Board of Commissioners Meetings

City of Henderson, Kentucky Board of Commissioners Tuesday, July 25, 2023, 3:00 P.M. Please take notice that as Mayor of the City of Henderson, Kentucky, I hereby call a meeting of the Board of Commissioners to be held on Tuesday, July 25, 2023, at 3:00 p.m. with the primary location shall be designated as the third-floor assembly room, 222 First Street, Henderson, Kentucky. One or more members of the Board of Commissioners may participate via video teleconference and the meeting will be broadcast to the public. The meeting will be live streamed on the city's website: https://www.hendersonky.gov/CivicMedia; Facebook, Twitter and You Tube. This meeting will be conducted as a video teleconference meeting as allowed under KRS61.826. Any interruption in the video or audio broadcast at any location shall result in the suspension of the meeting until the broadcast is restored. The purpose of this meeting is for the following: AGENDA 1. Roll Call: 2. Recognition of Visitors: 3. Appearance of Citizens: 4. Proclamations: Citizen Recognition 5. Presentations: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwestern Indiana 6. Public Hearing: 7. Consent Agenda: Minutes: June 27, 2023 , Regular Meeting July 11, 2023 , Special Called Meeting July 11 , 2023 , Regular Meeting Resolutions & Municipal Orders: 8. Ordinances, Municipal Orders & Resolutions: Second Readings: First Readings: Ordinance Amending Chapter 8 - Cemeteries Municipal Orders: Resolutions: 9. Bids & Contracts: 10. City Manager's Reports: Vision Plan Update Lateral Incentive Pay Program for Police Department 11. City Attorney's Report: 12. Unfinished Business: Please mute or turn off all cell phones for the duration of this meeting. 13. Commissioner's 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 23-161 July 19, 2023 TO: Mayor Bradley S. Staton and the Board of Commissioners FROM: William L."Buzzy" Newman, Jr., City Manager µ;;JIU SUBJECT: Proclamations A proclamation will be presented at the July 25, 2023, meeting honoring R. Travis Hays, a private citizen. Mr. R. Travis Hays will be in attendance to receive a Proclamation honoring him for being instrumental in bringing an end to the recent search for a convicted double murderer who escaped from an Ohio prison on May 22, 2023.  CITY OF HENDERSON roe lama lion "HENDERSON HONORS R. TRAVIS HAYS" W herea:5 R. Travis Hays, a private citizen, was instrumental in bringing an end to the recent search for a convicted double murderer, who escaped from an Ohio prison on May 22, 2023; and W hereao the escapee and another escaped inmate were spotted in a stolen vehicle in our area in the early morning hours of May 24, 2023 , and during an attempt to stop the vehicle, one of the escapees was able to flee the scene; and W herea:5 an almost five-day manhunt involving 16 different local, state, and federal agencies, which racked up well over 1,600 manhours began; and W hereao Henderson Police Chief Sean McKinney indicated that over the duration of this manhunt, there were as many as five boats on the water at one time, three aircraft operating from as far away as Ohio, and multiple bloodhound units from various agencies, as well as door-to-door patrols to check on residents; and W hereaj this all-out manhunt, for this convicted murderer, that captivated the nation and held the residents of Henderson hostage, came to an end when you, while boating, spotted the escapee' s body in the Ohio River. NOW, THEREFORE, I, Bradley S. Staton, by virtue of the authority vested in me as Mayor of the City of Henderson, do hereby offer our sincere gratitude to Mr. R. Travis Hays for his actions and service by providing assistance in bringing this incident to a safe conclusion for our officers and residents of our community. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto caused these letters to be spread upon this page and caused the seal of the City of Henderson to be affi xed this 25 th day of July 2023 . Bradley S. Staton Mayor ATTEST: Maree Collins, CKMC City Clerk  City Commission Memorandum 23-159 July 18, 2023 TO: Mayor Bradley S. Staton and the Board of Commissioners FROM: William L. "Buzzy" Newman, Jr., City Manager /t6Jfl) SUBJECT: Presentations Items scheduled under the Presentations section of the agenda for Tuesday, July 25, 2023; include: I. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwestern Indiana Ryan Scott, Executive Director of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwestern Indiana, will be in attendance to introduce himself as their new Executive Director and share information on their mentoring program.  City Commission Memorandum 23-162 July 20, 2023 TO: Mayor Bradley S. Staton and the Board of Commissioners FROM: William L. "Buzzy" Newman, Jr., City Manager /,t.,fltJ SUBJECT: Consent Agenda The Consent Agenda for the meeting of July 25, 2023, contains the following: Minutes: June 27, 2023, Regular Meeting July 11, 2023, Special Called Meeting July 11, 2023, Regular Meeting  107 CITY OF HENDERSON - RECORD BOOK Record of Minutes of A Regular Meeting on June 27, 2023 A meeting of the Board of Commissioners of the City of Henderson, Kentucky, was held on Tuesday, June 27, 2023, 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 STATON led the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance to our American Flag. There were present Mayor Bradley S. Staton presiding: PRESENT: Commissioner Rodney Thomas Commissioner Robert N. Pruitt, Sr. Commissioner Austin P. Vowels ABSENT: Commissioner Nicholas E. Whitt ALSO PRESENT: Mr. William L. "Buzzy" Newman, Jr., City M Mrs. Dawn Kelsey, City Attorney Ms. Maree Collins, City Clerk Mrs. Holli Blanford, Public Information Officer Mr. Robert Gunter, Finance Director Mrs. Connie Galloway, Human Resourc Mr. Sean McKinney, Police Chief Mr. Josh Dixon, Fire Chief Mr. Greg Nunn, Information Te Mr. Dylan Ward, Project Man Mr. Sam Lingerfelt, Safety Mr. Tim Clayton, Gas Sy Mr. Aaron C ssistant Mr. B. Mrs. Nanc Mr. Billy Sto tion Crew Leader Mr. Bart Boles, Water Utility General Manager Ms. Missy V and Henderson Economic Development Executive Director Mr. Dwight Williams Mr. James Elliott, Police Officer PRESENTATION: "25-Year Service Award" MAYOR STATON expressed appreciation to BILLY R. STONE, Gas Distribution Crew Leader, for his 25 years of service and dedication to the City of Henderson. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA: MAYOR STATON asked the City Clerk to read the Consent Agenda. Minutes: May 23, 2023, Regular Meeting 1()8 CITY OF HENDERSON - RECORD BOOK Record of Minutes of A Regular Meeting on June 27, 2023 Resolutions: Res. 32 -23: Resolution Approving Memorandum of Understanding Between Henderson Community College, KCTS and the City of Henderson, Kentucky (Police Department) Municipal Orders: M.O. 34-23: Municipal Order Awarding Bid for Purchase of Turnout Coats and Turnout Pants for the Fire Department to Mid America Fire & Safety, LLC of Evansville, Indiana, in the Amount of$49,990.59 M.O. 35-23: Municipal Order Approving Purchase of a 2024 Freightliner Chassis with Heil 24-Yard Liberty ASL for the Sanitation Division from Stringfellow of Louisville, Kentucky, Through Sourcewell Contract #091219-THC, in the Amount of $271,948.08 MOTION by Commissioner Thomas, seconded items on the Consent Agenda as presented. The vote was called. On roll call, Commissioner Thomas --- Aye: Commissioner Pruitt------ Aye: Com Mayor Staton ----- Aye: WHEREUPON, Mayor Staton declared oved. /s/ Bradley S. Staton Bradley S. Staton, Mayor ATTEST: June 27, 2023 M G OPTION TO PURCHASE REAL ESTATE LOCAT TWEEN THE CITY OF HENDERSON AND PRATT ORIZING