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Home My WebLink About01/10/95234 JANUARY 10, 1995 ROLL CALL At a Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners held in the Commission Chambers at City Hall at 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 10, 1995, Mayor Montgomery presided, and upon call of the roll the following answered to their names: Commissioners Coleman, Grumley, Hornsby, Renfro and Mayor Montgomery (5). PRESENTATION Mayor Montgomery presented Certified Level I Traffic Signal Technician through the International Municipal Signal Association Certificates to the following Public Works Traffic Technicians: Ed Clark, Melissa Street and Harmon Buckelew. David Harvell, Director of Public Works, complimented his employees for working hard to obtain this certificate. PUBLIC FORUM Chuck Summers, representative of the residents of Conrad Heights and Heather Hills, gave a statement contesting the relocation of KC's Recreation Room (pool hall and bar) to the Park Plaza Industrial Parks area. This statement included opposition to the designated zoning (Highway Business District Zone) for the Park Plaza Industrial Park area. A petition contesting the relocation of KC's was submitted to the, Commission. This petition will be received and filed at the next Commission meeting. Mr. Summers also read and presented a letter to the Commission from Dr. Larry C. Franks in support of opposition to this move. The letter is located in this meeting's Minute file. ( John Wise and John Williams both residents of Heather Hills also, voiced their support opposing the relocation of KC's. It was mentioned that a buffer was agreed to be put in place along High Street about 4-5 years ago from a previous developer. This has not been put in place. Residents requested if this agreement could be enforced. An informal request was made by the Conrad Heights and Heather Hills residents that screening be placed around the Park Plaza Industrial Park area. MINUTES Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Grumley that the reading of the Minutes for December 27, 1994, be waived and that the Minutes of said meeting(s) prepared by the City Clerk be approved as written. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Grumley, Hornsby, Renfro and Mayor Montgomery (5). MOTIONS R & F DOCUMENTS Commissioner Grumley offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman that the following documents be received and filed: 1. Certificate(s) of Insurance: (a) B & J Construction Inc. (b) Ray Black & Son, Inc. (c) J. C. Cates Construction (d) Council Construction (e) Gibson Piping, Inc. (f) Midstates Construction Co. (g) O'Nan Construction (h) Rotor Rooter Sewer Service (i) Shelce Contractors, Inc. (j) Bill South Construction Co. (k) Vanguard Contractors, Inc. (1) Wahl's Excavating Co. 235 2. Bond for B & J Construction, Inc. 3. Performance Bond for Midstates Construction, Inc. ✓ 4. License Agreement between the City and the Retired & Senior Volunteer Program for use of one room located at the P.A.L.S. Center ,i 5. City of Paducah Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for Year Ended June 30, 1994 ✓ 6. Paducah Water Works General Ledger Balance Sheet for Period Ending November 30, 1994 ✓ 7. Paducah Water Works Monthly Report for December 1994 Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Grumley, Hornsby, Renfro and Mayor Montgomery (5). R & F BIDS Commissioner Hornsby offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Renfro that the following bids be received and filed: For Purchase of Refuse Truck & Cobra (Knuckleboom) Loader: 1. Petersen Industries 2. Hooper 3. Lucky Hydraulics Inc. 4. Stringfellow, Inc. 5. Navistar International Corp. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Grumley, Hornsby, Renfro and Mayor Montgomery (5). R & F NOTICES OF CANCELLATION Commissioner Renfro offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Hornsby that the Notice of Cancellation for the January 3, 19951 regular meeting be received and filed. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Grumley, Hornsby, Renfro and Mayor Montgomery (5). MUNICIPAL ORDERS PERSONNEL CHANGES Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Grumley that upon the recommendation of the City Manager, the Board of Commissioners of the City of Paducah orders that the personnel changes on the attached list be approved: (SEE MUNICIPAL ORDER BOOK) Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Grumley, Hornsby, Renfro and Mayor Montgomery (5). GRANT APPLICATION FOR NOBLE PARK FOUNTAIN PROJECT Commissioner Grumley offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman that a Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A GRANT APPLICATION TO OBTAIN FUNDING THROUGH THE RONALD McDONALD CHILDREN'S CHARITIES GRANT PROGRAM TO ASSIST IN FUNDING THE NOBLE PARK LAKE WATER FOUNTAIN PROJECT", be adopted. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Grumley, Hornsby Renfr a�Mayor Montgomery (5). M, V..� f7oz � $k 3 ; '7'andORDINANCES - INTRODUCTI N AUTHORIZE PAYMENT FOR TELEPHONE CABLE RELOCATION FOR COLE ROAD PROJECT Commissioner Hornsby offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Renfro that the Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE DIRECTING THE FINANCE DIRECTOR TO PAY THE SUM OF $11,953.00 TO BELL SOUTH TELECOMMUNICATIONS FOR JANUARY 10, 1995 236 RELOCATION OF TELEPHONE CABLE FOR THE COLEMAN ROAD RELOCATION PROJECT". The foregoing title summarizes the contents of this ordinance. PURCHASE TRASH LOADER FOR SOLID WASTE DIVISION Commissioner Renfro offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Hornsby that the Board of Commissioners introduce anO'ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE BID OF NAVISTAR INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $81,276, FOR SALE TO THE CITY OF ONE 1995 INTERNATIONAL MODEL 4900 TRUCK CHASSIS WITH COBRA TRASH LOADER FOR USE BY THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT, SOLID WASTE DIVISION, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR SAME". The foregoing title summarizes the contents of this ordinance. AMEND SECTION 2-11(C) OF ARTICLE I, CHAPTER 2, ADMINISTRATION Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Grumley that the Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 2-11(C) OF ARTICLE I, CHAPTER 2, ADMINISTRATION, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY". This ordinance is summarized as follows: Amending the City's policy for hiring and making appointments. AMEND SECTION 10-80.5 OF CHAPTER 10, CIVIL SERVICE - AEPF 10% INCREASE Commissioner Grumley offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Renfro that the Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 10-80.5 OF CHAPTER 10, CIVIL SERVICE, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY". This ordinance is summarized as follows: Granting a 10% (total) increase for 1994 and 1995 to pensioners in the Appointive Employees Pension Fund, effective January 1, 1995. DISCUSSION Mayor Montgomery announced that an agreement has been worked out for the Police Department to have an office in the Kentucky Oaks Mall. She asked the City Manager to look into at least 3 alternative methods of handling leaves. This should include the cost of each method and also include methods of notifying citizens about the cleaning of curbs, gutters, etc. In regard to the bulletin sent out this year about this subject --She said, "I feel it should be pointed out that the area pertaining to the cleaning of curbs, gutters, ditches and etc., has been in the ordinance since 1955". Commissioner Grumley read a statement concerning the mix-up about the sewer rates. This statement is located in this meeting's Minute file. Commissioner Coleman presented some complaints to the City Manager from citizens. These complaints consisted of the following: 1. Streets being cleaned 2. Semi -trailers in residential areas / 3. Refuse ( City Manager handed out the proposed Storm Plan to the Commission for review. Mayor Montgomery announced that on Thursday, January 19, 1995, there will be a direct line for citizens to call into Channel 11 and ask her questions. Also, Mr. Don Harper, Street Superintendent, will be there to answer questions. EXECUTIVE SESSION Commissioner Hornsby offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Renfro that the Board go into closed session for discussion of matters pertaining to the following topics: JANUARY 10, 1995 237 Proposed or pending litigation; as permitted by KRS 61.810(1)(c). Issues which might lead to the appointment, dismissal, or disciplining of an employee; as permitted by KRS 61.810(a)(f). Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Grumley, Hornsby, Renfro and Mayor Montgomery (5). At the conclusion of the Executive Session the Board reconvened in Open Session and held a Workshop. Se Workshop notes after end of Minutes. Upon motion the meeting was adjourned. APPROVED: January 17, 1995 10 City Clerk May The City Clerk did not attend the Commission Meeting. Tammy Brock attended and took the minutes. JANUARY 10, 1995 237A WORKSHOP NOTES 1/10/95 Items of discussion included: • Allowing a delay in the change of sick days, per the request of department directors, employees and recommendation by the city manager. • Mayor consulted with commission on potential board appointments. • Mayor reviewed request from Human Rights Commission on change of their ordinance regarding membership on the Human Rights Commission. It was agreed that Stan Beauchamp, Human Rights Director, would be asked to attend a workshop after the next commission meeting.