Madisonville public meetings in 2023

City Council

The Madisonville City Council is meeting to approve minutes and bills, receive department reports, and consider a resolution to declare police equipment as surplus. The agenda is largely routine, with the only substantive action being the surplus declaration.

• Resolution to declare police equipment as surplus
• Approval of minutes from December 4, 2023
• Approval of bills and payroll
• Reports from Economic Development, Fire, and Police departments

The Madisonville City Council met on December 18, 2023, with five members present and Mayor Kevin Cotton and Council Member Misty Cavanaugh absent. The council approved the minutes of the December 4, 2023 meeting, approved bills and payroll, and passed Resolution 2023-39 to declare surplus patrol rifles from the Madisonville Police Department. All votes were unanimous (5-0). The meeting adjourned after these actions.

• Approved minutes of December 4, 2023 (5-0)
• Approved bills and payroll (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2023-39 to surplus patrol rifles from Madisonville Police Department (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

City Council

The Madisonville City Council is meeting for a regular session. The agenda includes routine approvals of minutes and bills, a planning and zoning report, and a resolution to declare electric equipment as surplus. No major policy decisions or public hearings are listed.

• Resolution to declare electric equipment as surplus

The Madisonville City Council approved routine items including minutes from November 20, 2023, bills and payroll, and a resolution declaring electric equipment as surplus. All votes were unanimous among the four members present. No substantive policy decisions were made.

• Approved minutes of November 20, 2023 (4-0)
• Approved minutes of Special Work Session November 20, 2023 (4-0)
• Approved bills and payroll (4-0)
• Approved declaring electric equipment as surplus (4-0)

City Council

The Madisonville City Council will convene a regular meeting to conduct procedural items, approve minutes and bills, and receive department reports. No substantive decisions or public hearings are listed on this agenda.

The City Council met on November 20, 2023, to conduct routine business. The council approved the previous meeting's minutes and current bills and payroll. No new business was introduced.

• Approved minutes of November 6, 2023 (5-0)
• Approved Bills and Payroll (5-0)

Tourism Meeting

The Madisonville Tourism Advisory Board is holding a special called meeting to review minutes and financial reports, and to discuss updates on several projects. Key items include potential 2024 funding for Harvest Fest, as well as discussions on the Air Show, Deck the Park, and the Sports Complex. The board will also consider a change to its meeting location.

• Discussion of 2024 funding for Harvest Fest
• Air Show discussion and questions
• Deck the Park discussion and questions
• Sports Complex discussion and questions
• Meeting location discussion

The Tourism City Council Committee and Tourism Advisory Board approved the July 13, 2023 minutes and the financial report as of September 30, 2023. They also voted unanimously to hold all future meetings in the Mayor's Conference Room. Updates were given on Harvest Fest, the air show, Deck the Park, and the Sports Complex, but no other formal decisions were made.

• Approved July 13, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved financial report and cash flow projection as of Sept 30, 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved holding all ongoing meetings in Mayor's Conference Room (unanimous)

City Council

The Madisonville City Council is meeting to approve minutes, bills, and payroll, and to receive department reports on zoning and business licenses. The main new business items are resolutions to amend an agreement with the Nebo Water District and to grant local incentives to Ahlstrom under state law. A proclamation for Small Business Saturday is also scheduled.

• Resolution to enter into amended agreement with Nebo Water District
• Resolution approving local incentives to Ahlstrom under KRS chapter 154, subchapter 32
• Proclamation for Small Business Saturday
• Zoning & Permit reports for September and October
• Business Licenses report for September and October

The City Council approved the minutes from previous meetings, bills and payroll, and an amended agreement with the Nebo Water District. They also approved local incentives for Ahlstrom Filtration under KRS chapter 154, subchapter 32. In addition, the council heard a presentation on a Small Business Saturday proclamation and public comments regarding zoning penalties.

• Approved minutes of October 2, 2023 (5-0)
• Approved minutes of Special Called Meeting October 9, 2023 (5-0)
• Approved bills and payroll (5-0)
• Approved amending agreement with Nebo Water District (5-0)
• Approved granting local incentives to Ahlstrom Filtration (4-0, 1 abstention)

City Council

The Madisonville City Council is meeting to consider a resolution declaring property as surplus and will enter a closed session to discuss a business proposal, as allowed by state law. The agenda contains only these two substantive items.

