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Home My WebLink About06/14/11JUNE 14, 2011 At a Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners, held on Tuesday, June 14, 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). PRESENTATIONS PRA UPDATE Paducah Renaissance Alliance Chair Maury McGarvey, Vice -Chair, John Campbell, and Todd Duff, member Paducah Renaissance Alliance gave a report on the progression of - the new board that was formed in November 2010. They have had numerous meetings, hired event coordinators for "Live on Broadway" summer events, and are working on hiring a new director. Their goal is to fulfill the goals and duties set by ordinance. MINUTES Commissioner Abraham offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Gault, that the reading of the Minutes for the May 24th , June 4th, and June 7th, 2011, meetings be waived and that the Minutes of said meetings 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 be received and filed: DOCUMENTS 1. Contracts/Agreements: 1) Between Paducah Renaissance Alliance and the Lower Town Neighborhood Association for Specific Services (no ordinance required) 2) Grant Agreement with the Commonwealth of Kentucky, Department for Local Government for the Jackson House Elevator Rehabilitation Project (2011-4-7808) 3) Murray State University, McCracken County Fiscal Court, and GPEDC for Completion of a Paducah Campus on the Barkley Woods Property (MO# 1609) 4) David & Kimberly Shannon, d/b/a "The Snack Machine" to Provide Concessions at Noble Park Pool and Stuart Nelson Park for the 2011 Season (no ordinance required) 2. Paducah -McCracken County Riverport Authority 2011-2012 Budget 3. City of Paducah Department of Finance Financial Report for the Period Ending April 30, 2011 4. Paducah Water Financial Highlights for April 2011 Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Kaler, Watkins and Mayor Paxton (5). WITHDRAW FIREWORKS ORDINANCE INTRODUCED MAY 249 2011 Commissioner Gault offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Abraham, I request permission to withdraw the motion to introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE REPEALING CHAPTER 46, ARTICLE IV OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH WHICH PREVENTED THE SALE OF FIREWORKS EXCEPT FOR USE IN PERMITTED DISPLAYS; AND IN ITS PLACE ESTABLISHING REASONABLE HOURS BETWEEN WHICH FIREWORKS MAY BE USED WITHIN THE CITY AND FORMULATING A PERMITTING PROCESS FOR THE SALE OF CONSUMER FIREWORKS WITHIN THE CITY OF PADUCAH WHICH SHALL REQUIRE THOSE PERSONS OR ENTITIES ENGAGED IN THE SALE OF CONSUMER FIREWORKS TO OBTAIN A LOCAL BUSINESS LICENSE, APPLY FOR AND BE ISSUED A PERMIT BY THE STATE AND LOCAL FIRE AUTHORITIES, MEET FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL SAFETY STANDARDS, AND MAINTAIN, AT THEIR OWN EXPENSE, MINIMAL LEVELS OF LIABILITY INSURANCE; AND SETTING CRIMINAL PENALTIES.", which was made on May 24, 2011. JUNE 14, 2011 Mayor Paxton replied, "Unless there is objection, the motion is withdrawn" The City Clerk called the roll for the vote. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Kaler, Watkins and Mayor Paxton (5). MUNICIPAL ORDER 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. (SEE MUNICIPAL ORDER BOOK) Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Kaler, Watkins and Mayor Paxton (5). APPROVE GRANT APPLICATION WITH HOMELAND SECURITY FOR POLICE DEPARTMENT HAND-HELD RADIO PROJECT Commissioner Watkins offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Kaler, that a Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A GRANT APPLICATION AND ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY FOR A 2011 KENTUCKY OFFICE OF HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $144,000, FOR THE PADUCAH POLICE DEPARTMENT'S HAND- HELD RADIO REPLACEMENT PROJECT," be adopted. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Kaler, Watkins and Mayor Paxton (5). M.O.#1611; BK 8 APPROVE GRANT APPLICATION WITH KOHS FOR EMERGENCY POWER SUPPLY APPARATUS Commissioner Abraham offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Gault, that a Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A GRANT APPLICATION AND ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY THROUGH THE KENTUCKY OFFICE OF HOMELAND SECURITY FOR FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $125,000, FOR THE PADUCAH FIRE DEPARTMENT EMERGENCY POWER SUPPLY APPARATUS PROJECT, PHASE I," be adopted. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Kaler, Watkins and Mayor Paxton (5). M.O.