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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). r. 343-A 343-B MARCH 27, 2001 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 p Y p 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: 343-C 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). 343-D I I- Vi 1-1 11J� J! MARCH 27, 2001 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). 343-E MARCH 27, 2001 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 29, P_ 343-F MARCH 27, 2001 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 �! I 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