Madisonville public meetings in 2025

City Council

The Madisonville City Council is meeting for a regular session. The agenda includes routine approvals of minutes and bills, department reports, and several resolutions to declare city equipment as surplus. The council will also consider reappointing a member to the Tourism Advisory Board.

• Resolution 2025-41: Declare Electric Department equipment as surplus
• Resolution 2025-42: Declare Wastewater Collection vehicles and equipment as surplus
• Resolution: Declare Police Department generator as surplus property
• Municipal Order 2025-39: Re-appoint Genia Matchem to Tourism Advisory Board

The City Council approved the disposal of surplus equipment from the Electric, Wastewater Collection, and Police departments. Additionally, the council re-appointed Genia Matchem to the Tourism Advisory Board.

• Approved minutes of December 1, 2025 (5-0)
• Approved bills and payroll (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-41 to declare Electric Department equipment as surplus (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-42 to declare Wastewater Collection vehicles and equipment as surplus (5-0)
• Approved resolution to declare Police Department generator as surplus (5-0)
• Approved Municipal Order 2025-39 re-appointing Genia Matchem to the Tourism Advisory Board (5-0)

City Council

The Madisonville City Council will consider a second reading of an ordinance authorizing general obligation bonds, series 2025, and vote on resolutions to accept bids for the Noel Avenue Sewer Improvements Phase 3 and to sell a surplus lot at 819 South Main Street for economic development. The council will also discuss the Tourism Advisory Board report and approve several board appointments.

• Second reading of Ordinance 2025-15 for general obligation bonds, series 2025
• Resolution 2025-39 to accept bids for Noel Avenue Sewer Improvements, Phase 3
• Resolution 2025-40 to sell surplus lot at 819 South Main Street for economic development
• Re-appointments to Tourism Advisory Board (Scholze, Hunt, Tate, Oldham, Myers, Thorp, Crouch) and new appointment of Sid Hill
• Discussion of Tourism Advisory Board report

The Madisonville City Council approved a $2,208,713.50 bid from Bobby Luttrell & Sons, LLC for the Noel Avenue Sewer System Improvements Phase 3, and approved $100,000 in funding to relocate the soap box derby course to City Park, contingent on $250,000 in outside funds by June 2026. The council also approved the issuance of general obligation bonds (Ordinance 2025-15), the sale of a surplus lot at 819 South Main Street for $155,000, and several board reappointments. All votes were unanimous except for the soap box derby funding, which passed 5-1 with Council Member Adam Townsend voting no.

• Approved $2,208,713.50 bid from Bobby Luttrell & Sons for Noel Avenue Sewer Improvements Phase 3 (6-0)
• Approved $100,000 for relocating soap box derby course to City Park, contingent on $250,000 outside funds by June 2026 (5-1)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-15 for general obligation bonds, series 2025 (6-0)
• Approved sale of surplus lot at 819 South Main Street to Leslie Gill for $155,000 (6-0)
• Re-appointed Susie Scholze to Tree Board (6-0)
• Re-appointed Michael Hunt, Chip Tate, Elizabeth Oldham, Debby Myers, Devi Thorpe, Lyle Crouch to Tourism Advisory Board (6-0 each)
• Appointed Sid Hill to Tourism Advisory Board (6-0)
• Approved minutes of November 17, 2025 and bills/payroll (6-0 each)

City Council

The Madisonville City Council will meet to approve minutes, bills, and payroll, receive department reports, and consider several appointments to city boards. New business includes a first reading of an ordinance authorizing general obligation bonds, a resolution to accept bids for fire department surplus items, and a discussion about a water connection for 486 Pennyrile Drive.

• First reading of ordinance for general obligation bonds, series 2025
• Resolution to accept bids for fire department surplus items
• Re-appointment of Jack Morris to Board of Ethics (Municipal Order 2025-23)
• Appointments to Code Enforcement Board: Debby Myers, Chip Tate, James Garrett, Bill Powell, Lawrence Swingler
• Discussion of water connection for 486 Pennyrile Drive

The Madisonville City Council approved the first reading of a general obligation bond ordinance (series 2025), with a second reading scheduled for December 1, 2025. It also approved the sale of fire department surplus items to Tim Terrell for $160, reappointed Jack Morris to the Board of Ethics and Stephanie Townsell Bowles to the Zoning Adjustment Board, and made multiple appointments to the Code Enforcement Board and Appeals Board. A water connection for 486 Pennyrile Drive was approved. All votes were unanimous (6-0).