MAYOR TO EXECUTE ALL NECES els, seconded by Commissioner Thomas, to approve the d on Old Corydon Road between the City and Pratt Commissioner homas--- Aye: Commissioner Whitt------ Absent: Commissioner Pruitt------ Aye: Commissioner Vowels --- Aye: Mayor Staton ----- Aye: WHEREUPON, Mayor Staton declared the municipal order adopted, affixed his signature and the date thereto, and ordered that the same be recorded. /s/ Bradley S. Staton Bradley S. Staton, Mayor ATTEST: June 27, 2023 Maree Collins, CKMC, City Clerk _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __  109 CITY OF HENDERSON - RECORD BOOK Record of Minutes of A Regular Meeting on June 27, 2023 RESOLUTION NO. 33-23: RESOLUTION ACCEPTING PROPOSAL OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY TRANSPORTATION CABINET DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS ALLOWING KYTC TO PURCHASE NECESSARY RIGHT-OF-WAY AND EASEMENTS ON WATSON LANE TO CONSTRUCT TWO PROJECTS AND ACCEPTING THE ACQUIRED PERMANENT EASEMENTS AND OWNERSHIP AND MAINTENANCE FOR THE ACQUIRED RIGHT-OF-WAY UPON COMPLETION OF THE PROJECTS MOTION by Commissioner Pruitt, seconded by Commissioner Vowels, to approve the Memorandum of Understanding for KYTC to purchase right-of-way from the City as required under federal project regulations; and easements on Watson Lane to construct two projects and accepting the acquired permanent easements and ownership and maintenance for the acquired right-of-way upon completion of the projects. WILLIAM L. "BUZZY" NEWMAN, JR., City Manage that this project is being completed as part of the US 41 North project nd State funds and therefore must comply with Federal Highway Ad ts for right-of-way acquisition. Commissioner Thomas --- Aye: Commissioner Pruitt------ Aye: Mayor Stato WHEREUPON, Mayor Staton declar the date thereto, and ordered that the sa be r Isl Bradley S. Staton Bradley S. Staton, Mayor ATTEST: June 27, 2023 UM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE C THE TUCKY TRANSPORTATION CABINET, DEPA LUDING A TEMPORARY EASEMENT, FOR THE KY 81 FORK CANOE CREEK itt, seconded by Commissioner Vowels, to approve the Memorandum of Un ween the City and the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, Department of Highway g a temporary easement for the Kentucky 812 Bridge Project at North Fork Canoe Creek. WILLIAM L. "BUZZY" NEWMAN, JR., City Manager, explained that this project is being completed as part of the I-69 project and is funded with Federal and State funds and therefore must comply with Federal Highway Administration requirements for right-of-way acquisition. The vote was called. On roll call, the vote stood: Commissioner Thomas--- Aye: Commissioner Whitt------ Absent: Commissioner Pruitt------ Aye: Commissioner Vowels --- Aye: Mayor Staton ----- Aye: WHEREUPON, Mayor Staton declared the resolution adopted, affixed his signature and the date thereto, and ordered that the same be recorded. Isl Bradley S. Staton Bradley S. Staton, Mayor 11() CITY OF HENDERSON - RECORD BOOK Record of Minutes of A Regular Meeting on June 27, 2023 ATTEST: June 27, 2023 Maree Collins, CKMC, City Clerk _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ MUNICIPAL ORDER NO. 37-23: MUNICIPAL ORDER AWARDING BID FOR PURCHASE OF A 2023 FORD F-250 SRW 4X2 PICKUP TRUCK WITH INSTALLED SERVICE BED FOR PUBLIC WORKS TO MID-TENN FORD TRUCK SALES, INC. OF NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE IN THE AMOUNT OF $55,524.38 MOTION by Commissioner Thomas, seconded by Commissioner Vowels, to award the bid for the purchase of a 2023 Ford F-250 SRW (single rear wheel) 4 x 2 pickup truck with installed service bed for Public Works to Mid-Tenn Ford Truck Sales, Inc. of Nashville, Tennessee in the amount of $55,524.38, in strict accordance with its bid as submitted pursuant to Bid Reference #23-21. The vote was called. On roll call, Commissioner Thomas --- Aye: Commissioner Pruitt------ Aye: Co Mayor Staton ----- A WHEREUPON, Mayor Staton declared signature and the date thereto, and ordered that the adle S. Staton ey S. Staton, Mayor ATTEST: June 27, 2023 N, JR., City , reported that he attended the ·ng where Henderson Water Utility reported that and a move in date of October is anticipated. d awarded a contract, as required by the ead inspection; and that the next phase of the Director, reported on the new Natural Gas Station #1 companying new Texas Gas Natural Gas Station. Both of odate upgrades necessary for the new Pratt facilities. The City's Station #1 project is schedule and ready to flow, and we are currently working with Pratt and Texas Gas to finalize the projects. Mr. Clayton further reported on the Wathen Lane gas line relocation project indicating that approximately 6,000 lineal feet of 4" line will be replaced and is anticipated to be completed within six to eight weeks. He also reported that approximately 2,000 lineal feet of 4" line is being installed to Melody Lane across the new I-69 interstate footprint to service future needs in that vicinity and approximately 800 to 900 lineal feet of high-pressure replacement line at the KY 351 interchange is being installed by a contractor working for Ragle. Mr. Newman indicated that for more than 18 months, gas department staff have done a great job designing and completing all these projects in a safe and timely manner to meet all project deadlines.  111 CITY OF HENDERSON - RECORD BOOK Record of Minutes of A Regular Meeting on June 27, 2023 WILLIAM L. "BUZZY" NEWMAN, JR., City Manager, reported that the new Fire Boat has been delivered, is on display on Elm Street for those that would like to see it after the meeting and is expected to receive new signage after the holiday. BOARD/COMMISSION RE-APPOINTMENT: "City Utility Commission" Russell R. Sights Term to Expire April 25, 2023 Mark Weaver Term to Expire April 25, 2023 MOTION by Commissioner Thomas, seconded by Commissioner Pruitt, upon recommendation of Mayor Bradley S. Staton, to re-appoint, Russell R. Sights and Mark Weaver to three-year terms on the City Utility Commission. Said terms to expire April 25, 2026. The vote was called. On roll call, the vote stood: Commissioner Thomas --- Aye: Commissioner Whitt------ Absent: Commissioner Pruitt------ Aye: Commissioner Vowels --- Aye: Mayor Staton ----- Aye: BOARD/COMMISSION RE-APPOINTMENT: "Henderson Tourist Commission" Dee Patel (Hotel/Lodging Rep)-Term to Expire June 30, 2023 MOTION by Commissioner Thomas, seconded by Commissioner Vowels, upon recommendation of Mayor Bradley S. Staton, to re-appoint, Dee Patel to a three-year term on the Henderson Tourist Commission. Said term to expire June 30, 2026. The vote was called. On roll call, the vote stood: Commissioner Thomas --- Aye: Commissioner Whitt------ Absent: Commissioner Pruitt------ Aye: Commissioner Vowels --- Aye: Mayor Staton ----- Aye: BOARD/COMMISSION RE-APPOINTMENT: "Henderson Tourist Commission" Kelsey Hargis (Chamber Rep)-Term to Expire June 30, 2023 MOTION by Commissioner Pruitt, seconded by Commissioner Vowels, upon recommendation of Mayor Bradley S. Staton, to re-appoint, Kelsey Hargis to a three-year term on the Henderson Tourist Commission. Said tenn to expire June 30, 2026. The vote was called. On roll call, the vote stood: Commissioner Thomas --- Aye: Commissioner Whitt------ Absent: Commissioner Pruitt------ Aye: Commissioner Vowels --- Aye: Mayor Staton ----- Aye: COMMISSIONER'S REPORTS: COMMISSIONER PRUITT thanked HPD and HFD for their assistance with the block party. COMMISSIONER VOWELS thanked Tim for the Gas department projects update and for all their hard work on these very important projects. 