Board of Commissioners Meetings

74 CITY OF HENDERSON – RECORD BOOK Record of Minutes of A Regular Meeting on March 25, 2025 A meeting of the Board of Commissioners of the City of Henderson, Kentucky, was held on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, 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. Dylan Ward, City Manager Mrs. Dawn Kelsey, City Attorney Mr. William L. “Buzzy” Newman, Jr., Assistant City Manager Mrs. Donna Madden, Executive Assistant Mrs. Holli Blanford, Public Relations Director Ms. Chelsea Mills, Finance Director Ms. Dawn Winn, Assistant Finance Director Mr. Josh Dixon, Fire Chief Mr. Chad Moore, Assistant Fire Chief Mr. Matt Anderson, Fire Division Chief Mr. Billy Bolin, Police Chief Mr. Robert “Bob” Shoultz, Deputy Police Chief Mr. Brian Williams, Public Works Director Mr. David Steele, Sanitation Superintendent Mr. Steve Davis, Codes Administrator Ms. Megan McElfresh, Human Resources Director Ms. Jenna Basham, Project Manager Ms. Jeannie Quattrocchi, Project Coordinator Mr. Trace Stevens, Parks & Recreation Director Ms. Crystal Windhaus, Mass Transit Superintendent Ms. Beth Austin, Account Technician Senior Ms. Barbara Rivera, Parks & Recreation Custodial Worker Ms. Dria Martin, Account Technician Senior Mr. Devin Elder, IT Network Administrator II Mr. Victor Carson, IT Network Administrator I Mr. Bill Raleigh, IT Support Specialist Mr. Bart Boles, HWU General Manager Mr. Steven Richmond, HWU Maintenance Technician I Mr. Charles Johnson, Human Rights Commission, Executive Director Ms. Abby Dixon, Henderson Tourist Commission, Executive Director Ms. Clay Gillham, Henderson Chamber of Commerce, President Mr. David Dixon, Elevate, Instructor Ms. Julie Wischer, Elevate, Executive Director Ms. Brenda Calhoun, Elevate, Direct Support Professional Ms. Payton Cox, Elevate, Director of Community Relations Many Elevate Students Ms. Katie Beth Shelton, Field & Main Bank, Customer Care Center Office Mr. John Stroud Ms. Leann Scott, Henderson Garden Club Vice President Mr. Casey Todd, Local Business Owner Mr. Vince Tweddell, Publisher/Editor, the Hendersonian Mr. James Elliott, Police Officer ________________________  75 CITY OF HENDERSON – RECORD BOOK Record of Minutes of A Regular Meeting on March 25, 2025 PRESENTATION: "Community Spotlight” MAYOR STATON, presented the Community Spotlight Award to Elevate for their compassion, hard work, and dedication in advocating for disabled individuals; equipping them with job-readiness training, life skills, and otherwise, the tools necessary for their success. JULIE WISCHER, Elevate Executive Director, addressed the Board of Commissioners to express her gratitude for the headway Elevate has been able to make, including the introduction of Elevate Estates, which will provide housing for 38 disabled individuals in need of modest support upon its completion. She stated that it is an honor to serve and to help the disabled community, and she is grateful to live in an inclusive community. THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS expressed its gratitude to Ms. Wischer and Elevate. ________________________ PROCLAMATION: "Fair Housing Month" MAYOR STATON on behalf of the City of Henderson, proclaimed April 2025 as Fair Housing Month in Henderson, Kentucky and presented the written proclamation to Reverend Charles Johnson, Henderson City-County Human Rights Commission Executive Director, and Jeannie Quattrocchi, Project Coordinator, thanking them for the work they do for the community. REV. CHARLES JOHNSON, Henderson City-County Human Rights Commission Executive Director, thanked the City and County for their support, stating that the need for fair housing will continue to remain a priority, and he will continue to work diligently to ensure equal opportunities for all. ________________________ PRESENTATION: “New Employee Recognition” TRACE STEVENS, Parks & Recreation Director, introduced BARBARA RIVERA, Parks & Recreation Custodial Worker. BART BOLES, HWU General Manager, introduced STEVEN RICHMOND, Henderson Water Utility Maintenance Technician I. CHELSEA MILLS, Finance Director, introduced DRIA MARTIN, Account Technician Senior. The BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS welcomed our new team members for employment with the City of Henderson. ________________________ PRESENTATION: "Garden Club of Henderson” LEANN SCOTT, Vice President of Henderson Garden Club, addressed the Board of Commissioners to report that the Garden Club will be donating flower pots to the City of Henderson to be placed at the crosswalks, replacing existing concrete pots. Ms. Scott advised that the correct City departments had been contacted in regard to where the pots will be located. She continued that Andy Rideout, of Days