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242 CITY OF HENDERSON – RECORD BOOK Record of Minutes of A Special Called Meeting on December 10, 2024 A special called meeting of the Board of Commissioners of the City of Henderson, Kentucky, was held on Tuesday, December 10, 2024, at 3:00 p.m., prevailing time, at the Henderson Municipal Services Center (MSC) located at 1449 Corporate Court, Henderson, Kentucky. SANTA 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 Mr. Dylan Ward, Assistant City Manager Mrs. Holli Blanford, Public Relations Director Ms. Chelsea Mills, Finance Director Ms. Dawn Winn, Assistant Finance Director Ms. Jessa Brandon, City Clerk Mr. Josh Dixon, Fire Chief Mr. Casey Howard, Fire Lieutenant Mr. Matt Anderson, Fire Lieutenant Mr. Billy Bolin, Police Chief Mr. Robert “Bob” Shoultz, Deputy Police Chief Ms. Jordan Webb, Emergency Communications Director Mr. Ryan Walenga, Police Major Mr. Bill Russell, Police Lieutenant Ms. Wendy Sugg, Police Administrative Secretary Mr. Steve Davis, Codes Administrator Mr. Brian Williams, Public Works Director Mr. Trace Stevens, Parks & Recreation Director Mr. Chris Stachewicz, Parks & Recreation Super Intendent Ms. Megan McElfresh, Human Resources Director Ms. Karla Beckgerd, Human Resources Specialist Mr. Sam Lingerfelt, Safety & Training Coordinator Mr. Greg Nunn, IT Director Mr. Travis Owens, Assistant IT Director Mr. Tim Clayton, Gas System Director Mr. Aaron Calvert, Assistant Gas System Director Ms. Tammy, Human Resources Generalist Ms. Karen, Benefits Coordinator Ms. Regenia, Benefits Coordinator Mrs. Donna Madden, Executive Assistant Mr. James Gordon, Recreation Program Manager Mr. Mike Austin, D.B.A. Santa, H.A.R.T. Part-Time Bus Operator Ms. Beth Austin, Account Technician Senior Ms. Jamie Henry, Parks, Cemeteries, & Recreation, Custodial Worker Mr. Matthew Sternberg, Firefighter Ms. Elisabeth Earl, 911 Emergency Communications Officer Mr. Jason Cullum, Police Officer Mr. Christopher Robinson, Police Officer Mr. Logan Cobb, Police Officer Mr. William “Cooper” Quinn, Police Officer Mr. Robert “Colton” Edwards, Police Officer Mr. Lucius Lloyd, Police Officer Mr. Anthony Chastain, Police Officer  243 CITY OF HENDERSON – RECORD BOOK Record of Minutes of A Special Called Meeting on December 10, 2024 Mr. Justin Holbrook, Gas System Equipment Operator Mr. Devin Elder, Network Administrator II Mr. Victor Carson, IT Network Administrator I Mr. Brad Bickett, HMP&L General Manager Mr. Brian Hardesty, HMP&L Chief Technology Officer Mr. Bart Boles, HWU General Manager Mr. Preston Roberts, HWU Utility System Worker III Mr. Justin Pardue, HWU Utility System Worker I Mr. Todd Bowley, HWU Chief Financial Officer Mr. Paul Bird, Henderson Water & Sewer Commission Chairman Rev. Charles Johnson, Human Rights Commission Executive Director Ms. Clay Gillham, President, Henderson Chamber of Commerce Ms. Bobbi Jo Marx, AKZ Ms. Kacee Campbell, AKZ Mr. Jeff Jackson, Field & Main Ms. Emily Hurt, Henderson Public Library Ms. Danielle Anguish, Henderson Public Library Ms. Jean Carver, AKZ Mr. Dwight Williams Ms. Kelsey Hargis, Commissioner Elect Ms. Breasha Pruitt, Owner, Breasha Pruitt Elite Gymnastics Mrs. Lilly Pruitt Ms. Cathy Williams, Williams Rehabilitation Foundation Mr. Lindsey Williams, Musician Henderson County High School Choir Mr. Vince Tweddell, Publisher/Editor, the Hendersonian Mr. James Elliot, Police Officer ________________________ PRESENTATION: “HCHS Choir” LAURA STAFFELD, director of the Henderson County High School Choir, led the High School Choir in a performance of four Christmas Carols. ________________________ PRESENTATION: “Lindsey Williams” LINDSEY WILLIAMS, Local Musician, performed three Christmas Carols. ________________________ PRESENTATION: “New Employee Recognition” BART BOLES, HWU General Manager, introduced PRESTON ROBERTS, HWU Utility System Worker III, and JUSTIN PARDUE, HWU Utility System Worker I. TRACE STEVENS, Parks & Recreation Director, introduced JAMIE HENRY, Custodial Worker for Parks, Cemeteries, & Recreation. JOSH DIXON, fire chief, introduced MATTHEW STERNBERG, Firefighter. JORDAN WEBB, Emergency Communications Director, introduced ELISABETH EARL, 911 Emergency Communications Officer. BILLY BOLIN, Police Chief, introduced CHRISTOPHER ROBINSON, LOGAN COBB, WILLIAM “COOPER” QUINN, ROBERT “COLTON” EDWARDS, LUSCIOUS LLOYD, & ANTHONY CHASTAIN, Police Officers. TIM CLAYTON, Gas Systems Director, introduced JUSTIN HOLBROOK, Gas System Equipment Operator. 