Board of Commissioners Meetings

177 CITY OF HENDERSON – RECORD BOOK Record of Minutes of A Special Called Meeting on December 22, 2022 A special called meeting of the Board of Commissioners of the City of Henderson, Kentucky, was held on Tuesday, December 22, 2022, at 1:30 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. There were present Mayor Steve Austin presiding: PRESENT: Commissioner Robert N. Pruitt, Sr. Commissioner Bradley S. Staton Commissioner Rodney Thomas 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 Mrs. Holli Blanford, Public Information Officer Mr. Robert Gunter, Finance Director Mrs. Connie Galloway, Human Resources Director Mr. Brian Williams, Public Works Director Mr. Scott Foreman, Fire Chief Mr. Trace Stevens, Parks Recreation & Cemeteries Director Mr. Tim Clayton, Gas System Director Mr. Greg Nunn, Information Technology Director Ms. Jordan Webb, Emergency Communications Director Mr. Mark Simmons, Recreation Program Manager Mr. Cory Fischbeck, Assistant Information Technology Director Mr. Travis Owens, IT Programmer/Analyst Mrs. Karla Beckgerd, Human Resources Specialist Mr. Dylan Ward, Project Manager Mr. Sam Lingerfelt, Safety & Training Coordinator Mr. Chad Moore, Assistant Fire Chief Mr. Willie Curry, Fire Lieutenant Mr. Daniel Hancock, Fire Lieutenant Mr. Dale Fulcher, Fire Driver/Engineer Mr. Garrett Tande, Fire Driver/Engineer Mr. Tanner Simon, Fire Driver Engineer Mr. Aaron Bugg, Firefighter Mr. Dylan Nobles, Firefighter Mr. Travis Taylor, Firefighter Mr. Lee Blanton, Firefighter Mr. Pete Contrelle, Firefighter Mr. Brian Buedel, Fire Driver/Engineer Ms. Cindy Phillips, HFD Administrative Secretary Ms. Stephanie Weiner, HFD Secretary Ms. Tammy Newton, Human Resources Generalist Mr. David Wright, IT Network Administrator II Mr. Bill Raleigh, IT Support Specialist Mrs. Brian Buedel and Family Mr. Mark Franklin, Partner, Dinsmore & Shohl, LLP (via Zoom Panelist) ________________________ 178 CITY OF HENDERSON – RECORD BOOK Record of Minutes of A Special Called Meeting on December 22, 2022 PRESENTATION: “20-Year Service Award” MAYOR AUSTIN expressed appreciation to BRIAN D. BUEDEL, Fire Driver/Engineer for his 20 years of service and dedication to the City of Henderson. ________________________ APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA: MAYOR AUSTIN asked the City Clerk to read the Consent Agenda. Minutes: September 13, 2022, Regular Meeting September 20, 2022, Special Called Meeting September 20, 2022, Work Session September 27, 2022, Regular Meeting October 11, 2022, Regular Meeting October 25, 2022, Regular Meeting November 15, 2022, Special Called Joint City/Utility Commission Work Session November 15, 2022, Special Called Meeting November 22, 2022, Regular Meeting December 13, 2022, Regular Meeting Resolution: 47-22: Resolution Revising Rates for Rental of the Denton Shelter, Atkinson Clubhouse, JFK Community Center and Atkinson Pool; and Increasing the Cleaning Deposit for JFK Community Center Rentals for the Parks and Recreation Department MOTION by Commissioner Staton, seconded by Commissioner Thomas, to approve the items on the Consent Agenda as presented. 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 consent agenda items approved. /s/ Steve Austin Steve Austin, Mayor ATTEST: December 22, 2022 Maree Collins, CKMC, City Clerk ________________________ ORDINANCE NO. 38-22: SECOND READ ORDINANCE ACCEPTING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS CONSISTING OF WASTEWATER-SEWER RELOCATION FOR HYDRO ALUMINUM EXPANSION MOTION by Commissioner Thomas, seconded by Commissioner Vowels, that the ordinance be adopted. 