Board of Commissioners Meetings
Regular MeetingHenderson, KY · December 28, 2023
Minutes
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Record of Minutes of A Special Called Meeting on December 28, 2023
A special called meeting of the Board of Commissioners of the City of Henderson,
Kentucky, was held on Thursday, December 28, 2023, at 11:30 a.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 Nicholas E. Whitt
Commissioner Austin P. Vowels
Commissioner Rodney Thomas
Commissioner Robert N. Pruitt, Sr.
ALSO PRESENT:
Mr. William L. “Buzzy” Newman, Jr., City Manager
Mrs. Dawn Kelsey, City Attorney
Ms. Maree Collins, City Clerk
Mrs. Holli Blanford, Public Information Officer
Mr. Robert Gunter, Finance Director
Ms. Chelsea Mills, Finance Director
Mrs. Dawn Winn, Assistant Finance Director
Mr. Sean McKinney, Police Chief
Mr. Robert Shoultz, Deputy Police Chief
Mr. Sam Lingerfelt, Safety & Training Coordinator
Mr. Bill Raleigh, IT Support Specialist
Mr. Wesley Gower, IT Programmer/Analyst
Mr. Mac Neel, Alexander Thompson Arnold PLLC
Mr. Briscoe Edwards, Police Officer
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MAYOR STATON and the Commissioners welcomed the newly appointed Chelsea
Mills as Finance Director.
CHELSEA MILLS, Finance Director, indicated that she is excited to be here and to have
the opportunity to learn from Robert before he leaves.
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PRESENTATION: “City of Henderson Report on Audited Financial Statements for
Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2023”
MAC NEEL, Alexander Thompson Arnold PLLC, presented an overview of the FY 2023
Annual Comprehensive Financial Report including the processes for internal and external Initial
Risk Assessment. The City received a ‘clean’ opinion of the financial statements. Mr. Neel
expressed his appreciation to Finance Director Robert Gunter and his staff for the work they do.
MOTION by Commissioner Whitt, seconded by Commissioner Thomas, to accept the
findings of the Audited Financial Statements for Fiscal Year ended June 30, 2023, as presented.
The vote was called. On roll call, the vote stood:
Commissioner Whitt ------ Aye: Commissioner Thomas --- Aye:
Commissioner Vowels --- Aye: Commissioner Pruitt ------ Aye:
Mayor Staton ----- Aye:
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MINUTES: December 12, 2023, Regular Meeting
December 12, 2023 Called Work Session
MOTION by Commissioner Thomas, seconded by Commissioner Whitt, to approve the
Minutes as presented.
The vote was called. On roll call, the vote stood:
Commissioner Whitt ------ Aye: Commissioner Thomas --- Aye:
Commissioner Vowels --- Aye: Commissioner Pruitt ------ Aye:
Mayor Staton ----- Aye:
WHEREUPON, Mayor Staton declared the Minutes approved.
/s/ Bradley S. Staton
Bradley S. Staton, Mayor
ATTEST: December 28, 2023
Maree Collins, CKMC, City Clerk ________________________
BOARD/COMMISSION RE-APPOINTMENT: “City/County Airport Board”
William Freitag – Term to Expire January 05, 2024
MOTION by Commissioner Thomas, seconded by Commissioner Pruitt, upon
recommendation of Mayor Staton, to re-appoint, jointly with the Henderson County Fiscal Court,
William Freitag to a four-year term on the City/County Airport Board. Said term to expire
January 05, 2028.
The vote was called. On roll call, the vote stood:
Commissioner Whitt ------ Aye: Commissioner Thomas --- Aye:
Commissioner Vowels --- Aye: Commissioner Pruitt ------ Aye:
Mayor Staton ----- Aye:
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BOARD/COMMISSION RE-APPOINTMENT: “City/County Airport Board”
Richard Wham – Term to Expire January 05, 2024
MOTION by Commissioner Thomas, seconded by Commissioner Vowels, upon
recommendation of Mayor Staton, to re-appoint, jointly with the Henderson County Fiscal Court,
Richard Wham to a four-year term on the City/County Airport Board. Said term to expire
January 05, 2028.
The vote was called. On roll call, the vote stood:
Commissioner Whitt ------ Aye: Commissioner Thomas --- Aye:
Commissioner Vowels --- Aye: Commissioner Pruitt ------ Aye:
Mayor Staton ----- Aye:
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EXECUTIVE SESSION: “Litigation and Real Property”
MOTION by Commissioner Thomas, seconded by Commissioner Pruitt, that the Board
of Commissioners go into Executive Session pursuant to KRS 61.810(1)(c) for discussion of
proposed or pending litigation on behalf of the City of Henderson and pursuant to KRS
61.810(b) for the discussion of the sale of real property in the vicinity of U.S. Highway 60 West
and Old Corydon Road.
