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1 CITY OF HENDERSON – RECORD BOOK Record of Minutes of A Regular Meeting on January 14, 2025 A meeting of the Board of Commissioners of the City of Henderson, Kentucky, was held on Tuesday, January 14, 2024, 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 Kelsey Hargis Commissioner Rodney Thomas Commissioner Robert N. Pruitt, Sr. Commissioner Nicholas E. Whitt ALSO PRESENT: Mr. William L. “Buzzy” Newman, Jr., City Manager Mrs. Dawn Kelsey, City Attorney Mr. Dylan Ward, Assistant City Manager Mrs. Donna Madden, Acting City Clerk Mrs. Holli Blanford, Public Relations Director Ms. Chelsea Mills, Finance Director Mr. Josh Dixon, Fire Chief Mr. Willie Curry, Assistant Fire Chief Mr. Chad Moore, Assistant Fire Chief Mr. Matt Anderson, Fire Lieutenant Ms. Jordan Webb, Emergency Communications Director Mr. Trace Stevens, Parks & Recreation Director Mr. Robert “Bob” Shoultz, Deputy Police Chief Mr. Brian Williams, Public Works Director Ms. Megan McElfresh, Human Resources Director Ms. Karla Beckgerd, Human Resources Specialist Mr. Aaron Calvert, Assistant Gas System Director Ms. Jenna Basham, Project Manager Ms. Stephanie Weiner, Fire Department Secretary Ms. Lori Hatfield, Account Representative Mr. Nicholas Thatcher, Gas System Worker Mr. Jaret Williams, Gas Measurement Technician Mr. Jason Barnes, Police Officer Mr. Wesley Gower, Programmer Analyst Mr. Devin Elder, Network Administrator II Mr. Bart Boles, HWU General Manager Mr. Darrell Mace, HWU Water Treatment Operator I Mr. Mac Neel, ATA Mr. Dwight Williams Ms. Cathy Williams, Williams Rehabilitation Mr. Vince Tweddell, Publisher/Editor, the Hendersonian Mr. James Elliot, Police Officer ________________________ PRESENTATION: “New Employee Recognition” CHELSEA MILLS, Finance Director, introduced LORI HATFIELD, Account Representative. AARON CALVERT, Assistant Gas System Director, introduced NICHOLAS THATCHER, Gas System Worker, & JARET WILLIAMS, Gas Measurement Technician. BART BOLES, HWU General Manager, introduced DARRELL MACE, Water Treatment Operator I. 2 CITY OF HENDERSON – RECORD BOOK Record of Minutes of A Regular Meeting on January 14, 2025 ROBERT “BOB” SHOULTZ, Deputy Police Chief, introduced JASON BARNES, Police Officer. The BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS welcomed our new team members for employment with the City of Henderson. ________________________ PRESENTATION: “20-Year Service Award” MAYOR STATON presented WILLIE CURRY, Assistant Fire Chief, with a 20-Year service award pin & throw blanket, as a thank you for his hard work, dedication, and loyalty during his 20 years of service to the City. WILLIE CURRY, thanked the Commission for their recognition, expressing his gratitude for his long-term career with the City. ________________________ PRESENTATION: "City of Henderson Report on Audited Financial Statements for Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2024" MAC NEEL, Alexander Thompson Arnold PLLC, presented an overview of the FY 2024 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 Chelsea Mills and her staff for the work they do. MOTION by Commissioner Whitt, seconded by Commissioner Pruitt, to accept the findings of the Audited Financial Statements for Fiscal Year ended June 30, 2024, as presented. The vote was called. On roll call, the vote stood: Commissioner Hargis ----- Aye: Commissioner Pruitt ------ Aye: Commissioner Thomas --- Aye: Commissioner Whitt ----- Aye: Mayor Staton ----- Aye: _______________________ APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA: MAYOR STATON asked the City Clerk to read the Consent Agenda. Minutes: December 3, 2024, Called Work Session December 10, 2024, Special Called Meeting December 19, 2024, Special Called Meeting Resolutions: Res. 01-25: Resolution Approving Human Resources Report Dated January 14, 2025 Res. 02-25: Resolution Appointing Commissioner Robert Pruitt And Commissioner Nick Whitt To The Audit Committee For The City Of Henderson Res. 03-25: Resolution Appointing Commissioner Rodney