HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/25/11OCTOBER 25, 2011
At a Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners, held on Tuesday, October 25, 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, and Mayor Paxton (4). Commissioner
Watkins was absent (1).
PRESENTATION
Mayor Paxton presented a proclamation to Carol Foreman proclaiming the month of November
2011 as "Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month".
SPOTLIGHT
Public Information Officer Pam Spencer spotlighted the latest award achieved by the City of
Paducah. The City has received its 20th consecutive Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in
Financial Reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and
Canada (GFOA). The City achieved the award based on the information the City submits in its
Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR). Kentucky cities are required by Kentucky
Revised Statutes to undergo an audit; however, part of the information found in the CAFR is
voluntary. This award is the highest form of recognition in the area of governmental accounting
and financial reporting. City Manager Jeff Pederson says, "This is an extremely important award
and a high mark for our finance office as the custodians of public dollars." Nine years worth of
CAFRs can be found on the City's website www.paducahky.gov. (As reported in the City
Commission Highlights by Pam Spencer, Public Information Officer.)
MINUTES
Commissioner Abraham offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Kaler, that the reading of the
Minutes for the October 11, 15 and 18, 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, and Mayor Paxton (4).
MOTIONS
R & F DOCUMENTS
Commissioner Gault offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Abraham, that the following
documents be received and filed:
DOCUMENTS
1. Certificates of Insurance:
a) Burnett Custom Homes Inc.
b) Danny Cope & Sons Excavating LLC
C) W. D. Steele Construction LLC
d) Super Crete
Right of Way Bond:
a) Burnett Custom Homes, Inc.
b) W.D Steele Construction Services LLC
2. Contracts/Agreements:
a) Motorola Services Agreement for FY2011-2012 (2011-7-7830)
b) Kentucky Housing Corporation GAP Funding Agreement for Construction of Two
New Homes (2011-8-7854)
C) Interlocal Cooperation Agreements between the City of Paducah and McCracken
County for a:
• Kentucky Division of Waste Management Grant Agreement to Purchase
Equipment for the Volunteer -Operated Recycling Drop -Off Center Located
at 1830 North 8th Street (2011-5-7820)
• Kentucky Division of Waste Management Grant Agreement to Fund the
Annual 2011-2012 City/County Clean -Up Day (2011-7-7820)
• 2011 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (2011-8-7846)
d) D&D Construction for the Fountain Avenue Housing Revitalization Project to
Construct a New Home Located at 1402 Harrison Street (2011-9-7863) (Includes
Contract, Site Plan, Specifications, etc.)
e) The Department of the Army, Department of the Interior, Custody and Revenue
Statement for the Army Reserve Training Center Located at 2956 Park Avenue
(2007-9-7330)
OCTOBER 25, 2011
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Kaler, and Mayor Paxton (4)
MUNICIPAL ORDER
PERSONNEL CHANGES
Commissioner Kaler 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)
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Kaler, and Mayor Paxton (4).
NOTE: At the request of Comm. Kaler, Fire Training Officer Ronnie Rathman gave a
presentation about "How to Dispose of Hazardous Waste"
2011 HUD TITLE VI/SECTION 504 COMPLIANCE
Commissioner Kaler offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Abraham, that a Municipal Order
entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER AMENDING MUNICIPAL ORDER NO. 1570, ENTITLED,
`A MUNICIPAL ORDER APPOINTING THE BUDGET AND HUMAN RESOURCES
ADMINISTRATOR AS TITLE VI AND SECTION 504 COORDINATOR IN ORDER TO
COMPLY WITH TITLE VI OF THE CIVIL RIGHTS ACT OF 1964 AND ALL
REQUIREMENTS IMPOSED BY THE REGULATIONS OF THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF
HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, AND KENTUCKY
HOUSING CORPORATION', TO CHANGE THE APPOINTEE FROM THE BUDGET AND
HUMAN RESOURCES ADMINISTRATOR TO DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES," be
adopted.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Kaler, and Watkins (4).
M.O.#1631; BK 8
TRANSFER OF PROPERTY ACQUIRED BY ALLEY CLOSING TO PADUCAH PUBLIC
SCHOOL DISTRICT
Commissioner Abraham offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Gault, that a Municipal Order
entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER APPROVING THE TRANSFER OF A PORTION OF REAL
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3190 JACKSON STREET TO PADUCAH INEPENDENT SCHOOL
DISTRICT FINANCE CORPORATION AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUE A
QUITCLAIM DEED," be adopted.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Kaler, and Mayor Paxton (4).