The vote was called.
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On roll call, the vote stood.
Commissioner Whitt ------ Aye: Commissioner Thomas --- Aye:
Commissioner Vowels --- Aye: Commissioner Pruitt ------ Aye:
Mayor Staton ----- Aye:
WHEREUPON, Mayor Staton declared the Board adjourned into Executive Session.
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MEETING RECONVENED:
MOTION by Commissioner Thomas, seconded by Commissioner Whitt, that the Board
of Commissioners reconvene into regular session.
The vote was called. On roll call, the vote stood:
Commissioner Whitt ------ Aye: Commissioner Thomas --- Aye:
Commissioner Vowels --- Aye: Commissioner Pruitt ------ Aye:
Mayor Staton ----- Aye:
WHEREUPON, Mayor Staton reconvened the Board into regular session.
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MUNICIPAL ORDER NO. 56-23:
MUNICIPAL ORDER APPROVING SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN
PATRICIA L. KUSHINO, BRETT KUSHINO, JO ANNE WILLIAMS AND MARY JANET
WILLIAMS (COLLECTIVELY “THE WILLIAMSES”); THE HENDERSON CITY-COUNTY
AIRPORT, CITY OF HENDERSON, HENDERSON COUNTY, ALLEN BENNETT IN HIS
OFFICIAL CAPACITY AS AIRPORT MANAGER, RUSSELL SIGHTS IN HIS OFFICIAL
CAPACITY AS CITY MANAGER (COLLECTIVELY “HENDERSON”); AND THE
FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION (“FAA”), MICHAEL G. WHITTAKER IN HIS
OFFICIAL CAPACITY AS ADMINISTRATOR OF THE FAA AND TOMMY DUPREE IN
HIS OFFICIAL CAPACITY AS MANAGER OF THE MEMPHIS AIRPORTS DISTRICT
OFFICE (COLLECTIVELY “THE FAA PARTIES”); AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF HENDERSON
MOTION by Commissioner Pruitt, seconded by Commissioner Thomas, to approve the
Settlement Agreement in order to resolve pending disputes between the parties. Except as noted,
this Agreement represents a full settlement and discharge of all claims that have been or could
have been presented by the Williamses against Henderson regarding a state eminent domain
action and against the FAA Parties regarding a federal action arising under the National
Environmental Policy Act involving the Henderson City-County Airport.
The vote was called. On roll call, the vote stood:
Commissioner Whitt ------ Aye: Commissioner Thomas --- Aye:
Commissioner Vowels --- Aye: Commissioner Pruitt ------ Aye:
Mayor Staton ----- Abstain:
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: December 28, 2023
Maree Collins, CKMC, City Clerk ________________________
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MEETING ADJOURN:
MOTION by Commissioner Thomas, seconded by Commissioner Pruitt, to adjourn the
meeting.
The vote was called. On roll call, the vote stood:
Commissioner Whitt ------ Aye: Commissioner Thomas --- Aye:
Commissioner Vowels --- Aye: Commissioner Pruitt ------ Aye:
Mayor Staton ----- Aye:
WITHOUT OBJECTION, Mayor Staton declared the Meeting adjourned at
approximately 1:05 p.m.
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ATTEST: Bradley S. Staton, Mayor
January 09, 2024
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Maree Collins, CKMC
Agenda
City of Henderson, Kentucky
NOTICE OF SPECIAL CALLED MEETING
FOR THURSDAY, DECEMBER 28, 2023
BEGINNING AT 12:00 P.M.
December 22, 2023
Commissioner Nicholas Whitt
Commissioner Austin P. Vowels
Commissioner Rodney Thomas
Commissioner Robert N. Pruitt, Sr.
Dear Board Members:
Please take notice that as Mayor of the City of Henderson, Kentucky, I hereby call a special called
meeting of the Board of Commissioners to be held on Thursday, December 28, 2023, at 12:00
p.m. with the primary location for this meeting 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
and Twitter.
This meeting will be conducted as a video teleconference meeting as allowed under KRS 61.826.
