Board of Commissioners Meetings
Regular MeetingHenderson, KY · November 27, 2018
Minutes
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A meeting of the Board of Commissioners of the City of Henderson, Kentucky, was held
on Tuesday, November 27, 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.
INVOCATION was given by Reverend Mark Moog, Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church,
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. 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. Scott Foreman, Fire Chief
Mr. Trace Stevens, Parks, Recreation & Cemeteries Director
Mr. Brian Williams, Public Works Director
Ms. Brenda Wethington, Mass Transit Superintendent
Mr. Tom Williams, Henderson Water Utility General Manager
Mr. Todd Bowley, Henderson Water Utility Chief Financial Officer
Mr. Brian Bishop, Planning Commission Executive Director
Mrs. Claudia Wayne, Planning Commission Assistant Executive Director
Mr. James Orrahood
Mr. Stan Syra, Riney Hancock, Audit and Assurance Division Senior Manager
Mr. Jeff Goldberg, 44 News
Mr. Doug White, the Gleaner
Mr. Mike Richardson, Police Officer Reserve
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PRESENTATION: “25-Year Service Award”
MAYOR AUSTIN expressed appreciation to Transit Superintendent Brenda Wethington
for 25 years of service and dedication to the City of Henderson and for all her hard work on the
annual Passenger Appreciation Day event.
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PRESENTATION: “Henderson Water Utility Report on Audited Financial Statements
for Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2018”
TODD BOWLEY, Henderson Water Utility Chief Financial Officer, introduced Mr. Stan
Syra of the Riney Hancock CPAs firm of Owensboro, Kentucky to present the Henderson Water
Utility audited financials for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2018.
STAN SYRA, Audit and Assurance Senior Manager, Riney Hancock CPAs PSC, gave a
brief summary of the Independent Auditor’s Report that was completed by his firm for the City
of Henderson Water and Sewer Commission. Mr. Syra thanked Mr. Williams, Mr. Bowley and
their staff for their cooperation and assistance during the audit process. He stated that for a first
year audit it went really well. He explained that management is responsible for the preparation
and fair presentation of financial statements and his firm’s responsibility to express an opinion
on those financial statements. He reported that in their opinion the financial statements
presented fairly in all material respects the financial position of the Henderson Water Utility as
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of June 30th, 2018, which is referred to an a non-modified opinion or, clean. There were no
material misstatements in the financial statements of 2018.
COMMISSIONER STATON indicated that there appears to have been a material
misstatement in last year’s audit.
STAN SYRA, Audit and Assurance Senior Manager, Riney Hancock CPAs PSC,
reported that the beginning net position was restated as a result of an error noted in prior years’
financial statements relating to the failure to record unbilled revenue and also to implement the
new GASB 75. He explained that the utility has revenues that have been unbilled as of June 30th
that will not be due and payable until after the end of the fiscal year. These unbilled revenues are
not going to affect the change in net position very much because it is going to be the difference
between the beginning unbilled revenue and the ending unbilled revenue for that year. An asset
of $1,528,000.00 was added to the books for this year. He reported that the newly implemented
GASB 75 relates to OPEB (Postemployment Benefit Plans Other Than Pension Plans), which is
the health insurance liability and is similar to the GASB 68 that was implemented for the net
pension liability.
MAYOR AUSTIN reported that the Water and Sewer Commission accepted the report at
their meeting earlier this month.
MOTION by Commissioner Pruitt, seconded by Commissioner Staton, to accept the
Water and Sewer Commission, Henderson Water Utility Report on Audited Financial Statements
for Fiscal Year ended June 30, 2018 as presented by Mr. Stan Syra, Senior Manager of the Audit
and Assurance division of Riney Hancock CPAs PSC.
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:
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APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA:
MAYOR AUSTIN asked the City Clerk to read the Consent Agenda.
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MOTION by Commissioner Bugg, seconded by Commissioner Pruitt, to approve the
item 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: November 27, 2018
Maree Collins, CKMC, City Clerk ________________________
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ORDINANCE NO. 35-18: SECOND READ
ORDINANCE AMENDING PORTION OF THE CITY OF HENDERSON BUDGET
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY OF HENDERSON BUDGETED
POSITIONS OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2019 BUDGET AND APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE
BY ELIMINATING ONE HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR POSITION IN THE
SANITATION FUND.