• Approved first reading of general obligation bonds ordinance (series 2025) (6-0)
• Approved sale of fire department surplus items to Tim Terrell for $160 (6-0)
• Reappointed Jack Morris to Board of Ethics (6-0)
• Reappointed Stephanie Townsell Bowles to Zoning Adjustment Board (6-0)
• Appointed Debby Myers, Chip Tate, James Garrett, Bill Powell, Lawrence Swingler to Code Enforcement Board (6-0 each)
• Appointed Bill Rudd to Appeals Board (6-0)
• Approved water connection at 486 Pennyrile Drive (6-0)

Tourism Meeting

The Madisonville Tourism Advisory Board will meet to approve the October 2025 meeting minutes and the October restaurant tax financials. Parks Superintendent Caleb Nelson will present city park opportunities. The meeting is a regular monthly session with no major decisions listed.

• Approval of October 20, 2025 meeting minutes
• Review of October 2025 Restaurant Tax Financials
• Presentation on city park opportunities by Parks Superintendent Caleb Nelson

City Council

The Madisonville City Council is holding a special called meeting to consider a second reading of an ordinance amending the FY2025-26 budget, accept a bid for stormwater repairs, and approve a program administration agreement with Midwest Pace Services, LLC. The meeting also includes approval of the November 3, 2025 minutes.

• Second reading of ordinance amending FY2025-26 budget (July 1, 2025–June 30, 2026)
• Resolution to accept bid for Stormwater Repairs
• Resolution approving program administration agreement with Midwest Pace Services, LLC and authorizing Mayor to sign

The Madisonville City Council held a special called meeting and unanimously approved an ordinance amending the city's FY2025-2026 annual budget. The council also accepted a bid for stormwater repairs and approved a program administration agreement with Midwest Pace Services, LLC, authorizing the mayor to sign it. All votes were 6-0.

• Approved ordinance amending FY2025-2026 annual budget (6-0)
• Accepted bid for stormwater repairs (6-0)
• Approved program administration agreement with Midwest Pace Services, LLC and authorized Mayor to sign (6-0)

City Council

The Madisonville City Council will hold second readings on ordinances establishing an Energy Project Assessment District Program and amending mobile food vendor regulations. They will also consider a first reading of a budget amendment, accept bids for water system improvements, and discuss reports from the Tourism Advisory Board and a joint committee meeting.

• Second reading: Ordinance establishing an Energy Project Assessment District Program
• Second reading: Ordinance amending Chapter 124 (Mobile Food Vendors)
• First reading: Ordinance amending annual budget for FY 2025-2026
• Resolution to accept bids for Water System Improvements (Bean Cemetery Water Line Extension)
• Resolution to declare two heaters from Madisonville Regional Airport as surplus

The Madisonville City Council approved a $25,000 allocation for the 2026 Beech Bash event, though the motion passed with one dissenting vote. The council also accepted two ordinances: one establishing an Energy Project Assessment District Program and another amending rules for Mobile Food Vendors, which passed 4-2. Additionally, the council accepted bids for water line extensions at Bean Cemetery and declared airport heaters as surplus property.

• Approved $25,000 for Beech Bash 2026 (5-1)
• Accepted ordinance for Energy Project Assessment District Program (6-0)
• Accepted ordinance amending Mobile Food Vendor rules (4-2)
• Accepted bids for Bean Cemetery Water Line Extension (6-0)
• Declared two airport heaters as surplus property (6-0)
• Approved October 20, 2025 minutes (6-0)
• Approved bills and payroll (6-0)
• Re-appointed Tara Edwards to Library Board via Executive Order

City Council

The Madisonville City Council is meeting to consider first readings of ordinances establishing an Energy Project Assessment District Program and amending mobile food vendor regulations. They will also vote on resolutions accepting Hudson Park Drive, redeeming 2012 water and sewer bonds, leasing garbage trucks, and declaring surplus items. Several appointments and a discussion about sewer service at 8048 Ayer Drive are also on the agenda.

• Ordinance establishing an Energy Project Assessment District Program
• Ordinance amending Chapter 124 regarding Mobile Food Vendors
• Resolution accepting Hudson Park Drive into city street system
• Resolution to redeem Water and Sewer Refunding Revenue Bonds, Series 2012
• Resolution approving lease for Garbage Trucks via Kentucky Association of Counties Leasing Trust

The Madisonville City Council approved accepting Hudson Park Drive into the city's street system for maintenance and ownership, and directed the redemption of 2012 water and sewer bonds. It also approved a lease for financing garbage trucks, surplus fire and police items, and several board reappointments. Two ordinances had first readings and will get second readings on November 3, 2025.