112 CITY OF HENDERSON - RECORD BOOK Record of Minutes of A Regular Meeting on June 27, 2023 EXECUTIVE SESSION: "Litigation and Personnel" MOTION by Commissioner Thomas, seconded by Commissioner Pruitt, that the Board of Commissioners go into Executive Session pursuant to the provisions of KRS 61.810(1 )( c) for the purpose of discussions of proposed or pending litigation against and on behalf of the City, and KRS 61.810(1)(£) for the purpose of discussion which might lead to the dismissal of an individual employee. The vote was called. On roll call, the vote stood. Commissioner Thomas --- Aye: Commissioner Whitt------ Absent: Commissioner Pruitt------ Aye: Commissioner Vowels --- Aye: Mayor Staton ----- Aye: WHEREUPON, Mayor Staton declared the Board adjourn~ into E.xecutive Session. MEETING RECONVENED: MOTION by Commissioner Pruitt, seconded by Coron;lissioner Thomas, .that Board of Commissioners reconvene into regular session. The vote was called. On roll the.vote stood: Commissioner Thomas --- Aye: Comrnissfoner Whitt------ Absent: Commissioner Pruitt------ Aye: Commtssioner..Votvels --- Aye: Mayor Staton -----Aye: WHEREUPON, Mayor Stat9n reconvened the 13:0ard.into regular session. MEE TINO ADJOURN: M()TION by Commissioner Thomas, seconded by Commissioner Pruitt, to adjourn the meeting; The vote was caUed. On roll call, the vote stood: Commissioner Thomas --- Aye: Commissioner Whitt------ Absent: Commissioner Pruitt------ Aye: Commissioner Vowels --- Aye: Mayor Staton ----- Aye: WITHOUT OBJECTION, Mayor Staton declared the Meeting adjourned at approximately 4:35 p.m. ATTEST: Bradley S. Staton, Mayor July 25, 2023 Maree Collins, CKMC City Clerk  113 CITY OF HENDERSON - RECORD BOOK Record ofMinutes of A Special Called Meeting on July 11, 2023 A special called meeting of the Board of Commissioners of the City of Henderson, Kentucky, was held on Tuesday, July 11, 2023, at 1:30 p.m., prevailing time, in the third floor Assembly Room located in the Municipal Center Building at 222 First Street, Henderson, Kentucky. There were present Mayor Bradley S. Staton presiding: PRESENT: Commissioner Robert N. Pruitt, Sr. Commissioner Austin P. Vowels Commissioner Rodney Thomas ABSENT: Commissioner Nicholas E. Whitt ALSO PRESENT: Mrs. Dawn Kelsey, City Attorney Ms. Maree Collins, City Clerk Mrs. Connie Galloway, Human Resources Director Ms. Lennett Fox, Comi Reporter Mr. Briscoe Edwards, Police Officer ALSO IN ATTENDANCE: were Mr. Shelton, .the Respondent in this disciplinary hearing who was represented Wade, and Police Chief Sean McKinney with counsel for the City, Mr. MAREE COLLJNS, City Cler~;read special called 1111eting notice indicating that the purpose of this called meeting is to ~,duct a hearingt,.at may ~ult in the discipline or removal of an employee pursuant to the provi~ions of KRS 61.31:t)(l.)(f), MA YQ~STATON alltlO!lll~d thar~·:PJ'9Ceeding is being taped and that the purpose of this called:~~ing is to hear and ~ide disciptmary charges of Police Chief Sean McKinney dated J:u®'.21, 2023 concerning Poli~()fficer Cameron Shelton. <)j. ~·...,•.•;;..•--------- DA WNICijLSEY, City Attoru~y, stated that pursuant to KRS 15.520(k) Officer Shelton had the option to request by writingt~ee (3) days before the hearing to have the hearing open to the public. Officer Shelton did request to have the hearing open to the public; therefore, this Police Disciplinmy Hearing closed to the public upon a proper motion being passed. EXECUTIVE SESSION: "Personnel- Hearing" MOTION by Commissioner Thomas, seconded by Commissioner Vowels, and pursuant to the provisions of KRS 61.810(1)(£) that the Board of Commissioners go into Executive Session for the purpose of conducting a hearing which might result in the discipline, or removal of an individual employee. The vote was called. On roll call, the vote stood. Commissioner Pruitt------ Aye: Commissioner Vowels --- Aye: Commissioner Whitt------ Absent: Commissioner Thomas--- Aye: Mayor Staton ----- Aye: WHEREUPON, Mayor Staton declared the Board adjourned into Executive Session and asked that any attendees and/or witnesses leave the hearing room.  114 CITY OF HENDERSON - RECORD BOOK Record ofMinutes of A Special Called Meeting on July 11, 2023 EXECUTIVE SESSION: "Personnel Deliberation" MOTION by Commissioner Pruitt, seconded by Commissioner Vowels, and pursuant to the provisions of KRS 61.810( 1)( f) that the Board of Commissioners go into Executive Session for the purpose of deliberations which might result in the discipline, or removal of an individual employee. The vote was called. On roll call, the vote stood. Commissioner Pruitt------ Aye: Commissioner Vowels --- Aye: Commissioner Whitt------ Absent: Commissioner Thomas--- Aye: Mayor Staton ----- Aye: WHEREUPON, Mayor Staton declared the Board adjourned for deliberations. MEETING RECONVENED: MOTION by Commissioner Pruitt, seconded by .<!2~missioner ThQtllaS, the Board of Commissioners reconvened into regular session. · The vote was called. On roll call, the vote stood, Commissioner Pruitt------ Aye: Com!llissioner Vowels:,-:-- Aye: Commissioner Whitt------ Absent; Comrrii$S:ioner Thomas,;~.. Aye: Mayor Stat~~ ----- · RESOLUTION NO. 46-23~•··•··.>··. RESOLUTIO:N.~l)OPTING FlN,PlNGS OF FACT, CONCLUSIONS OF LAW AND JUDGMENT I~~ISCIP[;l:N1\:1\Y CASij()F CITY OF HENDERSON, KENTUCKY VS. OFFICER CAMERON SHELTO~. RESULI'IN.G IN THE TERMINATION OF CAMERON SHELTON< '., ',. ' 1\4~111:P~ by Commissioner ¥f:>Wels, seconded by Commissioner Pruitt, to adopt the resolution an.d,,~ched Findings of F~ Conclusions of Law and .Judgment in the disciplinary case of the Cityjflcli,':nderson, Kentt1.~Y vs. Police Officer Cameron Shelton . .vote wascalled. On roll call, the vote stood: Commissioner.Pruitt------ Aye: Commissioner Vowels --- Aye: Commissioner Whitt------ Absent: Commissioner Thomas--- Aye: Mayor Staton ----- Aye: WHEREUPON, Mayor Staton declared the resolution adopted, affixed his signature and the date thereto, and ordered that the same be recorded. /s/ Bradley S. Staton Bradley S. Staton, Mayor ATTEST: July 11, 2023 Maree Collins, CKMC, City Clerk  115 CITY OF HENDERSON - RECORD BOOK Record ofMinutes of A Special Called Meeting on July 11, 2023 MEETING ADJOURN: MOTION by Commissioner Pruitt, seconded by Commissioner Thomas, to adjourn the meeting. The vote was called. On roll call, the vote stood: Commissioner Pruitt------ Aye: Commissioner Vowels --- Aye: Commissioner Whitt------ Absent: Commissioner Thomas--- Aye: Mayor Staton ----- Aye: WITHOUT OBJECTION, Mayor Staton declared the Meeting adjourned at approximately 4: 10 p.m. BradleyS,<S~on, Mayor July 25, 2023 ATTEST: Maree Collins, CKMC City Clerk 116 CITY OF HENDERSON - RECORD BOOK Record of Minutes of A Regular Meeting on July 11, 2023 A meeting of the Board of Commissioners of the City of Henderson, Kentucky, was held on Tuesday, July 11, 2023, at 4:20 p.m., prevailing time, (immediately following the special called disciplinary hearing) 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 STATON led the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance to our American Flag. There were present Mayor Bradley S. Staton presiding: PRESENT: Commissioner Robert N. Pruitt, Sr. Commissioner Nicholas E. Whitt (Via Zoom Panelist) Commissioner Austin P. Vowels Commissioner Rodney Thomas ALSO PRESENT: Mr. William L. "Buzzy" Newman, Jr., City Man~er Mrs. Dawn Kelsey, City Attorney Ms. Maree Collins, City Clerk Mrs. Holli Blanford, Public Information Officer Mrs. Connie Galloway, Human Resources Director Mr. Sean McKinney, Police Chief Mr. Travis Owens, Assistant IT Director Mr. Victor Carson, IT Network AdminjJtiator I Mr. Wesley Gower, IT Programmer An~!yst