Madisonville public meetings in 2022

City Council

The Madisonville City Council is meeting to approve minutes, bills, and payroll, receive department reports, and consider several resolutions. Key actions include accepting bids for the Westside Wastewater Treatment Plant Clarifier No. 3, a surplus lot at 581/583 West Noel, and a surplus police vehicle, as well as adopting the 2023 Personnel Policy. The council will also enter a closed session to discuss a business proposal.

• Accept bid for Westside Wastewater Treatment Plant Clarifier No. 3
• Accept bid for surplus lot at 581/583 West Noel, Madisonville, Kentucky
• Surplus vehicle for Police Department
• Adoption of the 2023 Personnel Policy
• Closed session under KRS 61.810(g) for business discussions

The Madisonville City Council approved a $2,888,000 bid from Herrick Company, Inc. for the Westside Wastewater Treatment Plant Clarifier No. 3, and authorized up to $2,000,000 in six equal installments to the Hopkins County Development Corporation for economic development. The council also approved a $3,000 bid for a surplus lot, surplus of a police vehicle, and updates to the 2023 personnel policy. All votes were unanimous (6-0).

• Approved $2,888,000 bid from Herrick Company, Inc. for Westside Wastewater Treatment Plant Clarifier No. 3 (6-0)
• Approved $2,000,000 incentive package to Hopkins County Development Corporation, paid in six installments (6-0)
• Approved sealed bid of $3,000 from Tracy Logan for surplus lot at 581/583 West Noel (6-0)
• Approved surplus of Police Department vehicle (6-0)
• Approved updates to 2023 personnel policy and employee handbook (6-0)
• Approved minutes of December 5, 2022 (6-0)
• Approved bills and payroll (6-0)

City Council

The City Council will meet to consider resolutions for equipment bids and municipal appointments. The agenda also includes department reports from Building, Planning & Zoning, and Business Licensing.

• Resolution to accept bid for Fire Alarm System
• Resolution to accept bid for bucket truck for Electric Department
• Appointment of Jack Morris to the Ethics Board
• Appointment of Susan Scholze to Tree Board

The Madisonville City Council approved several bids and appointments. It rejected the bid for the Fire Alarm System at Station 2 but accepted Premier's bids for Stations 3 and 4 totaling $39,100. It also approved a $353,911.87 bucket truck bid from Altec for the Electric Department and appointed Jack Morris to the Ethics Board and Susan Scholze to the Tree Board.

• Approved minutes of November 21, 2022 (4-0)
• Approved bills and payroll (4-0)
• Rejected bid for Fire Alarm System at Station 2 (4-0)
• Accepted Premier bid for Fire Alarm System at Station 3 ($17,750) and Station 4 ($21,350), total $39,100 (4-0)
• Approved bucket truck bid from Altec for $353,911.87 (4-0)
• Appointed Jack Morris to Ethics Board (4-0)
• Appointed Susan Scholze to Tree Board (4-0)

City Council

The Madisonville City Council is meeting for a regular session. The agenda includes routine items such as approving minutes, bills, and payroll, as well as receiving reports from the fire and police departments. The main item of new business is a discussion of an offer of reconsideration from Tracy Logan.

• Discussion of Tracy Logan offer of reconsideration
• Approval of minutes from November 7, 2022
• Approval of bills and payroll
• Fire Department Report
• Police Department Report

The City Council approved a motion regarding a property offer from Tracy Logan. The city will rebid the property and accept sealed bids if the $4,000 payment is not made.

• Approved offer for Tracy Logan to pay $4,000 for property or city will rebid (6-0)
• Approved November 7, 2022 minutes (6-0)
• Approved bills and payroll (6-0)

City Council

The Madisonville City Council will meet to review department reports and new business. Key items include accepting bids for the West Noel Avenue Sewer Interceptor Project and vehicle exhaust removal systems.

• Accept bid for Phase 2 of the West Noel Avenue Sewer Interceptor Project
• Resolution to accept bids for Vehicle Exhaust Removal Systems
• Resolution to surplus items from Public Works Department
• Business Licenses, Planning & Zoning, and Building Activity reports

The Madisonville City Council approved several routine items, including minutes, bills and payroll, and resolutions to surplus Public Works items, accept bids for vehicle exhaust removal systems, and accept the bid for Phase 2 of the West Noel Avenue Sewer Interceptor Project. All votes were unanimous (6-0). The council also heard a presentation from You Decide Kentucky and recognized a sanitation employee.

