Madisonville public meetings in 2024

City Council

The Madisonville City Council is meeting to consider several ordinances, including first readings of amendments to zoning and parking rules in the central business district, and a second reading of an electric ordinance. The council will also discuss a utility connection for a property on Linden Drive. The agenda includes routine items like minutes approval, bills, and department reports.

• First reading: Amendment to Chapter 156.051 on residential use in central business district
• First reading: Amendment to Chapter 156.163 on parking requirements in central business district
• Second reading: Ordinance amending Chapter 51 concerning electric
• Discussion: Utility connection for 1925 Linden Drive
• Approval of bills and payroll

The Madisonville City Council approved the minutes of its December 2 meeting and approved bills and payroll. It gave first readings to two ordinances amending the central business district code — one on residential use (Chapter 156.051) and one on parking requirements (Chapter 156.163) — with second readings set for January 6, 2025. The council also approved a second-reading ordinance amending Chapter 51 concerning electric, approved a utility connection at 1925 Linden Drive, and approved a motion to pay the Events Director's salary and benefits from the restaurant tax. All recorded votes were unanimous with no abstentions.

• Approved minutes of December 2, 2024 (6-0)
• Approved bills and payroll (6-0)
• Approved motion for Events Director salary and benefits to be paid by restaurant tax (6-0)
• First reading: ordinance amending Chapter 156.051 on residential use in central business district; second reading set for January 6, 2025
• First reading: ordinance amending Chapter 156.163 on parking requirements in central business district; second reading set for January 6, 2025
• Approved second reading of ordinance amending Chapter 51 concerning electric (6-0)
• Approved utility connection at 1925 Linden Drive (6-0)
• Adjourned (6-0)

City Council

The Madisonville City Council is meeting to approve minutes and bills, receive reports, and hold the first reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 51, which concerns electric utilities. No final decisions are expected on the ordinance at this meeting.

• First reading of ordinance amending Chapter 51 (electric)
• Approval of minutes from November 18, 2024
• Approval of bills and payroll

The Madisonville City Council approved the minutes from November 18, 2024, and approved bills and payroll. A first reading was held for an ordinance amending Chapter 51 concerning electric, with a second reading scheduled for December 16, 2024. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved minutes of November 18, 2024 (6-0)
• Approved bills and payroll (6-0)
• Held first reading of ordinance amending Chapter 51 (electric); second reading set for December 16, 2024

Tourism Meeting

The Tourism Advisory Board is meeting to approve minutes and financials, hear a status report from the Events Director, and discuss upcoming events including Deck the Park, Downtown Ice and Lights, and The Flight Before Christmas. The agenda is largely routine, with no major decisions or proposals listed.

• Approval of September 16, 2024 minutes
• Financial report as of October 31, 2024
• Status report on Haybale Trail, Wings Over Western Kentucky Air Show, Movie Nights
• Discussion of Deck the Park
• Discussion of Downtown Ice and Lights at First United Bank Plaza

City Council

The Madisonville City Council is meeting for a regular session that includes routine approvals of minutes and bills, proclamations for Small Business Saturday and Family Engagement Week, and department reports from Fire and Police. The most significant item is a motion to enter closed session to discuss proposed or pending litigation, as permitted by state law.

• Approval of minutes from October 28, 2024
• Approval of bills and payroll
• Proclamation for Small Business Saturday
• Proclamation for Family Engagement Week
• Motion to go into closed session for litigation discussion (KRS 61.810(c))

The Madisonville City Council unanimously approved a $110,000 engagement with Wauford Engineering for the West Noel Interceptor Phase 2 project. They also voted to send two zoning amendments to the Hopkins County Joint Planning Commission, which would reduce minimum apartment living space and eliminate parking requirements in the Central Business District. Additionally, the council authorized Mayor Cotton to sign mediation documents and allocated $10,000 for mediation costs following a closed session on pending litigation.