Garden Center, to procure the soil and plants to fill the pots. Ms. Scott stated that the donation of the flower pots to the City aligned with the Garden Club’s mission to beautify the City and maintain its ecology. THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS thanked the Garden Club for their generous donation. ________________________ 76 CITY OF HENDERSON – RECORD BOOK Record of Minutes of A Regular Meeting on March 25, 2025 PRESENTATION: "Henderson Chamber of Commerce” CLAY GILLHAM, Henderson Chamber of Commerce President, and CASEY TODD, Local Business Owner, appeared before the Board of Commissioners to summarize a PowerPoint presentation, illustrating how the Chamber of Commerce Operates, its organizational chart, the role the Chamber of Commerce plays in the community, interactions and events within the community, and the economic impact it drives within the City. Ms. Gillham explained that the Henderson Chamber of Commerce is a nonprofit organization, reliant on membership dues, event sponsorship revenue, and appropriated funds from the City. Ms. Gillham introduced a new event that they Chamber would like to host, referred to as the Summer Sunset Series, which would be held one Thursday a month between the months of May and August, from 4:00pm to 8:00pm in downtown Henderson with live music, a farmer and artisan market, and artistic activities. During this time, the Chamber will ask downtown businesses to remain open later, to allow for shopping during the event. The event is also intended to be family friendly and privately sponsored, having no attendance fee. To accomplish this event, and in the interest of sustainability, Ms. Gillham presented that the Chamber had 3 requests – the priority request being to extend the Sunset District activation to include Thursdays. Second, she asked that the City consider the future of the Independence Day Celebration, as it was becoming difficult for the Chamber to continue hosting such a large event without support. Lastly, she requested an extension on the presentation deadline regarding the parking study for the Downtown Parking Enforcement issue, as it is a complex matter, requiring more detailed investigation than the timeline has allowed for at this time. COMMISSIONER HARGIS stated that she had received an overwhelming amount of commentary from outside communities and organizations regarding the outstanding performance of Henderson’s Chamber of Commerce. Commissioner Hargis recognized and commended the Chamber for a job well done. MAYOR STATON stated that extension of the Sunset District could be further explored, with the intent to find cost-cutting measures to make it more feasible for the City to accommodate this request. In reference to the Independence Day Celebration, Mayor Staton recommended that the City and the Chamber of Commerce work together to address the need for new sponsorship of the event. ________________________ APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA: MAYOR STATON asked the City Clerk to read the Consent Agenda. Minutes: March 18, 2025, Special Called Meeting Resolutions and Municipal Orders: Res. 18-25: Resolution Approving Human Resources Report Dated March 25, 2025 Res. 19-25: Resolution Authorizing Extension of Water and Sewer Service Outside City Limits to Nathan Herron for Property Located at 2111 South Green Street, Lot 1 Res. 20-25: Resolution Authorizing and Directing the City Attorney’s Office to Proceed with Action to Collect Outstanding Debts Owed to the City of Henderson, Including Judicial Action if Deemed Appropriate M.O. 27-25: Municipal Order Accepting the Storm Water Management System Maintenance Agreement Between J & B Mechanical, the Henderson Water and Sewer Commission D/B/A Henderson Water Utility (HWU), and the City of Henderson; and Authorizing the Mayor to Execute the Agreement  77 CITY OF HENDERSON – RECORD BOOK Record of Minutes of A Regular Meeting on March 25, 2025 M.O. 28-25: Municipal Order Awarding Bid for Mowing of City Parks and Other Properties (Groups A2 and A3) to RKC Outdoor Services of Morganfield, Kentucky 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: March 25, 2025 Jessa Brandon, City Clerk________________________ ORDINANCE NO. 13-25: FIRST READ ORDINANCE AMENDING APPENDIX A-ZONING - ARTICLE XXXIV, HENDERSON INNOVATIVE PLANNING DISTRICT ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE XXXIV HENDERSON INNOVATIVE PLANNING DISTRICT, SEC. 34.02-PERMITTED USES, SEC. 34.03-LOT AND BUILDING STANDARDS, AND SEC. 34.05-PARKING OF APPENDIX A – ZONING OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF HENDERSON MOTION by Commissioner Pruitt, seconded by Commissioner Hargis, 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 second reading at a regular