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Henderson, KY · November 27, 2018

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216 CITY OF HENDERSON – RECORD BOOK Record of Minutes of A Regular Meeting on November 27, 2018 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 ________________________ 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. ________________________ 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 217 CITY OF HENDERSON – RECORD BOOK Record of Minutes of A Regular Meeting on November 27, 2018 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: ________________________ APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA: MAYOR AUSTIN asked the City Clerk to read the Consent Agenda. Minutes: November 13, 2018, Regular Meeting 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 ________________________ 218 CITY OF HENDERSON – RECORD BOOK Record of Minutes of A Regular Meeting on November 27, 2018 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. ________________________ 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. 219 CITY OF HENDERSON – RECORD BOOK Record of Minutes of A Regular Meeting on November 27, 2018 MAYOR AUSTIN thanked Commission Vowels for all of the work that he did on the program. ________________________ 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. ________________________ 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. ________________________ 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. ________________________ 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: ________________________ 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: ________________________ 220 CITY OF HENDERSON – RECORD BOOK Record of Minutes of A Regular Meeting on November 27, 2018 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. ___________________________ Steve Austin, Mayor ATTEST: December 11, 2018 ______________________ 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: Minutes: November 13, 2018 Regular Meeting 210 CITY OF HENDERSON - RECORD BOOK Record of Minutes of A Regular Meeting on November 13, 2018 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. 211 CITY OF HENDERSON - RECORD BOOK Record ofMinutes of A Regular Meeting on November 13, 2018 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: 212 CITY OF HENDERSON - RECORD BOOK Record ofMinutes of A Regular Meeting on November 13, 2018 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. 213 CITY OF HENDERSON - RECORD BOOK Record ofMinutes of A Regular Meeting on November 13, 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 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 214 CITY OF HENDERSON - RECORD BOOK Record ofMinutes of A Regular Meeting on November 13, 2018 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: 215 CITY OF HENDERSON - RECORD BOOK Record ofMinutes of A Regular Meeting on November 13, 2018 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. /l i;,'J . . / ii ,12,_ ,/ ~-:,., t,· By.. I I\1, ~;y,..._..~::t ~ , · Dawn S. KelSey City Attorney -2- 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 3 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 4 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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