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Home My WebLink About04/10/01344 APRIL 10, 2001 At a Meeting of the Board of Commissioners, held in the Commission Chambers at City Hall at 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, Apri1.10, 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 Commissioner Abraham offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith, that the reading of the Minutes for March 27, 2001, be waived, and that the. Minutes of said 'D 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 RENAISSANCE KENTUCKY PADUCAH ADVISORY BOARD Mayor Paxton made the following appointment: "WHEREAS, subject to the approval of the Board of Commissioners, I hereby appoint Shirley Litty as a member of the Renaissance Kentucky Paducah Advisory Board to fill the unexpired term of Judy Bray. This term will expire September 25, 2003." Commissioner Abraham offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman; that the Board of Commissioners approve the action of Mayor Paxton in appointing Shirley Litty to the Renaissance Kentucky Paducah Advisory Board. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Coleman, Montgomery and Mayor Paxton (4). R & F DOCUMENTS Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Montgomery, that the following documents be received and filed: 1. Certificate(s) of Insurance: a) Eagle Properties & Construction, Inc. & New Vision Const. Inc. b) Louisville Paving Company, Inc. C) Swift & Staley Mechanical Contractors, Inc. V d) Tilford Contractors & Buford Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc. 2. 911 Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with Amendments Incorporated 3. City Manager's Federal Income Tax Return ✓ 4. Paducah Water Works Financial Highlights for February 2001 Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Coleman, Montgomery and Mayor Paxton (4). MUNICIPAL ORDERS PERSONNEL CHANGES: Commissioner Montgomery offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, 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. ✓ I "D (SEE MUNICIPAL ORDER BOOK) Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Coleman, Montgomery and Mayor Paxton (4). SECTION 8 UTILITY ALLOWANCE Commissioner Abraham offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that a Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER ADOPTING `CITY OF ✓ PADUCAH, KENTUCKY, ADMINISTRATIVE PLAN' FOR SECTION 8 EXISTING HOUSING"' be adopted. (SEE NEXT MUNICIPAL ORDER BELOW. THIS WAS THE WRONG MUNICIPAL ORDER.) 345 APRIL 10, 2001 Commissioner Montgomery offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that a Municipal order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER ADOPTING REVISION OF THE UTILITY ALLOWANCE FOR THE SECTION 8 EXISTING HOUSING 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, Coleman, Montgomery and Mayor Paxton (4). M.O. #883, BOOK 4, P/It SECTION 8 ANNUAL PLAN JCommissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Montgomery, that a Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER ADOPTING `CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY, PUBLIC HOUSING AGENCY ANNUAL PLAN FOR SECTION 8 EXISTING HOUSING FOR FISCAL YEAR 2001 "', be adopted. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Coleman, Montgomery and Mayor Paxton (4). M.O>#884, BOOK 4, P-/ 2 R CITY OF PADUCAH STRATEGIC PLAN 2001-2006 JCommissioner Montgomery offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that a Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER ADOPTING THE CITY OF PADUCAH STRATEGIC PLAN FOR 2001-2006", be adopted. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Coleman, Montgomery and Mayor Paxton (4). M.O. #885, BOOK 4, P ORDINANCE — EMERGENCY RELEASE & QUITCLAIM OF PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT IN FAIRFIELD_ SUBDIVISION Commissioner Abraham offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that the Board of Commissioners introduce and adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A RELEASE AND QUITCLAIM OF A PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT IN THE FAIRFIELD SUBDIVISION". This ordinance is summarized as follows: Authorizing the Mayor to execute a Release and Quitclaim of a public utility easement located along the common property line between Lot 9 and Lot 10 in the Fairfield Subdivision. ORD.NO. 2001-4-6342, BOOK 29, P�_ ORDINANCES — ADOPTION WHEEL LOADER FOR SOLID WASTE Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Montgomery, that the Board of Commissioners adopt 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 of one John Deere Wheel Loader for use by the Solid Waste Division, and authorizing the Mayor to execute a contract for said purchase. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Coleman, Montgomery and Mayor Paxton (4). ORD.NO 2001-4-6343, BOOK 29, P—t COMMISSION MEETING DATES Commissioner Montgomery offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that the Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN AMENDING SEC. 2- 142(a), `TIME AND NOTICE OF MEETINGS', OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES f 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. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Coleman, Montgomery and Mayor Paxton (4). ORD.NO. 2001-4-6344, BOOK 29, P.tL f MOTION SUPPORTING ACTION OF FISCAL COURT CONCERNING $9 MILLION BOND REPAYMENT FOR CONVENTION CENTER AND PERFORMING ARTS CENTER 346 APRIL 10, 2001 Mayor Paxton offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that by adoption of this motion, the City Commission publicly declares its agreement and support for all actions by the McCracken County Fiscal Court, on April 9, 2001, requesting the ,/ Convention & Visitors Bureau to provide one-third of the annual financial support for a proposed bond issue to construct the convention center and performing arts projects. Lengthy discussion was held concerning this issue. i' Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioner Coleman and Mayor Paxton (2). 1�_ Commissioner Abraham voted nay (1). Commissioner Montgomery abstained (1). CITY MANAGER REPORT City Manager Zumwalt gave a list of upcoming events. SIGNS TO VETERANS' CLINIC Larry McCullaugh discussed signage for the Veterans' Clinic and said two sign will be adequate at this time. TENANT COMPLAINT FROM MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. HOUSING COMPLEX Rev. Young and Mrs. Forest reported a problem with litter, debris, and a leaking gas meter in the Martin Luther King Housing Complex area and asked for the City's assistance in correcting these concerns. Rick Murphy and Joel Scarbrough will look into the matter immediately. COMMISSIONER COLEMAN REPORT ON BARKLEY AIRPORT Commissioner Coleman gave an overview of a meeting he attended yesterday at the PADD Office in Mayfield. One item of importance is air service to Paducah and Barkley Regional Airport. Air service has an important role in our economic development, and the City has to be sure that Barkley Airport remains a vital part of our community. Mayor Paxton said everyone should encourage people to fly out of Paducah instead of driving to Nashville, Louisville or St. Louis. Barkley Regional is urging the City and various organizations to assist them in marketing the airport. Their budget is limited. EXECUTIVE SESSION Commissioner Abraham offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that the Board go into closed session for discussion of matters pertaining to the following topics: 1. Proposed or pending litigation, as permitted by KRS 61.810(1)(c) 2. Issues which might lead to the appointment, dismissal, or V/ disciplining of an employee, as permitted by KRS 61.810(1)(f) Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Coleman, Montgomery and Mayor Paxton (4). At the conclusion of the executive session the Board reconvened in open session, whereupon the Mayor called the meeting back to order. ORDINANCE — EMERGENCY EMPLOY MARK THOMPSON AS RECREATION DIRECTOR Mayor 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 EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PADUCAH AND MARK THOMPSON". This ordinance is summarized as follows: Authorizing the Mayor to execute an Employment Agreement between the City of Paducah and Mark Thompson, and setting forth the terms of employment for Mr. Thompson as Recreation Director for the City of Paducah. Adopted 347 APRIL 10, 2001 J on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Coleman, Montgomery and Mayor Paxton (4). ORD.NO 2001-4-6345, BOOK 29, P-�7_ Upon motion the meeting adjourned. ADOPTED: April 24, 2001