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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/20/09OCTOBER 20, 2009
At a Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners, held on Tuesday, October 20, 2009, at 5:30
p.m., Mayor Paxton presided, and upon call of the roll by the City Clerk, the following answered to
their names: Commissioners Abraham, Kaler, Watkins and Mayor Paxton (4). Commissioner Gault
was absent (1).
Commissioner Kaler talked about the Commissioners' neighborhood stroll in Wallace Park
Subdivision on Saturday. She said it was a very good event. Janice Cromwell, resident of Wallace
Park, called her to say thank you. One of the issues discussed during the event was the proposed
building of a bank bordered by Lone Oak Road, Alben Barkley Drive and Forrest Circle. The
neighborhood really enjoyed the Commissioners coming out to stroll their neighborhood.
PUBLIC HEARING
PROPERTY TAX
Mayor Paxton declared the Commission was going into a Public Hearing for Property Tax Levy. At
this time the public is welcome to make any comments regarding the property tax levy.
Jon Perkins, Finance Director, reported that the property tax levy in 1995 was almost $.44 per $100.
It started decreasing in 1997and has been steadily decreasing since that time. The rate has been at
$.25 per $100 since 2008 and Mr. Perkins and staff recommend that the rate stay the same. This will
be the third year it has held at $25 per $100.
Conrad Rayberg was upset that he was not given a handout of the material being explained to the
Commission. Mayor Paxton asked Adrienne Gleeson, Budget and Human Resources Administrator
in the Finance Department, to get a copy of the material and explain it to Mr. Rayberg and answer any
questions he may have.
There was no further comments from the public.
Mayor announced the Public Hearing was closed.
WORKSHOP
EXPENDABLE FUND BALANCE
Jon Perkins distributed a General Fuad Fund Balance report to the Board. He reported that the
expendable fund balance is $1,265,000. This amount is determined once the books are closed the
previous year. Should there be an.,amount over the legal mandate of a city retaining an 8% reserve
based on the current year's appropriations. The City is allowed to choose how to use it. The
following recommendations have been made: Put aside $510,000 in anticipation of the IAFF lawsuit
attorney cost and the Police and Fire Pension Fund. It is recommended that $176,000 be restored to
the Commission Contingency bringing the total to the original up to $300,000. $400,000 should be
set aside to be used if there is a settlement for the IAFF OT lawsuit. This leaves a balance of
$176,000. Mr. Perkins recommends the balance go to public safety such as police and fire. He has
asked the chiefs to review their original requests priorities, see if there are any changes, and then let
him know. Once this is done he will bring the recommendations back to the Board and ask for
approval. Mayor asked the Commission if they have any questions or comments to get with the City
Manager.
SIDEWALK PLAN STUDY
In 2008, the City Commission assigned the task of creating a comprehensive sidewalk plan for the
City to the Planning Department. Steve Ervin, Director of Planning, reported that the study is now
complete. Once the project started they decided to divide the study into two parts, "The
Comprehensive Sidewalk Plan" and the "Comprehensive Greenway Plan." The task was then
assigned to City Planner, Ben Petersen. Mr. Petersen gave a summary of the 2009 City of Paducah
Sidewalk Study. A copy of the study is in the minute file and is posted on the City's website. Once
the study has been reviewed and edited the Planning Department will ask the Commission to adopt
the study as part of the Comprehensive Plan for the City.
TREE PRESERVATION ORDINANCE
Steve Ervin gave a brief presentation on the above ordinance. The purpose of the ordinance is to
protect, preserve and promote the City of Paducah tree canopy. This ordinance applies to private
property within the City limits that is over 1 acre and the diameter of the tree is over 18". In the
ordinance it states that "no tree shall be cut or otherwise removed from any land that is to be
developed for new commercial or residential development in the City with out a tree removal permit".
Exemptions that apply to this plan include cemeteries, commercial nurseries, and residential lots less
than one acre. Mr. Ervin asked if the Commission had any revisions to the plan, if not he will move
forward with the ordinance and prepare it for Commission action.
OCTOBER 20, 2009
MUNICIPAL ORDER
TRANSFER FUNDS FROM COMMISSION CONTINGENCY TO SPORTS PARK
PROJECT ACCOUNT
Commissioner Abraham offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Gault, that a Municipal Order
entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE FINANCE
DIRECTOR TO TRANSFER $55,000.00 FROM THE COMMISSION CONTINGENCY
ACCOUNT TO THE SPORTS PARK MASTER PLAN PROJECT ACCOUNT FOR
PREPARATION OF A MASTER PLAN AND PROPERTY APPRAISAL FOR A SPORTS PARK
TO BE LOCATED ON SHEEHAN BRIDGE ROAD IN MCCRACKEN COUNTY," be adopted.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Kaler, Watkins and Mayor Paxton
(5). M.O.#1489; BK 8; PG
ORDINANCE — ADOPTION
PROPERTY TAX LEVY
Commissioner Gault offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Abraham, that the Board of
Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE FIXING THE LEVIES AND
RATES OF TAXATION ON ALL PROPERTY IN THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY,
SUBJECT TO TAXATION FOR MUNICIPAL PURPOSES AND FOR SCHOOL PURPOSES FOR
THE PERIOD FROM JULY 1, 2009, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2010, WITH THE PURPOSES OF
SAID TAXES HEREUNDER DEFINED."