• Approved acceptance of Hudson Park Drive into city street system (4-0)
• Approved resolution to redeem 2012 water and sewer refunding bonds on Dec 1, 2025 (4-0)
• Approved lease for financing garbage trucks via Kentucky Association of Counties Leasing Trust (4-0)
• Approved surplus of Fire Department items (4-0)
• Approved surplus of Police vehicle (4-0)
• Approved surplus of Patrol K9 Drax (4-0)
• Re-appointed Chuck Shockley to Board of Ethics (4-0)
• Re-appointed Mark Metcalfe and Richard Hane to Tree Board (4-0)

Tourism Meeting

The Tourism Advisory Board is meeting to approve minutes from July 21, 2025, and a financial report, and to hear status reports from the events director and parks superintendent. No major decisions or proposals are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from July 21, 2025 meeting
• Approval of financial report
• Status report from Luci Bess, Events Director
• Status report from Caleb Nelson, Parks Superintendent

City Council

The Madisonville City Council is meeting to approve minutes and bills, receive department reports, and consider a second reading of an ordinance amending chapter 96 of the Code of Ordinances relating to property tax. This is a regular business meeting with one substantive item.

• Second reading of ordinance amending chapter 96 (property tax)
• Approval of minutes from September 2, 2025
• Approval of bills and payroll
• Fire, police, business licenses, and zoning department reports

The Madisonville City Council approved an ordinance amending Chapter 96 of the Code of Ordinances relating to property tax. The council also approved the minutes from September 2, 2025, and approved bills and payroll. All votes were unanimous with no abstentions.

• Approved amendment to Chapter 96 (property tax) (6-0)
• Approved minutes of September 2, 2025 (6-0)
• Approved bills and payroll (6-0)

City Council

The Madisonville City Council will hold its regular meeting, including a second reading of an ordinance to amend Chapter 96, which concerns property tax. This is the final step before a potential vote on the amendment. The agenda also includes routine approvals of minutes and bills, as well as department reports.

• Second reading of ordinance amending Chapter 96 (property tax)
• Approval of minutes from August 18, 2025
• Approval of bills and payroll

The City Council failed to pass an ordinance that would have increased property tax rates for real and tangible property. Instead, the council voted to reintroduce an ordinance to retain the 2024 tax rates, which received its first reading.

• Proposed property tax increase to $.1150 (real) and $.1669 (tangible) failed (no motion)
• Approved first reading of ordinance to retain 2024 property tax rates (6-0)
• Approved August 18, 2025 minutes (6-0)
• Approved bills and payroll (6-0)

City Council

The Madisonville City Council will hold its regular meeting, including first and second readings of several ordinances. Key items include a first reading of a property tax ordinance and second readings on nuisance conditions, boards/commissions, and zoning appeals. The council will also enter a closed session to discuss pending litigation.

• First reading: ordinance amending Chapter 96 (Property and Tangible Tax)
• Second reading: ordinance amending Chapter 92.03 (nuisance conditions)
• Second reading: ordinance amending Chapter 37 (boards, commissions, authorities)
• Second reading: ordinance amending Chapter 156 (appeals from board of adjustments, zoning map amendments)
• Closed session under KRS 61.810(c) for pending litigation

The Madisonville City Council approved three ordinance amendments: one relating to nuisance conditions, one to boards/commissions/authorities, and one to appeals from the board of adjustments and zoning map amendments. They also approved a co-counsel relationship for the city attorney in a pending lawsuit. The meeting included a first reading of a property tax ordinance, with a second reading scheduled for September 2, 2025.

• Approved amendment to Chapter 92.03 on nuisance conditions (6-0)
• Approved amendment to Chapter 37 on boards, commissions, authorities (6-0)
• Approved amendment to Chapter 156 on appeals from board of adjustments and zoning map amendments (6-0)
• Approved co-counsel relationship for City Attorney Hillary Croft in Westley Group, LLC v. City of Madisonville (6-0)
• Approved minutes of August 4, 2025 (6-0)
• Approved bills and payroll (6-0)

City Council

The Madisonville City Council will hold its regular meeting on August 4, 2025, to approve minutes, bills, and payroll, receive department and committee reports, and consider several ordinances and resolutions. Key items include second reading of a pay plan amendment, first readings of ordinances on nuisances, boards/commissions, and zoning appeals, and resolutions for grant applications, mutual aid, property transfers, and surplus equipment. The council will also discuss a request for water service outside city limits and enter closed session for litigation discussion.