• Resolution to declare property as surplus property
• Closed session under KRS 61.810(g) for business siting/retention discussions

The Madisonville City Council voted unanimously to declare the property at 1860 North Main Street as surplus and authorized Mayor Kevin Cotton to negotiate terms and execute documents for its sale. The council also held a closed session under KRS 61.810(g) to discuss a business proposal, then returned and approved the sale authorization. Council Member Chad Menser was absent.

• Declared 1860 North Main Street property as surplus (5-0)
• Authorized Mayor Cotton to negotiate and execute sale documents for 1860 North Main Street (5-0)
• Held closed session under KRS 61.810(g) for business discussions (5-0)

City Council

The Madisonville City Council is meeting to approve minutes and bills, receive department reports, and consider new business including a resolution to designate an agent for FEMA and a road closure request. They will also issue proclamations for Kentucky Professional Women's Week and Breast Cancer Awareness.

• Resolution to designate agent for FEMA
• Road closure request
• Approval of bills and payroll
• Proclamations: Kentucky Professional Women's Week, Breast Cancer Awareness

City Council

The Madisonville City Council will hold its regular meeting, including approval of minutes and bills, and department reports. The main business is a second reading of an ordinance amending the property tax chapter, and two resolutions to declare an emergency and award a contract for roof repair at the Chamber of Commerce building. An update from Duke Gaston is also scheduled.

• Second reading of ordinance amending Chapter 96 (property tax)
• Resolution declaring emergency and waiving competitive bidding for Chamber of Commerce roof replacement
• Resolution awarding repair of Chamber of Commerce roof
• Approval of bills and payroll
• Police and Planning & Zoning department reports

The Madisonville City Council unanimously approved an ordinance amending Chapter 96 of the Code of Ordinances relating to property tax, and passed two resolutions concerning the Chamber of Commerce building roof: one declaring an emergency and waiving competitive bidding, and another awarding the repair to Gary Miller - The Roofing Specialist for $45,000. The council also approved the September 5, 2023 minutes and bills/payroll. All votes were unanimous (6-0).

• Approved minutes of September 5, 2023 (6-0)
• Approved bills and payroll (6-0)
• Approved ordinance amending Chapter 96 relating to property tax (6-0)
• Approved resolution declaring emergency and waiving competitive bidding for Chamber of Commerce roof (6-0)
• Approved resolution awarding Chamber of Commerce roof repair to Gary Miller - The Roofing Specialist for $45,000 (6-0)
• Adjourned (6-0)

City Council

The Madisonville City Council will meet to consider an ordinance amending property tax regulations. The agenda also includes a resolution regarding bids for the Lake Peewee Water Treatment Plant flocculators and several board re-appointments.

• Ordinance amending Chapter 96 of the Code of Ordinances relating to property tax
• Resolution to accept bid for Lake Peewee Water Treatment Plant Flocculators
• Re-appointment of Tiffany Jones to Housing Authority Board
• Re-appointment of Tim Morgan to Airport Board
• Re-appointment of Michael Jones to Airport Board

The Madisonville City Council approved a $100,145 bid from Enviropax for Lake Peewee Water Treatment Plant flocculators, re-appointed Tiffany Jones to the Housing Authority Board, and approved the minutes and bills/payroll. A first reading was held for an ordinance amending property tax provisions, with a second reading scheduled for September 18, 2023. Residents from Northaven Subdivision raised drainage concerns, and city staff are working on a solution.

• Approved $100,145 bid for Lake Peewee Water Treatment flocculators to Enviropax (6-0)
• Re-appointed Tiffany Jones to Housing Authority Board (6-0)
• Approved minutes of August 21, 2023 (6-0)
• Approved bills and payroll (6-0)
• First reading of ordinance amending Chapter 96 (property tax); second reading set for Sept 18

City Council

The Madisonville City Council is meeting to consider second readings of two zoning ordinances that would amend Chapter 156, one relating to residential uses in commercial, industrial, and office professional zones, and another relating to recreational facilities and RV parks. The council will also vote on a resolution to apply for a Homeland Security Grant, adopt updates to the personnel policy and employee handbook, and discuss a street closure request and a water utility connection.

• Second reading: Ordinance amending Chapter 156 on residential uses in commercial, industrial, and office professional zones
• Second reading: Ordinance amending Chapter 156 on recreational facilities and recreational vehicle parks
• Resolution authorizing application for Kentucky Office of Homeland Security (KOHS) grant
• Adoption of 2023 updates to Personnel Policy and Employee Handbook
• Discussion: Request for street closure and water utility connection

The City Council approved a significant change order for the West Noel Interceptor Project and passed two zoning ordinances. Other actions included authorizing a cybersecurity grant application and updating the city's personnel policy.

