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Home My WebLink About09/24/04447 SEPTEMBER 28, 2004 At a Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners, held in the Commission Chambers at City Hall at 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, September 28, 2004, Mayor Pro Tem Montgomery, presided, and upon call of the roll by the City Clerk, the following answered to their names: Commissioners Coleman, Guess, Smith and Mayor Pro Tem Montgomery (4). Mayor Paxton was absent (1). ADDITIONS/DELETIONS The City Manager informed the Commission that item V (D), "Amend Noise Ordinance" on the agenda would be removed from tonight's agenda. PUBLIC HEARING FOR PROPERTY TAX LEVY Mayor Pro Tem Montgomery opened a public hearing for any public comments regarding the property tax levy. No public comments were made. Mayor Pro Tem Montgomery announced the public hearing was closed. PRESENTATION Principal Jimmy Johnson and Tina Hays, teacher, of Farley Elementary thanked Mrs. Earlie Fugate for volunteering time during school hours to the students. PROCLAMATION STAFFING EMPLOYEE WEEK Mayor Pro Tem Montgomery read a proclamation proclaiming September 27 — October 1, 2004, as "Staffing Employee Week". MINUTES Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Guess, that the reading of the Minutes for September 14, and September 27, 2004, be waived and that the Minutes of said meetings prepared by the City Clerk be approved as written. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Guess, Smith and Mayor Pro Tem Montgomery (4). RESOLUTION GREAT AMERICAN MAIN STREET AWARDS COMPETITION Mayor Pro Tem Montgomery offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Guess, that the Board of Commissioners adopt a resolution supporting the entry of Paducah Main Street into the Great American Main Street Awards competition. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Guess, Smith and Mayor Pro Tem Montgomery (4). MOTIONS R & F DOCUMENTS Commissioner Guess offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that the following documents and bids be received and filed: DOCUMENTS 1. Certificates of Insurance: (a) Smiley's Contractor (b) Infiniti Plastic Technologies, Inc. (c) Creative Concrete USA, Inc. d.b.a. Nick Craig f, 2. Surety Rider for Alton Schmitt d.b.a. Schmitt Concrete 3. Contracts/Agreements: (a) Track Construction, Maintenance & Operating Agreement between Paducah & Louisville Railway, Paducah -McCracken County Industrial Development Authority, City of Paducah, McCracken County and Infiniti Plastic Technologies, Inc. (b) Letter of Proposal with Economics Research Associates for the Downtown Paducah Market Analysis (2004-9-6865) (c) Performance Agreement between City of Paducah and Aluma-Kraft (2004-8-6860) (d) Tiger Corporation for purchase of one 20' Articulated Boom Mower (2004-8-6857) 448 SEPTEMBER 28, 2004 4. Transcript of Proceedings for the $5,000,000 City of Paducah, Kentucky, General Obligation Taxable Public Project Bonds, Series 2004 (2004-4-6787) 5. Paducah Human Rights Commission Annual Report July 1, 2003 -June 30, 2004 6. Paducah Police Department Annual Report 2003 7. Notice of Cancellation for September 21, 2004 Commission Meeting Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Guess, Smith and Mayor Pro Tem Montgomery (4). MUNICIPAL ORDERS CREATE POSITION IN FINANCE DEPARTMENT Commissioner Smith offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that a Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER AMENDING TABLE 2, CLASSIFICATIONS/ PAY SCHEDULE, FOR NON -CIVIL SERVICE, POLICE AND FIRE EMPLOYEES, FOR FINANCE DEPARTMENT" be adopted. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Guess, Smith and Mayor Pro Tem Montgomery (4). M.O. 1096; BK 5; PG PERSONNEL CHANGES Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Guess, 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 Coleman, Guess, Smith and Mayor Pro Tem Montgomery (4). AUTHORIZE AFFORDABLE HOUSING TRUST FUND FOR CHRISTMAS IN APRIL GRANT Commissioner Guess offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that a Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING THE APPLICATION FOR A GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $84,000.00, FROM THE KENTUCKY HOUSING CORPORATION FOR AN AFFORDABLE HOUSING TRUST FUND GRANT FOR THE CHRISTMAS IN APRIL PROGRAM," be adopted. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Guess, Smith and Mayor Pro Tem Montgomery (4). M.O.#1097; BK 5; PG ORDINANCES — ADOPTION SETTING TAX LEVIES: AD VALOREM PROPERTIES Commissioner Smith offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that the Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE FIXING THE LEVIES AND RATES OF TAXATION ON ALL PROPERTY IN THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY, SUBJECT TO TAXATION FOR MUNICIPAL PURPOSES AND FOR SCHOOL PURPOSES FOR THE PERIOD FROM JULY 1, 2004, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2005, WITH THE PURPOSES OF SAID TAXES HEREUNDER DEFINED". PURPOSE General Fund of the City Real Property Personal Property School Purposes Paducah Junior College Real Estate Personal Property RATE PER $100.00 $0.300 $0.390 $0.021 $0.021 The City of Paducah shall collect the following taxes for the Board of Education: Paducah Independent School District Real Property $0.618 449 SEPTEMBER 28, 2004 Personal Property Inventory $0.619 $0.619 Total Tax Rate per $100 - real property $0.939 Total Tax Rate per $100 - personal property $1.030 Total Tax Rate per $100 — inventory $0.619 Property taxes levied herein shall be due and payable in the following manner: In the case of tax bills which reflect an amount due of less than Two Hundred Dollars ($200.00), the payment shall be due on November 1, 2004, and shall be payable without penalty and interest until November 30, 2004. In the case of all other tax bills, payment shall be in accordance with the following provisions: ■ The first half payment shall be due on November 1, 2004, and shall be payable without penalty and interest until November 30, 2004. ■ The second half payment shall be due on February 1, 2005, and shall be payable without penalty and interest until February 28, 2005. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Guess, Smith and Mayor Pro Tem Montgomery (4). ORD.#2004-9-6871; BK 30; PG PAXTON PARK FUNDING Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Guess, that the Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH PAXTON PARK GOLF BOARD FOR SPECIFIC SERVICES AND AUTHORIZE THE FINANCE DIRECTOR TO TRANSFER FUNDS TO SAID BOARD." This ordinance is summarized as follows: The City of Paducah authorizes and directs the Mayor to execute a contract with Paxton Park Golf Board in the amount of $35,000 for specific services for the Paducah area and authorize the Finance Director to transfer said funds from Commission Contingency. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Guess, Smith and Mayor Pro Tem Montgomery (4). ORD.#2004-9-6872; BK 30; PG NOBLE PARK TENNIS COURT RESURFACING Commissioner Guess offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that the Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE BID OF TENNI-TRAC SPORTS SURFACES FOR THE RESURFACING OF THE NOBLE PARK TENNIS COURTS AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR SAME." This ordinance is summarized as follows: That the City of Paducah accepts the bid of Tenni-Trac Sports Surfaces in the amount of $22,000, for the resurfacing of the Noble Park tennis courts and authorize the Mayor to execute a contract for same. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Guess, Smith and Mayor Pro Tem Montgomery (4). ORD.#2004-9-6873; BK 30; PG AMEND ORDINANCE FOR VEHICLES DRAWN BY ANIMALS Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Guess, that the Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 122, VEHICLES FOR HIRE, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY." This ordinance is summarized as follows: The City,of Paducah hereby amends Chapter 122 to require routes of animal -drawn vehicles be approved by the Traffic Commission; that each carriage is to have a separate and unique identification number displayed on the rear of the vehicle, and to require that each operator obtain either a Downtown Horse Carriage Tour Permit or a Contract Operating Permit. The procedure for bidding on such permits as well as standards and requirements for carriage companies who win such bids is established. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Guess, Smith and Mayor Pro Tem Montgomery (4). ORD.#2004-9-6874; BK 30; PG 450 SEPTEMBER 28, 2004 ORDINANCES — INTRODUCTION APPROVE PURCHASE OF K-9 DOG FOR POLICE DEPARTMENT Commissioner Guess offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE FINANCE DIRECTOR TO PURCHASE A K-9 DOG FOR THE PADUCAH POLICE DEPARTMENT." This ordinance is summarized as follows: The City of Paducah hereby authorizes the Finance Director to pay to Vohne Liche Kennels the sum of $10,454.60 for the purchase of a K-9 dog and handler training for the Paducah Police Department. AMEND PLANNED OFFICE PARK REGULATIONS Commissioner Smith offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SEC. 126-117, PLANNED OFFICE PARK, POP, OF CHAPTER 126, ZONING, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY." This ordinance is summarized as follows: That Sec. 126-117, Planned Office Park, POP, of Chapter 126, Zoning, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Paducah, Kentucky, is amending the regulations to allow for a larger variety of principal permitted uses. AMEND FY2004-2005 BUDGET Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Guess, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 2004-6-6827, ENTITLED, "AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY, ANNUAL BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 2004, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2005, BY ESTIMATING REVENUES AND RESOURCES AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE OPERATION OF CITY GOVERNMENT." This ordinance is summarized as follows: Amend the annual budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2004, and ending June 30, 2005, by a supplemental appropriation in the amount of $30,500 to the Finance Department and increasing the General Fund revenues by the same amount. AUTHORIZE CONTRACT FOR OPERATION OF GOVERNMENTAL ACCESS CHANNEL Commissioner Guess offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT FOR OPERATION OF THE GOVERNMENT ACCESS CHANNEL 11 AND OTHER RELATED SERVICES." This ordinance is summarized as follows: That the Mayor is herebyauthorized and directed to execute a contract between the City of Paducah, Paducah Cable Authority, West Kentucky Community & Technical College and Paducah Junior College in an amount not to exceed $60,000.00 for operation of the Government Channel 11 and related services for the City. CITY MANAGER REPORT • Judge Orazine has issued a "No Burn Order" for McCracken County until we get 2" of rain. • Paducah Cable Authority is moving forward with franchise negotiations. Upon motion the meeting adjourned. ADOPTED: October /,1/ , 2004 City Clerk L4 - Mayor Pro Tem