PURPOSE RATE PER $100.00
General Fund of the City
Real Property $0.250
Personal Property $0.390
Motor Vehicles & watercraft $0.390
School Purposes
Paducah Junior College
Real Estate $0.018
Personal Property $0.018
Motor Vehicles & watercraft $0.031
The City of Paducah shall collect the following taxes for the Board of Education:
Paducah Independent School District
Real Property
Personal Property
Inventory
Total Tax Rate per $100 - real property
Total Tax Rate per $100 - personal property
Total Tax Rate per $100 — inventory
Total Tax Rate per $100 — motor vehicle & watercraft
$0.678
$0.678
$0.678
$0.946
$1.086
$0.678
$0.421
Property taxes levied herein shall be due and payable in the following manner:
In the case of tax bills which reflect an amount due of less than Five Hundred Dollars
($500.00), the payment shall be due on November 1, 2009, and shall be payable without
penalty and interest until November 30, 2009.
In the case of all other tax bills, payment shall be in accordance with the following
provisions:
■ The first half payment shall be due on November 1, 2009, and shall be payable
without penalty and interest until November 30, 2009.
■ The second half payment shall be due on February 1, 2010, and shall be payable
without penalty and interest until February 28, 2010.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Kaler, Watkins, and Mayor
Paxton (5). ORD.#2009-10-7615; BK 32; PG
ORDINANCES — INTRODUCTION
CONTRACT FOR SOCCER PARK MASTERPLAN
Commissioner Kaler offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Watkins, that the Board of
Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH BRANDSTETTER CARROLL, INC. FOR
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES ASSOCIATED WITH THE PROPERTY LOCATED ON SHEEHAN
OCTOBER 20, 2009
BRIDGE ROAD BEING CONSIDERED FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A SPORTS PARK".
This ordinance is summarized as follows: That the Mayor of the City of Paducah is hereby
authorized to execute an Agreement with Brandstetter Carroll, Inc., in the amount of $50,000.00 for
professional services to perform a site evaluation and master plan for the property located on Sheehan
Bridge Road being considered for the development of a Sports Park.
APPROVE SOLE SOURCE PURCHASE OF TASERS FOR POLICE DEPARTMENT
Commissioner Watkins offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Kaler, that the Board of
Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE
FINANCE DIRECTOR TO PAY FOR THE SOLE SOURCE PURCHASE OF TASERS AND
ACCESSORIES FOR THE PADUCAH POLICE DEPARTMENT AND AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR SAME." This ordinance is summarized as follows:
That the City of Paducah hereby authorizes the Finance Director to make payment to TASER
International, in the amount of $43,337.06, for purchase of 50 tasers along with holsters, batteries,
and cartridges for use by the Paducah Police Department, and authorizes the Mayor to execute a
contract for same. Funds received from the Justice Assistance Recovery Grant will be used for the
purchase.
CITY MANAGER REPORT
❖ Calendar Items
❖ Rick Murphy along with Kathleen Lake, associate of JJR gave a status update for the
Riverfront Development Project. The finding of mussels nearly a year ago in the Ohio River
has held up the project. Lake says a biological assessment and environmental assessment will be
submitted October 31. The next step is for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife to issue a biological
opinion regarding the mitigation of the mussels. Murphy and Lake expect the removal of the
mussels to begin next summer in addition to the initial construction of the expansion of Schultz
Park. The engineering design is also being finalized for the riverfront area that includes the
expansion of Schultz Park and the construction of a transient dock and floating marina services
building.
❖ Personnel Actions — No discussion
❖ City Manager requested an executive session for possible property acquisition and three
economic development opportunities.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Commissioner Abraham offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Gault, that the Board go into
closed session for discussion of matters pertaining to the following topics:
❖ Future sale or acquisition of a specific parcel(s) of real estate, as permitted by KRS
61.810(1)(b).
❖ 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, Commissioner Abraham, Gault, Kaler, Watkins. and Mayor Paxton
(5).
Upon motion the meeting adjourned.
ADOPTED: October 27 , 2009
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