244 CITY OF HENDERSON – RECORD BOOK Record of Minutes of A Special Called Meeting on December 10, 2024 GREG NUNN, IT Director, introduced DEVIN ELDER, IT Network Administrator II. The BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS welcomed our new team members for employment with the City of Henderson. ________________________ PRESENTATION: “Community Spotlight” MAYOR STATON presented BREASHA PRUITT, the December Community Spotlight Award for her dedication to bettering the community by empowering youth to train, compete, and further develop themselves as young athletes without having to travel far away from home and sacrifice vital time with family, as she had to, early in her career. BREASHA PRUITT, Owner of Breasha Pruitt Elite Gymnastics, addressed the Commission to thank them for their recognition and expressed her love and gratitude for the Community of Henderson. ________________________ PRESENTATION: “HMP&L Fiber Rollout” BRIAN HARDESTY, Chief Technology Officer, presented a PowerPoint to share the progress of the Henderson Municipal Power & Light Fiber Rollout Project, which is expanding their fiberoptic internet network, previously exclusively offered to commercial customers, to serve residential customers as well, and will additionally encompass residential and business phones and managed network solutions. The presentation included a map of areas where residential fiber was currently available, as well as areas where it would be available at future dates. ________________________ PRESENTATION: "Henderson Water Utility Report on Audited Financial Statements for Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2024" TODD BOWLEY, Henderson Water Utility Chief Financial Officer, gave a brief summary of the Independent Auditor's Report that was completed for the City of Henderson Water and Sewer Commission. It was reported that the Henderson Water Utility had received an Unmodified Opinion, or a clean opinion, indicating that all internal controls were in place and all the financial statements are materially correct. MOTION by Commissioner Thomas, seconded by Commissioner Pruitt, to accept the Water and Sewer Commission, Henderson Water Utility Report on Audited Financial Statements for Fiscal Year ended June 30, 2024, 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: ________________________ APPEARANCE OF CITIZENS: REVEREND CHARLES JOHNSON, Human Rights Commission Executive Director, appeared before the commission to extend an open invitation and request the support of the Commission at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Celebration with guest speaker Mayor Stephanie Terry of Evansville, Indiana, held at the First Missionary Baptist Church at 20 S. Elm Street in Henderson at 3:00p.m. on January 12, 2025. ________________________  245 CITY OF HENDERSON – RECORD BOOK Record of Minutes of A Special Called Meeting on December 10, 2024 APPEARANCE OF CITIZENS: CATHY WILLIAMS, Williams Rehabilitation, addressed the commission to request assistance in the form of donations, monetary or otherwise, for the families her foundation assists, as she has received more requests from families needing Christmas assistance than she is currently able to provide for. MAYOR STATON clarified that due to the nature of the meeting, the Commission was unable to take formal action on this request; however, he suggested that Ms. Williams meet with him at a later time to be informed of the grant writing processes for local non-profits and how her organization could be included in that process next year. ________________________ PUBLIC HEARING: Proposed Water Rate Increase MAYOR STATON declared the Public Hearing on the proposed Water Rate Increase to order at approximately 3:52 p.m. and asked if there was anyone that would like to speak on the proposed rate schedule restructure. Hearing no public comments nor objections, Mayor Staton declared the Public Hearing closed at approximately 3:53 p.m. ________________________ APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA: MAYOR STATON asked the City Clerk to read the Consent Agenda. Minutes: November 19, 2024 Special Called Meeting November 19, 2024 Called Work Session November 21, 2024 Special Called Meeting Resolutions and Municipal Orders: Res. 62-24: Resolution Approving Human Resources Report Dated December 10, 2024 Res. 63-24: Resolution Approving First Amendment To The City Of Henderson Group Health Plan M.O. 96-24: Municipal Order Authorizing Submittal Of A Fiscal Year 2024 Assistance To Firefighters Grant To The U.S. Department Of Homeland Security/Federal Emergency Management Agency/Grant