• Approved minutes of October 17, 2022 (6-0)
• Approved minutes of October 27, 2022 (6-0)
• Approved bills and payroll (6-0)
• Approved resolution to surplus items from Public Works Department (6-0)
• Approved resolution to accept bids for Vehicle Exhaust Removal Systems (6-0)
• Approved bid for Phase 2 of West Noel Avenue Sewer Interceptor Project (6-0)

City Council

The Madisonville City Council will meet to discuss a closed session on potential real estate acquisition or sale, consider resolutions for construction bids at the airport and fire station, and discuss a road closure request. The agenda includes both new business and discussion items.

• Closed session under KRS 61.810(1)(b) for real property acquisition or sale discussions
• Resolution pertaining to 819 South Main Street
• Resolution to accept bids for steel studs, insulation, drywall & ceiling at Madisonville Municipal Airport
• Resolution to accept bid for building and construction labor for a 40 x 60 ft building at Madisonville Fire Station
• Road closure request discussion

The City Council approved the sale of 819 South Main Street for economic development and authorized Mayor Cotton to negotiate the purchase of 1301 South Main Street. The council also accepted construction bids for the Municipal Airport and Fire Station, and approved a road closure request.

• Authorized Mayor Cotton to negotiate purchase of 1301 South Main Street (5-0)
• Declared property at 819 South Main Street as surplus (5-0)
• Authorized sale of 819 South Main Street for Economic Development Purposes (3-2)
• Approved bids for steel studs, insulation, drywall & ceiling at Municipal Airport (5-0)
• Approved bid for labor and construction of 40 x 60 ft building at Fire Station (5-0)
• Approved road closure request (5-0)

City Council

The Madisonville City Council will meet on October 17, 2022, to discuss and vote on amendments to the planned unit development ordinance. The meeting will also include department reports, a tourism committee update, and decisions on street closures for local events.

• Second reading of ordinance amending Chapter 156.035 of the City of Madisonville Code of Ordinances relating to Planned Unit Developments
• Permission to close Bishop Alley and Sugg Street for an event on December 9, 2022
• Permission to close Martin Luther King Jr. for Madisonville Housing Authority Trunk or Treat Event
• Permission to close Bishop Alley on October 31, 2022, from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
• Re-appointment of Nick Foster to the Housing Authority Board

The Madisonville City Council approved $60,000 in restaurant tax funds for an airshow at the Madisonville Airport and passed an ordinance amending planned unit developments. The council also approved a Homeland Security agreement application, multiple street and alley closures for upcoming events, and the re-appointment of Nick Foster to the Housing Authority Board.

• Approved October 3, 2022 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved bills and payroll (6-0)
• Approved $60,000.00 from Restaurant Tax Funds for Airshow at Madisonville Airport (6-0)
• Approved ordinance amending Chapter 156.035 relating to planned unit developments (6-0)
• Approved resolution to make application and enter into an agreement with Homeland Security (6-0)
• Approved closure of Bishop Alley and Sugg Street with conditions regarding the parking lot (6-0)
• Approved closure of Martin Luther King Jr. for Trunk or Treat Event (6-0)
• Approved closure of Bishop Alley on October 31, 2022 (6-0)

City Council

The Madisonville City Council is meeting to approve minutes, bills, and payroll, receive department reports, and consider several items of new business. Key actions include a first reading of an ordinance amending Planned Unit Development regulations, resolutions to accept bids for sewer system improvements and chest compression devices, and discussion of a surplus property offer and street closure for the Fall Festival.

• First reading of ordinance amending Chapter 156.035 on Planned Unit Developments
• Resolution to accept bids for Sewer System Improvements - 18 inch gravity sewer repair
• Resolution to accept bids for Chest Compression Devices
• Re-appointments to Ethics Board, Tree Board, Planning Commission, and YAA Board
• Discussion on offer for surplus property and street closure for Fall Festival

The City Council approved resolutions to accept bids for sewer system improvements and chest compression devices. Council members also authorized the sale of surplus property and the closure of a street for the Fall Festival.

• Approved bids for 18 inch gravity sewer repair (6-0)
• Approved bids for Chest Compression Devices (6-0)
• Approved investment of Water and Wastewater Funds (5-1)
• Approved sale of surplus lot to Tracy Logan for $4,500.00 (6-0)
• Approved street closure for Fall Festival (6-0)
• Approved re-appointment of Chuck Shockley to Ethics Board (6-0)
• Approved re-appointment of Mark Metcalfe to Tree Board (6-0)
• Approved proclamation for Kentucky Professional Women's Week (6-0)

City Council

The Madisonville City Council will meet to approve minutes, bills, and department reports, and vote on an ordinance amending property tax regulations. They will also consider resolutions to reject bids for a fire training center and accept a bid for runway overlay and drainage improvements. Two road closure requests and a fire department approval are also on the agenda.

