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APRIL 15, 2003
At a Meeting of the Board of Commissioners, held in the Commission Chambers at City
Hall at 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 15, 2003, Mayor Paxton presided, and upon call of the
roll by the City Clerk, the following answered to their names: Commissioners Coleman,
Guess, Montgomery, and Mayor Paxton (4). Commissioner Smith was absent (1).
PROCLAMATION
CHILD ABUSE PROTECTION MONTH
The Mayor read a proclamation proclaiming April as Child Abuse Protection Month.
WORKSHOP
SECTION 8 VOUCHERS FOR PADUCAH HOUSING AUTHORITY PROJECT
Cal Ross, Director of Paducah. Housing Authority, was here upon request of the Board to
discuss the Section 8 application for 80 vouchers for the Paducah Housing Authority's
assisted -living project.
Mr. Ross asked that a letter be read into the record of the minutes. A copy of this letter is
in the Minute file.
After much discussion the Mayor made the following statement:
"At the previous meeting we adopted the motion, "that the Board approve the Amended
Five-year and Annual Plan as amended for Section 8 Existing Housing for fiscal year
2003, after deleting the item pertaining to the application for 80 vouchers." At this time
we want to re-insert the portion that was deleted at the last meeting, which pertained to
the application for 80 vouchers."
Mayor Paxton offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Guess, that the Board amend
the previously adopted motion at the meeting of April 8, 2003, "That the Board approve
the Amended Five-year and Annual Plan as amended for Section 8 Existing Housing for
fiscal year 2003 deleting the item pertaining to the application for 80 vouchers".
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Guess, Montgomery, and
Mayor Paxton (4).
Commissioner Guess offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, to insert the
item pertaining to the application for 40 vouchers in the Plan.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Guess, Montgomery, and
Mayor Paxton (4).
Mayor Paxton offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that the Board
approve the motion as amended.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Guess, Montgomery, and
Mayor Paxton (4).
Mr. Ross also requested that the City provide up to 40 existing Section 8 vouchers be
made available to support this program when and if that time comes probably sometime
in September. Project base those vouchers through competition very narrowly defined
for the Paducah Housing Authority assisted -living project.
Commissioner Montgomery offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Guess, that the
City of Paducah will provide up to 40 existing Section 8 vouchers for the Paducah
(Housing Authority assisted living project.
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Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Guess, Montgomery, and
Mayor Paxton (4).
HEALTH INSURANCE BRIEFING, RECOMMENDED PLAN CHANGES AND
PREMIUMS FOR COMING YEAR - G. Carlton
Mr. Carlton, Representative from Peel & Holland, presented information for the Board to
consider regarding insurance premiums for 1St six months of next fiscal year and for
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calendar year 2004. City's insurance plan will begin to run on calendar year in January
2004. More information will be provided as time gets closer for changes.
WELLNESS PROGRAM REPORT AND PLANS FOR COMING YEAR
Carol Donnelly, from KC Wellness, reviewed Wellness Program results for its second
year. Results are preliminary since year ended March 31, 2003, and all information is not
in. Program participation has increased and Ms. Donnelly feels the program is becoming
more successful.
CITY MANAGER REPORT
Went over calendar items for the Board.
Requested an Executive Session for personnel and labor negotiation items.
COMMISSIONER CONCERNS
Comm. Montgomery had the following concerns:
1) Garage sales signs posted on telephone poles.
2) Wishes more of the public would light up their dogwood trees and pick
trash/clutter in yards.
The Board went into closed session at this time.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Commissioner Guess offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that the
Board go into closed session for discussion of matters pertaining to the following topics:
1) Collective bargaining with public employees, as permitted by KRS 61.810(1)(e).
2) Issues which might lead to the appointment, dismissal, or disciplining of -an
employee, as permitted by KRS 61.810(1)(f).
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Guess, Montgomery, and
Mayor Paxton (4). I'D
Board came back into open session.
PERSONNEL CHANGES
ASST. FIRE CHIEF
Commissioner Montgomery offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that
upon the recommendation of the City Manager, the Board of Commissioners of the City
of Paducah orders that the personnel changes on the attached list be approved.
(SEE MUNICIPAL ORDER BOOK)
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Guess, Montgomery, and
Mayor Paxton (4).
Upon motion the meeting adjourned.
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