HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/29/11NOVEMBER 29, 2011
At a Called Meeting of the Board of Commissioners, held on Tuesday, November 29, 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
UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Science and Cultural Organization) TRIP TO SOUTH
KOREA
Mary Hammonds, Executive Director of Paducah -McCracken County Convention and Visitors Bureau, gave
the presentation she presented at the UNESCO Conference in South Korea. The Visitors' Bureau has
submitted an application to UNESCO for the City to receive the distinction of being included in the creative
cities network on an international basis.
MOTION
R & F CALLED MEETING NOTICE
Commissioner Abraham offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Gault, that the Notices of Called
Meeting for 5:30 p.m., Tuesday, November 29, 2011, be received and filed.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Kaler, Watkins and Mayor Paxton (5).
MUNICIPAL ORDER
CITY EMPLOYEE SPENDING CREDIT FOR HEALTH INSURANCE FOR THE 2012 PLAN
YEAR
Commissioner Gault offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Abraham, that a Municipal Order entitled,
"A MUNICIPAL ORDER ESTABLISHING A POLICY FOR USE OF SPENDING CREDITS TOWARDS
THE PURCHASE OF CERTAIN BENEFITS SUCH AS HEALTH, DENTAL OR VISION PURSUANT
TO THE CITY'S GROUP HEALTH INSURANCE PLAN FOR THE 2012 PLAN YEAR," be adopted.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Kaler, Watkins and Mayor Paxton (5).
M.O.#1635; BK 8
ORDINANCES —ADOPTION
PURCHASE OF DECORATIVE STREET LIGHTS FOR MARINE WAY, ADAMS ST & CITY
PARKING LOT NEXT TO P & L BUILDING
Commissioner Kaler 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 DECORATIVE STREET LIGHTS FOR INSTALLATION
ALONG MARINE WAY, ADAMS STREET AND WITHIN THE NEW MARINE WAY/ADAMS
STREET PUBLIC PARKING LOT AND AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF FUNDS FOR SAID
PURCHASE." This ordinance is summarized as follows: That the City of Paducah hereby authorizes the
Finance Director to make payment to Hannan Supply in the amount of $43,788.20, for purchase of eleven
(11) "Solitaire" decorative street light fixtures to be installed along Marine Way, Adams Street and within
the Marine Way/Adams Street public parking lot and authorizes the Finance Director to transfer $63,000
from the Investment Fund Economic Development Reserve for the purchase of the decorative street lights.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Kaler, Watkins and Mayor Paxton (5).
ORD.#2011-11-7883; BK 33
PROPOSED ALLEY CLOSURE 27TH -28TH STREETS AND WASHINGTON STREET —
KENTUCKY AVE
Commissioner Abraham offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Gault, that the Board of Commissioners
adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE CLOSING OF A 24' WIDE
ALLEY LOCATED BETWEEN 27TH AND 28TH STREETS AND WASHINGTON STREET AND
CLOSED KENTUCKY AVENUE, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE ALL
DOCUMENTS RELATING TO SAME". This ordinance is summarized as follows: That the City of
Paducah does hereby authorize the closing of a 24' wide alley located between 27`h & 28`h Streets and
Washington Street and closed Kentucky Avenue, and authorizes the Mayor to execute all documents relating
to same.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Kaler, Watkins and Mayor Paxton (5).
ORD.#2011-11-7884; BK 33
PURCHASE OF DODGE CHARGERS FOR POLICE DEPT UTILIIZING STATE CONTRACT
Commissioner Gault offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Abraham, that the Board of Commissioners
adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF FIVE 2012
DODGE CHARGER PURSUIT VEHICLES FOR THE CITY OF PADUCAH'S POLICE DEPARTMENT
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 $134,253.90 to
Freedom Dodge for the purchase of five 2012 Dodge Chargers for the City of Paducah's Police Department,
in compliance with Kentucky State Purchasing Contract.
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Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Kaler, Watkins and Mayor Paxton (5).
ORD.#2011-11-7885; BK 33
RIVERFRONT DEVELOPMENT PHASE I PROJECT ENGINEERING CONTRACT
MODIFICATION TO THE AGREEMENT WITH JJR, LLC FOR PROJECT RELOCATION
Commissioner Kaler offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Gault, that the Board of Commissioners
adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE
CONTRACT MODIFICATION NO. 3 WITH JJR, LLC FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING RE-
DESIGN SERVICES FOR THE TRANSIENT BOAT LANDING DOCK, RIVERFRONT
DEVELOPMENT PHASE I PROJECT". This ordinance is summarized as follows: That the Mayor of the
City of Paducah is hereby authorized to execute Contract Modification No.3 with JJR, LLC in an amount not
to exceed $125,000 to provide Engineering Re -Design Services for the Transient Boat Landing Dock,
Riverfront Development Phase I Project, increasing the total contract amount to $919,740.00.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Kaler, Watkins and Mayor Paxton (5).
ORD.#2011-11-7886; BK 33
CITY MANAGER REPORT
The City Manager was unable to attend the meeting. The Mayor, on behalf of Parks Director Mark
Thompson, mentioned the upcoming Parks events.
• December 3rd -Christmas Parade — 5:00 p.m.
• December 10`h -Breakfast with Santa
• December 10`h -Candy Cane Hunt
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
Commissioner Kaler wanted the public to know, due to the recent events at the Humane Society, the City
does not give money directly to the Humane Society. The City does provide funding to the County for
animal control.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
None
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Commissioner Abraham offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Gault, 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).
Upon motion meeting adjourned.
ADOPTED: December 13 , 2011
City Clerk