HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/25/10MAY 25, 2010
At a Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners, held on Tuesday, May 25, 2010, 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).
PUBLIC HEARING: EXPENDITURE OF MUNCIPAL AID FUNDS
Mayor Paxton announced public hearing was open for discussion of expenditure of municipal
aid funds. Rick Murphy, City Engineer, was present to answer any questions. No questions
were asked.
Mayor Paxton closed the public hearing.
MINUTES
Commissioner Abraham offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Gault, that the reading
of the Minutes for the May 11th, 2010 meeting be waived and that the Minutes of said
meeting 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).
MOTIONS
R & F DOCUMENTS
Commissioner Gault offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Abraham, that the
following documents and bids be received and filed:
DOCUMENTS
1. Contracts/Agreements:
a) Peck Flannery Gream Warren, Inc. for Design and Construction of a new Fire
Department Headquarters Building (2010-5-7676)
2. Deed:
a) Closing of Bough Street (2010-4-7669)
3. Cancellation Notice of the Regular Meeting Scheduled for May 18, 2010 for the
Board of Commissioners of the City of Paducah
BID
ENGINEERING -PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
NOBLE PARK PARKING LOT RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT
1. Central Paving Company of Paducah *
2. Jim Smith Construction Company, LLC
3. Wilkins Construction Company, Inc.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Kaler, Watkins and Mayor
Paxton (5).
MUNICIPAL ORDERS
PERSONNEL CHANGES
Commissioner Kaler offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Watkins, that upon the
recommendation of the Interim City Manager, the Board of Commissioners of the City of
Paducah order that the personnel changes on the attached list be approved.
(SEE MUNICIPAL ORDER BOOK)
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Kaler, Watkins and Mayor
Paxton (5).
AMEND POSITION AND PAY SCHEDULE AND TABLE 3 PAY RANGES
Commissioner Watkins offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Kaler, that a Municipal
Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER AMENDING SECTION C OF THE POSITION
AND PAY SCHEDULE AND TABLE 3 PAY RANGES FOR THE EMPLOYEES OF THE
CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY TO CREATE THE POSITION OF GIS SPECIALIST
IN THE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT," be adopted.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Kaler, Watkins and Mayor
Paxton (5). M.O.#1544; BK 8
MAY 25, 2010
2010 HOMELAND SECURITY RADIO GRANT APPLICATION
Commissioner Abraham offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Gault, that a Municipal
Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR, IN
PARTNERSHIP WITH THE MCCRACKEN COUNTY FISCAL COURT, TO EXECUTE
AN APPLICATION AND ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY THROUGH THE
KENTUCKY OFFICE OF HOMELAND SECURITY, IN AN AMOUNT UP TO $300,000
FOR THE PURCHASE OF RADIOS FOR USE BY ALL CITY AND COUNTY FIRST
RESPONSE AGENCIES," be adopted.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Kaler, Watkins and Mayor
Paxton (5). M.O.#1545; BK 8
2010 HOMELAND SECURITY MOBILE DATA COMPUTER GRANT
APPLICATION
Commissioner Gault offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Abraham, that a Municipal
Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR, IN
PARTNERSHIP WITH THE MCCRACKEN COUNTY FISCAL COURT, TO EXECUTE
AN APPLICATION AND ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY THROUGH THE
KENTUCKY OFFICE OF HOMELAND SECURITY, IN AN AMOUNT UP TO $300,000
FOR THE PURCHASE OF MOBILE DATA COMPUTERS FOR USE BY ALL CITY
AND COUNTY FIRST RESPONSE AGENCIES," be adopted.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Kaler, Watkins and Mayor
Paxton (5). M.O.#1546; BK 8
2010 ASSISTANCE TO FIREFIGHTERS GRANT APPLICATION
Commissioner Kaler offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Watkins, that a Municipal
Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A
2010 ASSISTANCE TO FIREFIGHTERS MATCHING GRANT APPLICATION AND
ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY THROUGH THE DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
SECURITY, FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY, IN THE AMOUNT
OF $382,500.00, TO BE USED FOR THE PADUCAH FIRE DEPARTMENT," be adopted.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Kaler, Watkins and Mayor
Paxton (5). M.O.#1547; BK 8
2010 EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ACCOUNTABILITY GRANT
PROGRAM APPLICATION
Commissioner Watkins offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Kaler, that a Municipal
Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER APPROVING THE EXECUTION OF AN ON-
LINE GRANT APPLICATION TO OBTAIN A 2010 EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL
GRANT, THROUGH THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, IN THE AMOUNT OF
$32,586, TO BE USED BY THE PADUCAH POLICE DEPARTMENT." This ordinance is
summarized as follows: That the City of Paducah hereby approves the execution of an on-
line grant application to obtain a 2010 Edward Byrne Memorial Grant through the U.S.