Mrs. Monessa Brooks Bard Mrs. Kristie Randolph Mr. Briscoe Edwards, Police read the Consent Agenda. June 11~2023, Regular Meeting June 22/2023 Called Work Session/Inner City Improvement Plan Progress Reports Resolutions:: -23: Resolution Increasing Salary of City Manager By Percent (2%) Effective July 1, 2023 Res. 36 -23: Resolution Approving Agreement With the Henderson City-County Airport Board Allocating $172,230.00 for Airport Services and Authorizing Mayor to Execute Agreement Res. 37 -23: Resolution Approving Agreement With the Henderson, Kentucky Chamber of Commerce, Downtown Henderson Partnership Committee Allocating $46,000.00 for Services in Support of Downtown Henderson and Authorizing Mayor to Execute Agreement Res. 38 -23: Resolution Approving Agreement With Henderson Economic Development Allocating $60,000.00 for Services and Authorizing Mayor to Execute Agreement Res. 39 -23: Resolution Authorizing Funding for Henderson- Henderson County Planning Commission in the Amount of $416,371.00  117 CITY OF HENDERSON - RECORD BOOK Record of Minutes of A Regular Meeting on July 11, 2023 Res. 40 -23: Resolution Authorizing Funding for City-County Human Rights Commission in the Amount of $42,949.00 Res. 41 -23: Resolution Approving Community Development Block Grant Subrecipient Agreement With the Father Bradley Shelter for Women and Children, Inc. (SWC) Res. 42 -23: Resolution Approving Agreement and Statement of Affiliation Between the Henderson City/County Rescue Squad, Inc., the City of Henderson, the County Of Henderson, and Henderson Emergency Management Res. 43 -23: Resolution Approving a Second Addendum to the Interlocal Agreement Between Daviess County Fiscal Court and the City of Henderson for Solid Waste Disposal Res. 44 -23: Resolution Approving Memorandum of Understanding Between the City of Henderson and The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, Department Highways, Including a Temporary Easement, for the Ky 812 Bridge Project at North Fork Canoe Creek MOTION by Commissioner Pruitt, seconded by Commissioner Vowels, to approve the items on the Consent Agenda as presented. The vote was called. On rollcall, thevotestood: Commissioner Pruitt------ Aye: Corn~'nissioneirY~:wels --- Aye: Commissioner Whitt---::-~ Aye: Commissioner Thomas--- Aye: Mayor Staton ---..:.. Aye: WHEREUPON, Mayor Statoudeclared the consentagenda items approved. Isl Bradley S. Staton Bradley S. Staton, Mayor ATTEST: July 11, 2023 M<tte¢Collins, CKMC, Cit)" Clerk _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ STATON recused hln1Self from voting on this item and requested that MAYOR """"""~J.."" take over Mayoral duties as he excused himself from the dais. RESOLUTIONNO. 45-23: RESOLUTION APPROVING MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY AND HENDBR$0N TOURIST COMMISSION REGARDING PERSONNEL FOR THE HENDERSON WELCOME CENTER GALLERY 101 MOTION by Commissioner Thomas, seconded by Commissioner Pruitt, to approve the Memorandum of Understanding with the Henderson Tourist Commission for Fiscal Year 2024 funding of personnel for the Henderson Welcome Center Gallery 101. The vote was called. On roll call, the vote stood: Commissioner Pruitt------ Aye: Commissioner Vowels --- Aye: Commissioner Whitt------ Aye: Commissioner Thomas--- Aye: Mayor Staton ----- Abstain: WHEREUPON, Mayor Staton declared the consent agenda items approved. Isl Bradley S. Staton Bradley S. Staton, Mayor ATTEST: July 11, 2023 Maree Collins, CKMC, City Clerk _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ 118 CITY OF HENDERSON - RECORD BOOK Record of Minutes of A Regular Meeting on July 11, 2023 CITY MANAGER'S REPORT: "Rezoning #1146- 307 Center Street" WILLIAM L. "BUZZY" NEWMAN, Jr., City Manager, reported that the Planning Commission has acted upon the request for rezoning for the property located at 307 Center Street, containing approximately 1.25 acres from Medium Density Residential District (R-2) to Central Business District (CBD) for the purpose of consolidation, after conducting public hearings and producing findings of fact at the called July 5, 2023, meeting. The Zoning Map Amendments shall become final on Thursday, July 27, 2023, unless an aggrieved paiiy or the Board of Commissioners files written notice with the Planning Commission within the allotted twenty-one-day time period to have the Board of Commissioners make the final decision. The deadline for filing written notice is July 26, 2023. WILLIAM L. "BUZZY" NEWMAN, Jr., City Managl3r, rep01ied that the City had received notification from Manuel Ball, Jagoe Homes VP ofLand,, requesting a 90-day extension on the land purchase contract due to complications causing delays in the design phase of the project. The delays are in part due to drainage issues and new llS. Army Corp of Engineers Regulations that have not been clarified at this time. · MOTION by Commissioner Thomas, seconded by C:~mmi~ioner Vowels, to approve the 90-day extension of the land purchase contract due in part to drainag~jssues and new U.S. Army Corp of Engineers Regulations that have not been cla1-itiedat this time. The vote was called. On roilcall, the:v~testood: Commissioner Pruitt------ Aye: · CorpmissionefVp~els --- Aye: Commissioner Whitt----:":' .t\ye: CgmmissionerTMmas--- Aye: M~yi;ir Staton ---,Abstain: CITY ATIQR.l>f~V'S&f:POR'f:~l;oning .. . . . . . Ordinance Review Distilleries'" DA VIN KELSEY, City .A#,orney, reported the City had received a request from the developersofthe proposed business\o be located.at the current HMPL site to add the definition ofDistil~;.md to add Distilleries asaConditional Uses in the Central Business District. :· ·.··.· / MOfI~Nby Commissioner J;omas, seconded by Commissioner Pruitt to forward the proposed ordinance.changes to the Pl~ning Commission to conduct a public hearing and make recommendation. Thev()tewas called. On roll call, the vote stood: Commissioner Pruitt------ Aye: Commissioner Vowels --- Aye: Commissioner Whitt------ Aye: Commissioner Thomas--- Aye: Mayor Staton ----- Abstain: EXECUTIVE SESSION: "Personnel" MOTION by Commissioner Thomas, seconded by Commissioner Vowels, that the Board of Commissioners go into Executive Session pursuant to the provisions ofKRS 61.SlO(l)(f) for the purpose of discussion which might lead to the dismissal of an individual employee. The vote was called. On roll call, the vote stood. Commissioner Pruitt------ Aye: Commissioner Vowels --- Aye: Commissioner Whitt------ Aye: Commissioner Thomas--- Aye: Mayor Staton ----- Aye:  119 CITY OF HENDERSON - RECORD BOOK Record of Minutes of A Regular Meeting on July 11, 2023 WHEREUPON, Mayor Staton declared the Board adjourned into Executive Session. MEETING RECONVENED: MOTION by Commissioner Pruitt, seconded by Commissioner Thomas, that the Board of Commissioners reconvene into regular session. The vote was called. On roll call, the vote stood: Commissioner Pruitt------ Aye: Commissioner Vowels --- Aye: Commissioner Whitt------ Aye: Commissioner Thomas--- Aye: Mayor Staton ----- Aye: WHEREUPON, Mayor Staton reconvened the Board.intoregu.lar session. RESOLUTION NO. 47-23: RESOLUTION TERMINATING EMPLOYMENTCO~'TRACT OF HEATH COX BY MUTUAL AGREEMENT MOTION by Commissioner Thomas, secondeq by Commissioner Pruitt, to approve the termination of the Employment Contract of Heath Cox by ·Mutual Agreement - Separation and Waiver Agreement to be presented at a future meeting. · The vote was called. Onroll call, ibe vote~~: Commissioner Pruitt--~:-...;. A.ye: CQmmission~Vowels --- Aye: Commissioner Whitt~ : Aye: Commis,1,i.o~ Thomas--- Aye: Ma.y9t Staton ----- A}'.e; WHER,ijUPON, MayOJ'Staton decl~.the consent agenda items