M.O.#1632; BK 8
EXECUTION OF A WATER LINE EASEMENT TO HENDRON WATER DISTRICT
LOCATED ON ELMDALE RD
Commissioner Gault offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Abraham, that a Municipal Order
entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A
PERPETUAL WATER LINE EASEMENT AND TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF PADUCAH AND HENDRON WATER DISTRICT FOR A WATER
LINE EXTENSION ALONG ELMDALE ROAD AT THE INTERSECTION OF FARWOOD
DRIVE IN FOREST HILLS," be adopted.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Kaler, and Mayor Paxton (4).
M.O.#1633; BK 8
CERTIFICATION TO KYTC OF SAFE LOAD CAPACITY POSTING OF BRIDGES
WITHIN CITY LIMITS
Commissioner Kaler offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Abraham, that a Municipal Order
entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE THE STATEMENT OF COMPLIANCE WITH NATIONAL BRIDGE INSPECTION
STANDARDS/BRIDGE POSTING REQUIREMENTS FOR PADUCAH, KENTUCKY
CERTIFYING BRIDGES WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF PADUCAH ARE POSTED WITH
SAFE LOAD CAPACITIES," be adopted.
OCTOBER 25, 2011
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Kaler, and Mayor Paxton (4).
M.O.#1634; BK 8
ORDINANCES —ADOPTION
2011 CDBG: CENTER POINT RECOVERY CENTER AGREEMENT
Commissioner Kaler offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Abraham, that the Board of
Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH
APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE KENTUCKY DEPARTMENT FOR LOCAL
GOVERNMENT TO OBTAIN A COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT AWARD
ON BEHALF OF THE FOUR RIVERS BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CENTER POINT RECOVERY
CENTER, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT FOR
SAME." This ordinance is summarized as follows: That the City of Paducah approves an Agreement
with the Kentucky Department for Local Government to obtain a Community Development Block Grant
Award on behalf of Four Rivers Behavioral Health Center Point Recovery Center. The City agrees with the
extension of the CDBG Award through November 30, 2014, increasing the original grant amount from
$300,000 to $531,529, and authorizes the Mayor to execute an agreement for same. No local match is
required.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Kaler and Mayor Paxton (4).
ORD. # 2011-10-7870; BK 33
REVISION TO FLOOD DAMAGE ORDINANCE PER FEMA REQUIREMENTS
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 ABOLISHING ARTICLE II, FLOOD DAMAGE PREVENTION OF CHAPTER 50,
FLOODS AND RE-CREATING ARTICLE II OF CHAPTER 50, FLOODS OF THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY, ADOPTING THE REVISED
FLOOD INSURANCE RATE MAPS (FIRMS) AND THE FLOOD INSURANCE STUDY (FIS),
AND ADOPT THE SUMMARY OF MAP ACTIONS THAT DOCUMENT PREVIOUS LETTER
OF MAP CHANGES PREVIOUSLY APPROVED BY FEMA". This ordinance is summarized as
follows: In order to be in continued compliance with the National Flood Insurance Program, the
City of Paducah hereby adopts the following five collective items to be officially effective as of
November 2, 2011:
1. Abolish the current Article II - Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance of Chapter 50, Floods
2. Recreate Article II - Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance, Chapter 50, Floods which is in
compliance FEMA Federal and State Requirements.
3. Adopt the Revised Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) as completed by FEMA on May 2,
2011.
4. Adopt the Revised Flood Insurance Study (FIS) as completed by FEMA on May 2, 2011.
5. Adopt the Summary of Map Actions that document previous Letter of Map Changes
(LOMCs) actions previously approved by FEMA. ,
The following Enforcement, Violation Notice and Penalties are hereby set out in full
as follows:
1) Civil Offense: If, at any time, development occurs which is not in accordance with the provisions of
this ordinance including obtaining or complying with the terms and conditions of a floodplain
construction permit and any approved modifications, such development shall constitute a civil
offense.