meeting of the Board of Commissioners. ________________________ MUNICIPAL ORDER NO. 29-25: MUNICIPAL ORDER SETTING FEES AND CHARGES FOR SANITATION AS AUTHORIZED BY CHAPTER 14 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF HENDERSON, KENTUCKY MOTION by Commissioner Thomas, seconded by Commissioner Hargis, to set the fees and charges as authorized by Chapter 14 of the Code of Ordinances of 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: 78 CITY OF HENDERSON – RECORD BOOK Record of Minutes of A Regular Meeting on March 25, 2025 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: March 25, 2025 Jessa Brandon, City Clerk________________________ RESOLUTION NO. 21-25: RESOLUTION ADOPTING AND APPROVING THE EXECUTION OF SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT NO. 02-CONSTRUCTION PHASE BETWEEN THE CITY OF HENDERSON AND THE COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY TRANSPORTATION CABINET, UNDER THE TRANSPORTATION ALTERNATIVES PROGRAM (TAP) FOR THE NORTH GREEN RIVER ROAD SIDEWALK EXTENSION PROJECT MOTION by Commissioner Whitt, seconded by Commissioner Pruitt, to adopt and approve the execution of supplemental agreement no. 02-construction phase between the City of Henderson and the Commonwealth of Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, under the Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) for the North Green River Road Sidewalk Extension Project. WILLIAM L. “BUZZY” NEWMAN, JR., Assistant City Manager, reported that this project is a KYTC funded project, which has been ongoing for upwards of ten years due to the length of the application process. It will continue the sidewalk from Green River Road and Osage Drive to the south, eventually connecting to Bend Gate Elementary School. 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: March 25, 2025 Jessa Brandon, City Clerk________________________ RESOLUTION NO. 22-25: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF AN APPLICATION AND ACCEPTANCE IF AWARDED, WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, FOR A GRANT UNDER THE INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT AND JOBS ACT; AND COMMITTING THE LOCAL SHARE OF FUNDS NECESSARY TO SECURE A SECTION 5311/5339/5303/5304 GRANT APPLICATION MOTION by Commissioner Pruitt, seconded by Commissioner Hargis, to file an application with the United States Department of Transportation for a grant under the infrastructure investment and jobs act, committing the local share of funds necessary to secure a section 5311/5339/5303/5304 grant application, and accept funds if awarded. DYLAN WARD, City Manager, reported that whereas Henderson had previously been included in the urbanized area boundary for Evansville Metropolitan Planning Organization (EMPO) but had since been removed from it due to the census; this means that the funding and application process will be different moving forward. This application is the first made under the new arrangement, which will go directly through KYTC rather than being filed with the EMPO. Due to forced separation from the EMPO, Henderson is now considered a Rural Applicant, which requires direct application via the state. Mr. Ward further explained that during the next census, the City will attempt to be replaced in the urbanized area boundary for EMPO, as it is mutually beneficial to do so.  79 CITY OF HENDERSON – RECORD BOOK Record of Minutes of A Regular Meeting on March 25, 2025 MAYOR STATON continued to elaborate on the issue of being removed from EMPO’s urbanized area boundary, explaining that flood plains and flood ways were not taken into consideration, and the decision of the census bureau was based on incorrect information. He highlighted reasons the City is interested in remaining part of EMPO, to include: traffic studies, funding opportunities, and invaluable insight regarding roads and infrastructure. 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: March 25, 2025 Jessa Brandon, City Clerk________________________ RESOLUTION NO. 23-25: RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE 2025 MAINTENANCE PROGRAM FOR HENDERSON AREA RAPID TRANSIT (HART) MOTION by Commissioner Pruitt, seconded by Commissioner Thomas, to adopt the 2025 Maintenance Program for Henderson Area Rapid Transit (HART). DAWN KELSEY, City Attorney, clarified that this resolution fulfilled a requirement to qualify for the grant mentioned in Resolution 22-25. 