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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/07/02MAY 7, 2002 At a Meeting of the Board of Commissioners, held in the Commission Chambers at City Hall at 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 7, 2002, Mayor Paxton presided, and upon call of the roll by the Assistant City Clerk, the following answered to their names: Commissioners Abraham, Montgomery, Smith and Mayor Paxton (4). Commissioner Coleman was absent (1). PRESENTATION Environmental Quality Commission Award for Earth Day (April 23) Activities from Gov. Patton - Sarah Phillips from Public Works presented this award to the City 4� �1 Mrs. Phillips also presented the trophy the City won at the City/County Golf Match on May 4, 2002 PROCLAMATION Mayor Paxton read the National Preservation Week Proclamation for May 12-18, 2002. This was presented to Anne Gryczon, Director of Main Street, later in the meeting. RECOGNITION Representatives and Children from Oscar Cross Boys & Girls Keystone Club were recognized for the National Award they received. MINUTES Commissioner Abraham offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith, that the reading of the Minutes for April 6, 9, 19, 24 and 30, 2002, be waived and that the Minutes of said meeting(s) prepared by the City Clerk be approved as written. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Montgomery, Smith and Mayor Paxton (4). MOTIONS R & F DOCUMENTS Commissioner Montgomery offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith that the following documents be received and filed: 1. Certificates of Insurance: a) John Berry Construction, Inc. b) D.E. B. Concrete Inc. c) Galloway Plumbing Inc. d) Kevin Rose Construction Inc. e) MidAmerica Hotels Corp f) Wilkins Construction 2. Right of Way Bond(s) a) Jon Berry Construction b) Drury Southwest, Inc. 3. Agreements: a) Between the City and McCracken County Soccer Assoc. for $10,000 funded through McCracken County Fiscal Court b) Hook -A -Kid -On -Golf Matching Grant in the amount of $1,000 �. ll y' 4. Paducah Water Works Financial Highlights for March 31, 2002 Positive Change Position Petition from Paducah/McCracken County Branch NAACP 6. Notices of Cancellation for April 16 & April 23, 2002 Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Montgomery, Smith and Mayor Paxton (4). 52 53 MAY 7, 2002 53 MUNICIPAL ORDERS PERSONNEL CHANGES: Commissioner Smith offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Abraham, 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 Abraham, Montgomery, Smith and Mayor Paxton (4). ADOPT A MINORITY RECRUITMENT PROGRAM Commissioner Abraham offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith, that a Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER ADOPTING A MINORITY RECRUITMENT PROGRAM FOR THE CITY OF PADUCAH," be adopted. After much discussion by the Board, Commissioner Abraham offered motion, seconded v by Commissioner Smith, that the Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER ADOPTING A MINORITY RECRUITMENT PROGRAM FOR THE CITY OF PADUCAH," be tabled until June 18, 2002. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Montgomery, Smith and Mayor Paxton (4). ORDINANCE - EMERGENCY AMEND CH. 126, ZONING, SEC. 126-3 & 126-64(b) Commissioner Montgomery offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith, that the Board of Commissioners introduce and adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 126-3, DEFINITIONS, AND 126-64(b), LOTS, OF CHAPTER 126, ZONING OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY". This ordinance is summarized as follows: In Chapter 126, Zoning, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Paducah, Kentucky amend Section 126- 'N 3, Definitions, for the definition of Building, delete the sentence, "The word `building' includes the word `structure'. Create new definition for structure, "Means anything constructed or made, the use of which requires permanent location in or on the ground or attachment to something having a permanent location in or on the ground including buildings and signs." In Section 126-64(b), Lots, Multiple Principal Structures on a Lot, change the words building to the word structure. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Montgomery, Smith and Mayor Paxton (4). ORD. NO. 2002-5-6501; BK 29; PG ars ORDINANCE - ADOPTIONS EDWIN J. PAXTON PARK GOLF COURSE Commissioner Smith offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Abraham, that the Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE PROPOSAL OF WILLIAMS, WILLIAMS, AND LENTZ, LLP FOR FINANCIAL AUDIT FOR EDWIN J. PAXTON PARK GOLF COURSE FOR CALENDAR YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2001, AND COMPLIANCE REVIEW OF ALL CONTRACTS IN EFFECT FOR 2001, FOR A TOTAL SUM NOT TO EXCEED \ $2,000.00, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS Y RELATING TO SAME". This ordinance is summarized as follows: That the City of Paducah accepts the proposal of Williams, Williams, and Lentz, LLP for financial audit for Edwin J. Paxton Park Golf Course for calendar year ending in December 31, 2001, for a total sum not to exceed $2,000.00, and authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents relating to same. 01 Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Montgomery, Smith and Mayor Paxton (4). ORD. NO. 2002-5-6502; BK 