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Home My WebLink About05/10/11MAY 10, 2011 At a Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners, held on Tuesday, May 10, 2011, 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). ADDITIONS/DELETIONS The Paducah Renaissance Alliance presentation will be rescheduled. PRESENTATION AMERICAN RED CROSS Jessica Toren, Executive Director of the Paducah Area Chapter of the American Red Cross, gave an update on the response of the Red Cross during the 2011 Flood. The Stuff a Truck Event __. held to collect cleaning supplies to assist flood victims in McCracken County and surrounding areas has been very successful. Three trucks were filled today. Approximately 26 people stayed at the Margaret Hank Memorial Cumberland Presbyterian Church shelter last night. The Red Cross has started disaster assessments in McCracken County but also in the other counties they assist such as Ballard and Livingston. Ms. Toren says community response has been outstanding. MINUTES Commissioner Abraham offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Gault, that the reading of the Minutes for the April 26`", 2011 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). MOTION R & F DOCUMENTS Commissioner Gault offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Abraham, that the following documents be received and filed: DOCUMENTS 1. Contracts/Agreements: 1) Duckett Truck Center Inc. for Purchase of a Rear Packer Refuse Collection Truck (2011-4-7803) 2. Paducah Water Financial Highlights for March 2011 3. Notice of Cancellation of the Meeting for Tuesday, May 3, 2011 for the Board of Commissioners of the City of Paducah 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 City Manager, the Board of Commissioners of the City of Paducah order that the personnel changes on the attached list be approved. (MUNICIPAL ORDER BOOK) Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Kaler, Watkins and Mayor Paxton (5). RESIDENTIAL ANTI -DISPLACEMENT & RELOCATION ASSISTANCE PLAN ADOPTION FOR JACKSON HOUSE ELEVATOR REHABILITATION (CDBG) AWARD Commissioner Watkins offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Kaler, that a Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER ADOPTING A RESIDENTIAL ANTI -DISPLACEMENT AND RELOCATION ASSISTANCE PLAN FOR THE JACKSON HOUSE ELEVATOR REHABILITATION COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT AWARD FOR THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY AND AUTHORIZES THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE PLAN DOCUMENT," be adopted. MAY 10, 2011 Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault. Kaler, Watkins and Mayor Paxton (5). M.O.#1607; BK 8 TRANSFER FUNDS FOR KOREAN WAR MONUMENT Commissioner Abraham offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Gault, that a Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE FINANCE DIRECTOR TO TRANFER $15,000 FROM THE COMMISSION CONTINGENCY ACCOUNT TO THE CITY'S WAR MONUMENT ACCOUNT TO ASSIST IN FUNDING THE CONSTRUCTION OF A KOREAN WAR MONUMENT TO BE PLACED IN DOLLY McNUTT PLAZA", be adopted. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Kaler, Watkins and Mayor Paxton (5). M.O.# 1608; BK 8 Note: Former City Commissioner and Korean War Veteran, Robert Coleman, thanked the City and Commission for their support in establishing the Korean War Memorial. ORDINANCES — ADOPTION DEMOLITION OF 1379 IRVIN COBB DRIVE Commissioner Gault offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Abraham, that the Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE BID OF JONES EXCAVATING/DEMOLISHING LLC FOR DEMOLITION OF A CONDEMNED STRUCTURE LOCATED AT 1379 IRVIN COBB DRIVE IN THE CITY OF PADUCAH, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR SAME." This ordinance is summarized as follows: That the City of Paducah accepts the bid of Jones Excavating/Demolishing LLC in the amount of $33,900.00 for demolition of a condemned structure at 1379 Irvin Cobb Drive in the City of Paducah, and authorizes the Mayor to execute a contract for same. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Kaler, Watkins and Mayor Paxton (5). ORD.#2011-5-7811; BK32 KLC SAFETY GRANT Commissioner Kaler offered motion, seconded by Mayor Paxton, that the Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A GRANT AGREEMENT AND ALL DOCUMENTS RELATING THERETO WITH THE KENTUCKY LEAGUE OF CITIES FOR A 2011 SAFETY AND LIABILITY MATCHING GRANT." This ordinance is summarized as follows: The Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute a Grant Agreement and all documents relating thereto with the Kentucky League of Cities, that will reimburse the City up to $6,000.00 for the purchase of equipment for the Fire Department for respirator fit testing ($8,915), spirometer ($4,085) as well as KMESHA registration fee ($225) for the Fire and Risk Management Departments. This program requires local matching funds of $7,225 and will be provided from the Risk Management and Fire Department budgets. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Kaler, Watkins and Mayor Paxton (5). ORD.