• Approved $110,000 engagement with Wauford Engineering for West Noel Interceptor Phase 2 (6-0)
• Approved sending zoning amendments to Joint Planning Commission (6-0)
• Authorized Mayor Cotton to sign mediation documents and fund $10,000 for mediation (6-0)
• Approved Bills and Payroll (6-0)
• Approved Minutes of October 28, 2024 (6-0)

City Council

The Madisonville City Council will meet to approve minutes and bills, hear department reports, and consider two resolutions: one to apply for a State and Local Cybersecurity grant through the Kentucky Office of Homeland Security, and another to grant local incentives to Joe Leasure & Sons, Inc. The council will also hold a closed session to discuss real property acquisition or sale and pending litigation.

• Application for State and Local Cybersecurity grant from Kentucky Office of Homeland Security
• Resolution granting local incentives to Joe Leasure & Sons, Inc.
• Closed session for real property acquisition/sale and litigation discussions
• Proclamation for Extra Mile Day
• Approval of bills and payroll

The City Council approved a lawsuit to collect delinquent sewer charges from the City of Earlington. The council also approved local incentives for Joe Leasure & Sons, Inc. and a cybersecurity grant application.

• Authorized lawsuit against City of Earlington for delinquent sewer charges (6-0)
• Approved local incentives for Joe Leasure & Sons, Inc. (6-0)
• Approved application for State and Local Cybersecurity grant (6-0)
• Authorized Mayor Cotton or designee to negotiate purchase of specified property (6-0)
• Approved bills and payroll (6-0)
• Approved minutes of October 7, 2024 (6-0)

City Council

The Madisonville City Council is meeting to approve routine items including minutes, bills, and payroll, and to hear department reports. The main new business is a resolution to declare 269.90 acres on Bean Cemetery Road as surplus, and another to accept bids for fire department equipment. Proclamations will recognize Kentucky Professional Women's Week and National Disability Employment Awareness Month.

• Resolution to declare 269.90 acres on Bean Cemetery Road surplus
• Resolution to accept bids for Madisonville Fire Department equipment
• Proclamation for Kentucky Professional Women's Week
• Proclamation for National Disability Employment Awareness Month
• Approval of bills and payroll

The City Council approved the surplus and transfer of 269.90 acres on Bean Cemetery Road to the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Additionally, the council authorized a $417,141.00 purchase of fire department equipment from Vogelpohl. The council also approved the minutes from the September 16, 2024, meeting and the city's bills and payroll.

• Approved surplus of 269.90 acres on Bean Cemetery Road (6-0)
• Authorized transfer of 269.90 acres to Commonwealth of Kentucky (6-0)
• Approved $417,141.00 fire equipment bid from Vogelpohl (6-0)
• Approved September 16, 2024, meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved city bills and payroll (6-0)

Tourism Meeting

The Madisonville Tourism City Council Committee and Advisory Board will meet to approve past minutes and financials, hear status updates from the Events Director and Parks Superintendent, and discuss the Mahr Park property and 4th Fest plans.

• Approval of minutes from August 19, 2024
• Review of financials as of July 31, 2024
• Discussion of Mahr Park property
• Conversation about 4th Fest plans

City Council

The Madisonville City Council will hold its regular meeting, including second readings of ordinances amending the code for educational facilities and sign regulations for billboards. The council will also consider appointments, street closure requests, and enter a closed session to discuss real property acquisition or sale.

• Second reading: Ordinance amending Chapter 156 (Educational Facilities)
• Second reading: Ordinance amending Chapter 158.20 (sign regulations for billboards)
• Appointment of Stephanie Townsell Bowles to Zoning Adjustment Board (Municipal Order No. 2024-20)
• Request to close portion of Union Street for an event
• Request to close portion of street at 129 East Noel Avenue on Halloween

The City Council approved amendments to ordinances regarding billboards and educational facilities. The council also authorized the Mayor to negotiate a property purchase and appointed a new member to the Zoning Adjustment Board.

• Approved ordinance amending Chapter 156 regarding Educational Facilities (6-0)
• Approved ordinance amending Chapter 158.20 regarding billboard sign regulations (6-0)
• Approved appointment of Stephanie Townsell Bowles to the Zoning Adjustment Board (6-0)
• Approved closing Union Street between County Clerk's Office & Center Street for ASAP Event (6-0)
• Denied request to close street at 129 E. Noel for Halloween (2-4)
• Authorized Mayor Kevin Cotton to negotiate property purchase contingent on Council approval (6-0)
• Approved bills and payroll (6-0)

City Council

The Madisonville City Council is meeting to consider several ordinances and resolutions, including a second reading of a property tax amendment, first readings on educational facility and billboard sign regulations, and resolutions for a firefighter grant, a transportation agreement, and declaring golf carts surplus. They will also discuss closing a portion of Bayview Drive for a block party.