MOTION by Commissioner Staton, seconded by Commissioner Pruitt, that the ordinance
be adopted.
COMMISSIONER BUGG indicated that it was important to note that while the position
was eliminated, the employee was retained in another position in another department.
COMMISISONER VOWELS indicated that this is just the first step of many that will be
necessary in order to address this issue.
MAYOR AUSTIN agreed that this is a complex issue and is getting to be a very
expensive issue.
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: November 27, 2018
Maree Collins, CKMC, City Clerk ________________________
CITY MANAGER’S REPORT:
WILLIAM L. “BUZZY” NEWMAN, JR., indicated that the Kentucky League of Cities is
offering training programs for elected officials in two formats. The first is a one-day orientation
event and the second is a more in-depth three-day training event to be conducted in Owensboro
in mid to late January.
COMMISSIONER BUGG indicated that the three-day training looked like it would be
pretty informative. ________________________
WILLIAM L. “BUZZY” NEWMAN, JR., asked the City Clerk to give an update on the
Swearing-in Ceremony.
MAREE COLLINS, City Clerk, reported that arrangements had been finalized for the
swearing-in of newly elected officials by Judge Sheila Farris on December 11th at 6:00 p.m.,
immediately following the regular meeting.
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COMMISSIONERS’ REPORT:
COMMISSIONER VOWELS reported that Kyndle has announced that the Henderson
Entrepreneurial and Technology (HEAT) Lab, which is the space in the Public Service building
that was leased to Kyndle as an incubator business startup program, will formally open in
January.
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MAYOR AUSTIN thanked Commission Vowels for all of the work that he did on the
program.
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COMMISSIONER STATON congratulated Commission Vowels on seeing the program
through these many long months to fruition. He indicated that he is excited to see what this will
mean moving forward to focus on helping small businesses and workforce development.
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COMMISSIONER BUGG reported that she has scheduled a meeting with Police Chief
Cox to discuss the Angel Program, which is a program to help people with opiate addition.
MAYOR AUSTIN asked if she had contacted Jeffersontown to get an update of their
program.
COMMISSIONER BUGG indicated that she had not contacted anyone for updated
information on the program at this time as she wanted to go over the basics of the program with
Chief Cox first.
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MAYOR AUSTIN reminded everyone of the Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at 6:00
p.m. this Friday in Central Park and the Christmas Parade at 10:00 a.m. this Saturday morning.
He indicated that the weather forecast doesn’t look good for either event, but we will just have to
wait and see what happens.
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RE-APPOINTMENT: Henderson City/County Airport Board:
Mr. Dwight Williams – Term to Expire January 05, 2023
Motion by Commissioner Staton, seconded by Commissioner Bugg, upon
recommendation of Mayor Steve Austin, to reappoint Mr. Dwight Williams to a term of four
years on the Henderson City/County Airport Board. Said term to expire January 05, 2023.
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:
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RE-APPOINTMENT: Board of Occupational License Appeal:
Ms. Susan Morgan – Term to Expire December 9, 2021
Motion by Commissioner Bugg, seconded by Commissioner Staton, upon
recommendation of Mayor Steve Austin, to reappoint Ms. Susan Morgan to a term of three years
on the Board of Occupational License Appeal. Said term to expire December 9, 2021.
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:
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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 Vowels ----- Aye:
Commissioner Staton ------ Aye:
Commissioner Pruitt ------- Aye:
Commissioner Bugg ------- Aye:
Mayor Austin --------------- Aye:
WITHOUT OBJECTION, Mayor Austin declared the Meeting adjourned at
approximately 5:45 p.m.
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Steve Austin, Mayor
ATTEST: December 11, 2018
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Maree Collins, CKMC
City Clerk
Agenda
City of Henderson, Kentucky
Board of Commissioners Meeting
Tuesday, November 27, 2018
Municipal Center
Third Floor Assembly Room
222 First Street
5:30 P.M.