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. Presentation with Commission Action:
FY2023 City Audit Report
3. Minutes: December 12, 2023, Regular Meeting
December 12, 2023, Called Work Session
4. Executive Session: Pursuant to KRS 6l.810(l)(c) for discussion of proposed or pending
litigation on behalf of the City of Henderson and pursuant to KRS
61.81 0(b) for the discussion of the sale of real property in the vicinity
of U.S. Highway 60 West and Old Corydon Road.
Please mute or turn off all cell phones for the duration of this meeting.
5. Appointments: See Board Appointment Sheet
6. Adjournment:
Respectfully,
Bradley S. Staton, Mayor
A copy of the foregoing notice received, and service thereof waived this 28 th day of December
2023.
Commissioner Nicholas Whitt
Commissioner Austin P. Vowels
Commissioner Rodney Thomas
Commissioner Robert N. Pruitt, Sr.
Please mute or tum off all cell phones for the duration of this meeting.
City Commission Memorandum
23-268
December 22, 2023
TO: Mayor Bradley S. Staton and the Board of Commissioners
FROM: William L. "Buzzy" Newman, Jr., City Manager /lt]AJ
SUBJECT: Presentation with Commission Action
An item scheduled under the Presentations section of the December 28, 2023, called
meeting agenda is as follows:
I. FY2023 City Audit Report with Commission Action
Mr. Robert Gunter, Finance Director, and Mr. Malcolm (Mac) E. Neel, III,
Alexander Thompson Arnold CP As, will be in attendance to present the
Independent Auditor's Report for the year ended June 30, 2023.
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Record of Minutes of A Regular Meeling 0 11 December 12. 2023
A meeting of the Board or Commissioners of the Cit) of I lenderson. Kcmucky. 1rns held
on Tuesda). Deern1bcr 12. 2023. at 3:00 p.m .. prevailing time. in th..: third tloor Assembly Room
of the Municipal Center. 222 First Street. I lenderson. Kentucky. designated as the primary
location for this \'idco teleconference meeting allowed under K RS 61.826.
MAYOR STATON led the recitation of'the Pledge of Allegiance to our American Flag.
There were present Mayor Bradlc) S. Staton presiding:
PRESENT:
Commissioner Nicholas 1-:. Whill
Commissioner Austin P. Vowels
Commissioner Rodnc) Thomas
ABSENT :
Commissioner Robert N. Pruitt. Sr.
ALSO PRESENT:
Mr. William L. "Bu7..Z) .. Newman. Jr.. Cit) Manager
Mrs. Da\l n Kelsey. Cit) A Uorne)
Ms. Maree Collins. City Clerk
Mrs. Holli Blanford. Public Information Officer
Mr. Robc11 Gunter. Finance Director
Mrs. Da11n Winn. Assistant Finance Director
Mr. Scan McKinnC). Pol ice Chief
Mr. Robert Shoultz. Deputy Police Chief
\llr. Rrian Williams. Public Works Director
Mr. Danzcll Caner. Sanitation Worker
l'vlr. Trace Stevens. Parks. Recreation and Cemeteries Director
Ms. Jordan Webb. Emergency Communications Director
Mrs. Karla Beckgerd, Human Resources Specialist
Ms. Karen Price. Benefits Coordinator
Mr. Josh Di xon. Fire Chief
Mr. Sam Lingerfelt. Safety & Training Coordinator
Mrs. Kelley Vannussum. Utility Billing Supervisor
Mrs. Susan Bryant. Re1·cnue Supervisor
Mrs. Donna Madden. Executive Assistant
Mr. Travis Owens. Assistant IT Director
Mr. 13ill Raleigh, IT Support Specialist
Mr. Wesley Gower, IT Programmer Anal) s1
Mr. D11 ighl Williams
Mr. Eames! Green
Ms. Donna Spencer. Parks & Recreation Commission
Dr. Melanie Lee. Parks & Recreation Commission
Rev. Charles Johnson. Henderson Cit:, /Counl~ I fuman Rights Executive Director
Mr. Vince Tweddell. Publisher/Editor. the 1-!cndcrsonian
Mr. James Ellio11. Police Oflicer
A PPEARANCE OF CITIZEN:
EARNEST GREEN. 1626 Old Madison\'illc Road. I lenderson. Kentucky. requested that
the limited time parking ordinan1:e be expanded to residential areas. with an exception for those
associated specifically with the property. lo allo\1 residents to be able 10 park in front of' their
0\\11 property. I le indicated that he owns rental property on Loch Street and a neighbor has
sci era I I chicles that arc parked blocking acc..:ss 10 those that Iii c in the area.