approved. ·- ·· Isl Bradley S. Staton Bradley S. Staton, Mayor A.t'!J:;.S T: July 11, 2023 M~,~<Jllins, CKMC, City Clede _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ MEETINQ ADJOURN: MOTION by ,.A111u1u:,,~,,v;1.:1i;:;1 Thomas, seconded by Commissioner Vowels, to adjourn the meeting. The vote was called. On roll call, the vote stood: Commissioner Pruitt------ Aye: Commissioner Vowels --- Aye: Commissioner Whitt------ Aye: Commissioner Thomas--- Aye: Mayor Staton ----- Aye: WITHOUT OBJECTION, Mayor Staton declared the Meeting adjourned at approximately 4:52 p.m. ATTEST: Bradley S. Staton, Mayor July 25, 2023 Maree Collins, CKMC City Clerk  City Commission Memorandum 23-158 July 18, 2023 TO: Mayor Steve Austin and the Board of Commissioners FROM: William L. "Buzzy" Newman, Jr. City Manager /<.4-N SUBJECT: Ordinance Amending Chapter 8 - Cemeteries An item for the agenda of the Tuesday, July 25, 2023, meeting is first reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 8 - Cemeteries, Article I - In General, Section 8-3 Rules and Regulations of the Code of Ordinances. It is necessary to revise Sec. 8-3, Rules and Regulations, of Chapter 8, Cemeteries, to add the holidays Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Good Friday, Easter, Juneteenth, and Veteran's Day as days in which no burials or crypt openings/closings will be allowed in city cemeteries in order to align with the operations of the Parks, Recreation and Cemeteries Department and City of Henderson observed holidays; and to prohibit the scattering of human cremains (ashes) in city cemeteries. Your approval of the attached ordinance is requested. c: Dawn Kelsey Trace Stevens  Parks, Recreation and Cemeteries Memorandum 23-13 Monday, July 17, 2023 TO: William L. "Buzzy" Newman, City Manager FROM: Trace Stevens, CPRP, Parks, Recreation and Cemeteries Director SUBJECT: Cemetery Ordinance Review I would like to recommend the following changes to Section 8 of the City of Henderson Code of Ordinances that cover public cemeteries. The changes are meant to address the additional holidays provided to city of Henderson Employees and the scattering of human cremains (ashes) in public cemeteries. The first proposed change would change ordinance section 8-3-(17). It would add the newly granted additional holidays to the ordinance as days that the city does not bury. It brings cemetery operations in line with the operations of the rest of the Parks and Recreation Department and City of Henderson. This change would add Veteran's Day, Juneteenth, Good Friday, and Martin Luther King Jr. Day as days that the cemetery does not bury. The day after Thanksgiving and Christmas Eve remain available for burial. The second proposed change would affect Ordinance 8-3 (19). It would add phrasing that human cremains (ashes) may not be scattered in public cemeteries. fraceSt6ens Enclosures: Proposed Ordinance Sec 8 c: Dawn Kelsey  ORDINANCE NO. --- ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 8-CEMETERIES, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF HENDERSON SUMMARY: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 8-CEMETERIES, ARTICLE I-IN GENERAL, SEC. 8-3.-RULES AND REGULATIONS, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF HENDERSON WHEREAS, it is necessary to revise Sec. 8-3, Rules and regulations, of Chapter 8, Cemeteries, to add the holidays Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Good Friday, Easter, Juneteenth, and Veteran's Day as days in which no burials or crypt openings or closing will be allowed in city cemeteries in order to align with the operations of the Parks, Recreation and Cemeteries Department and City of Henderson observed holidays; and WHEREAS, the City of Henderson also desires to revise Sec. 8-3, Rules and regulations, of Chapter 8, Cemeteries, to prohibit the scattering of human cremains (ashes) in city cemeteries. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City of Henderson, Kentucky, that Chapter 8-Cemeteries, Article I-In General, Sec. 8-3.-Rules and regulations, of the Code of Ordinances of The City of Henderson is hereby amended, a copy of which is attached at Exhibit "A", and can be found in the office of the city clerk. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed and superseded to the extent of such conflict. The ordinance shall become effective upon legal adoption. On first reading of the foregoing ordinance, it was moved by Commissioner _ __, seconded by Commissioner _ __, that the ordinance be adopted on its first reading. On roll call the vote stood: Commissioner Pruitt: Commissioner Thomas: - - - Commissioner Whitt: Mayor Staton: Commissioner Vowels: WHEREUPON, Mayor Staton 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: _ _ _ __ FIRST READ: _ _ __ SECOND READ: _ _ __ ORDINANCE NO.  ORDINANCE NO. CONT.) WHEREUPON, the vote was called, on roll call the vote stood: Commissioner Pruitt: Commissioner Thomas: - - - Commissioner Whitt: Mayor Staton: Commissioner Vowels: WHEREUPON, Mayor Staton declared the ordinance adopted, affixed his signature and the date and ordered it be recorded. Bradley S. Staton, Mayor Date: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ ATTEST: By:------------ Dawn Kelsey, City Attorney 2 ORDINANCE NO.  - CODE OF ORDINANCES Chapter 8 - CEMETERIES ARTICLE I. IN GENERAL Sec. 8-3. Rules and regulations. The following rules and regulations shall apply to the use and maintenance of the municipal cemeteries: (1) All funeral processions shall follow the route indicated by the director of parks, recreation and cemeteries or their designee. All vehicles in such procession shall follow the route taken by the front of the procession and upon leaving the cemetery shall take such route as will enable them to leave without driving over, upon or across any cemetery lots. (2) Funeral directors and those in charge of all funeral processions shall be under the direct control of the director of parks, recreation and cemeteries or their designee, until the burial is over and the funeral procession has passed out of the gates of the cemetery. (3) Should there be any special instructions or wishes in reference to conducting or arrangement of interment, it shall be the duty of the funeral director or the person in charge to make such wishes known to the director of parks, recreation and cemeteries or their designee before the burial service, and it shall be the duty of the director of parks, recreation and cemeteries to conform to all reasonable requests thus made. (4) All interments shall be under the direction of the director of parks, recreation and cemeteries or their designee, and no other person in charge of any funeral shall assume direction of the cemetery employees. (5) The director of parks, recreation and cemeteries or their designee, shall receive all funeral processions at the gate or office and direct the funeral director, or those in charge of such funeral, to the grave, and the director or their designee shall remain in charge of the burial services until the grave is fully rounded up and finished. (6) No disinterment or removal of a body will be allowed or permitted without an order in writing from some duly authorized person. (7) Any person desiring to permit the interment on his lot of a body other than a member of his own family, must give a written permit for the same signed by the lot owner or by his legal representative, and the transfer of lots or parts of lots to a third party must be reported in writing at the office of the city clerk for record, signed as above stated, and witnessed, before such third party will be allowed or permitted to use the same. (8) No