2) Notice of Violation: If, at any time, a duly authorized employee or agent of the Floodplain
Administrator has reasonable cause to believe that a person has caused development to occur which
is not in accordance with the provisions of this ordinance including obtaining or complying with the
terms and conditions of a floodplain construction permit and any approved modifications thereof, a
duly authorized employee of the Floodplain Administrator shall issue a notice to the person
responsible for the violation and/or the property owner, stating the facts of the offense or violation,
the section of this ordnance and/or of the permit violated, when it occurred, how the violation is to be
remedied to bring the development into conformity with this ordinance or with the approved permit,
and within what period of time the remedy is to occur, which period of time shall be reasonable and
shall be determined by the nature of the violation and whether or not it creates a nuisance or hazard.
The remedy may include an order to stop work on the development. The notice shall also state that a
citation may be forthcoming in the event that the requested remedies and corrective actions are not
taken, which citation will request a civil monetary fine and shall state the maximum fine which could
be imposed in accordance with provisions of this ordinance.
3) Notice of Citation: If, at any time, a duly authorized employee or agent of the Floodplain
Administrator has reasonable cause to believe that a person has caused development to occur which
OCTOBER 25, 2011
is not in accordance with the provisions of this ordinance including obtaining or complying with the
terms and conditions of a floodplain construction permit and any approved modifications thereof, a
duly authorized employee of the Floodplain Administrator may issue a citation to the offender
stating the violation, prior notices of violation issued, how the violation is to be remedied to bring the
development into conformity with this ordinance or with the approved permit, and within what
period of time the remedy is to occur, and what penalty or penalties are recommended. When a
citation is issued, the person to whom the citation is issued shall respond to the citation within seven
(7) days of the date the citation is issued by either carrying out the remedies and corrections set forth
in the citation, paying the civil fine set forth in the citation or requesting a hearing before the
governing body. If the person to whom the citation is issued does not respond to the citation within
seven (7) days, that person shall be deemed to have waived the right to a hearing and the
determination that a violation occurred shall be considered final.
4) Penalties: Violation of the provisions of this ordinance or failure to comply with any of its
requirements, including violation of conditions and safeguards established in connection with
granting of a variance or special exceptions, shall constitute a misdemeanor civil offense. Any
person who violates this ordinance or fails to comply with any of its requirements shall, upon
conviction thereof, be fined no less than $500.00 per day or imprisoned for not more than ninety (90)
days, or both; and in addition, shall pay all costs and expenses involved in the case. Each day such
violation continues shall be considered a separate offense. Nothing herein contained shall prevent
the Floodplain Administrator from taking such other lawful action as is necessary to prevent or
remedy any violation.
MOTION TO AMEND ORDINANCE FOR FLOOD DAMAGE PREVENTION
Commissioner Gault offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Abraham, that the ordinance introduced
on October 11, 2011 entitled, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY
ABOLISHING ARTICLE II, FLOOD DAMAGE PREVENTION OF CHAPTER 50, FLOODS
AND RE-CREATING ARTICLE II OF CHAPTER 50, FLOODS OF THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY, ADOPTING THE REVISED
FLOOD INSURANCE RATE MAPS (FIRMS) AND THE FLOOD INSURANCE STUDY (FIS),
AND ADOPT THE SUMMARY OF MAP ACTIONS THAT DOCUMENT PREVIOUS LETTER
OF MAP CHANGES PREVIOUSLY APPROVED BY FEMA", be amended to reflect the
following changes:
1. Revised the Administration of the Flood Ordinance from Floodplain Co -
Administrators consisting of the Building & Electrical Inspector and the City
Engineer -Public Works Director to that of a single Floodplain Administrator
being the City Engineer -Public Works Director.
2. Revised the Variance and Appeals Board from the Building Code Appeals Board
to the Board of Commissioners.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Kaler, and Mayor Paxton (4).
ADOPT FLOOD PREVENTION ORDINANCE AS AMENDED
Commissioner Kaler offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Abraham, that the ordinance
introduced on October 11, 2011 entitled, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH,
KENTUCKY ABOLISHING ARTICLE II, FLOOD DAMAGE PREVENTION OF CHAPTER 50,
FLOODS AND RE-CREATING ARTICLE II OF CHAPTER 50, FLOODS OF THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY, ADOPTING THE REVISED
FLOOD INSURANCE RATE MAPS (FIRMS) AND THE FLOOD INSURANCE STUDY (FIS),
AND ADOPT THE SUMMARY OF MAP ACTIONS THAT DOCUMENT PREVIOUS LETTER
OF MAP CHANGES PREVIOUSLY APPROVED BY FEMA", be adopted as amended.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Kaler, and Mayor Paxton (4).