AGENDA
1. Invocation: Reverend Mark Moog, Trinity Lutheran Church
2. Roll Call: Present:
3. Recognition of Visitors:
4. Appearance of Citizens:
5. Proclamations:
6. Presentations: Water & Sewer Commission Report on Audits of Financial
Statements
7. Public Hearings:
8. Consent Agenda:
Minutes: November 13, 2018 Regular Meeting
9. Ordinances & Resolutions:
Second Readings: Ordinance Amending FY 2019 Budget and Appropriations
Ordinance - Budgeted Positions, Sanitation Fund
First Readings:
Resolutions:
10. Bids & Contracts:
11. Unfinished Business:
12. City Manager's Report:
13. Commissioners' Reports:
14. Appointments:
15. Miscellaneous:
16. Executive Session:
17. Adjournment:
Please mute or turn off all cell phones for the duration of this meeting.
City Commission Memorandum
18-224
November 16, 2018
TO: Mayor Steve Austin and the Board of Commissioners
FROM: William L. "Buzzy" Newman, Jr., City Manager l~A}
SUBJECT: Presentation
An item scheduled under the Presentations section of the agenda is the
presentation of the Report on Audits of Financial Statements for the years ended June 30,
2017 and 2018 for Henderson Water and Sewer Commission.
A representative of Riney Hancock, CP As and Mr. Tom Williams, Henderson
Water Utility General Manager, will be in attendance to present the Report and answer
any questions you may have.
c: Tom Williams, HWU General Manager
Robert Gunter, Finance Director
HWU Q
\;' 270.826.2421
www.hkywater.org
Henderson Water Utility 9 111 Fifth Street
Henderson, KY 42420
WATER • WASTEWATER • STORMWATER
Date: November 20, 2018
Memo To: Mayor Steve Austin
City of Henderson Board of Commissioners
From: Todd Bowley
HWU Chief Financial Officer
Subject: HWU Audit Fiscal Year 2018
Enclosed is the audit report for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2018 for the Henderson Water
Utility as presented by Riney Hancock CPAs and accepted by the Utility's Board of
Commissioners at our November 19, 2018 meeting.
If you have any questions or need further information on this, please feel free to call me or Tom
Williams, HWU General Manager, at 270.826.2421 (Office).
Cc: Wm. L. (Buzzy) Newman, City Manager
Robert Gunter, City Finance Director
City Commission Memorandum
18-225
November 16, 2018
TO: Mayor Steve Austin and the Board of Commissioners
FROM: William L. "Buzzy" Newman, Jr., City Manager {t!J Ai
SUBJECT: Consent Agenda
The Consent Agenda for the meeting of November 27, 2018, contains the following:
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A meeting of the Board of Commissioners of the City of Henderson, Kentucky, was held
on Tuesday, November 13, 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.
INVOCATION was given by Dr. Marcus Daly, Pastor of Zion Baptist Church, 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. William L. "Buzzy" Newman, Jr., City Manager
Mrs. Dawn Kelsey, City Attorney
Ms. Maree Collins, City Clerk
Mr. Robert Gunter, Finance Director
Mr. Scott Foreman, Fire Chief
Mr. Brian Williams, Public Works Director
Mr. Ray Nix, Code Administrator
Mr. Trace Stevens, Parks, Recreation & Cemeteries Director
Mrs. Connie Galloway, Human Resources Director
Mr. Sam Lingerfelt, Public Works, Sanitation Superintendent
Mrs. Theresa Richey, Development Liaison
Mr. Ricky Majors, Sanitation Worker
Mr. X R. Royster, City Commissioner Elect
Ms. Darla Jones, Marsha's Place
Mr. Ken Christopher, Henderson War Memorial Foundation President
Mr. Brandon Bartlett, Eyewitness News 25
44 News Cameraman
Mr. Doug White, the Gleaner
Mike Richardson, Police Officer Reserve
APPEARANCE OF CITIZENS:
DARLA JONES, Marsha's Place Pregnancy Resource Center Executive Director,
reported that in the past year they have served a total of 2,960 individuals of this community; 818
have been impacted by Medical Counseling and Coaching Services; 90 have received basic
resources through programs that help people help themselves; the Education Outreach Program
has impacted 2,052 parents, single adults, middle school students and high school students. The
total economic impact of Marsha's Place services on the community is more than $410,000.00.
