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SEPTEMBER 6, 2005
At a Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners, held in the Commission Chambers of City Hall at
5:00 p.m., Tuesday, September 6, 2005, Mayor Paxton presided, and upon call of the roll by the City
Clerk, the following answered to their names: Commissioners Guess, Sirk, Smith and Mayor Paxton (4).
Commissioner Coleman was absent (1).
WORKSHOP
*SMOKING TASK FORCE REPORT
Danny Murphy, Chairman of the Smoking Task Force, reported the recommendation of the
Force. The recommendation is as follows:
... recommends that the Paducah City Commission consider an initiative for recognizing
establishments, including restaurants, bars, hotels/motels, retail and professional businesses, that
voluntarily meet the criteria set for being recognized as a smoke-free facility, ....
TAX AMNESTY PROGRESS REPORT
Jon Perkins, Finance Director, reported that there hasn't been a lot of response at this time. Mr.
Perkins does anticipate the City will have a lot more response, as the amnesty deadline gets
closer. Brochures have been distributed; seven billboards have the tax "logo" on them
throughout the city; advertisements placed on radio. This is an attempt to get people to pay back
taxes for business license. Signs have also been displayed on PATS buses and City garbage
trucks. The deadline for the amnesty is October 31 at 4:30 p.m.
LITTER CONTROL PROGRAM
Earnie Via, Public Works Director, informed the Commission that a representative from the City
and County have discussed issues that the City and County both face. A representative from
City and County will be traveling to Frankfort to discuss solid waste issues.
*SOLID WASTE FUND ISSUES REPORT
Mr. Via, did a powerpoint presentation regarding operations of the Solid Waste Division.
*CIVIC CENTER RATES COMPARED TO LIKE FACILITIES IN COMMUNITY
Parks Services Director, Mark Thompson and Summer Intern, Allen Treece presented
information comparing Cherry Civic Center rental rates to like facilities in the area.
SKATE PARK FUNDING UPDATE
Mr. Thompson reported the Skate Park Committee has matched the anonymous donor and raised
over $50,000. Groundbreaking for the skate park will be held before the end of the year. At this
time the City is waiting for funds from the State. Funds received are $75,000 from State,
$75,000 from the City and $100,000 in donations. Hopefully this project will be finished by
April or May of 2006.
*Information distributed for the above items is contained in the minute file.
MUNICIPAL ORDERS
PERSONNEL CHANGES
Commissioner Guess offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith, that upon the
recommendation of the City Manager, the Board of Commissioners of the City of Paducah order that the
personnel changes on the following list be approved.
(SEE MUNICIPAL ORDER BOOK)
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas Commissioners Sirk, Smith and Mayor Paxton (3). Nays, Commissioner
Guess (1).
ORDINANCE — INTRODUCTION /
APPROVE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
Commissioner Sirk offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith, that the Board of Commissioners
introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY,
APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING AMONG THE CITY OF PADUCAH,
KENTUCKY, THE COUNTY OF MCCRACKEN, KENTUCKY, THE GREATER PADUCAH
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL AND MARQUETTE TRANSPORTATION, INC.,
WITH RESPECT TO A PUBLIC PROJECT AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF
VARIOUS DOCUMENTS RELATED TO SUCH MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING."
This ordinance is summarized as follows: This Ordinance authorizes the City of Paducah, Kentucky
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to approve a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Paducah, Kentucky, the County of
McCracken, Kentucky, the Greater Paducah Economic Development Council and Marquette
Transportation, Inc. The Ordinance approves the form of the Memorandum Of Understanding
presented to the Board of Commissioners of the City, with such changes therein as shall not be
adverse to the City and may be approved by the Mayor and City Clerk.
CITY MANAGER REPORT
• Mercy Ambulance will be taking some employees as volunteers to New Orleans,
Louisiana to help with the Katrina Hurricane Disaster. Three firefighters will be going
with them.
• Police Chief will be sending four officers to assist with the Hurricane Katrina Disaster
situation.
• Danny Fugate, Section 8 Administrator, will be amending the City's Section 8
Administrative Plan to include criteria to accept victims of the Katrina Hurricane. The
City will be receiving transfers from Mississippi, Alabama and Louisiana.
• Calendar Items
• Request Executive Session for economic development update.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Commissioner Smith offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Sirk, that the Board go into
closed session for discussion of matters pertaining to the following topics:
A specific proposal by a business entity where public discussion of the subject matter would
jeopardize the location, retention, expansion or upgrading of a business entity, as permitted by
KRS 61.810(1)(k).
Adopted on the call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Guess, Sirk, Smith, Mayor Paxton (4).
Upon motion the meeting adj ourned.
ADOPTED: September 13 , 2005
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