Thomas To The Board Of Occupational License Appeals Res. 04-25: Resolution Appointing Mayor Bradley Staton And Tim Clayton As Directors To Board Of Public Energy Authority Of Kentucky (PEAK) Res. 05-25: Resolution Appointing Commissioner Kelsey Hargis To Serve On Downtown Henderson Partnership Committee  3 CITY OF HENDERSON – RECORD BOOK Record of Minutes of A Regular Meeting on January 14, 2025 Res. 06-25: Resolution Appointing Commissioner Kelsey Hargis And Commissioner Rodney Thomas To City/County Cooperative Study Team Res. 07-25: Resolution Appointing Mayor Bradley S. Staton To Serve On The GRADD (Green River Area Development District) Board Res. 08-25: 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 MOTION by Commissioner Thomas, seconded by Commissioner Whitt, to approve the items on the Consent Agenda as presented. The vote was called. On roll call, the vote stood: Commissioner Hargis ----- Aye: Commissioner Pruitt ------ Aye: Commissioner Thomas --- Aye: Commissioner Whitt ----- Aye: Mayor Staton ----- Aye: WHEREUPON, Mayor Staton declared the consent agenda items approved. /s/ Bradley S. Staton Bradley S. Staton, Mayor ATTEST: January 14, 2025 Donna Madden, Acting City Clerk ________________________ ORDINANCE NO. 59-24: SECOND READ ORDINANCE AMENDING JOB CLASSIFICATIONS AND PAY PLAN AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AMENDMENT TO JOB CLASSIFICATIONS AND PAY PLAN BY CREATING THE POSITION OF HWU GIS ANALYST & CAD TECHNICIAN MOTION by Commissioner Pruitt, seconded by Commissioner Whitt, that the ordinance be adopted. The vote was called. On roll call, the vote stood: Commissioner Hargis ----- Aye: Commissioner Pruitt ------ Aye: Commissioner Thomas --- Aye: Commissioner Whitt ----- Aye: Mayor Staton ----- Aye: WHEREUPON, Mayor Staton declared the ordinance adopted, affixed his signature and the date thereto and ordered that the same be recorded. /s/ Bradley S. Staton Bradley S. Staton, Mayor ATTEST: January 14, 2025 Donna Madden, Acting City Clerk ________________________ ORDINANCE NO. 60-24: SECOND READ ORDINANCE AMENDING PORTION OF HENDERSON WATER UTILITY 2024- 2025 BUDGET ORDINANCE AMENDING HENDERSON WATER UTILITY BUDGETED POSITIONS AND JOB CLASSIFICATIONS OF THE 2024-2025 BUDGET BY ADDING ONE (1) WASTEWATER TREATMENT OPERATOR, II POSITION; REMOVING ONE (1) HWU MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN II POSITION; AND REPLACING THE HWU GIS ANALYST POSITION WITH THE NEWLY CREATED POSITION OF HWU GIS ANALYST AND CAD TECHNICIAN 4 CITY OF HENDERSON – RECORD BOOK Record of Minutes of A Regular Meeting on January 14, 2025 MOTION by Commissioner Whitt, seconded by Commissioner Thomas, that the ordinance be adopted. The vote was called. On roll call, the vote stood: Commissioner Hargis ----- Aye: Commissioner Pruitt ------ Aye: Commissioner Thomas --- Aye: Commissioner Whitt ----- Aye: Mayor Staton ----- Aye: WHEREUPON, Mayor Staton declared the ordinance adopted, affixed his signature and the date thereto and ordered that the same be recorded. /s/ Bradley S. Staton Bradley S. Staton, Mayor ATTEST: January 14, 2025 Donna Madden, Acting City Clerk ________________________ ORDINANCE NO. 01-25: FIRST READ ORDINANCE ACCEPTING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS CONSISTING OF SIDEWALKS AND CURB AND GUTTERING ON RETTIG ROAD MOTION by Commissioner Thomas, seconded by Commissioner Whitt, that the ordinance be adopted. The vote was called. On roll call, the vote stood: Commissioner Hargis ----- Aye: Commissioner Pruitt ------ Aye: Commissioner Thomas --- Aye: Commissioner Whitt ----- 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. ________________________ RESOLUTION NO. 09-25: RESOLUTION APPOINTING KELSEY HARGIS AS MAYOR PRO TEM FOR THE CITY OF HENDERSON, KENTUCKY MOTION by Commissioner Pruitt, seconded by Commissioner Thomas, to approve the appointment of Kelsey Hargis as Mayor Pro Tem for the City of Henderson. The vote was called. On roll call, the vote stood: Commissioner Hargis ----- Aye: Commissioner Pruitt ------ Aye: Commissioner Thomas --- Aye: Commissioner Whitt ----- 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: January 14, 2025 Donna Madden, Acting City Clerk ________________________ MUNICIPAL ORDER NO. 01-25: MUNICIPAL ORDER AWARDING BID FOR SERVICES RELATING TO THE RENOVATION OF ATKINSON PARK PUBLIC RESTROOMS TO ALLIED CONTRACTING GROUP OF MADISONVILLE, KENTUCKY, IN THE AMOUNT OF $50,150.00  5 CITY OF HENDERSON – RECORD BOOK Record of Minutes of A Regular Meeting on January 14, 2025 MOTION by Commissioner Pruitt, seconded by Commissioner Hargis, to award bid for services relating to the renovation of Atkinson Park Public Restrooms to Allied Contracting Group of Madisonville, Kentucky, in the amount of $50,150.00 TRACE STEVENS, Parks and Recreation and Cemeteries Director, reported that the Parks and Recreation Department is overseeing a project to renovate some of its facilities, and that this portion of the project would address toilets, sinks, mirrors, doors, and other interior features at the Atkinson Park public restroom facilities. The vote was called. On roll call, the vote stood: Commissioner Hargis ----- Aye: Commissioner Pruitt ------ Aye: Commissioner Thomas --- Aye: Commissioner Whitt ----- 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: January 14, 2025 Donna Madden, Acting City Clerk ________________________ MUNICIPAL ORDER NO. 02-25: MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING LEASE OF APPROXIMATELY 43.00 ACRES ON OLD CORYDON ROAD (PID # 46-10), KNOWN AS THE BENTLEY PROPERTY, FOR FARMING TO PRAIRIE LAND FARMS, LLC, OF HENDERSON, KENTUCKY, AT $266.00 PER ACRE FOR THE 2025 CROP SEASON, WITH THE OPTION FOR THE LEASE TO BE EXTENDED FOR UP TO TWO (2) ADDITIONAL ONE-YEAR PERIODS MOTION by Commissioner Hargis, seconded by Commissioner Pruitt, to authorize the lease of approximately 43 acres on Old Corydon Road (PID # 46-10), known as they Bentley Property, for farming to Prairie Land Farms, LLC, of Henderson, at $266.00 per acre for the 2025 crop season, with the option for the lease to be extended for up to two additional one-year periods. WILLIAM L. “BUZZY” NEWMAN, City Manager, clarified that the property being referred to is entirely separate from the Bentley Housing Development, and that this land was purchased in partnership with Henderson Water Utility for future economic development. All revenue and expenses regarding this land will be shared equally between the City and Henderson Water Utility. The vote was called. On roll call, the vote stood: Commissioner Hargis ----- Aye: Commissioner Pruitt ------ Aye: Commissioner Thomas --- Aye: Commissioner Whitt ----- 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: January 14, 2025 Donna Madden, Acting City Clerk ________________________ MUNICIPAL ORDER NO. 03-25: MUNICIPAL ORDER ACCEPTING PROPOSAL OF BUTCH & BILLY’S DIESEL SERVICE FOR FIRE APPARATUS PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR FOR THE CITY OF HENDERSON FIRE DEPARTMENT IN THE ESTIMATED AMOUNT OF $38,306.70 6 CITY OF HENDERSON – RECORD BOOK Record of Minutes of A Regular Meeting on January 14, 2025 MOTION by Commissioner Thomas, seconded by Commissioner Whitt, to accept the proposal of Butch & Billy’s Diesel Service for fire apparatus preventive maintenance and repair for the City of Henderson Fire Department in the estimated amount of $38,306.70. The vote was called. On roll call, the vote stood: Commissioner Hargis ----- Aye: Commissioner Pruitt ------ Aye: Commissioner Thomas --- Aye: Commissioner Whitt ----- 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: January 14, 2025 Donna Madden, Acting City Clerk ________________________ MUNICIPAL ORDER NO. 04-25: MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF A USED 2009 JOHN DEERE 6330 TRACTOR AND 2014 WOODS 15’ ROTARY CUTTER (BUSH HOG) FOR THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT, WITH COST AND USE OF MACHINERY TO BE SHARED BETWEEN THE CITY OF HENDERSON AND HENDERSON COUNTY FISCAL COURT, FROM WRIGHT IMPLEMENT 1, LLC, OWENSBORO, KENTUCKY, IN THE AMOUNT OF $60,000.00 MOTION by