HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/08/09DECEMBER 8, 2009
At a Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners, held on Tuesday, December 8, 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).
RECOGNITION
TILGHMAN HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAM "STATE CHAMPIONS"
The Board of Commissioners recognized the Paducah Tilghman High School football team
for winning the Class 3A State Championship.
PRESENTATION
HOLIDAY PARADE WINNERS
Superintendent Laurie Blount of the Parks Services Department distributed the awards to the
winners for the Holiday Parade event that was held on December 5, 2009. There were 112
registered entries. Winners are as follows:
Drill Team
1 st — Mayfield Elementary Cheerleaders
Non -Float
1" — Paducah Parenting and Family Magazine
School Float
1" — Paducah Public School
2nd — Paducah Head Start/Preschool
3rd — KEA — Student Program
Religious Float
1St — Bellview Baptist
2nd — St. Paul Lutheran Church
3rd — Real Truth Matters
Themed Float
1s'— Easter Seals of West Kentucky
2nd — American Red Cross
3rd — Hot Shots
4th — Cub Scouts Pack 20
5th — Parkview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Band
Reidland
REQUEST FOR FUNDING FOR PADUCAH-MCCRACKEN COUNTY
CONVENTION CENTER STAFF TO MANAGE CONVENTION CENTER
FACILITIES
Convention Center Corporation Chairman Jim Sigler requested $75,000 from the City and
will be requesting the same amount from the County. These funds are necessary for
operating costs so the Convention and Expo Center can be run in a more efficient manner.
MINUTES
Commissioner Abraham offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Gault, that the reading
of the Minutes for the November 24th and December 1 st, 2009, meetings be waived and that
the minutes of said meetings prepared by the City Clerk be approved as written.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Kaler, Watkins and Mayor
Paxton (5).
APPOINTMENTS
CIVIL SERVICE BOARD
Mayor Paxton made the following reappointment: "WHEREAS, subject to the approval of
the Board of Commissioners, I hereby reappoint Rollie France and Peyton B. Cromwell as
members of the Board of Civil Service Commission, which terms shall expire December 9,
2012."
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Commissioner Gaultoffered motion, seconded by Commissioner Abraham, that the Board of
Commissioners approve the action of Mayor Paxton in reappointing Rollie France and
Peyton B. Cromwell as members of the Board of Civil Service Commission.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Kaler, Watkins and Mayor
Paxton (5).
BROOKS STADIUM COMMISSION
Mayor Paxton made the following reappointment: "WHEREAS, subject to the approval of
the Board of Commissioners, I hereby reappoint Dr. Frank Hideg and Greg McKeel as
members of the Brooks Stadium Commission. These terms will expire December 5, 2013."
Commissioner Kaler offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Watkins, that the Board of
Commissioners approve the recommendation of Mayor Paxton in reappointing Dr. Frank
Hideg and Greg McKeel as members of the Brooks Stadium Commission.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Kaler, Watkins and Mayor
Paxton (5).
FOREST HILLS BOARD
Mayor Paxton made the following reappointment: "WHEREAS, subject to the approval of
the Board of Commissioners, I hereby reappoint Brad Arterburn and George Sullivan to the
Forest Hills Village, Inc., Board. These terms will expire November 4, 2014."
Commissioner Watkins offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Kaler, that the Board of
Commissioners approve the action of Mayor Paxton in reappointing Brad Arterburn and
George Sullivan as members of the Forest Hills Village, Inc. Board.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Kaler, Watkins and Mayor
Paxton (5).
