HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/03/03JUNE 3, 2003
At a Called Meeting of the Board of Commissioners, held at the Information Age Park
Resource Center at 8:00 a.m., Tuesday, June 3, 2003, Mayor Paxton presided, and upon
call of the roll by the City Clerk the following answered to their names: Commissioners
Coleman, Guess, Smith and Mayor Paxton (4). Commissioner Montgomery was late (1).
Mayor Paxton welcomed Herschel Dungey, new Human Resources Director and Wayne
Sterling, new GPEDC Director to the meeting.
MOTIONS
R & F CALLED MEETING NOTICE
Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Guess, that the
Notice of Called Meeting ofBoard of Commissioners of the City Cit of Paducah for 8:00
a.m., Tuesday, June 3, 2003, be received and filed.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Guess, Smith and Mayor
Paxton (4).
R & F BIDS
Commissioner Guess offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that the
following bids be received and filed:
ENG. DEPT.
FOUR RIVERS SITE IMPROVEMENTS
1. H & G Construction
2. Wilkins Construction
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Guess, Smith and Mayor
Paxton (4).
ORDINANCES — INTRODUCTION
LEASE UNION PLANTER'S BUILDING TO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Commissioner Smith offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that the
Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A LEASE
AGREEMENT WITH PADUCAH AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOR REAL
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 401 KENTUCKY AVENUE." This ordinance is
summarized as follows: That the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute a
lease agreement with Paducah Area Chamber of Commerce for real property located at
401 Kentucky Avenue for offices to which promote economic development, tourism,
work force education & development and other related uses which are beneficial to the
economy and growth of the community.
AUTHORIZE DEED WITH UNION PLANTER'S BANK FOR 401 KENTUCKY
AVENUE
Commissioner Smith offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Guess, that the Board
of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING
THE TRANSFER OF REAL ESTATE LOCATED AT 401 KENTUCKY AVENUE
FROM UNION PLANTERS BANK, N.A. AND AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF
SAID REAL ESTATE TO THE CITY OF PADUCAH.: This ordinance is summarized
as follows: The City of Paducah hereby accepts the transfer of real estate located at 401
Kentucky Avenue and authorizes the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary
to accomplish the transfer.
ACCEPT BID FOR FOUR RIVERS CENTER PARKING & STREET
IMPROVEMENTS
Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Guess, that the
Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE
ACCEPTING THE BID OF H & G CONSTRUCTION INC. FOR FOUR RIVERS FOR
THE PERFORMING ARTS CENTER SITE IMPROVEMENTS, AND AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR SAME." That the City of Paducah
accepts the bid of H & G Construction, in the amount of $1,818,370.32 for site
improvements for the Four Rivers for the Performing Arts Center, and authorizing the
Mayor to execute a contract for same.
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WORKSHOP
• INTRODUCTION OF WAYNE STERLING NEW GPEDC DIRECTOR
Mayor Paxton opened the workshop and introduced the new GPEDC Director, Wayne
Sterling. He expressed the need of expertise in economic development that Mr. Sterling
will be bringing to GPEDC and the city.
Commissioner Montgomery arrived at this time.
• FY 2003-20004 BUDGET REVIEW
The City Manager and Mayor presented information to the Board about the proposed
budget. At the end of discussion with department heads, the Board agreed to pass the will
budget as proposed with contingency, go back and review budget in July, and make
necessary increases/decreases in revenues by July 31 which could include a payroll tax
increase.
Upon motion the meeting adjourned.
ADOPTED: June /O , 2003
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