She indicated that the generous gift of $4,000.00 made by the City in the last fiscal year toward
the much needed replacement ultrasound machine was greatly appreciated. The level of
'partnership' in Henderson is marveled at by visitors to the Center.
Ms. Jones further reported that Marsha's Place will be conducting a Sex Trafficking
Workshop Thursday from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. at One Life Church and everyone is welcome to
attend to learn about this concern and ways to combat it before it becomes a real issue in our
community.
COMMISSIONER STATON indicated that people like her that work so very hard and
diligently on making this place better make it easy for the City to partner on these projects.
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COMMISSIONER PRUITT indicated that Marsha's Place is a blessing to our young kids
who may fall through the cracks if it weren't there. He stated that we are honored to have been
able to partner with you.
PRESENTATION: "Vietnam Veterans Monument Sidewalk Project- Henderson War
Memorial Foundation"
KEN CHRISTOPHER, Henderson War Memorial Foundation President, indicated that
the Vietnam Veteran Memorial was built in 1982 and at that time it was a struggle for any kind
of funding so the sidewalk up to the memorial and surrounding it was not accomplished. At this
time the Foundation has funding and would like permission to move forward with designing a
walkway with benches and a lighted flag pole. The thought is to build the sidewalk in a diamond
pattern around the memorial to reflect the design of the memorial.
Permission was granted for Mr. Christopher to submit a design and work with the City
Manager and the Parks Department Director to complete the installation of a sidewalk and
amenities around the Vietnam Veteran Memorial located in Central Park.
PRESENTATION: "Kentucky Recreation and Parks Society Special Citation"
TRACE STEVENS, Parks, Recreation and Cemeteries Director, reported that at the
recent Kentucky Recreation and Parks Society Conference, the City and the Perch Planning
Committee received a Special Citation for outstanding contribution to the leisure profession.
This award was given to members from OVAL, Downtown Henderson Partnership, Henderson
Visitors Bureau and many other groups and organizations that helped to design, fund and
construct the downtown park, The Perch. Mr. Stevens further reported that this is the second
year in a row Henderson has won an award from this professional recreation organization, and in
both years it has been thanks to wonderful partnerships with a lot of impressive community
effort.
PRESENTATION: "25-Year Service Award"
MAYOR AUSTIN expressed appreciation to Sanitation Worker Ricky Majors for his 25
years of service and dedication to the City of Henderson and for his participation and service to
so many of the festivals and special events conducted in our community. The City Manager
added that Mr. Majors always has a cheerful 'can do' attitude and is a great asset to our
workforce and the community.
APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA:
MAYOR AUSTIN asked the City Clerk to read the Consent Agenda.
Minutes: October 23, 2018, Regular Meeting
MOTION by Commissioner Staton, 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:
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WHEREUPON, Mayor Austin declared the consent agenda items approved.
/s/ Steve Austin
Steve Austin, Mayor
ATTEST: November 13, 2018
Maree Collins, CKMC, City Clerk
ORDINANCE NO. 34-18: SECOND 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 Vowels, seconded by Commissioner Bugg, 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: November 13, 2018
Maree Collins, CKMC, City Clerk
ORDINANCE NO. 35-18: FIRST READ
ORDINANCE AMENDING PORTION OF THE CITY OF HENDERSON BUDGET
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY OF HENDERSON BUDGETED
POSITIONS OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2019 BUDGET AND APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE
BY ELIMINATING ONE HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR POSITION IN THE
SANITATION FUND
MOTION by Commissioner Vowels, seconded by Commissioner Bugg, that the
ordinance be adopted.