# 2011-5-7812; BK 32 ROOF FOR FIRE STATION #3 Commissioner Watkins offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Kaler, that the Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE BID OF MINTER ROOFING COMPANY, FOR ROOF REPLACEMENT FOR FIRE STATION #3, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR SAME." This ordinance is summarized as follows: That the City of Paducah accepts the bid of Minter Roofing Company, in the amount of $41,620.00 for roof replacement for Fire Station #3, located at 1421 Friedman Lane said bid being in substantial compliance with the bid specifications, advertisement for bid, and authorizes the Mayor to execute a contract for same. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Kaler, Watkins and Mayor Paxton (5). ORD.# 2011-5-7813; BK 32 MAY 10, 2011 CDBG AWARD -JACKSON HOUSE ELEVATOR SYSTEM PROJECT BUDGET ORDINANCE Commissioner Abraham offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Gault, that the Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY, TO INCLUDE THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS (CDBG) IN THE FY2012 BUDGET FOR THE JACKSON HOUSE ELEVATOR SYSTEM PROJECT; THE CDBG FUNDS SHALL BE KEPT IN A DISTINCT NON-INTEREST BEARING ACCOUNT; AND FURTHER, THE WESTERN KENTUCKY SENIORS CENTER UNION LABOR HOUSING CORPORATION SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE LOCAL CASH MATCH REQUIREMENT, ANY EXPENSES INCURRED AND COST OVERRUNS FOR THE JACKSON HOUSE ELEVATOR SYSTEM PROJECT". This ordinance is summarized as follows: That the City of Paducah, Kentucky, upon receipt of the Community Development Block Grant funds in an amount not to exceed $1,000,000 from the Office of the Governor, Department for Local Government, for the Jackson House Elevator System Project shall be included in the City's FY2012 budget and shall be kept in a distinct non-interest bearing account. Further, the City hereby agrees to administer the funds, act as the legal recipient and fiscal agent for the grant and the Western Kentucky Seniors Center Union Labor Housing Corporation shall be responsible for the local cash match requirements of $114,100, additional expenses incurred and cost overruns. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Kaler, Watkins and Mayor Paxton (5). ORD.#2011-5-7814; BK 32 ORDINANCES — INTRODUCTION JACKSON HOUSE ELEVATOR REHABILITATION CDBG AWARD PROCUREMENT CODE ADOPTION Commissioner Gault offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Abraham, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING A PROJECT -SPECIFIC PROCUREMENT CODE FOR THE JACKSON HOUSE ELEVATOR REHABILITATION PROJECT." This ordinance is summarized as follows: This ordinance authorizes the City of Paducah, Kentucky, to adopt a project - specific procurement code for the purchasing procedures pertaining to the Community development block grant awarded to the City of Paducah for the Jackson House Elevator Rehabilitation Project. PURCHASE PORTABLE RADIOS FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT Commissioner Kaler offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Watkins, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE FINANCE DIRECTOR TO PAY FOR THE SOLE SOURCE PURCHASE AND PROGRAMMING OF PORTABLE RADIOS FOR THE PADUCAH POLICE DEPARTMENT." This ordinance is summarized as follows: That the City of Paducah hereby authorizes the Finance Director to make payment to Motorola Solutions, Inc. in the amount of $21,600.00, for purchase and programming of fifteen portable radios for the Paducah Police Department. APPROVE PURCHASE OF IN -CAR CAMERAS Commissioner Watkins offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Kaler, 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 DEPARMENT 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 $38,360.00, for the purchase of eight digital in -car cameras to be used by the Paducah Police Department, and authorizes the Mayor to execute all documents relating to same. CITY MANAGER REPORT Jon Perkins, Finance Director, Acting on Behalf of the City Manager, requested an executive session to discuss economic development. MAY 10, 2011 COMMISSIONER COMMENTS Commissioner Abraham • Attended the Spring Summit of the Kentucky Black Caucus (NLC is offering a prescription discount card to citizens of cities that are members of NLC) • Has been contacted by an AFSCME Union Representative that is proposing the City adopt a Collective Bargaining Ordinance which proposes mandatory collective bargaining (A copy of the proposed legislation was given to Mr. Perkins for the City Manager and a copy was to be given to Adrianne Gleeson, Deputy Finance Director) Commissioner Kaler • Attended a Paducah Garden Club luncheon today — all proceeds went to GPS Recycling Center Mayor Paxton • Thanked the Corps of Engineers and National Guard for their assistance during the 2011 flood PUBLIC COMMENTS Joyce McKinney, J.J.s Lounge - Inquired as to the status of the Commission agreeing to an exemption for bars from the smoking ban ordinance. EXECUTIVE SESSION Commissioner Abraham offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Gault, that the Board go into closed session for discussion of matters pertaining to the following topics: ➢ 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)(f). Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Kaler, Watkins and Mayor Paxton (5). Upon motion the meeting adjourned. ADOPTED: May 24 , 2011 City Clerk