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Record of Minutes of A Rco ular Meeting on December 12. 2023
PRESENTATION: ··Ne" Employee Recognition··
The Public Works director 13RIAN WILLIA:-.IS introduced the new Public Works
Ocpa11mcnt cmplc>) cc. l 'pon recommendation of the Cit) Manager:
DanLcll Carter. Sanitation Worker.
T he BOARD OF COl'vlMISSIONERS 11clcomcd our nc" team member for employment
"ith the C ity of I lcndcrson.
PRESENTATION: ··Parks & Recreation Commission Request - Master Plan··
TRACL STEVENS. Parks. Recreation and Cemi:tcries Director. introduced Parks and
Recreation Commission members Donna Spencer and Dr. Melanie Lee.
DOJ\NA SPENCER. Parks and Recreation Commission member, explained the request
to hire a consultant to create the first-ever Parks and Recreation Department Master Plan 10 Se!'\ c
as the beginning ofa 10-ycar plan.
DR. MELANIE LEE. Parks and Recreation Commission member. reported that the
Master Plan 11ould include imcntory of facilities and equipment, programming. capital
replacement and management for all parks and recreation facilities .
TR/\CE STEVENS Parh. Recreation and Cemeteries Director. indicated that ha, ing a
Master Plan would be useful to lead us into the future.
M INUTES: \io,·embcr 28, 2023, Regular Meeting
MOTION by Commissioner Thomas, seconded by Commissioner Whin. to appro, c the
Minutes as presented.
The vote was called. On roll call. the vote stood:
Commissioner Whill----- A) c: Commissioner Thomas--- A~ c:
Commissioner Vowels --- A) c: Commissioner Pru ill------ Absent:
Mayor Staton ----- A) c:
WI I ERUJP(N, Mayor Staton declared the Minutes apprO\ed.
I sl Bradle, S. Staton
Bradley S. Staton. Ma) or
ATrEST: December 12. 2023
Maree Collins. CKMC. Cit) Clerk _ _ _ _ _ __ _ __
ORDINANCE NO. 31-23: SECOND READ
ORDINANCE CLOSING PUl3LIC RIGllT-OF-WA Y -- 540 SECOND STREE'l
AN ORDINANCE CLOSING PUBLIC RIGIIT-OF-WAY Wll lCll IS
APPROX IMATF:l.Y 3.788 TOTAi. SQUARE FEET OF UNIMPROVED ALLEYWAY
LOCATED AT Tl IE BACK OF 540 SECOND STREET IN T l IE CITY OF I IENDl i RSON
AND RUl\1NING 13ETWEEN N. ADAMS STREET TOWARDS N. INGRAM STREET.
MINUS A 100 FOOT SECTION TllAT IS TO REMAI N OPEN COM ING fROM N. INGRAM
STRl ~t::T
MOTION b) Commissioner Thomas. seconded b) Commi ssioner Whitt. that the
ordinance be adopted.
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Record of Minutes of A Renular Meeting- 011 December 12. 2023
On roll call. Ihc ,otc stood:
Commissioner Whitt------ J\)e: Commissioncr Thomas--- J\)c:
Commissioner \'owels --- A) c: Commissioner Pruitt------ J\hscnt:
Mayor Stalon ----- J\yc:
WIIEREUPON. Ma)or Staton declared the ordinance adoptcd. arti"ed his signa1urc and
the date 1hereto and ordered that the same he recorded.
Isl Bradlc\ S. Staton
Bradle) S. Staton. Mayor
J\TI EST: December 12. 2023
Maree Collins. CKMC. Cit) Clerk _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
ORDINANCE NO. 32-23: SECOND REJ\D
ORDINANCE /\MENDING CIIAPTER 17-PARKS AND RECREATION R[LATING
TO CLOSl:--J(i l"IMl-:S
AN ORDINANCE /\MENDING Cl IAPTl::R 17-PARKS AND RECREATION.
ARTICLI-: I - IN GEN IC: R/\L. ESTABI.ISIIING CLOSING TIMES FOR CERTAIN CITY
PARKS BY ADDING SEC. I7-7-CLOSING T IMES FOR REV. ANTHONY BROOKS PARK.
COMMUNITY PARK. I::AST END PARK. KIMMEL PARK. AND Pl./\ YGROUNDS IN ALL
CITY PARKS EXCEPT DURING SPECI .1\L EVENTS. OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES
OF Tl IE CITY OF I I ENDERSON
MOTION b) Commissioner Whitt. seconded by Commissioner Thomas. tha1 the
ordinance he adopted.
