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Home My WebLink About08/25/09AUGUST 25, 2009 At a Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners, held on Tuesday, August 25, 2009, at 5:30 p.m., Mayor Pro Tem Kaler presided, and upon call of the roll by the City Clerk, the following answered to their names: Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Kaler, and Watkins (4). Mayor Paxton was absent (1). ADDITIONS/DELETIONS Add McLeod Report Presentation by Paducah Renaissance Alliance ANNOUNCEMENT 2009-10 TRANSOUTH BASEBALL TOURNAMENT Dr. Hideg, Chairman of the Brooks Stadium Commission, announced that the 2009-10 TranSouth Baseball Tournament would be held at Brooks Stadium. PROCLAMATION RECOVERY MONTH FOR SEPTEMBER 2009 Mayor Pro Tem Kaler presented a proclamation to Paul Mullikan of Arcadia United Methodist Church proclaiming the month of September as "Recovery Month –2009". He was representing Faith Partners, an organization formed by downtown churches— Fountain Avenue Methodist Church, Arcadia United Methodist Church, Broadway Methodist Church and Grace Episcopal. SPOTLIGHT Pam Spencer, Public Information Officer, spotlight was the "Bank Stabilization Project along the Tennessee River". The project involved about 100' of property along the riverbank of property owned by the Paducah Riverport Authority where the Tennessee River comes together with the Ohio River. PRESENTATION PADUCAH RENAISSANCE ALLIANCE OBSERVATIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS BY BILL McLEOD—JULY 2009 Steve Doolittle, Executive Director of Paducah Renaissance Alliance, distributed a draft copy of the Paducah Renaissance Alliance Observations and Recommendations by Bill McLeod dated July 2009. Some of the observations made by Mr. McLeod are as follows: "1) Organizational Transparency—a website -to pro -actively get the word out about the fledgling organization, an effort must be made to educate stakeholders about PRA. 2) A newsletter - hard copy and electronic – is needed to provide "active information" by placing news into constituents' hands. 3) Organizational chart -- The organizational chart should contain the Four Point Approach, visually framing the concept that each committee supports a common mission." A copy of the full report will be received and filed. MINUTES Commissioner Abraham offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Gault, that the reading of the Minutes for August 11th and August 15th, 2009 meetings 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, Gault, Watkins and Mayor Pro Tem Kaler (4). APPOINTMENT ELECTRICIANS EXAMINING BOARD Mayor Pro Tem Kaler made the following reappointment upon the recommendation of Mayor Paxton: "WHEREAS, upon the recommendation of Mayor Paxton, I move that the Board of Commissioners reappoint the following individuals as members of the Electricians Examining Board. These terms will expire August 31, 2011." Lyn Smith Raymond Ruley Joe Flowers David Ury Earle Tremper Jimmy Walker Don Edwards AUGUST 25, 2009 Commissioner Gault offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Abraham, that the Board of Commissioners approve the recommendation of Mayor Paxton in reappointing the following individuals as members of the Electricians Examining Board. Lyn Smith Raymond Ruley Joe Flowers David Ury Earle Tremper Jimmy Walker Don Edwards Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Watkins and Mayor Pro Tem Kaler (4). MOTIONS R & F DOCUMENTS Commissioner Watkins offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Gault, that the following documents be received and filed: DOCUMENTS 1. Contracts/Agreements: a) Justice Assistance Grant Award (2009-8-7600) b) Brooks Stadium Commission for Specific Upgrades at Brooks Stadium (no ordinance required — under $20,000) C) Commonwealth of Kentucky, Transportation Cabinet, Department of Rural and Municipal Aid MAP Funds (2009-6-7570) d) Paducah Main Street, Inc. d/b/a/ Paducah Renaissance Alliance and Barbecue on the River, Inc. (M.O. 1474) e) Kingston's Portables for Providing Portable Toilet Services July 1, 2009 through June 30, 2010 (no ordinance required — under $20,000) f) ROSCOR Change Order No. 1 for Remote Control Cameras in the Commission Chambers (2009-8-7596) g) Market House Theatre for Providing an Extensive Children's Art Program (2009-8-7590) h) Luther F. Carson Four Rivers Center, Inc. for Providing a Youth Performance Schedule (2009-8-7589) i) Midtown Alliance of Neighbors for Providing Services to Help Current Homeowners in the Fountain Avenue Area (no ordinance required — under $20,000) j) MindSpring Development for Renovations of Property Located at 133 South 2nd Street (2009-8-7599) 2. Deed: Sale of Surplus City Owned Property Located at 2221, 2225, and 2229 Center Street 3. BB&T Wealth Investment Policy Statement prepared for Paducah Police & Firemen's Pension Fund 4. Comcast Cable 2008 Annual Filing of FCC Form 1205 and FCC Form 1240 