HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/27/01MARCH 27, 2001
At a Meeting of the Board of Commissioners, held in the Commission Chambers at City
Hall at 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 27, 2001, Mayor Paxton presided, and upon call of the
roll by the City Clerk, the following answered to their names: Commissioners Abraham,
Coleman, Montgomery, Smith and Mayor Paxton (5).
POLICE CHIEF SWORN IN
Randy S. Bratton, Paducah's new Police Chief, was sworn in by Judge Jeff Hines. His
effective date of employment is March 28, 2001.
APPRECIATION AWARD
Mayor Paxton presented an appreciation award to Marvin Wilson for his service on the ✓
Human Rights Commission.
CITY GOVERNMENT MONTH
Dana Lamb, Intern, gave an overview of activities planned in Paducah during City
Government Month of April, 2001. The Commission adopted a City Government W11
Resolution during this meeting.
PROCLAMATIONS
The Mayor read proclamations on the following topics:
➢ Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s Contribution to Solid Waste Industry Day ✓
➢ Fair Housing Month
➢ International Building Safety Week
ABRAHAM HALL
Emily Yates, Secretary of Abraham Hall, addressed the Commission about Abraham
Hall, an emergency shelter for children that is scheduled to open in July, 2001. She 91,
asked for the City's support of this organization. Ms. Yates gave the Mayor literature
about the Hall.
MINUTES
Commissioner Abraham offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith, that the
reading of the Minutes for March 13 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, Smith and Mayor Paxton
(5).
APPOINTMENTS
PADUCAH MAIN STREET INC.
Mayor Paxton made the following appointments: "WHEREAS, subject to the approval
of the Board of Commissioners, I hereby make the following appointments to the
Paducah Main Street Board of Directors, which terms will expire March 1, 2004:
Appoint Sharon Clymer to replace Judy Bray, whose term has expired;
A oint Cynthia Gardner to replace Gayle Frye, whose term has expired;
Reappoint:
Randy Davis
Scott T. Taylor
Tammy Zimmerman
Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Montgomery, that
the Board of Commissioners approve the action of Mayor Paxton in appointing Sharon
Clymer and Cynthia Gardner, and in reappointing Randy Davis, Scott T. Taylor and
Tammy Zimmerman as members of Paducah Main Street, Inc. Adopted on call of the
roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Coleman, Montgomery, Smith and Mayor Paxton
(5).
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HISTORICAL PROPERTY REDEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Mayor Paxton made the following appointments: "Pursuant to Sec. 34-72 of the Code of
Ordinances of the City of Paducah, I move that an Historic Property Redevelopment
Committee be established. This Committee shall consist of the following members: The
Director of Planning, the Director & Chief Building Inspector and Michael D. McDowell.
Members shall serve until further action of the Board of Commissioners."
Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Montgomery, that
the Board of Commissioners approve the action of Mayor Paxton in establishing an �.
Historic Property Redevelopment Committee consisting of the following members: The
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Director of Planning, the Director & Chief Building Inspector and Michael D. McDowell.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Coleman, Montgomery,
Smith and Mayor Paxton (5).
PADUCAH PLANNING COMMISSION
Mayor Paxton made the following appointment: "WHEREAS, subject to the approval of
the Board of Commissioners, I hereby appoint Cathy Crecelius as a member of the
Paducah Planning Commission to replace Randy Long, who has resigned. This term will
expire August 31, 2001."
Commissioner Montgomery offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that
the Board of Commissioners approve the action of Mayor Paxton in appointing Cathy
Crecelius as a member of the Paducah Planning Commission. Adopted on call of the roll,
yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Coleman, Montgomery, Smith and Mayor Paxton (5).
