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Home My WebLink About09/08/09SEPTEMBER 8, 2009 At a Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners, held on Tuesday, September 8, 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, Kaler, Watkins and Mayor Paxton. Commissioner Gault was absent (1). ADDITIONS/DELETIONS Addition to Agenda — Barkley Regional Airport Briefing on Air Carrier Proposals BARKLEY REGIONAL AIRPORT BRIEFING ON AIR CARRIER PROPOSALS Airport Manager Richard Roof reported that two proposals have been received by U.S. _ Department of Transportation for essential air service to Paducah. Delta Airlines/Mesaba proposal consists of $1,000,000 subsidy from federal government, 34 seat turboprop aircraft through Memphis hub, basically same service Paducah receives now. Skywest Airlines/United Airlines proposal requests $500,000 in federal subsidy, 2 regional jet (seat 50) service flights between Paducah and Chicago O'Hare. The criteria used by the U.S. DOT to evaluate proposals is as follows: 1) service feed to medium or large hub; 2) code sharing; 3) suitable aircraft service (means 2 engines 2 pilots minimum of 15 seats); 4) community preference (questionnaire is on Airport's website for community response); and 5) cost factor. All community input is due to the DOT in about 3 weeks. The U.S. DOT should make a decision in October. PRESENTATION CIVIC BEAUTIFICATION BOARD ANNUAL BUSINESS AWARDS Elaine Oehlschlaeger, Chairperson for Civic Beautification Board, presented 2009 Annual Business Awards. The recipients were as follows: Riverside Condominiums on Second Street; Crounse Corporation; Etcetera Coffeehouse; Hooper's Outdoor Center; Ingram Barge Company; Paducah Power System, and Wortham Dental Care. PROCLAMATION Mayor Paxton presented a proclamation to Police Chief Berry, on behalf of the Paducah - McCracken County Emergency Communication Service Board, proclaiming September 11, 2009, as the "Annual 9-1-1- Day". SPOTLIGHT Pam Spencer, Public Information Officer, spotlight was the "Bikes on Broadway Returns. This year's bike rides will be on September 13th and October 1 lth. Broadway will be closed to vehicles from 21St Street to 4th Street from 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. MINUTES Commissioner Abraham offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Kaler, that the reading of the Minutes for August 25th and September 1St, 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, Kaler, Watkins and Mayor Paxton (4). APPOINTMENT FOREST HILLS VILLAGE, INC BOARD OF DIRECTORS Mayor Paxton made the following appointment: "WHEREAS, subject to the approval of the Board of Commissioners, I hereby appoint W. G. "Bill" Holsapple, Jr. to the Forest Hills Village, Inc., Board. He will fill the remaining term of Robert Harriford, deceased. This term will expire November 4, 2013." Commissioner Kaler offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Watkins, that the Board of Commissioners approve the action of Mayor Paxton in appointing W. G. "Bill" Holsapple, Jr. as a member of the Forest Hills Village, Inc., Board. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Kaler, Watkins, and Mayor Paxton (4). PADUCAH PLANNING COMMISSION Mayor Paxton made the following reappointment: "WHEREAS, subject to the approval of the Board of Commissioners, I hereby reappoint Paul Feldsien, Jr., and Earl Tyler as SEPTEMBER 8, 2009 members of the Paducah Planning Commission. These terms will expire August 31, 2013." Commissioner Watkins offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Kaler, that the Board of Commissioners approve the action of Mayor Paxton in reappointing Paul Feldsien, Jr. and Earl Tyler as members of the Paducah Planning Commission. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Kaler, Watkins, and Mayor Paxton (4). MOTIONS R & F DOCUMENTS Commissioner Abraham offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Kaler, that the following documents be received and filed: DOCUMENTS 1. Contracts/Agreements: a) Real Estate Mortgage between City of Paducah and MichAL Holdings, LLC (2009-8-7599) b) Magic Ice USA, Inc. for Renewal of Seasonal Ice Rink Contract (2009-8- 7584) C) EntrePaducah for Specific Services (2009-8-7595) d) Paxton Park Golf Board for Golf Services (2009-8-7588) e) Pierce Manufacturing Company, Inc. for Heavy Duty Aerial Ladder Truck (2009-8-7597) fl Justice Assistance Edward Byrne Memorial Grant for Paducah Police and McCracken County Sheriff's Department (2009-8-7601) g) Ronald McDonald House Charities for Swimming Lessons for Children Living in Subsidized Housing (2009-8-7585) h) Kentucky Justice and Public Safety Cabinet for a Law Enforcement Service Fee Grant Award (2009-8-7586) i) Yeiser Art Center for Specific Services (2009-8-7592) j) Paducah -McCracken County Convention Center Corporation for Employee Logistical Support (2009-8-7604) k) Barkley Regional Airport for General Aviation and Air Carrier Services (2009-8-7587) 1) Greater Paducah Partners for Progress and Greater Paducah Economic Development Council for Specific Services (2009-8-7591) m) Paducah Area Transit System for Specific Services (2009-8-7594) 2. Paducah Water Financial Highlights for July, 2009 Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Kaler, Watkins, and Mayor Paxton (4). MUNICIPAL ORDERS PERSONNEL CHANGES Commissioner Kaler offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Watkins, that upon the recommendation of the City Manager, the Board of Commissioners of the City of Paducah order that the personnel changes on the following list be approved. (SEE MUNICIPAL ORDER BOOK) Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Kaler, Watkins and Mayor Paxton (4). 