• Second reading of ordinance amending classification and compensation plan (Ordinance 2025-6)
• First reading of ordinance amending Chapter 92.03 on nuisance conditions
• Resolution to file funding application for Kentucky Water and Wastewater Assistance
• Resolution to enter Statewide Emergency Mutual Aid and Assistance Agreement
• Discussion of water service for 431 Osborne Lane outside city limits

The Madisonville City Council approved multiple allocations, including up to $500,000 for the 2026 4th Fest and Praise in the Park (5-1), $25,000 for the Madisonville Salutes Event, and $25,000 for 2026 fireworks. They also approved up to $440,000 to purchase property at 1701 Forefar Lane (5-1, with Council Member Adam Townsend voting no). Several resolutions were passed, including filing a funding application for water/wastewater assistance, entering a statewide mutual aid agreement, and authorizing the mayor to sign paperwork for grants and property transactions.

• Approved $25,000 for Madisonville Salutes Event (6-0)
• Approved up to $500,000 for 2026 4th Fest and Praise in the Park (5-1)
• Approved up to $25,000 for 2026 fireworks (6-0)
• Approved up to $440,000 to purchase property at 1701 Forefar Lane (5-1)
• Approved amendment to classification and compensation plan (6-0)
• Approved resolution to file funding application and appoint Mayor as project representative (6-0)
• Approved resolution to enter Statewide Emergency Mutual Aid and Assistance Agreement (6-0)
• Approved resolution to accept Delta Regional Authority Grant and additional $334,400 (6-0)

General

The Madisonville City Council is holding a special called meeting to consider a first reading of an ordinance that would amend the city's classification and compensation plan, as previously approved in Ordinance 2025-6. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• First reading of ordinance amending classification and compensation plan (Ordinance 2025-6)

City Council

The Madisonville City Council will meet to approve minutes, bills, and payroll, and receive department reports including the Sports Factory update. New business includes a resolution to finance public projects with tax-exempt revenue bonds and a discussion on closing Court Street for a Trunk or Treat and Car Show.

• Resolution to finance public projects with tax-exempt revenue bonds
• Discussion on closing Court Street for Trunk or Treat and Car Show
• Approval of Water Connection for 121 Rainbow Lane, Hanson, Kentucky

The Madisonville City Council met on July 21, 2025, and approved a resolution of official intent to finance the acquisition and construction of city public projects through tax-exempt revenue bonds. The council also approved closing Court Street for a Trunk or Treat and Car Show, a water connection for 121 Rainbow Lane in Hanson, Kentucky, and routine items including minutes, bills, and payroll. All votes were unanimous with no abstentions.

• Approved resolution of intent to finance city public projects via tax-exempt revenue bonds (6-0)
• Approved closing Court Street for Trunk or Treat and Car Show (6-0)
• Approved water connection for 121 Rainbow Lane, Hanson, KY (6-0)
• Approved bills and payroll (6-0)
• Approved Special Called Meeting Minutes from June 30, 2025 (6-0)
• Approved Public Hearing Minutes from June 30, 2025 (6-0)

Tourism Meeting

The Tourism Advisory Board is meeting to approve the June 16, 2025 minutes and the financial report as of June 30, 2025. They will also hear status reports from the Events Director and Parks Superintendent. The agenda is routine and contains no major decisions or public hearings.

• Approval of June 16, 2025 meeting minutes
• Approval of financial report as of June 30, 2025
• Status report from Events Director Luci Bess
• Status report from Parks Superintendent Caleb Nelson

City Council

The Madisonville City Council is holding a special called meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes and bills, and to discuss a Tourism Committee report. The main items are a second reading of an ordinance about accepting or closing a public street, and a public hearing on a zoning map amendment for Shamrock Drive.

• Second reading of ordinance authorizing acceptance or closing of a public street, alley, or way
• Public hearing on zoning map amendment for Shamrock Drive
• Discussion of Tourism Committee meeting
• Approval of minutes from June 16, 2025
• Approval of bills and payroll

The Madisonville City Council approved $40,000 from restaurant tax for Grapevine recreational trails connecting to the city park. It also authorized the acceptance and closing of a public street, with Council Member Adam Townsend recusing himself due to a conflict of interest. The council approved the minutes of June 16, 2025, and bills and payroll. A public hearing on a zoning map amendment for Shamrock Drive was held, with details in separate minutes.