Programs Directorate In The Amount Of $132,000.00 To Fund Training And Education Opportunities And Purchase Equipment To Enhance Operational Efficiency, And Accepting Grant If Awarded; And Authorizing The Mayor To Execute All Necessary Documents M.O. 97-24: Municipal Order Amending Article 146-Nepotism, Article 224-Compensation, Article 246-Insurance & Cobra Benefits Continuation, Article 304-Sexual Harassment Policy, Article 305-Grievance Procedures, And Attachment A-Drug & Alcohol Policy-Addendum A & B, Of The City Of Henderson Employee Manual MOTION by Commissioner Vowels, seconded by Commissioner Pruitt, to approve the items on the Consent Agenda as presented. The vote was called. 246 CITY OF HENDERSON – RECORD BOOK Record of Minutes of A Special Called Meeting on December 10, 2024 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 consent agenda items approved. /s/ Bradley S. Staton Bradley S. Staton, Mayor ATTEST: December 10, 2024 Jessa Brandon, City Clerk________________________ ORDINANCE NO. 55-24: FIRST READ ORDINANCE ADOPTING CHARGES FOR WATER, WASTEWATER AND STORMWATER SERVICES AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE 10-18, AND ADOPTING NEW WATER, WASTEWATER, AND STORMWATER CHARGES TO BE EFFECTIVE ON JANUARY 1, 2025 WITH IMPLEMENTATION OF STORMWATER FIXED RATE INCREASE ON JANUARY 1, 2025, WATER FIXED RATE INCREASE ON JANUARY 1, 2026, AND WASTEWATER FIXED RATE INCREASE ON JANUARY 1, 2027 MOTION by Commissioner Thomas, seconded by Commissioner Vowels, that the ordinance be adopted. BART BOLES, General Manager of Henderson Water Utility, presented information regarding the functionality and service reach of Henderson Water Utility, including water quality standards, number of water treatment plants, number of wastewater treatment plants, and number of sewer pump stations all requiring costly maintenance. Mr. Boles continued by addressing the cost of operation required to maintain the water quality and upkeep the infrastructure, which has seen significant increase since the last rate increase requested, which was approved in 2019. He highlighted areas of focus where Henderson Water Utility would like to perform precautionary maintenance, due to the age of the infrastructure in those areas presenting risks of breakage. He brought attention to new EPA regulations, which would require a significant overhead cost in replacing piping. He also explained the current rate structure, and how the proposed increase would be in stages to lessen its impact on customers, while still enabling the Water Utility to maintain the quality of service necessary. DISCUSSION WAS HELD regarding the information presented. The commissioners each individually expressed their support of the increase, given the need presented which had also been further presented upon at a prior joint work session with the Water & Sewer Commission. 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 ordinance adopted on first reading and ordered that it be presented for a second reading at a meeting of the Board of Commissioners. ________________________  247 CITY OF HENDERSON – RECORD BOOK Record of Minutes of A Special Called Meeting on December 10, 2024 ORDINANCE NO. 56-24: FIRST READ ORDINANCE AMENDING JOB CLASSIFICATIONS AND PAY PLAN AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AMENDMENT TO JOB CLASSIFICATIONS AND PAY PLAN BY CREATING THE POSITION OF PAYABLES LEAD MOTION by Commissioner Thomas, seconded by Commissioner Whitt, that the ordinance be adopted. 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 ordinance adopted on first reading and ordered that it be presented for a second reading at a meeting of the Board of Commissioners. ________________________ ORDINANCE NO. 57-24: FIRST READ ORDINANCE AMENDING PORTION OF CITY OF HENDERSON FY 2025 BUDGET & APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE AMENDING CITY OF HENDERSON BUDGETED POSITIONS AND JOB CLASSIFICATIONS OF THE 2024-2025 BUDGET FOR CERTAIN NON- HAZARDOUS POSITIONS IN THE FINANCE DEPARTMENT MOTION by Commissioner Vowels, seconded by Commissioner Pruitt, that the ordinance be adopted. 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 ordinance adopted on first reading and ordered that it be presented for a second reading at a meeting of the Board of Commissioners. ________________________ ORDINANCE NO. 58-24: FIRST READ ORDINANCE AWARDING CABLE FRANCHISE TO SPECTRUM MID-AMERICA, LLC AN ORDINANCE AWARDING A NON-EXCLUSIVE FRANCHISE FOR A TERM OF TEN (10) YEARS FOR A CABLE SYSTEM WITHIN THE CONFINES OF THE CITY OF HENDERSON, KENTUCKY TO SPECTRUM MID-AMERICA, LLC, LOCALLY KNOWN AS SPECTRUM, WHICH IS REFERRED TO HEREIN AS “CHARTER.” MOTION by Commissioner Thomas, seconded by Commissioner Whitt, that the ordinance be adopted. 