2009 BOATING INFRASTRUCTURE GRANT PROGRAM (BIG) APPLICATION Commissioner Watkins offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Kaler, that a Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICPAL ORDER REQUESTING THE KENTUCKY DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND WILDLIFE RESOURCES TO APPLY FOR A 2009 BOATING INFRASTRUCTURE MATCHING GRANT APPLICATION, ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH, SEEKING AN AMOUNT OF $1,000,000 WITH A CASH MATCH IN THE AMOUNT OF $300,000, FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A MARINA ON THE OHIO RIVER AS OUTLINED IN THE CITY OF PADUCAH' S RIVERFRONT REDEVELOPMENT PLAN," be adopted. SEPTEMBER 8, 2009 Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Kaler, Watkins and Mayor Paxton (4). M.O.#1479; BK 8; PG APPROPRIATION FOR CHANGED LOCATION OF SOFTBALL FIELD AT BROOKS PARK The requested additional funding of $30,000 was pulled from the agenda due to the decision made at a meeting today between members of the Brooks Stadium Commission, Parks Services Director Mark Thompson, City Engineer Rick Murphy, and Paducah Independent School Board Chairperson Danette Humphrey to keep the softball field at the original location designated in the Parks Master Plan. The City and School system will partner 50150 to construct the field. ORDINANCES — ADOPTION PURCHASE AREA DEVELOPMENT FUND GRANT ACCEPTANCE Commissioner Kaler offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Watkins, that the Board of Commissioners adopt 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. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Kaler, Watkins and Mayor Paxton (4). ORD.#2009-9-7607; BK 32; PG REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT WITH RIVERPORT FOR TENNESSEE RIVERBANK STABILIZATION PROJECT Commissioner Watkins offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Kaler, that the Board of Commissioners adopt 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 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. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Kaler, Watkins and Mayor Paxton (4). ORD.#2009-9-7608; BK 32; PG ORDINANCES — INTRODUCTION EXECUTE BUY-BACK AGREEMENT FOR THE FOUNTAIN AVENUE REVITALIZATION NEIGHBORHOOD PROGRAM Commissioner Abraham offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Kaler, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING URBAN RENEWAL AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AGENCY'S BUY-BACK OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1620 MONROE, PADUCAH, McCRACKEN COUNTY, KENTUCKY, FOR AND IN CONSIDERATION OF $154,791.00, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT DATED APRIL 17,2008." This ordinance is summarized as follows: The City of Paducah hereby formally approves of and the Urban Renewal and community Development Agency is hereby authorized to buy-back the property from the contractor for a purchase price equal to the stipulated cost of construction of $154,791.00. Further, the Urban Renewal and Community Development Agency is hereby authorized to enter into, execute, and accept delivery of a general warranty deed and any and all other documentation necessary to effectuate the buy-back of the property from the Contractor. SEPTEMBER 8, 2009 CITY MANAGER REPORT ❖ The Electric Plant Board is requesting the City Commission participate in a bus tour on October 7th of the Prairie State power plant in Illinois and the peak plant in Paducah. ❖ The City Manager requested an executive session to discuss possible economic development prospect investment. ❖ Rick Murphy, City Engineer, reported he received a phone call regarding a hole in the concrete ramp at the foot of Broadway going down to the riverfront. Looks like the soil has washed out from under the ramp. The hole is approximately 5' in diameter. He will investigate further and report back to the Commission. EXECUTIVE SESSION Commissioner Kaler offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Watkins, that the Board go into closed session for discussion of matters pertaining to the following topics: ❖ A specific proposal by a business entity where public discussion of the subject matter would jeopardize the location, retention, expansion or upgrading of a business entity, as permitted by KRS 61.810(1)(g). Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Kaler, Watkins, and Mayor Paxton (4). Upon motion the meeting adjourned. ADOPTED: September 22 , 2009 J&Mq-ywo� J3"d�- City Clerk