person shall hunt, drive or chase any game or bird within the enclosure of a municipal cemetery, or shoot any fireworks therein, or ride or drive upon, over or across any lot, section or grave, or ride or drive therein faster than a walk, or hitch or fasten any horse or other animal to any tree or fence, or deface, pencil, mark, desecrate or otherwise defile or injure any monument, tomb or grave stone, or injure, deface or destroy any tree, shrub, flower or plant thereon, or leave open any gate of the cemetery; provided, however, that a regularly organized military escort, either of the state or the United States, may discharge firearms within the grounds of the cemetery as part of a funeral or memorial service, upon advance permission from the director of parks, recreation and cemeteries. It shall be unlawful for children under twelve (12) years of age unaccompanied by their parents or guardians or other grown person, who will be responsible for their conduct, to enter the cemetery at any time. (9) No person, other than a cemetery employee in the discharge of his duties, shall ride a bicycle off of the paved roadways in a municipal cemetery. EXHIBIT"A" (10) No person, except the director of parks, recreation and cemeteries or an employee of the cemetery under the direction of the director, shall make any interment of any kind within the grounds of the cemetery. (11) No fence of any kind shall be erected for the purpose of enclosing any lot in the cemetery, nor shall any gate, post railing, cha in, iron rod, wall or hedge be placed around any lot or grave. All corner stones and copings shall be set so that the top shall be flush and even w ith the surface of the ground. Whenever a grade is established for any lot or grave, no one will be allowed to change it without the consent of the director of parks, recreation, and cemeteries. (12) The director of parks, recreation and cemeteries shall have power to regulate and prohibit the planting of any trees and shrubs in the cemetery, and shall also have the right to regulate the placing of articles on graves, and to prohibit altogether the placing of all articles on graves and lots except flowers. No person shall plant any tree or shrub in the cemetery without the consent of the director. Persons who desire to take any bulb, plant, shrub or flower from any lot or grave, may be permitted to do so only with the consent of the director. (13) No person shall convey any refreshments into or upon the grounds of the cemetery with the intention of picnicking therein, and no intoxicated person shall enter the cemetery. Any person disturbing the quiet and good order of the cemetery, either by making a noise or by any boisterous or improper conduct, shall be ejected from the grounds at any time and shall be deemed guilty of a breach of the peace. {14) Heavily laden teams, trucks or other veh icles shall not enter the grounds while the same are in soft condition; and when monuments or other material enter the grounds, same shall be accompanied by workmen who shall erect or otherwise dispose of them without delay. All the material left over after the erection of any monument or other tomb or grave stone, shall be disposed of according to the directions of the director of parks, recreation and cemeteries. Foundations for large monuments shall be inspected and approved by the director of parks, recreation and cemeteries or their designee, and persons engaged in erecting monuments or other structures shall not scatter their material over adjoining lots, nor leave material on the grounds longer than is absolutely necessary, and they shall lay plank on the ground on or over which heavy material is to be moved, so as not to disfigure or tear up the ground. Wo rkmen engaged in the erection of a monument or other structure in the vicinity of a burial shall suspend their labor during the religious service respecting the same, and during the burial, and the cutting of stone in sections where grass is to be cut is hereby proh ibited. (15) Owners of lots shall keep the same, together with all monuments, corner stores and copings or other improvements of any sort situated thereon, in good order and repair. On failure of the owner so to do, t he director of parks, recreation and cemeteries shall cause the same to be done at the owner's expense, after ninety (90) days' notice to such owner, and such cost or expense may be recovered from such owner in any court of competent jurisdiction. (16) The public visitation hours of cemeteries are sunrise to sunset. (17) No burials or crypt openings/closings will be allowed in cemeteries after 4 :00 p.m. nor at anytime on the following days: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King. Jr. Day, Good Friday. Easter, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day. Thanksgiving, and Christmas; and provided further that cremain services shall not be allowed on Sunday. (18) Funeral directors must give at least twenty-four (24) hours' notice before interment or disinterment in cemeteries unless religious observance dictates a shorter period of time. (19) Only human remains may be interred or entombed in city cemeteries. The scattering of human cremains (ashes) in the cemetery is prohibited .  City Commission Memorandum 23-160 July 19, 2023 TO: Mayor Bradley S. Staton and the Board of Commissioners FROM: William L. "Buzzy" Newman, Jr., City Manager f;,6/LJ SUBJECT: City Manager's Report I. Vision Plan Update Holli Blanford, Public Information Officer, will be in attendance to give a brief update on the Vision Plan. II. Lateral Incentive Pay Program for Police Department c: Holli Blanford Sean McKinney CW) N 0 N I Ill =c Q a. :::, z C ...I a. z 0 --"' > BACKGROUND PROGRESS TO DATE: The following pages include the 72 different big ideas that were outlined in Vision Henderson when it was originally adopted in 2015. Each of these ideas relate one of five goals, including: RIVERFRONT & DOWNTOWN • Riverfront & Downtown Engagement • Community Investment 12 BIG IDEAS COMPLETED • Community Viability • Access & Mobility • Landmarking & Sense of Place COMMUNITY INVESTMENT As of 2023, 25 of these big ideas have been completed. 6 BIG IDEAS COMPLETED 2023-2024 Focus To continue Henderson's work towards implementing the remaining 75 big ideas, local stakeholders have identified the following high- COMMUNITY VIABILITY priority strategies to be pursued in 2023 and 2024: • Boutique Hotel 3 BIG IDEAS COMPLETED • Transient Docks/Marina • Audubon Park Enhancements • East End Reinvestment - Commercial and Housing ACCESS & MOBILITY • Additional Entertainment Options - Targeted at Youth, Young 0 BIG IDEAS COMPLETED Adults & Families • Skilled Workforce Attraction and Training • Planned Development around l-69 Corridor/Interchanges LANDMARKING & SENSE OF PLACE • US-41 Functional Improvements • US-41 Enhancements 4 BIG IDEAS COMPLETED  s BIG IDEAS The City is now leasing the Imperial parking lot on Water Street and using Additional Downtown Parking (Parking Garage) it for additional public parking spaces. Alcohol Permits For Events Amphitheater / Outdoor Performance Space (Amphitheater/Stage Built In) • Arts Education Center & Gallery Gallery 101 (a collaboration between OVAL & the Henderson Tourist Commission) was opened on November 5th, 2021. 