• Approved $40,000 from restaurant tax for Grapevine recreational trails (6-0)
• Authorized acceptance and closing of a public street (5-0, Townsend recused)
• Approved minutes of June 16, 2025 (6-0)
• Approved bills and payroll (6-0)

City Council

The Madisonville City Council is meeting to handle routine business including approving minutes, bills, and department reports. The main items are first and second readings of ordinances, including a budget amendment for the current fiscal year and a street acceptance/closing ordinance, plus resolutions to declare and transfer surplus property. The council will also discuss contracting with businesses owned by city employees, a utility connection at 196 Lenin Road, and Municipal Road Aid expenditure recommendations.

• First reading: ordinance authorizing acceptance/closing of a public street, alley or way
• Second reading: ordinance amending FY2024-2025 annual budget (revenues and appropriations)
• Resolution to declare property as surplus
• Resolution to transfer surplus properties
• Discussion: permission to contract services from businesses owned by city employees

The Madisonville City Council approved an ordinance amending the annual budget for FY 2024-2025, authorized the transfer of surplus property to Bowles Holdings LLC and Jeffery & Beverly Crick, and approved contracting with 21 local businesses owned by city employees. The council also approved stormwater repairs for Lunsford Street, a utility connection at 196 Lenin Road, and held a public hearing on Municipal Road Aid expenditures with no comments. All votes were unanimous (5-0) with one member absent.

• Approved minutes of June 2, 2025 (5-0)
• Approved bills and payroll (5-0)
• Approved motion to bid stormwater repairs for Lunsford Street (5-0)
• Approved ordinance amending FY 2024-2025 annual budget (5-0)
• Approved declaring 516.817 sq ft and 525.108 sq ft on South Main Street as surplus (5-0)
• Approved transfer of surplus properties to Bowles Holdings LLC and Jeffery & Beverly Crick (5-0)
• Approved contracting with 21 local businesses owned by city employees (5-0)
• Approved utility connection at 196 Lenin Road (5-0)

Tourism Meeting

The Tourism City Council Committee and Tourism Advisory Board will hold a special called meeting to approve minutes and financial reports, and receive status updates from the Events Director and Parks Superintendent. No major decisions or public hearings are listed.

• Approval of April 21, 2025 meeting minutes
• Approval of financial report as of May 31, 2025
• Status report from Events Director Luci Bess
• Status report from Parks Superintendent Caleb Nelson

City Council

The City Council will hold a first reading of an ordinance to amend the 2024-2025 annual budget. Additionally, the council will consider a Land and Water Conservation Grant for Mahr Park Nature Area Phase II and discuss a zoning map amendment for Shamrock.

• First reading of ordinance to amend the 2024-2025 annual budget
• Land and Water Conservation Grant for Mahr Park Nature Area Phase II
• Re-appointment of Mary Haley Hancock to the Tree Board
• Appointment of Clay Williams to the Zoning Adjustment Board
• Discussion regarding Zoning Map Amendment for Shamrock

The Madisonville City Council approved the Land and Water Conservation Grant for Mahr Park Nature Area Phase II, reappointed Mary Haley Hancock to the Tree Board, and appointed Clay Williams to the Zoning Adjustment Board. They also approved the minutes of the May 12 special meeting and bills/payroll. A first reading of the annual budget amendment ordinance was held, with second reading set for June 16, 2025. A public hearing was scheduled for a zoning map amendment regarding Shamrock.

• Approved minutes of May 12, 2025 special meeting (6-0)
• Approved bills and payroll (6-0)
• Approved Land and Water Conservation Grant for Mahr Park Nature Area Phase II (6-0)
• Re-appointed Mary Haley Hancock to Tree Board via Municipal Order 2025-18 (6-0)
• Appointed Clay Williams to Zoning Adjustment Board via Municipal Order 2025-19 (6-0)
• Scheduled public hearing for Zoning Map Amendment - Shamrock (6-0)

City Council

The Madisonville City Council is scheduled to hold a special called meeting on May 12, 2025, led by Mayor Kevin Cotton. The agenda includes approval of minutes and bills, a presentation from SBA Disaster Assistance for Kentucky, department reports, and a second reading of the annual budget ordinance for the fiscal year July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026.

• Second Reading of an ordinance adopting the annual budget for the fiscal year July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026
• Presentation by SBA Disaster Assistance for Kentucky

The Madisonville City Council held a special called meeting on May 12, 2025, and unanimously approved the annual budget for fiscal year July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026. The council also approved the minutes from the May 5, 2025 meeting and the bills and payroll. All votes were 6-0 with no abstentions.

