Owensboro Board of Commissioners Regular Called Meeting - August 4, 2026

The Owensboro Board of Commissioners held a regular meeting on August 4, 2026, where several procurement and budget-related items were discussed and approved. Key procurement actions included the approval of municipal orders authorizing grant applications: a $791,800.85 state homeland security grant for the Owensboro Police Department to purchase new Motorola portable radios, a $131,649 grant for the Fire Department's structural collapse training, and a $1,000,000 Kentucky product development initiative grant for infrastructure improvements at the Massey Industrial Site, which requires a 20% city match. The meeting also covered appointments of new city employees and promotions within the police and fire departments. Additionally, the board discussed zoning ordinance amendments related to accessory dwelling units to address housing shortages. Public comments focused heavily on concerns about a proposed power plant and AI data center development, emphasizing environmental, health, and community impacts. No votes were taken on the zoning ordinance at this meeting, but the grant-related municipal orders were approved unanimously.