HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/21/10SEPTEMBER 21, 2010
At a Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners, held on Tuesday, September 21, 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).
WORKSHOP
HEALTH INSURANCE OPEN ENROLLMENT/RENEWAL PRESENTATION
Greg Carlton, Health Insurance Consultant with Peel & Holland, reported he is receiving request for
proposals for the City's health insurance. Because the national health care reform is beginning to be
implemented there are a lot of unknown factors with health insurance. A study of how the reform
will affect the City's insurance is being conducted. He will be looking into the State's health
insurance plan and comparing it to the City's plan. He will bring more information back to the
Commission next month.
MUNICIPAL ORDER
PERSONNEL CHANGES
Commissioner Abraham offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Gault, that upon the
recommendation of the 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)
Adoped on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Kaler, Watkins and Mayor Paxton
(5).
ORDINANCES — ADOPTION
AMENDMENT TO MOU FOR G & L INVESTMENTS (ARCADE BUILDING)
Commissioner Gault offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Abraham, that the Board of
Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND
APPROVING THE AMENDMENT TO THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
AMONG THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY, AND G & L INVESTMENT
ENTERPRISE, LLC, AND THE CONDITIONAL RELEASE OF THE CITY'S
REVERSIONARY RIGHTS WITH RESPECT TO A PUBLIC PROJECT; AND
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A DEED OF RELEASE AND QUITCLAIM AND
OTHER DOCUMENTS RELATED TO SUCH AMENDMENT." This ordinance is
summarized as follows: This Ordinance authorizes the City of Paducah, Kentucky, to amend
the memorandum of understanding dated August 31, 2007 among G&L Investment
Enterprise, LLC, a Kentucky limited liability company and City releasing G&L Investment
from its obligations as set forth in the memorandum to renovate and improve the Theater, this
release is expressly contingent upon G&L Investment's consummation of the sale of the
Theater portion of the Property to Market House upon such terms and conditions mutually
agreeable to G&L Investment and Market House. The Ordinance further authorizes the
Mayor to execute a deed of release and quitclaim upon the satisfaction of the condition
precedent.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Kaler, Watkins and Mayor
Paxton (5). ORD.#2010-9-7737; BK 32
MOU FOR GREYHOUND LINES INCENTIVES
Commissioner Kaler offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Watkins, that the Board of
Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH,
KENTUCKY, APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH GREYHOUND
LINES, INC., AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAID MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING." This ordinance is summarized as follows: The Board of Commissioners does
hereby approve the terms of the Memorandum of Understanding between the City and Greyhound
Lines, Inc., which defines the City's commitment to give a lump sum payment of $12,000.00 as an
economic incentive and help defer relocation costs. In accordance with such approval, the Mayor of
the City is hereby authorized and directed to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with
Greyhound Lines, Inc., which sets forth the terms of the City's commitment with regard to economic
incentives and relocation costs.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Kaler, Watkins and Mayor
Paxton (5). ORD.#2010-9-7738; BK 32
2010 EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE GRANT AWARD
Commissioner Watkins offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Kaler, that the Board of
Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE A REIMBURSABLE GRANT AGREEMENT AND ALL DOCUMENTS RELATING
THERETO WITH THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FOR A 2010 EDWARD BYRNE
MEMORIAL JUSTICE ACCOUNTABILITY GRANT AWARD TO BE USED BY THE
PADUCAH POLICE DEPARTMENT." This ordinance is summarized as follows: The Mayor is
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hereby authorized to execute a reimbursable grant agreement and all documents relating thereto with
the U.S. Department of Justice for a 2010 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Accountability Grant
Award in the amount of $32,586.00 for the purchase of in -car cameras and tasers. No local cash
match is required.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Kaler, Watkins and Mayor
Paxton (5). ORD.#2010-9-7739; BK 32
ORDINANCES — INTRODUCTION
AGREEMENT WITH CONCORD FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
Commissioner Abraham offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Gault, that the Board of
Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH,
KENTUCKY, APPROVING THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
PADUCAH, KENTUCKY AND THE CONCORD FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
ESTABLISHING AUTOMATIC AID IN THE EVENT OF A FIRE OR RESCUE EMERGENCY".
This ordinance is summarized as follows: That the City of Paducah approves the Interlocal
Agreement between the City and the Concord Fire Protection District for coordination of joint
response in the event of an emergency incident that endangers life or property in the area of Interstate
24 from Exit 3 west across the Ohio River Bridge to the Illinois State Line and on Highway 45 North
from Estelle Street across the Brookport Bridge to the Illinois State Line with McCracken County's
boundaries; further the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute the Interlocal Agreement.
CITY MANAGER REPORT
➢ Mayor and County Judge Executive's annual kick-off dinner for BBQ on the River event will
be tomorrow night.
➢ BBQ on the River begins Thursday, September 23`a
➢ The City accepted three awards from KLC at the KLC Conference held September 14-17.
The awards are as follows: Healthy Hero Award, Enterprise City Award for City's Tree
Voucher Program and the Risk Management Award in recognition of 100% Score on KLC
Insurance Services Worker's Compensation Scorecard Evaluation.
➢ City Manager requested executive session for economic development and personnel issues
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Commissioner Gault offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Abraham, that the Board go into
closed session for discussion of matters pertaining to the following topics:
➢ Issues which might lead to the appointment, dismissal, or disciplining of an employee, as
permitted by KRS 61.810(1)(f).
➢ A specific proposal by a business entity where public discussion of 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, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Kaler, Watkins and Mayor
Paxton (5).
Upon motion the meeting adjourned.
ADOPTED: September 28 , 2010
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