HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/20/11DECEMBER 20, 2011
At a Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners, held on Tuesday, December 20, 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).
INVOCATION
Greg Waldrop, Pastor of Fountain Avenue Methodist Church, gave the invocation.
PRESENTATION
Barkley Regional Airport Manager Richard Roof distributed the airport's FY2011 annual audit. Skywest
Airlines has held the contract for the airport for the last two years. He announced the Department of
Transportation will be signing a renewal contract with Skywest for the next 2 years. Passenger traffic had
`_.. decreased some in the spring but is back up to the same as last year. The airport's main goal is to increase
ridership per departure so it can be considered to add a third flight per day.
MINUTES
Commissioner Abraham offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Gault, that the reading of the Minutes
for December 13`h, 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, Watkins and Mayor Paxton (5).
MOTIONS
R & F DOCUMENTS
Commissioner Gault offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Abraham, that the following documents be
received and filed.
DOCUMENTS
Certificates of Insurance:
(a) A & K Construction Inc.
(b) Asphalt Paving Inc.
(c) Danny Cope & Sons
(d) Coupe Construction Co, Inc.
2. Contracts/Agreements:
a) Brooks Stadium Commission for Repairs to Brooks Stadium due to Vandalism (no
ordinance required -under $20,000)
b) Josh Goodwin Farm Lease for Property Located on Sheehan Bridge Road a/k/a Lindsey
Farm" (MO# 1637)
3. Commonwealth of Kentucky, McCracken Circuit_ Court, Stipulated Judgment for Firefighter
Unpaid Wages Lawsuit (2011-12-7887)
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Kaler, Watkins and Mayor Paxton (5).
RESOLUTION
WALLACE PARK, NATIONAL REGISTER NOMINATION
Commissioner Kaler offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Watkins, that a resolution entitled, "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH SUPPORTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF
THE HISTORICAL AND ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION NOMINATING THE
WALLACE PARK NEIGHBORHOOD TO THE NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORICAL
PLACES," be adopted.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Kaler, Watkins and Mayor Paxton (5).
SUPPORT TO NOT CLOSE U.S. POSTAL SERVICE PADUCAH PROCESSING FACILITY
Commissioner Watkins offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Kaler, that the following resolution be
read in full:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY,
AGAINST THE UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE CLOSING OF THE
PADUCAH PROCESSING FACILITY
WHEREAS, the U.S. Postal Service has announced potential plans to close
the Paducah Processing Facility; and
WHEREAS, the City of Paducah believes protecting local jobs is a
responsibility of the municipality; and
WHEREAS, the U.S. Postal Service was established under provisions of the
U.S. Constitution, and is charged to provide a range of products, access to services,
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and facilities, delivery frequency, affordable and uniform pricing, service quality,
and security of the mail; and
WHEREAS, the U.S. Postal Service has failed to do an economic impact
study to assess the result of closing the facility on the local economy; and
WHEREAS, the loss of 44 jobs that pay an annual average salary of $50,000
will have a significant negative impact not only on the local community but also a
number of other businesses which are dependent upon the Postal Service facility for
their livelihood; and
WHEREAS, the City of Paducah believes that closing the facility will
greatly affect the quality of service and increase the delivery time currently
provided by the U.S. Postal Service with a result in a decline in the sustainability of
the U.S. Postal Service; and
WHEREAS, the City believes the U.S. Postal Service should look at other
alternatives including Congress for closing the budget deficit.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF
COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH:
SECTION 1. That the City of Paducah stands firmly opposed and
strongly against the closing of the United States Postal Service Paducah
Processing Facility.
SECTION 2. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after
its adoption.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Kaler, Watkins and Mayor Paxton (5).
MUNICIPAL ORDER
PERSONNEL CHANGES
Commissioner Abraham 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.
(MUNICIPAL ORDER BOOK)
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Kaler, Watkins and Mayor Paxton (5).
AMEND FY2011-2012 PAY GRADE SCHEDULE FOR CITY EMPLOYEES
Commissioner Gault offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Abraham, that a Municipal Order
entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER AMENDING THE FY2011-2012 PAY GRADE SCHEDULE
FOR THE CITY OF PADUCAH EMPLOYEES BY ABOLISHING POSITIONS WITHIN THE
PADUCAH RENAISSANCE ALLIANCE AND FINANCE DEPARTMENTS AND CREATING
POSITIONS WITHIN THE PADUCAH RENAISSANCE ALLIANCE DEPARTMENT," be
adopted.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Kaler, Watkins and Mayor Paxton (5).
M.O.#1638; BK 8
AMEND FY 2011-2012 POSITION AND PAY SCHEDULE FOR CITY EMPLOYEES
Commissioner Kaler offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Watkins, that a Municipal Order
entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER AMENDING SECTIONS (B) FINANCE, (D) INFORMATION
TECHNOLOGY, (E) INSPECTION, (F) PLANNING, (G) POLICE, (H) FIRE, (I)
ENGINEERING/PUBLICWORKS, (J) PARKS SERVICES, AND (L) PADUCAH RENAISSANCE
ALLIANCE, OF THE FY2011-2012 POSITION AND PAY SCHEDULE FOR THE EMPLOYEES OF
THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY," be adopted.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Kaler, Watkins and Mayor Paxton (5).
