Board of Commissioners Meetings

107 CITY OF HENDERSON – RECORD BOOK Record of Minutes of A Regular Meeting on June 25, 2019 A meeting of the Board of Commissioners of the City of Henderson, Kentucky, was held on Tuesday, June 25, 2019, 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 Captain Crystal Carringer, Salvation Army, followed by Miss Ellen Chaney, Junior Miss Kentucky Bluegrass, leading recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance to our American Flag. There were present Mayor Steve Austin presiding: PRESENT: Commissioner Patti Bugg Commissioner X R. Royster, III 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. Jermaine Poynter, Police Major Mr. Robert Gunter, Finance Director Mr. Dylan Ward, Project Manager Mrs. Theresa Richey, Administrative Liaison Mr. Tony Krampe, Kyndle Policy Board Chair Mr. Tony Iriti, Kyndle CEO Ms. Abby Dixon, Henderson Tourist Commission Executive Director Ms. Lindsay Locasto, Downtown Henderson Partnership Executive Director Ms. Missy Vanderpool, Association Executive for Henderson Audubon Board of Realtors Mr. Andrew Sauls Miss Ellen Chaney, Junior Miss Kentucky Bluegrass Mrs. Jamie Chaney Ms. Pat McKinney Ms. Joan Hoffman Ms. Michele Deep Mr. Bill Patterson Mr. Michael L. Duncan Mr. Joseph Flemming Mr. Michael Puckett, Human Rights Commission Mr. Brian Glick Captain Crystal Carringer, Salvation Army Mr. Doug White, the Gleaner Mr. Mike Richardson, Reserve Police Officer ________________________ PRESENTATION: “City Flag Design” ANDREW SAULS gave a brief presentation on several flag designs that he created to replace and/or enhance the City’s current flag design. He explained that a flag is important for unifying people of an area and for branding. His designs take into consideration what makes Henderson, Henderson tying together past and present for our community. Andrew reported on the meaning of the various colors and symbols of each design and how they represent Henderson. MAYOR AUSTIN thanked Mr. Sauls for all the hard work he put into this project indicating that it is very interesting and gives the Commissioners a lot to think about. ________________________  108 CITY OF HENDERSON – RECORD BOOK Record of Minutes of A Regular Meeting on June 25, 2019 PRESENTATION: “Little Free Library” ELLEN CHANEY, reigning Junior Miss Kentucky Bluegrass and third-grade student at A.B. Chandler Elementary School, gave a brief report on her current project of creating Little Free Library boxes. Part of the Junior Miss Kentucky Bluegrass pageant mission is getting to know your community by being a participant in the community. Ellen explained that she enjoys reading and thought others might like the opportunity to sit in a park or other outdoor area to read and began by sponsoring the Little Free Library at the Perch Park. She expressed a special thanks to the Gleaner for the donation of a box that is located in Central Park near the playground and her family and friends who donate books for her to share. Ellen also has a box in Uniontown and has recently been asked to create one for Madisonville. MAYOR AUSTIN thanked Ms. Chaney for all that she has done to share her love of reading with her community. ________________________ APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA: MAYOR AUSTIN asked the City Clerk to read the Consent Agenda. Resolutions: 42-19: Resolution Approving Agreement with the Henderson City- County Airport Board Allocating $166,600.00 for Airport Services and Authorizing Mayor to Execute Agreement 43-19: Resolution Approving Agreement with the Downtown Henderson Partnership Allocating $46,000.00 for Services in Support of Downtown Henderson and Authorizing Mayor to Execute Agreement 44-19: Resolution Approving Agreement with Kentucky Network for Development, Leadership and Engagement, Inc. (Kyndle) Allocating $60,000.00 for Economic Development Services and Authorizing Mayor to Execute Agreement 45-19: Resolution Approving Agreement with the Humane Society of Henderson County, Inc. Allocating $10,083.33 on a Monthly Basis for Animal Control and Shelter Services; and the Mayor is Authorized to Execute Agreement on Behalf of City 46-19: Resolution Approving Memorandum of Understanding Between the City of Henderson and Henderson Tourist Commission Regarding Personnel for the Henderson Welcome Center 47-19: Resolution Approving Community Development Block Grant Subrecipient Agreement with the Father Bradley Shelter for Women and Children, Inc. (SWC) 48-19: Resolution Authorizing Funding for Henderson-Henderson County Planning Commission and Geographic Information System (GIS) in the Amount of $364,250.00 49-19: Resolution Increasing Salary of City Attorney by One Percent (1%) Effective as of June 1, 2019 COMMISSIONER VOWELS requested that Resolution No.44-19 relating to Kyndle be removed from the Consent Agenda for individual consideration. MOTION by Commissioner Royster, seconded by Commissioner Vowels, to approve the items on the Consent Agenda as enumerated by the City Clerk with the exception of Resolution No. 44-19.  