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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/12/01370 JUNE 12, 2001 At a Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners, held in the Commission Chambers at City Hall at 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 12, 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). ANNUAL CITY -COUNTY GOLF TOURNAMENT y Mayor Paxton announced that the City of Paducah is the winner of the trophy in a recent City -County "Rival on the River" Golf Tournament. The City and County hope to make PI this tournament an annual event. Mayor Paxton presented the trophy to Sarah Phillips, the City's team captain. FIREFIGHTER RECOGNITION The Commission recognized Firefighters for their rescue efforts and assistance during a drowning incident that occurred Saturday, May 26, in the Ohio River, in the vicinity of the Midwest Terminal. The Commission also thanked the Police and Fire Departments for their efforts and for financial aid assistance to the drowned victim's family. The Fire Department and Assistant Chief Harvey's crew were also commended for their actions last weekend at an accident that occurred on I-24. MINUTES Commissioner Abraham offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that the reading of the Minutes for May 22 and June 5, 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). Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Coleman, Montgomery, Smith and Mayor Paxton (5). Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, I\ ` Coleman, Montgomery and Mayor Paxton (4). APPOINTMENTS RIVER HERITAGE BOARD Mayor Paxton made the following appointment: "WHEREAS, subject to the approval of the Board of Commissioners, I hereby appoint Guthrie Allen as a member of the River Heritage Center Board to replace Avery Crounse, whose term has expired. This term will X expire June 30, 2002." Commissioner Montgomery offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that the Board of Commissioners approve the action of Mayor Paxton in appointing Guthrie Allen to the River Heritage Center Board. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Coleman, Montgomery and Mayor Paxton (4). BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT Mayor Paxton made the following appointment: "WHEREAS, subject to the approval of the Board of Commissioners, I hereby appoint William E. Baxter to the Board of Adjustment to fill the unexpired term of Jean Garrison, who has resigned. This term will expire August 31, 2002." ✓ Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Montgomery, that W , the Board of Commissioners approve the action of Mayor Paxton in appointing William E. Baxter to the Board of Adjustment. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Coleman, Montgomery and Mayor Paxton (4). HISTORICAL & ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION (HARC) Mayor Paxton made the following appointments: "WHEREAS, subject to the approval of the Board of Commissioners, I hereby make the following appointments to the Historical & Architectural Review Commission: 371 JUNE 12, 2001 Reappoint Sharon Clymer, which term will expire June 4, 2004; Appoint Andrew Kaler to replace Mark Barone, whose term has expired. This term will expire June 4, 2004. Commissioner Abraham offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Montgomery, that the Board of Commissioners approve the action of Mayor Paxton in appointing Sharon Clymer and Andrew Kaler to the Historical & Architectural Review Commission. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Coleman, Montgomery and Mayor Paxton (4). CIVIC BEAUTIFICATION BOARD Mayor Paxton made the following appointments: "WHEREAS, subject to the Board of Commissioners, I hereby make the following appointments to the Civic Beautification Board, which terms will expire July 1, 2003: J Tricia Baxter to replace Gladman Humbles, who has resigned; Chuck Wahl, to replace Leigh Landini, who has resigned; Sandy Miles, to replace Barbara Babbitt, who is deceased. Commissioner Abraham offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Montgomery, that the Board of Commissioners approve the action of Mayor Paxton in appointing Tricia Baxter, Chuck Wahl and Sandy Miles to the Civic Beautification 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: f 1. Letter of June 7, 2001, from Commissioner Robert A. Coleman to City Manager Zumwalt requesting that police applicant candidate Alvin Hodge's name be included with other candidates in personnel actions on June 12, 2001, for employment as a police officer for the City of Paducah. 