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August 4, 2015
At a Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners, held on Tuesday, August 4, 2015, at
5:30 p.m., in the Commission Chambers of City Hall located at 300 South 5th Street,
Mayor Kaler presided, and upon call of the roll by the City Clerk, the following answered
to their names: Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Rhodes, Wilson and Mayor Kaler (5).
INVOCATION
Tommy Tucker, Pastor for Caring and Senior Adult Ministries of First Baptist Church, gave
the invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Anthony "Bizzy" Banks and four of his students from "Community Coming Together" led
the pledge.
PROCLAMATION
UNDERGROUND DAMAGE PREVENTION DAY
Mayor Kaler read a proclamation proclaiming August 11, 2015, as " Underground Damage
Prevention Day"
APPOINTMENT
MUNICIPAL HOUSING COMMISSION
Mayor Kaler made the following reappointment: "WHEREAS, subject to the approval of
the Board of Commissioners, I hereby reappoint Edward Narozniak as a member of the
Municipal Housing Commission. This term will expire July 22, 2019."
Commissioner Abraham offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Gault, that the Board
of Commissioners approve the action of Mayor Kaler in reappointing Edward Narozniak as
a member of the Municipal Housing Commission.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Rhodes, Spencer and
Mayor Kaler (5).
RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZE CITY ENGINEER -PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR TO BE THE
APPLICANT AGENT FOR THE FEMA DOCUMENTATION FOR FEDERAL
DISASTER ASSISTANCE RELATED TO THE FEBRUARY 2015 SNOW STORM
Commissioner Gault offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Abraham, that a Resolution
entitled, "A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY ENGINEER -PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
TO EXECUTE DOCUMENTS FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH TO APPLY
FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE THROUGH THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
AGENCY RELATED TO THE FEBRUARY 2015 SNOW STORM, be adopted.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Rhodes, Spencer and
Mayor Kaler (5).
ORDINANCE — ADOPTION
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZNG AND APPROVING A CONTRACT FOR WATER
SERVICE BETWEEN WEST McCRACKEN WATER DISTRICT AND THE
COMMISSIONERS OF WATER WORKS, CITY OF PADUCAH DBA PADUCAH
WATER
Commissioner Rhodes offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Wilson, that the Board of
Commissioners adopt an Ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
PADUCAH, KENTUCKY, APPROVING A CONTRACT FOR WATER SERVICE BY AND
BETWEEN THE COMMISSIONERS OF WATERWORKS, THE CITY OF PADUCAH, DBA
PADUCAH WATER AND WEST MCCRACKEN WATER DISTRICT." This ordinance is
summarized as follows: This Ordinance accepts the recommendation of the Commissioners of
Waterworks and hereby approves the Contract for Water Service dated July 6, 2015, by and
between the Commissioners of Waters, the City of Paducah, DBA Paducah Water and West
McCracken Water District and the changes to contract rates or charges for water as set forth in
the Contract.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Rhodes, Spencer and
Mayor Kaler (5). ORD.#2015-8-8280; BK 9
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ORDINANCES — INTRODUCTION
FOUNTAIN AVENUE HEALTH PARK — PROCUREMENT OF PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES FOR FOUNDATION FOR HEALTHY KENTUCKY GRANT
Commissioner Wilson offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Rhodes, that the
Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT FOR DESIGN
AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT FOR DEVELOPMENT OF A HEALTH
PARK TO BE LOCATED NEAR 14TH STREET, 13TH STREET AND MARTIN
LUTHER KING, JR. DRIVE; AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF SAID
CONTRACT." This ordinance is summarized as follows: The City hereby approves the
agreement for Professional Design and Construction Management Services between the
City and Brandstetter Carroll, Inc., for the development of a health park to be located
near 14th Street, 13th Street and Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive and authorizes the Mayor to
execute said agreement.
AUTHORIZE A CONTRACT FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT EMERGENCY
GENERATOR
Commissioner Abraham offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Gault, that the Board of
Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE BID OF
MOTT ELECTRIC, LLC FOR THE PURCHASE OF ONE EMERGENCY GENERATOR TO
BE INSTALLED AT THE PADUCAH POLICE DEPARTMENT, AND AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT FOR SAME." This ordinance is summarized as
follows: That the City of Paducah accepts the bid of Mott Electric, LLC in the amount of
$115,250, for the purchase of one new emergency generator to be installed at the Paducah Police
Department and authorizes the Mayor to execute a contract for same.
CITY MANAGER REPORT
The City Manager shared information that the Police Chief shared with a citizen regarding a
letter that had been sent to the Mayor about people's safety within Noble Park because of the
shooting that happened last week. More details are contained in an excerpt from the City
Commission Highlights prepared by Public Information Officer Pam Spencer.
"Response to Last Week's Incident in Noble Park
City Manager Jeff Pederson provided information compiled by Police Chief Brandon
Barnhill in response to concerns about last week's shooting at Noble Park. Pederson
says, "The message the Chief wants to send is that our parks are safe." In 2014, there
was one reported assault in Noble Park which involved juveniles who knew each other.
In 2015, there have been three reported assaults including last week's incident.
Regarding that incident, Parks Services Director Mark Thompson says, "I'm not sure if
anything could have prevented these issues." Thompson adds that police officers and
deputies arrived within three minutes. Plus, park rangers secured the gates and
evacuated nearby Stuart Nelson Park. Thompson complimented the quick action by his
staff in the park. Thompson says, "They all took charge; took care of business. They
made me proud. They made Paducah proud." Mayor Gayle Kaler says, "We have
regular patrols and do all we can to make [Noble Park] safe for citizens." "
MAYOR & COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
There were no comments.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no public comments.
Upon motion the meeting adjourned.
ADOPTED: August 11, 2015
City Clerk