Board of Commissioners Meetings

139 CITY OF HENDERSON – RECORD BOOK Record of Minutes of A Regular Meeting on September 27, 2022 A meeting of the Board of Commissioners of the City of Henderson, Kentucky, was held on Tuesday, September 27, 2022, at 3:00 p.m., prevailing time, in the third floor Assembly Room of the Municipal Center, 222 First Street, Henderson, Kentucky, designated as the primary location for this video teleconference meeting allowed under KRS 61.826. MAYOR AUSTIN led the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance to our American Flag. There were present Mayor Steve Austin presiding: PRESENT: Commissioner Austin P. Vowels Commissioner Robert N. Pruitt, Sr. Commissioner Bradley S. Staton Commissioner Rodney Thomas (Via Zoom Panelist) 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 Mrs. Connie Galloway, Human Resource Director Mr. Trace Stevens, Parks Recreation & Cemetery Director Mr. Scott Foreman, Fire Chief Mr. Mark Simmons, Recreation Program Manager Mr. Nick Mangarella, Assistant Fire Chief Mr. Sam Lingerfelt, Safety & Training Coordinator Mrs. Donna Madden, Administrative Secretary Mr. David Wright, IT Network Administrator II Mr. Victor Carson, IT Network Administrator I Mr. George Deines, Counsilman Hunsaker Aquatics for Life Studio Director-Studies Ms. Missy Vanderpool, Henderson Economic Development Executive Director Ms. Whitney Risley, Henderson Economic Development Ms. Abby Dixon, Henderson Tourist Commission Executive Director Mr. Jamie Conrad Mr. Dwight Williams, Commissioner Candidate Mr. Marty Wilson, Police Officer ________________________ PRESENTATION: “Economic Development and Marketing Study” MISSY VANDERPOOL, Henderson Economic Development Executive Director, and WHITNEY RISLEY, Henderson Economic Development Director of Existing Industry & Workforce Development, reported on the new Workforce Attraction Marketing Campaign and presented a sneak peek of the first video for this eleven-month program. ________________________ PRESENTATION: “Aquatic Center Feasibility Study Report” ABBY DIXON, Henderson Tourist Commission Executive Director, indicated that the feasibility study has been completed and introduced GEORGE DEINES, Studio Director- Studies, of Counsilman Hunsaker to present the findings of the study. ________________________ PRESENTATION: “Henderson Tourism Report and Vision Plan Request” ABBY DIXON, Henderson Tourist Commission Executive Director, reported that she was happy to report that visitor spending in 2021 in Henderson officially exceeded pre-pandemic 140 CITY OF HENDERSON – RECORD BOOK Record of Minutes of A Regular Meeting on September 27, 2022 numbers. She further reported that 7,500 hard copies and 4,800 digital copies of the Henderson Travel Guide had been provided and their website had 71,000 hits. The Tourist Commissions lobbied for additional funding and have been approved for the full $75 million for statewide use. Mrs. Dixon indicated that she is excited to have Henderson receive a share of the funds for special projects that are planned for 2023. Mrs. Dixon reported on the state of riverboat stops in Henderson indicating that the six American Cruise Line stops will be moving to Evansville, which can better accommodate them. They will continue to offer the same stops and bring tours to Audubon State Park. The riverboat cruise lines have totally different customers/tours and we will continue to accommodate American Queen Cruise Line Company riverboats with customized tours. ________________________ APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA: MAYOR AUSTIN asked the City Clerk to read the Consent Agenda. Minutes: November 23, 2021, Regular Meeting December 14, 2021, Called Joint City/County Cooperative Study Team Meeting December 14, 2021, Regular Meeting Resolutions & Municipal Orders: 34-22: Resolution Authorizing Participation In and Adoption Of the Henderson County Area Solid Waste Management Plan – Five Year Update Years 2023-2027 61-22: Municipal Order Approving Change Order #1 to the Agreement with JBI Construction, Inc of Evansville, Indiana, for the Construction of KY425 (Henderson Bypass) Turn Lanes to Pratt Paper in the Amount of $86,035.97; and Authorizing the Mayor to Execute All Necessary Documents on Behalf of the City 62-22: Municipal Order Awarding Bid For An Aluminum Mobile Command Post For The City Of Henderson Police Department To Trailer World, Inc. Of Bowling Green, Kentucky, In The Amount Of $50,555.80 MOTION by Commissioner Pruitt, seconded by Commissioner Staton, to approve the items on the Consent Agenda as presented. The vote was called. On roll call, the vote stood: Commissioner Vowels --- Aye: Commissioner Pruitt ----- Aye: Commissioner Staton ----- Aye: Commissioner Thomas --- Aye: Mayor Austin ------------- Aye: WHEREUPON, Mayor Austin declared the consent agenda items approved. /s/ Steve Austin Steve Austin, Mayor ATTEST: September 27, 2022 Maree Collins, CKMC, City Clerk ________________________ ORDINANCE NO. 29-22: FIRST READ ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 2, ADMINISTRATION REGARDING ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER POSITION AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE III, CITY MANAGER OF CHAPTER 2,  141 CITY OF HENDERSON – RECORD BOOK Record of Minutes of A Regular Meeting on September 27, 2022 ADMINISTRATION, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF HENDERSON BY CREATING AND ADDING SEC. 2-49, ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER MOTION by Commissioner Staton, seconded by Commissioner Pruitt, that the ordinance be adopted. The vote was called. On roll call, the