HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/08/11NOVEMBER 8, 2011
At a Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners, held on Tuesday, November 8, 2011, at 5:30
p.m., Mayor Pro -Tem Kaler presided, and upon call of the roll by the City Clerk, the following
answered to their names: Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Watkins and Mayor Pro -Tem Kaler (4).
Mayor Paxton was absent (1).
ADDITIONS/DELETIONS
City Manager — no additions or deletions to the agenda but request an executive session to discuss
pending litigation.
PRESENTATION
VETERAN'S DAY COMMITTEE
Military Veteran Buddy Smith, Chair of Veterans' Day Parade committee, thanked the Commission
for its support of the parade. It will be November 11th at 11:00 a.m.
MINUTES
Commissioner Abraham offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Gault, that the reading of the
Minutes for the October 25th, 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, Watkins and Mayor Pro -Tem
Kaler (4).
APPOINTMENTS
PADUCAH GOLF COMMISSION
Mayor Pro -Tem Kaler made the following appointment: "WHEREAS, upon the recommendation
of Mayor Paxton, I move that the Board of Commissioners appoint Bill Griggs as a member of the
Paducah Golf Commission to replace Bill Evans who has resigned. This term will expire March 26,
2014."
Commissioner Gault offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Abraham, that the Board of
Commissioners approve the recommendation of Mayor Paxton in appointing Bill Griggs as a
member of the Paducah Golf Commission.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Watkins and Mayor Pro -Tem
Kaler (4).
NUISANCE CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD
Mayor Pro -Tem Kaler made the following reappointments and appointments: "WHEREAS, upon
the recommendation of Mayor Paxton, I move that the Board of Commissioners reappoint Rube
Davis as a member of the Nuisance Code Enforcement Board. This term will expire February 26,
2015; and
WHEREAS, upon the recommendation of Mayor Paxton, I move that the Board of
Commissioners reappoint Beverly McKinley as a member of the Nuisance Code Enforcement
Board. This term will expire February 26, 2014; and
WHERAS, upon the recommendation of Mayor Paxton, I move that the Board of
Commissioners appoint Mark Fogelsong as a member of the Nuisance Code Enforcement Board to
replace Guthrie Allen, III. This term will expire February 26, 2012"
Commissioner Watkins offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Gault, that the Board of
Commissioners approve the recommendation of Mayor Paxton in reappointing Rube Davis and
Beverly McKinley and appointing Mark Fogelsong as members of the Nuisance Code Enforcement
Board.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Watkins and Mayor Pro -Tem
Kaler (4).
MOTIONS
Commissioner Abraham offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Gault, that the following
documents and bids be received and filed:
DOCUMENTS
1. Certificates of Insurance:
(a) Sams Brothers Concrete
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Right of Way Bond:
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2. Contracts/Agreements:
a) Paducah Ford Inc. for Purchase of a 2012 Ford F550 Crew Cab (2011-10-7867)
3. Deeds:
Closing of a Portion of Adams Street and Two Public Alleys Bounded by Clark
Street on the North, Jackson Street on the South, South 31St Street on the East, and
Lone Oak Road on the West (2011-10-7866)
Robert D. Moore & Betty M. Moore Kevin Peterson & Chrystal Peterson
T. R. Griffin, Jr. & Gloria M. Griffin Deborah Schrader Caspar & Patricia A.
John Fitzgerald & Dorris Anne Fitzgerald Schrader
Elise A. Garrett Wilson Estes & D. Joan Estes
Jie Y. Sin Family Video Movie Club, Inc.
Paducah Independent School District Finance Corporation
Sheila Ann LeNeave
4. Paducah -McCracken County Joint Sewer Agency Financial Statements for Years Ended
June 30, 2011 and 2010
5. Electric Plant Board of the City of Paducah d/b/a Paducah Power System Financial
Statements for Years Ended June 30, 2011 and 2010
6. Paducah Water Financial Highlights for September 2011
7. Notice of Cancellation of the Meeting for Tuesday, October 4, 2011 for the Board of
Commissioners of the City of Paducah
BIDS
ENGINEERING -PUBLIC WORKS
2012 FIRE RESCUE VEHICLE
1. Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp.
2. Bluegrass Fire & Pierce Manufacture
3. V. T. Hackney
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Watkins and Mayor Pro -Tem
Kaler (4).
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, Watkins and Mayor Pro -Tem
Kaler (4).
