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Home My WebLink About01/23/01316 JANUARY 23, 2001 At a Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners, held in the Commission Chambers at City Hall at 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 23, 2001, Mayor Paxton presided, and upon call of the roll by the City Clerk, the following answered to their names: Commissioners Abraham, Coleman, Montgomery, and Mayor Paxton (4). Commissioner Smith was absent (1). MINUTES 1 Commissioner Abraham offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that the 1 reading of the minutes for January 9, 16, 19 and 20, 2001, 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, Coleman, Montgomery and Mayor Paxton (4). APPOINTMENTS PADUCAH CABLE COMMUNICATIONS AUTHORITY Mayor Paxton made the following appointment: "WHEREAS, subject to the approval of the Board of Commissioners, I hereby appoint Gerry Montgomery to the Paducah Cable Communications Authority to replace William F. Paxton, whose term has expired. This term will expire December 31, 2002." Commissioner Abraham offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that the ✓ Board of Commissioners approve the action of Mayor Paxton in appointing Gerry Montgomery to the Paducah Cable Communications Authority. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Coleman, Montgomery and Mayor Paxton (4). PADUCAH-McCRACKEN COUNTY EMERGENCY COMMUNICATION SERVICE BOARD Mayor Paxton made the following appointment: "WHEREAS, subject to the approval of the Board of Commissioners, I hereby appoint Richard Abraham as a member of the Paducah -McCracken County Emergency Communication Service Board to replace Robert Coleman, who term has expired. This term will expire January 12, 2002". Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Montgomery, that the Board of Commissioners approve the action of Mayor Paxton in appointing Richard Abraham as a member of the Paducah -McCracken County Emergency Communication Service Board. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Coleman, Montgomery and Mayor Paxton (4). BROOKS STADIUM COMMISSION Mayor Paxton made the following appointment: "WHEREAS, subject to the approval of the Board of Commissioners, I hereby reappoint Don Dixon to the Brooks Stadium Commission, which term will expire January 28, 2005". Commissioner Montgomery offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that V/ the Board of Commissioners approve the action of Mayor Paxton in reappointing Don Dixon to the Brooks Stadium Commission. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Coleman, Montgomery and Mayor Paxton (4). CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION Mayor Paxton made the following appointment: "WHEREAS, subject to the approval of the Board of Commissioners, I hereby reappoint Peyton B. Cromwell as a member of the Civil Service Commission, which term will expire December 9, 2003. Commissioner Montgomery offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that the Board of Commissioners approve the action of Mayor Paxton in reappointing Peyton B. Cromwell as a member of the Civil Service Commission. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Coleman, Montgomery and Mayor Paxton (4). 317 JANUARY 23, 2001 ELECTRIC PLANT BOARD Mayor Paxton made the following appointment: "WHEREAS, subject to the approval of the Board of Commissioners, I hereby reappoint Robert Coleman as a member of the Electric Plant Board, which term will expire December 31, 2002." Commissioner Abraham offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Montgomery, that the Board of Commissioners approve the action of Mayor Paxton in reappointing Robert Coleman as a member of the Electric Plant Board. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Coleman, Montgomery and Mayor Paxton (4). COMMISSIONERS OF WATER WORKS Mayor Paxton made the following appointments: "WHEREAS, in accordance with Section 114-293 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Paducah, and subject to the approval of the Board of Commissioners, I hereby make the following appointments to the Commissioners of Water Works: / Reappoint Robert Johnston, which term will expire January 6, 2005; J Appoint Commissioner Gerry. Montgomery to replace Jill Gott Wrye, whose term has expired. This term will expire December 31, 2001." Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Abraham, that the Board of Commissioners approve the action of Mayor Paxton in reappointing Robert Johnson and in appointing Gerry Montgomery as members of the Commissioners of Water Works. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Coleman, Montgomery and Mayor Paxton (4). RESOLUTION — UNDOING RACISM — SUPPORT NLC INITIATIVE Mayor Paxton read a Resolution urging all citizens of Paducah to be involved with and in / support of the "Undoing Racism initiative of the National League of Cities and the J objectives of the project to provide a thoughtful examination of the current conditions, the implementation of action plans, articulation of a vision, and the communication of ideas. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Coleman, Montgomery and Mayor Paxton (4). MOTIONS R & F DOCUMENTS Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Montgomery, that the following documents be received and filed: ➢ Performance Bonds: 1. IMC Salt Inc. i/ 2. Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. 3. Jim Smith Contracting Co., Inc. ➢ Contracts for Roadway Construction and Various Projects for Calendar Year 2001: 1. Bituminous Concrete J' 2. Limestone 3. Bulk Ice Control Rock Salt 4. Bituminous Cold Mix 5. Concrete Contract with National Linen Service for Uniform Rental and Cleaning for two years ✓ ➢ Memorandum of Understanding for Four Rivers Center ver Ordinance No. 98-8-5926 ($12,000,000) J ➢ City of Paducah Investment Policy Adovted by M.O.867 318 JANUARY 23, 2001 Adopted upon call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Coleman, Montgomery and Mayor Paxton (4). MUNICIPAL ORDERS CREATE SEC. POSITION IN GENERAL GOVERNMENT AND HIRE SECRETARY Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Montgomery, 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; and that the City of Paducah create the position of non -civil service secretary in General Government. This is a full-time, non-exempt 37.5 hours per week position at $12.3077 ✓ per hour, effective February 12, 2001. (SEE MUNICIPAL ORDER BOOK) Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Coleman, Montgomery and Mayor Paxton (4). LAW ENFORCEMENT BLOCK GRANT ($79,830) Commissioner Montgomery offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that a Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A MATCHING FUND GRANT APPLICATION AND ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO OBTAIN A LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT BLOCK GRANT THROUGH THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE IN THE AMOUNT OF $79,830 FOR FUNDING TO BE USED FOR THE PADUCAH POLICE DEPARTMENT". Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Coleman, Montgomery and Mayor Paxton (4). M.O. #868, Book 4, Pte_ RECREATIONAL TRAILS PROGRAM/SEGMENT OF GREENWAY PROJECT Commissioner Montgomery offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that a Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY �. BETWEEN THE DEPARTMENT FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT RECREATIONAL TRAILS REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM AND THE CITY OF PADUCAH TO ASSIST IN CONSTRUCTION OF A SEGMENT OF THE GREENWAY PROJECT," be adopted. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Coleman, Montgomery and Mayor Paxton (4). M.O. #869, Book 4, P�p2. RIVER HERITAGE MUSEUM GRANT ($600,00/150,000 MATCH) Commissioner Abraham offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that a Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING THE APPLICATION FOR A T-21 MATCHING GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $600,000 FROM THE KENTUCKY TRANSPORTATION CABINET, WITH A CASH MATCH IN THE AMOUNT OF $150, 000 FOR THE RIVER HERITAGE MUSEUM", be adopted. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Coleman, Montgomery and Mayor Paxton (4). M.O. #870, Book 4, P-3-?—) RENAISSANCE STREETSCAPE PHASE III PROJECT GRANT ($800,000/200,000 MATCH) Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Montgomery, that a Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING THE APPLICATION FOR A T-21 MATCHING GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $800,000 FROM THE KENTUCKY TRANSPORTATION CABINET, WITH A CASH MATCH ✓ IN THE AMOUNT OF $200,000 FOR THE RENAISSANCE STREETSCAPE PHASE III PROJECT", be adopted. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Coleman, Montgomery and Mayor Paxton (4). M.O. #871, Book 4, P� GREENWAY TRAILS SEGMENT BETWEEN PERKINS CREEK NATURE ✓ PRESERVE & STUART NELSON PARK 313 JANUARY 23, 2001 Commissioner Montgomery offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that a Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING THE APPLICATION FOR A LAND AND WATER CONSERVATION FUND MATCHING GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $75,000, THROUGH THE KENTUCKY V/ DEPARTMENT FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A GREENWAY TRAILS SEGMENT BETWEEN PERKINS CREEK NATURE PRESERVE AND STUART NELSON PARK", be adopted. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Coleman, Montgomery and Mayor Paxton (4). M.O. #872, Book 4, P-7-5 ORDINANCES – EMERGENCY ONLINE REGISTRATION FOR PARKS PROGRAMS (CONTRACT) Commissioner Montgomery offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that the Board of Commissioners introduce and adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PADUCAH AND ACTIVE.COM, INC. REGARDING ONLINE REGISTRATION FOR PROGRAMMING OFFERED BY THE PARKS ✓ DEPARTMENT". This ordinance is summarized as follows: Authorizing the Mayor to execute an Agreement between the City of Paducah and Active. Com, Inc. which will allow online registration and payment by participants in Parks and Recreation programs. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Coleman, Montgomery and Mayor Paxton (4). ORD. #2001-1-6311, Book 29, P --f— APPROVE POLICE CHIEF CONTRACT (HINES SMITH) Commissioner Abraham offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Montgomery, that the Board of Commissioners introduce and adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN EMPLOYMENT f AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PADUCAH AND HINES G. SMITH". This ordinance is summarized as follows: Authorizing the Mayor to execute an Employment Agreement with Hines G. Smith and setting forth the terms of employment for Mr. Smith as Police Chief for the City of Paducah. Adopted on call of -the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Montgomery and Mayor Paxton (3). Commissioner Coleman abstained (1). ORD.#2001-1-6312, BOOK 29, P___6 REVISED FY 99/2000 BUDGET Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Montgomery, that the Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY, ANNUAL BUDGET FOR THE J FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 1999, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2000, 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, 1999, through June 30, 2000, by estimating revenues and resources and appropriating funds for the operation of City Government, as amended. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Coleman, Montgomery and Mayor Paxton (4). ORD.#2001-1-6313, BOOK 29, P_(p _ ORDINANCES – INTRODUCTION FIREFIGHTER RESIDENCY CHANGE Commissioner Montgomery offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE J AMENDING SECTION 2-304, RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS, OF SECTION 2, DIVISION 5, FIRE DEPARTMENT, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY". This ordinance is summarized as follows: Amending fire fighter residency requirements to allow fire fighters hired after October 1, 1988, to reside within a fifteen (15) mile air radius of the Fire Department Headquarters; i.e., Fire Station Number 1, as a condition of their continued employment with the Fire Department of the City. JANUARY 23, 2001 AMEND CHAPTER 126-76, THEATER SIGN REGULATIONS, AND 126-02, ZONING (COMMERCIAL VEHICLE PARKINGI Commissioner Montgomery offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 126-76, THEATER SIGN REGULATIONS, AND 126-102, COMMERCIAL VEHICLE PARKING, OF CHAPTER 126, ZONING, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY". This ordinance is summarized as follows: Amending Sec. 126-76 to allow lighted poster cases for theaters in the H- I zone and establishing regulations for same; amending Sec. 126-102 to prohibit commercial vehicles, equipment and trucks with axle weights greater than one ton, a heights greater than eight feet, and lengths greater than 30 feet from parking in a residential zone. METROPOLITAN HOTEL MUSEUM GRANT Commissioner Abraham offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE KENTUCKY EDUCATION ARTS AND HUMANITIES CABINET, UPPER TOWN HERITAGE FOUNDATION INC. AND ✓ THE CITY OF PADUCAH FOR A $100,000 GRANT FOR RENOVATION OF THE METROPOLITAN HOTEL MUSEUM". This ordinance is summarized as follows: Authorizing the Mayor to execute a Memorandum of Understanding between the Kentucky Education Arts and Humanities Cabinet, Upper Town Heritage Foundation Inc. and the City of Paducah for a $100,000 grant for renovation of the Metropolitan Hotel Museum. Upon motion the meeting adjourned. ADOPTED: February 13, 2001 320