2. Certificate(s) of Insurance: 1. Central Paving Co. of Paducah 2. Tilford Contractors & Buford Heating & Air Conditioning 3. W. A. Davis Construction 3. Certificate of Insurance, Performance Bond, & Labor & Material Payment Bond ✓ 4. Telecommunications Consultant Agreement with Mary A. Watkins (Planning & Information Systems) ✓ 5. Noble Park Baseball Lease Agreement, Articles of Incorporation of Noble Park Baseball Association, Inc. and Insurance Certificate for W. Kentucky Baseball/Softball 6. Owner/Contractor Agreement with W. A. Davis Construction for Demolition of Buildings and Miscellaneous Structures in the 100 Block of Washington Street Project (Also Irrevocable Letter of Credit No. 0616) f7. Life Insurance Contract for City Employees 8. MAP Contract w/State J9. Safeco Excess Loss Insurance Schedule for Contract Period from 7-1-2000 to 7-1- 2001 372 JUNE 12, 2001 10. Paducah Water Works Financial Highlights for Month ended April 30, 2001 ✓ 11. Forest Hills Village Annual Operating Budget for FY 2001-02 12. Adoption of Strategic Plan for 2001-2006 ✓ y'T Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Coleman, Montgomery and Mayor Paxton (4). R & F BIDS Commissioner Montgomery offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that the following bids be received and filed: PUBLIC WORKS DEPT./SOLID WASTE DIVISION REAR -LOADING REFUSE BODY & CHASSIS 1. Duckett Truck Center 2. Stringfellow, Inc. ONE FRONT -LOADING REFUSE BODY & CHASSIS 1. McNeil's Truck & Manufacturing 2. Stringfellow, Inc. POLICE DEPT. COMPACT SIZE HARDTOP UTILITY WAGON (SUV), 4X4 1. Chip Wynn Buick Jeep 2. Paducah Ford, Inc. r' POLICE PURSUIT VEHICLES ✓ �Paducah Ford, Inc. MID-SIZE FOUR DOOR SEDAN Paducah Ford, Inc EXTENDED CAB PICKUP ✓ Paducah Ford, Inc. %z TON PICKUP TRUCK ✓ Paducah Ford, Inc. FINANCE DEPT. AUDIT PROPOSALS FOR FY 2001 THROUGH FY 2004 1. Kemper CPA Group 2. Williams, Williams, & Lentz PADUCAH POWER AUDIT PROPOSALS FOR FY 2001 THROUGH FY 2004 1. Kemper CPA Group 2. Williams, Williams, & Lentz �I Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Coleman, Montgomery and Mayor Paxton (4). MUNICIPAL ORDERS PERSONNEL CHANGES — GENERAL Commissioner Abraham 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. 373 JUNE 12, 2001 (SEE MUNICIPAL ORDER BOOK) Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Coleman, Montgomery and Mayor Paxton (4). PERSONNEL CHANGE — FIRE DEPARTMENT Commissioner Abraham 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. (SEE MUNICIPAL ORDER BOOK) Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Coleman, Montgomery and Mayor Paxton (4). UTILITY EASEMENTS (CHANGE OF PROCEDURE) Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Abraham, that a Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING THE CITY ENGINEER TO MODIFY, AMEND OR ABOLISH CERTAIN UTILITY EASEMENTS LOCATED WITHIN THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY," be adopted. POSTPONE ABOVE MUNICIPAL ORDER Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Montgomery, that action be postponed until June 26, 2001, on the Municipal Order on the table. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Coleman, Montgomery and Mayor Paxton (4). tL w".1 1 r c0, ZL�m o l . EMERGENCY SERVICES TELECOMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM UPGRADE Commissioner Montgomery offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that a Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING THE APPLICATION FOR A DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE TECHNOLOGY GRANT IN THE AMOUINT OF $748,350 FROM THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, OFFICE OF COMMUNITY POLICING SERVICES, TO UPGRADE THE EMERGENCY SERVICES TELECOMUNICATIONS SYSTEM", be adopted. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Coleman, Montgomery and Mayor Paxton (4). M.O. #897, BOOK 4, pl& 'fly' $9.29 MILLION SERIES 2001 BOND SALE (CONVENTION AND ARTS CENTER PROJECT Commissioner Abraham offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that a Municipal Order entitled, "AN ORDER OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF PADUCAH, (KENTUCKY), RELATING TO THE AUTHORIZATION, ADVERTISEMENT, SALE AND DELIVERY OF $9,290,000 CITY OF PADUCAH, (KENTUCKY) GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES OF 2001 (CONVENTION AND ARTS CENER PROJECTS), DATED JUNE 2,2001; ACCEPTING THE BEST BID RECEIVED PRIOR TO 11:00 A.M., C.D.S.T., ON JUNE 12, 2001, FOR SAID BONDS", be adopted. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Coleman, _Montgomery and Mayor Paxton (4). M.O.#898, BOOK 4, P-ZW 0 �r ORDINANCE — EMERGENCY EMERGENCY RADIO EQUIPMENT UPGRADE Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Montgomery, that Jthe Board of Commissioners introduce and adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF EMERGENCY RADIO EQUIPMENT FROM MOTOROLA CORPORATION FOR UPGRADE OF THE EMERGENCY TELECOMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR SAME". This ordinance is summarized 'fly' 374 JUNE 12, 2001 as follows: Authorizing the purchase of emergency radio equipment from Motorola Corporation in the amount of $168,864.00 for upgrade of the Emergency ✓ Telecommunications System, and authorizing the Mayor to execute a contract for same. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Coleman, Montgomery and Mayor Paxton (4). ORD.NO. 2001-6-6359, BOOK 29, P /" --a ORDINANCES — INTRODUCTION FY 2001-02 BUDGET Commissioner Montgomery offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY, ANNUAL.BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 2001, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2002, 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, 2001, through June 30, 2002, by estimating revenues and resources and appropriating funds for the operation of City Government. REZONE 2701 & 2731 WASHINGTON AND 2735 KENTUCKY AVENUE Commissioner Abraham 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 ON THE PROPOSED ZONE CHANGE FOR PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 2701 AND 2731 WASHINGTON STREET AND 2735 KENTUCKY AVENUE", AND AMENDING THE PADUCAH ZONING ORDINANCE SO AS TO EFFECT SUCH REZONING". This ordinance is summarized as follows: Rezoning property located at 2701 and 2731 Washington Street from R-2 (Low &.Medium Density Residential Zone) to H -M (Hospital Medical Zone), and rezoning property located at 2735 Kentucky Avenue from ll� R-4 (High Density Residential Zone) to H -M (Hospital Medical Zone), and directing an amendment to the Paducah Zoning Ordinance so as to effect such rezoning. SELL PADUCAH WATER WORKS SURPLUS PROPERTY Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Montgomery, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF SURPLUS REAL PROPERTY FOR THE BENEFIT OF PADUCAH WATER WORKS". This ordinance is summarized as follows: Accepting the offer of David M. Paxton, et ux, to purchase real property located on the south side of Kimberly Court for the sum of $10,100.00, and authorizing and directing the Mayor to execute, and the Corporation Counsel to approve, all deeds and other documents necessary to accomplish said sale; and further authorizing Paducah Water Works to receive the proceeds from this sale. V PAV AMEND SESC. 6-40, "FEES", OF CHAPTER 6, ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES Commissioner Montgomery offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 6-40, `FEES', OF CHAPTER 6, `ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES', OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY". This ordinance is summarized as follows: Amending Section 6-40, "Fees", of Chapter 6, "_Alcoholic Beverages", to read as follows: fg � "All fees will be collected at the time the application is submitted for approval by the Alcohol Administrator. "(a) Malt beverage license. 1. The following kinds of malt beverage licenses may be issued by the City Manager, the annual fees for which shall be: 375 JUNE 12, 2001 a. Brewer's license ............. $500.00 b. Distributor's license .......... 300.00 c. Retailer's license ............ 150.00 d. Special temporary license, Per month or part of month .... 25.00 2. The activities permitted by the above licenses are defined in KRS Chapter 243, which is incorporated herein as if set out in full. Nonprofit organizations are exempted from the license fees required above for a special temporary license." APPROVE EBC RENEWAL RATES FOR EMPLOYEE GROUP HEALTH INSURANCE Commissioner Abraham offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINACE J ACCEPTING RENEWAL RATES WITH EMPLOYEE BENEFITS CLAIMS OF WISCONSIN (EBC) FOR THE GROUP HEALTH INSURANCE PLAN FOR THE CITY OF PADUCAH, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMETNS RELATING TO SAME". This ordinance is summarized as follows: Accepting renewal rates with Employee Benefits Claims of Wisconsin (EBC) for the group health insurance plan for the City of Paducah, and authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents relating to same. APPROVE SAFECO AS REINSURER FOR EMPLOYEE GROUP HEALTH INSURANCE Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Montgomery, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE RENEWAL RATES FOR SAFECO INSURANCE COMPANY AS REINSURER FOR THE GROUP HEALTH INSURANCE PLAN FOR THE CITY OF PADUCAH, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS RELATING TO SAME". This ordinance is summarized as follows: Approving renewal rates for Safeco Insurance Company as reinsurer for the group health insurance plan for the City of Paducah, and authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents relating to same. ACCEPT AUDIT PROPOSAL FOR CITY AUDITS Commissioner Montgomery offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE PROPOSAL OF WILLIAMS, WILLIAMS AND LENTZ, LLP, FOR JCOMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORTS FOR FISCAL YEARS ENDING JUNE 30, 2001, 2002, 2003 AND 2004, FOR A TOTAL SUM NOT TO EXCEED $159,000.00, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS RELATING TO SAME". This ordinance is summarized as follows: Accepting the proposal of Williams, Williams and Lentz, LLP, for comprehensive annual financial reports for fiscal years ending June 30, 2001, 2002, 2003 and 2004, for a total sum not to exceed $159,000.00, and authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents relating to same. ACCEPT AUDIT PROPOSAL FOR PPS AUDITS Commissioner Abraham offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE PROPOSAL OF KEMPER CPA GROUP FOR FINANCIAL f AUDITS FOR PADUCAH POWER SYSTEM FOR FISCAL YEARS ENDING JUNE 30, 2001, 2002, 