HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/15/09SEPTEMBER 15, 2009
At a Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners, held on Tuesday, September 15, 2009,
at 5:30 p.m., Mayor ProTem Kaler presided, and upon call of the roll by the City Clerk, the
following answered to their names: Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Watkins, and Mayor
ProTem Kaler (4). Mayor Paxton was absent (1).
BBQ ON THE RIVER UPDATE
David Boggs thanked the Commissioner for their support and thanked the Engineering/Public
Works Department for their help. The event will be held September 24-26. Two big changes
this year. First, there will be a fundraising event on Wednesday at 5:07 p.m. called
"PorkStock". There will be several bands playing. It will be similar to "Woodstock". The
second change will be the addition of satellite parking at Carson Park. Buses will run
Thursday and Friday --4:00 to 11:00 p.m. and on Saturday --9:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. The
shuttle service is free.
BBQ on the River event planners will start a new program called P.I.G.S. Make It Possible
(Paducah's Incredible Generous Spirit). It will be similar to a fan club.
WORKSHOP
PARKS SERVICES
Parks Services Director Mark Thompson introduced Pat Hoagland from Brandstetter Carroll.
PARKS MASTERPLAN UPDATE
Brandsttetter Carroll is the firm that assisted the City in the development of the Parks and
Recreation Master Plan. The City has asked Brandstetter Carroll to assist in updating the site
plans that were included in the Plan due to several projects being completed and changing
priorities of the community. Mr. Hoagland summarized the improvements proposed to the
parks. A copy of the "Site Plan Descriptions" is in the minute file. Mr. Thompson will be
bringing the changes back for the Commission to adopt as amendments to the plan.
NOBLE PARK ROADWAY & PARKING LOT RENOVATIONS PLAN
Having the parking lot and a portion of the park road approaches between the pool and the
lake resurfaced was a top priority for this year. Other City boards also support it. It is
planned forbid in January 2010. Engineer's estimate is within the order of magnitude of the
budget.
GREENWAY TRAIL
Mr. Hoagland showed in detail where the west entrance will be to the Greenway Trail
behind the Smoke Shop on 8th Street. East entrance will be at Campbell Street. There
will be a rest area, restrooms and trailside shelters along the trail. The contract for the
construction of the trail is scheduled for bid in November.
NOTE: HOLE IN RIVERFRONT PAVEMENT AT FOOT OF BROADWAY
City Engineer Rick Murphy reported that the pipe under the pavement has failed or
collapsed. The repairs will start after the BBQ on the River event.
HEALTH INSURANCE RENEWAL PRESENTATION
Finance Director Jon Perkins and Greg Carlton, Consultant with Peel & Holland, gave
the Health Insurance presentation. Mr. Carlton reported that so far this has been a good
year. The following topics were reviewed: Plan Cash Flow, Preliminary Renewal
Financial Update, Plan & Rate Recommendations 2010, and Additional Improvements.
His rate recommendations include no change to the employee cost share, accept Humana
ASO as proposed, apply CPI October if Negative CPI—hold employee rates unchanged.
For specific details a copy of the presentation is in the minute file.
CITY MANAGER REPORT
Personnel Changes — no discussion
Rick Murphy — Ice Storm Funding Update
❖ Total Amount Submitted to FEMA for Reimbursement $3,482,911.57
Total of 23 Project Worksheets
❖ Reimbursement Received on 9-14-09 $2,550,919.63
❖ Remainder amount $931,991.94
❖ Total Amount Submitted to FEMA for Reimbursement $3,482,911.57
Total of 23 Project Worksheets
❖ FEMA Category "A" — Debris Removal Total
❖ 100% Reimbursement $2,928,008.36
SEPTEMBER 15, 2009
❖ Remainder Categories "B" - "G"
Total Amount $554,903.21
❖ City Responsible for 13% of Remainder
Categories `B" - "G" Total Amount $72,137.42
Mr. Murphy thanked Angela Weeks for her diligence and hard work for her record keeping
from all the departments' reports relating to the ice storm. She remained in contact with the
state FEMA administration to ensure the City's reimbursement.
Upon motion the meeting adjourned.
ADOPTED: October 13 2009
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