Commissioner Pruitt, seconded by Commissioner Hargis, to authorize the purchase of a used 2009 John Deere 6330 Tractor and 2014 Woods 15’ Rotary Cutter (Bush Hog) for the public works department, with cost and use of machinery to be shared between the City of Henderson and Henderson County Fiscal Court, from Wright Implement 1, LLC, of Owensboro, Kentucky, in the amount of $60,000.00 WILLIAM L. “BUZZY” NEWMAN, City Manager, reported that due to the work being done in relation to the I69 Project, the City and the County of Henderson would be inheriting a significant amount of right of way as well as storm retention basins, that will need to be maintained, prompting the need for this purchase. The vote was called. On roll call, the vote stood: Commissioner Hargis ----- Aye: Commissioner Pruitt ------ Aye: Commissioner Thomas --- Aye: Commissioner Whitt ----- 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: January 14, 2025 Donna Madden, Acting City Clerk ________________________ MUNICIPAL ORDER NO. 05-25: MUNICIPAL ORDER APPROVING CONSULTING CONTRACTS WITH FEDERAL ENGINEERING, INC., FOR THE CONSULTATION AND OVERSIGHT OF THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS’ REPLACEMENT/UPGRADE PROJECT INCLUDING A CONSULTING AGREEMENT FOR THE COMPUTER AIDED DISPATCH (“CAD”) FOR A FEE OF $99,764.00 AND A CONSULTING AGREEMENT FOR THE RADIO SYSTEM UPGRADE FOR A FEE OF $81,253.00 AND AUTHORITY FOR THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE EACH AGREEMENT  7 CITY OF HENDERSON – RECORD BOOK Record of Minutes of A Regular Meeting on January 14, 2025 MOTION by Commissioner Pruitt, seconded by Commissioner Thomas, to approve contracts with Federal Engineering, Inc., for the Consultation and oversight of the implementation of the Emergency Communications’ Replacement/Upgrade project including a consulting agreement for the Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) for a fee of $99,764.00 and a consulting agreement for the radio system upgrade for a fee of $81,253.00, and authorizing the mayor to execute each agreement. JORDAN WEBB, Emergency Communications Director, reported that the Emergency Communications Department had been quoted for new radio systems via Motorola, to replace the 10-year old system currently in use. However, given the size of the quote, she’s asked an organization the department has previously used, Federal Engineering, to analyze the quote, assess their needs, and assist in planning for future replacement of the radio systems. The vote was called. On roll call, the vote stood: Commissioner Hargis ----- Aye: Commissioner Pruitt ------ Aye: Commissioner Thomas --- Aye: Commissioner Whitt ----- 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: January 14, 2025 Donna Madden, Acting City Clerk ________________________ CITY MANAGER’S REPORT: “Rezoning #1172 with Graphic Development Plan – 5845 Airline Road (58 acres)” JENNA BASHAM, Project Manager, reported that this rezoning was submitted for the Sports Complex, as proposed signage is too large for compliance within its current zoning. WILLIAM L. “BUZZY” NEWMAN, JR., City Manager, reported that Planning Commission has acted upon the request for rezoning with a graphic development plan for property located at 5845 Airline Road (PID# 67-77), containing approximately 58 acres, rezoned from City Agricultural (AG) to General Business (GB) after conducting public hearings and producing findings of fact at the January 7, 2025 meeting. The Zoning Map Amendments shall become final on Wednesday, January 29, 2025 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 January 28, 2025. ________________________ CITY MANAGER’S REPORT: “Ice Storm Event Collaboration” WILLIAM L. “BUZZY” NEWMAN, JR., City Manager, commended all relevant City Departments for their vigilance in responding to the Ice Storm Event. He further reported the potential for FEMA reimbursement, if the storm is declared a National Disaster by the Governor, and possible future agreements to be made with FEMA contractors in regard to cleanup relating to