WILLIAM L. "BUZZY" NEWMAN, JR., City Manager, reported that approximately
three months ago staff began looking at the current budget to find ways to reduce expenses in the
Sanitation Fund, specifically the landfill-Residual/CDD landfill. The current budget indicates a
$300,000.00 plus deficit in that division. Public Works Director Brian Williams, Sanitation
Superintendent Sam Lingerfelt, Finance Director Robert Gunter and I began discussing various
cost cutting scenarios and are recommending the elimination of one Heavy Equipment Operator
position at the landfill. The person will be reassigned to another department at the same rate of
pay. Mr. Newman thanked all involved for their willingness to work on this all these months.
BRIAN WILLIAMS, Public Works Director, indicated that the three primary options that
were discussed included: working with our current vendor to take over operation of the
Residual/CDD portion of the landfill; working with our current vendor to take over operation of
the Residual/CDD portion of the landfill and operation of the scale house; and reduction of
personnel due to reduced tonnage running through the facility. Discussions were conducted with
employees regarding the work load and the need for cost savings at the facility. Mr. Williams
reported that there is an opening elsewhere in the City, so the employee will not lose his job.
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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 on its first reading and
ordered that it be presented for a second reading at a meeting of the Board of Commissioners.
MUNICIPAL ORDER NO. 49-18:
MUNICIPAL ORDER AWARDING BID FOR THE PURCHASE OF FIRE
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING FOR THE FIRE DEPARTMENT TO FIRE DEPARTMENT
SERVICE AND SUPPLY OF LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY, IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF
$40,365.00
MOTION by Commissioner Pruitt, seconded by Commissioner Staton, authorizing award
of the bid for the purchase of turnout gear to Fire Department Service and Supply of Louisville,
Kentucky, in the total amount of $40,365.00, in strict accordance with bid as submitted pursuant
to Bid Reference 18-34.
SCOTT FOREMAN, Fire Chief, indicated that this is for turnout gear that protects the
firefighters from fire. There is an increase in costs contributed to the last bid was two years ago
and changing NFPA (National Fire Protection Association) and environmental regulations on
personal protective equipment. Chief Foreman reported that this is the same manufacturer of our
current gear which meets standards and is measured to fit for better safety.
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.
Isl Steve Austin
Steve Austin, Mayor
ATTEST: November 13, 2018
Maree Collins, City Clerk
MAYOR AUSTIN asked Chief Foreman to remain at the podium and we would move
down on the agenda to the purchase of the emergency warning siren.
MUNICIPAL ORDER NO. 51-18:
MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING EMERGENCY PURCHASE OF ONE
WARNING SIREN TO FEDERAL SIGNAL MANUFACTURERS REPRESENTATIVE,
PLAINFIELD, IN, IN THE AMOUNT OF $26,995.00
MOTION by Commissioner Staton, seconded by Commissioner Pruitt, authorizing the
emergency purchase of one warning siren to Federal Signal Manufacturers Representative,
Plainfield, Indiana, in the total installed amount of $26,995.00.
SCOTT FOREMAN, Fire Chief, reported that this was the purchase of the emergency
storm warning siren located near the South Y of US 41A and South Green Street that was
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damaged beyond repair during a recent wind storm. The emergency purchase was authorized at
a previous meeting and now this authorizes the expenditure.
DISCUSSION WAS HELD regarding the warranty on the sirens-one to five years on
certain parts; if we carried storm damage insurance-it is cost prohibitive to cover everything that
the City owns, we currently pay approximately $1.1 million a year to ensure our vehicles and
property; the condition of the pole that was damaged and if the new siren came with a new pole-
all new sirens will be installed on new poles and is included in the price; the Henderson
Municipal Power and Light report on the condition of the remaining poles within their territory-
all are in sound condition; the pending replacement of the siren near the Methodist Church on
Third Street-awaiting final release of grant funds; that once these two are installed there will be
four remaining to be replaced in the Replacement Plan; and that all of the older sirens are
functioning, it is just very hard to find replacement parts if they were to break.
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.
