HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/06/10APRIL 6, 2010
At a Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners, held on Tuesday, April 6, 2010, 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).
ORDINANCES — ADOPTION
SEVERANCE PACKAGE PAYOUT — JAMES ZUMWALT
Commissioner Abraham offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Gault, that the Board of
Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND
DIRECTING THE FINANCE DIRECTOR OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH TO MAKE
PAYMENT FOR THE SEVERANCE PACKAGE FOR THE FORMER CITY MANAGER
JAMES W. ZUMWALT." This ordinance is summarized as follows: That the City of
Paducah authorizes and directs the Finance Director to make payment for the severance
package to former City Manager, James W. Zumwalt in the amount totaling $81,070.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Kaler, Watkins, and
Mayor Paxton (5). ORD.#2010-4-7666; BK 32
CONSULTANT CONTRACT FOR EXECUTIVE SEARCH FIRM TO HIRE CITY
MANAGER
Commissioner Gault offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Abraham, that the Board of
Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
PADUCAH, KENTUCKY ACCEPTING THE PROPOSAL OF THE MERCER GROUP,
INC., TO ASSIST THE CITY WITH RECRUITING SERVICES FOR SELECTION OF A
CITY MANAGER AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE ALL
DOCUMENTS RELATED TO SAME." This ordinance is summarized as follows: That the
City of Paducah accepts the proposal submitted by Mercer Group, Inc., for services to assist
the City of Paducah with recruiting and selecting a City Manager. Services will be provided
in an amount not to exceed $23,500. Further, the City authorizes the Mayor to execute all
documents necessary for the hiring of the firm.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Kaler, Watkins, and
Mayor Paxton (5). ORD.#2010-4-7667; BK 32
WORKSHOP
PRESENTATION BY AGENCIES AND ORGANIZATIONS FOR FY2011 FUNDING
CONSIDERATION
Mayor Paxton made a few comments prior to the presentations. Mentioned that everyone is
aware of the current economic situation and that all levels of government are lacking
revenue. The Commission is cognizant that many agencies are struggling and in need of
financial assistance. No promises of funding to any agency will be made at this time. The
City will hold its annual budget review at the end of May and make funding decisions at that
time.
The Mayor stated that hopefully allowing the organizations to make short presentations at the
televised City Commission meeting allows for the community to learn about the various
agencies in the city and how the public can help them.
Each agency will be given five minutes to make their presentations. The Commission will
not make any comments or ask questions.
Agencies making presentations:
PADUCAH CONCERT BAND — Douglas Van Fleet - $4,900.00
MCCRACKEN COUNTY DES RESCUE SQUAD — Paul Carter — $20,000.00
UPPER TOWN HERITAGE FOUNDATION, INC. (THE HOTEL METROPOLITAN) — Betty
Dobson - $10,000.00
MCCRACKEN COUNTY COMMUNITY CAREER ENDOWMENT, INC. — Don Mitchell -
$10,000.00
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PADUCAH COOPERATIVE MINISTRY — Heidi Suhrheinrich - $3,600.00
THE NATIONAL QUILT MUSEUM — Caryl Bryer Fallert - $30,000.00
CHILD WATCH CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY CENTER, INC. — Lois G. Smith - $24,369.23
RIVER DISCOVERY CENTER — Ken Wheeler - $2,500.00
OSCAR CROSS BOYS & GIRLS CLUB — Allen Treece - $15,000.00
MIDTOWN ALLIANCE OF NEIGHBORS — Sharon Poat - $25,000.00
WEST KENTUCKY COMMUNITY & TECHNICAL COLLEGE PROJECT EXCEL — Jipaum
Askew -Robinson - $5,000.00
GREATER PADUCAH SUSTAINABILITY PROJECT, INC. — Merle Paschedag - $31,000.00
BROOKS STADIUM COMMISSION — Dr. Frank Hideg - $22,500.00
ENTREPADUCAH —Terry Reeves - $100,000.00
UNITED WAY OF PADUCAH-MCCRACKEN COUNTY — Ashley Wright - $2,000.00
NOBLE PARK YOUTH BASEBALL/SOFTBALL ASSOCIATION — Danette Humphrey -
$5,000.00
PRESENTER TOTAL: $314,769.23
CITY MANAGER REPORT - Interim City Manager Jon Perkins
➢ Personnel Actions — no discussion
➢ Paducah's Annual Spring Clean -Up Day — April 10, 2010 7:00 a.m. — 2:00,p.m.
➢ Distributed the Tour Schedule for Jim Mercer — April 7 & 8 (Consultant assisting
with City Manager search)
➢ Calendar Items
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
Commission Kaler asked all residents of Paducah to get their yards in shape and complete
other sprucing up in preparation for the many visitors that will be coming to Paducah at the
end of the month (Quilt Show).
Upon motion the meeting adjourned.
ADOPTED: April 13 , 2010
Assistant City Clerk