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MAY 6, 2014
At a Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners, held on Tuesday, May 6, 2014, at 5:30
p.m., in the Commission Chambers of City Hall located at 300 South 5th Street, Mayor Kaler
presided, and upon call of the roll by the City Clerk, the following answered to their names:
Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Rhodes, Wilson and Mayor Kaler (5).
INVOCATION
Pastor Gregory Waldrop of Fountain Avenue United Methodist Church gave the invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Palmer Stroup, Sophomore at Paducah Tilghman High School, led the Pledge of Allegiance.
PROCLAMATION
Mayor Kaler read a proclamation proclaiming May 11, 2014, as the "100th Anniversary of
Mother's Day."
APPOINTMENTS
PADUCAH HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION
Mayor Kaler made the following appointment: "WHEREAS, subject to the approval of the
Board of Commissioners, I hereby appoint Leslie Page to replace Bob Bloomingburg, who has
resigned as a member of the Paducah Human Rights Commission. This term will expire July 24,
2014."
Commissioner Abraham offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Gault, that the Board of
Commissioners approve the recommendation of Mayor Kaler in appointing Leslie Page as a
member of the Paducah Human Rights Commission.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Rhodes, Wilson and Mayor
Kaler (5).
FOREST HILLS VILLAGE BOARD
Mayor Kaler made the following appointments and reappointments: "WHEREAS, subject to the
approval of the Board of Commissioners, I hereby appoint Paul King to the Forest Hills Village,
Inc.; and
WHEREAS, subject to the approval of the Board of Commissioners, I hereby appoint
Shirley Walker to the Forest Hills Village, Inc. to replace George Sullivan, who has resigned;
and
WHEREAS, subject to the approval of the Board of Commissioners, I hereby reappoint
James Tidwell, Bruce Brockenborough, and Bill Holsapple to the Forest Hills Village, Inc.,
Board."
Commissioner Gault offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Abraham, that the Board of
Commissioners approve the action of Mayor Kaler in appointing Paul King and Shirley Walker
and reappointing James Tidwell, Bruce Brockenborough, and Bill Holsapple to the Forest Hills
Village, Inc.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Rhodes, Wilson and Mayor
Kaler (5).
COMMISSIONERS OF WATER WORKS
Mayor Kaler made the following appointment: "WHEREAS, in accordance with Section 114-
293 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Paducah, I move that the Board of Commissioners
appoint William E. Shannon to the Commissioners of Water Works to replace Lennis B.
Thompson, who has resigned. This term will expire January 6, 2016."
Commissioner Rhodes offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Wilson that the Board of
Commissioners approve the action of Mayor Kaler in appointing William E. Shannon as a
member of the Commissioners of Water Works.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Rhodes, Wilson and Mayor
Kaler (5).
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BOARD OF CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSIONERS
Mayor Kaler made the following appointments: "WHEREAS, subject to the approval of the
Board of Commissioners, I hereby appoint David M. Sorrells as a member of the Board of Civil
Service Commission to replace Katie Zaninovich, who has resigned. This term shall expire May
6,2017; AND
WHEREAS, subject to the approval of the Board of Commissioners, I hereby
appoint Stefanie Horton as a member of the Board of Civil Service Commission to replace the
late Peyton B. Cromwell, whose term has expired. This term shall expire May 6, 2017."
Commissioner Wilson offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Rhodes that the Board of
Commissioners approve the recommendation of Mayor Kaler in appointing David Sorrells and
Stefanie Horton as members of the Board of Civil Service Commission.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Rhodes, Wilson and Mayor
Kaler (5).
ORDINANCES — ADOPTION
PURCHASE TWO DUMP TRUCKS FOR THE EPW-STREET DIVISION
Commissioner Abraham offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Gault, that the Board of
Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE BID FOR
SALE TO THE CITY OF TWO DIESEL DUMP TRUCKS TO BE USED BY THE
ENGINEERING -PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT STREET DIVISION, AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR SAME." This ordinance
is summarized as follows: The City of Paducah accepts the bid of TAG Truck Center, LLC, in
the amount of $183,732.00, for sale to the City of two diesel dump trucks, for use by the Street
Division of the Engineering -Public Works Department, and authorizes the Mayor to execute a
contract for same.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Rhodes, Wilson and Mayor
Kaler (5). ORD. 2014-5-8135; BK 33
ORDINANCE — INTRODUCTION
FOUNTAIN AVENUE CONSTRUCTION LOAN EXTENSION
Commissioner Gault offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Abraham, that the Board of
Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A REVOLVING
LINE OF CREDIT FROM BANTERRA BANK. IN THE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO
EXCEED $350,000; AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE REVOLVING LINE
OF CREDIT AGREEMENT AND OTHER LOAN DOCUMENTS RELATING THERETO,
AND AUTHORIZING A DESIGNATED AGENT TO DRAW FUNDS FROM THE
REVOLVING LINE OF CREDIT, ALL OF WHICH IS NECESSARY TO FINANCE A
PORTION OF THE CITY'S PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION COST IN THE "FOUNTAIN
AVENUE AND LOWER TOWN NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION PROJECT"". This
ordinance is summarized as follows: By this Ordinance the City of Paducah, Kentucky,
authorizes and approves a Revolving Line of Credit from Banterra Bank in the principal amount
not to exceed $350,000 for a term of six (6) months, with interest thereon at the fixed rate of
2.95% per annum, subject to commercially reasonable terms and conditions. The funds drawn
from the Revolving Line of Credit shall be utilized to finance a portion of the City's construction
costs incurred in the furtherance of its commitments to complete construction of two (2) new
structures located at 1403 Monroe Street and 717 Harrison within the Fountain Avenue and
Lower Town Neighborhood. Further the City authorizes and directs the Finance Director of the
City of Paducah, Kentucky to request and effectuate draws upon the Revolving Line of Credit as
deemed necessary by the City Planning Department to satisfy construction costs incurred by the
City in the furtherance of its commitments.
CITY MANAGER REPORT
Acting City Manager Jon Perkins reminded the public and Commissioners that Paducah -McCracken
County Joint Sewer Agency has begun working on the combined sewer project within Wallace Park.
MAYOR & COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
Commissioner Abraham attended the Kentucky Black Caucus Local Elected Officials Spring Summit in
Bardstown, Kentucky April 25 through April 26.
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PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were none given.
Upon motion the meeting adjourned.
ADOPTED: May 13, 2014
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