HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/23/11AUGUST 23, 2011
At a Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners, held on Tuesday, August 23, 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).
MOMENT OF SILENCE
Mayor Paxton requested a "Moment of Silence" in honor of Joel Scarbrough. Mr.
Scarbrough was the Chief Building Inspector and Director of Inspections for the City.
He was employed by the city for 24 years in the Inspection Department and became
director in 2000. Mr. Scarbrough was recognized as one of the finest professionals in his
field and his loss to the community is immeasurable.
PRESENTATION
Mayor Paxton presented the Mayor's "Award of Merit" to Basil N. Drossos. Since
retiring to Paducah, Mr. Drossos serves as chairman of the Board of the Paducah -
McCracken County Joint Sewer Agency, and serves on the Barkley Regional Airport
Authority, Luther F. Carson Four Rivers Center Board, and Lourdes Hospital Foundation.
He is a member of the advisory boards for the Paducah Symphony Orchestra, the
University of Kentucky School of Engineering Paducah Campus and the Kentucky
Science and Technology Corporation.
SPOTLIGHT
Pam Spencer, PIO, spotlight presentation was the newly enhanced city website.
MINUTES
Commissioner Abraham offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Gault, that the
reading of the Minutes for the August 9th, 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).
APPOINTMENTS
PADUCAH PLANNING COMMISSION
Mayor Paxton made the following reappointments: "WHEREAS, subject to the approval
of the Board of Commissioners, I hereby reappoint John Shadle as a member of the
Paducah Planning Commission. This term will expire August 31, 2015."
Commissioner Gault offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Abraham, that the
Board of Commissioners approve the action of Mayor Paxton in reappointing John
Shadle as a member of the Paducah Planning Commission.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Kaler, Watkins and
Mayor Paxton (5).
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS
Mayor Paxton made the following reappointments: "WHEREAS, subject to the approval
of the Board of Commissioners, I hereby reappoint Joseph Benberry and Sarah Bynum as
members of the Board of Adjustment. This term will expire August 31, 2015."
Commissioner Kaler offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Watkins, that the Board
of Commissioners approve the action of Mayor Paxton in reappointing Joseph Benberry
and Sarah Bynum as members of the Board of Adjustment.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Kaler, Watkins and
Mayor Paxton (5).
PADUCAH-McCRACKEN COUNTY URBAN RENEWAL & COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT AGENCY
Mayor Paxton made the following appointment: "WHEREAS, subject to the approval of
the Board of Commissioners, I hereby appoint Bob Wade to the Paducah -McCracken
County Urban Renewal and Community Development Agency to replace Larry Rudolph
who has resigned. This term will expire February 23, 2015."
AUGUST 23, 2011
Commissioner Watkins offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Kaler, that the Board
of Commissioners approve the action of Mayor Paxton in appointing Bob Wade as a
member of the Paducah -McCracken County Urban Renewal and Community
Development Agency.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Kaler, Watkins and
Mayor Paxton (5).
MOTIONS
R & F DOCUMENTS
Commissioner Abraham offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Gault, that the
following documents be received and filed:
DOCUMENTS
1. Contracts/Agreements:
a.) Nextel South Corporation Amendment #3 to Frequency Reconfiguration
Agreement (2011-7-7831)
b.) Aramark Uniform Services One -Year Renewal Agreement (2006-8-7164)
c.) Melinda Winchester for the Fountain Avenue Historic Survey and
Boundary Expansion (under $20,000 — no ordinance required)
d.) Melinda Winchester for the Historic Property Survey of Downtown
Paducah (under $20,000 — no ordinance required)
e.) Documents for Revolving Line of Credit with FNB Bank Inc. for Fountain
Avenue Neighborhood Revitalization Project (2011-7-7828)
• Corporate Resolution To Borrow
• Business Loan Agreement
• Promissory Note
• Disbursement Request And Authorization
f.) Bluegrass Fire Equipment/Pierce Manufacturing, Inc. Change Order No.
for the Purchase of a Triple Combination Pumper Truck for the Paducah
Fire Department (2011-8-7848)
2. Notice of Cancellation of the Meeting for Tuesday, August 16, 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).
RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZATION FOR CITY ENGINEER -PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR TO
BE APPLICANT FOR ALL FEMA AND KYEMA DOCUMENTATION FOR
FEDERAL DISASTER ASSISTANCE RELATED TO THE 2011 FLOOD
Mayor Paxton offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Gault, 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 HAZARD MITIGATION
GRANT PROGRAM (HMGP) RELATED TO THE 2011 FLOOD," be adopted.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Kaler, Watkins and
Mayor Paxton (5).
MUNICIPAL ORDER
PERSONNEL CHANGES
Commissioner Gault offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Abraham, 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).