• Ordinance amending Chapter 96 of the Code of Ordinances (property tax)
• Resolution to reject bids for Fire Training Center
• Resolution to accept bid for Runway Overlay and Drainage Improvement Project
• Road closure request for 9/30/2022
• Road closure request for 10/29/2022

The City Council approved an ordinance amending the city code regarding property taxes. The council also accepted a bid for runway overlay and drainage improvements and authorized the fire department to bid on chest compression devices.

• Approved ordinance amending Chapter 96 of the Code of Ordinances relating to property tax (6-0)
• Approved resolution to reject bids for Fire Training Center (6-0)
• Approved bid from Scotty's Contracting for Runway Overlay and Drainage Improvement Project, contingent on KY Dept. of Aviation approval (6-0)
• Approved road closure request for 9/30/2022 subject to written consent from open Sugg St. businesses (6-0)
• Approved road closure request for 10/29/2022 subject to written consent from open businesses (6-0)
• Approved permission for Fire Department to bid Chest Compression Devices (6-0)
• Approved September 6, 2022 minutes (6-0)
• Approved bills and payroll (6-0)

City Council

The Madisonville City Council is meeting to consider several ordinances and resolutions, including a first reading of a property tax amendment and a second reading for general obligation bonds. They will also vote on resolutions to fund the West Noel sewer interceptor project, accept bids for surplus property and Phase 1 of the West Sewer Interceptor Project, and discuss fire station modifications. An executive order appointing Dean Sheets to the economic development board is also on the agenda.

• First reading of ordinance amending Chapter 96 (property tax)
• Second reading of ordinance for General Obligation Bonds, Series 2022
• Resolution to authorize funding for West Noel sewer interceptor project
• Resolution to accept bid for surplus property at 454 Woodson
• Resolution to accept bids for Phase 1 West Sewer Interceptor Project

The City Council approved the issuance of General Obligation Bonds, Series 2022, and authorized funding and bids for the West Noel and West Sewer Interceptor projects. The council also approved the sale of surplus property and upgrades for fire station equipment.

• Approved General Obligation Bonds, Series 2022 (6-0)
• Approved funding authorization for West Noel sewer interceptor project (6-0)
• Approved bids for Phase 1 West Sewer Interceptor Project (6-0)
• Approved bid for surplus property at 454 Woodson (6-0)
• Approved resolution to declare lots as surplus property (6-0)
• Approved bidding for fire station diesel exhaust systems and fire alarms (6-0)
• Approved Planned Unit Development text amendment for Hopkins County Planning Commission (6-0)
• Approved bills and payroll (6-0)

General

The Madisonville City Council is holding a special called meeting to conduct a first reading of an ordinance authorizing the issuance of general obligation bonds, Series 2022, to fund water and sewer system improvements. The ordinance also sets terms for the bonds and provides for a public sale. This is a first reading, so no final decision is made at this meeting.

• First reading of ordinance authorizing general obligation bonds, Series 2022
• Bond proceeds to fund additions, improvements, and enhancements to the city's water and sewer system
• Ordinance provides for levy of annual tax to pay bond interest and principal
• Public sale of bonds is authorized

The City Council conducted a first reading of an ordinance to issue General Obligation Bonds, Series 2022. The proceeds are intended for additions, improvements, and enhancements to the city's water and sewer system. A second reading is scheduled for September 6, 2022.

• Approved first reading of General Obligation Bonds, Series 2022 ordinance (All in favor)

City Council

The Madisonville City Council will hold its regular meeting to approve minutes, bills, and payroll, hear department reports, and act on new business including the sale of a surplus lot, equipment bids, and a sewer interceptor project bid.

• Surplus Lot - 454 Woodson Avenue sale
• 2022 Single Drum Wire Puller bid acceptance
• West Noel Sewer Interceptor Project pipe bid acceptance
• Tourism Board appointment
• Approval of bills and payroll

The City Council approved several funding requests for tourism events and park improvements, including $400,000 for 4th Fest. The council also accepted bids for a wire puller and the West Noel Sewer Interceptor Project. A request for $60,000 for an Airshow was denied.

• Approved $125,000 for City Parks restroom repairs (6-0)
• Approved $400,000 for 4th Fest (5-1)
• Approved $50,000 for additional Events (5-1)
• Approved $22,500 for YAA Fencing (5-1)
• Denied $60,000 for Airshow (3-3)
• Approved $10,000 for BeechBash at Airport (6-0)
• Approved $65,500 for Deck the Park (4-2)
• Approved $31,000 for Elmer Kelley Stadium updates (6-0)

City Council

The Madisonville City Council is meeting to handle routine business including approving minutes, bills, and payroll, receiving department reports, and acting on several resolutions. Key items include authorizing a non-competitive purchase of membrane filters, accepting bids for paving and pipes, declaring a police vehicle surplus, and making appointments to the economic development corporation.