MOTIONS
R & F DOCUMENTS
Commissioner Abraham offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Gault, that the
following documents and bids be received and filed:
DOCUMENTS
1. Certificates of Insurance:
a) Comcast of Paducah Inc.
b) Harlyn Culp
C) Gulf Equipment Corporation
2. Contracts/Agreements:
a) Bluegrass Uniforms, Inc. for Purchase of Police Uniforms (2009-11-7628)
3. Paducah Uranium Plant Asset Utilization, Inc. Financial Statements for the Year
Ended June 30, 2009
BIDS
PARKS SERVICES DEPARTMENT
PAVILION
1. Chattanooga Tent Company
2. Arizon Structures
3. Mahaffey Fabric Structures
4. Pavilion Event Services/Universal
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Kaler, Watkins and Mayor
Paxton (5).
MUNICIPAL ORDERS
PERSONNEL CHANGES
Commissioner Gault offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Abraham, that upon the
recommendation of the City Manager, the Board of Commissioners of the City of Paducah
order that the personnel changes on the following list be approved.
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(SEE MUNICIPAL ORDER BOOK)
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Kaler, Watkins and Mayor
Paxton (5).
ACQUISITION OF RIGHT OF WAY AND/OR PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENTS
FOR THE OLIVET CHURCH ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
3300 OLIVET CHURCH ROAD
Commissioner Kaler offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Watkins, that a
Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO EXECUTE A DEED OF CONVEYANCE AND ALL DOCUMENTS
RELATING TO SAME FOR ACQUISITION OF PERMANENT RIGHT OF WAY
AND A PERMANENT PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT LOCATED AT 3300
OLIVET CHURCH ROAD FOR THE OLIVET CHURCH ROAD IMPROVEMENT
PROJECT, FOR AND IN CONSIDERATION OF $3,100.00," be adopted.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Kaler, Watkins
and Mayor Paxton (5). M.O.#1498; BK 8; PG
3330 OLIVET CHURCH ROAD
Commissioner Watkins offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Kaler, that a
Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO EXECUTE A DEED OF CONVEYANCE AND ALL DOCUMENTS
RELATING TO SAME FOR ACQUISITION OF PERMANENT RIGHT OF WAY
AND A PERMANENT PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT LOCATED AT 3330
OLIVET CHURCH ROAD FOR THE OLIVET CHURCH ROAD IMPROVEMENT
PROJECT, FOR AND IN CONSIDERATION OF $2,860.00," be adopted.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Kaler, Watkins
and Mayor Paxton (5). M.O.#1499; BK 8; PG
RENAISSANCE ON MAIN GRANT APPLICATION
Commissioner Abraham offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Gault, that a Municipal
Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A
GRANT APPLICATION AND ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY THROUGH THE
KENTUCKY DEPARTMENT FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT, RENAISSANCE ON MAIN
PROGRAM, FOR FUNDS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $20,000, FOR THE
PADUCAH RENAISSANCE ALLIANCE, STREETSCAPE KIOSK RENOVATION
PROJECT," be adopted.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Kaler, Watkins and Mayor
Paxton (5). M.O.#1500; BK 8; PG
2009 DEPT. OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT ENERGY GRANT APPLICATION
Commissioner Gault offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Abraham, that a
Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE AN ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND CONSERVATION BLOCK GRANT
APPLICATION AND ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY THROUGH THE KENTUCKY
DEPARTMENT FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT IN AN AMOUNT UP TO $50,000 FOR
THE VOLUNTEER -OPERATED RECYCLING DROP OFF CENTER," be adopted.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Kaler, Watkins and
Mayor Paxton (5). M.O11501; BK 8; PG
ORDINANCE -EMERGENCY
APPROVE REVISED LEASE FOR CREMATORIUM IN OAK GROVE
CEMETERY
Commissioner Gault offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Abraham, that the Board of
Commissioners introduce and adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO LEASE AND ALL