• Adopted annual budget for FY 2025-26 (6-0)
• Approved minutes of May 5, 2025 meeting (6-0)
• Approved bills and payroll (6-0)

City Council

The Madisonville City Council will hold its regular meeting on May 5, 2025, where the main item is the presentation of the proposed budget for fiscal year 2025-2026, followed by a first reading of the budget ordinance. The council will also consider several resolutions and appointments, including declaring a lot as surplus and transferring property.

• First reading of ordinance adopting FY 2025-2026 budget (July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026)
• Resolution to declare lot as surplus
• Resolution to transfer property
• Appointments to Appeals Board: two city employees, Justin Lamb, Heath Duncan, Kent Waide
• Proclamation for Older Americans Month

The Madisonville City Council approved a motion to increase the Sports Factory budget from $81,000 to $90,000 per month, and declared a 0.356-acre lot on Dempsey Street as surplus and transferred it to Interstate Hydraulic, Inc. The council also approved the first reading of the FY 2025-2026 budget ordinance, with second reading scheduled for May 12, and made several appointments to the Appeals Board. All votes were unanimous (6-0).

• Approved Sports Factory budget increase to $90,000/month (6-0)
• Declared 0.356 acres on Dempsey Street as surplus (6-0)
• Approved transfer of 0.356 acres to Interstate Hydraulic, Inc. (6-0)
• Approved first reading of FY 2025-2026 budget ordinance (6-0)
• Appointed Engineering employee to Appeals Board (6-0)
• Appointed Zoning employee to Appeals Board (6-0)
• Appointed Justin Lamb to Appeals Board (6-0)
• Appointed Heath Duncan to Appeals Board (6-0)

City Council

The Madisonville City Council will hold a routine meeting with procedural items, department reports, and votes on surplus property declarations and a 2024 grant program completion. No major policy decisions or funding allocations are listed.

• Resolution to declare equipment as surplus property
• Resolution to declare transformers as surplus property
• Resolution authorizing completion and filing of 2024 Delta Regional Authority Community Infrastructure Grant Program

The Madisonville City Council met on April 21, 2025, and approved the minutes from April 7, bills and payroll, and several resolutions. These included declaring equipment and transformers as surplus property, and authorizing the completion and filing of the 2024 Delta Regional Authority Community Infrastructure Grant. An executive order appointing Steve Durham to the Hopkins County Joint Planning Commission was also noted.

• Approved April 7, 2025 minutes (6-0)
• Approved bills and payroll (6-0)
• Approved resolution to declare equipment as surplus (6-0)
• Approved resolution to declare transformers as surplus (6-0)
• Approved resolution authorizing 2024 Grant Program filing (6-0)
• Noted Executive Order 2025-03 appointing Steve Durham to Hopkins County Joint Planning Commission

Tourism Meeting

The Madisonville Tourism Council is holding a regular meeting. The council will consider approving the minutes from its February 18, 2025 meeting and the financial report as of March 31, 2025. The agenda also includes a discussion item for brainstorming ideas from the committee before adjourning.

• Approval of February 18, 2025 meeting minutes
• Approval of financials as of March 31, 2025
• Brainstorming ideas from committee

City Council

The Madisonville City Council is meeting to approve minutes, bills, and payroll, and to issue proclamations for Child Abuse Prevention, Sexual Assault Awareness, and Fair Housing months. Under new business, the council will hold a second reading of an ordinance amending waterworks connection charges, and consider resolutions to apply for a Kentucky Pride Fund recycling grant and declare fire equipment as surplus. The council will also enter a closed session to discuss the potential acquisition or sale of real property.

• Second reading of ordinance amending Chapter 52.12 on waterworks connection charges
• Resolution to apply for 2025-2026 Kentucky Pride Fund Recycling Grant
• Resolution to declare fire equipment as surplus property
• Closed session on real property acquisition or sale (KRS 61.810(1)(b))
• Proclamations for Child Abuse Prevention, Sexual Assault Awareness, and Fair Housing months

The Madisonville City Council approved an ordinance amending Chapter 52.12 on waterworks connection charges, a resolution authorizing the mayor to apply for Kentucky Pride Fund recycling grants, and a resolution declaring fire equipment surplus. The council also approved minutes, bills, and payroll, and held a closed session on real property acquisition. All votes were unanimous (6-0).