the Ice Storm. MOTION by Commissioner Thomas, seconded by Commissioner Whitt, that the Commission give the authority to the Mayor to execute the Agreement with EUDS consulting to do reporting on behalf of the City of Henderson to FEMA pursuant to the State of Emergency In Executive Order 1-25, furthermore related to the State of Emergency, to give the Mayor and the City Manager the authority to obtain a Land and Air permit for a disposal site for the debris from the Ice Storm, and to obtain and execute contracts for debris removal, including removal of hanging limbs over city rights of way. 8 CITY OF HENDERSON – RECORD BOOK Record of Minutes of A Regular Meeting on January 14, 2025 The vote was called. On roll call, the vote stood: Commissioner Hargis ----- Aye: Commissioner Pruitt ------ Aye: Commissioner Thomas --- Aye: Commissioner Whitt ----- Aye: Mayor Staton ----- Aye: ________________________ CITY MANAGER’S REPORT: “Fire Event Response” WILLIAM L. “BUZZY” NEWMAN, JR., City Manager, commended the Fire Department, the Police Department, Public Works, Emergency Communications, County Volunteer Fire Departments, and Ohio Township for their recent response to the large fire event, which occurred in Henderson, January, 2025. ________________________ COMMISSIONER’S REPORT: COMMISSIONER THOMAS welcomed Commissioner Hargis to the Board of Commissioners. COMMISSIONER PRUITT reiterated the commendations of City Staff given by City Manager, “Buzzy” Newman, expressing his gratitude for the way they handled the Ice Storm. COMMISSIONER WHITT resounded gratitude and appreciation for City Staff in managing the Ice Storm Event, commenting on the excellent communication and coordination during the event. MAYOR STATON gave further positive recognition to all the City Staff who responded to the Ice Storm Event. BRIAN WILLIAMS, Public Works Director, added to the commissioner’s comments to specifically recognize the Sanitation Department, as they continued trash pickup during a time that many other sanitation departments were not operating. ________________________ BOARD/COMMISSION RE-APPOINTMENT: “Board of Zoning Adjustment” Mac Arnold – Term to Expire February 24, 2024 MOTION by Commissioner Thomas, seconded by Commissioner Pruitt, upon recommendation of Mayor Staton, to re-appoint Mac Arnold to a 4-year term on the Board of Zoning Adjustment. Said term to expire February 24, 2028. The vote was called. On roll call, the vote stood: Commissioner Hargis ----- Aye: Commissioner Pruitt ------ Aye: Commissioner Thomas --- Aye: Commissioner Whitt ----- Aye: Mayor Staton ----- Aye: ________________________ BOARD/COMMISSION RE-APPOINTMENT: “Civil Service Commission” Gian Miller – Term to Expire June 1, 2024 MOTION by Commissioner Hargis, seconded by Commissioner Pruitt, upon recommendation of Mayor Staton, to re-appoint Gian Miller to a 3-year term on the Civil Service Commission. Said term to expire June 1, 2027. The vote was called.  9 CITY OF HENDERSON – RECORD BOOK Record of Minutes of A Regular Meeting on January 14, 2025 On roll call, the vote stood: Commissioner Hargis ----- Aye: Commissioner Pruitt ------ Aye: Commissioner Thomas --- Aye: Commissioner Whitt ----- Aye: Mayor Staton ----- Aye: ________________________ BOARD/COMMISSION RE-APPOINTMENT: “Code Enforcement Board” Lisa O’Nan – Term to Expire June 30, 2024 MOTION by Commissioner Whitt, seconded by Commissioner Thomas, upon recommendation of Mayor Staton, to re-appoint Lisa O’Nan to a 3-year term on the Code Enforcement Board. Said term to expire June 30, 2027. The vote was called. On roll call, the vote stood: Commissioner Hargis ----- Aye: Commissioner Pruitt ------ Aye: Commissioner Thomas --- Aye: Commissioner Whitt ----- Aye: Mayor Staton ----- Aye: ________________________ BOARD/COMMISSION RE-APPOINTMENT: “Municipal Housing Commission” Dwight Williams – Term to Expire September 30, 2024 MOTION by Commissioner Hargis, seconded by Commissioner Pruitt, upon recommendation of Mayor Staton, to re-appoint Dwight Williams to a 4-year term on the Municipal