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 ordinance adopted on first reading and ordered that it be presented for a second reading at a meeting of the Board of Commissioners. ________________________ 248 CITY OF HENDERSON – RECORD BOOK Record of Minutes of A Special Called Meeting on December 10, 2024 MUNICIPAL ORDER NO. 98-24: MUNICIPAL ORDER GIVING NOTICE TO THE HENDERSON COUNTY FISCAL COURT OF THE CITY OF HENDERSON’S INTENT TO ANNEX PROPERTIES CONTIGUOUS TO THE CURRENT CITY LIMITS WITH THE ADDRESSES OF 634 GLENWOOD DELL DRIVE (PARCEL ID #64B-35) AND 656 S. GLENWOOD DELL DRIVE (PARCEL ID #64B-36) MOTION by Commissioner Pruitt, seconded by Commissioner Thomas, to give notice of intent to annex properties contiguous to the current city limits with the addresses of 634 Glenwood Dell Drive (Parcel ID #64B-35) and 656 S. Glenwood Dell Drive (PARCEL ID #64B-36) 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, Austin Vowels declared the municipal order adopted, affixed his signature and the date thereto, and ordered that the same be recorded. /s/ Austin P. Vowels Austin P. Vowels, Mayor Pro Tem ATTEST: December 10, 2024 Jessa Brandon, City Clerk________________________ RESOLUTION NO. 64-24: RESOLUTION TO INSTITUTE A MORATORIUM ON ENFORCEMENT OF CITY OF HENDERSON ORDINANCE SECTION 22-62. - LIMITED FREE PARKING SECTION (A) AND SECTION 22-64. – FINES FOR OVERTIME PARKING UNTIL MAY 15, 2025 MOTION by Commissioner Whitt, seconded by Commissioner Thomas, to institute a moratorium on enforcement 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 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: December 10, 2024 Jessa Brandon, City Clerk________________________ RESOLUTION NO. 65-24: RESOLUTION GRANTING PROPERTY REASSESSMENT MORATORIUM FOR ARA CAPITAL LLC FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 136 SECOND STREET (PID # 1-6-2- 1), HENDERSON KENTUCKY MOTION by Commissioner Thomas, seconded by Commissioner Vowels, to grant the property reassessment moratorium for ARA Capital, LLC for property located at 136 Second Street (PID # 1-6-2-1). 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:  249 CITY OF HENDERSON – RECORD BOOK Record of Minutes of A Special Called Meeting on December 10, 2024 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: December 10, 2024 Jessa Brandon, City Clerk________________________ PRESENTATION: Commissioner Vowels Name Plate Presentation MAYOR STATON presented Commissioner Austin Vowels with his name plate from the dais, as Commissioner Vowels elected not to run again in the 2024 election, and therefore will no longer be part of the Board of Commissioners. City Manager, William L., “Buzzy” Newman, City Attorney, Dawn Kelsey, and Commissioners Whitt, Thomas and Pruitt, all expressed their gratitude to Austin Vowels for his years of service, citing his steadying voice, his willingness to express a differing opinion, and his dedication to the City. COMMISSIONER VOWELS expressed his gratitude for being part of the Commission and for all they had been able to accomplish during the eight years of his service on the Board. He further expressed his gratitude to each of his fellow Commissioners, the Mayor, City Manager and the City Attorney for their service to the City. Commissioner Vowels stated that he leaves the Commission in good hands, with incoming Commissioner Kelsey Hargis. ________________________ MUNICIPAL ORDER NO. 99-24: MUNICIPAL ORDER ACCEPTING FEE PROPOSAL FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES BETWEEN THE CITY OF HENDERSON, KENTUCKY AND ASSOCIATED ENGINEERS, INC. OF MADISONVILLE, KENTUCKY FOR FACILITIES DESIGN AND PERMITTING OF A TRANSIENT DOCK; AND AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO EXECUTE ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS ON BEHALF OF THE CITY MOTION by Commissioner Thomas, seconded by Commissioner Pruitt, to accept the fee proposal for professional services with Associated Engineers, Inc. of Madisonville, Kentucky for facilities design and permitting pf a transient dock, and authorizing the Mayor to execute all necessary documents on behalf of the City. 