• Approved $1,606,582.92 change order for West Noel Interceptor Project (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2023-05 regarding residential uses in commercial, industrial and office professional zones (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2023-06 regarding recreational facilities and recreational vehicle parks (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 2023-29 for Homeland Security Grant application for cybersecurity (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 2023-30 amending the 2023 Personnel Policy (6-0)
• Approved alley closure request for Mad City Wicks & Wine for Nov 3-4 and Dec 16 (6-0)
• Approved water connection for Jonathan & Leslee Parish on AC Slaton Road (6-0)
• Approved bills and payroll (6-0)

City Council

The Madisonville City Council is meeting to consider two zoning ordinance amendments on first reading: one relating to residential uses in commercial, industrial, and office professional zones, and another relating to recreational facilities and recreational vehicle parks. The council will also discuss utility connections and road closure requests, and consider an executive order appointing JW Durst to the Hopkins County Joint Planning Commission.

• First reading: ordinance amending Chapter 156 zoning ordinance for residential uses in commercial, industrial & office professional zones
• First reading: ordinance amending Chapter 156 relating to recreational facilities and recreational vehicle parks
• Discussion: utility connection (water & sewer)
• Discussion: road closure requests
• Executive order: appointment of JW Durst to Hopkins County Joint Planning Commission

The Madisonville City Council approved routine items including minutes, bills, a water/sewer connection for Chris Marks, and road closures for local businesses. Two zoning ordinance amendments received first readings and will be considered for final approval on August 21, 2023. Council member Misty Cavanaugh was absent.

• Approved minutes of July 17, 2023 (5-0)
• Approved bills and payroll (5-0)
• Approved water & sewer connection for Chris Marks (5-0)
• Approved road closure request for Skyview Skateshop (5-0)
• Approved road closure request for Mad City Wicks & Wine and Clements Jewelers (5-0)
• First reading of ordinance amending Chapter 156 on residential uses in commercial/industrial/office zones
• First reading of ordinance amending Chapter 156 on recreational facilities and RV parks

City Council

The Madisonville City Council will convene at 4:30 PM in City Council Chambers to conduct standard procedural items including roll call, approval of minutes, and bills and payroll. Department reports from Fire and Police will be presented, followed by a Tourism Committee report. New business includes resolutions for surplus police vehicle disposal and re-appointment to the Historic District, as well as discussions on utility connections and contracting services from local businesses owned by city employees.

• Approval of minutes from June 20, 2023
• Surplus police vehicle disposal resolution
• Re-appointment of David Thomas to Historic District
• Utility connection discussion
• Contracting services from local businesses owned by city employees

The Madisonville City Council approved $450,000 for Fourth Fest events in 2024 and $75,000 for other tourism events. It also approved sending a zoning text amendment to the county planning commission, approved a surplus police vehicle, reappointed David Thomas to the Historic District, and approved contracting with 14 local businesses owned by city employees. All votes were unanimous except the Fourth Fest funding, which passed 4-2.

• Approved $450,000 for 2024 Fourth Fest events (4-2)
• Approved $75,000 for other tourism events (unanimous)
• Approved sending zoning text amendment to Hopkins County Joint Planning Commission (unanimous)
• Approved surplus police vehicle (unanimous)
• Reappointed David Thomas to Historic District (unanimous)
• Approved contracting with 14 city-employee-owned businesses (unanimous)

City Council

The Madisonville City Council will consider a second reading of an ordinance amending the FY2022-2023 budget, accept bids for road salt and uniform/janitorial rentals, and discuss FY2023 Municipal Road Aid expenditure recommendations, including the 2023 paving list. The agenda also includes appointments to the Housing Authority Board and routine reports.

• Second reading of ordinance amending annual budget for FY July 1, 2022 – June 30, 2023
• Accept bid for road salt
• Accept bid for uniform & janitorial rentals
• Discussion of FY2023 Municipal Road Aid and 2023 paving list
• Appointments of Molly Deahl and JW Durst to Housing Authority Board

The City Council approved an amendment to the annual budget for fiscal year 2022-2023. Members also voted to send a zoning text amendment to the Hopkins County Planning Commission to allow multiple residential units in various districts.