• Authorization to purchase membrane filters from Suez Water Technologies via non-competitive negotiation
• Resolution to accept bid for Municipal Aid Paving
• Resolution to accept bids for Pipe
• Surplus of Police Vehicle
• Re-appointment of Skip McGaw and appointment of Marvin Hightower to Madisonville Hopkins County Economic Development Corporation

The Madisonville City Council unanimously approved several infrastructure contracts, including municipal aid paving and various pipe and casing bids. They also authorized the non-competitive purchase of membrane filters, the surplus of a police vehicle, and the temporary closure of Bishop Alley for events in late September and early October. Additionally, the council re-appointed Skip McGaw and appointed Marvin Hightower to the Economic Development Corporation.

• Approved bills and payroll (Unanimous)
• Adopted R-2022-27: Authorization to purchase membrane filters via non-competitive negotiation (Unanimous)
• Adopted R-2022-28: Accept bid for Municipal Aid Paving (Unanimous)
• Adopted R-2022-29: Accept bids for 250' of 8" SDR 35 PVC Pipe (Unanimous)
• Adopted R-2022-30: Accept bids for 60' of 18" Steel Casing (Unanimous)
• Adopted R-2022-31: Accept bids for 1549' of 10" SDR 35 PVC Pipe (Unanimous)
• Adopted surplus of Police Vehicle (Unanimous)
• Adopted permission to close Bishop Alley for events on Sept 30 & Oct 1 (Unanimous)

City Council

The Madisonville City Council will consider resolutions regarding sewer extensions and wastewater plant repairs. The meeting also includes discussions on personnel policy amendments and street closures for the Summer Sizzler.

• Amendment to the Personnel Policy and Employee Handbook
• Resolution to Accept Bids for the Ahlstrom Sanitary Sewer Extension
• Accept Bid for Westside Waste Water Treatment Plant Final Clarifier No. 1 Rehabilitation
• Permission to close streets for Summer Sizzler

The Madisonville City Council approved several resolutions, including accepting bids for the Ahlstrom Sanitary Sewer Extension and the Westside Waste Water Treatment Plant Final Clarifier No. 1 Rehabilitation. The council also adopted an amendment to the Personnel Policy and Employee Handbook, allowed street closures for the Summer Sizzler, and authorized Mayor Cotton to proceed with property disposition for economic development. All votes were unanimous except the Ahlstrom sewer bid, which passed 5-0 with Councilmember Townsend abstaining.

• Adopted minutes from July 5, 2022 regular meeting (unanimous)
• Approved bills and payroll (unanimous)
• Adopted amendment to Personnel Policy and Employee Handbook (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution to accept bids for Ahlstrom Sanitary Sewer Extension (5-0, Townsend abstained)
• Adopted resolution to accept bid for Westside Waste Water Treatment Plant Final Clarifier No. 1 Rehabilitation (unanimous)
• Approved street closures for Summer Sizzler (unanimous)
• Adopted motion to enter closed session under KRS 61.810(1)(B) (unanimous)
• Adopted motion to allow Mayor Cotton to proceed with disposition of property for economic development (unanimous)

City Council

The Madisonville City Council will consider accepting bids for a restroom pavilion at Grapevine Lake and for road salt, and will discuss a street closure request for Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. The meeting also includes routine approvals of minutes and bills.

• Accept bids for Grapevine Lake Restroom Pavilion
• Accept bid for Road Salt
• Discussion on Street Closure Request for Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.

The Madisonville City Council met on July 5, 2022 with all six ward members and Mayor Kevin Cotton present. The council unanimously adopted resolutions accepting bids for the Grapevine Lake restroom pavilion and for road salt, and unanimously approved a street closure request for Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. It also approved the minutes of a June 28, 2022 special called meeting and approved bills and payroll. The minutes do not record dollar amounts, vendor names, or the date of the street closure.

• Adopted resolution accepting bids for Grapevine Lake restroom pavilion (6-0)
• Adopted resolution accepting bid for road salt (6-0)
• Approved street closure request for Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. (6-0)
• Approved minutes of June 28, 2022 special called meeting (6-0)
• Approved bills and payroll (6-0)
• Adjourned (6-0)

City Council

The Madisonville City Council will hold a special called meeting to amend the city’s annual budget for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2022. The council will also discuss allowing contracts with services from local businesses owned by city employees.

