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Home My WebLink About12/07/99149 DECEMBER 7, 1999 At a Called Meeting of the Board of Commissioners, held in the Commission Chambers at City Hall at 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 7, 1999, Mayor Jones presided, and upon call of the roll by the City Clerk; the following answered to their names: Commissioners Paxton, Smith, Wrye and Mayor Jones (4). Commissioner Coleman was absent (1). MISCELLANEOUS Commissioner Smith reported on a recent fact-finding trip to Rising Sun, Indiana. River Fire Fighting Barge - A presentation was given by Lt. Tom Tarrants, a U.S. Coast Guard representative, and Assistant Fire Chief Terry Denton. RESOLUTIONS MARINE INDUSTRY RESOLUTION Mayor Jones offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith, that the Board of Commissioners adopt a resolution declaring the City's participation in the proposed Paducah Fire Barge Coalition. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Paxton, Smith, Wrye and Mayor Jones (4). FOUR RIVERS FINANCIAL SUPPORT Mayor Jones offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith, that the Board of commissioenrs adopt a resolution demonstrating their financial support by funding a $3 million bond issue for construction of the Four Rivers Center, utilizing the revenue from an increase in the local transient room tax. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Paxton, Smith, Wrye and Mayor Jones (4). R & F NOTICES Commissioner Paxton offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith, that the Notice of Called Meeting of the Board of Commissioners of the City of Paducah for 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 7, 1999, be received and filed. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Paxton, Smith, Wrye and Mayor Jones (4). MINUTES I move that the reading of the minutes for November 16 and 30 and December 1, 1999, be waived and that the minutes of said meeting(s) prepared by the City Clerk be approved as written. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Paxton, Smith, Wrye and Mayor Jones (5). APPOINTMENTS CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU Mayor Jones made the following appointments: "WHEREAS, subject to the approval of the Board of Commissioners, and jointly with the McCracken County Judge/Executive, I hereby reappoint Kim Rust and Jim Sigler as members of the Paducah -McCracken County Convention and Visitors Bureau; and WHEREAS, subject to the approval of the Board of Commissioners, and jointly with the McCracken County Judge/Executive, I hereby appoint Neil Ward to replace Kathy Moore, whose term has expired. These terms will expire December 31, 2002." Commissioner Smith offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Wrye, that the Board of Commissioners approve the action of Mayor Jones in reappointing Kim Rust and Jim Sigler and in appointing Neil Ward as members of the Paducah -McCracken County Convention and Visitors Bureau. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Paxton, Smith, Wrye and Mayor Jones (4). 150 DECEMBER 7, 1999 RIVER HERITAGE CENTER BOARD Mayor Jones made the following appointments: "WHEREAS, subject to the Board of Commissioners, I hereby make the following appointments to the River Heritage Center Board: Appoint Robert Petter, Jr. to fill the unexpired term of Paul L. Gresham, who has resigned. This term will expire June 30, 2000; Appoint Bruce L. Hahn to fill the unxpired term of Capt. Jeff Yates, who has resigned. This term will expire June 30, 2002." Commissioner Wrye offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith, that the Board of Commissioners approve the action of Mayor Jones in appointing Robert Petter Jr. and Bruce L. Hahn to the River Heritage Center Board. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Paxton, Smith, Wrye and Mayor Jones (4). STAFF INSTRUCTIONS RE FOUR RIVERS CENTER Commissioner Wrye offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith, that City staff be instructed to proceed with the purchase of all properties required for construction of the Four ✓ Rivers Center. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Paxton, Smith, Wrye and Mayor Jones (4). R & F DOCUMENTS Commissioner Paxton offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith, that the following documents be received and filed: ✓1. Certificate(s) of Insurance: a) Lanham Brothers General Contractor b) Lonnie Wiggins Concrete c) Tilford Contractors, Inc. & Buford Heating & Air ✓ 2. Right of Way Bond for DEB Concrete Performance Bond and Payment Bond for Eagle Properties & Construction, Inc. /4. Indemnifying Agreement between the City and Paducah McCracken County Joint Sewer Agency (Eng. Dept. 5. Agreement with McCracken County for the Regional Juvenile Detention Facility regarding Payroll Taxes (Finance Dept.) /6. Paducah Airport Corporation Financial Statements and Supplemental Information for Year Ended December 31, 1998 ✓7. Paducah -McCracken County Convention Center Corporation Financial Statements for Year Ended June 30, 1999 V/ 8. Revision 97-12A and 97-19A of the Paducah Police Department Policy and General Order Manual adopted by Municipal Order No. 822 Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Paxton, Smith, Wrye and Mayor Jones (4). 