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 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 10, 2024 Jessa Brandon, City Clerk________________________ MUNICIPAL ORDER NO. 101-24: MUNICIPAL ORDER ACCEPTING MASTER AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL DESIGN SERVICES BETWEEN THE CITY OF HENDERSON, KENTUCKY AND MORLEY AND ASSOCIATES, INC. DBA MORLEY OF NEWBURGH, INDIANA, FOR PROFESSIONAL DESIGN SERVICES OF A NEW TRANSFER STATION AND TASK ORDER NO. 2024-01; AND AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO EXECUTE ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS ON BEHALF OF THE CITY MOTION by Commissioner Whitt, seconded by Commissioner Vowels, to accept the master agreement for professional design services with Morley and Associates, INC. DBA 250 CITY OF HENDERSON – RECORD BOOK Record of Minutes of A Special Called Meeting on December 10, 2024 Morley of Newburgh, Indiana, for a new transfer station, and task order number 2024-01, and authorizing the mayor to execute all necessary documents on behalf of the City. 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 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 10, 2024 Jessa Brandon, City Clerk________________________ MUNICIPAL ORDER NO. 100-24: MUNICIPAL ORDER APPROVING MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE HENDERSON COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY AND THE CITY OF HENDERSON; AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE MEMORANDUM MOTION by Commissioner Thomas, seconded by Commissioner Vowels, to approve a memorandum of understanding between the Henderson County Public Library and the City of Henderson and authorizing the Mayor to execute the memorandum. TRACE STEVENS, Parks & Recreation Director, explained that the Henderson County Public Library is requesting to do a “Story Walk” in Atkinson Park, proposed by Danielle Anguish, Children’s Program Manager at the Library, being a series of signs that will go around the playground in Atkinson Park, each of which will contain a page from a story, which will periodically be replaced with different stories, and could be read in order along the walk. 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 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 10, 2024 Jessa Brandon, City Clerk________________________ CITY MANAGER’S REPORT: “Sanitation Department Recognition” WILLIAM L. “BUZZY” NEWMAN JR., City Manager, read a letter into the record written by a citizen stating that the City’s Sanitation Department employees and truck driver deserve recognition for going above and beyond expectations and performing a job well done. Mr. Newman expressed the City’s gratitude to the Public Works Department, to include Sanitation, acknowledging their hard work and efforts, especially during the holiday season, in keeping the City clean. BRIAN WILLIAMS, Public Works Director, reported that during holidays, as others are taking time off to spend with family, sanitation workers are not allowed to take time off, as it is a high demand season for the department. He expressed his gratitude for the sanitation workers and recognized them for their job well done. _______________________  251 CITY OF HENDERSON – RECORD BOOK Record of Minutes of A Special Called Meeting on December 10, 2024 CITY MANAGER’S REPORT: “Rezoning #1160 With Graphic & Narrative Development Plan – 2230 S Green Street” WILLIAM L. “BUZZY” NEWMAN, JR., City Manager, reported that Planning Commission has acted upon the request for rezoning for property located at 2230 S Green Street (PID# 46-84), containing approximately 6.878 acres, rezoned from General Business (GB) to Heavy Industrial (M-2) with a Graphic and Narrative Development Plan after conducting public hearings and producing findings of fact at the November 5, 2024 meeting. The Zoning Map Amendments shall become final on Wednesday, December 25, 2024 unless an aggrieved party 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 December 24, 2024. ________________________ BOARD/COMMISSION APPOINTMENT: “Henderson Tourist Commission” Clay Gillham – Term to Expire December 10, 2027 MOTION by Commissioner Thomas, seconded by Commissioner Whitt, upon recommendation of Mayor Staton, to appoint Clay Gillham to a three-year term on the Henderson Tourist Commission. Said term to expire December 10, 2027. 