• Amend 2021-2022 annual budget with estimated revenues and appropriations
• Discuss permission to contract services from local businesses owned by city employees

At a special called meeting on June 28, 2022, the Madisonville City Council adopted an ordinance amending the city's annual budget for fiscal year July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022. The council also adopted an item granting permission to contract services from local businesses owned by city employees. Both actions passed unanimously, with Ward 3 council member Adam Townsend absent. The minutes of the June 21, 2022 special and regular meetings were accepted.

• Adopted ordinance amending FY2021-22 annual budget (unanimous, Townsend absent)
• Adopted permission to contract services from local businesses owned by city employees (unanimous, Townsend absent)
• Accepted minutes of June 21, 2022 special called meeting (unanimous, Townsend absent)
• Accepted minutes of June 21, 2022 regular meeting (unanimous, Townsend absent)
• Adjourned (unanimous, Townsend absent)

City Council

The Madisonville City Council is holding a special called meeting that consists of a call to order, a tour of city departments, and adjournment. No formal decisions or discussions are listed on the agenda.

• City tour of city departments

The City Council declared two lots as surplus property and authorized their sale. The council also approved contracting services from eight businesses owned by city employees and re-appointed a member to the Tree Board.

• Declared lots at 723 North Seminary and 581-583 West Noel Avenue as surplus property (Unanimous)
• Approved contracting services from businesses owned by city employees Jacob Dever, Chad Baldwin, Matt Browning, Brandon Tow, Heath Jones, Barrett Holloway, Mike Finchman, and Robert James (Unanimous)
• Re-appointed Mary Haley Hancock to the Tree Board for a three-year term ending June 1, 2025 (Unanimous)
• Approved bills and payroll (Unanimous)
• First reading of ordinance to amend the annual budget for fiscal year July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022

City Council

The Madisonville City Council is meeting to consider several ordinances on second reading, including the annual budget for fiscal year 2022-23, and amendments to occupational license fees, water/sewer, and electric codes. They will also discuss a resolution to authorize the mayor to execute a deed and consider permission to bid. The meeting includes routine items like approval of minutes and bills.

• Second reading of ordinance adopting FY 2022-23 budget (July 1, 2022 - June 30, 2023)
• Ordinance amending Chapter 110.03 on occupational license fees
• Ordinance amending Chapter 52 on water and sewer
• Ordinance amending Chapter 51 on electric
• Resolution to allow Mayor Kevin Cotton to execute deed

At its June 6, 2022 regular meeting, the Madisonville City Council unanimously adopted the city budget for fiscal year July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023 on second reading. The council also gave unanimous second-reading approval to three ordinance amendments covering the occupational license fee (Chapter 110.03), water and sewer (Chapter 52), and electric (Chapter 51). In new business, the council authorized Mayor Kevin Cotton to execute a deed and granted permission to bid. All votes recorded were unanimous, 6-0, with all six ward members present.

• Adopted FY2022-23 annual city budget (July 1, 2022–June 30, 2023) on second reading (6-0)
• Adopted ordinance amendment to Chapter 110.03 on occupational license fees (6-0)
• Adopted ordinance amendment to Chapter 52 on water and sewer (6-0)
• Adopted ordinance amendment to Chapter 51 on electric (6-0)
• Authorized Mayor Kevin Cotton to execute a deed (6-0)
• Granted permission to bid (6-0)
• Approved bills and payroll (6-0)
• Adopted minutes of the May 16, 2022 regular meeting (6-0)

City Council

The Madisonville City Council will hear the mayor's budget message and consider the first reading of the ordinance adopting the annual budget for FY 2022-2023. The council will also review ordinances amending occupational license fees, electric, and water/sewer chapters, and discuss a grant application for recreational trails. A closed session is scheduled for real estate and litigation discussions.

• Presentation of proposed FY 2022-2023 budget and mayor's budget message
• First reading of ordinance adopting annual budget for July 1, 2022 – June 30, 2023
• Ordinance amendment to Chapter 110.03 on occupational license fee
• Ordinance amending Chapter 51 (Electric) and Chapter 52 (Water and sewer)
• Resolution to apply for grant funds for Recreational Trails Program

The Madisonville City Council approved the purchase of property by the Mayor, not to exceed its appraised value, following a closed session. The Council also received the proposed FY 2022-2023 budget and held first readings for several ordinances, including those related to the annual budget, occupational license fees, and utility codes.