• Second reading: Ordinance amending Chapter 96 (property tax)
• First reading: Ordinance amending Chapter 156 (educational facilities)
• First reading: Ordinance amending Chapter 158.20 (billboard sign regulations)
• Resolution: Amendment to Assistance to Firefighters Grant 2024-24
• Discussion: Permission to close portion of Bayview Drive for Block Party

The City Council approved several tourism and recreation funding requests, including payments for a 4th Fest event and sports complex turf. The council also passed an ordinance regarding property tax and approved a contract with the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet.

• Approved $450,000.00 for 3 day - 4th Fest Event (5-1)
• Approved $25,000.00 for 4th of July fireworks (6-0)
• Approved $85,000.00 for Sports Complex turf (5-1)
• Approved $20,000.00 for mini golf course upgrades (6-0)
• Approved ordinance amending Chapter 96 relating to property tax (6-0)
• Approved amendment to Resolution 2024-24 for Assistance to Firefighters Grant (6-0)
• Approved resolution to enter contract with Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (6-0)
• Approved declaring eleven golf carts as surplus property (6-0)

Tourism Meeting

The Tourism Advisory Board is meeting to approve minutes and financial reports, receive status updates from the events director and parks superintendent, discuss fireworks and potential projects, and consider the Mahr Park property. The agenda includes routine approvals and open discussion, with no specific decisions or proposals detailed in the agenda text.

• Approval of minutes from June 17, 2024
• Approval of financial report as of June 30, 2024
• Status report from Events Director Luci Bess
• Discussion of fireworks
• Status report and potential projects from Parks Superintendent Caleb Nelson

City Council

The Madisonville City Council is meeting to approve minutes and bills, receive police and fire reports, and consider several items of new business. Key actions include a first reading of an ordinance amending the property tax chapter of the city code, resolutions to declare sanitation and electric equipment as surplus, and appointments to the library board, Historic District Commission, and Tourism Advisory Board.

• First reading of ordinance amending Chapter 96 (property tax)
• Resolution to declare sanitation equipment surplus
• Resolution to declare Electric Department equipment surplus
• Appointment of Tara Edwards to Library Board (Executive Order 2024-6)
• Appointments to Historic District Commission and Tourism Advisory Board

The City Council approved the appointment of two members to city boards and declared sanitation and electric department equipment as surplus. A property tax ordinance amendment received its first reading.

• Approved August 5, 2024 minutes (5-0)
• Approved bills and payroll (5-0)
• Declared miscellaneous sanitation equipment as surplus property (5-0)
• Declared Electric Department transformers, capacitors, and light ballast as surplus property (5-0)
• Approved appointment of John Stachurski to Historic District Commission (5-0)
• Approved appointment of Debby Myers to Tourism Advisory Board (5-0)
• First reading of ordinance amending Chapter 96 regarding property tax

City Council

The Madisonville City Council is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes, bills, and payroll. The main item is a resolution to approve a franchise agreement with Charter Communications for cable operations, along with declaring sanitation and electric equipment as surplus. The council will also discuss closing Court Street for a Trunk or Treat and Car Show event.

• Resolution approving franchise agreement with Charter Communications for cable system operation
• Declaring sanitation equipment as surplus property
• Declaring electric equipment as surplus property
• Discussion on closing Court Street for Trunk or Treat & Car Show
• Appointment of Sara Lutz to the Madisonville Hopkins County Public Library Board

The Madisonville City Council approved a franchise agreement with Charter Communications for cable operations, and sent a text amendment to the Hopkins County Joint Planning Commission to allow educational facilities as a conditional use in general commercial zones. The council also approved revisions to sign regulations for billboards, surplus sanitation and electric equipment, and a street closure for a Trunk or Treat and Car Show event.