109 CITY OF HENDERSON – RECORD BOOK Record of Minutes of A Regular Meeting on June 25, 2019 The vote was called. On roll call, the vote stood: Commissioner Vowels --- Aye: Commissioner Bugg ----- Aye: Commissioner Royster -- Aye: Commissioner Staton ---- Aye: Mayor Austin ------------- Aye: WHEREUPON, Mayor Austin declared the consent agenda items approved as enumerated with the exception of Resolution No. 44-19 /s/ Steve Austin Steve Austin, Mayor ATTEST: June 25, 2019 Maree Collins, CKMC, City Clerk ________________________ COMMISSIONER VOWELS explained that he feels that the activities of Kyndle are not always public knowledge, therefore he asked that Mr. Iriti be in attendance to give a brief explanation of the value that the City receives throughout the year. TONY KRAMPE, Kyndle Policy Board Chair and TONY IRITI, Kyndle CEO, reported that their full annual report would be presented in the near future, however, a short explanation is that they are working on enhancing existing workforce development, developing inventory for the entire community, gathering information on the available utilities and infrastructure to meet the needs of prospective industries, and making certain that the most up-to-date information is made available when needed. COMMISSIONER STATON requested that they update the Board more often than just the annual report; possibly at least twice a year. RESOLUTION NO. 44-19: RESOLUTION APPROVING AGREEMENT WITH KENTUCKY NETWORK FOR DEVELOPMENT, LEADERSHIP AND ENGAGEMENT, INC. (KYNDLE) ALLOCATING $60,000.00 FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SERVICES AND AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO EXECUTE AGREEMENT Motion by Commissioner Staton, seconded by Commissioner Bugg, authorizing approval of the Agreement with Kyndle allocating $60,000.00 for economic development services for FY 2020. The vote was called. On roll call, the vote stood: Commissioner Vowels --- Aye: Commissioner Bugg ----- Aye: Commissioner Royster -- Aye: Commissioner Staton ---- Aye: Mayor Austin ------------- Aye: WHEREUPON, Mayor Austin declared the resolution adopted, affixed his signature and the date thereto, and ordered that the same be recorded. /s/ Steve Austin Steve Austin, Mayor ATTEST: June 25, 2019 Maree Collins, CKMC, City Clerk ________________________ ORDINANCE NO. 14-19: SECOND READ ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 10-CIVIL RIGHTS AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 10 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES TO PROHIBIT DISCRIMINATORY PRACTICES ON THE BASIS OF GENDER IDENTITY  110 CITY OF HENDERSON – RECORD BOOK Record of Minutes of A Regular Meeting on June 25, 2019 AND SEXUAL ORIENTATION IN EMPLOYMENT, HOUSING, AND PUBLIC ACCOMMODATIONS MOTION by Commissioner Vowels, seconded by Commissioner Royster, that the ordinance be adopted. MAYOR AUSTIN addressed the audience explaining that there had been a number of opportunities for interested people to speak on this subject. He asked that only those that haven’t already spoken or those with something new to add be allowed to speak. DISCUSSION WAS HELD, with three of the six speakers in opposition of the ordinance, two in favor and one stating that while she is new to the area and this issue, the mission of the Salvation Army is to meet human needs without discrimination regardless of where you are from or what sexual orientation you are; The vote was called. On roll call, the vote stood: Commissioner Vowels --- Aye: Commissioner Bugg ----- Nay: Commissioner Royster -- Aye: Commissioner Staton ---- Aye: Mayor Austin ------------- Nay: 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: June 25, 2019 Maree Collins, CKMC, City Clerk ________________________ ORDINANCE NO. 15-19: SECOND READ ORDINANCE AMENDING EMPLOYEE MANUAL ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 1, EMPLOYMENT, ARTICLE 18, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT AND TO AMEND SECTION 3, WORK RULES, ARTICLE 312, GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE FOR COMPLAINTS RELATING TO SUSPECTED OR ALLEGED DISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, CREED, SEX, AGE, DISABILITY, OR NATIONAL ORIGIN OF THE CITY OF HENDERSON EMPLOYEE MANUAL MOTION by Commissioner Royster, seconded by Commissioner Vowels, that the ordinance be adopted. The vote was called. On roll call, the vote stood: Commissioner Vowels --- Aye: Commissioner Bugg ----- Aye: Commissioner Royster -- Aye: Commissioner Staton ---- 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: June 25, 2019 Maree Collins, CKMC, City Clerk ________________________  111 CITY OF HENDERSON – RECORD BOOK Record of Minutes of A Regular Meeting on June 25, 2019 ORDINANCE NO. 16-19: SECOND READ ORDINANCE AMENDING PAY PLAN ORDINANCE APPROVING AMENDMENT TO PAY PLAN PROVIDING FOR ONE PERCENT (1%) INCREASE FOR EMPLOYEES EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2019 MOTION by Commissioner Staton, seconded by Commissioner Royster, that the ordinance be adopted. The vote was called. On roll call, the vote stood: Commissioner Vowels --- Aye: Commissioner Bugg ----- Aye: Commissioner Royster -- Aye: Commissioner Staton ---- 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: June 25, 2019 Maree Collins, CKMC, City Clerk ________________________ ORDINANCE NO. 17-19: SECOND READ ORDINANCE ADOPTING HENDERSON WATER UTILITY BUDGET BUDGET AND APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING JULY 1, 2019 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2020 FOR HENDERSON WATER UTILITY OF THE CITY OF HENDERSON, KENTUCKY MOTION by Commissioner Staton, seconded by Commissioner Royster, that the ordinance be adopted. The vote was called. On roll call, the vote stood: Commissioner Vowels --- Aye: Commissioner Bugg ----- Aye: Commissioner Royster -- Aye: Commissioner Staton ---- 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: June 25, 2019 Maree Collins, CKMC, City Clerk ________________________ ORDINANCE NO. 18-19: SECOND READ ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 2-ADMINISTRATION AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 2, ADMINISTRATION, ARTICLE VII, PURCHASING, SALES AND CONTRACTS, SEC. 2-299, SMALL PURCHASE PROCEDURES OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF HENDERSON MOTION by Commissioner Vowels, seconded by Commissioner Royster, that the ordinance be adopted. The vote was called. On roll call, the vote stood:  112 CITY OF HENDERSON – RECORD BOOK Record of Minutes of A Regular Meeting on June 25, 2019 Commissioner Vowels --- Aye: Commissioner Bugg ----- Aye: Commissioner Royster -- Aye: Commissioner Staton ---- 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: June 25, 2019 Maree Collins, CKMC, City Clerk ________________________ ORDINANCE NO. 19-19: FIRST READ ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 17, PARKS AND RECREATION AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 17, PARKS AND RECREATION, ARTICLE I-IN GENERAL, SECTION 17-2 POSSESSION OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES PROHIBITED, AND ARTICLE III, SPECIAL EVENTS, SECTION 17-45 DEFINITIONS, TO EXPAND THE LOCATIONS WHERE ALCOHOL MAY BE ALLOWED DURING SPECIAL EVENTS DAWN KELSEY, City Attorney, explained that this proposed ordinance is in response to the request heard a few weeks ago to expand the locations where alcohol could be used on city property under the special event permitting process. A Committee reviewed possible locations, keeping in mind the various types of businesses/governmental agencies, their hours and other needs located within the Central Business District. Subsequent to that request, we have now received a request from Brian Glick to include at least a portion of Elm Street. That request has not been addressed in this ordinance. MOTION by Commissioner Staton, seconded by Commissioner Vowels, that the ordinance be adopted. DISCUSSION WAS HELD relating to the re-routing of traffic from Green Street during an accident or other emergency situation; Commissioner Bugg spoke regarding the amount of alcohol related accidents; the fact that state ABC regulations require that the area be restricted to those 21-years old or older; that Downtown Henderson Partnership was in favor of the ordinance in order to expand the locations for their 12 or so events throughout the year; and whether or not to move forward on this ordinance or wait to possibly include the Elm Street area. It was determined that this ordinance would be voted on and any further changes would be reviewed by staff for a future recommendation. The vote was called. On roll call, the vote stood: Commissioner Vowels --- Aye: Commissioner Bugg ----- Nay: Commissioner Royster -- Aye: Commissioner Staton ---- Aye: Mayor Austin ------------- Aye: WHEREUPON, Mayor Austin declared the ordinance adopted on its first reading and ordered that it be presented for a second reading at a meeting of the Board of Commissioners. ________________________ ORDINANCE NO. 20-19: FIRST READ ORDINANCE REGARDING THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ANNUAL SALARIES OF THE MEMBERS OF THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION  113 CITY OF HENDERSON – RECORD BOOK Record of Minutes of A Regular Meeting on June 25, 2019 MAYOR AUSTIN reported that the rate of pay for these commissioners hasn’t changed in the past 73 years. He indicated that this is an endeavoring to catch up. 