• Approved property purchase negotiation by Mayor (6-0)
• Adopted ordinance to close a public street or alley (6-0)
• Adopted resolution to apply for Recreational Trails Program grant (6-0)
• Approved appointment of LaBarron McAdoo to Tourism Advisory Board (6-0)
• Approved utility connection for water (6-0)
• Approved bills and payroll (6-0)
• Adopted minutes from May 2 and May 4 meetings (6-0)

City Council

The Madisonville City Council is meeting to approve routine items like minutes and payroll, and to consider several new business items. These include an ordinance to close a public street or alley, resolutions to accept bids for a steel building and its electrical package at the Madisonville Municipal Airport, and a discussion about contracting with a business owned by a city employee's family member. A proclamation for Building Safety Month will also be presented.

• Ordinance accepting and closing a public street or alley
• Resolution to accept bid for erection of steel building at Madisonville Municipal Airport
• Resolution to accept bid for electrical package for steel building at Madisonville Municipal Airport
• Discussion on permission to contract with a business owned by an immediate family member of a city employee
• Proclamation for Building Safety Month

The City Council approved several funding requests for park improvements, tourism events, and airport infrastructure. They also authorized a contract involving a business owned by a city employee's family member and held a first reading for a street closure ordinance.

• Approved $10,000 for Beech Bash (6-0)
• Approved $35,000 for City Park jump pad (6-0)
• Approved $35,000 for City Park kayak and water bike rentals (6-0)
• Approved $40,000 for basketball courts at city parks (6-0)
• Approved $25,000 for Grapevine Lake restrooms (6-0)
• Approved $45,000 for Festus Claybon Park bleachers (6-0)
• Approved $50,000 for downtown summer concerts (6-0)
• Approved airport steel building and electrical bids (6-0)

City Council

The Madisonville City Council will meet to approve minutes, bills, and payroll, and hear department reports. Two zoning amendments from old business will be voted on, and a new business resolution will declare computers surplus. A municipal order will appoint a new member to the Zoning Adjustment Board.

• Amendment to Chapter 156 for accessory dwelling units in agricultural/residential zones
• Amendment to Chapter 156 for temporary disaster housing
• Resolution to declare computers as surplus
• Appointment of Frank Williams to the Zoning Adjustment Board

The Madisonville City Council met on April 18, 2022 with all six ward members and Mayor Kevin Cotton present. The council unanimously adopted two amendments to Chapter 156 of the city code, one covering accessory dwelling units in agricultural and residential areas and one covering temporary housing after a disaster. It also approved the prior meeting's minutes, approved bills and payroll, declared computers as surplus, and appointed Frank Williams to the Zoning Adjustment Board. All votes recorded were unanimous.

• Adopted amendment to Chapter 156 on accessory dwelling units in agricultural and residential areas (6-0)
• Adopted amendment to Chapter 156 on temporary housing due to a disaster (6-0)
• Approved minutes of the April 4, 2022 regular meeting (6-0)
• Approved bills and payroll (6-0)
• Adopted resolution declaring computers as surplus (6-0)
• Appointed Frank Williams to the Zoning Adjustment Board (6-0)
• Adjourned the meeting (6-0)

City Council

The Madisonville City Council will hold a regular meeting to consider ordinances regarding accessory dwelling units and temporary disaster housing. The council will also review bids for water system improvements and hear from the Hopkins County Attorney's Office child support director.

• First reading of ordinance amending Chapter 156 regarding accessory dwelling units
• First reading of ordinance amending Chapter 156 regarding temporary disaster housing
• Acceptance of bids for Water System Improvements
• Guest presentation by Hillary Croft, Child Support Director
• Proclamation for Child Abuse Prevention Month

The Madisonville City Council approved meeting minutes and bills and payroll unanimously. They also accepted bids for water system improvements and heard the first reading of two ordinances related to Chapter 156.

• Adopted March 21, 2022 regular meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted March 30, 2022 special called meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved bills and payroll (unanimous)
• Received first reading of Amendment Chapter 156 relating to accessory dwelling units
• Received first reading of Amendment Chapter 156 relating to temporary housing due to a disaster
• Adopted bids for water system improvements (unanimous)
• Adopted adjournment (unanimous)

City Council

The Madisonville City Council convened a special called meeting at City Council Chambers. The agenda included only procedural items and a public portion for agency requests, with no substantive decisions or discussions listed.

The City Council heard funding requests for 2022-2023 from various community agencies and organizations. The minutes do not record any votes or decisions regarding the approval or denial of these funds.

City Council

The Madisonville City Council is holding its regular meeting, with second readings of ordinances amending the restaurant tax and drive-thru regulations in the central business district. The council will also consider a resolution accepting a grant for Madisonville Municipal Utilities and discuss a sign authorization for 55 Union Street.