Isl Steve Austin
Steve Austin, Mayor
ATTEST: November 13, 2018
Maree Collins, CKMC, City Clerk
MUNICIPAL ORDER NO. 50-18:
MUNICIPAL ORDER AWARDING BID FOR PURCHASE OF 2019 ¾ TON PICK-UP
TRUCK WITH SERVICE BED INSTALLED TO TOWN AND COUNTRY FORD,
EVANSVILLE, INDIANA, IN THE AMOUNT OF $32,650.00
MOTION by Commissioner Pruitt, seconded by Commissioner Vowels, authorizing
award of the bid for the purchase of a 2019 ¾ ton pick-up truck with installed service bed to
Town and Country Ford of Evansville, Indiana, in the amount of $32,650.00, in strict accordance
with bid as submitted pursuant to Bid Reference 18-30.
BRIAN WILLIAMS, Public Works Director, indicated that this will replace a 2003
model with 215,000 miles on it. He explained that the low bid received did not meet
specification and therefore recommendation for award of the bid went to the next lowest bidder
of Town and Country. When asked by Commissioner Staton what the specification not met was,
he reported that the bid specification required a spray-on bedliner similar to a Rhino spray-on
coating. The low bidder did not include a liner in their bid and when contacted to confirm there
was no liner in the bid, they indicated that they could add a plastic throw-in liner. Since the bid
as submitted did not meet specifications the recommendation was for the next lowest bidder that
did meet specifications. Mr. Williams reported that the bid came within budget.
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:
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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: November 13, 2018
Maree Collins, CKMC, City Clerk
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT:
WILLIAM L. "BUZZY" NEWMAN, JR., reported that the City had been contacted by
the Goodfellows organization requesting that since the local newspaper office had closed their
front offices and are no longer able to support Goodfellows, they are in need of a location for the
public to drop off their donations during this holiday fund raising time. Mr. Newman indicated
that he and Finance Director Robert Gunter met with a Goodfellows representative and
determined that we could accept the donations, record them and report them to the Gleaner on a
daily basis so that they could still be published in the newspaper.
ROBERT GUNTER, Finance Director, indicated that a donation form will be filled out
and recorded on a shared network spreadsheet which will be emailed to Mr. Doug White at the
Gleaner each afternoon. He reported that there may be a few kinks to work out but since this is
such a short timeframe, they will make it work.
Mr. Newman expressed his gratitude to Robert and his staff for their willingness to help
Goodfellows carry out their very worthy mission.
COMMISSIONERS' REPORT:
COMMISSIONER PRUITT thanked everyone that participated in the Democratic
Process this past Tuesday and congratulated fellow colleagues who were all successful. He
stated that believes that this group will make a great impact on our community's future and can't
wait to see future accomplishments.
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 Vowels ----- Aye:
Commissioner Staton ------ Aye:
Commissioner Pruitt ------- Aye:
Commissioner Bugg ------- Aye:
Mayor Austin --------------- Aye:
WITHOUT OBJECTION, Mayor Austin declared the Meeting adjourned at
approximately 6:10 p.m.
Steve Austin, Mayor
ATTEST: November 27, 2018
Maree Collins, CKMC
City Clerk
City Commission Memorandum
18-226
November 16, 2018
TO: Mayor Steve Austin and the Board of Commissioners
FROM: William L. "Buzzy" Newman, Jr., City Manager tu'J-AI
SUBJECT: Amending 2019 Budget and Appropriation Ordinance-Budgeted
Positions
An item for consideration at the November 27, 2018 City Commission meeting is final
reading of an Ordinance amending the budgeted positions of the Fiscal 2019 Budget and
Appropriations Ordinance.
As proposed, the ordinance amends the Sanitation Fund Budgeted Positions by
eliminating one Heavy Equipment Operator position at the landfill. Please see the
attached memos from Public Works Director Brian Williams and Finance Director
Robert Gunter for more detailed information. The employee moving from the landfill to
the Gas Department is filling an open position. The employee will retain his current rate
of pay as well as any other benefit afforded to him in his current position.