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 Bugg ----- Aye: Commissioner Royster -- Aye: Commissioner Staton ---- Aye: Mayor Austin ------------- Aye: WHEREUPON, Mayor Austin declared the ordinance adopted on its first reading and ordered that it be presented for a second reading at a meeting of the Board of Commissioners. ________________________ ORDINANCE NO. 21-19: FIRST READ ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 23, UTILITIES, ARTICLE VII. TELEPHONE SERVICE, DIVISION 2, 9-1-1 EMERGENCY TELEPHONE SERVICE, SECTION 23-143, “9-1- 1” FEE ORDINANCES MOTION by Commissioner Staton, seconded by Commissioner Bugg, that the ordinance be adopted. WILLIAM L. “BUZZY” NEWMAN, JR., City Manager, reported that pursuant to fiscal year budget review, concerns were raised due to the continuing decline in revenues from landline telephone fees in support of the 9-1-1 Center. More and more people are moving away from using residential landlines in favor of cellular telephones. The City-County Cooperative Study Team has been investigating options for this revenue stream and recommends that the fees be removed from the telephone landlines and assessed to the residential water meter. MAYOR AUSTIN reported that currently less than 50% of the households in our community are carrying the burden of the 9-1-1 fee because that is the number of people that now have a landline in the City of Henderson and in Henderson County. He explained that this is a shared service with the County and the fee will be removed from the landline and moved to each residential water meter for a more equitable distribution. The City-County Cooperative Study Team consisting of two Commissioners, two Magistrates, staff from both the City and the County, the Judge Executive and myself have reviewed this for some time now and recommend this as the first step to increasing the revenue stream for this fund. COMMISSION VOWELS commented that this is one of the more important things this Board is doing this year. He indicated that this has been a crisis of funding that has been discussed as long as he has been on the City Board of Commissioners and that it has been on the Mayor’s radar much longer than that. He reported that he has never paid the 9-1-1 fee as he has never had a landline in his name. He stated that this is the first step in securing our 9-1-1 Center’s financing. The vote was called. On roll call, the vote stood: Commissioner Vowels --- Aye: Commissioner Bugg ----- Aye: Commissioner Royster -- Aye: Commissioner Staton ---- Aye: Mayor Austin ------------- Aye:  114 CITY OF HENDERSON – RECORD BOOK Record of Minutes of A Regular Meeting on June 25, 2019 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. 38-19: MUNICIPAL ORDER AWARDING BID FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF AN ELEVATED BOARDWALK ON THE WEST SIDE OF WATER STREET TO ALLIED CONTRACTING GROUP, MADISONVILLE, KENTUCKY IN THE AMOUNT OF $76,147.00 DYLAN WARD, Project Manager, reported that basically the two sidewalks dead-end along Water Street near Sunset Park. Mayor Austin suggested that an elevated walkway with an over-look deck with benches and railing might be a good addition to the Riverwalk to address the issue. A dead tree was removed from the area opening up the view from the walkway with an approximate 30’ x 8’ bump-out area for benches. An initial $51,000.00 was budgeted for the project in the FY 2019 and another $25,000.00 is in the FY 2020 budget to complete the project. MOTION by Commissioner Staton, seconded by Commissioner Royster, to approve awarding the bid for construction of an elevated boardwalk on the west side of Water Street to Allied Contracting Group, Madisonville, Kentucky in strict accordance with the bid as submitted pursuant to Bid Reference 19-27. The vote was called. On roll call, the vote stood: Commissioner Vowels --- Aye: Commissioner Bugg ----- Aye: Commissioner Royster -- Aye: Commissioner Staton ---- 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: June 25, 2019 Maree Collins, CKMC, City Clerk ________________________ MUNICIPAL ORDER NO. 39-19: MUNICIPAL ORDER ACCEPTING PROPOSAL OF FARMERS BANK AND TRUST COMPANY OF MARION, KENTUCKY, FOR TAX AND REVENUE NOTE FOR CITY ROBERT GUNTER, Finance Director, explained that this was a continuation of the Tax and Revenue Note for the City that was awarded last year. The Note must be approved each fiscal year. The funds are used to cover the City during short cash months, especially during the late summer when we are anticipating property tax payment. MOTION by Commissioner Staton, seconded by Commissioner Bugg, to approve award of the proposal of Farmers Bank and Trust Company of Marion, Kentucky for Tax and Revenue Note for the City. The vote was called. On roll call, the vote stood: Commissioner Vowels --- Aye: Commissioner Bugg ----- Aye: Commissioner Royster -- Aye: Commissioner Staton ---- Aye: Mayor Austin ------------- Aye:  115 CITY OF HENDERSON – RECORD BOOK Record of Minutes of A Regular Meeting on June 25, 2019 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: June 25, 2019 Maree Collins, CKMC, City Clerk ________________________ MUNICIPAL ORDER NO. 40-19: MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING SALE OF SURPLUS PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 823 SECOND STREET, 819 SECOND STREET, 817 SECOND STREET, 811 SECOND STREET AND 805 SECOND STREET, TO SUPPORT COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND AWARDING BID TO RODGER BROWN FOR PURCHASE OF THE PROPERTIES FOR THE SUM OF $100,000.00; AND AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO EXECUTE DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO COMPLETE SALE MOTION by Commissioner Royster, seconded by Commissioner Vowels, to approve the sale of properties on Second Street to Rodger Brown to be used for economic development in strict accordance with the bid as submitted pursuant to Bid Reference 19-14. WILLIAM L. “BUZZY” NEWMAN, JR., City Manager, reported that several years ago this property was purchased for the purpose of replacement of Fire Station #1. Since that time, the current Fire Chief has endorsed the recent acquisition of the former IBT property to be a more adequate site for that fire station. In June of 2018 this Board declared the property surplus and advised staff to solicit evaluated bids. A committee was formed to review the bids and made this recommendation to sell the property for the purpose of economic development and redevelopment of the existing neighborhood which is known as the Gateway District, or the gateway into our community. The Committee saw the value of this proposed project to enhance the development of the Gateway District by bringing an increase in property tax values helping to solidify the neighborhood and improve the appearance of the entrance into Henderson. He thanked Missy Vanderpool for serving on the Committee and the real estate knowledge that she brought to the table regarding the number of jobs and economic benefits provided for with the construction of these homes. That economic payback over time, was considered as part of that financial consideration. MAYOR AUSTIN indicated that the project includes six very attractive single-family homes that will be located along Second Street increasing the availability of homes in that neighborhood along with the jobs provided during the construction phase. He indicated that he was happy to be moving forward on this community revitalization and economic development project. The vote was called. On roll call, the vote stood: Commissioner Vowels --- Aye: Commissioner Bugg ----- Aye: Commissioner Royster -- Aye: Commissioner Staton ---- 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: June 25, 2019 Maree Collins, CKMC, City Clerk ________________________ MUNICIPAL ORDER NO. 41-19: MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING THE TERMINATION OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF HENDERSON AND METHODIST HOSPITAL REGARDING THE EMPLOYEE NEAR SITE CLINIC; AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE  116 CITY OF HENDERSON – RECORD BOOK Record of Minutes of A Regular Meeting on June 25, 2019 DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO TERMINATE THE AGREEMENT DAWN KELSEY, City Attorney, reported that under the Agreement entered into last July with Methodist Hospital for Employee Near Site Clinic services, termination notice of 365 days must be given. She indicated that currently our health insurance broker is renegotiating this contract to change the clinic structure so that it will be better suited to our employee needs and reduce the large expense on our Health Insurance Fund. This action is to cover us in case those negotiations don’t go well. Methodist is aware that this would be brought forth this evening and that we hope to continue our relationship with them. MOTION by Commissioner Staton, seconded by Commissioner Royster, authorizing the termination of the Agreement between the City and Methodist Hospital regarding the Employee Near Site Clinic. The vote was called. On roll call, the vote stood: Commissioner Vowels --- Aye: Commissioner Bugg ----- Aye: Commissioner Royster -- Aye: Commissioner Staton ---- 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: June 25, 2019 Maree Collins, CKMC, City Clerk ________________________ CITY MANAGER’S REPORT: WILLIAM L. “BUZZY” NEWMAN, JR., City Manager, introduced Mr. Dylan Ward, Project Manager, to give an update on the Bridges of Henderson Golf Course. DYLAN WARD, Project Manager, reported that there was a lot of activity at the golf course in preparation for their upcoming grand opening. The