• Second reading: ordinance amending Chapter 123.06 on restaurant tax
• Second reading: ordinance amending Chapter 156 on drive-thru establishments in the central business district
• Resolution accepting grant and amending Madisonville Municipal Utilities budget
• Discussion: projected sign authorization for 55 Union Street

At its March 21, 2022 regular meeting, the Madisonville City Council adopted two ordinances on second reading: one amending Chapter 123.06 of the city code relating to the restaurant tax (unanimous), and one amending Chapter 156 relating to drive-thru establishments in the Central Business District (4 to 2, with Cavanaugh and Townsend voting no). The council also approved the bills and payroll, adopted the March 7, 2022 minutes, and adopted a Madisonville Municipal Utilities resolution accepting a grant, approving a grant assistance agreement, amending the utility's annual budget, and authorizing a representative to sign related documents. A projected sign authorization for 55 Union Street was adopted unanimously. All six council members were present.

• Adopted ordinance amending Chapter 123.06 on the restaurant tax (6-0)
• Adopted ordinance amending Chapter 156 on drive-thru establishments in the Central Business District (4-2; Cavanaugh and Townsend nay)
• Adopted Madisonville Municipal Utilities resolution accepting a grant, approving a grant assistance agreement, amending the utility's annual budget, and authorizing a representative to sign related documents (6-0)
• Approved projected sign authorization for 55 Union Street (6-0)
• Approved bills and payroll (6-0)
• Adopted minutes of the March 7, 2022 regular meeting (6-0)
• Adjourned (6-0)

City Council

The Madisonville City Council is meeting to consider several items, including first readings of two ordinance amendments, a resolution authorizing the mayor to sign paperwork for a line of credit or loan for the Sports Complex, and re-appointments to the Historic District Commission. They will also discuss a utility connection for water service and hear a report from the auditor.

• First reading: amendment to Chapter 123.06 of the City Code
• First reading: amendment to Chapter 156 of the City Code
• Resolution: authorization for mayor to sign loan/line of credit paperwork for Sports Complex
• Re-appointment of Lee Riddle to Historic District Commission
• Re-appointment of Kent Mills to Historic District Commission

Madisonville City Council met March 7, 2022 with all six ward members and Mayor Kevin Cotton present. The council adopted a resolution authorizing the mayor to sign all necessary paperwork for a line of credit/loan agreement for the Sports Complex on a 5-0 vote, with Ward 6 member Chad Menser abstaining. Two ordinance amendments received first readings and will return March 21, 2022. The council also approved prior meeting minutes, bills and payroll, two Historic District Commission re-appointments, and a utility connection for water service, all unanimously.

• Adopted resolution authorizing mayor to sign paperwork for Sports Complex line of credit/loan agreement (5-0, Menser abstained)
• First reading of amendment to Chapter 123.06 of City Code of Ordinances; next reading 3/21/2022
• First reading of amendment to Chapter 156 of City Code of Ordinances; next reading 3/21/2022
• Approved bills and payroll (unanimous)
• Adopted minutes of Feb 22, 2022 regular meeting (unanimous)
• Accepted minutes of Feb 22, 2022 special called meeting (unanimous)
• Re-appointed Lee Riddle and Kent Mills to Historic District Commission (unanimous)
• Adopted utility connection for water service (unanimous)

City Council

The Madisonville City Council is meeting to handle routine approvals, hear department reports, and vote on several resolutions, including a fair housing resolution, a mutual aid agreement, and rejecting bids for an airport hangar. They will also make appointments to the Historic District Commission.

• Fair Housing Resolution
• Resolution for Mutual Aid and Assistance Agreement
• Reject bids for hangar at Madisonville Regional Airport
• Re-appointment of Aimee Laffoon to Historic District Commission
• Appointment of Libby Spencer to Historic District Commission

The City Council approved additional funding for the Sports Complex and rejected bids for a hangar at the Madisonville Regional Airport. The council also adopted a Fair Housing Resolution and a Mutual Aid and Assistance Agreement.

• Approved additional $135,060.00 to Western Kentucky Minerals for Sports Complex (Unanimous)
• Rejected bids for hangar at Madisonville Regional Airport (Unanimous)
• Adopted Fair Housing Resolution (Unanimous)
• Adopted Mutual Aid and Assistance Agreement (Unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution of Designation of Applicant's Agent (Unanimous)
• Re-appointed Aimee Laffoon to Historic District Commission (Unanimous)
• Appointed Libby Spencer to Historic District Commission (Unanimous)
• Approved bills and payroll (Unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will meet to consider resolutions for accepting bids on three specific lots. The agenda also includes a resolution regarding the Local Fiscal Recovery Fund and accepting bids for a new police department metal building.