ORDINANCES —ADOPTION
2011 AMERICA'S PROMISE ALLIANCE: 100 BEST COMMUNITIES FOR YOUNG
PEOPLE AWARD
Commissioner Watkins offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Gault, that the Board of
Commissioners adopt 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 isi
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.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Watkins and Mayor Pro -Tem
Kaler (4). ORD.#2011-11-7875; BK 33
NOVEMBER 8, 2011
AMENDMENT #4 TO THE 800 MHz REBANDING FREQUENCY RECONFIGURATION
AGREEMENT
Commissioner Abraham offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Gault, that the Board of
Commissioners adopt 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.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Watkins and Mayor Pro -Tem
Kaler (4). ORD.#2011-11-7876; BK 33
PURCHASE OF FORD 2012 F-250 TRUCK FOR USE IN THE EPW FLOODWALL
DIVISION
Commissioner Gault offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Abraham, that the Board of
Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE
PURCHASE OF ONE 2012 FORD F-250 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 F-250 Truck for use in the Floodwall
Division of the Engineering -Public Works Department.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Watkins and Mayor Pro -Tem
Kaler (4). ORD.#2011-11-7877; BK 33
CONTRACT WITH PEEL AND HOLLAND FOR HEALTH INSURANCE CONSULTING
SERVICES
Commissioner Watkins offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Gault, that the Board of
Commissioners adopt 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.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Watkins and Mayor Pro -Tem
Kaler (4). ORD.#2011-11-7878; BK 33
ORDINANCES - INTRODUCTION
FINAL RE -ANNEXATION OF RIVERFRONT PROPERTY
Commissioner Abraham offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Gault, that the Board of
Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE EXTENDING THE
BOUNDARY OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY, BY FINALIZING THE RE -
ANNEXATION OF 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 the final re -annexation of certain property lying
adjacent to the corporate limits of the City of Paducah located generally between the low watermark
of the Ohio River along the City's present boundary to the thread of the Ohio River, containing
208.7005 acres, more or less.
PURCHASE FIRE RESCUE TRUCK
Commissioner Gault offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Abraham, that the Board of
Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE BID FOR
SALE TO THE CITY OF ONE 2012 FIRE RESCUE VEHICLE, AND AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR SAME". This ordinance is summarized as follows:
NOVEMBER 8, 2011
The City of Paducah accepts the bid of Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corporation, in the amount of
$149,460.00, for sale to the City of one 2012 Fire Rescue Vehicle, for use by the Paducah Fire
Department, and hereby authorizes the Mayor to execute a contract for same.
CONTRACT FOR ENGINEERING OF NOBLE PARK POOL RENOVATIONS
Commissioner Watkins offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Gault, that the Board of
Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AN
AGREEMENT WITH FLORENCE & HUTCHESON, INC. FOR PROFESSIONAL
ENGINEERING SERVICES ASSOCIATED WITH THE NOBLE PARK POOL RENOVATION
PROJECT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT FOR
SAME". This ordinance is summarized as follows: That the City of Paducah hereby approves an
agreement with Florence & Hutcheson, Inc., in the amount of $98,700.00 for professional
engineering services for the Noble Park Pool Renovation Project and authorizes the Mayor to
execute the agreement for same.
2011 POLICE DEPARTMENT HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT AWARD
Commissioner Abraham offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Gault, that the Board of
Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
PADUCAH ACCEPTING A 2011 KENTUCKY OFFICE OF HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT
AWARD FOR THE PADUCAH POLICE DEPARTMENT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT AND ALL DOCUMENTS RELATING THERETO WITH
THE KENTUCKY OFFICE OF HOMELAND SECURITY." This ordinance is summarized as
follows: That the City of Paducah hereby accepts grant funds in the amount of $60,000 through the
Kentucky Office of Homeland Security for a 2011 reimbursable grant award to purchase twenty-
three (23) hand-held radios to be used by the Paducah Police Department. This award does not
require a local cash match or in-kind contribution. Further, the Mayor is hereby authorized to
execute a Grant Agreement and all documents relating thereto with the Kentucky Office of
Homeland Security.
CITY MANAGER REPORT
Mr. Pederson suggested to have commission meetings on December 13th and 20th due to the holiday
season
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
Commissioner Kaler — Mentioned the Paducah article in "Skywest" magazine
PUBLIC COMMENTS
None
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Commissioner Gault offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Abraham, that the Board go into
closed session for discussion of matters pertaining to the following topics:
• Proposed or pending litigation, as permitted by KRS 61.810(1)(c).
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Watkins and Mayor Pro -Tem
Kaler (4).
OPEN SESSION
Commissioner Abraham offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Gault, that the Board
reconvene in open session.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Watkins and Mayor Pro -Tem
Kaler (4).
The topic for discussion was the organization of the Paducah Renaissance Alliance board.
Upon motion meeting adjourned.
ADOPTED: November 22 , 2011
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