HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/01/09DECEMBER 1, 2009
At a Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners, held on Tuesday, December 1, 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, Gault, Kaler, Watkins and
Mayor Paxton (5).
PRESENTATION
Public Information Officer Pam Spencer introduced Jessie Ferren, a Paducah resident of
Ohio Street. Ms. Ferren's house caught on fire last night. Due to the smoke alarms that the
Fire Department installed through its free smoke alarm and installation program she says her
life was saved. She just wanted to say thank you and let the public know how important it is
to have smoke alarms installed and working in your home.
ORDINANCE — INTRODUCTION
RENAME ZONE BOARD TO PADUCAH RENAISSANCE ALLIANCE AND
RELINQUISH MANAGEMENT DUTIES OF BARBEQUE ON THE RIVER EVENT
Commissioner Abraham offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Gault, that the Board of
Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
PADUCAH, KENTUCKY, AMENDING DIVISION 15, "ZONE BOARD OF PADUCAH",
OF CHAPTER 2, "ADMINISTRATION" OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE
CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY". This ordinance is summarized as follows: Amending
the ordinance which created the Zone Board of Paducah to rename Zone Board to Paducah
Renaissance Alliance and to relinquish management duties of Barbeque on the River Event.
WORKSHOP
PAVILION UPDATE
Parks Services Director Mark Thompson reiterated the pavilion structure bids will be opened
on Monday, December 7th. The types of pavilions to be bid are air supported structure and a
tension fabric structure with frame support. Bidders were instructed to provide three pricing
options: 1) year to year lease; 2) 5 year lease with option to purchase and 3) complete
purchase. Once the bids are opened it will come before the Board for recommendation and
approval. Accessories, flooring and other amenities will be bid at a later date.
Commissioner Watkins asked that a cost comparison be completed for a permanent 50,000
square foot structure. Mr. Doolittle estimated that a 35,000 square ft. metal structure would
cost between $3.5 million to $4 million.
Also, Mr. Thompson reminded everyone of the parade on Saturday night at 5:00 p.m.
Former Parks employee Pat Earles and former Fire Chief Redell Benton are the grand
marshals.
MANAGER REPORT
The City Manager distributed a handout of events happening during the holiday season.
COMMISSIONER CONCERNS
Commissioner Gault had a meeting with the Mayor and Pastor Henderson to address
diversity issues. She mentioned the Board meeting on a Saturday with some of the African-
American pastors to help bring out issues into the community. She thinks it will be a good
way to find out what people are thinking and then decide what the next step will be.
Upon motion the meeting adjourned.
ADOPTED: December 8 2009
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