Henderson public meetings in 2022

Board of Commissioners Meetings

The Board of Commissioners is holding a special called meeting solely to conduct an executive session for a hearing that may result in the discipline or removal of an employee, followed by reconvening to issue findings of fact. No other business is on the agenda.

• Executive session under KRS 61.810(1)(f) for employee discipline or removal hearing
• Reconvene to present findings of fact

Board of Commissioners Meetings

The Henderson Board of Commissioners is holding a special called meeting to consider a resolution revising rental rates and fees for parks and recreation facilities, and to hold second readings of ordinances accepting public improvements for HWU sewer work and authorizing industrial building revenue bonds for the Pratt (Henderson Corrugating) LLC project. The agenda also includes a service award presentation, approval of past meeting minutes, and a possible executive session for personnel discussion.

• Resolution revising rental rates for Denton Shelter, Atkinson Clubhouse, JFK Community Center, and Atkinson Pool, and increasing cleaning deposit for JFK Community Center
• Second reading of ordinance accepting public improvements for HWU Sewer and Manhole at Hydro Aluminum
• Second reading of ordinance authorizing issuance of Industrial Building Revenue Bonds, Series 2023A for Pratt (Henderson Corrugating), LLC Project
• Presentation of 20-year service award to Fire Driver Engineer Brian D. Buedel
• Approval of minutes from 10 prior meetings (September through December 2022)

The Board of Commissioners approved a major industrial bond issuance for Pratt (Henderson Corrugating), LLC. The board also accepted wastewater-sewer improvements for Hydro Aluminum and appointed a new Assistant City Manager.

• Approved $160,000,000 maximum aggregate principal for Industrial Revenue Bonds for Pratt (Henderson Corrugating), LLC (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 38-22 accepting wastewater-sewer relocation improvements for Hydro Aluminum expansion (5-0)
• Appointed Heath Allen Cox as Assistant City Manager and approved employment agreement (5-0)
• Approved amendment to Dylan Ward's employment agreement to extend term past December 31, 2022 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 47-22 revising rental rates for Denton Shelter, Atkinson Clubhouse, JFK Community Center, and Atkinson Pool (5-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including minutes from 10 previous meetings (5-0)

Board of Commissioners Meetings

The Board of Commissioners is holding a special called meeting primarily to conduct an executive session for a hearing that may result in the discipline or removal of an employee, followed by a reconvened meeting and findings of fact.

• Executive session for possible employee discipline or removal under KRS 61.810(1)(f)
• Reconvene meeting after executive session
• Findings of fact to be presented

Board of Commissioners Meetings

The Board of Commissioners will receive several presentations including the FY2022 city audit, a future power supply update from Henderson Municipal Power & Light, recognition of riverboat tour guides, and a proposal for a new outdoor community skate park. The consent agenda includes approval of multiple meeting minutes, resolutions for transit plans, a $2,067,242 Cleaner Water Program grant, a $10,500/month animal control agreement, and vehicle purchases for the police department. Several ordinances and municipal orders are also scheduled for discussion.

• Presentation of FY2022 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (audit)
• HMP&L presentation on future power supply
• Proposal for a new outdoor community skate park
• Resolution accepting $2,067,242 Cleaner Water Program grant for HWU raw water intake & pipeline project
• Municipal order approving $135,092 for three police vehicles and $46,200 for equipment

The Board of Commissioners approved an increase in the occupational license tax rate and updated the city pay plan. They also authorized several equipment purchases and accepted a $2.06M water utility grant.

• Increased occupational license tax rate from 1.49% to 1.65% (5-0)
• Approved pay plan to eliminate Fire Captain position, add Fire Division Chief, and increase pay for hazardous ($5,000) and non-hazardous (3%) employees (5-0)
• Accepted $2,067,242.00 Cleaner Water Program Grant for Henderson Water Utility (5-0)
• Approved $880,950.00 for HMG Station 1 Purchase Point Replacement and Upgrade (5-0)
• Approved $168,869.00 for one 11 cubic yard refuse packer (5-0)
• Approved $135,092.00 for three 2022 Dodge Durango vehicles and $46,200.00 for outfitting (5-0)
• Approved $10,500.00 monthly for six months for Humane Society of Henderson County animal control services (5-0)
• Accepted FY 2022 Audited Financial Statements (5-0)

Board of Commissioners Meetings

The Board of Commissioners will accept the Henderson Water Utility's FY2022 audit, which received an unmodified (clean) opinion from Riney Hancock CPAs. The board will also hear presentations on the GAIN anti-poverty program, a new outdoor community skate park, and an indoor skateboarding project. Several ordinances are up for first reading, including one authorizing GO bonds for HMP&L projects and one approving HMP&L rate adjustments.