AUGUST 23, 2011
2011/2012 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 GRANT APPLICATION AND ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY
THROUGH THE DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, FEDERAL
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY, FOR A MATCHING GRANT IN THE
AMOUNT OF $130,000 FOR THE PURCHASE OF EMERGENCY GENERATORS
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.#1622; BK 8
AMEND POSITION AND PAY SCHEDULE
Commissioner Watkins offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Kaler, that a
Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER AMENDING SECTIONS (B)
FINANCE, (E) INSPECTION, (G) POLICE, (H) FIRE, (I) ENGINEERING/PUBLIC
WORKS, (K) HUMAN RESOURCES AND (L) PADUCAH RENAISSANCE ALLIANCE,
OF THE FY2011-2012 POSITION AND PAY SCHEDULE FOR THE EMPLOYEES OF
THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY," be adopted.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Kaler, Watkins, and
Mayor Paxton (5). M.O.#1623; BK 8
ORDINANCES — ADOPTION
PURCHASE OF ROLL-OUT REFUSE CONTAINERS FOR USE IN THE EPW-
SOLID WASTE DIVISION
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 THE SOLE SOURCE
PURCHASE OF ROLL-OUT REFUSE CONTAINERS, LIDS AND FITTINGS FOR
THE 2011-2012 FISCAL YEAR 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 Ameri-Kart, in an amount not to exceed
$66,000.00, for the purchase of roll-out refuse containers, lids and fittings for the 2011-
2012 fiscal year, for use by customers within the City limits of Paducah served by the
Solid Waste Division, Engineering -Public Works Department.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Kaler, Watkins, and
Mayor Paxton (5). ORD.#2011-8-7849; BK 32
PURCHASE OF DUMPSTERS FOR USE IN THE EPW-SOLID WASTE
DIVISION
Commissioner Gault offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Abraham, that the
Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE
AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF DUMPSTERS, LIDS AND FITTNGS FOR
UTILIZATION BY COMMERCIAL BUSINESSES WITHIN THE CITY OF
PADUCAH, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR
SAME." This ordinance is summarized as follows: That the Finance Director is
authorized to pay the total sum of $23,076.00 to Municipal Equipment, Inc., for the
purchase of various sized dumpsters, lids and additional fittings for the Solid Waste
Division of Engineering -Public Works and authorizing 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.#2011-8-7850; BK 32
ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT
Commissioner Kaler offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Watkins, that the Board
of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
SECTIONS 126-3, DEFINITIONS; 126-31(A), ZONE CLASSIFICATIONS AND
BOUNDARIES; 126-71(G), OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING AREAS; 126-
104(4), MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL ZONE, R-3; 126-115(B), HISTORICAL
ZONES, H-1 AND H-2; 126-116, HIGHWAY BUSINESS DISTRICT, HBD; AND 126-
121(3), NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL CORRIDOR ZONE, NCCZ OF
CHAPTER 126, ZONING OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF
AUGUST 23, 2011
PADUCAH, KENTUCKY." This ordinance is summarized as follows: That Chapter
126-3, be amended by removing the term "modular home" from the definition of
"manufactured home"; that Chapter 126-31(a) be amended by creating the Neighborhood
Services Zone and the Neighborhood Commercial Corridor Zone to the list of the City's
zones found in Section 126-31; that Chapter 126-71(g) be amended to include the size of
required sight triangles (7') for traffic visibility and bring required handicapped parking
requirements in line with ADA standards; that Chapter 126-104(4) be amended to define
the lot area required for two-family dwellings in the R-3 (medium density residential)
zone as "per unit"; that Chapter 126-115(b) be amended to establish the lot size for two-
family dwellings in the H-2 (historical neighborhood) zone; that Chapter 126-116 be
amended to allow residential development in the Highway Business District; and that
Chapter 126-121 be amended to bring the material guidelines in the Neighborhood
Commercial Corridor Zone to reflect the approved materials in the Fountain Avenue
Neighborhood Zone.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Kaler, Watkins, and
Mayor Paxton (5). ORD.#2011-8-7851; BK 32
INTERIOR REHAB OF 333 N. 16TH STREET
Commissioner Watkins offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Kaler, that the Board
of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND
ACCEPTING A CONTRACT FOR COMPLETE INTERIOR RENOVATION OF 333 NORTH
16TH STREET AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR
SAME." This ordinance is summarized as follows: That the City of Paducah hereby approves
and accepts a contract with Kepman Construction for the complete interior renovation of 333
North 16`x' Street in the amount of $68,759.00 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.#2011-8-7852; BK 32
RIVERFRONT ANNEXATION, INTENT TO RE -ANNEX
Commissioner Abraham offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Gault, that the Board of
Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE EXTENDING THE
BOUNDARY OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY, BY INTENT TO RE -
ANNEX CERTAIN PROPERTY LYING ADJACENT TO THE CORPORATE LIMITS
OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH, AND DEFINING ACCURATELY THE BOUNDARY
OF SAID PROPERTY TO BE INCLUDED WITHIN THE SAID CORPORATE
LIMITS." This ordinance is summarized as follows: Approving intent to re -annex