RELATED DOCUMENTS FOR THE CREMATORIUM AND CREMATION GARDEN
LOCATED IN OAK GROVE CEMETERY." This ordinance is summarized as follows:
That the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute an Amendment to Lease and all
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related documents with Evergreen Services of Paducah, LLC d/b/a Roth Funeral Chapel for
the crematorium and cremation garden located in Oak Grove Cemetery.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Kaler, Watkins and Mayor
Paxton (5). ORD.42009-12-7635; BK 32; PG
ORDINANCES — ADOPTION
AMEND RENAISSANC ORDINANCE TO DELETE ZONE BOARD TITLE AND
REFERENCE TO BARBEQUE ON THE RIVER
Commissioner Watkins offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Kaler, that the Board of
Commissioner adopt 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.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Kaler, Watkins and Mayor
Paxton (5). ORD.#2009-12-7636; BK 32; PG
ALLEY CLOSING — BLOCK 19 LD SANDERS ARCADIA SUBDIVISION
Commissioner Abraham offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Gault, that the Board of
Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE
CLOSING OF AN UNIMPROVED ALLEY LOCATED NORTH OF DAVIS AVENUE
BETWEEN SYCAMORE AND HICKORY STREETS." This ordinance is summarized as
follows: That the City of Paducah does hereby authorize the closing of an unimproved alley
located North of Davis Avenue between Sycamore and Hickory Streets, and further,
authorizes, empowers, and directs the Mayor to execute a quitclaim deed and all other
documents from the City to the property owners in or abutting the public ways to be closed.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Kaler, Watkins and Mayor
Paxton (5). ORD.#2009-12-7637; BK 32; PG
ORDINANCES — INTRODUCTION
Steve Doolittle, Executive Director, of the Paducah Renaissance Alliance, gave a report on
the Executive Inn of "How We Got Here at Last" —December 2009. The report covers the
Mayor and Commission's focus on "Tourism as Economic Development" for the last 8
years; the history and ownership of the Executive Inn and how it will benefit the City to buy
the hotel. (A copy of the powerpoint presentation is in the minute file.)
EX. INN
PURCHASE OF EXECUTIVE INN
Commissioner Abraham offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Gault, that the
Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE
AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING THE ACQUISITION OF ALL LEASEHOLD
RIGHTS, IMPROVEMENTS, AND PERSONALTY USED IN CONNECTION
WITH THE OPERATION OF THE HOTEL AND CONVENTION CENTER
FACILITIES KNOWN GENERALLY AS THE `EXECUTIVE INN" AND THE
SETTLEMENT OF ALL VALID LIENS AND UTILITIES ENCUMBERING THE
FACILITIES, FOR THE PUBLIC PURPOSE OF PROMOTING AND FOSTERING
TOURISM AND CONVENTION ACTIVITY." This ordinance is summarized as
follows: This Ordinance authorizes the City of Paducah, Kentucky, to purchase all
right, title and interest of Logan Asset Backed Fund, L.P., a Delaware limited
partnership ("Logan"), in the assets used in the operation of the hotel known as the
Executive Inn (the "Hotel") and the convention center known as the Julian M. Carroll
Convention Center, and the Paducah Expo Center (the "Convention Center") (the
Hotel and the Convention Center shall collectively be referred to as the "Facilities"),
located at 1 Executive Boulevard, Paducah, Kentucky 42001, including, without
limitation, the leases, licenses, permits, buildings, fixtures, improvements, equipment,
furnishings and other personal property used in connection with the operation of the
Facilities, for the purchase price of One Million Eight Hundred Thousand Dollars
($1,800,000.00). It is hereby found and determined that the acquisition is property to
be used for the public purposes of the City. Further, this Ordinance authorizes the
City of Paducah, Kentucky, to negotiate and settle, at a reduced amount, all valid
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liens and utilities encumbering the Assets and the Facilities upon such terms and
conditions and in such amounts as are acceptable to the City Manager.