vote stood: Commissioner Vowels --- Aye: Commissioner Pruitt ----- Aye: Commissioner Staton ----- Aye: Commissioner Thomas --- 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. ________________________ RESOLUTION NO. 35-22: RESOLUTION APPROVING REQUEST FROM THE HENDERSON TOURIST COMMISSION FOR $27,400.00 FROM THE VISION PLAN TO BE USED TO FUND A MARKET ANALYST AND FINANCIAL FEASIBILITY STUDY FOR NEW HOTELS IN THE CITY OF HENDERSON MOTION by Commissioner Staton, seconded by Commissioner Vowels, to approve the request from the Henderson Tourist Commission to provide funds in the amount of $27,400.00 from the Vision Plan to be used for a Market Analyst and Financial Feasibility Study for New Hotels in the City of Henderson. The vote was called. On roll call, the vote stood: Commissioner Vowels --- Aye: Commissioner Pruitt ----- Aye: Commissioner Staton ----- Aye: Commissioner Thomas --- 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: September 27, 2022 Maree Collins, CKMC, City Clerk ________________________ CITY MANAGER’S REPORT: WILLIAM L. “BUZZY” NEWMAN, JR., City Manager, announced that it is anticipated to conduct the October work session relating to sanitation/recycling program. ________________________ DAWN KELSEY, City Attorney, requested permission to forward the addresses of the two subdivisions and four lots on Old Corydon Road to the Planning Commission for map amendments for the newly designated R-SMH District. MOTION by Commissioner Staton, seconded by Commissioner Vowels, to approve forwarding the R-SMH District Zoning Map Amendment to the Planning Commission for a public hearing and recommendation. 142 CITY OF HENDERSON – RECORD BOOK Record of Minutes of A Regular Meeting on September 27, 2022 The vote was called. On roll call, the vote stood: Commissioner Vowels --- Aye: Commissioner Pruitt ----- Aye: Commissioner Staton ----- Aye: Commissioner Thomas --- Aye: Mayor Austin ------------- Aye: ________________________ BOARD/COMMISSION RE-APPOINTMENT: “Parks and Recreation Commission” Dr. Melanie Lee – Term to Expire September 14, 2022 MOTION by Commissioner Staton, seconded by Commissioner Pruitt, upon recommendation of Mayor Steve Austin, to re-appoint Dr. Melanie Lee to a term of four years on the Parks and Recreation Commission. Said term to expire September 14, 2026. The vote was called. On roll call, the vote stood: Commissioner Vowels --- Aye: Commissioner Pruitt ----- Aye: Commissioner Staton ----- Aye: Commissioner Thomas --- Aye: Mayor Austin ------------- Aye: ________________________ BOARD/COMMISSION RE-APPOINTMENT: “Municipal Housing Commission” James Hickerson– Term to Expire September 30, 2022 MOTION by Commissioner Pruitt, seconded by Commissioner Staton, upon recommendation of Mayor Steve Austin, to re-appoint James Hickerson to a term of four years on the Municipal Housing Commission. Said term to expire September 30, 2026. The vote was called. On roll call, the vote stood: Commissioner Vowels --- Aye: Commissioner Pruitt ----- Aye: Commissioner Staton ----- Aye: Commissioner Thomas --- Aye: Mayor Austin ------------- Aye: ________________________ BOARD/COMMISSION RE-APPOINTMENT: “Municipal Housing Commission” Rosa Woods– Term to Expire September 30, 2022 MOTION by Commissioner Staton, seconded by Commissioner Vowels, upon recommendation of Mayor Steve Austin, to re-appoint Rosa Woods to a term of two years as the Resident Member on the Municipal Housing Commission. Said term to expire September 30, 2024. The vote was called. On roll call, the vote stood: Commissioner Vowels --- Aye: Commissioner Pruitt ----- Aye: Commissioner Staton ----- Aye: Commissioner Thomas --- Aye: Mayor Austin ------------- Aye: ________________________  143 CITY OF HENDERSON – RECORD BOOK Record of Minutes of A Regular Meeting on September 27, 2022 EXECUTIVE SESSION: “Real Property & Business Entity Siting” MOTION by Commissioner Staton, seconded by Commissioner Vowels, that the Board of Commissioners go into Executive Session pursuant to the provisions of KRS 61.810(1)(b) for the purpose of deliberation on the possible purchase of property located in the vicinity of North Water Street, Fifth Street and Elm Street and the purchase of property in the vicinity of South Green street and Sand Lane; and pursuant to the provisions of KRS 61.810(1)(g) for the purpose of economic development in the siting of a project. The vote was called. On roll call, the vote stood. Commissioner Vowels --- Aye: Commissioner Pruitt ----- Aye: Commissioner Staton ----- Aye: Commissioner Thomas --- Aye: Mayor Austin ------------- Aye: WHEREUPON, Mayor Austin declared the Board adjourned into Executive Session. ________________________ MEETING RECONVENED: MOTION by Commissioner Staton, seconded by Commissioner Pruitt, that the Board of Commissioners reconvene into regular session. The vote was called. On roll call, the vote stood: Commissioner Vowels --- Aye: Commissioner Pruitt ----- Aye: Commissioner Staton ----- Aye: Commissioner Thomas --- Aye: Mayor Austin ------------- Aye: WHEREUPON, Mayor Austin reconvened the Board into regular session. ________________________ MEETING ADJOURN: MOTION by Commissioner Staton, seconded by Commissioner Vowels, to adjourn the meeting. The vote was called. On roll call, the vote stood: Commissioner Vowels --- Aye: Commissioner Pruitt ----- Aye: Commissioner Staton ----- Aye: Commissioner Thomas --- Aye: Mayor Austin ------------- Aye: WITHOUT OBJECTION, Mayor Austin declared the Meeting adjourned at approximately 5:02 p.m. ___________________________ ATTEST: Steve Austin, Mayor December 22, 2022 ______________________ Maree Collins, CKMC City Clerk