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Proceedings of Board of Commissioners City of Paducah n1:eember 28. 1978
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At a Called Meeting of the Board of Commissioners held on December 28, 1978,
Mayor Murphy presided and upon call of the Roll the following answered their names: Com-
missioners Coleman, Grumley , Meeks, Puryear and Mayor Murphy (5) .
The first business to come before the Board was the Greivance Hearing, Step #4,
filed by James Terry Skabo, sewerman in the Street Department.
Mr. Skabo was requesting payment for overtime denied him on November 22, 1978,
when Foreman L. C. Chism took a couple of laborers and unstopped a sewer without calling
the duly qualified sewermen in to do the job. After hearing Mr. Skabo's testimony, Com-
missioner Grumley offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Meeks, that the grievance
filed by James Terry Skabo and Local 1586 be denied and that the response filed by James
Tidwell on December 8 , 1978 be amended to provide that the next available overtime will
be offered to the properly scheduled employee. Adopted on call of the Roll, Yeas, Com-
missioners Coleman, Grumley, Meeks, Puryear and Mayor Murphy (5) .
Mayor Murphy offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that the
executed copies of the Notice of Called Meeting to be held at 6: 45 P.M. on Thursday,
December 28, 1978, be received and filed. Adopted on call of the Roll, Yeas, Commissioners
Coleman, Grumley, Meeks, Puryear and Mayor Murphy (5) .
Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Grumley, that
the Board of Commissioners approve the sale by the City of Paducah of the following cemetery
lots , and that the City Clerk be authorized to execute a deed of conveyance to said cemetery
graves:
1. To Herbert L. Crumbaugh , Grave No. 7 in Lot 43, Block 6,
Rushing Addition to Oak Grove Cemetery, for the sum of $100.00
(Receipt No. 21491) .
2. To Charlie S. Ingram, the southwest corner of Lot No. 42, Block
6, Rushing Addition to Oak Grove Cemetery, for the sum of $100.00
(Receipt No. 21493) .
3. To William Simms, Jr . , Grave No. 4 in Lot 43, Block 6,
Rushing Addition to Oak Grove Cemetery, for the sum of
$100.00 (Receipt No. 24001).
Adopted on call of the Roll, Yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Grumley, Meeks, Puryear and
Mayor Murphy (5) .
Commissioner Grumley offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that
the Board of Commissioners go into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing
recommendations for the promotion of three (3) persons to fill the positions of Assistant
Chief, Captain and Sergeant in the Paducah Police Department. Adopted on call of the Roll,
Yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Grumley, Meeks, Puryear and Mayor Murphy (5) .
After a 45 minutes executive session the Board reconvened in the Commission
Chamber whereupon Commissioner Grumley offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Cole-
man, that upon recommendation of the City Manager, I move that the following personnel
changes be made:
1. The retirement of William E. Atkinson, Assistant Chief of Police, be received
and accepted, effective December 31, 1978.
2. The retirement of Charles Young, Sergeant, be received and accepted, retro-
active to November 1, 1978.
Step #4, Grievance Hearing -
James Terry Skabo - Street Dept.
File notices of called meeting
CEMETERY LOTS:
,'Herbert L. Crumbaugh
Charlie S. Ingram
William Simms, Jr.
Executive Session
William E. Atkinson, assistant chief -
retirement
Charles Young, sergeant, retirement
Proceedings of
James Grief promoted to Assis
Chief of Police
Robert L. Patterson promoted to
Captain - Police Dept.
Leroy Humphrey to Sergeant
David Weatherford to Sergeant
Charels Evans - resignation
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Street Dept.
Barbara Agent, laborer, resig-
nation, Street Dept.
Employe Steve Shidal - basket-
ball supervisor - Parks
John Edwards promoted to
Superintendent
Carl Crafton promoted to
Foreman
Temporary Pump Operators
Harold R. Newton, maintenance
operator under Civil Service
Board of Commissioners
City of Paducah
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3. James Grief, Captain, be promoted to Assistant Chief of Police, effective
Jamuary 1, 1979, at a salary of $1,468.00 per month.
4. Robert L. Patterson, Sergeant, be promoted to Captain, effective January 1,
1979, at a salary of $1,241.00 per month.
5. The following .Patrolmen be promoted to Sergeant, effective January 1, 1978;
Leroy Humphrey, at a salary of $1,130.00 per month
David Weatherford, at a salary of $1,125.00 per month.
Adopted on call of the Roll, Yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Grumley, Meeks, Puryear and
Mayor Murphy (5) .
Commissioner Grumley offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that
upon recommendation of the City Manager, I move that the following personnel changes be
made in the Street Department:
1. The resignation of Charles Evans,, truck driver, be received and accepted,
retroactive to December 18, 1978.