R & F DOCUMENTS
Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Montgomery, that
the following documents be received and filed:
1. Contracts:
a) DANKA Industries, Inc. for Copier in Parks Dept.
b) Kit -Mo Rental & Supply Co. for Rental of Portable Toilets (Parks)
�J c) Tupelo Fire Equipment for Turn Out Gear and Self-contained
Breathing Apparatus Units (Fire)
2. Quitclaim Deed between City and Coca-Cola Enterprises Inc. for property
for alley closing between 32nd Street, LaBelle Avenue and Jefferson Street
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Coleman, Montgomery,
Smith and Mayor Paxton (5).
R & F BIDS
Commissioner Montgomery offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that
the Board of Commissioners receive and file the following bids:
PUBLIC WORKS/SOLID WASTE DIVISION
WHEEL LOADER
J I. McKeel Equipment
II. Whayne Supply
III. ERB Equipment
IV. Brandeis Machinery & Supply Co.,�'
ENGINEERING DEPT.
ORNAMENTAL IRON FENCING FOR STREETSCAPE PHASE II
f PROJECT
I. Jones Fence Co.
II. AAA Fence
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Coleman, Montgomery,
Smith and Mayor Paxton (5).
MARCH 27, 2001
PURCHASE GTS DATA
Commissioner Smith offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Abraham, that the
Board of Commissioners endorse the purchase of digital aerial photography data for the
GIS Base Mapping Project. This data will be purchased from PhotoScience of
Lexington, Kentucky. The total price of this product is $52,330.00 and will be shared
three ways, with the City's share being $17,444.00. This purchase was previously
approved by Ordinance No. 99-1-5996. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners
Abraham, Coleman, Montgomery, Smith and Mayor Paxton (5).
RESOLUTIONS
CITY GOVERNMENT MONTH
Mayor Paxton read a resolution designating April, 2001, as City Government Month.
Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Montgomery, that
the Board of Commissioners designate April, 2001, as City Government Month.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Coleman, Montgomery,
Smith and Mayor Paxton (5).
KY TRANSPORTATION CABINET 6 -YEAR HIGHWAY PROGRAM PLAN
Mayor Paxton read a resolution whereby the City join McCracken Fiscal Court in
requesting the following projects be included in the 2002 Kentucky Transportation
Cabinet's Highway Program Six -Year Plan:
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1. KY 998 (Olivet Church Road) — Bridge replacement for Industrial
Park and Continuation of 4 -lane to U.S. 60
2. KY 994 (Old Mayfield Road) — I-24 Interchange �
3. Outer Loop — Cairo Road to Husband Road
4. Pecan -Buckner Lane -Strawberry Hill -McBride Lane access from
Kentucky Oaks Mall to U.S. 62
5. U.S. 62 — Spot improvements for sight distances
6. U.S. 60 — Continuation of Ledbetter Bridge at Reidland
7. I-69 — I-66 Continuation
8. KY 1438 (Lovelaceville-Florence Station Road) — Bridge replacement
over Illinois Central Railroad
Commissioner Montgomery offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that
the Board of Commissioners approve a resolution whereby the City joins with
McCracken County Fiscal Court in requesting that specific projects be included in the
2002 Kentucky Transportation Cabinet's Highway Program Six -Year Plan. Adopted on
call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Coleman, Montgomery, Smith and Mayor
Paxton (5).
** Commissioner Montgomery requested that a third lane for U.S. 60 in front of the mall
be added to the above list. Rick Murphy said this may already be a part of the State's
Six-year Plan, and that he will verify this.
MUNICIPAL ORDERS
PERSONNEL CHANGES:
Commissioner Abraham offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith, 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, Coleman, Montgomery,
Smith and Mayor Paxton (5).
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ABOLISH WILLIAM CLARK RESTORATION BOARD
Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Montgomery, that a
Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER ABOLISHING THE WILLIAM
CLARK RESTORATION BOARD", be adopted. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas,
Commissioners Abraham, Coleman, Montgomery, Smith and Mayor Paxton (5).