Department of Justice, in the amount of $32,586 to be used by the Paducah Police
Department for the purchase of various support materials and equipment. This grant does not
require a local cash match.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Kaler, Watkins and Mayor
Paxton (5). M.O.#1548; BK 8
2010 PADUCAH BOMB SQUAD HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT APPLICATION.
Commissioner Abraham offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Gault, that a Municipal
Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A /
REIMBURSABLE GRANT APPLICATION AND ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY
THROUGH THE KENTUCKY OFFICE OF HOMELAND SECURITY FOR FUNDS IN
AN AMOUNT UP TO $450,000, FOR THE PADUCAH BOMB SQUAD CAPACITY
ENHANCEMENT PROJECT," be adopted.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Kaler, Watkins and Mayor
Paxton (5). M.O.#1549; BK 8
MAY 25, 2010
2010 U.S. BULLETPROOF VEST PARTNERSHIP GRANT APPLICATION
Commissioner Gault offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Abraham, that a Municipal
Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE
AN APPLICATION AND ALL DOCUMENTS RELATING TO SAME FOR A 2010 U.S.
BULLETRPOOF VEST PARTNERSHIP REIMBRUSEMENT GRANT AWARD FROM
THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FOR ASSISTANCE WITH THE PURCHASE OF
BODY ARMOR TO BE USED BY THE CITY OF PADUCAH'S POLICE
DEPARTMENT," be adopted.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Kaler, Watkins and Mayor
Paxton (5). M.O.#1550; BK 8
ORDINANCES — ADOPTION
PURCHASE OF PORTABLE RESTROOMS
Commissioner Kaler offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Watkins, that the Board of
Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE
FINANCE DIRECTOR TO PAY FOR THE SOLE SOURCE PURCHASE OF PORTABLE
RESTROOM TRAILERS FOR USE BY THE CITY OF PADUCAH." This ordinance is
summarized as follows: That the City of Paducah hereby authorizes the Finance Director to
make payment to Wells Cargo C.O.G., in the amount of $171,821.45, for purchase of three
self -lowering or kneeling model portable restroom trailers with one being ADA accessible.
TABLE ABOVE ORDINANCE
Commissioner Watkins offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Kaler, that the ordinance
introduced on May 11, 2010, entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE FINANCE
DIRECTOR TO PAY FOR THE SOLE SOURCE PURCHASE OF PORTABLE
RESTROOM TRAILERS FOR USE BY THE CITY OF PADUCAH, " and summarized as
follows: That the City of Paducah hereby authorizes the Finance Director to make payment
to Wells Cargo C.O.G., in the amount of $171,821.45, for purchase of three self -lowering or
kneeling model portable restroom trailers with one being ADA accessible, be tabled.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Kaler, Watkins and Mayor
Paxton (5).
