up those funds; a suggestion that now that the Operations/Maintenance Agreement and Lease are complete it would be time to structure a plan to finalize selling advance annual passes and raising the funds to be placed in escrow for the operator; and that the City would not be responsible for operating or funding operation of the course. MAYOR AUSTIN thanked Mr. Chrisman, Mr. Ward, Mr. Stevens and the whole Committee for all their efforts on bringing this project to fruition. CITY MANAGER’S REPORT: WILLIAM L. “BUZZY” NEWMAN, JR., City Manager, reported that the Henderson Lions Club had once again submitted a letter of request for use of the City owned former Immanuel Baptist Temple building from December 1st through the end of February 2019 to store donated items as part of the preparation for their annual auction and allowing the public to pick up and pay for items after the auction. He indicated that there are no planned uses for the building at the current time and that if either the Fire or Police departments should need to use the building for training, those efforts could be coordinated and wouldn’t interfere. MOTION by Commissioner Vowels, seconded by Commissioner Pruitt, to approve the Henderson Lions Club request to use the City owned former Immanuel Temple building from December 1, 2018 through February 28, 2019 for the storage and distribution of items for their annual auction and directed staff prepare a letter of agreement with the club. The vote was called. On roll call, the vote stood: Commissioner Vowels ----- Aye: Commissioner Staton ------ Aye: Commissioner Pruitt ------- Aye: Commissioner Bugg ------- Aye: Mayor Austin --------------- Aye: ________________________ WILLIAM L. “BUZZY” NEWMAN, JR., City Manager, reported that in a prior meeting 208 CITY OF HENDERSON – RECORD BOOK Record of Minutes of A Regular Meeting on October 23, 2018 the aerial fire truck was declared as surplus and the Finance department had placed it on GovDeals, with no bids received. While the truck was posted online, the Mayor of Robards, Kentucky, submitted a letter of request that the truck be donated to the city of Robards. The letter states that the intended use of the aerial truck was to support their fire service in the Robards and adjoining areas; and in addition they also extended the agreement to allow the City of Henderson Fire department use of the vehicle in the event we need a backup or our current truck is out of service. SCOTT FOREMAN, Fire Chief, indicated that the city of Robards has secured funds with local industry to help upgrade and maintain the truck to ensure that it stays in service. He reported that it would be a huge benefit to have aerials in the county if there were ever something major downtown. RESOLUTION NO. 55-18: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING DONATION BY THE CITY OF SURPLUS LADDER TRUCK TO CITY OF ROBARDS, KENTUCKY MOTION by Commissioner Pruitt, seconded by Commissioner Staton, authorizing the donation of the surplus aerial truck to the City of Robards, Kentucky. The vote was called. On roll call, the vote stood: Commissioner Vowels ----- Aye: Commissioner Staton ------ Aye: Commissioner Pruitt ------- Aye: Commissioner Bugg ------- 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: October 23, 2018 Maree Collins, CKMC, City Clerk ________________________ WILLIAM L. “BUZZY” NEWMAN, JR., City Manager, reported that the City Clerk had sent out an email regarding an emergency storm siren being blown down over the weekend and it was his recommendation to declare an emergency purchase to replace the siren due to the time it takes for replacement of this single source item. He explained that since this was not a budgeted item, a budget amendment will be necessary to cover this unexpected expense. MOTION by Commissioner Vowels, seconded by Commissioner Staton, approving the recommendation of the City Manager to declare an emergency purchase to replace the storm siren that was damaged over the weekend. DISCUSSION WAS HELD regarding if insurance covered any of the replacement cost-it does not; on why the siren fell and if a new pole would be installed-everything including the pole will be new; the placement of the new siren will be reviewed to give the best coverage as newer sirens have a better range; that the next scheduled replacement is for the siren near the Methodist Church; and Mr. Newman asked Chief Foreman to contact Municipal Power and Light to do pole testing on the remaining sirens in our system. The vote was called. On roll call, the vote stood: Commissioner Vowels ----- Aye: Commissioner Staton ------ Aye: Commissioner Pruitt ------- Aye: Commissioner Bugg ------- Aye:  209 CITY OF HENDERSON – RECORD BOOK Record of Minutes of A Regular Meeting on October 23, 2018 Mayor Austin --------------- Aye: ________________________ COMMISSIONERS’ REPORT: COMMISSIONER STATON asked City Manager Newman to give an update on the request that HART provide free rides to the polls on Election Day. Mr. Newman reported that we have provided this service in the past and will again this year. He indicated that a news release has gone to the media to promote the service. COMMISSIONER STATON reminded everyone of the upcoming Halloween Trunk or Treat Extravaganza event starting at 2:30 p.m., Saturday, October 27th at Audubon Kids Zone and ending up at the JFK Recreation Center. ________________________ MAYOR AUSTIN reported that Ms. Bobbie Jarrett, Housing Authority of Henderson Executive Director, received a Hall of Fame induction and a Lifetime Achievement award at the recent Kentucky Housing Association annual conference. In addition, after inspection by the Kentucky Housing Authority and HUD facility inspectors, our housing authority was awarded for the sixth straight year, the highest score in the state for conditions at our facilities. Congratulations to Ms. Jarrett and all of the folks that work so hard at the Housing Authotiy to make it Kentucky’s best. MAYOR AUSTIN mentioned that Spottsville School received a National Blue Ribbon School designation, only one of five in the state of Kentucky. Congratulations to Spottsville School and all of those students out there. MAYOR AUSTIN announced that the ribbon cutting for The Perch park is scheduled for this Friday, November 2nd, at 4:45 p.m.. ________________________ 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 6:55 p.m. ___________________________ Steve Austin, Mayor ATTEST: November 13, 2018 ______________________ Maree Collins, CKMC City Clerk