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:  179 CITY OF HENDERSON – RECORD BOOK Record of Minutes of A Special Called Meeting on December 22, 2022 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: December 22, 2022 Maree Collins, CKMC, City Clerk ________________________ ORDINANCE NO. 39-22: SECOND READ AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF HENDERSON, KENTUCKY, AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $160,000,000 MAXIMUM AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF ITS INDUSTRIAL REVENUE BONDS (PRATT (HENDERSON CORRUGATING), LLC PROJECT), TAXABLE SERIES 2023A; AUTHORIZING THE PROCEEDS OF THE SERIES 2023A BONDS TO BE MADE AVAILABLE TO PRATT (HENDERSON CORRUGATING), LLC, A DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, FOR THE PURPOSE OF FINANCING THE ACQUISITION, CONSTRUCTION, INSTALLATION, AND EQUIPPING OF AN INDUSTRIAL BUILDING; APPROVING THE SALE OF THE SERIES 2023A BONDS TO PRATT CORRUGATING HOLDINGS, INC., AS THE PURCHASER THEREOF; APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A LEASE AGREEMENT, A TRUST INDENTURE, A BOND PURCHASE AGREEMENT, A PILOT AGREEMENT, AND OTHER RELATED DOCUMENTS; AND AUTHORIZING FURTHER ACTION BY CITY OFFICIALS AND DIRECTING THEM TO TAKE ALL NECESSARY ACTION TO EFFECTUATE THE INTENT AND PURPOSE OF THIS ORDINANCE. MOTION by Commissioner Staton, seconded by Commissioner Vowels, that the ordinance be adopted. 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 ordinance adopted, affixed his signature and the date thereto and ordered that the same be recorded. /s/ Steve Austin Steve Austin, Mayor ATTEST: December 22, 2022 Maree Collins, CKMC, City Clerk ________________________ EXECUTIVE SESSION: “Personnel” MOTION by Commissioner Thomas, seconded by Commissioner Staton, that the Board of Commissioners go into Executive Session pursuant to the provisions of KRS 61.810(1)(f) for the purpose of deliberation which might lead to the appointment, discipline, or dismissal of individual employees. 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. 180 CITY OF HENDERSON – RECORD BOOK Record of Minutes of A Special Called Meeting on December 22, 2022 ________________________ MEETING RECONVENED: MOTION by Commissioner Staton, seconded by Commissioner Thomas, 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. ________________________ MUNICIPAL ORDER NO. 77-22: MUNICIPAL ORDER APPROVING APPOINTMENT BY CITY MANAGER OF HEATH ALLEN COX AS ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER AND APPROVAL OF EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT; AND AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO EXECUTE AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF CITY MOTION by Commissioner Staton, seconded by Commissioner Pruitt, to approve the recommendation of the City Manager to appoint Heath A. Cox as Assistant City Manager, approval of the Employment Agreement; and authorizing the Mayor to execute the Employment Agreement. 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 municipal order adopted, affixed his signature and the date thereto, and ordered that the same be recorded. /s/ Steve Austin Steve Austin, Mayor ATTEST: December 22, 2022 Maree Collins, CKMC, City Clerk ________________________ MUNICIPAL ORDER NO. 78-22: MUNICIPAL ORDER AMENDING THE EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF HENDERSON AND DYLAN WARD, PROJECT MANAGER MOTION by Commissioner Staton, seconded by Commissioner Thomas, approving amendment #3 to the Employment Agreement between the City and Dylan Ward, Project Manager, to extend the term of employment for an indeterminate term past the December 31, 2022, date of termination. COMMISSIONER STATON indicated that Dylan is a valued employee of the City, and this action is necessary due to the termination clause in Dylan’s current contract. No monetary changes were made to the contract. The vote was called. On roll call, the vote stood:  181 CITY OF HENDERSON – RECORD BOOK Record of Minutes of A Special Called Meeting on December 22, 2022 Commissioner Pruitt ----- Aye: Commissioner Staton ----- Aye: Commissioner Thomas --- Aye: Commissioner Vowels --- 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: December 22, 2022 Maree Collins, CKMC, City Clerk ________________________ MEETING ADJOURN: MOTION by Commissioner Staton, seconded by Commissioner Thomas, to adjourn the meeting. 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: WITHOUT OBJECTION, Mayor Austin declared the Meeting adjourned at approximately 2:00 p.m. ___________________________ ATTEST: Bradley S. Staton, Mayor January 10, 2023 ______________________ Maree Collins, CKMC City Clerk