Housing Commission. Said term to expire September 30, 2028. The vote was called. On roll call, the vote stood: Commissioner Hargis ----- Aye: Commissioner Pruitt ------ Aye: Commissioner Thomas --- Aye: Commissioner Whitt ----- Aye: Mayor Staton ----- Aye: ________________________ BOARD/COMMISSION RE-APPOINTMENT: “Board of Appeals (Net Profits & Occupational License Tax-City)” Susan Morgan – Term to Expire December 31, 2024 MOTION by Commissioner Thomas, seconded by Commissioner Pruitt, upon recommendation of Mayor Staton, to re-appoint Susan Morgan to a 3-year term on the Board of Appeals. Said term to expire December 31, 2027. The vote was called. On roll call, the vote stood: Commissioner Hargis ----- Aye: Commissioner Pruitt ------ Aye: Commissioner Thomas --- Aye: Commissioner Whitt ----- Aye: Mayor Staton ----- Aye: ________________________ BOARD/COMMISSION RE-APPOINTMENT: “Water & Sewer Commission” Steve Austin – Term to Expire January 12, 2025 MOTION by Commissioner Pruitt, seconded by Commissioner Thomas, upon recommendation of Mayor Staton, to re-appoint Steve Austin to a 3-year term on the Water & Sewer Commission. Said term to expire January 12, 2028. The vote was called. 10 CITY OF HENDERSON – RECORD BOOK Record of Minutes of A Regular Meeting on January 14, 2025 On roll call, the vote stood: Commissioner Hargis ----- Aye: Commissioner Pruitt ------ Aye: Commissioner Thomas --- Aye: Commissioner Whitt ----- Aye: Mayor Staton ----- Aye: ________________________ BOARD/COMMISSION APPOINTMENT: “Water & Sewer Commission” Julie Wischer – Term to Expire January 12, 2025 MOTION by Commissioner Thomas, seconded by Commissioner Whitt, upon recommendation of Mayor Staton, to appoint Brenna Caudill to a 3-year term on the Water & Sewer Commission. Said term to expire January 14, 2028. The vote was called. On roll call, the vote stood: Commissioner Hargis ----- Aye: Commissioner Pruitt ------ Aye: Commissioner Thomas --- Aye: Commissioner Whitt ----- Aye: Mayor Staton ----- Aye: ________________________ BOARD/COMMISSION RE-APPOINTMENT: “City/County Airport Board” Glenn Stone – Term to Expire January 5, 2025 MOTION by Commissioner Hargis, seconded by Commissioner Pruitt, upon recommendation of Mayor Staton, to re-appoint, jointly with the Henderson County Fiscal Court, Glenn Stone to a 3-year term on the City/County Airport Board. Said term to expire January 5, 2028. The vote was called. On roll call, the vote stood: Commissioner Hargis ----- Aye: Commissioner Pruitt ------ Aye: Commissioner Thomas --- Aye: Commissioner Whitt ----- Aye: Mayor Staton ----- Aye: ________________________ EXECUTIVE SESSION: “Future Acquisition of Real Property” MOTION by Commissioner Thomas, seconded by Commissioner Pruitt, that the Board of Commissioners go into Executive Session pursuant to the KRS 61.810(1)(b) for discussion that may lead to future acquisition of real property located on Letcher Street. The vote was called. On roll call, the vote stood: Commissioner Hargis ----- Aye: Commissioner Pruitt ------ Aye: Commissioner Thomas --- Aye: Commissioner Whitt ----- Aye: Mayor Staton ----- Aye: 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.  11 CITY OF HENDERSON – RECORD BOOK Record of Minutes of A Regular Meeting on January 14, 2025 On roll call, the vote stood: Commissioner Hargis ----- Aye: Commissioner Pruitt ------ Aye: Commissioner Thomas --- Aye: Commissioner Whitt ----- Aye: Mayor Staton ----- Aye: WHEREUPON, Mayor Staton reconvened the Board into regular session. ________________________ MEETING ADJOURN: MOTION by Commissioner Thomas, seconded by Commissioner Hargis, to adjourn the meeting. The vote was called. On roll call, the vote stood: Commissioner Hargis ----- Aye: Commissioner Pruitt ------ Aye: Commissioner Thomas --- Aye: Commissioner Whitt ----- Aye: Mayor Staton ----- Aye: WITHOUT OBJECTION, Mayor Staton declared the Meeting adjourned at approximately 4:24 p.m. ___________________________ Bradley S. Staton, Mayor ATTEST: January 28, 2025 ______________________ Donna Madden, Acting City Clerk