ACQUISITION OF HOTEL PROPERTY FROM CONVENTION CENTER
CORPORATION
Commissioner Gault offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Abraham, that the
Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE
AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING THE ACQUISITION IN FEE OF THE REAL
PROPERTY FROM THE PADUCAH-MCCRACKEN COUNTY CONVENTION
CENTER CORPORATION USED IN CONNECTION WITH THE OPERATION
OF THE HOTEL FACILITY KNOWN GENERALLY AS THE "EXECUTIVE
INN", FOR THE PUBLIC PURPOSE OF PROMOTING AND FOSTERING
TOURISM AND CONVENTION ACTIVITY." This ordinance is summarized as
follows: This Ordinance authorizes the City of Paducah, Kentucky, to acquire in fee
from the CCC the real property used and occupied for the operation of the hotel
known as the Executive Inn (the "Hotel"), located at 1 Executive Boulevard,
Paducah, Kentucky 42001, for nominal consideration. It is hereby found and
determined that the acquisition is property to be used for the public purposes of the
City. Further, this Ordinance authorizes the City of Paducah, Kentucky, to terminate
the long-term leases currently held by the City, as tenant, and the CCC, as landlord,
for the use and operation of the Hotel and the Convention Center complex.
PURCHASE 5 CHEVROLET IMPALAS FROM STATE CONTRACT FOR POLICE
DEPARTMENT
Commissioner Gault offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Abraham, that the Board of
Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE
PURCHASE OF FIVE 2010 CHEVROLET IMPALAS FOR THE CITY OF PADUCAH'S
POLICE DEPARTMENT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A
CONTRACT FOR SAME". This ordinance is summarized as follows: That the Finance
Director is authorized to pay the total sum of $104,630.00 to Bachman Commercial for the
purchase of five 2010 Chevrolet Impalas for the City of Paducah's Police Department, and
authorizes the Mayor to execute a contract for same.
HUMANA PLAN MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT
Commissioner Kaler offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Watkins, that the Board of
Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO EXECUTE A PLAN MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
CITY OF PADUCAH, HUMANA INSURANCE COMPANY, AND HUMANADENTAL
INSURANCE COMPANY." This ordinance is summarized as follows: The Mayor is
hereby authorized to execute a Plan Management Agreement between the City of Paducah,
Humana Insurance Company, and HumanaDental Insurance Company for services as the
City's Third Party Administrator for health insurance administration. Said Agreement is
effective January 1, 2010.
HUMANA STOP LOSS AGREEMENT
Commissioner Watkins offered motion, seconded by Mayor Paxton, that the Board of
Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE
PREMIUM RATES FOR STOP LOSS INSURANCE COVERAGE WITH HUMANA
INSURANCE FOR THE GROUP HEALTH INSURANCE PLAN FOR THE CITY OF
PADUCAH, KENTUCKY AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A
CONTRACT FOR SAME." This ordinance is summarized as follows: That the City of
Paducah accepts the rates offered through Humana Insurance Company for Stop Loss
Insurance Coverage for the group health insurance plan for the City of Paducah, Kentucky.
Effective January 1, 2010, the stop loss premiums are as follows:
1) $150,000 deductible covering each covered person at a monthly rate of
$5.69 for employee only, $11.38 for employee and spouse, $10.81 for
employee and child(ren) and $18.20 for family; and
2) Aggregate stop loss insurance with Humana with a maximum City
liability of $2,367,129 of total claims combined at a monthly rate of
$18.51 for employee only, $37.02 for employee and spouse, $35.17 for
employee and child(ren) and $59.24 for family.
Further, the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute a contract with Humana Insurance
Company for the stop loss coverage.
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AUTHORIZE CONTRACT WITH GREG CARLTON CONSULTANT/PEEL AND
HOLLAND
Commissioner Abraham offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Gault, that the Board of
Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH PEEL & HOLLAND CONSULTING TO
PROVIDE CONSULTING SERVICES REGARDING THE CITY OF PADUCAH'S
HEALTH INSURANCE". This ordinance is summarized as follows: That the Mayor is
hereby authorized to execute a contract with Peel & Holland Consulting in the amount of
$60,000 for consulting services on issues pertaining to the administration of the City of
Paducah's health insurance for 2010. An additional fee of $200 per hour, subject to a
minimum retainer of $5,000.00 will be charged for services requested by the City or the
City's legal counsel.