Notice of Cancellation of the Regular Meeting on August 18, 2009 for the Board of Commissioners of the City of Paducah Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Watkins and Mayor Pro Tem Kaler (4). MUNICIPAL ORDERS EXCHANGE IAFF OVERTIME RULE FOR 4% ADJUSTMENT Commissioner Abraham offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Gault, that a Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER AND STAFF TO EXCLUDE THE STATE INCENTIVE PAY IN THE BASE HOURLY RATE OF PADUCAH FIREFIGHTERS FOR THE PURPOSE OF AUGUST 25, 2009 CALCULATING SCHEDULED OVERTIME PAYMENT AND BY DOING SO TO GENERATE FOR EACH PADUCAH FIREFIGHTER A 4% INCREASE TO BASE WAGE EFFECTIVE WITH THE OCTOBER 2, 2009 PAYDAY, FURTHER THE CITY REPEALS MUNICIPAL ORDER NO. 1246," be adopted. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Watkins and Mayor Pro Tem Kaler (4). M.O.#1478; BK 8 ; PG ORDINANCES — ADOPTION i TRANSFER FOREST HILLS PROPERTY TO CITY SCHOOLS Commissioner Gault offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Abraham, that the Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE TRANSFER OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED NEAR THE INTERSECTION BETWEEN GLENWOOD DRIVE AND ELMDALE ROAD TO THE PADUCAH INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A DEED FOR SAME." This ordinance is summarized as follows: That the City of Paducah hereby approves the transfer of real property located near the intersection of Glenwood Drive and Elmdale Road to the Paducah Independent School System to be used for the construction of a new school, and authorizes the Mayor to execute a deed for same. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Watkins and Mayor Pro Tem Kaler (4). ORD.#2009-8-7605; BK 32; PG 2009 COPS HIRING RECOVERY PROGRAM (CHRP) GRANT AWARD Commissioner Watkins offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Gault, that Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO OBTAIN A 2009 COPS HIRING RECOVERY PROGRAM GRANT THROUGH THE AMERICAN RECOVERY AND REINVESTMENT ACT OF 2009." This ordinance is summarized as follows: That the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute all documents necessary to obtain a 2009 COPS Hiring Recovery Program Grant through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 in the amount of $607,194 for the hiring of three police officers for the City of Paducah in an effort to create and preserve jobs, and to increase community policing and crime prevention efforts. This award will provide three officers for three years beginning July 2009 through June 2012, with the City retaining the officers for one additional year through June 2013. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Watkins and Mayor Pro Tem Kaler (4). ORD. 2009-8-7606; BK 32; PG ORDINANCES — INTRODUCTION PURCHASE AREA DEVELOPMENT FUND GRANT ACCEPTANCE Commissioner Abraham offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Gault, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO ACCEPT A GRANT THROUGH THE PURCHASE AREA DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT FOR REIMBURSEMENT FOR PURCHASE OF A DIGITAL COPIER FOR USE BY THE FINANCE DEPARTMENT." This ordinance is summarized as follows: The City of Paducah hereby authorizes the Mayor to execute all documents necessary to accept a grant in the amount of $6,162.00 through the Purchase Area Development District for reimbursement of funds to the General Fund for the purchase of a digital copier for use by the Finance Department. REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT WITH RIVERPORT FOR TENNESSEE RIVERBANK STABILIZATION PROJECT Commissioner Gault offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Abraham, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT WITH PADUCAH-McCRACKEN COUNTY RIVERPORT AUTHORITY FOR THE TENNESSEE RIVERBANK STABILIZATION PROJECT." This ordinance is summarized as follows: That the City of Paducah hereby approves a Reimbursement Agreement with Paducah -McCracken County Riverport Authority to equally share the actual total cost incurred in the amount of $88,800 in order to complete the Tennessee AUGUST 25, 2009 Riverbank Stabilization Project for property along the riverbank of property owned by the Riverport Authority located at 2300 South 4th Street, and authorizes the Mayor to execute a contract for same. CITY MANAGER REPORT ❖ Fountain Avenue Neighborhood Open House on August 23rd was successful ❖ Commission Workshop next week—Brooks Stadium Commission will have an announcement ❖ Neighborhood Walk in Forrest Circle a/k/a Wallace Park will be sometime in October COMMISSIONER COMMENTS Comm. Watkins—He has been contacted by a security officer that works at the McCracken County Courthouse for pedestrian signage to be placed somewhere around the crosswalk area on 7th Street between the Courthouse and the Courthouse parking lot. Upon motion the meeting adjourned. ADOPTED: September 8 , 2009 w� City Clerk