29; PG a 70 REIMBURSEMENT OF ESCROW FUNDS TO WAREHOUSE, INC. Commissioner Abraham offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith, that the Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, that the Board of Commissioners V adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE FINANCE DIRECTOR TO REIMBURSE WAREHOUSE, INC., $19,956.49". This ordinance is summarized as follows: The City Finance Director is hereby authorized to pay MAY 7, 2002 Warehouse, Inc., the sum of $19,956.49. This amount represents a portion of the sum of $63,300.00 which was paid by Warehouse, Inc., to the City for the acquisition of the East Mall Road right-of-way. This was delayed for vote until after the Board went into Executive Session. JAWS OF LIFE RESCUE EQUIPMENT Commissioner Montgomery offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith, that the Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE BID OF TUPELO FIRE EQUIPMENT FOR SALE TO THE CITY OF JAWS OF LIFE RESCUE EQUIPMENT FOR USE IN THE FIRE DEPARTMENT, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR SAME". This ordinance is summarized as follows: The City of Paducah accepts the bid of Tupelo Fire Equipment in the amount of $26, 706.00 for Jaws of Life rescue equipment for use in the Fire Department. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Montgomery, Smith and Mayor Paxton (4). ORD. NO. 2002-5-6503; BK 29; PG R 71 ORDINANCES RELATING TO BUSINESS LICENSE FOR PARADES AND GENERAL ASSEMBLIES Commissioner Smith offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Abraham, that the Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO A BUSINESS LICENSE FOR PARADES AND GENERAL ASSEMBLIES". This ordinance is summarized as follows: "SECTION 1. A new subsection shall be added under the term `gross receipts' under Section 106-61 to include the following: "(8) The term `gross receipts' shall not include the gross receipts from sales made by a participant in an event relating to a parade or general assembly for which a permit was issued". SECTION 2. A NEW SECTION. A new section shall be added under Section 106, Division H, Tax Schedules, of the Paducah Code of Ordinances as follows: "Parades and General Assemblies: Any person organizing or sponsoring a parade or general assembly under a permit issued from the City Hall shall pay a license fee of Three Hundred Dollars ($300.00) for each permitted event during any calendar year, provided, however, that in the event the parade or general assembly and activities thereunder do not constitute a business under Section 106-61, or in the event all activities thereunder are conducted by persons who have current appropriate business licenses issued by the City, no license fee shall be required. If such person secures a business license under this Section, it will not be necessary for any person participating in any activity in the permitted area of the event to secure a separate business license for such activity unless otherwise provided by ordinance." Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Montgomery, Smith and Mayor Paxton (4). ORD. NO. 2002-5-6504; BK 29; PG - R� At this time Mrs. Cornelia Reece of KIDS Company I (Paducah Independent Scool System) brought two of the Morgan Elementary 5th Graders to thank the Mayor, Commissioners and the City for Participation in the Job Shadowing Project. They were here at City Hall on May 2, 2002, for this project. The Mayor also presented the Proclamation for National Preservation Week to Anne Gryczon, Director of Main Street. Ms. Gryczon gave the agenda for that week for events. 71 Li ORDINANCES - INTRODUCTION LEASE AGREEMENT WITH KENTUCKY OAKS MALL Commissioner Abraham offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith, that the that the Board of Commissioner$ introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A LEASE WITH KENTUCKY OAKS MALL COMPANY". This ordinance is summarized as follows: The Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute a lease with Kentucky Oaks Mall Company for the use of Unit 506 for the Paducah police Department to open a community resource center. This is in an effort to expand community -policing initiatives in the area of Kentucky Oaks Mall. This contract shall expire April 30, 2003. M t/ 54 i 55 55 MAY 7, 2002 EXECUTE CONTRACT FOR INSTALLATION OF TRAFFIC SIGNALS Commissioner Montgomery offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Abraham, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH MEEKS ELECTRIC FOR THE INSTALLATION OF TRAFFIC SIGNALS." This ordinance is summarized as follows: Authorizing and directing the Mayor to execute a contract with Meeks Electric for the installation of traffic signals at the intersection of 9th and Jefferson Streets in the amount of $15,485.00, in compliance with Kentucky State Purchasing Contract. SUB -LEASE AGREEMENT WITH McCRACKEN COUNTY FARM BUREAU Commissioner Smith offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Abraham, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A SUBLEASE AGREEMENT WITH V McCRACKEN COUNTY FARM BUREAU." This ordinance is summarized as follows: Authorize the Mayor to execute a Sublease Agreement between McCracken County Farm Bureau, Inc., and the City of Paducah for sublease of real property located between 2nd and the floodwall and between Monroe and Madison Streets in Downtown Paducah, also