• Resolution authorizing Airport Terminal Program (ATP) grant application
• Ordinance authorizing issuance of GO Bonds, Series 2023A for HMP&L projects
• Ordinance approving and adopting HMP&L rate adjustments
• Ordinance adopting revised job classification and pay plan
• Municipal order authorizing lease of the former Jefferson Elementary School

The Board approved general obligation bonds for fiber-to-home infrastructure and electrical facility upgrades. They also adopted new electric rates and approved the lease of the former Jefferson Elementary School. First readings were passed for a city pay plan amendment and an increase in occupational license fees.

• Approved $21.6M in general obligation bonds for fiber internet and electrical upgrades (4-1)
• Adopted new electric rates and services effective January 1, 2023 (4-1)
• Approved lease of former Jefferson Elementary School from Board of Education (5-0)
• Approved $219,988 FAA grant for airport terminal roof development (5-0)
• Approved $35,000 purchase of a 2008 Ford F350 rescue truck for Fire Department (5-0)
• Approved donation of a street sweeper to Henderson County Fiscal Court (5-0)
• Passed first reading of pay plan increasing hazardous duty pay by $5,000 and non-hazardous by 3% (5-0)
• Passed first reading to increase occupational license tax from 1.49% to 1.65% (5-0)

Board of Commissioners Meetings

The Henderson Board of Commissioners is holding a special called joint work session with the Utility Commission. The only agenda item is a presentation from Henderson Municipal Power & Light on future projects including a fiber network, power purchase, and advanced metering infrastructure.

• Henderson Municipal Power & Light presentation on future projects
• Fiber network project discussion
• Future power purchase discussion
• Advanced metering infrastructure system discussion

The Board of Commissioners and Utility Commission held a work session to discuss proposed infrastructure projects. No formal action was taken during this meeting.

Board of Commissioners Meetings

The Board of Commissioners will hold a special called meeting to consider several items, including a public hearing on HMP&L rate adjustments, approval of a resolution accepting a Cleaner Water Program grant for Henderson Water Utility, and a municipal order awarding a cleaning services contract for the Public Safety Building. The meeting will also include proclamations and consent agenda items.

• Public hearing on HMP&L rate adjustment
• Resolution accepting Cleaner Water Program grant for HWU
• Municipal order awarding cleaning services for Public Safety Building to E.P.I.C. Systems, Inc. at $2,816.50 per month
• Ordinance authorizing issuance of GO Bonds, Series 2023A for HMP&L projects
• Ordinance approving and adopting HMP&L rate adjustments

Board of Commissioners Meetings

The Henderson Board of Commissioners will hear presentations on a proposed pickleball complex, the Answer Center's community assistance report, and a wayfinding project. They will vote on consent agenda items including a $33,988 demolition contract for the Answer Center building at 510 Second Street, a $65,392 bid for gas station valves, and a $114,708 bid for a gas regulator and odorant system. The board will also consider second reading of an ordinance amending mobile food unit rules and first readings on budget and pay plan changes.

• Municipal Order awarding $33,988 bid to Hazex Construction for demolition of Answer Center building at 510 Second Street
• Municipal Order awarding $65,392 bid to Bradford Supply for Henderson Municipal Gas Station 1 valves
• Municipal Order awarding $114,708 bid to tri-State Meter for Mooney Regulator and YZ Odorant System
• Second reading of ordinance amending Chapter 17 – Parks and Recreation, Article IV – Mobile Food Units
• Presentation from Henderson Pickleball Group requesting expansion of courts at Community Park and a new pickleball complex

The Board of Commissioners approved funding to expand pickleball courts and adopted an ordinance prohibiting mobile food vendors from using city water without authorization. Several municipal contracts for gas station valves and building demolition were approved via consent agenda. The Board also passed a first reading for water utility budget and job classification amendments.

• Approved up to $30,000 to expand Community Park pickleball courts from three to six (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 30-22 prohibiting mobile food vendors from using city water without authorization (5-0)
• Approved $65,392 bid for gas station valves to Bradford Supply Company (5-0)
• Approved $114,708.34 bid for Mooney Regulator and YZ Odorant System to Tri-State Meter and Regulator (5-0)
• Approved $33,988 bid for demolition of 510 Second Street building to Hazex Construction Company (5-0)
• Approved filling in a WWII-era bomb shelter at 510 Second Street after demolition (5-0)
• Approved Municipal Order 67-22 grandfathering 15 annual vacation days for police clerical staff (5-0)
• Approved Utility Relocation Agreement with Ragle, Inc. for I-69 ORX Project (5-0)

Board of Commissioners Meetings

The Board of Commissioners will consider supplemental agreements for road projects and ordinances regarding city administration and mobile food units. The meeting includes a presentation on the Station One Fire Station and a rezoning request for St. Anthony’s Hospice.

• Supplemental Agreement No. 3 for Wathen Lane Upgrade Project ($164,379)
• Supplemental Agreement No. 1 for KY 425 (Henderson Bypass) Turn Lanes Project
• Rezoning #1132 for St. Anthony’s Hospice at 2410 S. Green Street
• Ordinance amending Chapter 17 regarding Mobile Food Units
• Purchase of a 2022 Ram 3500 Cab & Chassis Tradesman Crew Cab 4x2 Dually

Board of Commissioners Meetings

The Board of Commissioners will receive updates on an economic development and marketing study and an aquatic center feasibility study. The body is also considering a change order for road construction and a bid for a police command post.