Your approval of the attached ordinance is requested.
c: Brian Williams
Connie Galloway
Robert Gunter
Public Works Memorandum
18-08
Date: October 25, 2018
TO: William L. Newman, City Manager
FROM: Brian Williams, Public Works Director t v-J
RE: Changes at Landfill
Due to the pension crisis affecting the City's finances, the Sanitation
Superintendent and I have looked at various cost cutting measures within the
Sanitation Fund. These measures were
• having the current operator of the Transfer Station perform the operations of
the CDD Landfill;
• having the current operator of the Transfer Station perform the operation of
the CDD Landfill and the scale house; and
• keeping the duties within City and using one less Heavy Equipment Operator
to do so.
After working with the Finance Director, who ran the financial numbers on these
scenarios, I have selected a staffing change at the City's CDD Landfill as the most
financially advantageous decision to assist with the City's finances while keeping
the CDD Landfill open.
I am recommending a staff reduction from four personnel to three personnel. The
position being eliminated will be one of the three heavy equipment operators.
This personnel change will save the Sanitation Fund approximately $70,000
annually.
I am ready to act immediately on this recommendation and in doing so would save
approximately $50,000 in the current budget cycle.
FINANCE DEPARTMENT MEMORANDUM
18-30
November 8, 2018
TO: William Newman, Jr., City Manager ~N
FROM: Robert Gunter, Finance Director
SUBJECT: Landfill Analysis
For the year ended June 30, 2018, the landfill (construction, demolition and debris) operations had
a loss of $331,507.
Due to a reduction in commercial activity, Mr. Williams is recommending shifting one heavy
equipment operator to the Gas Department. The estimated savings to the Sanitation Department
would be approximately $73,000. This is based on salary, benefits and clothing supplies. The Gas
Department has a vacancy and this will not add positions in that fund but will reduce overall City
positions by one.
Mr. Williams is also looking at other options to bring the loss under control. Those include
possible revenue enhancements and additional cuts in expenses.
Please contact me if you have any questions or need additional information.
~~ Robert Gunter
Cc Brian Williams
ORDINANCE NO. 35-18
ORDINANCE AMENDING PORTION OF THE CITY OF HENDERSON
BUDGET
SUMMARY: ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY OF HENDERSON
BUDGETED POSITIONS OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2019 BUDGET AND
APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE BY ELIMINATING ONE HEAVY
EQUIPMENT OPERATOR POSITION IN THE SANITATION FUND
WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 15-18, adopted the Henderson fiscal year 2019 Budget
and Appropriation ordinance; and
WHEREAS, the City Manager recommends amending the Budgeted positions of the
fiscal year 2019 Budget and Appropriation Ordinance (attached hereto), by eliminating one heavy
equipment operator position in the Sanitation Fund.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City of Henderson, Kentucky that
the Budgeted Positions of the fiscal year 2019 Budget and Appropriation Ordinance of City of
Henderson is hereby amended by eliminating one heavy equipment operator in the Sanitation fund
as shown on the list of Budgeted Positions, which is attached hereto and made a part hereof by
reference.
All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed and
superseded to the extent of such conflict.
This ordinance shall become effective upon its legal adoption.
On first reading of the foregoing ordinance, it was moved by Commissioner
Vowels , seconded by Commissioner Bugg , that the
ordinance be adopted on its first reading.
On roll call the vote stood:
Commissioner Vowels: _ _...A""°'YE""--- Commissioner Bugg: AYE
Commissioner Staton: AYE Mayor Austin: AYE
Commissioner Pruitt: AYE
WHEREUPON, Mayor Austin declared the ordinance adopted on first reading and
ordered that it be presented for second reading at a regular meeting of the Board of Commissioners.
On second reading of the foregoing ordinance, it was moved by Commissioner
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ seconded by Commissioner _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ , that the ordinance be
adopted.
PUBLICATION DATE: -1-
FIRST READ: 11/13/2018
SECOND READ:
ORDINANCE NO. 35-18
ORDINANCE NO. 35-18 (CONT.)
WHEREUPON, the vote was called, on roll call the vote stood:
Commissioner Vowels: - - - - Commissioner Bugg: _ _ __
Commissioner Staton: Mayor Austin:
Commissioner Pruitt:
WHEREUPON, Mayor Austin declared the ordinance adopted, affixed his
signature and the date and ordered it be recorded.