ORDINANCES — EMERGENCY
EMPLOY FINANCIAL ADVISOR FOR $9 MILLION BOND ISSUE
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 ENGAGEMENT
LETTER WITH J.J.B HILLIARD, W.L. LYONS INC. FOR FINANCIAL ADVISOR
SERVICES". This ordinance is summarized as follows: Authorizing the Mayor to
execute an Engagement Letter with J.J.B. HILLIARD, W.L. LYONS INC. for financial
advisor services. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Coleman,
Montgomery, Smith and Mayor Paxton (5). ORD.NO.2001-3-6333, BOOK 29, P_ -;,V1
EMPLOY BOND COUNSEL FOR $9 MILLION BOND ISSUE
Commissioner Smith offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Abraham,
that the Board of Commissioners introduce and adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN
ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN ENGAGEMENT
LETTER WITH HENRY M. REED LAW FIRM FOR BOND COUNSELING
SERVICES". This ordinance is summarized as follows: Authorizing the Mayor to
execute an engagement letter with Henry M. Reed Law Firm for bond counseling
services for the sum of $22,500.00, plus expenses. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas,
Commissioners Abraham, Coleman, Montgomery, Smith and Mayor Paxton (5).
ORD.NO.2001-3-6334, BOOK 29, P_U.
IRON FENCING FOR STREETSCAPE PHASE II PROJECT \
Commissioner Abraham offered motion seconded by Commissioner Smith, °
that the Board of Commissioners introduce and adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN
ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE BID OF JONES FENCE COMPANY FOR
ORNAMENTAL IRON FENCING FOR STREETSCAPE PHASE II PROJECT, AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR SAME". This
ordinance is summarized as follows: Accepting the bid of Jones Fence Company in the
amount of $42,180.00 for installation of ornamental iron fencing in Streetscape Phase II
Project, and authorizing the Mayor to execute a contract for same. Adopted on call of the
roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Coleman, Smith and Mayor Paxton (4).
Commissioner Montgomery voted nay (1). ORD.NO.2001-3-6335, BOOK 29, P0.
ORDINANCES — ADOPTION
AMEND SEC. 106-63, BUSINESS LICENSE EXEMPTION FOR EARNINGS OF
$600 OR LESS
Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Montgomery, that
the Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING SECTION 106-63 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF
PADUCAH, KENTUCKY". This ordinance is summarized as follows: Amending Sec.
106-63 to create an exemption from business license requirements for persons who
anticipate and do earn less than $600 in any calendar year from engaging in any business,
trade, occupation, vocation, calling or activity in the City of Paducah. Adopted on call of
the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Coleman, Montgomery, Smith and Mayor
Paxton (5). ORD.NO. 2001-3-6336, BOOK 29, P_U.
SUSPEND ORDER OF BUSINESS
r Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Montgomery, that
J the Board of Commissioners suspend the order of business to take up Agenda Items VII
(E) and VII (F). Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Coleman,
Montgomery, Smith and Mayor Paxton (5).
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NURSERY DRIVE STREET CLOSING
Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Montgomery, that
the Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE
PROVIDING FOR THE CLOSING OF NURSERY DRIVE LOCATED ON JAMES
SANDERS BOULEVARD". This ordinance is summarized as follows: Authorizing the ✓
closing of Nursery Drive located on James Sanders Boulevard, and authorizing,
empowering and directing the Mayor to execute a quitclaim deed from the City to each of
the property owners in or abutting the public way to be closed. Adopted on call of the
roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Coleman, Montgomery, Smith and Mayor Paxton
(5). ORD.NO.2001-3-6337, BOOK 29, P.30.
II PROPERTY LOCATED ON JAMES SANDERS BOULEVARD
Commissioner Montgomery offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that
the Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE
APPROVING THE FINAL REPORT OF THE PADUCAH PLANNING
COMMISSION RESPECTING THE PROPOSED SUBDIVISION OF PROPERTY OF
WAREHOUSE, INC., FOR OAKS H SUBDIVISION OF PROPERTY LOCATED ON
JAMES SANDERS BOULEVARD, ACCEPTING THE DEDICATION OF STREETS
AND PUBLIC EASEMENTS". This ordinance is summarized as follows: Approving
the final report of the Paducah Planning Commission respecting the proposed
subdivision. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Coleman,
Montgomery, Smith and Mayor Paxton (5). ORD.NO.2001-3-6338, BOOK 29, P_3E.