10 MUNICIPAL ORDERS PERSONNEL Commissioner Smith offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Wrye, that upon the recommendation of the City Manager, the Board of Commissioners of the City of Paducah orders the personnel changes on the attached list be approved. (SEE MUNICIPAL ORDER BOOK) DECEMBER 7, 1999 Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Paxton, Smith, Wrye and Mayor Jones (4). LOCAL RECORDS GRANT FOR CITY CLERK Commissioner Wrye offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith, that a Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY BETWEEN THE KENTUCKY ✓ DEPARTMENT FOR LIBRARIES AND ARCHIVES AND THE CITY OF PADUCAH FOR A LOCAL RECORDS PROGRAM GRANT", Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Paxton, Smith, Wrye and Mayor Jones (4). M.O. #821 BOOK 3, P. GRANT FOR RECREATIONAL TRAIL IN PECK ADDITION TO NOBLE PARK Commissioner Paxton offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith, that a Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY BETWEEN THE DEPARTMENT FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT, MATCHING TRAILS PROGRAM, AND THE CITY OF PADUCAH FOR A MATCHING GRANT FOR A RECREATIONAL TRAIL IN THE PECK ADDITION TO NOBLE PARK", be adopted. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Paxton, Smith, Wrye and Mayor Jones (4). M.O. #82t, BOOK 3, P. BLDG LETTER OF INTENT FOR FLOODWALL RESTORATION FUNDS Commissioner Paxton offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith, that a Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A LETTER OF INTENT TO SHARE COSTS FOR FLOODWALL RESTORATION", be adopted. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Paxton, Smith, Wrye and Mayor Jones (4). M.O4827, BOOK 3, P.16019 -- ORDINANCES - ADOPTION ACCEPT REAL ESTATE FROM J. LANE PECK Commissioner Smith offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Wrye, that the Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE GIFT OF REAL ESTATE KNOWN AS 2560 CAIRO ROAD, FROM RENTAL HOUSING, INC. AND J. LANE PECK, AND AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF SAID REAL ESTATE TO THE CITY OF PADUCAH". This ordinance is summarized as follows: Accepting the gift of real estate known as 2560 Cairo Road from Rental Housing, Inc. and J. Lane Peck, and authorizing the transfer of said real estate to the City of Paducah. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Paxton, Smith, Wrye and Mayor Jones (4). ORD.NO. 99-12-6142, BOOK 28, P �_3 FLOODWALL PUMP NO. 11 REPAIRS Commissioner Smith offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Wrye, that the Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE FINANCE DIRECTOR TO PAY THE SUM OF $15,500 TO HANNAN SUPPLY COMPANY FOR ELECTRICAL WORK AT FLOODWALL PUMP PLANT NO. 11". This ordinance is summarized as follows: Authorizing the Finance Director to pay the sum of $15,500 to Hannan Supply Company for electrical work required at Floodwall Pump Plant No. 11. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Paxton, Smith, Wrye and Mayor Jones (4). ORD.NO. 99-12-614*.- BOOK 28, P W&I rA 0 0,11ORDINANCE - INTRODUCTION FIRE DEPT. INTERACTIVE TV TRAINING EQUIPMENT Commissioner Wrye offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF INTERACTIVE TV TRAINING EQUIPMENT FOR THE FIRE DEPARTMENT, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR SAME". This ordinance is summarized as follows: Authorizing the City to pay the sum of $59,268.34 to Axxis, Inc. for purchase and installation of Interactive TV training equipment for the Fire Department, and authorizing the Mayor to execute a contract for same. J 152 DECEMBER 7, 1999 EXECUTIVE SESSION Commissioner Smith offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Wrye, 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) / 2. Proposed or pending litigation, as permitted by KRS ✓ 61.810(1)(c) Issues which might lead to the appointment, dismissal, or disciplining of an employee, as permitted by KRS 61.810(1)(f) Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Paxton, Smith, Wrye and Mayor Jones (4). At the conclusion of the executive session the Board reconvened in open session, whereupon the Mayor announced there was no further business. Upon motion the meeting adjourned. ADOPTED: January 11, 2000 e • , City Jerk Mayor WI