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: March 25, 2025 Jessa Brandon, City Clerk________________________ MUNICIPAL ORDER NO. 30-25: MUNICIPAL ORDER APPROVING THE AMENDED AND RESTATED AMBULANCE PROVIDER SERVICES CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF HENDERSON, THE COUNTY OF HENDERSON AND DEACONESS EMS, LLC. MOTION by Commissioner Whitt, seconded by Commissioner Pruitt, to approve the amended and restated ambulance provider services contract between the City of Henderson, the County of Henderson, and Deaconess EMS, LLC. DAWN KELSEY, City Attorney, reported that whereas the City has an existing agreement for ambulance services with Henderson County and Deaconess, in which funding has been split amongst all three parties; the City and County had been providing their own ambulances for use by Deaconess as part of the agreement, and now, those vehicles have either been decommissioned or are nearing decommissioning. As the current agreement ends in May, negotiations have been active in regard to the future of the agreement. Under the proposed new agreement, the City will enter a 5-year contract for ambulance services, with the amount paid by the City increasing each year until year 4, at which time the City will be paying 100% of the remaining costs to Deaconess for ambulance services, after they’ve billed for their services. 80 CITY OF HENDERSON – RECORD BOOK Record of Minutes of A Regular Meeting on March 25, 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: 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: March 25, 2025 Jessa Brandon, City Clerk________________________ RESOLUTION NO. 24-25: RESOLUTION APPROVING MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN KENTUCKY HERITAGE COUNCIL THE STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICE (SHPO), NEW RACE CREEK BAPTIST CHURCH, AND THE CITY OF HENDERSON REGARDING THE DEMOLITION AND NEW CONSTRUCTION OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 503 PLUM STREET, HENDERSON, KENTUCKY; AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY MOTION by Commissioner Thomas, seconded by Commissioner Whitt, to approve the Memorandum of Agreement between Kentucky Heritage Council, the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO), New Race Creek Baptist Church, and the City of Henderson regarding the demolition and new construction of property located at 503 Plum Street, Henderson, KY, and to authorize the Mayor to execute the agreement on behalf of the City. 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: March 25, 2025 Jessa Brandon, City Clerk________________________ MUNICIPAL ORDER NO. 31-25: MUNICIPAL ORDER AWARDING BID FOR CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR THE NEW FIRE STATION 1 TO ARC CONSTRUCTION CO., INC., OF EVANSVILLE, INDIANA IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $10,785,450.00 MOTION by Commissioner Whitt, seconded by Commissioner Hargis, to award bid for construction contract for the new Fire Station 1 to Arc Construction Co., Inc., of Evansville, Indiana in the total amount of $10,785,450.00. DYLAN WARD, City Manager, clarified that the quote included a newer type of fire station door, which would improve response time as well as save maintenance costs in the future. He also noted that allowances were included for contingencies and signage, to allow future approvals for incidentals, in order to address them more quickly. He also included that typical cost associated with similar construction has been estimated at $11.3 million, reinforcing that the cost has been kept minimal for this project. JOSH DIXON, Fire Chief, reinforced the claim regarding the new doors requiring minimal maintenance, stating that a surrounding city utilizing the type of doors included in the quote has not had to perform any maintenance on them within the last 4 years; whereas the doors currently used in Henderson have seen 2 recent repairs, and another that is awaiting parts for  81 CITY OF HENDERSON – RECORD BOOK Record of Minutes of A Regular Meeting on March 25, 2025 repair. Regarding questions about neighboring Holy Name School, Chief Dixon advised that many meetings had been held with the school officials to allow for open communication regarding procedural items to prevent issues in the future. The Fire Department will be utilizing special signage to signify to the school when it will be responding to an event, allowing adequate time for clearance and safety. JENNA BASHAM, Project Manager, continued to elaborate on that point, stating that communication will be open and ongoing with the interest of remaining neighborly to the school. DYLAN WARD, City Manager, continued to address the question by adding that signage will be in place to alert traffic, as well as students and families. He also included that the fire station design included a pull-through bay, which would enable the responders to use either First or Second Street when exiting. JENNA BASHAM, Project Manager, responded to a question regarding the projected timeline for construction. She advised that construction is estimated to take approximately 14 and a half months from start to finish. Ms. Basham advised that she anticipates the construction to begin within the next couple months. 