1be Henderson Flash (member of the Ohio Valley League, a wooden bar Atkinson Park Expanded Programming summer league) have renovated Park Field and use ii as their home field. For a downtown hotel to be successful, there needs to Hotel feasibility study was completed by Hunden Strategic Partner that be more parking available and incentives should be • • Boutique Hotel (Boutique Hotel) recommended the Soaper Building (located al 136 Second Street) be redeveloped into a SO-room boutique hotel. Increased conversations have started on finding a prospective developer. offered for renovating exissting structures to offset costs of development. Another issue that would need to be addressed is lod in for future construction workers. The Henderson Chamber of Commerce's Downtown Committee is Dog Park exploring a second location for a dog park in downtown Henderson . The Downtown Henderson Partnership and the Henderson Chamber of Commerce merged effective April 1, 2022. All downtown programming • Downtown Events & Programming In Progress is now under the umbrella of The Chamber; they hired an Events & Communications Coordinator to oversee events. Two new events have been added: Margarita Crawl and Juneteenth. In May 2022, it was announced that a downtown building would Downtown Living Options: Condos / Lofts / Residential • Infill In Progress be renovated into 16 luxury waterfront condos called The Imperial. Construction continues to renovate the former medical office building into 2023. Downtown Trolley (Trolley) Current discussions on rebranding the city busses (not started) . Ordinance has been passed and the boundaries have been set. Chamber Entertainment & Arts District (Arts District) is working to schedule the first event and the City is waiting for the participating restaurant and bars to return their agreements. A new events space is in discussion but working on determining a possible • Events Center (Events Center) location. Hospital Engagement With Riverfront Deaconess merge is complete. Hospital received first ever "K grade from Leapfrog Hospital / Health Services Facilities Hospita l Safety Grade in November 2021 and has continued to be successful. Main Street Tree Planting (Trees) Extension Service Tree Plan is being put into action. In January, Henderson Distilling Co, LLC announced plans to open Micro Brewery I Distillery (Distillery on Bourbon Trail) distillery in current HMPL building on Water Street. Plans to be in operation by late summer of 2024. Promenade / Boardwalk  BIG IDEAS • Redevelopment Opportunities Restaurants & Retail (Retail Options) Riverfront Gateway / Landmark Feature Light poles have been installed. Riverwalk Trail Extension Seasonal Ice Skating Rink In Progress Vendor previously used sold ice rink we helped promote. After the completion of the feasibility study, the two greatest factors that need to be addressed for accomplishing this big • • Transient Docks Marina (Transient Dock) I In Progress Feasibility study completed . idea are the cost of completing the project and coordination with the Army Corps of Engineers. With a new event center being built, providing enough public parking is also essential.  @BIG IDEAS New grain elevator being installed on 3 acres at the Riverport; $35 million capital investment, 12 news jobs, offers updated technology and Agricultural Investment In Progress will help with traffic on South Main Street. Chamber held a Farmer's Sound Off in 2023 and brought together policymakers and farmers. Camping grounds have reopened. Currently in the planning stages for With the new entrance to the park, the city should explore • Audubon Park Enhancement In Progress larger enhancements to the park. options for new campgrounds near the new entrance. No additional conversations after construction of playgrounds in Disabled Youth Playground Newman Park & Central Park Projects coming to completion in 2023 will be The Vault (downtown events center), The Imperial (16 luxury waterfront condos in renovated Downtown Investment In Progress downtown office building). Hotel feasibility study has been completed and conversations about finding a prospective developer have increased. The City has announced a $1.7 million project called "I nner City Committees have been formed and a key to success on this Improvement Plan" that has brought together East End residents, project is to not lose mome ntum over this multi -year effort. East End Reinvestment - Commercial & • • Housing In Progress businesses, and other stakeholders to focus on live areas: Blight/ Affordable Housing, Beautification/Special Projects, Economic For larger projects and programs that are part of this big idea, securing funding sources for long-term sustainability Development, and Infrastructure. are also a key issue. The City has announced a $1.7 million project called "Inner City Improvement Plan" that has brought together East End residents, East End Reinvestment - Youth Facilities businesses, and other stakeholders to focus on live areas: Blight/ Affordable Housing, Beautification/Special Projects, Economic Development, and Infrastructure. • Expanded Library Library construction has been completed. Health Facilities Nu Works continues to provide services to the community. 75% complete as new apartments are being created and a new housing HIP District Reinvestment In Progress development was recently announced. No current activity on Borax Drive, Pratt Paper has been announced Industrial Park Expansion In Progress and is under roof with opening date on the horizon, and a PD! grant is funding enhancements for over 100 acres in the park. Infrastructure Enhancements • Long-Term & Managed Utilities New & Renovated Educational Buildings & • Facilities New Jefferson Elementary School opened in August 2022 for first classes  0 BIG IDEAS 11,e City has announced a $1. 7 million project called "Inner City Improvement Plan" that has brought together East End residents, Neighborhood Initiatives & Investment In Progress businesses, and other stakeholders to focus on five areas: Blight/ Affordable Housing, Beautification/Special Projects, Economic Development, and Infrastructure. Construction to begin on new Station One in 2024 and two other New Fire Station In Progress stations need significant renovations. New Single-Family Residential Development In Progress Jagoe development with over 300 homes announced & Infill Park Facilities Expansion & Improvements In Progress Construction has started on the sports complex located on Airline Road Public Facilities & Spaces At Riverfront Public Safety Upgrades In Progress Senior Living Options Homeplace of Henderson has opened and is serving the community. Utilities & Infrastructure At 1-69 Interchanges Currently working with KYTC to finalize designs and utility needs for In Progress interchange For Desired Growth • Youth Sports Complex (Sports Complex) In Progress Construction has started on the sports complex located on Airline Road  BIG IDEAS Potential projects include reimagining Atkinson Park and the Municipal Golf Course, working towards identifying and New downtown festival: Summerfest, programming at • • Additional Entertainment Options - Targeted at Youth, Young Adults & Families In Progress HCPL is booming, and the entertainment district has been finalized. filling regional gaps in entertainment and recreation options for youth, exploring options to attractive or encourage a play cafe or other family-friendly options, and developing a teen-friendly space that is safe. Additional Public Safety Training In Progress Additional Senior Center Programming The Chamber Ag Committee is having on-going Agri-Tourism Marketing & Promotion In Progress discussions on how to best promote agriculture in our community. Henderson Christian Community Outreach has finished At-Risk Population Support Services In Progress the construction on their new building and is operating as normal. Attendance for after school program increased 148% in 2023. Completed the Diapers to Diplomas pipeline with Audubon