• Approved franchise agreement with Charter Communications (5-0)
• Approved sending text amendment to Hopkins County Joint Planning Commission to add educational facility as conditional use in general commercial (5-0)
• Approved revisions to sign regulations ordinance pertaining to billboards (5-0)
• Approved surplus of sanitation department equipment (5-0)
• Approved surplus of electric department equipment (5-0)
• Approved closure of Court Street on October 26, 2024 for Car Show and Trunk or Treat (5-0)
• Approved minutes of July 15, 2024 (5-0)
• Approved bills and payroll (5-0)

Tourism Meeting

The Tourism Advisory Board is meeting to approve minutes and financial reports, and to discuss fireworks and other events. The agenda is mostly routine administrative items with open discussion for future events.

• Approval of June 17, 2024 minutes
• Approval of financial report as of May 30, 2024
• Discussion of fireworks
• Open discussion for events

City Council

The Madisonville City Council will consider several resolutions, including declaring 25 acres as surplus property and authorizing the mayor to sign paperwork for a real estate sale and purchase agreement. They will also accept a grant and its agreement, and accept Thornberry Drive into the city's street system. The meeting includes routine approvals, proclamations, and department reports, and will end with a closed session to discuss potential real estate acquisition or sale.

• Resolution to declare 25 acres as surplus property
• Resolution to authorize mayor to sign real estate sale and purchase agreement
• Resolution accepting a grant and Grant Assistance Agreement
• Resolution accepting Thornberry Drive into city street system
• Re-appointments to Board of Ethics, Tree Board, Airport Board, and Joint Planning Commission

The Madisonville City Council approved several items, including declaring 25 acres as surplus property, authorizing the mayor to sign a real estate agreement with Kentucky Municipal Energy Agency, accepting a grant for the Fire Department, and accepting Thornberry Drive into the city street system. All votes were unanimous (6-0). The council also approved re-appointments to the Ethics Board and Tree Board, and went into closed session to discuss real property acquisition or sale.

• Approved minutes of July 1, 2024 (6-0)
• Approved bills and payroll (6-0)
• Approved re-appointment of Tanya Bowman to Ethics Board (6-0)
• Approved re-appointment of Debbie Allen to Tree Board (6-0)
• Approved declaring 25 acres as surplus property (6-0)
• Approved authorizing Mayor to sign real estate sale/purchase agreement with Kentucky Municipal Energy Agency (6-0)
• Approved accepting grant for Madisonville Fire Department (6-0)
• Approved accepting Thornberry Drive into city street system (6-0)

City Council

The Madisonville City Council is meeting to approve minutes and bills, receive department reports, and consider two resolutions: one authorizing a lease/purchase agreement and another declaring equipment as surplus. They will also discuss closing a portion of Lambs Court for an event and contracting services from local businesses owned by city employees. A closed session is scheduled to discuss potential real property acquisition or sale.

• Resolution authorizing lease/purchase agreement
• Resolution to declare equipment as surplus property
• Discussion: Permission to close portion of Lambs Court for event
• Discussion: Permission to contract services from local businesses owned by city employees
• Closed session on future acquisition or sale of real property

The Madisonville City Council approved several items, including a $7,639,300 bid for Phase 5 of the West Side Lift Station to Smith Contracting, a $26,000 Hot Air Balloon Glow at Mahr Park, a lease/purchase agreement for a Tymco street sweeper, and a list of local businesses owned by city employees for contracted services. All votes were unanimous (5-0) with Council Member Chad Menser absent. The council also entered closed session to discuss real property acquisition or sale.

• Approved $7,639,300 bid for Phase 5 West Side Lift Station to Smith Contracting (5-0)
• Approved $26,000 Hot Air Balloon Glow at Mahr Park (5-0)
• Approved lease/purchase agreement for Tymco Street Sweeper (5-0)
• Approved declaring airport regulators as surplus property (5-0)
• Approved closing portion of Lambs Court on Sept 7, 2024 for Christ the King's St. Vincent 5 (5-0)
• Approved contracting services from 15 local businesses owned by city employees (5-0)
• Approved minutes of June 17, 2024 (5-0)
• Approved bills and payroll (5-0)

City Council

The Madisonville City Council will conduct routine business including approving minutes from the June 4 meeting, paying bills, and receiving department reports. New business includes a second reading of the annual budget amendment, bids for water treatment plant improvements and road salt, re-appointments to the Tree Board, and a discussion of Municipal Road Aid expenditures.