2. The resignation of Barbara Agent, laborer, be received and accepted, retro-
active to December 18, 1978.
Adopted on call of the Roll, Yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Grumley, Meeks, Puryear and
Mayor Murphy (5) .
Commissioner Grumley offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that
upon recommendation of the City Manager, I move that the following personnel changes be
made in the Parks & Recreation Department:
1. Steve Shidal be employed as Basketball Supervisor, at a salary of $15.00
per session, retroactive to December 16, 1978.
Adopted on call of the Roll, Yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Grumley, Meeks, Puryear and
Mayor Murphy (5) .
Commissioner Meeks offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Puryear, that upon
recommendation of the City Manager, I move that the following personnel changes be made
in the Floodwall Department:
1. John Edwards be promoted from Maintenance Foreman to Superintendent, at
a salary of $1,240.00 per month, effective January 1, 1979.
2. Carl Crafton be .promoted from Maintenance Man A to Foreman, at a salary
of $1,073.00 per month, effective January 1, 1979.
3. The following be employed as Temporary Pump Operators, at a salary of
$2.56 per hour:
Alexander F. Winstead,, retroactive to December 10, 1978.
Ronald D. Barnhart, retroactive to December 10, 1978
Ira Riley, retroactive to December 11, 1978
Rex Bell, retroactive to December 12, 1978
Paul F. Scott, retroactive to December 11, 1978
Gayland L. Clark, retroactive to December 10, 1978
Jimmy S. Lofton, retroactive to December 10, 1978.
4. Harold R. Newton, Maintenance Operator, be placed under Civil Service,
effective January 4, 1979.
Adopted on call of the Roll, Yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Grumley, Meeks, Puryear and -
Mayor Murphy (5) .
Commissioner Puryear- offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Meeks, that
the following documents be received and filed:
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Proceedings of Board of Commissioners City of Paducah December 28, 1978
1. Amendment No. 1 of Grant Agreement for Project No. 6-21-0043-08
(Airport) .
2. Report of Electric Plant Board pertaining to its schedule of Rates
and Charges.
3. Agreement of Participation between the City of Paducah and
Kentucky Municipal League Unemployment Compensation Insurance
Trust.
4. Report of the Paducah Planning Commission respecting the rezoning
of property at 11th and Monroe Streets.
5. Bid of Allan Rhodes Ford and Honda for four 1979 automobiles for
use by the Paducah Police Department.
Adopted on call of the Roll, Yeas, Commissioners Coleman,, Grumley, , Meeks, Puryear and
Mayor Murphy (5) .
Commissioner Puryear offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Meeks, that
upon recommendation of the City Manager, I move that the following personnel change be
made in General Government:
1. The retirement of Gene G. Ruoff, Director of Public Services, be received
and accepted, effective December 31, 1978.
Adopted on call of the Roll, Yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Grumley, , Meeks, Puryear and
Mayor Murphy (5) .
Mayor Murphy offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that upon
recommendation of the City Manager, I move that the following personnel changes be made
in the Finance Department:
1. The following be employed as Temporary Clerks, at a salary of $368.00 per
month, effective January 3, 1979:
Pauline Slankard , Janet Metzger, Maggie Park
Adopted on call of the Roll, Yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Grumley, , Meeks, Puryear and
Mayor Murphy (5) .
Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Grumley, , as follows:
WHEREAS, Kentucky Revised Statutes permit the adoption of ordinances by
reference to a summary thereof;
I therefore move that an ordinance authorizing the City Manager and City Treasurer
to pay the sum of $2500.00 as settlement of all claims arising out of a lawsuit known as Civil
Action No. 13400, McCracken Circuit Court, Division No. IT, and as appended in full hereto
be introduced and adopted according to law; this being the second and final reading. Adopted
on call of the Roll, Yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Grumley, , Meeks, Puryear and Mayor
Murphy (5) .
Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Grumley, as follows:
WHEREAS, Kentucky Revised Statutes permit the adoption of ordinances by
reference to a summary thereof;
I therefore move that an ordinance accepting the bid of Allan Rhodes Ford and
Honda, in the net amount of $19,,456.00,, for sale to the City of three 1979 Ford automobiles
and One (1) 1979 Station Wagon, and as appended in full hereto be introduced and adopted
according to law. Adopted on call of the Roll, Yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Grumley, ,
Meeks, Puryear and Mayor Murphy (5) .
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Amendment No. 1 of Grant
Agreement - Airport
Electric Plant Board - rates etc
Agreement with Ky. . Municipal
League - Unemployment Ins.