APPROVE PAYMENT FOR SECURITY AT EX. INN
Commissioner Abraham offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Gault, that the Board of
Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE
FINANCE DIRECTOR TO PAY FOR SECURITY SERVICES AT THE EXECUTIVE
INN." This ordinance is summarized as follows: That the City of Paducah hereby authorizes
the Finance Director to make payment to Event Security, in an amount not to exceed
$45,000, for security services at the Executive Inn.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Kaler, Watkins and Mayor
Paxton (5). ORD.#2010-5-7681; BK 32
APPROVE CONTRACT W/CVB FOR 2010 QUILT SHOW
Commissioner Gault offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Abraham, that the Board of
Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH THE PADUCAH-MCCRACKEN
COUNTY CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU FOR SPECIFIC SERVICES." This
ordinance is summarized as follows: The Mayor is hereby authorized to execute a contract
with the Paducah -McCracken County Convention and Visitors Bureau in the amount of
$25,000 as a match for a state tourism grant. This contract shall expire June 30, 2010.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Kaler, Watkins and Mayor
Paxton (5). ORD.#2010-5-7682; BK 32
AGREEMENT FOR MUNICIPAL AID FUNDS FOR MAINTENANCE,
RECONSTRUCTION, OR CONSTRUCTION OF CITY STREETS
Commissioner Kaler offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Watkins, that the Board of
Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE COMMONWEALTH OF
KENTUCKY, TRANSPORTATION CABINET, DEPARTMENT OF RURAL AND
MUNICIPAL AID AND THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY, FOR ACCEPTANCE
OF MUNICIPAL AID FUNDS." This ordinance is summarized as follows: The Mayor is
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hereby authorized to execute a contract between the Commonwealth of Kentucky,
Transportation Cabinet, Department of Rural and Municipal Aid, and the City of Paducah,
Kentucky, for acceptance of Municipal Aid Funds for maintenance, reconstruction, or
construction of City streets within the City limits for fiscal year 2010-2011.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Kaler, Watkins and Mayor
Paxton (5). ORD.#2010-5-7683; BK 32
ORDINANCES — INTRODUCTION
CONTRACT WITH PECK FLANNERY GREAM WARREN FOR PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES RELATED TO THE LIQUIDIATION AND DEMOLITION OF THE
EXECTUIVE INN
Commissioner Watkins offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Kaler, that the Board of
Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH PECK, FLANNERY, GREAM,
WARREN, INC., FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES ASSOCIATED WITH THE
LIQUIDATION AND DEMOLITION OF THE EXECUTIVE INN." This ordinance is
summarized as follows: That the Mayor of the City of Paducah is hereby authorized to
execute an Agreement with Peck, Flannery, Gream, Warren, Inc., in an amount not to exceed
$60,000.00 for professional services associated with the liquidation and demolition of the
Executive Inn.
AGREEMENT FOR NOBLE PARK PARKING LOT RECONSTRUCTION
PROJECT
Commissioner Abraham offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Gault, that the Board of
Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE BID
OF CENTRAL PAVING COMPANY OF PADUCAH FOR THE NOBLE PARK
PARKING LOT RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR SAME." This ordinance is summarized as follows:
That the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute a contract with Central Paving Company of
Paducah in the amount of $463,000 for the Noble Park Parking Lot Reconstruction Project.
AUTHORIZE PAYMENT FOR HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE
COLLECTED DURING FREE CLEAN-UP DAY
Commissioner Gault offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Abraham, that the Board of
Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE
FINANCE DIRECTOR TO PAY AMERICAN ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC.,
FOR THE DISPOSAL OF HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTED DURING
THE CITY/COUNTY FREE CLEAN-UP DAY." This ordinance is summarized as follows:
That the Finance Director is hereby authorized to pay American Environmental Services,
Inc., in the amount of $27,080.70 for the disposal of household hazardous waste collected
during the City/County free Clean -Up Day.
SECOND ADDENDUM TO THE LEASE AND CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT
FOR THE FOUR RIVER PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
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 SECOND ADDENDUM TO THE LEASE AND
CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PADUCAH AND FOUR
RIVERS CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS, INC., FOR THE PERFORMING
ARTS CENTER DATED OCTOBER 30, 2001, BETWEEN THE CITY OF PADUCAH
AND LUTHER F. CARSON FOUR RIVERS CENTER, INC., AND PADUCAH &
LOUISVILLE RAILWAY, INC." This ordinance is summarized as follows: The City of
Paducah hereby approves the Second Addendum to the Lease and Construction Agreement'
between the City of Paducah, Luther F. Carson Four Rivers Center, Inc., and Paducah &
Louisville Railway, Inc., for release and conveyance of certain property located on Marine
Way between Clark and Adams Streets. The property will be utilized for construction of P & L's
new main office building and a new parking lot will be constructed by the City for joint use by P & L
and the Four Rivers Center for the Performing Arts. Further, the Mayor is authorized to execute said
agreement.
CHANGE ORDER #1 FOR FLOODWALL PIPE REHABILITATION PROJECT
Commissioner Watkins offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Kaler, that the Board of
Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO EXECUTE CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 WITH LARRY SMITH
MAY 25, 2010
CONTRACTORS, INC., FOR THE CITY OF PADUCAH'S FLOODWALL PIPE
REHABILITATION PROJECT." This ordinance is summarized as follows: The Mayor is
hereby authorized to execute Change Order No. 1 for an increase in the amount of
$143,640.45 with Larry Smith Contractors, Inc., for the City of Paducah's Floodwall Pipe
Rehabilitation Project, increasing the total cost to $1,908,245.73.