SPORTS PARK:
ENVIRONMENTAL REPORT
Parks Services Director Mark Thompson along with Pat Hoagland of Brandstetter
Carroll reported that a wetland delineation and stream assessment was conducted by
5H Technologies, Inc., on the property that the City wants to purchase to develop a
sports park complex. The property is located on Sheehan Bridge Road and contains
approximately 165 acres. It was found that the soils are acceptable and 6+ acres are
wetlands. He thinks 13 soccer fields can be developed and 4 baseball/softball fields
on the property and approximately a 2 -mile perimeter trail.
ORDINANCE TO PURCHASE PROPERTY FOR SPORTS PARK
Commissioner Gault offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Abraham, that the
Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE
AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF 164.7482 ACRES OF
REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1105 SHEEHAN BRIDGE ROAD, PADUCAH,
MCCRACKEN COUNTY, KENTUCKY, FROM L. WAYNE LINDSEY AND
WIFE, LINDA LINDSEY, FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A PUBLIC PROJECT."
This ordinance is summarized as follows: This Ordinance authorizes the City of
Paducah, Kentucky, to purchase the real property located at 1105 Sheehan Bridge
Road, Paducah, McCracken County, Kentucky (the "Property"), for purposes of the
development of a public sports complex from L. Wayne Lindsey and wife, Linda
Lindsey, for the purchase price of Nine Hundred Thousand Dollars ($900,000.00).
PAVILION:
PAVILION BIDS & RECOMMENDATION
Mark Thompson gave his recommendation that after reviewing the bids received on
Monday, December 7, 2009, he recommends the City purchase the air dome structure.
The next step will be to bid the flooring and other amenities.
LEASE OR PURCHASE OF PAVILION
Commissioner Kaler offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Watkins, that the
Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE
ACCEPTING THE BID OF ARIZON STRUCTURES FOR THE PURCHASE OF
AN AIR DOME STRUCTURE PLUS INITIAL BREAKDOWN AND STORAGE
FOR THE PRIMARY USE OF THE AQS QUILT SHOW AND CONTEST EVENT,
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
Arizon Structures in the amount of $807,929.00, for the purchase and assembly of an
air dome structure, plus $6,300 for the initial breakdown and storage, for the primary
use of the AQS Quilt Show and Contest Event, and authorizes the Mayor to execute a j
contract for same.
CREDIT BUREAU SYSTEMS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INCENTIVE
Commissioner Watkins offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Kaler, that the Board of
Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
PADUCAH, KENTUCKY, APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
AMONG THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY, THE GREATER PADUCAH
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL, AND CREDIT BUREAU SYSTEMS, INC.,
WITH RESPECT TO A PUBLIC PROJECT; AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF
VARIOUS DOCUMENTS RELATED TO SUCH MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING." This ordinance is summarized as follows: The City hereby approves
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the Memorandum of Understanding among Credit Bureau, the City, and the GPEDC for the
Credit Bureau Expansion Project in the Information Age Park in Paducah, Kentucky;
authorizes a cash grant economic incentive of $120,000 to be paid in equal installments over
three years; and authorizes the Mayor to execute said Memorandum of Understanding and all
other documents necessary to complete the transaction.
CITY MANAGER REPORT
❖ Distributed updated calendar for events happening during the holiday season
❖ Paducah Tilghman High School Parade for the football team will be tomorrow at 3:15
p.m.
❖ Next Tuesday will tentatively be the last meeting of the year for 2009.
❖ Request executive session to discuss a pending lawsuit.
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:
❖ Proposed or pending litigation, as permitted by KRS 61.810(1)(c).
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Kaler, Watkins and Mayor
Paxton (5).
Upon motion the meeting adjourned.
ADOPTED: December 15, 2009
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