The vote was called. On roll call. the , ote stood:
Commissioner Whitt---- A) c: Commissioner Thomas--- Aye:
Commissioner Vowels --- Aye: Commissioner Pruitt------ Absent:
Mayor Staton ----- Aye:
WI IEREUPON. Mayor Staton declared the ordinance adopted. affixed his signature and
the date thereto and ordered that the same be reeordcd.
/s/ Bradlcv S. Staton
Brad le) S. Staton. lv1a) or
ATTEST: Oeccmhcr 12. 2023
Maree Collins, CKMC. City Clerk _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
ORDINANCE NO. 35-23: SECOND READ
ORDINANCE AMENDTNG THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP
AN ORDINANCF. AMENDING TIIE OFFICIAi. ZONING MAP OF TIIE CITY OF
111:NDERSON l3Y REZONING PROPERTI ES I.OCATlil) I ' TIIE CITY OF IIENDl::RSON
ATON. WATER (PIO 11 1-8-3-4). 422 N. WATl-:R STREET (PID # 1-8-3-5), AND 100 FIFTI!
STREET (PID # 1-8-3-6). CONTAINING Al'l'ROXIMATEL Y 2.16 ACRES: APPi.iC.ANTS
REQUEST A ZONING CHANGE/MAP AMENDMENT FROM RIVERFRONT-2 (RF-2 ) TO
CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT tCBD) \VITI I A GRAP! IIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN
(\-IOTION b) Commissioner Thomas. seconded hy Commissioner Vowels. that the
ordinance be adopted.
The vote \\as called. On roll call. the ,ote stood :
Commissioner Whitt------ J\yc: Commissioner Thomas--- Aye:
Commissioner Vm,cls --- J\yc: Commissioner Pruitt-·---- Absent:
Mayor Staton ----- A) e:
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Record of Minutes of A Regular Meeting on December 12. 2023
WIIEREUPON. Ma)Or Stuton dedarcd the ordinance adopted. affixed his signature and
the date thereto and ordered that the same be recorded.
Isl Bradle, S. Staton
Bradley S. Staton. Mayor
AJTEST: December 12. 2023
Maree Collins. CKMC'. City Clerk._ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
RI-:SOL lJTION NO. 59-23:
RESOL UTIO).J TO SF:T TIIE P/\ YMEN"I SCIILDULE 01· TIIE POLICE L/\Tt:RAI.
I IIRE EXPERIENCE RECOGNITION I'/\ Y
MOTION b) Commis~ioner Whitt. seconded by Commissioner Thomas. to approve the
adoption of the payment schedule for the Police Lateral I lire Lxpericncc Recogni tion Pa) plan
that \\as included in a previous l'ay Plan ordinance.
The vote was called. On roll call. the vote stood:
Commissioner Whitt ------ /\ye: Commissioner Thomas--- Aye:
Commissioner Vowels --- Aye: Commissioner Pruitt------ Absent:
Ma) or Staton ----· /\ ye:
WI IEREUPON. Mayor Staton declared the resolution adopted. a11ixed his signature and
the date thereto. and ordered that the same he recorded.
Isl Bradlev S. Staton
13radlcy S. Staton. Mayor
1\Tf EST: December 12. 2023
Maree Collin~. CKMC. City Clerk _ _ _ __ _ _ __ _
RESOLUTION NO. 60-23:
RESOLUTION APPROVING A GREEMENT AND ST/\TEMENT OF AFFII.IATION
BETWIJ:N Tl IE HENDERSON CITY/COUNTY RESCUE SQUAD. INC.. Tl IE CITY OF
HENDERSON, THF. COUNTY OF I !ENDERSON. /\ND I IENDERSON EMERGENCY
M/\N/\GI-:MENT
MOTION b) Commissioner Vowels. seconded b) Commissioner Thomas. to approve the
Agreement and Statement of Affiliation with the llenderson Cily/Count) Rescue Squad. Inc. for
calendar) car 2024.
The rnte was called. On roll call. lhe vote slood:
Commissioner Whill ------ /\)e: Commissioner Thomas--- Aye:
Commissioner Vcmel s --- Aye: Commissioner Pruitt------ Absent:
Mayor Staton ----· A) c:
WI IEREUl'ON. Mayor Staton declared the resolution adopted. affixed his signature and
the date thereto. and ordered that the same be recorded.