• Approved text amendment for multiple residential units in various districts (5-0)
• Approved budget amendment for fiscal year July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023 (5-0)
• Approved road salt bid to Cargill (5-0)
• Approved uniform and janitorial rentals bid to Sitex (5-0)
• Approved appointment of Molly Deahl to Housing Authority Board (5-0)
• Approved appointment of JW Durst to Housing Authority Board (5-0)
• Approved June 12, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved bills and payroll (5-0)

General

The Madisonville City Council will conduct a second reading of the ordinance adopting the annual budget for fiscal year July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024. The council will also hold a first reading of an ordinance to amend the budget for the current fiscal year ending June 30, 2023.

• Second reading of ordinance adopting the FY 2023-2024 annual budget
• First reading of ordinance amending the FY 2022-2023 annual budget
• EDC Committee report from Chairman Frank Stevenson
• Annexation & Zoning Committee report

The City Council approved the annual budget for the upcoming fiscal year after a motion to add public transportation funding failed. The Council also amended the payment structure for a $2 million economic development incentive.

• Approved annual budget for July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2024 (6-0)
• Denied motion to adopt budget with added PACS public transportation funding (3-3)
• Authorized $2,000,000 payment to Madisonville Hopkins County Economic Development Corporation with $1M due at groundbreaking and $1M upon certificate of occupancy (6-0)
• Approved May 1, 2023 minutes (6-0)
• Approved May 15, 2023 minutes (6-0)

City Council

The City Council will review the proposed budget and Mayor's Budget Message for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2023. The meeting also includes several resolutions regarding surplus property and service bids.

• Presentation of proposed FY 2023-2024 budget
• First reading of ordinance to adopt the annual city budget
• Resolutions for mowing service bids and Oddfellows Cemetery mowing
• Resolution for Airfield Electrical Rehabilitation bid
• Resolutions to declare surplus property at 140 South Spring Street and 212 Madison Square

The Madisonville City Council approved several contracts and expenditures, including a $1,788,757.25 bid for airfield electrical rehabilitation, mowing service contracts, and park improvements. The council also declared multiple properties and equipment as surplus and approved a road closure for a kickball tournament. The FY 2023-2024 budget ordinance received first reading, with second reading scheduled for June 12, 2023.

• Approved $1,788,757.25 airfield electrical rehabilitation bid to Appalachian Foothills (6-0)
• Approved mowing bids: $190,000 to Stafford Detailing (Contract A) and $14,500 to Blue Boy Lawncare (Contract B) (6-0)
• Approved Oddfellows Cemetery mowing bids: $3,850 per cut (West Center) and $575 per cut (Eastside) to Blue Boy Landscapes (6-0)
• Approved $51,000 electric pedestal near Serenity Path at City Park (6-0)
• Approved $19,000 for two fountains at City Park lake (6-0)
• Approved up to $100,000 to pave walking trail at City Park (6-0)
• Declared public works vehicles, water department equipment, and lots at 140 South Spring Street, 212 Madison Square Drive, and M-43-2-8-10 as surplus (6-0)
• Approved road closure for Eastview Baptist Church kickball tournament on July 22, 2023, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (6-0)

City Council

The Madisonville City Council is meeting to approve minutes and bills, receive department reports, and consider new business. Key items include a resolution to accept bids for the Choctaw Street Pump Station and a discussion on a street closure. The council will also issue proclamations for Building Safety Month, Mental Health Month, and National Hospital Week.

• Resolution to accept bids for Choctaw Street Pump Station
• Discussion on street closure
• Proclamations for Building Safety Month, Mental Health Month, National Hospital Week

The Madisonville City Council approved a bid of $763,106.25 from Bobby Luttrell & Sons for the Choctaw Street Pump Station. The council also approved bills and payroll and tabled a discussion item regarding a street closure. All votes recorded were unanimous among the seven present members.

• Approved minutes of April 17, 2023 (6-0)
• Approved bills and payroll (6-0)
• Approved bid of $763,106.25 from Bobby Luttrell & Sons for Choctaw Street Pump Station (6-0)
• Tabled item for discussion on Street Closure (6-0)

City Council

The Madisonville City Council is meeting to approve minutes, bills, and department reports, and to consider several resolutions for infrastructure projects, including accepting bids for the Midtown Boulevard extension and painting/repairs at the Water Treatment Plant. They will also vote on purchasing equipment for water and wastewater treatment, and re-appoint a member to the Housing Authority.