• Accept bids for 375 Park Row, Madisonville, KY 42431
• Accept bids for 312 Hamilton, Madisonville, KY 42431
• Accept bids for 631 Silkwood, Madisonville, KY 42431
• Resolution for Local Fiscal Recovery Fund use via American Rescue Plan Act
• Accept bids for metal building for Police Department

At its February 7, 2022 regular meeting, the Madisonville City Council adopted four resolutions: three accepting bids for lots at 375 Park Row, 312 Hamilton, and 631 Silkwood, and one authorizing use of the standard allowance for the Local Fiscal Recovery Fund under the American Rescue Plan Act. A motion to approve a Fair Housing Resolution was defeated 3-3, and a motion to table that resolution also failed 3-3. A motion to accept Teague Cemetery as a donation along with responsibility for its maintenance costs was defeated 1-5. The council also approved minutes, bills and payroll, and accepted bids for a metal building for the Police Department.

• Adopted resolution to accept bids for lot at 375 Park Row (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution to accept bids for lot at 312 Hamilton (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution to accept bids for lot at 631 Silkwood (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution authorizing use of the standard allowance for the Local Fiscal Recovery Fund under the American Rescue Plan Act (unanimous)
• Fair Housing Resolution defeated 3-3 (Ayes: Cavanaugh, Townsend, Menser; Nays: Space, Cruz, Stevenson)
• Motion to table the Fair Housing Resolution failed 3-3 (Ayes: Space, Cruz, Stevenson; Nays: Cavanaugh, Townsend, Menser)
• Accepted bids for a metal building for the Police Department (unanimous)
• Motion to accept Teague Cemetery as a donation and the responsibilities of the cost of maintaining the cemetery defeated 1-5 (Aye: Cavanaugh; Nays: Space, Townsend, Cruz, Stevenson, Menser)

City Council

The Madisonville City Council is holding its regular meeting with routine items like minutes approval, bills, and department reports. New business includes a discussion about a metal building for the Police Department and a resolution to declare a lot as surplus property. An executive order on council committee assignments is also on the agenda.

• Discussion of metal building for Police Department
• Resolution to declare lot as surplus property
• Executive order on city council committee assignments
• Approval of bills and payroll
• Police and fire department reports

The Madisonville City Council met on January 18, 2022 with all six ward members and Mayor Kevin Cotton present. The council unanimously approved the minutes of the January 3, 2022 regular meeting and approved the bills and payroll reports. In new business, the council unanimously adopted approval to bid for a metal building for the police department and unanimously adopted Resolution 1957 declaring lots as surplus property to be advertised for bid with a minimum bid of $3,100.00. An executive order relating to city council committee assignments was listed but no action was recorded, and the meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved minutes of the Jan 3, 2022 regular meeting (6-0)
• Approved bills and payroll reports (6-0)
• Approved to bid for a metal building for the police department (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution 1957 declaring lots as surplus property with a minimum bid of $3,100.00 (6-0)
• Adjourned the meeting (6-0)

City Council

The Madisonville City Council is holding its regular meeting to approve minutes and bills, receive committee and department reports, and consider several ordinances. Key items include second readings of ordinances amending the code enforcement officer and deputy city administrator chapters, and assisted living facility regulations. The council will also vote on a resolution to declare certain lots as surplus property.

• Second reading: Amendment of Chapter 30.28 (Code Enforcement Officer) and 30.29 (Deputy City Administrator)
• Second reading: Ordinance amending Chapter 156 regarding assisted living facilities
• Resolution to declare lots as surplus property
• Approval of bills and payroll
• Motion to appoint Chairman of City Council

The City Council approved a lawsuit against Red Cardinal Inn to obtain a judgment and sell the property. The council also passed ordinances regarding assisted living facilities and code enforcement roles. Additionally, a resolution was adopted to sell surplus lots via sealed bids.

• Authorized City Attorney to file lawsuit on Red Cardinal Inn (Unanimous)
• Adopted amendment to Code of Ordinances Chapter 30.28 and 30.29 regarding Code Enforcement Officer and Deputy City Administrator (Unanimous)
• Adopted ordinance amending Chapter 156 regarding assisted living facilities (Unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution R-2022-1 to declare lots as surplus property and take sealed bids with a minimum of $1,000.00 per lot (Unanimous)
• Appointed Frank Stevenson as Chairman of City Council (Unanimous)
• Approved bills and payroll (Unanimous)
• Adopted Dec 20, 2021 meeting minutes (Unanimous)