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: March 25, 2025 Jessa Brandon, City Clerk________________________ MUNICIPAL ORDER NO. 32-25: MUNICIPAL ORDER AWARDING BID FOR PURCHASE OF A 2024 RAM 5500 CREW CAB EXTREME DUTY DRY RESCUE TRUCK FOR THE FIRE DEPARTMENT TO VIKTORY FIRE EQUIPMENT, LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY, IN THE BASE BID AMOUNT OF $363,895.00 MOTION by Commissioner Whitt, seconded by Commissioner Thomas, to award bid for purchase of a 2024 Ram 5500 Crew Cab Extreme Duty Dry Rescue Truck for the Fire Department to Viktory Fire Equipment of Louisville, Kentucky, in the base bid amount of $363,895.00. 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: March 25, 2025 Jessa Brandon, City Clerk________________________ 82 CITY OF HENDERSON – RECORD BOOK Record of Minutes of A Regular Meeting on March 25, 2025 MUNICIPAL ORDER NO. 33-25: MUNICIPAL ORDER APPROVING PURCHASE OF A NEW FIRE STATION ALERTING SYSTEM FOR THE NEW FIRE STATION 1, AND RADIO EQUIPMENT RETROFIT FOR STATIONS 2, 3, 4 AND DISPATCH CENTER FROM US DIGITAL DESIGNS INC. BY HONEYWELL IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $291,592.63 MOTION by Commissioner Pruitt, seconded by Commissioner Hargis, to approve the purchase of a new fire station alerting system for the new fire station 1, and radio equipment retrofit for stations 2, 3, 4 and dispatch center from US Digital Designs, Inc., by Honeywell in the total amount of $291,592.63. 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: March 25, 2025 Jessa Brandon, City Clerk________________________ CITY MANAGER’S REPORT: “Rezoning #1174 with Narrative Development Plan – 2950 HWY 60 E (0.8 acres)” DYLAN WARD, City Manager, reported that the Planning Commission has acted upon the request for rezoning with a narrative development plan for property located at 2950 HWY 60 E (PID# 65-30), containing approximately 0.8 acres, rezoned from General Business (GB) to Highway Commercial (HC) after conducting public hearings and producing findings of fact at the March 4, 2025 meeting. The Zoning Map Amendments shall become final on Wednesday, March 26, 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 March 25, 2025. ________________________ BOARD/COMMISSION RE-APPOINTMENT: “Board of Zoning Adjustment” Marcos Nicolas– Term Expired February 24, 2025 MOTION by Commissioner Thomas, seconded by Commissioner Pruitt, upon recommendation of Mayor Staton, to appoint John Stroud to a 4-year term on the Board of Zoning Adjustment. Said term to expire March 25, 2029. 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: ________________________  83 CITY OF HENDERSON – RECORD BOOK Record of Minutes of A Regular Meeting on March 25, 2025 BOARD/COMMISSION APPOINTMENT: “Code Enforcement Board” John Stroud – Term Expired June 30, 2024 MOTION by Commissioner Whitt, seconded by Commissioner Thomas, upon recommendation of Mayor Staton, to appoint Becky Stone to a 3-year term on the Code Enforcement Board. Said term to expire March 25, 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: “Municipal Housing Commission” Rosa Woods (Non-Voting Member) – Term Expired September 30, 2024 MOTION by Commissioner Pruitt, seconded by Commissioner Hargis, upon recommendation of Mayor Staton, to re-appoint Rosa Woods to a 2-year term on the Municipal Housing Commission. Said term to expire September 30, 2026. 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: ________________________ MAYOR’S REPORT: “Inner City Improvement Plan” MAYOR STATON reported that he had been involved in discussions regarding the budgeting process for the fiscal year 2025-2026 Inner City Improvement Plan. The Mayor provided the Board of Commissioners with a handout outlining projects in need of being addressed within the budget for their consideration in anticipation of future conversations. Mayor Staton reported on the success of the ICIP Orientation, which took place on Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at 5:30pm. at the Municipal Services Center, sharing that approximately 90 people had been in attendance, regardless of the unfavorable weather conditions, and that he sensed a renewed energy in regard to the Inner City Improvement Initiative, which speaks well to the future of the projects and the five newly established committees. ________________________ MEETING ADJOURN: MOTION by Commissioner Pruitt, seconded by Commissioner Whitt, 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 4:03 p.m. ___________________________ Bradley S. Staton, Mayor ATTEST: April 22, 2025 ______________________ Jessa Brandon, City Clerk