known as the "Downtown Farmer's Market" area. STREET & ALLEY CLOSING FOR CITY OF PADUCAH AND CROUNSE CORP Commissioner Abraham offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE N PROVIDING FOR THE CLOSING OF A PORTION OF WASHINGTON STREET AND A PORTION OF MAIDEN ALLEY". This ordinance is summarized as follows: Closing a portion of Washington Street from Water Street to 2" d Street and a portion of Maiden Alley from Kentucky Avenue to Clark Street, and authorizing, empowering and directing the Mayor to execute a quitclaim deed from the City to the property owner in or abutting the public way to be closed. AGREEMENT WITH KENTUCKY TRANSPORTATION CABINET FOR TURNING LANE IMPROVEMENTS FROM US 60 TO JAMES SANDERS BLVD Commissioner Montgomery offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith that the Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY, TRANSPORTATION CABINET, y DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS AND THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY, FOR TURNING LANE IMPROVEMENTS FROM U.S. 60 TO JAMES -SANDERS BOULEVARD." This ordinance is summarized as follows: The Mayor is hereby authorized to execute a contract between the Commonwealth of Kentucky, Department of Highways, and the City of Paducah, Kentucky, for turning lane improvements from U.S. 60 to James -Sanders Boulevard. The Department will reimburse the City up to $31,065 for completion of this project. 2002 RECREATIONAL TRAILS GRANT REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM AWARD AND MEMO OF AGREEMENT Commissioner Smith offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Abraham, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A GRANT AGREEMENT AND ALL DOCUMENTS RELATING THERETO WITH THE KENTUCKY DEPARTMENT FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT FOR A 2002 RECREATIONAL TRAILS REIMBURSEMENT GRANT." This ordinance is summarized as follows: Authorizing and directing the Mayor to execute a Memorandum of Agreement with the Department for Local Government for a 2002 Recreational Trails Matching Reimbursement Grant in the amount of $50,000.00 to be used to acquire property and actual construction for the Greenway Trails Project. KENTUCKY BODY ARMOR GRANT REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM Commissioner Abraham ofte ed motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT AND ALL DOCUMENTS RELATING MAY 7, 2002 THERETO WITH THE KENTUCKY DEPARTMENT FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT FOR A STATE OF KENTUCKY BODY ARMOR GRANT REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM." This ordinance is summarized as follows: The Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute a Memorandum of Agreement and all documents relating thereto with the Department for Local Government for a Sate of Kentucky Body Armor Grant Reimbursement Program which will provide $388 for each personal body armor vest purchased for police officers. CONTRACT FOR SERVICES WITH MAIN STREET Commissioner Montgomery offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH PADUCAH MAIN STREET FOR SPECIFIC SERVICES." This ordinance is v summarized as follows: Authorizing and directing the Mayor to execute a contract with Paducah Main Street in the amount of $17,500.00 for specific services. This contract shall expire June 30, 2002. ANNEXATION ON CHARTER OAK DRIVE Commissioner Smith offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Abraham, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE EXTENDING THE BOUNDARY OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY, BY FINALIZING THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN PROPERTY LYING ADJACENT t� TO THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH, AND DEFINING ACCURATELY THE BOUNDARY OF SAID PROPERTY TO BE INCLUDED WITHIN THE SAID CORPORATE LIMITS." This ordinance is summarized as follows: Finalizing the annexation of a tract of property adjacent to the present city limits, located on Charter Oak Drive, containing 21,782 square feet, or 0.500 acres more or less. CITY MANAGER REPORT rd�l l Commission Advance Summar Distribute Recommended Budget EXECUTIVE SESSION Commissioner Abraham offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith, that the Board go into closed session for discussion of matters pertaining to the following topic(s): Proposed or pending litigation, as permitted by KRS 61.810(1)(c). Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Montgomery, Smith and Mayor Paxton (4). The Board came back into open session and the Mayor called for the vote for the ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE BID OF TUPELO FIRE EQUIPMENT FOR SALE TO THE CITY OF JAWS OF LIFE RESCUE EQUIPMENT FOR USE IN THE FIRE DEPARTMENT, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR SAME". This ordinance is summarized as follows: The City of Paducah accepts the bid of Tupelo Fire Equipment in the amount of $26, 706.00 for Jaws of Life rescue equipment for use in the Fire Department. (This ordinance was brought to the floor earlier in the meeting but the Board did not vote until now because of going into Executive Session.) Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Montgomery, Smith and Mayor Paxton (4). ORD. NO. 2002-5-6505; BK 29; PG Upon motion the meeting adjourned. ADOPTED: ,4902- Mal qlao -a Latn=mA &,e3k Assistant City Clerk 56