• Second reading of annual budget amendment for FY 2023-2024
• Accept bid for Lake Peewee Water Treatment Plant Disinfection System Improvements
• Accept bids for Road Salt
• Re-appointment of Gale Vogel and Jerry Curtis to the Tree Board
• Discussion of FY 2024 Municipal Road Aid expenditure recommendations

The Madisonville City Council approved a $1,493,000 bid from M. Bowling for Lake Peewee Water Treatment Plant disinfection system improvements, along with a road salt bid from Compass Minerals. The council also approved an ordinance amending the FY2023-24 budget, re-appointed members to the Tree Board, and discussed Municipal Road Aid expenditures with no public comments. All votes were unanimous (6-0).

• Approved $1,493,000 bid from M. Bowling for Lake Peewee Water Treatment Plant disinfection system improvements (6-0)
• Approved bid from Compass Minerals for road salt (6-0)
• Approved ordinance amending annual budget for FY July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2024 (6-0)
• Re-appointed Gale Vogel and Jerry Curtis to the Tree Board via Municipal Order 2024-15 (6-0)
• Approved minutes of June 3, 2024 (6-0)
• Approved bills and payroll (6-0)

Tourism Meeting

The Tourism City Council Committee and Tourism Advisory Board will meet to review financial reports and project updates. The agenda includes status reports on the City Park Trail and a recap of recent city events.

• City Park Trail update from Parks Superintendent and City Engineer
• Recap of Movie Nights and Beech Bash events
• Discussion of a new event

City Council

The Madisonville City Council will meet to discuss an ordinance amending the annual budget for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024. The council will also review bids for surplus water meters and may enter a closed session regarding business entity discussions.

• Ordinance amending the annual budget for fiscal year July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024
• Acceptance of bids for surplus water meters
• Closed session regarding business entity proposals

The Madisonville City Council approved the minutes from May 20, 2024, and the bills and payroll. They gave first reading to an ordinance amending the city's FY2023-2024 budget, with a second reading scheduled for June 17. The council approved accepting bids for surplus water meters from Tommy Adams, and after a closed session, authorized the mayor to sign a letter of intent and memorandum of understanding for a proposed project, and allowed certain city-owned parcels to be rezoned from Agricultural to General Industrial.

• Approved minutes of May 20, 2024 (6-0)
• Approved bills and payroll (6-0)
• Gave first reading to budget amendment ordinance; second reading June 17
• Approved accepting bids for surplus water meters from Tommy Adams (6-0)
• Approved entering closed session (6-0)
• Approved coming out of closed session (6-0)
• Authorized mayor to sign letter of intent and MOU for proposed project (6-0)
• Approved allowing city-owned parcels to be rezoned from Agricultural to General Industrial (6-0)

City Council

The Madisonville City Council is holding a special called meeting to discuss several legislative items. Key actions include a second reading of the annual budget for fiscal year 2024-2025 and an ordinance regarding garbage and refuse.

• Second reading of ordinance amending Chapter 97 regarding Garbage and Refuse
• Second reading of ordinance adopting the FY 2024-2025 annual budget
• Adoption of the Title VI Implementation Plan of the Pennyrile Area Development District
• Adoption of 2024 updates to the Personnel Policy and Employee Handbook
• Resolution to apply for Recreational Trails Program grant funds

The council approved the annual budget for fiscal year July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025, along with an ordinance amending garbage and refuse regulations. They also adopted the Title VI Implementation Plan, 2024 personnel policy updates, and a resolution to apply for Recreational Trails Program grant funds. All votes were unanimous except for the garbage ordinance, which passed 5-1 with Council Member Chad Menser voting no.