Kids Zone In Progress addition of the Strong Starts (0-5 yrs) and Teen Scene programs. Camping grounds have reopened. Currently in the Advocacy For Expanded Facilities At State Park In Progress planning stages for larger enhancements to the park. Communication Clearinghouse To Coordinate & Advocate For • Activities More user-friendly Community Calendar relaunched The Downtown Henderson Partnership and the Henderson Chamber of Commerce merged effective Downtown Events & Programming (See Riverfront & Downtown April I, 2022. All downtown programming is now under In Progress the umbrella of The Chamber; they hired an Events & Engagement Theme) Communications Coordinator to oversee events. Two new events have been added: Margarita Crawl and Juneteenth. Environmental Programming & Education for All Ages In Progress Expanded Higher Education Programs In Progress Expanded Arts In The Community In Progress FAME program is continuously marketed to high school students. Henderson Economic Development has plans Expanded High School Educational Opportunities In Progress to expand their current marketing campaign to students upon graduation from high school Library expa nsion is complete. Hiring staff members Expanded Library Services & Programming dedicated to expanding and maintaining programs. Programming is booming.  BIG IDEAS Expanded Festival / Events Programming & Volunteerism In Progress New festivals: Juneteenth, Summerfest Increased Healthcare Options In Progress Henderson Leadership Initiative group from Class of Increased Participation In Civic Groups & Volunteer 2021 created a database for volunteers in the community. In Progress Project was to be housed at Volunteer & Information Organizations Center. Public Communication & Outreach The East End Committee has started working on absentee Regulations For Rentals & Absentee Landlords landlord issues. Boys & Girls Club renovating old armory building to allow Service & Activity Organizations For Youth In Progress for more after school clubs Henderson Economic Development has created and implemented an I I-month talent attraction campaign that • • Skilled Workforce Attraction & Training In Progress has currently (March 2023) reached over 800,000 people. It focuses on the Nashville and Atlanta areas. • Small Business Funding & Start-Up/ Entrepreneur Support In Progress HEAT lab has closed. Construction has started on the sports complex located on Sports Programming For Youth In Progress Airline Road Streamlined Development Process To Be Business Friendly & In Progress Easil Understood The Chamber has created a Diversity, Equity & Inclusion committee to create a DEi statement for the organization and to create programs that will reach URMs. Some Support of Diversity & Disadvantaged In Progress programs already exist: Juneteenth celebration, Day of the Dead celebration. There is also a partnership with Matthew 25's Pride committee to ensure all people are included in community events. Jagoe has announced a 300 home housing development. Sustainability Programs In Progress '!he Imperial is being renovated into 16 luxury waterfront condos. The Diabetes Coa lition in co njunction with the He nderso n County Cooperative Extension Service's Family & Wellness Programming & Education To Encourage Healthy Consumer Sciences continues to offer healthy living In Progress progra1ns for the community. The programs are held at Lifestyles HCPL, the Extension Office, HCCO, and other locations around the community. During the Covid- 19 pandemic, a chalk-art wellness trail was organized.  BIG IDEAS Private company now owns the train depot and renovations are taking 2nd Street Functional Improvements In Progress place. Between May 2024 and August 2025, three new roundabouts will be added. Evansville MPO Transportation Improvement In Progress Project is underway. New left turn at 12th and Green. Pro·ects (TIP) Green Street Functional Improvements Henderson Area Rapid Transit (Hart) Ex ansion Improved Roadway Lighting In Progress All city streets have received updated lighting including HWY 41 Increased Ohio River Access & Water Taxi In Progress Local Roadway Projects - Per Current Ohio Drive project is complete, Watson Lane right of way phase, Wathen In Progress Lane construction to begin in late 2023 Transportation Plan Key focuses on this project are beautification • Planned Development Around 1-69 Corridor • / Interchanges In Progress Project is underway improvcements. mitigating lloddplain challenges, and managing future developable land with the removal of the 2084 Loop. There is a new statewide port study that needs to be reviewed to understand Port Growth & Development its relevance to Henderson. Safer Access To State Park Entrance In Progress The project is currently in the planning stages. • Sidewalk Program In Progress Exploring options to develop an impact fee for new development that will go towards funding sidewalks. • Trail & Bicycle Network & Connections In Progress Transportation Share Programs In Progress Major challenges that will need to be addressed in this effort Watson Lane right of way phase, Wathen Lane construction to begin in late include the high cost of expanding utility access through the • • US 41 Functional Improvements In Progress 2023 area, coordination with KYTC, and keeping the twin bridges in serv ice.  BIG IDEAS • 2nd Street Enhancements Accent Lighting On Railroad Bridge & US 41 Brid e Arborist / Urban Forestry Initiative Gallery 101 has opened, continue to advocate for the restaurant tax • Arts & Music Destination with 2024 looking promising, new mural on Tomblinson Funeral Home and another on Shields law firm , Beaven Art Gallery opened at HCPL Continue to use Discover Your Nature brand guidelines to enhance Branding & Community Image the image of the community. Tourism continues to promote the Park as a local attraction. It was Ellis Park Promotion In Progress purchased by Churchill Downs in September 2022. Expanded Wayfinding Signage (Wayfinding) In Progress Gateway Enhancements At Community • Entrances & Destinations Lights installed . • Green Street Enhancements In Progress This project is in the works . Henderson Economic Development has created and implemented Market Community to Attract Residents & an 11-month talent attraction campaign that has currently (March In Progress 2023) reached over 800,000 people. It focuses on the Nashville and Workers Atlanta areas . Preservation & Enhancement of Views & Vistas Two new mu rals; Tomblinson Funeral Home & Shield law firm. New Public Art Initiative "selfie sign" installed on Henderson riverfront. Spring Garden Cemetery Promotion Henderson should explore policies for regulating the • US 41 Enhancements placement of utilities in the right-of-way and consider incentives to install new power lines underground. US 60 Enhancements [n 2024, Henderson Tourist Commission to launch hospitality Welcoming, Southern Atmosphere To In Progress training focused around Henderson area. New event, Hospitality Visitors & Newcomers Breakfast to take place in May 2023.  UPCOMING BOARD APPOINTMENTS BOARD EXPIRATION DATE TERM PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION Current Term Expires Term Rev. Anthony Anguish 09/14/2023 4-Year Donna Spencer 09/14/2023 4-Year HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION Current Term Expires Term Dr. Michelle Chappell 09/17/2023 3-Year Ginger Stovall 09/17/2023 3-Year MUNICIPAL HOUSING COMMISSION Current Term Expires Term Nibby Priest 09/30/2023 4-Year BOARD OF OCCUPATIONAL LICENSE APPEALS Current Term Expires Term Alternate Member (Vacant-former member moved out of town) 3-Year Meeting: 07/25/2023