ALLEY CLOSING AT BROADWAY METHODIST CHURCH (7th & Broadway)
Commissioner Montgomery offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that
the Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE
PROVIDING FOR THE CLOSING OF AN ALLEY LOCATED BETWEEN
BROADWAY, JEFFERSON STREET, NORTH SEVENTH STREET AND NORTH
EIGHTH STREET, AND ESTABLISHING UTILITY EASEMENTS". This ordinance
is summarized as follows: Authorizing the closing of an alley located between
Broadway, Jefferson Street, North Seventh Street and North Eighth Street, establishing
utility easements, and authorizing, empowering and directing the Mayor to execute a
quitclaim deed from the City of Paducah to each of the property owners in or abutting the
public way to be closed. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham,
Coleman, Montgomery, Smith and Mayor Paxton (5). ORD.NO. 2001-3-6339, BOOK
29, P,3(7_.
ALLEY CLOSING AT 2513 BRIDGE STREET
Commissioner Smith offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Abraham, that the
Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING
FOR THE CLOSING OF A PORTION OF AN ALLEY BEHIND 2513 BRIDGE
STREET". This ordinance is summarized as follows: Authorizing the closing of a
portion of an alley located behind 2513 Bridge Street, and authorizing, empowering and
directing the Corporation Counsel to institute and prosecute an action in Circuit Court for
a judgment ordering the closing of said alley. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas,
Commissioners Abraham, Coleman, Montgomery, Smith and Mayor Paxton (5).
ORD.NO.2001-3-6340, BOOK 29, P�.
NECTARINE DRIVE STREET CLOSING
Commissioner Abraham offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith, that the
Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING
FOR THE CLOSING OF NECTARINE DRIVE LOCATED ON NEW HOLT ROAD".
This ordinance is summarized as follows: Authorizing the closing of Nectarine Drive
located on New Holt Road, and authorizing, empowering and directing the Mayor to V/
execute a quitclaim deed from the City to each of the property owners in or abutting the
public way to be closed. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham,
Coleman, Montgomery, Smith and Mayor Paxton (5). ORD.NO.2001-3-6341, BOOK
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ORDINANCES — INTRODUCTION
WHEEL LOADER FOR SOLID WASTE
Commissioner Smith offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Abraham, that the
✓ Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE
ACCEPTING THE BID OF ERB EQUIPMENT, FOR SALE TO THE CITY OF ONE
JOHN DEERE TC54H WHEEL LOADER, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR SAME". This ordinance is summarized as follows:
Accepting the bid of ERB Equipment in the amount of $102,500.00, for sale to the City
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of one John Deere TC54H Wheel Loader for use by the Solid Waste Division, and
authorizing. the Mayor to execute a contract for said purchase.
INCREASE COMMISSION MEETING DATES (SEC. 2-142(a))
Commissioner Abraham offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith, that the
Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN AMENDING SEC. 2-
142(a), `TIME AND NOTICE OF MEETINGS', OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES
OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY". Increasing the number of regular City
Commission Meetings from two meetings a month to four meetings a month, to be held
on the first, second, third and fourth Tuesdays of each month. Meetings on the first and
third Tuesdays will begin at 5:00 p.m., and meetings on the second and fourth Tuesdays
will begin at 6:00 p.m.
CITY MANAGER REPORT
Mr. Zumwalt gave a calendar of upcoming events of interest to the Commission.
FREE DUMP DAY is April 7.
Upon motion the meeting adjourned.
ADOPTED: April 10, 2001
CITY (tLERK