HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/06/09OCTOBER 6, 2009
At a Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners, held on Tuesday, October 6, 2009, at
5:30 p.m., Mayor Paxton presided, and upon call of the roll by the Assistant City Clerk, the
following answered to their names: Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Kaler, Watkins and
Mayor Paxton (5).
SWEAR IN MAYOR PAXTON AS 2ND VICE PRESIDENT TO THE KENTUCKY
LEAGUE OF CITIES (KLC) EXECUTIVE BOARD
Representative Mike Cherry attended the meeting to preside over the swearing in of Mayor
Paxton as the 2nd Vice President to the KLC Executive Board. Mike Miller, Jackson,
Kentucky Mayor and current KLC President, Temple Juett, KLC General Counsel, and Neil
Hackworth, KLC Chief Operating Officer were also in attendance. Mr. Miller thanked Mayor
Paxton for accepting to serve in this position.
Mayor Paxton and City Manager, Jim Zumwalt, congratulated Rick Murphy, City
Engineer/Public Works Director for being selected as the KLC Employee of the Year. Mr.
Zumwalt nominated Mr. Murphy for this award. Both spoke very highly of Rick and
acknowledged his willingness to take on more responsibilities in light of the budget tightening
and employee lay-offs this year. Rick stated he was honored to receive this award.
Mayor Paxton then made a few comments regarding HARC's decision to overturn Planning
Director, Steve Ervin's, opinion that would allow Greyhound Bus Service to move into an
office inside the PATS building. He said there were no winners in this cause and has
appointed Steve to represent the City during meetings with all parties to turn this situation
from a negative to a positive. The Mayor stated he has Steve looking into a couple of options
that would hopefully resolve this issue.
SUSPEND ORDER OF BUSINESS
Mayor Paxton offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Gault, that the rules for conducting
City Commission Meetings be suspended insofar as they are in conflict with the printed
agenda for this meeting; otherwise, the rules are to remain in full force and effect.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Kaler, Watkins, and Mayor
Paxton (5).
WORKSHOP
DISCUSSION OF SOCW 'COMPLEX DECISION
Mark Thompson, Parks Services Director, gave a brief overview of the sports park
information presented at the September 1, 2009 Commission Workshop and recommended
that the City purchase the property on Sheehan Bridge Road in McCracken County. He also
recommended a site plan be developed for the property. After discussion among the
Commission, the Mayor directed Mr. Thompson to have the property appraised again and to
bring a contract before the Commission for the development of a schedule and Master Plan.
ORDINANCE — ADOPTION
RENAISSANCE WEBSITE DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT CONTRACT
Commissioner Abraham offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Gault, that the Board of
Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE
PROPOSAL OF 1187 CREATIVE, LLC FOR THE IDENTITY PACKAGE & WEBSITE
DESIGN, DEVELOPMENT, AND HOSTING SERVICES FOR PADUCAH
RENAISSANCE ALLIANCE, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A
CONTRACT FOR SAME." This ordinance is summarized as follows: That the City of
Paducah accepts the proposal of 1187 Creative, LLC in an amount not to exceed $51,150.00,
for the Identity Package & Website Design, Development and Hosting services for the
Paducah Renaissance Alliance, and authorizing the Mayor to execute a contract for same.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Kaler, Watkins, and Mayor
Paxton (5). ORD.#2009-10-7610; BK 32; PG
ORDINANCE — INTRODUCTION
SEAMEN'S CHURCH, RIVER HERITAGE ROOF AND BUILDING REPAIRS
Commissioner Gault offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Abraham, that the Board of
Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE BID
OCTOBER 6, 2009
OF ATLAS ROOFING CONTRACTORS, INC. FOR REPAIRS OF THE ROOF ON THE
BUILDINGS LOCATED AT 117 AND 129 SOUTH WATER STREET, AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR SAME." This
ordinance is summarized as follows: That the City of Paducah accepts the bid of Atlas
Roofing in the amount of $39,500.00 for the miscellaneous roof, flashing, and masonry
repairs on the buildings located at 117 and 129 South Water Street and authorizing the Mayor
to execute a contract for same.
CITY MANAGER REPORT
❖ Fountain Avenue 2" Annual Fall Festival, October 8, 2009, 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
❖ 2"d Saturday in LowerTown, October 10, 2009 — Paducah Renaissance Authority and
many galleries and businesses will donate 10% of sales from that day to the Susan G.
Komen Breast Cancer Research fund. Event begins at noon.
❖ Bikes on Broadway— Sunday, October 11, 2009, 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
❖ Personnel Actions—No discussion
❖ City Manager requested an executive session to discuss possible litigation.
Both Commissioner's Abraham and Watkins left the meeting at this time to attend a
Carson Center event.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Commissioner Kaler offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Gault, that the Board go into
closed session for discussion of matters pertaining to the following topic:
❖ Proposed or pending litigation, as permitted by KRS 61.810(1)(c).
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Gault, Kaler, and Mayor Paxton (3).
Upon motion the meeting adjourned.
ADOPTED: October 13 , 2009
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Assistant City Clerk