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170 CITY OF HENDERSON – RECORD BOOK Record of Minutes of A Work Session Meeting on October 19, 2021 A Work Session of the Board of Commissioners of the City of Henderson, Kentucky, was held on Tuesday, October 19, 2021, at 3:00 p.m., prevailing time, in the third floor Assembly Room located in the Municipal Center, 222 First Street, Henderson, Kentucky. There were present Mayor Steve Austin presiding: PRESENT: Commissioner Robert N. Pruitt Commissioner Bradley S. Staton Commissioner Rodney Thomas Commissioner Austin P. Vowels CITY STAFF MEMBERS included: William L. “Buzzy” Newman, Jr., City Manager; Dawn Kelsey, City Attorney; Maree Collins, City Clerk; Donna Stinnett, Community Relations Manager/Public Information Officer; Robert Gunter, Finance Director; Mrs. Connie Galloway, Human Resources Director; Heath Cox, Police Chief; Scott Foreman, Fire Chief; Trace Stevens, Parks, Recreation and Cemetery Director; Brian Williams, Public Works Director; Tim Clayton, Gas System Director; Ray Nix, Code Administrator; Jordan Webb, Emergency Communications Director; Dylan Ward, Project Manager; Sam Lingerfelt, Safety & Training Coordinator; Bill Raleigh, IT Support Specialist; Victor Carson, IT Network Administrator; and Russell Stoner, Police Officer ALSO PRESENT: Tom Williams, HWU General Manager; Brian Bishop, Planning Commission Executive Director; Jennifer Marks, Planning Commission Assistant Executive Director; and Kevin Patton, The Gleaner (via Zoom) THE FOLLOWING AGENDA ITEM WAS DISCUSSED:  Discussion and Prioritization of upcoming Issues/Capital Improvement Projects  Mr. William L. “Buzzy” Newman, Jr., City Manager, detailed the list of projects indicating that items A through E are already committed to with funding and/or staff. He continued with a brief history and description of each of the remaining projects. Current Rank Project Cost Grant Bonded Status Funding XXXXX A. Sports Complex* Yes $1.8 Million No Yes Design Phase, Project Start Spring 2022 XXXXX B. Fire Station #1 Replacement* Yes $5.0 Million No Yes Design Fee Phase, Start Summer 2022 $1.1 Million XXXXX C. Wathen Lane Widening* No Yes No Right-of-Way Phase (City's share 20%) Yes / $116,650 XXXXX D. Green River Road Sidewalks* Yes No Right-of-Way Phase ROW only (City's share 20%) $450,000 XXXXX E. Countryview Drainage* Yes No Yes Next phase has been awarded for construction (Future phases) F. Henderson Technology & Industry Plaza (Borax Yes $131,000 Yes No 95% Construction Complete Drive) Marketing No $25,000 No No $4,064,800 Potential G. Boat Dock Yes No Grant Application Phase (City $1,250,000) $2,814,800 H. Fire Station #2 Replacement No $3 Million No No I. Aquatic Center No $10-$15 Million No No Consultant Fee $10-$15K J. Housing Needs No ? No No Affordable to moderate price K. HPD Training Facility No $500,000 No No Needs L. East End Revitalization Yes ? No No NuWorks $100,000 M. New Sidewalks No No No S. Main, N. Adams, & N. Elm Streets Annually N. Reorganization, Recruitment, Retention, No $1.1 Million No No Succession Planning of Employees $50,000 O. Vision Plan Yes No No Annual Planned Projects Annually Chamber of Commerce Action Item, Surveys P. Downtown Farmer's Market No $50,000 No No indicate community interest Q. Additional Employee Holiday No $78,000 No No Junteenth, Veteran's Day •Gas Line Grants - $4.5M •Hwy 425 Turn Lanes R. Pratt Enhancements No Yes No Local $2.5M •Water, Sewer, Water Tower •Gas Meter Station Upgrade/HMG/Texas Gas * Projects included to show staff and financial commitment  171 CITY OF HENDERSON – RECORD BOOK Record of Minutes of A Work Session Meeting on October 19, 2021 DISCUSSION WAS HELD relating to listed projects - funding and staffing commitments/issues relating to the various projects; and the ranking instructions. It was determined that the Commissioners would return the completed forms to the City Manager’s office before next Tuesday, October 26th. NO FORMAL ACTION WAS TAKEN BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS. ________________________ MEETING ADJOURN: MOTION by Commissioner Staton, seconded by Commissioner Thomas to adjourn. The vote was called. On roll call, the vote stood: Commissioner Pruitt ----- Aye: Commissioner Staton ---- Aye: Commissioner Thomas -- Aye: Commissioner Vowels --- Aye: Mayor Austin ------------- Aye: WHEREUPON Mayor Austin declared the work session adjourned at approximately 4:35 p.m. ATTEST: ________________________ Steve Austin, Mayor ________________________ August 23, 2022 Maree Collins, CKMC City Clerk