Isl 13radle, S. Staton
13radlc) S. Staton. Mayor
/\ !TEST: December I 2. 2023
Maree Collins. CKMC. City Clerk _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
CITY Mt\N/\GER ·s REPORT: ··t?e::oning /! 115 7 17-19 South Main Street ..
WILLIAM L. --13uz7_y .. NEWMA).J. Jr.. City Manager. reponed that the Planning
Commission has a('ted upon the request for rezoning for the property located at 1749 South Main
Street. containing approximately 5.25 acres. from Riverfront-4 (RF-4) to !',,tedium Density
Residential (R-2) for the purpose of constructing a single- family residence. after conducting a
public hearing and producing findings of fact al lhc December 5. 2023. meeting. The Zoning
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Record of Mi11111es of A Regular M eeting on December 12. 2023
Map Amendment shall become final on Wedncsda). December 27. 2023. unless an aggric\'cd
part~ or the Board of Commissioners files "ritten notice with the Planning Commission \I ithin
the allotted twClll)-onc-day time period to have the Board or Commissioners make the linal
decision. The deadline for Ii ling 1Hit1en notice is December 26. 2023.
··Re:oning ;: 1158 2-129 Higlm ay 60 l:"ast ll"ilh a Re,·ised Graphic Derelopmem l'/011··
WILLIAM L. ··Buzzy·· l\'EWM/\N . .Ir.. City Manager. rcponcd that the Pl anning
Commission has acted upon the request for rezoning for the propcny located at 2429 I lighwa)
60 East. containing approxirnatdy 0.742 acres. to amend the Dc\clopmcnt Plan originally
showing two small storage buildings al the rear of the lot to the /\mended Development Plan
sho\1 ing a new 4.100 square foot outdoor storage building and a new 11.900 square foot clim:nc-
controlled storage building. after conducting a publ ic hearing and producing findings of fact at
the December 5. 2023. meeting. The Zoning Map t\mcndment shall become final on
Wcdnl·sday. December 27. 2023. unless an aggrieved party or the Board of Commissioners files
writlen notice with the Planning Commission within the allotted twenty-one-day time period to
have the Board of Commi ssioners make the final decision. The deadline for filing written notice
is December 26. 2023.
··Flock ramera Upda1e··
SE/\N MCKINNEY. Police Chic[ gave a brief update on the Flock Camera System
indicating that the cameras do not show the driver. The system only focuses on the make and
I) pc of\ chicle. color and I iccnsc plate. Chief McKinney reported that the system has had 66 hits
since February 2 I. 2023 and has m ·cr 2,900 cameras currently accessible S) stem wide. Chief
McKinnc) stressed the importance of continuing to expand the local system.
CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT: ··Proposed Zoning Ordinance Re, icw - Shipping
Containers..
DAWN KELSEY. City /\ttomcy, presented a proposed 7oning ordinance amendment to
add the definitions of residential and commercial shipping containers. In KcntuCk). any
shipping container to be used as ei ther residential or commercial facili ties will ha\"C to ha\·e a
licensed Kentucky Professional Engineer approve the plan. Staff is proposing that residential use
would fit best in R-MI I. Manufactured }Jome District and commercial use as a conditional use in
Gl3 -Gcneral Business, H-C Highway Commercial. Jill' I lcnderson Innovative l'lanning and
CBD Central Business District.
CO.'v!MISS!ONER THOMAS asl-.ed about use as a storage container.
DAWN KELSl ·: Y. City i\ttornc). indicated that staff had not round anything on the use
as a storage facilit). but \,ould look lurther and bring any findings for"ard al a later date.
MOTION by Commissioner Thomas. seconded b) Commissioner Whitt to forward the
proposed ordinance changes to the Planning Commission to conduct a public hearing and make
recommendation.
The vote was called. On roll call. the I otc stood:
Comm i ssioner Whitt------ /\ye: Commissioner Thomas--- Aye:
Commi ssioner V011"els --- /\ye: Commissioner Pruitt------ /\bscnt:
Mayor Staton ----- A) e:
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Record (?( Minutes o.f A Regular Meeting 0 11 December 12. 2023
EXECUTIVlc SESSION: ··Personnel ..
MOTION by Commissioner Thomas. seconded by Commissioner Whitt. that the Uoard
or Commissioners go into E:-.ceuli\ c Session pursuant to KRS 61.810( I )( I) for the purpo~e of
discussions which might lead to the appointment of an employee or employees.
The \ 'Otc was called. On roll call. the\ Ole stood.