• Change Order #1 for KY 425 turn lanes to Pratt Paper in the amount of $86,035.97
• Bid award to Trailer World, Inc. for an aluminum mobile command post for police in the amount of $50,555.80
• Adoption of the Henderson County Area Solid Waste Management Plan 2023-2027 Update
• First reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 2 regarding the Assistant City Manager position
• Presentations on Economic Development and an Aquatic Center Feasibility Study

Board of Commissioners Meetings

The Board of Commissioners will consider several ordinances including the acceptance of public sidewalk improvements in Canoe Creek II. The meeting also includes discussions on zoning changes for accessory buildings, manufactured home districts, and alcoholic beverage destinations.

• Acceptance of sidewalks on Arrow Way (660 linear feet) and Fairground Lane (100 linear feet)
• Ordinance amending Accessory Buildings regulations regarding conditional use permits
• Ordinance adding Article XXXV – R-SMH, Residential Subdivided Manufactured Home District
• Ordinance amending Chapter 4 – Alcoholic Beverages – Entertainment Destination Center
• Bid for Natural Gas Pipeline Extension Project

Board of Commissioners Meetings

The Board of Commissioners will hold a work session to review capital expenditures. Finance Director Robert Gunter will present funding opportunities for upcoming projects.

• Discussion of funding for the Sports Complex
• Discussion of funding for new Fire Stations

Board of Commissioners Meetings

The Board of Commissioners will meet to consider several ordinances regarding property improvements, pay plans, and tax collection. The agenda includes a presentation on the Nu-Works one-year report and a municipal order for an airport grant.

• Airport Improvement Program (AIP) grant application for $476,610.00
• Ordinance regarding 2022 Ad Valorem Taxes
• Ordinance accepting public improvements for Canoe Creek II Section 2
• Ordinance accepting public improvements for River’s Edge Section 1
• Ordinance amending pay plan for 911 Shift Differential and HWU Chief Engineer

Board of Commissioners Meetings

The Board of Commissioners will review several items including a $30,996.09 KEMI workers' compensation dividend check. The agenda includes resolutions for animal control services, occupational license fee rebates, and equipment purchases.

• Presentation of $30,996.09 KEMI Workers' Compensation Carrier Dividend Check
• Resolution approving agreement with the Humane Society of Henderson County, Inc. for $10,500.00 monthly for six months
• Resolution authorizing occupational license fee rebate for Sitex, Inc.
• Municipal Order authorizing purchase of a 2015 JLG 600AJ Lift for $59,200.00
• Ordinance regarding the levy and collection of 2022 Ad Valorem Taxes

Board of Commissioners Meetings

The Board of Commissioners will review several municipal orders regarding fire department equipment and heavy equipment rentals. The meeting also includes an ordinance review for a proposed Manufactured Home District.

• Bid award for Fire Department uniforms and equipment to Siegel's Corporation and Galls, LLC
• Bid award for heavy equipment rental to Schneider Farms & Excavating
• Amendment to bid terms for Fire Department pumper apparatus from Seagrave Fire Apparatus, LLC
• Ordinance review for a proposed Manufactured Home District

Board of Commissioners Meetings

The Board of Commissioners and City Utility Commission will meet to discuss power supply planning and operational challenges. General Manager Brad Bickett and staff will present plans for future power supply and capital improvements.

• Discussion of Henderson Municipal Power and Light power supply planning
• Review of operational and capital improvements planning
• Executive session regarding pending litigation involving Henderson Municipal Power & Light and Big Rivers

Board of Commissioners Meetings

The Board of Commissioners will discuss a $3,000,000 Economic Development Administration grant for a natural gas pipeline extension. Additionally, the board will review an ordinance to add an Assistant General Manager position for the Henderson Water Utility.

• $3,000,000 EDA grant for Henderson Municipal Gas Pipeline Extension
• Contract with Green River Area Development District (GRADD) for $35,000.00 in grant administration services
• Ordinance to add an Assistant General Manager position and remove the Project Engineer position at Henderson Water Utility
• Executive session regarding pending litigation on behalf of the City

Board of Commissioners Meetings

The Board of Commissioners is meeting to discuss infrastructure financing and utility rates. The body will consider a bond issuance for sewer and water systems and a new ordinance regarding camping in city parks.

• Second reading of ordinance for General Obligation Bonds up to $10,000,000.00 for municipal water, sanitary sewer, and storm sewer systems
• Second reading of ordinance adopting electric rate and services schedules
• First reading of ordinance establishing Sec. 17-7 regarding camping in city parks and recreational areas
• Resolution for a $9,394.00 Homeland Security grant for Police Department firearms
• Municipal Order awarding bid for 9-1-1 Dispatch Center computer hardware