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Home My WebLink About06/23/09JUNE 23, 2009 At a Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners, held on Tuesday, June 23, 2009, at 5:30 p.m., Mayor Paxton presided, and upon call of the roll by the City Clerk, the following answered to their names: Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Kaler, Watkins and Mayor Paxton (5). PRESENTATION PADUCAH RENAISSANCE ALLIANCE ANNUAL REVIEW AND PLAN FOR NEXT YEAR Paducah Renaissance Alliance Chairperson, Bruce Brockenborough, gave the annual ' report for PRA. A copy is in the minute file. SPOTLIGHT Pam Spencer, Public Information Officer, spotlight was the Paducah Police Department's Explosive Ordnance Unit "Paducah Bomb Squad". This Unit is 1 of 5 in the State of Kentucky and serves 13 counties in Western Kentucky. In 1982, the first person from the Paducah Police Department began to serve. Then in 1999, the Unit received certification and from 2002 to present has maintained its certification. Members are as follows: Sgt. William Gilbert, Sgt. Steve Smith, Paul Stevenson -Patrol Officer, Anthony Copeland - Patrol Officer, and Angels of Mercy employees -Jamey Locke, Shane Moore and Dr. Irvin Smith. The Paducah Police Department has a Memorandum of Understanding with Angels of Mercy that every time there is a call one of their three employees' listed responds to the call. The Bomb Unit receives two to three dozen calls a year. The Unit uses a robot to assist them in retrieving the supposed bomb and they wear a special suit that weighs about 80 pounds. MINUTES Commissioner Abraham offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Gault, that the reading of the Minutes for June 2nd and June 4th, 2009 Called Meetings, and June 9th, 2009 Regular Meeting 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 Abraham, Gault, Kaler, Watkins and Mayor Paxton (5). APPOINTMENTS PADUCAH-MCCRACKEN COUNTY SENIOR CITIZENS BOARD Mayor Paxton made the following reappointments and appointment: WHEREAS, subject to the approval of the Board of Commissioners, I hereby reappoint Elizabeth A. W. Clymer and Fannie Cole as members of the Paducah -McCracken County Senior Citizens Board. These terms will expire July 1, 2012; and WHEREAS, subject to the approval of the Board of Commissioners, I hereby appoint Randell Dawson as a member of the Paducah -McCracken County Senior Citizens Board to replace Bernie Hermann whose term has expired. This term will expire July 1, 2012. Commissioner Gault offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Abraham, that the Board of Commissioners approve the action of Mayor Paxton in reappointing Elizabeth A. W. Clymer and Fannie Cole, and appointing Randell Dawson as members of the Paducah -McCracken County Senior Citizens Board. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Kaler, Watkins and Mayor Paxton (5). MOTIONS R & F DOCUMENTS Commissioner Kaler offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Watkins, that the following documents be received and filed: DOCUMENTS 1. Certificates of Insurance: a) Gibson Piping Inc. b) Schmitt Concrete Inc. 2. Contracts/Agreements: JUNE 23, 2009 a) Kentucky League of Cities Insurance Services Safety Grant Award (2009- 5-7561) b) Housing Authority of Paducah Option to Purchase Real Estate (2009-5- 7552) C) Housing Authority of Paducah Letter of Agreement (2009-5-7553) d) Employment Agreement with Richard B. Murphy (2009-5-7563) e) Employment Agreement with Gregory E. Mueller (2009-5-7564) f) Employment Agreement with Jonathan W. Perkins (2009-5-7565) g) Humana Insurance Company and HumanaDental Amendment to Plan Management Agreement (2009-5-7557) BIDS PARKS SERVICES ROBERT CHERRY CIVIC CENTER EVENT SET-UP 1. Crowdus Maintenance and Cleaning Services Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Kaler, Watkins and Mayor Paxton (5). MUNICIPAL ORDERS PERSONNEL CHANGES Commissioner Watkins offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Kaler, 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 Abraham, Gault, Kaler, Watkins and Mayor Paxton (5). ADJUST CLASSIFICATION/PAY SCHEDULE TABLE Commissioner Abraham offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Gault, that a Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION/PAY SCHEDULE TABLE FOR THE EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY," be adopted. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Kaler, Watkins, and Mayor Paxton (5). M.O.1462; BK 7; PG AUTHORIZE SANITARY SEWER EASEMENTS WITH JSA FOR MASSAC CREEK SANITARY SEWER INTERCEPTOR Commissioner Gault offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Abraham, that a Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR'S EXECUTION OF EASEMENT AGREEMENTS BETWEEN PADUCAH-MCCRACKEN JOINT SEWER AGENCY AND THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY FOR EASEMENTS ACROSS SIX PARCELS OF PROPERTY FROM THE PERKINS CREEK LIFT STATION ON CAIRO ROAD TO PROPERTY SOUTH OF COUNTY PARK ROAD FOR THE MASSAC CREEK SANITARY SEWER INTERCEPTOR" be adopted. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Kaler, Watkins, and Mayor Paxton (5). M.O.1463; BK 7; PG ARTIST RELOCATION INCENTIVE PROGRAM Commissioner Kaler offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Watkins, that a Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER CREATING THE "ARTIST RELOCATION INCENTIVE PROGRAM" FOR NEW ARTISTS, CREATIVE BUSINESS'S, AND RESTAURANTS THAT LOCATE IN THE RENAISSANCE DISTRICT OF PADUCAH AND ESTABLISHING CRITERIA FOR SAME," be adopted. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Kaler, Watkins, and Mayor Paxton (5). M.O.1464; BK 7; PG JUNE 23, 2009 RESCIND 2009 SECTION 8 HOUSING UTILITY ALLOWANCES Commissioner Watkins offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Kaler, that a Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER RESCINDING MUNICIPAL ORDER NO. 1440 ADOPTED MARCH 24, 2009, ENTITLED, "ADOPTING A REVISION OF THE UTILITY ALLOWANCES FOR THE SECTION 8 HOUSING CHOICE VOUCHER PROGRAM AS REQUIRED BY THE HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 1974, AS REVISED," be adopted. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Kaler, Watkins, and Mayor Paxton (5). M.O.1465; BK 7; PG AMEND SECTION 8 ADMINISTRATIVE PLAN, SECTION 25 PAYMENT STANDARD Commissioner Abraham offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Gault, that a Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER AMENDING SECTION 25, "PAYMENT STANDARD" TO THE REVISED ADMINISTRATIVE PLAN FOR SECTION 8 EXISTING HOUSING ADOPTED BY MUNICIPAL ORDER NO. 1439," be adopted. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Kaler, Watkins, and Mayor Paxton (5). M.O.1466; BK 7; PG TRANSFER FUNDS FOR FOUNTAIN AVENUE BUY-BACK AGREEMENTS Commissioner Gault offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Abraham, that a Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE FINANCE DIRECTOR TO TRANSFER $230,539 FROM THE FOUNTAIN AVENUE ACQUISITION ACCOUNT AND $101,000 FROM THE FOUNTAIN AVENUE INCENTIVES ACCOUNT TO THE CITY OF PADUCAH'S OPERATING RESERVE AND AUTHORIZES THE FINANCE DIRECTOR TO TRANSFER SAID FUNDS TO THE CONSTRUCTION GUARANTEE ACCOUNT FOR ACQUISITION OF PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 412 FOUNTAIN AVENUE, ` 1615 MADISION STREET, AND 1640 HARRISON STREET," be adopted. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Kaler, Watkins, and Mayor Paxton (5). M.O.1467; BK 7; PG NEIGHBORHOOD STABILIZATION PROGRAM II GRANT Commissioner Kaler offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Watkins, that a Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A NEIGHBORHOOD STABILIZATION PROGRAM II GRANT APPLICATION IN ASSOCIATION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT ADMINISTERED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT SEEKING AN AMOUNT UP TO $2,000,000, FOR THE ACQUISITIONS, RENOVATION, AND REDEVELOPMENT OF FORECLOSED AND/OR ABANDONED PROPERTIES WITHIN THE CITY OF PADUCAH," be adopted. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Kaler, Watkins, and Mayor Paxton (5). M.O.1468; BK 7; PG ORDINANCE — EMERGENCY EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ACCOUNTABLITY GRANT PROGRAM APPLICATION Commissioner Watkins offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Kaler, that the Board of Commissioners introduce and adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE EXECUTION OF AN ON-LINE GRANT APPLICATION TO OBTAIN A 2009 EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ACCOUNTABILITY GRANT THROUGH THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ACT OF 2009, IN AN AMOUNT UP TO $43,984, TO BE USED BY THE PADUCAH POLICE DEPARTMENT AND MCCRACKEN COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT, AND FURTHER, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH MCCRACKEN COUNTY FOR JUNE 23, 2009 SAID GRANT." This ordinance is summarized as follows: That the City of Paducah hereby approves the execution of an on-line grant application to obtain a 2009 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Accountability Grant through the U.S. Department of Justice, in an amount up to $43, 984 to be used by the Paducah Police Department and McCracken County Sheriff's Department, and further, authorizes the Mayor to execute an Interlocal Agreement with McCracken County for said grant. The funds will be allocated 57% ($25,071) to the City Police Department and 43% ($18,913) to the McCracken County Sheriff's Department based on 911 -call volume. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Kaler, Watkins, and Mayor Paxton (5). ORD.#2009-6-7574; BK 32; PG ORDINANCES — ADOPTION APPROVE FY2010 BUDGET Commissioner Abraham offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Gault, that the Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY, ANNUAL BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 2009, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2010, BY ESTIMATING REVENUES AND RESOURCES AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE OPERATION OF CITY GOVERNMENT." This ordinance is summarized as follows: Adopting the City of Paducah annual budget for Fiscal Year July 1, 2009, through June 30, 2010, by estimating revenues and resources and appropriating funds for the operation of City Government. FUNDS APPROPRIATIONS GENERAL $ 28,617,450 SM GRANT 0 MAP 1,355,745 INVESTMENT 4,577,000 CDBG 0 HOME 0 HUD GRANTS 1,000 TELCOM 283,805 E911 1,533,945 COURT AWARDS 37,000 DEBT 2,122,980 CIF' 2,192,580 SOLID WASTE 4,344,000 CIVIC CENTER 80,320 RENTAL 138,100 RADIO DEPR 141,935 FLEET 611,005 FLEET TRUST 979,000 SELF-INSURANCE 1,057,500 HEALTH INS 3,450,000 MAINT TRUST 8,000 AEPF/PFPF/TRSTS 1,865,060 RENAISSANCE 303,000 $ 53,699,425 Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Kaler, Watkins, and Mayor Paxton (5). ORD.#2009-6-7575; BK 32; PG PROPERTY ACQUISTION FOR McCRACKEN COUNTY JAIL EXPANSION Commissioner Gault offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Abraham, that the Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 500 SOUTH 7TH STREET, 502 SOUTH 7TH STREET, 504 SOUTH 7TH STREET, 506 SOUTH 7TH STREET, 508 SOUTH 7TH STREET AND 618 ADAMS STREET BY THE CITY OF PADUCAH AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A SALE AND PURCHASE CONTRACT, DEED OF CONVEYANCE TO VEST FULL FEE SIMPLE TITLE IN THE CITY, AND ALL OTHER DOCUMENTS AS NECESSARY TO COMPLETE THE TRANSACTION FOR THE MCCRACKEN COUNTY JAIL EXPANSION JUNE 23, 2009 PROJECT." This ordinance is summarized as follows: The City of Paducah approves the acquisition of the real property located at 500 South 7th Street, 502 South 7th Street, 504 South 7th Street, 506 South 7' Street, 508 South 7' Street, and 618 Adams Street in the total amount of $50,000 from the Massie Estate, Shirley Massie. Further, the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute a sale and purchase contract, deed of conveyance to vest full fee simple title in the City, and all other documents as necessary to complete the transaction. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Kaler, Watkins, and Mayor Paxton (5). ORD.#2009-6-7576; BK 32; PG ORDINANCES — INTRODUCTION ACCEPT PROPOSED PREMIUMS FROM KLC FOR WORKERS' COMPENSATION, LIABILITY & PROPERTY INSURANCE COVERAGE Commissioner Kaler offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Watkins, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE PROPOSAL OF KENTUCKY LEAGUE OF CITIES FOR WORKERS' COMPENSATION, LIABILITY INSURANCE, AND PROPERTY INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR THE CITY OF PADUCAH, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR SAME." This ordinance is summarized as follows: The City accepts the proposal of Kentucky League of Cities in the total amount of $962,427 for Workers' Compensation, Liability Insurance, and Property Insurance Coverage for the City of Paducah for Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2010. APPROVE CIVIC CENTER EVENT SET UP CONTRACT Commissioner Watkins offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Kaler, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE BID OF CROWDUS MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING SERVICES FOR EVENT SET-UP SERVICES FOR THE ROBERT CHERRY CIVIC CENTER, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR SAME." This ordinance is summarized as follows: The City of Paducah accepts the bid of Crowdus Maintenance and Cleaning Services in an amount not to exceed $42,600 for event set-up services for the Robert Cherry Civic Center. The Mayor is hereby authorized to execute a two-year contract beginning July 15, 2009 and ending July 15, 2011 with the option to renew at the same price for three one-year terms. CITY MANAGER REPORT ❖ Calendar Items Upon motion the meeting adjourned. ADOPTED: July 14 , 2009 jw'�� s &-rck City Clerk