Commissioner Whill------ A)c: Co111mi~sioncr Thomas--- /\ye:
Commissioner Vowels --- Aye: Commissioner Pruill------ 1\bsent:
M :J) or Staton ----- A) e:
WI IEREUl'ON. Mayor Staton declared the Board adjoumed into Exeeuth c Session.
MEETING RECONVENED:
MOTION b) Commissioner Wh itt. seconded by Commissioner Thomas. that the Board
of Commissioners reconvene into regular session.
The \ ote \\ as called. On rol I call. the\ ote stood:
Commissioner Whin------ A) c: Commissioner Thomas--- /\ye:
Commissioner Vowels --- Aye: Commissioner Pruitt------ Absent:
Ma) ur Staton ----- Aye:
WI IEREUl'ON. Ma) ur Staton rccon\ cned the Board into regular session.
MUN ICIPAi. ORDER NO. 55-23:
M UNICIPAL ORDER APPROVING APl'OINTM l~NT OF CHU .SEA MILLS /\S
FINANCE D IRECTOR: AND /\ UT I IORIZING MAYOR TO EXFCUTE EMPLOYMENT
AGREEMENT ON BEi IAI.P OF CITY
MOTION by Commissioner Thomas. seconded b) Commissioner Whitt. to approve the
appointment of Chelsea Mills as Finance Director. This appointment is in accordance \\'ith the
City' s succession planning for the retirement of Finance D irector Robert Gunter in Februai')
2024.
The vote was cal led . On roll call. the· \'Ole stood:
Commissioner Whitt------ A) e: Commissioner Thomas--- Aye:
Commissioner Vowel s --- A) c: Commissioner Pruitt------ ,'\bscnt:
Mayor Staton ----- A) c:
WHEREU PON. ivla)or Staton declared the municipal order adopted. affhed his
signature and the date thereto. and ordered that the same be recorded.
/ s/ Bradlev S. Staton
Bradley S. Staton, Ma) or
ATTEST: December 12. 2023
Maree Collins. CKMC. Cit) Clerk _ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ __
MEETING ADJOURN:
MOTION b) Commissioner Whitt. seconded b) Commissioner Thomas. to adjourn the
meeting.
The vote \las called.
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Record r!f .\!inures <if A Re 0 ular Meeting on December 12. 2023
On roll cull. lhe, ole stood:
Commissioner Whitt ------ /\ye: Commis~ioncr l'homa~ --- /\) c:
Commissioner Vo\\cls --- /\)e: Comm issioner Pruitt------ /\hsenl:
l\1a) or Slaton ----- A~ e:
\V ITIIOIJT OBJECTION. Ma~ or Staton declared the Meeting adjourned at
appro:-.imatcl~ -t: 17 p.m.
/\TfEST: Bradley S. Staton. Ma~ or
December 22. 2023
Maree Collins. CKMC
Cit) Cler~
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CITY OF HENDERSON - RECORD BOOK
Record of ,\/i11111e.1· of Called Work Session .\ leering on December 12. 2023
A Special Called Work Session oft he 13oard of Commissioners of the City o f I lcndcrson.
Kentucky. \\as held on Tuesda). IJcccmbcr 12. 2023. at 4:20 p.m. (immediate!) following the
Board of Com111issioners meeting). pre, ailing ti111e. in the third-noor assembly roo111 . 222 First
Street. llendcrson. Kentu cky.
There 11crc present Mayor UradlC) S. Slaton. prc~iding:
PRESENT:
Co111miss ioner N icholas E. \Vhi11
Commissioner Austin P. Vowels
Commissioner Rodney Thomas
Al3SENT:
Co111miss ioner Robt:11 N . Pruit!. S r.
CITY STAl'F MEMBERS included: William L. --Buzz)" Newman. Jr.. Cit) Manager;
Dawn Kelsey. City Attorney: Maree Collins. Cit, Clerk; I lolli Blanford. Public Information
Officer: Josh Di.\on. Fire Chic!': Scan McKinney. Police Chief; Roben Shoultz. Deputy Police
Chief: Trace Stevens. Parks. Recreation & Cemeteries Director; Bill Raleigh. IT Support
Specialist: Wesley Gower. IT Programmer Anal~ st: and James Ell ion. Police Officer.
ALSO PRESENT: Ste, c O(1ld. Count) Allorne): Herbie MeK1.:c. Commonwealth
A11orne): Brittney Smith: Bobbi Jo Marx: Nivca Caner; Dwight Williams; Abby Dixon; Tammy
Sutton: Ma11hcw Reynolds: Reverend Charles Johnson: Lisa Fulkerson; and Vince Tweddell.