• Approved amendment to Chapter 52.12 on waterworks connection charges (6-0)
• Approved resolution to apply for Kentucky Pride Fund recycling grant (6-0)
• Approved resolution declaring fire equipment surplus (6-0)
• Approved minutes of March 17, 2025 (6-0)
• Approved bills and payroll (6-0)
• Held closed session on real property acquisition (6-0)

City Council

The Madisonville City Council will hold its regular meeting, including approval of minutes and bills, and receiving department reports. New business includes a first reading of an ordinance to amend waterworks connection charges, resolutions to declare a vehicle surplus and accept right of way from the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, and a closed session to discuss real property acquisition or sale and a business proposal.

• First reading of ordinance amending Chapter 52.12 on waterworks connection charges
• Resolution to declare vehicle as surplus property
• Resolution to accept right of way from Kentucky Transportation Cabinet
• Closed session under KRS 61.810(1)(b) and (g) for real property and business discussions

The City Council approved the acceptance of a right of way from the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet and declared a vehicle as surplus property. An ordinance regarding waterworks connection charges received its first reading.

• Approved resolution to accept right of way from Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (5-0)
• Approved resolution to declare vehicle as surplus property (5-0)
• Approved March 3, 2025 minutes (5-0)
• Approved bills and payroll (5-0)
• First reading of ordinance amending waterworks connection charges (scheduled for second reading April 7, 2025)

City Council

The Madisonville City Council is meeting to approve minutes and bills, receive department reports, and discuss a tourism advisory board. The most significant item is a closed session to discuss proposed or pending litigation, as permitted by state law.

• Approval of minutes from 02/18/2025
• Approval of bills and payroll
• Proclamation for colon cancer awareness
• Planning and zoning report
• Closed session for litigation discussion

Madisonville City Council approved $309,312.00 for wayfinding signage, with Misty Cavanaugh voting no. Council also approved the 02/18/2025 minutes and the bills and payroll, both unanimously. Members entered and exited a closed session on proposed or pending litigation under KRS 61.810(c), then adjourned. A Colon Cancer Awareness Month proclamation was listed but no action was recorded.

• Approved $309,312.00 for wayfinding signage (5-1, Cavanaugh no)
• Approved 02/18/2025 minutes (6-0)
• Approved bills and payroll (6-0)
• Entered closed session on proposed/pending litigation under KRS 61.810(c) (6-0)
• Exited closed session (6-0)
• Adjourned (6-0)

General

The Tourism City Council Committee and Tourism Advisory Board will meet to approve the January 21, 2025 minutes and financial report as of January 31, 2025. They will also discuss wayfinding, with no other substantive items listed.

• Approval of January 21, 2025 meeting minutes
• Approval of financial report as of January 31, 2025
• Discussion of wayfinding

General

The Madisonville City Council will meet on February 18, 2025, to approve minutes, bills, and payroll, hear department reports, and conduct routine business including surplus vehicle declarations and re-appointments to the Historic District Commission.

• Declare vehicles and equipment as surplus
• Re-appointment of Aimee Laffoon to Historic District Commission (Municipal Order 2025-10)
• Re-appointment of Libby Spencer to Historic District Commission (Municipal Order 2025-11)
• Appointment of Kristal Dexter to Historic District Commission (Municipal Order 2025-12)

The Madisonville City Council approved routine items including minutes, bills, and payroll. It declared vehicles and equipment as surplus, and made appointments to the Historic District Commission. All votes were unanimous among the five members present.

• Approved minutes of 02/03/2025 (5-0)
• Approved bills and payroll (5-0)
• Declared vehicles and equipment as surplus (5-0)
• Re-appointed Aimee Laffoon to Historic District Commission (5-0)
• Re-appointed Libby Spencer to Historic District Commission (5-0)
• Appointed Kristal Dexter to Historic District Commission (5-0)

City Council

The Madisonville City Council will hold its regular meeting, including second readings of ordinances on committees and sign regulations, and a resolution opposing state-mandated centralized collection of local occupational fees. The council will also hear an audit report and may enter closed session to discuss a business proposal.

• Second reading: ordinance amending Chapter 31.45 on established committees
• Second reading: ordinance amending Chapter 158 sign regulations
• Resolution opposing Kentucky legislation mandating centralized collection of local occupational fees
• Audit report by Theresa Jones, CPA
• Closed session under KRS 61.810(g) for business discussions

The Madisonville City Council approved a total of $420,000 for various tourism events, including Deck the Park and the Wings over Western Kentucky Air Show. The council also passed second readings on ordinances amending rules for established committees and sign regulations. Additionally, the body accepted the annual audit report and passed a resolution opposing centralized collection of local occupational taxes by the state.