ORD.#2011-10-7871; BK 33
FINAL REVISED 2010-2011 (FY2011) BUDGET ORDINANCE
Commissioner Gault offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Abraham, that the Board of
Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE RESCINDING ORDINANCE
NO. 2010-6-7700, AND ADOPTING THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY, REVISED
ANNUAL BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 2010, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2011, BY
ESTIMATING REVENUES AND RESOURCES AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE
OPERATION OF CITY GOVERNMENT." This ordinance is summarized as follows: The City of
Paducah rescinds Ordinance No. 2010-6-7700, that estimated revenues and resources and
appropriated funds for FY2011 and adopts a revised budget for FY2011 that reflects all adjustments
made throughout the fiscal year and any adjustments required by the independent financial auditors.
OCTOBER 25, 2011
The appropriations of City Government for a total of $65,231,285, and summarized by fund as
follows:
FUNDS APPROPRIATIONS
GENERAL $
31,545,410
SMALL
57,125
MAP
1,504,980
INVESTMENT
4,578,645
CDBG
339,645
HOME
368,890
TELCOM
240,285
E911
1,562,195
COURT AWARDS
64,515
DEBT
2,880,270
CIP
5,957,970
BOND FUND
2,381,480
SOLID WASTE
4,540,790
CIVIC CENTER
78,575
RENTAL
112,500
RADIO DEPR
145,355
FLEET
528,445
FLEET TRUST
874,685
SELF INSURANCE
986,380
HEALTH INS
3,786,000
MAINT TRUST
20,550
PRA
437,665
AEPF/PFPF/TRSTS
2,238,930
$
65,231,285
- Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Kaler and Mayor Paxton (4).
ORD.#2011-10-7872; BK 33
FY2012 PROPERTY TAX LEVIES
Commissioner Abraham offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Gault, that the Board of
Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE FIXING THE LEVIES AND
RATES OF TAXATION ON ALL PROPERTY IN THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY,
SUBJECT TO TAXATION FOR MUNICIPAL PURPOSES AND FOR SCHOOL PURPOSES
FOR THE PERIOD FROM JULY 1, 2011 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2012, WITH THE PURPOSES
OF SAID TAXES HEREUNDER DEFINED." This ordinance is summarized as follows:
PURPOSE
General Fund of the City
Real Property
Personal Property
Motor Vehicles & watercraft
School Purposes
Paducah Junior College
Real Estate
Personal Property
Motor Vehicles & watercraft
$0.250
$0.390
$0.390
$0.018
$0.018
$0.031
The City of Paducah shall collect the following taxes for the Board of Education:
Paducah Independent School District
Real Property $0.747
Personal Property $0.747
Inventory $0.747
Total Tax Rate per $100 - real property $1.015
OCTOBER 25, 2011 —
Total Tax Rate per $100 - personal property $1.155
Total Tax Rate per $100 — inventory $0.747 --
Total Tax Rate per $100 — motor vehicle & watercraft $0.421
Property taxes levied herein shall be due and payable in the following manner:
In the case of tax bills which reflect an amount due of less than Five Hundred
Dollars ($500.00), the payment shall be due on November 1, 2011, and shall be payable
without penalty and interest until November 30, 2011.
In the case of all other tax bills, payment shall be in accordance with the following
provisions:
■ The first half payment shall be due on November 1, 2011, and shall be payable
without penalty and interest until November 30, 2011.
■ The second half payment shall be due on February 1, 2012, and shall be payable
without penalty and interest until February 29, 2012.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Kaler and Mayor Paxton (4).
ORD.#2011-10-7873; BK 33
ENTREPADUCAH SMALL BUSINESS INCENTIVE PLAN PROGRAM
Commissioner Gault offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Abraham, that the Board of
Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH,
KENTUCKY, APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE
CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY AND ENTREPADUCAH FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A
SMALL BUSINESS INCENTIVE PLAN AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE
SAID MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING." This ordinance is summarized as follows:
This Ordinance authorizes the City of Paducah, Kentucky to approve a Memorandum of Understanding
between EntrePaducah and the City of Paducah, Kentucky for the development of a Small Business
Incentive Plan.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Kaler and Mayor Paxton (4).
