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October 16, 2001
At a Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners, held in the Commission Chambers
at City Hall, at 5:00 p.m., October 16, 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).
ORDINANCE INTRODUCTION
FOUR RIVERS LEASE AND AGREEMENT
Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Montgomery,
that the Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A LEASE AND
CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PADUCAH AND FOUR
RIVERS CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS INC.". This ordinance is
summarized as follows: Authorizing and directing the Mayor to execute a Lease and
Construction Agreement between the City of Paducah and Four Rivers Center for the
Performing Arts Inc.
PERSONNEL POLICY FOR EMPLOYEES CALLED TO ACTIVE MILITARY
DUTY
The Board decided that the City will continue health insurance for employees called to
active military duty. Mayor Paxton will consult with Judge Orazine and put this policy
into action if the Judge agrees (so the City and County will have a uniform policy).
HIRE POLICE OFFICER CANDIDATES
The following four police officer candidates for hire were voted on individually, in
alphabetical order, called for vote by the City Clerk as follows:
?' Alvin Hodge, Lost on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham and Coleman (2);
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nays, Commissioners Montgomery, Smith and Mayor Paxton (3 .
Chad M. Kaylor, Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham,
Montgomery, Smith and Mayor Paxton (4). Commissioner Coleman.abstained (1).
Wesley A. Kimbler, Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham,
Montgomery, Smith and Mayor Paxton (4). Commissioner Coleman abstained (1).
Michael R. Wentworth, Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham,
Montgomery, Smith and Mayor Paxton (4). Commissioner Coleman abstained (1).
Result: The following three (3) candidates were hired:
Chad M. Kaylor
Wesley A. Kimbler
Michael R. Wentworth.
COMMISSION REVIEW OF DISCHARGE OF PROBATIONARY POLICE
OFFICER CHARLES FARRIS
Mayor Paxton asked Officer Farris if he wanted his hearing held in open or closed
session. Officer Farris asked for closed session.
�EXECUTIVE SESSION
Commissioner Montgomery offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith, that the
Board to 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).
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Montgomery, Smith and
Mayor Paxton (4). Commissioner Coleman voted nay (1).
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At the conclusion of the executive session the Board reconvened in open session,
whereupon the Mayor called the meeting back to order.
MOTION TO REINSTATE OFFICER FARRIS
Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Abraham, that the
Board of Commissioners restore Officer Farris to active duty as a police officer. Lost on
call of the roll, yeas, Commissioner Coleman (1). Nays, Commissioners Abraham,
Montgomery, Smith and Mayor Paxton (4).
TERMINATE OFFICER CHARLES FARRIS�i
Commissioner Montgomery offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith, that
Officer Charles Farris be terminated from employment with the City of Paducah, Police
Department, effective September 27, 2001. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas,
Commissioners Abraham, Montgomery, Smith and Mayor Paxton (4). Nays,
Commissioner Coleman (1).
NFPA 1710 DISCUSSION
Ron Alston introduced Bruce Roberts, Kentucky IAFF President, who addressed the
JCommission and recommended reversal of the Commission's motion on June 26, 2001,
opposing NEPA 1710 Standards. Following Commission discussion, Mayor Paxton told
Mr. Roberts the Commission will look at this program.
ADOPTED: October 23, 2001
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