• Approved FY2024-25 annual budget (6-0)
• Approved ordinance amending Chapter 97 on garbage and refuse (5-1)
• Adopted Title VI Implementation Plan of Pennyrile Area Development District (6-0)
• Adopted 2024 updates to Personnel Policy and Employee Handbook (6-0)
• Approved resolution to apply for Recreational Trails Program grant (6-0)
• Approved minutes of May 6, 2024 (6-0)
• Approved bills and payroll (6-0)

Tourism Meeting

The Tourism Advisory Board is meeting to approve minutes and financial reports, hear updates on the City Park Trail, and review recent events like Movie Night and Beech Bash. They will also discuss a new event. The meeting is procedural with status reports and no major decisions listed.

• Approval of minutes from January 16, 2024
• Approval of financial report
• City Park Trail update from Parks Superintendent and City Engineer
• Recap of Movie Night and Beech Bash
• Discussion of a new event

City Council

The Madisonville City Council will hear the proposed budget for fiscal year 2024-2025, along with the Mayor's budget message. They will also consider first and second readings of ordinances, including changes to garbage regulations, the annual budget adoption, a caterer's license for alcohol, and annexation of city-owned property. Several resolutions and appointments are also on the agenda.

• Presentation of proposed FY 2024-2025 budget and Mayor's budget message
• First reading: ordinance amending Chapter 97 (Garbage and Refuse)
• First reading: ordinance adopting annual budget for FY July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025
• Second reading: ordinance adding Caterer's License to Chapter 118 (alcoholic beverages)
• Resolution to declare water meters, wire trailer, and police vehicles as surplus

The Madisonville City Council approved the first reading of the FY 2024-2025 budget ordinance, with a second reading scheduled for May 20, 2024. The council also approved several ordinances and resolutions, including adding a caterer's license to the alcoholic beverages code, annexing city-owned property, declaring surplus equipment, accepting a grant for municipal utilities, and approving water/sewer service for a specific address. All votes were unanimous (5-0) with one member absent.

• Approved first reading of FY 2024-2025 budget ordinance (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2024-4 adding caterer's license to alcoholic beverages code (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2024-03 annexing city-owned real estate (5-0)
• Declared water meters surplus (5-0)
• Declared wire trailer for electric department surplus (5-0)
• Declared two 2009 Chevy Impalas surplus (5-0)
• Accepted grant for Madisonville Municipal Utilities (5-0)
• Approved water & sewer service for 633 Mooreland Avenue (5-0)

City Council

The Madisonville City Council will meet to discuss the budget for the 2024-2025 fiscal year. No other new business or specific financial figures were listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of Budget 2024-2025

The Madisonville City Council met on April 30, 2024, and discussed the 2024-2025 budget. No formal decisions were made; the only action was to adjourn the meeting.

• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

General

The Madisonville City Council will meet on April 11, 2024, at the Steve Beshear Center. The meeting agenda consists of a discussion regarding a presentation by 13 Ways.

• Discussion of 13 Ways Presentation

The City Council met for a special called meeting. Members discussed a Strategic Plan presentation provided by 13 Ways. No substantive legislative actions were taken.

City Council

The Madisonville City Council is meeting to approve minutes and bills, hear proclamations, and consider new business. The main items are a first reading of an ordinance to add a caterer's license to the alcohol beverage code, and a resolution to accept a bid for surplus fire equipment. The council will also discuss a closed session regarding potential real estate acquisition or sale.

• First reading of ordinance amending Chapter 118 to add Caterer's License
• Resolution to accept bid for surplus fire equipment
• Proclamations for National Child Abuse Prevention Month and National Safe Digging Month
• Closed session for real property acquisition/sale discussions

City Council

The Madisonville City Council will hold a public hearing to consider a zoning map amendment for a specific parcel (#M-21-3-3) located on Browning Street. This is the only substantive item on the agenda; all other items are procedural.

• Public hearing for zoning map amendment request for Parcel #M-21-3-3 on Browning Street

The City Council held a public hearing on an appeal by Cutting Edge Landscaping, LLC to change zoning for a 10.776-acre parcel on Browning Street from Medium Density Residential to High Density Residential. After testimony from city officials and residents, two competing motions to approve or deny the amendment each failed to secure a majority vote. Because a majority vote is required to override the Planning Commission's original denial, the Commission's decision stands and the zoning remains unchanged.