`Planning Com. report - rezoning
f! of property at 11th & Monroe
Bid of Allan Rhodes - police autos
Gene E. Ruoff - retirement
/Temporary employees - Finance
Settle "awsuit with Roosevelt Nunn
Accept bid of Allan Rhodes -
police autos
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Accept bid of CFI Lawn &
Garden Equipment - mowers
for Parks Dept.
City guarantee - for Golf
Commission, payments for
unemployment Insurance to
ky. . Municipal League
Amend City Sticker License
20-53, 20-54 & 20-55
3,800.00 connecting to
sanitary sewers on Coleman
Road from Charter Oak Dr.
north - 1400 feet
Contract with Meidinger &
Associates - actuarial study
ofr Police I Firemen's Retire-
ment Fund
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Commissioner Grumley offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Meeks, as follows:
WHEREAS, Kentucky Revised Statutes permit the adoption of ordinances by
reference to a summary thereof;
I therefore move that an ordinance accepting the bid of CFI Lawn and Garden
Equipment for sale to the City of two 60" � Yazoo Mowers for use by the Parks & Recreation
Department, for the sum of $4,395.00, and as appended in full hereto be adopted according
to law; this being the second and final reading. Adopted. on call of the Roll, Yeas, Com-
missioners Grumley, Meeks, Puryear and Mayor Murphy (4) , Commissioner Coleman voted
"NAY" .
Commissioner Meeks offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Puryear, as follows:
WHEREAS, Kentucky Revised Statutes permit the adoption of ordinances by
reference to a summary thereof;
I therefore move that an ordinance authorizing the City of Paducah to guarantee,
as surety for the Paducah Golf Commission, all payments in lieu of contributions to the
Commonwealth of Kentucky for unemployment insurance, and as appended in full hereto be
introduced and adopted according to law. Adopted on call of the Roll, Yeas, Commissioners
Coleman, Grumley, Meeks, Puyrear and Mayor Murphy (5) .
Commissioner Meeks offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Puryear, as follows:
WHEREAS, Kentucky Revised Statutes permit the adoption of ordinances by
reference to a summary thereof;
I therefore move that an ordinance amending Sections 20-53, 20-54 and 20-55 of
Article III, Vehicle License, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Paducah, and as append-
ed in full hereto be introduced and adopted according to law. Adopted on call of the Roll,
Yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Grumley, Meeks, Puryear and Mayor Murphy (5) .
Commissioner Puryear offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Grumley, as follows:
WHEREAS,, Kentucky Revised Statutes permit the adoption of ordinances by
reference to a summary thereof;
I therefore move that an ordinance establishing the amount of $3,800.00 to be
charged for connecting to the city sanitary sewers constructed by the City on Coleman Road
from Charter Oak Drive North a distance of approximately 1,000 feet, providing for the
issuance of connection permits, and as appended in full hereto be introduced and adopted
according to law. Adopted on call of the Roll, Yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Grumley,
Meeks, Puryear and Mayor Murphy (5) .
Commissioner Puryear offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Meeks, as follows:
WHEREAS, Kentucky Revised Statutes permit the adoption of ordinances by
reference to a summary thereof;
I therefore move that an ordinance authorizing the City Manager to enter into a
contract with Meidinger & Associates, in an amount not to exceed $4,000.00, for professional
services in performing an actuarial study for the police and firemen's retirement fund, and
as appended in full hereto be introduced and adopted according to law. Adopted on call
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Proceedings of Board of Commissionpnq I City of Paducah December 28, 1978
of the Roll, Yeas, Commissioners, Coleman, Grumley, , Meeks, Puryear and Mayor Murphy (5) .
Mayor Murphy offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Puryear, as follows:
WHEREAS, Kentucky Revised Statutes permit the adoption of ordinances by
reference to a summary thereof;
I therefore move that an ordinance accepting the proposal of Whayne Supply
Company, in the amount of $3,694.96, for repairs to the #613 Scraper used on the landfill,
and as appended in full hereto be introduced and adopted according to law; this being the
second and final reading. Adopted on call of the Roll, Yeas,, Commissioners Coleman, Grumley, ,
Meeks, Puryear and Mayor Murphy (5) .
Mayor Murphy offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Grumley, , as follows:
WHEREAS, Kentucky Revised Statutes permit the adoption of ordinances by
reference to a summary thereof;
I therefore move that an ordinance amending subsection (c) of Section 10-56,
Sewage Disposal Department, of the Civil Service Ordinance, granting step increases to
operator trainees, and as appended in full hereto be introduced and adopted according
to law. Adopted on call of the Roll, Yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Grumley, , Meeks,
Puryear and Mayor Murphy (5) .
Upon motion the meeting adjourned.
APPROVED:
City Clerk
Accept proposal of Whayne Supply
,Accept
. - repairs to #613 Scraper
used on landfill
Amend Subsection (c) of See.
10-56 Sewage Disposal Dept.