• Resolution to accept bid for extension of Midtown Boulevard
• Resolution to accept bids for Painting & Repairs at Water Treatment Plant
• Resolution to purchase membrane filters from Suez
• Resolution to purchase gear boxes for oxidation ditch at Waste Water Treatment
• Re-appointment of Libby Spencer to Housing Authority

The Madisonville City Council approved several resolutions, including accepting a bid for the Midtown Boulevard extension, awarding a painting contract for the Water Treatment Plant, and purchasing equipment for water and wastewater treatment. All votes were unanimous with no abstentions. The council also approved the minutes, bills, and payroll, and re-appointed Libby Spencer to the Housing Authority.

• Approved bid for Midtown Boulevard Extension to Scotty's Contracting (unanimous)
• Approved bid for Painting & Repairs at Water Treatment Plant to Sam Estes Painting (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of membrane filters from Suez via non-competitive negotiation (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of gear boxes for oxidation ditch from Tri State Bearings (unanimous)
• Approved listing property at 859 South Main Street with a licensed realtor (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of April 3, 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved bills and payroll (unanimous)
• Re-appointed Libby Spencer to Housing Authority

City Council

The Madisonville City Council will hold its regular meeting, including approval of minutes, bills, and reports. New business includes a resolution to declare a vehicle as surplus, and a discussion of a bid for 712 East Broadway. The council may also enter closed session to discuss pending litigation.

• Resolution to declare a vehicle as surplus
• Discussion of bid for 712 East Broadway
• Approval of minutes from March 20, 2023
• Business license and zoning department reports
• Tourism and water/wastewater committee reports

The Madisonville City Council approved several items, including $80,716 for additional lights and display for Deck the Park, a policy amendment for water leak adjustments, declaring a Dodge Charger as surplus, and accepting a $1,500 bid for 712 East Broadway. The council also authorized joining the City of Elizabethtown in a lawsuit pending in Franklin Circuit Court. All votes were unanimous (5-0) with Council Member Adam Townsend absent.

• Approved $80,716 for additional lights and display for Deck the Park (5-0)
• Approved amendment to water/wastewater policy manual for leak adjustments (5-0)
• Declared Dodge Charger as surplus property (5-0)
• Accepted bid of Brad & Falashea Crick for 712 East Broadway at $1,500 (5-0)
• Authorized joining City of Elizabethtown in lawsuit in Franklin Circuit Court (5-0)

City Council

The Madisonville City Council is meeting to approve minutes, bills, and payroll, and to hear an audit report from Theresa Jones, CPA. They will also receive department reports from the Fire and Police Departments. In new business, the council will consider a second reading of an ordinance granting a non-exclusive franchise to Atmos Energy Corporation, resolutions to declare surplus property and to declare an emergency for roof replacement at the Economic Development Corporation, and a road closure request.

• Second reading of ordinance confirming sale and non-exclusive franchise to Atmos Energy Corporation
• Resolution declaring equipment as surplus property
• Resolution declaring emergency, waiving bidding, authorizing roof replacement at Economic Development Corporation
• Resolution awarding roof repair at Economic Development Corporation
• Road closure request discussion

The Madisonville City Council approved the second reading of an ordinance confirming the sale and awarding a non-exclusive franchise to Atmos Energy Corporation. They also approved resolutions to declare Electric Department equipment as surplus, declare an emergency to repair the Economic Development Corporation roof, and accept a $42,800 quote from Downey Construction for the repair. Additionally, they approved a road closure request for Skyview Skate Shop.

• Approved second reading of ordinance confirming Atmos Energy franchise (5-0)
• Approved resolution to declare Electric Department equipment as surplus (5-0)
• Approved resolution declaring emergency to repair EDC roof (5-0)
• Approved $42,800 roof repair quote from Downey Construction (5-0)
• Approved road closure for Skyview Skate Shop (5-0)

City Council

The Madisonville City Council will review a first reading ordinance regarding a non-exclusive franchise for Atmos Energy Corporation. The council will also consider a bid for property at 381 1/2 South Hipple Street and declare a lot at 712 E. Broadway as surplus.

• First Reading Ordinance: Atmos Energy Corporation franchise
• Bid acceptance: 381 1/2 South Hipple Street
• Surplus declaration: Lot at 712 E. Broadway
• Amendments to Executive Orders 2023-1 and 2020-10

The City Council accepted a bid for a property on South Hipple Street and designated a lot on East Broadway as surplus. The council also approved bills, payroll, and the previous meeting's minutes.