• Motion to approve zoning map amendment failed (3-3 vote)
• Motion to deny zoning map amendment failed (3-3 vote)
• Planning Commission's denial of rezoning stands due to lack of majority override
• Council adjourned (6-0 vote)

City Council

The City Council will consider resolutions regarding surplus fire equipment and a recycling grant application. The council will also address an ordinance to annex city-owned real estate into the city limits.

• Resolution for surplus fire equipment
• Kentucky Pride Fund Recycling Grant Program application
• Ordinance annexing city-owned real estate into city limits

The Madisonville City Council met on March 18, 2024 with all six members present. The council approved sending the annexation of a Bean Cemetery Road property owned by the City of Madisonville to the Hopkins County Planning & Zoning Commission, and approved surplus fire equipment and an application for a Kentucky Pride Fund recycling grant. An ordinance annexing city-owned real estate into the city limits received its first reading only. All votes were unanimous (6-0) with no abstentions.

• Approved minutes of March 4, 2024 (6-0)
• Approved bills and payroll (6-0)
• Approved sending annexation of Bean Cemetery Road property owned by City of Madisonville to Hopkins County Planning & Zoning (6-0)
• Approved surplus of fire equipment (6-0)
• Approved application for 2024-2025 Kentucky Pride Fund Recycling Grant through Kentucky Division of Waste Management (6-0)
• Ordinance annexing certain city-owned real estate into Madisonville city limits: first reading only, no adoption vote recorded
• Adjourned (6-0)

City Council

The Madisonville City Council will hold second readings of two ordinances: one repealing Chapter 122 on non-exclusive franchises for commercial/industrial solid waste, and another amending Chapter 97 on garbage and refuse. The council will also discuss a zoning map amendment on Browning Street and consider reappointing Kent Mills to the Historic District Commission.

• Second reading: Ordinance repealing Chapter 122 (non-exclusive franchises for commercial/industrial solid waste)
• Second reading: Ordinance amending Chapter 97 (garbage and refuse)
• Discussion of zoning map amendment on Browning Street
• Reappointment of Kent Mills to Historic District Commission
• Proclamation for Colon Cancer Awareness Month

The Madisonville City Council approved the repeal of Chapter 122, which governed non-exclusive franchises for commercial and industrial solid waste collection, and amended Chapter 97 regarding garbage and refuse. The council also reappointed Kent Mills to the Historic District Commission and voted to hold a trial-style hearing for a zoning map amendment on Browning Street, after a motion to listen to the Planning Commission recording failed.

• Approved minutes of February 20, 2024 (6-0)
• Approved bills and payroll (6-0)
• Approved repeal of Chapter 122 (solid waste franchises) (6-0)
• Approved amendment to Chapter 97 (garbage and refuse) (5-1, Menser no)
• Reappointed Kent Mills to Historic District Commission (6-0)
• Failed motion to listen to Planning Commission audio for Browning Street zoning (3-3)
• Passed motion for trial-style hearing on Browning Street zoning map amendment (6-0)

City Council

The Madisonville City Council is meeting to handle routine business including approving minutes, bills, and payroll, and receiving an audit report. The main substantive items are first readings of two ordinances: one to repeal Chapter 122 on non-exclusive franchises for commercial/industrial solid waste collection, and another to amend Chapter 97 on garbage and refuse. A resolution regarding the Kentucky Deferred Compensation Plan is also on the agenda.

• First reading: ordinance to repeal Chapter 122 (non-exclusive franchises for commercial/industrial solid waste)
• First reading: ordinance to amend Chapter 97 (garbage and refuse)
• Resolution: Kentucky Deferred Compensation Plan
• Audit report by Theresa Jones, CPA
• Fire and Police Department reports

The Madisonville City Council approved the minutes from the February 5, 2024 meeting, approved bills and payroll, and approved a resolution for the Kentucky Deferred Compensation Plan. The council also heard the first readings of two ordinances related to solid waste and garbage, with second readings scheduled for March 4, 2024, alongside receiving an audit report and departmental reports.