cart path paving was delayed due to weather, but there is now only about one day left on that and all the bridge crossings/culverts are close to completion. The contractor has agreed to build one of the bridges instead of just a culvert for about the same cost. The greens are coming along, and we are just waiting for them to grow together and thicken up so they will stand up to play. K&J has set the public grand opening date for Wednesday, July 24th with a soft opening on Monday and Tuesday for those that have invested in the project and season pass holders. COMMISSIONER BUGG interjected that from a realtor’s standpoint, the unknown has now lifted and houses in the whole Wolf Hills area are going very fast with very good values, so this was very good for our community. ________________________ WILLIAM L. “BUZZY” NEWMAN, JR., City Manager, indicated that a request from the Black History Committee to again waive the fees for rental of the J. F. Kennedy Center for the Dust Bowl had been received. As those fees are set by ordinance, it would be necessary for a vote by the Board of Commissioners to waive those fees again this year. MAYOR AUSTIN indicated that this was a large community event and we would like to help that organization because a lot of good comes out of that event. MOTION by Commissioner Staton, seconded by Commissioner Bugg, authorizing the waiver of rental fees for the John F. Kennedy Community Center gymnasium during the 2019  117 CITY OF HENDERSON – RECORD BOOK Record of Minutes of A Regular Meeting on June 25, 2019 Dust Bowl event. The vote was called. On roll call, the vote stood: Commissioner Vowels --- Aye: Commissioner Bugg ----- Aye: Commissioner Royster -- Aye: Commissioner Staton ---- Aye: Mayor Austin ------------- Aye: ________________________ COMMISSIONER’S REPORT: COMMISSIONER ROYSTER indicated that while attending the recent Porchfest event he noticed the poor shape the sidewalks were in on South Main Street between Washington and Jefferson Streets. He asked that those be looked at and repaired before the 2020 event. WILLIAM L. “BUZZY” NEWMAN, JR., City Manager, indicated that he and Project Manager Dylan Ward would address the issue. ________________________ COMMISSIONER STATON mentioned that the people that put on Harvest Fest this year, indicated that they might be interested in moving it to the downtown area if the Special Events with Alcohol changes pass. He indicated that it might be worth the Tourist Commission and Downtown Henderson Partnership’s time to reach out to them. ________________________ MAYOR AUSTIN reported that the Henderson Tennis Club hosted the USTA Kentucky 55+ Tennis Championships at the end of May. This is an event that Henderson will host again in 2020 and 2021. There were approximately 400 players from Kentucky and surrounding states who spent the Memorial Day weekend in Henderson playing tennis, eating in our restaurants, sleeping in our hotels and bed and breakfasts and shopping in our stores. Feedback from the USTA Kentucky vendors and tennis players included praise for our first class facilities at Doc Hosbach Memorial Tennis Complex, restaurant choices and the beautiful downtown riverfront. They also commented on how friendly and accommodating our volunteers were while only six of the twelve high school courts were usable for this tournament. They hope that all twelve courts will be restored to their first class status before the 2020 event. They want to thank the City of Henderson, the Tennis Club and all others that were involved with this event and look forward to returning next year. ________________________ RE-APPOINTMENT: Code Enforcement Board: Mr. Ron Burkins – Term to Expire June 30, 2022 Mr. Tim Skinner – Term to Expire June 30, 2022 Motion by Commissioner Royster, seconded by Commissioner Staton, upon recommen- dation of Mayor Steve Austin, to reappoint Mr. Ron Burkins and Mr. Tim Skinner to terms of three years on the Code Enforcement Board. Said terms to expire June 30, 2022. The vote was called. On roll call, the vote stood: Commissioner Vowels --- Aye: Commissioner Bugg ----- Aye: Commissioner Royster -- Aye: Commissioner Staton ---- Aye: Mayor Austin ------------- Aye: ________________________  118 CITY OF HENDERSON – RECORD BOOK Record of Minutes of A Regular Meeting on June 25, 2019 MEETING ADJOURN: MOTION by Commissioner Staton, seconded by Commissioner Bugg to adjourn the meeting. The vote was called. On roll call, the vote stood: Commissioner Vowels --- Aye: Commissioner Bugg ----- Aye: Commissioner Royster -- Aye: Commissioner Staton ---- Aye: Mayor Austin ------------- Aye: WITHOUT OBJECTION, Mayor Austin declared the Meeting adjourned at approximately 6:50 p.m. ___________________________ ATTEST: Steve Austin, Mayor September 10, 2019 ______________________ Maree Collins, CKMC City Clerk