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: _______________________ COMMISSIONER’S REPORT: MAYOR STATON reported that City would be airing a Podcast, titled, “Municipal Matters” produced by Nate Fish, teacher, and Gabby Major, Student Ambassador, of Henderson County High School, which will focus on construction projects within the City, and air the second Tuesday of each month, beginning in January 2025. He further reported that the February show will focus on the Conference Center. MAYOR STATON also reported that as William L. “Buzzy” Newman, JR., will be stepping down as the City Manager in February of 2025, the Commission had reviewed a list of over 30 applicants, and had selected a candidate. He further reported that the appointment would take place on March 3, 2025, naming Dylan Ward as the incoming City Manager. MAYOR STATON lastly reported that as part of the City Manager succession plan, and to help ensure the continued success of the City by providing appropriate training, William L. “Buzzy” Newman JR., will remain with the City as Assistant City Manager, at a decreased salary, beginning March 3, 2025, through at least the end of the fiscal year, which ends June 30, 2025. Contract negotiations are expected to be complete in January of 2025 to come before the Board of Commissioners for approval. DYLAN WARD, Assistant City Manager (Incoming City Manager), addressed the commission to express his gratitude and extend his thanks to the selection committee for their vote of confidence and the opportunity to take on the roll of City Manager. Mr. Ward thanked many of his former mentors within the City, his family, and all of the City staff, stating that he was proud to be part of such a great organization and looks forward to carrying on with the same momentum. WILLIAM L. “BUZZY” NEWMAN, JR., City Manager, thanked the commission for conducting the interview process, and expressed his confidence that Dylan Ward, with support from all the City Department Heads and supervisors, would continue the City moving in a good direction for its future. 252 CITY OF HENDERSON – RECORD BOOK Record of Minutes of A Special Called Meeting on December 10, 2024 COMMISSIONER VOWELS expressed his confidence in Dylan Ward as the incoming City Manager, as he has direct experience with the City of Henderson and its current City Manager and will be able to keep the City on track to continue doing great things. COMMISSIONER PRUITT welcomed Dylan Ward as the incoming City Manager, stating that the succession plan would be leaving the City of Henderson in great hands, as younger generations were stepping up to fill the shoes of the great mentors that came before them. COMMISSIONER WHITT congratulated Dylan Ward, stating that he was uniquely qualified for the position of City Manager, because of his experience within the City and learning from our current and past leadership. COMMISSIONER THOMAS extended thanks to Buzzy Newman for always putting the City’s needs before his own. He continued to express faith in Dylan, as Dylan had grown within the City during his 11 year career and had been very involved in the innerworkings of the City from a young age. _______________________ EXECUTIVE SESSION: “Real Property” MOTION by Commissioner Thomas, seconded by Commissioner Whitt, that the Board of Commissioners go into Executive Session pursuant to KRS 61.810(1)(b) for discussion that may lead to the future acquisition of real property located on Letcher Street. 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 Board adjourned into Executive Session. ________________________ MEETING RECONVENED: MOTION by Commissioner Thomas, seconded by Commissioner Vowels, 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. ________________________ MUNICIPAL ORDER NO. 102-24: MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING PURCHASING OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 129 LETCHER STREET, HENDERSON, KY (PVA PARCEL (2-18-1-5) IN THE AMOUNT OF $30,000.00 FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND A LETTER OF DONATION FOR THE AMOUNT OVER THE PURCHASE PRICE UP TO THE APPRAISED VALUE MOTION by Commissioner Vowels, seconded by Commissioner Pruitt, to authorize the purchase of property at 129 Letcher Street (PID # 2-18-1-5) in the amount of $30,000.00 for Economic Development and a letter of donation for the amount over the purchase price up to the appraised value. The vote was called.  253 CITY OF HENDERSON – RECORD BOOK Record of Minutes of A Special Called Meeting on December 10, 2024 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 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 10, 2024 Jessa Brandon, City Clerk________________________ MEETING ADJOURN: MOTION by Commissioner Thomas, seconded by Commissioner Vowels, 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 5:02 p.m. ___________________________ Bradley S. Staton, Mayor ATTEST: January 14, 2024 ______________________ Jessa Brandon, City Clerk