2003 AND 2004, FOR A TOTAL SUM NOT TO EXCEED $35,500.00, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS RELATING TO SAME". This ordinance is summarized as follows: Accepting the proposal of Kemper CPA Group for financial audits for Paducah Power System for fiscal years ending June 30, 2001, 2002, 2003 and 2004, for a total sum not to exceed $35,500.00, and authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents relating to same. r\� 376 JUNE 12, 2001 CARDBOARD RECYCLING CONTRACT Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Montgomery, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE BID OF MASON RECYCLING FOR ACCEPTANCE AND ✓ RECYCLING OF THE CITY'S CORRUGATED CARDBOARD, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR SAME". This ordinance is summarized as follows: Accepting the bid of Mason Recycling for acceptance and recycling of the City's corrugated cardboard, and authorizing the Mayor to execute a contract for same. PURCHASE REAR -LOADING REFUSE TRUCK Commissioner Montgomery offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE BID OF DUCKETT TRUCK CENTER FOR THE PURCHASE OF ONE REAR -LOADING REFUSE BODY & CHASSIS FOR USE BY THE SOLID WASTE DIVISION, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR SAME". This ordinance is summarized as follows: Accepting the bid of Duckett Truck Center in the amount of $102,328.00, for sale to the City of one rear -loading refuse body & chassis for use by the Solid Waste Division, and authorizing the Mayor to execute a contract for same. PURCHASE FRONT -LOADING REFUSE TRUCK Commissioner Abraham offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Montgomery, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE BID OF STRINGFELLOW INC. FOR THE PURCHASE OF ONE FRONT -LOADING REFUSE BODY & CHASSIS FOR USE BY THE SOLID WASTE DIVISION, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR SAME". This ordinance is summarized as follows: Accepting the bid of Stringfellow Inc. in the amount of $156,433.00, for sale to the City of one front -loading refuse body & chassis for use by the Solid Waste Division and authorizing the Mayor to execute a contract for same. PURCHASE 5 SUVs FOR POLICE DEPT. Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Montgomery, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE BID OF CHIP WYNN BUICK-JEEP FOR THE PURCHASE OF FIVE SUVs FOR USE BY THE POLICE DEPARTMENT, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR SAME". This ordinance is summarized as follows: Accepting the bid of Chip Wynn Buick -Jeep in the amount of $103,250.00 for sale to the City of five SUVs for use by the Police Department, and authorizing the Mayor to execute a contract for same. PURCHASE VARIOUS VEHICLES Commissioner Montgomery offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE BIDS OF PADUCAH FORD INC. FOR THE PURCHASE OF VARIOUS VEHICLES FOR USE BY VARIOUS CITY DEPARTMENTS, AND V/ AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR SAME". This ordinance is summarized as follows: Accepting the bids of Paducah Ford Inc. in the total amount of $274,881.00 for sale to the city of various vehicles for use by various City departments, and authorizing the Mayor to execute a contract for same. PURCHASE DUMP TRUCK FOR STREET DIVISION Commissioner Abraham offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, `AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE BID OF PADUCAH FORD INC. FOR THE PURCHASE OF ONE DUMP TRUCK FOR USE BY THE STREET DIVISION, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR SAME". This ordinance is summarized as follows: Accepting the bid of Paducah Ford Inc. in the amount of $52,262.00, for sale 377 JUNE 12, 2001 to the City of one dump truck for use by the Street Division, and authorizing the Mayor to execute a contract for same. CITY MANAGER REPORT Announcements 1. Calendar items 2. CUE -ON Meeting for June 14, 2001 3. No Workshop on June 19 �ITD MISCELLANEOUS Gladman Humbles asked the Board if they had received his letter concerning the African- American Community addressing his concerns, and said he would like for everyone to read it thoroughly and discuss it at a later date. Lengthy and heated discussion was held concerning a recent demolition bid by Mr. Hockett, which the City rejected. Bidding specifications, bidding procedures, and Mr. Hockett's bid on this project were discussed at length. COMMISSIONER ABRAHAM REOUEST Commissioner made a formal request to see every current litigation case the City has pending and wants to know how much the City is spending on litigation. Charles Hamilton discussed complaints about the Housing Authority concerning racism. 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: / 1. Issues which might lead to the appointment, dismissal or 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. / POLICE RECRUIT HIRING JThe Commission unanimously agreed to postpone taking any action on hiring police recruits until the July 10 meeting when all Board members will be present. Upon motion the meeting adjourned. ADOPTED: June 26, 2001