• Approved bills and payroll (6-0)
• Accepted $2,250.00 bid for 381 1/2 South Hipple Street to Alexander Michael Bolin (6-0)
• Approved declaring lot at 712 E. Broadway as surplus (6-0)
• Approved minutes of February 21, 2023 (6-0)
• First reading of ordinance for Atmos Energy Corporation franchise sale

City Council

The Madisonville City Council is meeting to approve minutes and bills, hear department reports, and consider four resolutions. These include opposing state legislation, adopting a regional hazard mitigation plan, and declaring fire department equipment and a vehicle as surplus.

• Resolution opposing SB 50 and House Bill 50
• Resolution to adopt Pennyrile Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan
• Resolution to declare Madisonville Fire Department equipment as surplus
• Resolution to declare a vehicle as surplus property

The Madisonville City Council approved three tourism-funded expenditures totaling $290,000: $100,000 for bathroom improvements at City Park, $90,000 for Cayce Rides Rental for Deck the Park, and $100,000 for a digital sign at City Hall, plus a motion to place a bid for the sign. The council also passed resolutions opposing Senate Bill 50 and House Bill 50 (4-1), adopting the Pennyrile Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan, and declaring fire equipment and a vehicle as surplus. All other items, including approval of minutes and bills/payroll, were approved unanimously.

• Approved $100,000 for bathroom improvements at Madisonville City Park (5-0)
• Approved $90,000 for Cayce Rides Rental for Deck the Park (5-0)
• Approved $100,000 for digital sign at City Hall (5-0)
• Approved motion to place bid for digital sign in Madisonville Messenger (5-0)
• Approved resolution opposing Senate Bill 50 and House Bill 50 (4-1)
• Adopted Pennyrile Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan (5-0)
• Declared fire department equipment as surplus (5-0)
• Declared vehicle as surplus property (5-0)

City Council

The Madisonville City Council is meeting to consider several items, including a second reading of an ordinance to create and sell a natural gas franchise, resolutions for a utility grant and declaring a lot surplus, and a municipal order appointing a tourism board member. The agenda also includes routine approvals of minutes, bills, and department reports.

• Second reading of ordinance for natural gas franchise creation and sale
• Resolution accepting a grant for Madisonville Municipal Utilities and amending its budget
• Resolution to declare a lot as surplus
• Appointment of Genia Matchem to Tourism Advisory Board
• Proclamation for Family Resources and Youth Services Coordinators Appreciation Week

The Madisonville City Council approved Ordinance 2023-1, creating a five-year natural gas franchise with a 1% gross revenue fee and a bid procedure. It also approved Resolution 2023-1 accepting a grant for Municipal Utilities, declared a surplus lot for sealed bids, and appointed Genia Matchem to the Tourism Advisory Board.

• Approved Ordinance 2023-1 for natural gas franchise (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 2023-1 accepting grant for Municipal Utilities (6-0)
• Declared 381 1/2 South Hipple as surplus and advertised for sealed bids (6-0)
• Appointed Genia Matchem to Tourism Advisory Board (6-0)
• Approved minutes of January 3, 2023 (6-0)
• Approved bills and payroll (6-0)

City Council

The Madisonville City Council will hold its regular meeting on January 3, 2023, at 4:30 PM in City Council Chambers. The agenda includes procedural items such as approval of minutes and bills, department reports, and new business including a first reading of a natural gas franchise ordinance and multiple appointments.

• First reading of ordinance for natural gas franchise construction and distribution
• Appointment of Shannon Harmon to Tax Appeals Board
• Appointment of City Council Committee Assignments
• Municipal appointments to Tourism Advisory Board
• Discussion of Ron Elliott - Teague Cemetery

The Madisonville City Council approved the minutes of December 19, 2022, and bills and payroll. Frank Stevenson was appointed Chairman of the City Council. The council held the first reading of an ordinance to create and sell a natural gas franchise, with a second reading scheduled for February 6, 2023. Multiple appointments were made to the Tourism Advisory Board, and Shannon Harmon was appointed to the Tax Appeals Board.

• Approved minutes of December 19, 2022 (6-0)
• Approved bills and payroll (6-0)
• Appointed Frank Stevenson as Chairman of City Council (5-0, Stevenson abstained)
• Held first reading of natural gas franchise ordinance (second reading Feb 6, 2023)
• Appointed Shannon Harmon to Tax Appeals Board
• Approved Emily McEnaney, Karen Tapp, Tim Whitsell, Michael Hunt, Elizabeth Oldham, Labarron McAdoo, Lyle Crouch, and Chip Tate to Tourism Advisory Board (all unanimous)