HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/24/01APRIL 24, 2001
At a Meeting of the Board of Commissioners, held in the Commission Chambers at City
Hall at 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 24, 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).
MUNICIPAL AID (MAP) PUBLIC HEARING was held.
PROCLAMATIONS read by Mayor Paxton:
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,y. 1. General Federation of Women's Clubs (Merryman Kemp)
2. Law Week (Van Sims)
CONRAD HEIGHTS RESIDENTS
Several residents of Conrad Heights Subdivision expressed their dissatisfaction and
concern about the problems still existing in their neighborhood as a result of the curb and
gutter improvement project that has been done there. Rick Murphy presented slides to
show some of the existing problems in Conrad Heights and told them he has given a
"punch list" of these problems to the contractor, who is scheduled to correct them.
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
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).
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R & F NOTICES
Commissioner Abraham offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith, that the
Notice of Cancellation of Meeting of the Board of Commissioners of the City of Paducah ✓
for 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 27, 2001, and the Notice of Time Change for Tuesday,
April 24, 2001, be received and filed. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners
Abraham, Coleman, Montgomery, Smith and Mayor Paxton (5).
MINUTES
Commissioner Abraham offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith, that the
reading of the Minutes for April 10, 2001, be waived and that the Minutes of said 10/
meeting 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).
R & F DOCUMENTS
Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Montgomery, that
the following documents be received and filed:
1. Agreement to Employ Mark Thompson as Paducah Recreation Director ✓
2. Wellness Program Agreement with Baptist Healthcare Systems, Inc., d/b/a V1*'
Western Baptist Hospital
3. Public Housing Agency Annual Plan for Section 8 Existing Housing for
Fiscal Year 2001
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 following bids be received and filed:
ENGINEERING DEPT.
Street Resurfacing Program for Calendar Year 2001: /
1. Jim Smith Contracting
2. H & G Construction Inc.
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Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Coleman, Montgomery,
Smith and Mayor Paxton (5).
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. (Regular
personnel changes. See Police personnel changes at end of meeting.)
(SEE MUNICIPAL ORDER BOOK)
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Coleman, Montgomery,
Smith and Mayor Paxton (5).
ADOPT 3 CLASSIFICATION/PAY SCHEDULE TABLES
Commissioner Abraham offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith, that a
Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER ADOPTING TABLES 1 AND 2,
CLASSIFICATION/PAY SCHEDULES FOR CIVIL SERVICE AND NON -CIVIL
SERVICE, AND TABLE, GRADE, CLASSIFICATION AND SALARY RANGE, FOR
CITY OF PADUCAH EMPLOYEES, be adopted. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas,
Commissioners Abraham, Coleman, Montgomery, Smith and Mayor Paxton (5).
FEMA GRANT
Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Montgomery, that a
Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE A FIREFIGHTERS MATCHING FUND GRANT APPLICATION AND
ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY THROUGH THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY
MANAGEMENT AGENCY IN THE AMOUNT OF $222,300.00 FOR FUNDING TO
BE USED FOR THE PADUCAH FIRE DEPARTMENT", be adopted. Adopted on call
of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Coleman, Montgomery, Smith and Mayor
Paxton (5). M.O. #887, BOOK 4, Pj-L�5.
DUI GRANT
Commissioner Montgomery offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that a
Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO OBTAIN A ZERO TOLERANCE
DUI PREVENTION PROGRAM GRANT FROM THE COMMONWEALTH OF
KENTUCKY JUSTICE CABINET IN THE AMOUNT OF $38,988 FOR DUI
ENFORCEMENT AND PREVENTIVE EDUCATION", be adopted. Adopted on call of
the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Coleman, Montgomery, Smith and Mayor
Paxton (5). M.O. 888, BOOK 4, Pi�-Ik
ORDINANCE - EMERGENCY
STREET RESURFACING PROGRAM - 2001
Commissioner Smith offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Abraham, that the
Board of Commissioners introduce and adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE
ACCEPTING THE BID OF JIM SMITH CONTRACTING COMPANY INC. FOR THE
CITY'S 2001 CALENDAR YEAR STREET RESURFACING AND PAVEMENT
J MARKING PROGRAM, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A
CONTRACT FOR SAME". This ordinance is summarized as follows: Accepting the
bid of Jim Smith Contracting Co. Inc. in the amount of $1,075,668.00 for the City's 2001
street resurfacing and pavement marking program, and authorizing the Mayor to execute
a contract for same. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham,
Coleman, Montgomery, Smith and Mayor Paxton (5). ORD.NO. 2001-4-6346, BOOK
29, P�
ORDINANCE - INTRODUCTION
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PARADE ORDINANCE
Commissioner Abraham offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith, that the
Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE
CREATING PARADE APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS AND CONDUCT OF
PARADES WITHIN THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY". This ordinance is
summarized as follows: Establishing requirements parade applications and standards for
issuance, conduct during parades, parade permits, permit revocation procedures, and
appeal procedures for revocation of parade permits.
CITY MANAGER REPORT
City Manager Zumwalt gave calendar of events. ✓
CITIZEN COMPLAINT
George McHaney, a resident of Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, complained about the
City's recent handling of the sale of a vacant lot located on Martin Luther King Jr. Drive.
Tom Barnett responded and explained how his office handled the transaction. He also
said the Urban Renewal Board approved the sale.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Montgomery, that
the Board go into closed session for discussion of matters pertaining to the following
topics:
Issues which might lead to the appointment, dismissal, or
disciplining of an employee, as permitted by KRS 61.810(1)(f) v
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Coleman, Montgomery,
Smith and Mayor Paxton (5).
At the conclusion of the executive session the Board reconvened in open session,
whereupon the Mayor called the meeting back to order.
PERSONNEL CHANGES (POLICE)
Commissioner Smith offered motion, seconded by Mayor Paxton, 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). Commissioner Coleman voted nay (1).
Upon motion the meeting adjourned.
ADOPTED: May 8, 2001
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