Steve Austin, Mayor
Date
ATTEST:
Maree Collins, CKMC,
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND
LEGALITY THIS DAY OF
NOVEMBER, 2018.
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· Dawn S. KelSey
City Attorney
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ORDINANCE NO. 35-18
ORDINANCE NO. 35-18 (CONT.)
Attachment
Sanitation Fund
Authorized Positions
PERSONNEL SCHEDULE Fiscal Year Fiscal Year Fiscal Year
Sanitation Collection 2017 2018 2019
344
Sanitation Superintendent 0.5 0.5 0.5
Secretary, Senior 0.5 0.5 0.5
Equipment Operator 4 4 4
Sanitation Worker, Senior 2 2 2
Sanitation Worker 7 7 7
Seasonal Sanitation Worker 3 3 3
17 17 17
Authorized Positions
PERSONNEL SCHEDULE Fiscal Year Fiscal Year Fiscal Year
Landfill 2017 2018 2019
345
Sanitation Superintendent 0.5 0.5 0.5
Heavy Equipment Operator 3 3 [J] 2
Scale Operator 0.25 0.25 0.25
3.75 3.75 [~] 2.75
Authorized Positions
PERSONNEL SCHEDULE Fiscal Year Fiscal Year Fiscal Year
Transfer Station 2017 2018 2019
346
Scale Operator 0.75 0.75 0.75
0.75 0.75 0.75
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ORDINANCE NO. 35-18
Attachment
ORDINANCE NO. 35-18 (CONT.)
Attachment
Total Authorized Positions by Fund
Fiscal Year Fiscal Year Fiscal Year
2017 I 2018 I 2019 2017 I 2018 I 2019 2017 I 2018 I 2019
Full-Time Part-Time Temporary/Seasonal/On-Call/Reserve
General Fund
Administration 2300 21.50 21.50 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Finance 28.00 27.00 27.00 3.00 3.00 3.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Information Technology 6.00 6.00 6.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 000 0.00 0.00
Fire 62.00 62.00 62.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 000 0.00
Parks & Recreation 14.00 14.00 14.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 22.00 2300 23.00
Police 71. 75 • 71.75' 72.75* 3.00 3.00 3.00 4.00 4.00 4.00
Public Works 24.75 25.25 25.25 0.00 000 0.00 0.00 1.00 1.00
General Fund Total 229.50 227.50 228.50 8.00 8.00 8.00 27.00 29.00 29.00
Gas System 26.00 26.00 25.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 3.00 3.00 2.00
Cemetery 4.00 4.00 4.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Public Way Improvement 11.75 11.75 11.75 0.00 0.00 000 0.00 0.00 000
Mass Transit 13.00 13.00 13.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 3.00 3.00 3.00
[~]
Sanitation 18.50 18.50 17.50 000 0.00 0.00 3.00 3.00 3.00
Communications 16.25 16.25 16.25 0.00 000 0.00 4.00 4.00 4.00
[M+.00]
GRAND TOTAL 319.00 317.00 316.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 40.00 42.00 41.00
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ORDINANCE NO. 35-18
Attachment
UPCOMING
BOARD APPOINTMENTS
BOARD EXPIRATION DATE TERM
MUNICIPAL HOUSING COMMISSION
Current Term Expires
Holly Vincent 09/30/2017 4-Year
Thomas Platt 09/30/2018 4-Year
Willie Ballard (non-voting member) 09/30/2018 2-Year
BOARD OF OCCUPATIONAL LICENSE APPEALS
Current Term Expires Term
Susan Morgan 12/09/2018 3-Year
Alternate Member (Vacant-former member moved out of town) 3-Year
CITY-COUNTY AIRPORT BOARD (jointly appointed)
Current Term Expires
Dwight Williams 01/05/2019 4-Year
Steve Bennett-(resigned) 01/05/2021 4-Year
WATER & SEWER COMMISSION
Current Term Expires
John Henderson 01/12/2019 3-Year
Julie Wischer 01/12/1019 3-Year
BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENT
Current Term Expires
Rob Toeme 02/24/2019 4-Year
Meeting: 11/27/2018
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