ORD.#2011-10-7874; BK 33
ORDINANCES — INTRODUCTION
2011 AMERICA'S PROMISE ALLIANCE: 100 BEST COMMUNITIES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE
AWARD
Commissioner Kaler offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Abraham, that the Board of
Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A GRANT
AGREEMENT WITH AMERICA'S PROMISE ALLIANCE FOR THE 2011 100 BEST
COMMUNITIES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE GRANT AWARD AND AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS RELATING TO SAME". This ordinance is
summarized as follows: That the City of Paducah hereby approves a Grant Agreement with
America's Promise Alliance for the 2011 100 Best Communities for Young People Grant Award in
the amount of $2,500 for the purpose of conducting a local event and/or funding a local youth -
serving program and authorizes the Mayor to execute a grant Agreement and all documents relating
to same. The period of the Grant Agreement will begin on October 15, 2011 and terminate on
March 1, 2012.
AMENDMENT #4 TO THE 800 MHz REBANDING FREQUENCY RECONFIGURATION
AGREEMENT
Commissioner Kaler offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Gault, that the Board of
Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AMENDMENT
#4 TO THE FREQUENCY RECONFIGURATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
PADUCAH AND NEXTEL SOUTH CORPORATION, FOR RE -BANDING OF THE 800 MHZ
PUBLIC SAFETY RADIO SYSTEM, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE
SAME." This ordinance is summarized as follows: That the City of Paducah approves Amendment
#4 to the Frequency Reconfiguration Agreement between the City of Paducah and Nextel South
Corporation, for re -banding of the 800 MHz public safety radio system and authorizes the Mayor to
execute a contract for same. �-
OCTOBER 25, 2011
PURCHASE OF FORD 2012 F-250 TRUCK FOR USE IN THE EPW FLOODWALL
DIVISION
Commissioner Abraham offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Gault, that the Board of
Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE
PURCHASE OF ONE 2012 FORD F250 TRUCK FOR USE IN THE FLOODWALL DIVISION
OF THE ENGINEERING -PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT." This ordinance is summarized as
follows: That the Finance Director is authorized to pay the total sum of $39,540.00 to Crossroad
Ford, Lincoln, Inc., for the purchase of one 2012 Ford F250 Truck for use in the Floodwall Division
of the Engineering -Public Works Department.
CONTRACT WITH PEEL AND HOLLAND FOR HEALTH INSURANCE CONSULTING
SERVICES
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 PEEL & HOLLAND CONSULTING TO
PROVIDE CONSULTING SERVICES FOR ADMINISTRATION OF THE CITY OF
PADUCAH' S HEALTH INSURANCE". This ordinance is summarized as follows: That the
Mayor is hereby authorized to execute a contract with Peel & Holland Consulting in the amount of
$65,000, payable in four equal installments of $16,250 each, for consulting services on issues
pertaining to the administration of the City of Paducah's health insurance. An additional fee of
$200 per hour, subject to a minimum retainer of $5,000.00 will be charged for services requested by
the City or the City's legal counsel. This contract is for the 2012 calendar year.
CITY MANAGER REPORT
• A draft settlement agreement regarding a petition filed against the disturbance of mussels
found in the Ohio River in the area chosen for the Riverfront Development project will be
presented to the petitioners this week
• Parks Services Director Mark Thompson announced the Grand Opening of the Community
Recreation Center located on Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive will be October 291h at 4:30 p.m.
along with that will be a Jack -O -Lantern Contest
• Planning Director Steve Ervin announced the Fountain Avenue Fall Festival will follow the
Grand Opening beginning at approximately 5:00 p.m. It will be held at Lang Park.
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
Commissioner Kaler wants to do some type of recognition/thank, you at a future commission
meeting to Bob & Terry Dwyer along with Pat Herring for renovating private property in the
Lowertown neighborhood.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Bill Thistlewood, requested on behalf of the Paducah -McCracken County Convention Center
Board, permission to locate a sign advertising the Convention Center on City property
(Dome/Pavilion property). Steve Ervin, Planning Director, has denied the request because City
ordinances prohibit signs from being placed off-site of the business.
Upon motion the meeting adjourned.
ADOPTED: November 8 , 2011
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