• Approved minutes of February 5, 2024 (6-0)
• Approved bills and payroll (6-0)
• Heard first reading of ordinance repealing Chapter 122 relating to commercial and industrial solid waste franchises
• Heard first reading of ordinance amending Chapter 97 relating to garbage and refuse
• Approved Resolution for Kentucky Deferred Compensation Plan (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

City Council

The Madisonville City Council will meet to approve minutes and bills, receive department reports, and discuss the Tourism Committee. New business includes resolutions to declare equipment surplus, adopt the 2024 Personnel Policy, and accept bids for telecommunications franchises, plus a municipal order to reappoint Lee Riddle to the Historic District Commission. A proclamation for American Heart Month will also be presented.

• Resolution to declare equipment as surplus property
• Adoption of the 2024 Personnel Policy
• Resolution to accept bids for telecommunications franchises within city limits
• Re-appointment of Lee Riddle to Historic District Commission
• Proclamation for American Heart Month

The Madisonville City Council approved funding for six community events totaling $415,000, the largest being $180,000 for Deck the Park. It also approved declaring equipment as surplus, adopting an amended 2024 Personnel Policy, accepting bids for telecommunications franchises, and re-appointing Lee Riddle to the Historic District Commission. All votes passed 6-0 except the $25,000 Beech Bash funding, which passed 5-1 with Council Member Adam Townsend voting no. The meeting also included department reports, a proclamation for American Heart Month, and approval of the January 16, 2024 minutes and bills and payroll.

• Approved $180,000 for Deck the Park (6-0)
• Approved $25,000 for Beech Bash (5-1, Townsend no)
• Approved $10,000 for Outdoor Movies (6-0)
• Approved $25,000 for Harvest Fest (6-0)
• Approved $25,000 for 4th of July Fireworks (6-0)
• Approved $150,000 for West Kentucky Airshow (6-0)
• Approved declaring equipment as surplus (6-0)
• Approved amended 2024 Personnel Policy (6-0)

Tourism Meeting

The City of Madisonville is reviewing its Restaurant Tax Fund budget for FY 2024, including revenues and expenses for events and park improvements. The agenda shows a projected budget with $2.42 million in sources and $2.34 million in expenditures, leaving a small surplus. It also includes a cash flow projection indicating about $1.04 million available as of November 30, 2023.

• Restaurant tax revenue budgeted at $1.9 million
• $500,000 transfer from reserves
• $972,000 operating transfer to Sports Complex Fund
• $450,000 for 2024 Fourth Fest
• $120,676 for city park bathroom upgrades

The Tourism City Council Committee and Tourism Advisory Board approved funding for several 2024 events totaling $415,000. The board also approved the November 2023 financial reports and minutes.

• Approved $415,000 for 2024 events (unanimous)
• Approved November 6, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Restaurant Tax Fund and Cash Flow Projection reports as of November 30, 2023 (unanimous)

City Council

The Madisonville City Council is meeting to handle routine approvals, committee reports, and appointments, including a new fire chief and Tourism Advisory Board members. They will also discuss annexation and zoning, and hold a closed session about potential real property acquisition or sale.

• Resolution to declare vehicles as surplus property
• Appointment of Glenda Seaton to Tourism Advisory Board
• Appointment of Fire Chief
• Closed session on future acquisition or sale of real property
• Proclamation for Family Resources and Youth Services Coordinators Appreciation Week

The City Council approved a $1,814,076.00 change order for the Noel Avenue Sewer Interceptor and appointed Jason Eli as Fire Chief. The council also filled several positions on the Tourism Advisory Board and Historic District Commission. Additionally, Mayor Cotton was authorized to negotiate a potential property purchase.

• Approved $1,814,076.00 change order for Noel Avenue Sewer Interceptor (6-0)
• Appointed Jason Eli as Fire Chief (6-0)
• Authorized Mayor Cotton to negotiate potential property purchase (6-0)
• Appointed Frank Stevenson as Chairperson for City Council (6-0)
• Declared vehicles as surplus property for disposal (6-0)
• Appointed Stephanie Townsell Bowles to Historic District Commission (6-0)
• Appointed Glenda Seaton to Tourism Advisory Board (6-0)
• Re-appointed 8 members to Tourism Advisory Board (votes varied)