• Approved $210,000 for Deck the Park (6-0)
• Approved $175,000 for Wings over Western Kentucky Air Show (6-0)
• Approved $30,000 for Madisonville Illuminated Hot Air Balloon Event (6-0)
• Approved $30,000 for Downtown Lights and Plaza Decor for Christmas (6-0)
• Approved $25,000 for Beech Bash (6-0)
• Approved $25,000 for Harvest Fest (6-0)
• Approved $15,000 for Flight Before Christmas (6-0)
• Approved $10,000 for Outdoor Movies (5-1)

City Council

The Madisonville City Council will hold its regular meeting on January 21, 2025, with a routine agenda including approval of minutes, bills, and department reports. Under new business, the council will conduct first readings of ordinances amending committee-related code and sign regulations, and consider several resolutions, including declaring two properties as surplus and approving personnel policy updates.

• First reading: Ordinance amending Chapter 31.45 (committees)
• First reading: Ordinance amending Chapter 158 (sign regulations)
• Resolution to declare Tract 2 (Deed Book 484, page 32) surplus
• Resolution to declare 432 East Noel Street surplus
• Resolution to approve 2025 Personnel Policy and Employee Handbook updates

The Madisonville City Council met January 21, 2025 with all six members present. The council approved four resolutions: declaring Tract 2 (Deed Book 484, page 32) as surplus, an exchange of properties authorizing Mayor Cotton to execute deeds with Commercial Warehouse Leasing, LLC and Hopkins County Properties, LLC, 2025 personnel policy and employee handbook updates, and declaring 432 East Noel Street as surplus. Two ordinances — one amending Chapter 31.45 on committees and one amending Chapter 158 sign regulations — received first readings and will have second readings on February 3, 2025. All votes were unanimous with no abstentions.

• Approved minutes of January 7, 2025 special called meeting (6-0)
• Approved Bills and Payroll (6-0)
• Approved resolution declaring Tract 2 (Deed Book 484, page 32) as surplus property (6-0)
• Approved property exchange and authorized Mayor Cotton to execute deeds with Commercial Warehouse Leasing, LLC and Hopkins County Properties, LLC (6-0)
• Approved amendment to 2025 personnel policy and employee handbook updates (6-0)
• Approved declaring 432 East Noel Street as surplus property (6-0)
• First reading of ordinance amending Chapter 31.45 on established committees; second reading set for February 3, 2025
• First reading of ordinance amending Chapter 158.03 and 158.22 sign regulations; second reading set for February 3, 2025

Tourism Meeting

The Madisonville Tourism Advisory Board will meet to approve minutes and financials, hear a status report from Events Director Luci Bess on recent holiday events, and discuss 2025 events budget requests. The meeting is open to the public.

• Approval of minutes from November 18, 2024 meeting
• Approval of financial report as of December 31, 2024
• Status report on Deck the Park 2024, Downtown Ice and Lights, and The Flight Before Christmas
• Discussion of 2025 events budget requests

City Council

The Madisonville City Council is meeting to consider two ordinance amendments affecting residential use in the Central Business District and parking requirements, adopt the 2025 Personnel Policy, and make several appointments to boards and committees. They will also discuss an interlocal agreement with Hopkins County for managing the YAA Sports Facility.

• Second reading of ordinance amending Chapter 156.051 on residential use in Central Business District
• Second reading of ordinance amending Chapter 156.163 on parking requirements
• Adoption of 2025 Personnel Policy updates
• Re-appointments to Tourism Advisory Board (8 members) and appointment of Devi Thorp
• Discussion of interlocal agreement with Hopkins County for YAA Sports Facility management

The Madisonville City Council approved amendments to the zoning code for residential use in the central business district and parking requirements, adopted the 2025 Personnel Policy with a change to harassment reporting, reappointed nine members and appointed one new member to the Tourism Advisory Board, and approved an interlocal agreement with Hopkins County for the YAA Sports Facility. All votes were unanimous (6-0).

• Approved amendment to Chapter 156.051 on residential use in central business district (6-0)
• Approved amendment to Chapter 156.163 on parking requirements (6-0)
• Adopted 2025 Personnel Policy with change to harassment reporting (6-0)
• Reappointed Michael Hunt to Tourism Advisory Board (6-0)
• Reappointed Genia Matchem to Tourism Advisory Board (6-0)
• Reappointed Lyle Crouch to Tourism Advisory Board (6-0)
• Reappointed Elizabeth Oldham to Tourism Advisory Board (6-0)
• Approved interlocal agreement with Hopkins County for YAA Sports Facility (6-0)