#16112; BK 8 APPROVE GRANT APPLICATION WITH KOHS FOR HAZMAT EQUIPMENT Commissioner Gault offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Abraham, that a Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A GRANT APPLICATION AND ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY THROUGH THE KENTUCKY OFFICE OF HOMELAND SECURITY FOR FUNDS IN AN AMOUNT UP TO $20,000, ON BEHALF OF HAZMAT ONE REGIONAL RESPONSE TEAM FOR A VARIETY OF OPERATIONAL AND RESPONSE EQUIPMENT," be adopted. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Kaler, Watkins and Mayor Paxton (5). M.O.#1613; BK 8-% ORDINANCES — ADOPTION CDBG AWARD -JACKSON HOUSE ELEVATOR SYSTEM PROJECT LEGALLY BINDING AGREEMENT 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 LEGALLY BINDING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PADUCAH AND WESTERN KENTUCKY SENIOR CITIZENS UNION LABOR HOUSING CORPORATION TO OBTAIN A MATCHING GRANT FROM THE COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY, DEPARTMENT OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT FOR THE JACKSON HOUSE CDBG PROJECT." This ordinance is summarized as follows: That the City of Paducah hereby JUNE 14, 2011 approves the legally binding agreement between the City of Paducah, Kentucky, and Western Kentucky Senior Citizens Union Labor Housing Corporation to be the award recipient for CDBG funds through the Commonwealth of Kentucky, Department of Local Government for the rehabilitation project for the Jackson House Senior Housing located at 301 South 9th Street. Further, the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute the legally binding agreement with Western Kentucky Senior Citizens Union Labor Housing Corporation to obtain a matching grant in the amount of $1,000,000. The local required cash match of $114,100 and cost overruns will be provided by Western Kentucky Senior Citizens Union Labor Housing Corporation. -- Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Kaler, Watkins and Mayor Paxton (5). ORD.#2011-6-7818; BK 32 AUTHORIZE PAYMENT TO AES ENVIRONMENT LLC FOR HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTED DURING 2011 CLEAN UP DAY Commissioner Watkins offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Kaler, that the Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE FINANCE DIRECTOR TO PAY AES ENVIRONMENTAL LLC, 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 AES Environmental LLC, in the amount of $29,788.89 for the disposal of household hazardous waste collected during the City/County free Clean -Up Day. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Kaler, Watkins and Mayor Paxton (5). ORD.#2011-6-7819; BK 32 ORDINANCES — INTRODUCTION REVISIONS TO CH. 42, NUISANCE CODE TO REFLECT RECENT LEGISLATIVE CHANGES AND OUTSIDE VEHICLE STORAGE Commissioner Abraham offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Gault, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE REVISING CHAPTER 42, NUISANCE CODE ENFORCEMENT, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY". This ordinance is summarized as follows: This Ordinance revises and amends Chapter 42, Article II, Sections 42-31 to 42-60, which article is known as the Nuisance Code Enforcement Board Ordinance, to bring the ordinance into conformity with the new legislative revisions to KRS 82.700 to 82.725 and to declare, with some exceptions, the accumulation of more than four (4) vehicles in the open upon any public or private property an unlawful public nuisance. 2011 KENTUCKY HERITAGE COUNCIL CLG GRANT PROGRAM AWARD -EXPANSION OF JEFFERSON ST/FOUNTAIN AVENUE NATIONAL HISTORIC DISTRICT PROJECT Commissioner Gault offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Abraham, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING MATCHING GRANT FUNDS THROUGH THE KENTUCKY HERITAGE COUNCIL TO BE USED FOR PROPERTY SURVEYS FOR EXPANSION OF JEFFERSON STREET/FOUNTAIN AVENUE NATIONAL HISTORIC DISTRICT PROJECT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAID GRANT AGREEMENT AND ALL DOCUMENTS RELATING TO SAME." This ordinance is summarized as follows: That the City of Paducah hereby accepts matching grant funds in the amount of $4,950 through the Kentucky Heritage Council to be used for property surveys for the expansion of Jefferson Street/Fountain Avenue National Historic District Project. This grant requires a local cash and in-kind match of $4,050 which will be appropriated in the City's Planning Department 2012 budget. Further, this ordinance authorizes the Mayor to execute an agreement and all documents relating to same. LEGALIZATION OF ALL FIREWORKS Commissioner Kaler offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Watkins, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE REPEALING CHAPTER 46, ARTICLE IV OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH WHICH PREVENTED THE SALE OF FIREWORKS EXCEPT FOR USE IN PERMITTED DISPLAYS; AND IN ITS PLACE ALLOWING ONLY THE USE OR JUNE 14, 2011 IGNITION OF GROUND AND HAND-HELD SPARKLING DEVICES WITHIN THE CITY, EXCEPT FOR PERMITTED DISPLAYS PREVIOUSLY ALLOWED, AND FORMULATING A PERMITTING PROCESS FOR THE SALE OF CONSUMER FIREWORKS WITHIN THE CITY OF PADUCAH WHICH SHALL REQUIRE THOSE PERSONS OR ENTITIES ENGAGED IN THE SALE OF CONSUMER FIREWORKS TO OBTAIN A LOCAL BUSINESS LICENSE, APPLY FOR AND BE ISSUED A PERMIT BY THE STATE AND LOCAL FIRE AUTHORITIES, MEET FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL SAFETY STANDARDS, AND MAINTAIN, AT THEIR OWN EXPENSE, MINIMAL LEVELS OF LIABILITY INSURANCE; AND SETTING CRIMINAL PENALTIES." This ordinance is summarized as follows: This ordinance repeals Chapter 46, Article IV of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Paducah, relating to the permitted use and sale of fireworks within the City of Paducah. Such article restricted the use of consumer fireworks to permitted displays only and the sale of fireworks for wholesale only. As in the case of the previous ordinance, this ordinance allows the use of ground and hand-held sparkling devices and fireworks in permitted displays. This ordinance also provides a permitting process for the sale of consumer fireworks by retailers provided that the retailer pay a permit fee to the City of Paducah, obtain a business license and obtain a certificate of occupancy. This ordinance imposes the following criminal penalties: Any person convicted of violating Chapter 46 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Paducah shall be fined not less than fifty dollars ($50) nor more than one thousand dollars ($1,000), or confined in the county jail for not more than thirty (30) days, or both. Each day a violation occurs shall constitute a separate offense. BUDGET FY2012 Commissioner Watkins offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Kaler, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY, ANNUAL BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 2011, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2012, BY ESTIMATING REVENUES AND RESOURCES AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE OPERATION OF CITY GOVERNMENT." This ordinance is summarized as follows: Adopting the City of Paducah annual budget for 171-1 Year July 1, 2011, through June 30, 2012, by estimating revenues and resources and appropriating for the operation of City Government. FUNDS APPROPRIATIONS GENERAL $30,457,985 MAP 1,397,000 INVESTMENT 4,980,000 CDBG 1,218,360 HOME 262,200 TELCOM 207,920 E911 1,672,020 COURT AWARDS 27,800 DEBT 2,729,385 CIP 954,050 SOLID WASTE 4,376,270 CIVIC CENTER 85,755 RENTAL 101,885 RADIO DEPR 119,455 FLEET 517,520 FLEET TRUST 842,775 SELF INSURANCE 941,655 HEALTH INS 3,484,000 MA1NT TRUST 8,000 PRA 273,000 AEPF/PFPF/TRSTS 1,756,645 $56,413,680 HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT Commissioner Abraham offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Gault, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE JUNE 14, 2011 AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PADUCAH AND CINDY MEDFORD." This ordinance is summarized as follows: That the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute an Employment Agreement between the City of Paducah and Cindy Medford for employment as Human Resources Director for the City of Paducah. APPROVE CONTRACT WITH PADUCAH-MCCRACKEN COUNTY CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU FOR AQS Commissioner Gault offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Abraham, that the Board of Commissioners introduce 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: That 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 and to assist with marketing events related to the American Quilters Society Show. This contract shall expire June 30, 2011. CITY MANAGER REPORT Mr. Pederson will be bringing a municipal order to the Commission next week regarding a pilot program for collection of recyclables at curbside. He was approached by "Dream Green", with a plan to start a pilot program for pickup of recyclables at residences for a fee. This organization won the best business plan award sponsored by EntrePaducah. This organization will be working with the Greater Paducah Sustainability (GPS) organization. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS No comments PUBLIC COMMENTS C. R. Pulley — gave a statement regarding the carrying of weapons inside the Commission Chambers Upon motion the meeting adjourned. ADOPTED: June 28 , 2011 J GSL & J- City Clerk