APPROVE PURCHASE FROM L-3 COMMUNICATIONS MOBILE VISION
Commissioner Abraham offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Gault, move that the
Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE
AUTHORIZING THE FINANCE DIRECTOR TO PAY L-3 COMMUNICATIONS
(MOBILE VISION) FOR THE SOLE SOURCE PURCHASE OF DIGITAL IN -CAR
CAMERAS TO BE USED BY THE PADUCAH POLICE DEPARTMENT AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS RELATING TO
SAME." This ordinance is summarized as follows: That the City of Paducah hereby
authorizes the Finance Director to make payment to L-3 Communications (Mobile Vision),
in the amount of $19,180.00, for purchase of four digital in -car cameras to be used by the
Paducah Police Department and authorizes the Mayor to execute all documents relating to
same.
MEMORANDUMS OF UNDERSTANDING WITH FOP—CPI HEALTH
INSURANCE ALLOCATION TO MOVE TO SEPTEMBER
Commissioner Gault offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Abraham, that the Board of
Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
PADUCAH, KENTUCKY APPROVING A CONTRACT ADDENDUM WITH THE
PADUCAH POLICE BARGAINING UNIT FOR CONSUMER PRICE INDEX
CALCULATION FOR EMPLOYEE HEALTH INSURANCE ALLOCATION AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT ADDENDUM FOR
SAME." This ordinance is summarized as follows: That the City of Paducah hereby approves
a Contract Addendum—Consumer Price Index with the Paducah Police Bargaining Unit and
the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute the said Addendum. This Addendum shall become
effective upon execution and will expire June 30, 2011.
LIEN RELEASE AND PAYMENT APPROVAL
Commissioner Kaler offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Watkins, that the Board of
Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING
PAYMENT AND APPROVING THE FINAL SETTLEMENT OF CLAIMS FOR MONIES
OWED BY PREMIER FIRE PROTECTION, INC." This ordinance is summarized as
follows: The Board of Commissioners of the City of Paducah hereby ratifies and approves
the settlement payment to Premier Fire Protection, Inc., in the amount of $26,000; provided,
however, that Premier execute and deliver to the City a Settlement Agreement and Release;
that the Finance Director is hereby authorized to make payment to Premier; and that
Corporate Counsel is authorized to prepare the Settlement Agreement and Release and any
other documentation necessary to accomplish and consummate the settlement.
CITY MANAGER REPORT - Interim City Manager Jon Perkins
➢ Teresa White, Mayor's Assistant, spearheaded the Relay for Life city participation.
Approximately $1,000 was raised.
➢ Director sponsored Employee Appreciation Luncheon was held May 19th. Very
successful.
➢ Budget Advance will be held May 28th at the Emerging Technology Center.
➢ D.A.D. starts this weekend.
➢ Next Monday, Memorial Day City Hall will be closed.
MAYOR COMMENTS
Lowertown Arts & Music Festival last weekend was very successful. He talked with several
vendors and attendees and everyone seemed please. Michael Terra and Stephanie Graves,
chair of the Arts Festival, will be coming to give a report at a future meeting.
COMMISSION COMMENTS
Mayor announced that Mid -Continent College will be spending approximately $7.5M to
build new campus in Paducah
Commissioner Abraham—After hearing students from Paducah Tilghman talk about where
they are going after graduation, he thinks they are starting to realize that educationally our
area offers a lot such as WKCTC, Mid -Continent and Murray State University.
MAY 25, 2010
Commissioner Watkins—Higher education is an economic engine for the area. Years ago
attendance at WKCTC was around 2,000 but it has increased to over 7,500.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Conrad Rehberg - Expressed his concerns about the Fire Department Cost Recovery
proposal.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Commissioner Watkins offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Kaler, that the Board go
into closed session for discussion of matters pertaining to the following topic:
A specific proposal by a business entity where public discussion fo 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, Commisioners Abraham, Gault, Kaler, Watkins and Mayor
Paxton (5).
OPEN SESSION
Commissioner Abraham offered motion, seconded by Mayor Paxton to convene in open
session.
Adopted on call of the roll, Commissioners Abraham, Kaler, Watkins and Mayor Paxton (4).
Topics:
Annexation
Westwood Subdivision Development
Upon motion the meeting was adjourned.
ADOPTED: June 8 , 2010
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