Publ isher/Editor. the Hcndersonian.
Tl II•: FOi.i.OWiNG l\GENDA ITEMS WERE DISCUSSED:
I NNER CITY IMPROVEMENT PLAN PROPOSED PROJECTS
FINAL VOTE AN D BU DGET
MAYOR STATON reponed on the final votes of the Inner City Improvement Plan
projects presented at the special called October work session. A total or nineteen projects 11crc
presented and voted on by allcndccs. Mayor Staton explained that the purp,)SC of this meeting is
to re, icw the propo~ed budgets for the various projects.
Inner City Improvement Plan Projects Final Vote
Project Name Committee Total Votes
Expansion of flock cameras Public Saf!ID' 86 $ 25,0Q.9.:,00
Home Gr ant Program Blight & Affordable Housing 81 $ 25,000.00
C:orlJ.!ll~ity _fu>ort Co'L~ BJ!all_tjfi~tion & Special ProJec;s 75 $ 25,000.00
H.E.R.O. Project Public Safety 69 s 2,500.00
Sidewal~s Jnfrastructure il $ 85,QQO.OQ.
Doorbell Cameras Public Safety 44 $ 5,000.00
Alley Improvements lnfoastructure 44 s lQ,QOO.QQ
Business Incentive Package Economic Development 38 s 15,000.00
Commun!tv.§!i:!l~n Be~',!tification_& Speci~I Proj eqs 29 s 2.~09~0
Inner City Fest ivals & Events Economic Development 24 s 15,000.00
InnerJ:!!Y DHP Conce_pt EconollJlc Development 18 $ 3S,000.00
Inner City Flower Pots Beaut ification & Special Projects 13 s 3,500.00
Smoke alarm~. P,ublic Safety 13 s
Affordable Internet Infrastructure 9 s 1,500.00
Bleacher ~~ting at.JFK B~tificatio_n & Spec_ial Projects 5 $ 15,000.00
Clay Street Corridor (Energy Efficiency) Blight & Affordable Housing 3 s 7,000.00
Co_!ll..{!!!!ni;y~ash Contafn~l Infrastructure 2 ~ 8,000.00
Tax Moratorium Economic Development $
s 300,000.00
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CITY OF HENDERSON - RECORD BOOK
Record of .\li11111es of Called Work Session .\feeti11g 011 December 12. 2023
DISCUSSION WAS HELD relating to the specifics of each project: the dollar amount
designated for each project: how important sidewalks arc for connccti,it:- for children walking to
and from school: that some of the infrastructure costs I\ ill be paid out of the Public Works
infrastructure/ maintenance accounts and or grant funding and be multi-phase/multi-year projects:
that possibl:- in the upcoming budget process matching funds for the capital infrastructure
projects could be incorporated: how the proposed budget wa~ based upon a combination of tht·
dollar amount requested and the tota l votes received: that more information and planning is
necessary for some of the projects. so those designated fund~ could be appropriated to other
projects lih· the 1-lome Grant Program in this lirst )Car: and that staff is \\'Orking on a link for the
website to track these projects and an app to repo11 al le: \\a)· and other issues that need attention.
It was suggested. without objection. that the $35.000.00 designated for an Inner Cit)
DII I' Concept and the S15.000.00 designated for .IFK BI cacher Seating be rcappropriated to the
sidewalk project for this first year. More information is necessal') on how to set up and
admini ster the Inner City DI IP Concept and the Jl'K Bleacher Scaling project is a much more
involved project that will need much more lunds - the requested amoum \\'as unknown and
11ould be looked at in the future.
NO FORMAL ACTION WAS TAKEN BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS.
MEl:TING AD.IOURN:
MOTION b~ Commissioner Thomas. seconded by Commissioner Whiti. to adjourn the
meeting.
The ,01e was called. On roll call, the vote stood:
Commissioner Whitt---- A)e: Commissioner Thomas--- A)e:
Commiss ioner Vowels -- A) e: Commissioner Pruitt------ Absent:
Mayor Staton ----- Aye:
Wl'I HOUT OBJECTION, Mayor Staton declared the Meeting adjourned at
approximately 5: 10 p.m.
Bradlc~ S. Staton. Mayor
ATTEST: December 22. 2023
Maree Collins. CK.MC
Cit) Clerk
UPCOMING
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