certain property lying adjacent to the corporate limits of the City of Paducah located
generally between the low water mark of the Ohio River along the City's present
boundary to the thread of the Ohio River, containing 208.7005 acres, more or less.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Kaler, Watkins, and
Mayor Paxton (5). ORD.#2011-8-7853; BK 32
HOME FUNDING AGREEMENT FOR GAP POOL FINANCING
Commissioner Gault offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Abraham, that the Board of
Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND
DIRECTING THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY, TO ENTER INTO A GAP
POOL FUNDING AGREEMENT WITH KENTUCKY HOUSING CORPORATION
WHEREBY THE CITY IS ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE THE AGGREGATE SUM OF
$80,000.00 TO BE USED FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF TWO (2) NEW HOMES
FOR LOW TO MODERATE INCOME FAMILIES IN THE FOUNTAIN AVENUE
NEIGHBORHOOD". This ordinance is summarized as follows: The City of Paducah is
authorized and directed to enter into a GAP Pool Funding Agreement with Kentucky
Housing Corporation whereby the City is eligible to receive the aggregate sum of
$80,000.00 to be used for the construction of two (2) new homes for low to moderate
income families in the Fountain Avenue Neighborhood and hereby authorizes and directs
the Mayor to execute the Funding Agreement and any and all other documents which
may be reasonably necessary for the City of Paducah to comply with the terms and
conditions of the Funding Agreement.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Kaler, Watkins, and
Mayor Paxton (5). ORD.#2011-8-7854; BK 32
AUGUST 23, 2011
CONTRACT FOR SERVICES — THE QUILT MUSEUM
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 WITH THE NATIONAL QUILT
MUSEUM FOR SPECIFIC SERVICES." This ordinance is summarized as follows:
That the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute a contract with the National Quilt
Museum in the amount of $22,255, for providing workshops, arts programming, playing
a vital role during the Annual Quilt Show, and other services as outlined in said Contract.
/- This contract shall expire June 30, 2012.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Kaler, Watkins, and
Mayor Paxton (5). ORD.#2011-8-7855; BK 33
ORDINANCES — INTRODUCTION
KY GOVERNOR'S HIGHWAY SAFETY PROGRAM
Commissioner Watkins offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Kaler, that the Board
of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE RATIFYING
THE MAYOR'S EXECUTION OF A 2011-2012 KENTUCKY GOVERNOR'S
HIGHWAY SAFETY PROGRAM REIMBURSEMENT GRANT AWARD WITH THE
KENTUCKY OFFICE OF HIGHWAY SAFETY, A DIVISION OF THE KENTUCKY
TRANSPORTATION CABINET." This ordinance is summarized as follows: That the
City of Paducah hereby ratifies the Mayor's execution of a 2011-2012 Kentucky
Governor's Highway Safety Program Reimbursement Grant Award with the Kentucky
Office of Highway Safety, a division of the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, in the
amount of $45,793, for approximately 1200 hours of traffic enforcement salaries and
overtime, fuel, laser instructor and training, as well as the cost to attend state sponsored
conferences and meetings. This program will reimburse 100% of approved personnel
and expenses and does not require any local cash or in-kind match.
LEASE EXTENSION AGREEMENT — SEAMAN'S CHURCH INSTITUTE
Commissioner Abraham offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Gault, that the Board
of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING
AND APPROVING A LEASE EXTENSION AGREEMENT WITH SEAMEN'S
CHURCH INSTITUTE OF NEW YORK AND NEW JERSEY." This ordinance is
summarized as follows: The Mayor of the City of Paducah, Kentucky is hereby
authorized and directed to execute a Lease Extension Agreement with Seamen's Church
Institute of New York and New Jersey which shall have the following terms:
a) The term of the lease extension shall be for ten (10) years.
b) Seamen's Church Institute of New York and New Jersey shall pay
lease payments to the City of Paducah during the term of the lease
extension period in the amount of $3.00 per square foot per year
beginning October 1, 2011. The annual rental shall be paid in monthly
installments of one -twelfth (1/12) of the total annual rental due for the
applicable year of the lease.
c) Such other customary terms and conditions as may be approved by the
Corporation Counsel for the City of Paducah.
AMEND PARKS AND RECREATION ORDINANCE TO REMOVE
REFERENCES TO FIREARMS BEING ALLOWED IN PARKS
Commissioner Gault offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Abraham, that the
Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING SECTION 70-5, AND SECTION 70-94 OF CHAPTER 70, PARKS AND
RECREATION OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH,
KENTUCKY.' This ordinance is summarized as follows: The City of Paducah hereby
amends Chapter 70, Parks and Recreation, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of
Paducah to remove references to firearms.
CITY MANAGER REPORT
Inspection Department will be closed to the public to attend funeral services for Joel
Scarbrough, Inspections Director/Chief Building Inspector, on Thursday, August 251H
AUGUST 23, 2011
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Commissioner Kaler offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Watkins, 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).
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Kaler, Watkins, and
Mayor Paxton (5).
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
None
Upon motion the meeting adjourned.
ADOPTED: September 13 , 2011
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