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Home My WebLink About01/24/95JANUARY 24, 199.f 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 24, 1995, Mayor Montgomery presided, and upon call of the roll by the City Clerk, the following answered to their names: Commissioners Coleman, Grumley, Hornsby and Mayor Montgomery (4). Commissioner Renfro was absent (1). REPORT BY POLICE CHIEF L.V. McGINTY Chief McGinty reported on the drug arrests that took place today. These arrests were made by the WANT Team. There were 120 warrants issued for 104 people in Paducah, McCracken County, Livingston County and Ballard County. Forty arrests were made and approximately 50 warrants were served. Chief McGinty said today was the largest law enforcement group ever assembled and participating in drugs arrests in Western Kentucky. The arrests were made by City, County and State authorities. Officers from 13 agencies assisted in the arrests. Upon being questioned by Commissioner Coleman, Chief McGinty said that he thinks some of the arrests reached to some of the people who are dealing strongly in drugs, but he cannot say if any reach into the hierarchy. At least one of the warrants -dated as far back as May or June, 1994. MINUTES Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Grumley, that the reading of the Minutes for January 10 and 17, 1995, 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 Coleman, Grumley, Hornsby and Mayor Montgomery (4). MOTIONS R & F BIDS Commissioner Grumley offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that the following bids be received and filed for D.E.E.S.: (Terrell St. Lift Station) Three Variable Drives and Appurtenances 1. K/M Specialty Pumps Inc. 2. Quality Electric Service Inc. of Paducah 3. Consolidated Electrical Distributors Inc. 4. Tilford Contractors Inc. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Grumley, Hornsby and Mayor Montgomery (4). MUNICIPAL ORDERS PERSONNEL CHANGES Mayor Montgomery offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Hornsby, 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 and Mayor Montgomery (4).. ESCROW AGREEMENT IN LIEU OF BOND FOR CSI SUBDIVISION PHASE II Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Grumley, that a Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER ACCEPTING AN ESCROW AGREEMENT IN LIEU OF A BOND", be adopted. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Grumley, Hornsby and Mayor Montgomery (45). M.O. #705, Book 3, P 247 248 JANUARY 24, 1995 ORDINANCES - EMERGENCY APPROVE CSI PHASE II SUBDIVISION Commissioner Grumley offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that the Board of Commissioners introduce and adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE FINAL REPORT OF THE PADUCAH PLANNING COMMISSION RESPECTING THE PROPOSED SUBDIVISION OF PROPERTY OF COMPUTER SERVICES, INC., FOR COMPUTER SERVICES, INC. PROPERTIES PHASE II LOCATED ON FRIEDMAN ✓ LANE, ACCEPTING THE DEDICATION OF PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY AND EASEMENTS AND SETTING BOND AMOUNT". This ordinance is summarized as follows: Approving the final report of the Paducah Planning Commission respecting the proposed subdivision of property of Computer Services, Inc. located on Friedman' Lane, and accepting the dedication of public rights-of-way and easements and setting bond in the amount of $106,000.00, Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Grumley, Hornsby and Mayor Montgomery (4). ORDINANCE NO. 95-1-5239, BOOK 26, P. /2 57 . AMEND AMOUNT IN CONTRACT FOR POLICE DEPT. BUILDING RENOVATION Commissioner Hornsby offered motion, seconded by Mayor Montgomery, that the Board of Commissioners introduce and adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 94-11-5213, ACCEPTING THE BID OF MIDSTATES CONSTRUCTION INC. FOR RENOVATION OF THE PADUCAH POLICE DEPARTMENT BUILDING LOCATED AT 400 SOUTH SIXTH STREET". This ordinance is summarized as follows: Amending Ordinance No. 94-11-5213 to reflect the original contract price of $357,023.36 with Midstates Construction Inc. for renovation of the Paducah Police Department Building located at 400 South Sixth Street. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Grumley, Hornsby and Mayor Montgomery (5). ORDINANCE NO. 95-1-5240, BOOK 26, P. 130. AMEND CONTRACT AMOUNT IN ORDINANCE APPROVING CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 FOR POLICE DEPT. BUILDING RENOVATIONS Mayor Montgomery offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Hornsby, that the Board of Commissioners introduce and adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 95-1-5238, APPROVING CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 IN THE AMOUNT OF $12,618 ✓ WITH MIDSTATES CONSTRUCTION INC. TO INCREASE THE TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT AND GRANTING A TWELVE DAY EXTENSION OF TIME FOR COMPLETION OF THE POLICE DEPARTMENT BUILDING RENOVATION". This contract is summarized as follows: Amending Ordinance No. 95-1-5238 by correcting and increasing the total contract amount with Midstates Construction from $357,023.36 to $369,641.36, for renovation of the Police Department Building. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Grumley, Hornsby and Mayor Montgomery (4). ORDINANCE NO. 95-1-5241, BOOK 26, P. /3/ PURCHASE 800 MHz RADIOS FOR POLICE DEPT. Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Grumley, that the Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE IN FURTHERANCE OF ORDINANCE 92-4-4574, AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF 800 MHz RADIO EQUIPMENT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $32,390 FROM MOTOROLA COMMUNICATIONS AND ELECTRONICS, INC., FOR USE BY THE POLICE DEPARTMENT, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR SAME". The foregoing title summarizes the contents of this ordinance. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Grumley, Hornsby and Mayor Montgomery (4). ORDINANCE NO. 95-1-5242, BOOK 26, P. ORDINANCES - INTRODUCTION AMEND CIVIL SERVICE SEC. 10-59, PALS Commissioner Grumley offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 10-59, CIVIL SERVICE, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH KENTUCKY". This ordinance is summarized as follows: Delete the positions of Recreation Supervisor and Recreation Assistant. f`95 JANUARY 2 4 , t991 AMEND NONCIVIL SERVICE SEC. 2-47(h), PALS Commissioner Hornsby offered motion, seconded by Mayor Montgomery, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SUBSECTION (h) OF SECTION 2-47, NONCIVIL SERVICE GENERALLY, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH,'KENTUCKY". This ordinance is summarized as follows: Delete the position of Arts Resources Developer and add the positions of Leisure Services Superintendent and Arts and Special Programs Supervisor. PURCHASE EQUIPMENT FOR TERRELL STREET LIFT STATION Mayor Montgomery offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Hornsby, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE BID OF QUALITY ELECTRIC SERVICE INC. OF PADUCAH IN THE AMOUNT OF $26,820 FOR THREE VARIABLE FREQUENCY DRIVES AND RELATED APPURTENANCES FOR THE TERRELL STREET LIFT STATION AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR SAME". The foregoing title summarizes the contents of this ordinance. DISCUSSIONS: CITY MANAGER HOOVER reported that the overall schedule for work in progress on the Martin Circle lift station has been moved up a couple of months and that bids have been let on the project. MAYOR MONTGOMERY ANNOUNCEMENTS: 1. Upcoming PALS Sponsored Events: A. Senior Citizens Dance B. Adult T -Shirt Workshop C. Children's T -Shirt Workshop D. Children's Special Crafts Workshop COMMISSIONER GRUMLEY read an update from Charles Turok, Project Coordinator for the Midtown Golf Course. GLENN LOE, an employee of the Refuse Department, addressed the Commission concerning a memo dated November 7, 1994, to city employees from City Manager Hoover, which read in part, ". . From this point forward, employees are to address all employment related issues through established channels of communication, up to and including the city manager. Every effort will be made to address employee concerns through this process." Mr. Loe told the Commission that the procedure outlined by the City Manager violates his First Amendment Rights and read an excerpt from the First Amendment. He told the Commission that he will attend City Commission Meetings and speak to them in the future under his First Amendment rights, because "this is the United States of America". Mayor Montgomery told Mr. Loe that she has always maintained an open door policy for employees and citizens. Mr. Hoover said employees have been notified that they should address employment issues at the department level first, to him second, and finally to the Commission as a last resort. He also said he supports the grievance process when it is needed. He said it is his feeling that Commission Meetings should be reserved for the public to address the Commission about citizen concerns, and not used for employee grievances. He said employees can also address the Commission concerning citizen concerns. EXECUTIVE SESSION Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded Grumley, that the Board go into closed session of matters pertaining to the following topics: by Commissioner for discussion V u 249 250 JANUARY 24, 1995 1. Future sale or acquisition of a specific parcel(s) of real estate, as permitted by KRS 61.810(1)(b) 2. Proposed or pending litigation, as permitted by KRS 61.810 (1)(c) 3. 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 Coleman, Grumley, Hornsby and Mayor Montgomery (4). At the conclusion of the Executive Session the Board reconvened in Open Session and held a Workshop. Upon motion the meeting adjourned. ADOPTED: February 7, 1995 i y Clerk(