M.O.#1639; BK 8
ORDINANCES — ADOPTION
INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT FOR MAP—GIS CONSORTIUM
Commissioner Watkins offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Kaler, that the Board of
Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH,
KENTUCKY, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN INTERLOCAL
COOPERTIVE AGREEMENT AMONG THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY AND THE
MEMBERS OF THE MAP—GIS CONSORTIUM FOR THE ACQUISTION AND
ADMINISTRATION OF A ESRI MULTI -JURISDICTIONAL ENTERPRISE LICENSE." This
ordinance is summarized as follows: This Ordinance further authorizes and directs the Mayor to
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enter into and execute an Interlocal Cooperative Agreement with the other members of the
MAP–GIS Consortium (McCracken County, Paducah Water, Paducah Power, Paducah -McCracken
County Emergency Communication Service Board, and Paducah -McCracken County Joint Sewer
Agency), and any and all other documents which may be reasonably necessary to comply with the
terms and conditions of the aforesaid Interlocal Cooperative Agreement, so that the members of the
MAP–GIS Consortium may join together to enter into an Environmental Systems Research
Institute, Inc., ("ESRI") Multi -Jurisdictional Enterprise License Agreement for the right of all
members to use, deploy, and administer certain ESRIS software licenses.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Kaler, Watkins and Mayor Paxton (5).
ORD.#2011-12-7888; BK 33
COUNTYWIDE MUTUAL AID AGREEMENT FOR FIRE DEPT
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, APPROVING THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
PADUCAH, KENTUCKY, FIRE DEPARTMENT, CONCORD FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT,
REIDLAND-FARLEY FIRE DISTRICT, HENDRON FIRE DISTRICT, LONE OAK FIRE
DISTRICT, WEST MCCRACKEN FIRE DISTRICT, AND BARKLEY REGIONAL AIRPORT
AUTHORITY, ESTABLISHING AUTOMATIC/MUTUAL AID IN THE EVENT OF A
FIRE/RESCUE EMERGENCY". This ordinance is summarized as follows: That the City and the
Fire Districts hereby enter into an Agreement to coordinate automatic/mutual aid with all other
parties in their respective jurisdictions in order to maximize the fire suppression effectiveness of
equipment and personnel resources of all parties hereto and to protect the lives and property of the
citizens in the parties respective jurisdictions. This Agreement will govern the responsibilities of
parties within whose jurisdiction an alarm occurs and those parties responding to an alarm outside
their jurisdiction. This Agreement shall remain in full force and effect for a period beginning on the
Effective Date of the Agreement and ending on January 1, 2013. Unless notice of termination is
given at least ninety (90) days before January 1, 2013, the Agreement shall automatically renew for
an unlimited number of successive one (1) year renewal terms.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Kaler, Watkins and Mayor Paxton (5).
ORD#2011-12-7889; BK 33
CREATE REGULATIONS FOR HOMELESS SHELTERS IN ZONING ORDINANCE
Commissioner Gault offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Abraham, that the Board of
Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE REVISING AND CREATING A
NEW SECTION IN CHAPTER 126, ZONING, ARTICLE III OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES
OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH, PERTAINING TO HOMELESS SHELTERS." This ordinance is
summarized as follows: Revising and creating a new section in Chapter 126, Zoning, Article III,
Section 72 of the Paducah Code of Ordinances to establish regulations for the location of homeless
shelters in the R-3, R-4, B-1, B-3, M-1, M-2 and M- 3 zones to include minimizing land use
conflicts and ensuring that there are adequate services for homeless individuals within the vicinity
of the shelter.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Kaler, Watkins and Mayor Paxton (5).
ORD.#2011-12-7890; BK 33
ANNEXATION FOR FALCONITE PROPERTY ON BLEICH ROAD
Commissioner Kaler offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Watkins, that the Board of
Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE EXTENDING THE BOUNDARY
OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY, BY FINALIZING THE 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 final annexation of a tract of property contiguous to the present city limits,
located at 156 Bleich Road, containing 3.500 acres.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Kaler, Watkins and Mayor Paxton (5).
ORD.#2011-12-7891; BK 33
PURCHASE OF A FORD PICKUP TRUCK UTILIZING THE KY STATE CONTRACT
Commissioner Watkins offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Abraham, that the Board of
Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE
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PURCHASE OF A 2012 FORD F 150 TRUCK FOR THE CITY OF PADUCAH' S
ENGINEERING -PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT, MAINTENANCE DIVISION, IN
COMPLIANCE WITH THE KENTUCKY STATE PURCHASING CONTRACT." This ordinance
is summarized as follows: The Finance Director is authorized to pay the total sum of $23,186.40 to
Paul Miller Ford, Inc. for the purchase of a 2012 Ford F150 Truck for the City of Paducah's
Engineering -Public Works Department, Maintenance Division, in compliance with the Kentucky
State Purchasing Contract.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Kaler, Watkins and Mayor Paxton (5).
ORD.#2011-112-7892; BK 33
REPEALING ORDINANCE CLOSING AN ALLEY FROM THE SOUTH LINE OF
KENTUCKY AVENUE TO THE NORTH LINE OF WASHINGTON STREET, 150' EAST
OF SOUTH 17TH STREET
Commissioner Abraham offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Gault, that the Board of
Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE REPEALING IN ITS ENTIRETY
ORDINANCE NO. 75-5-1127, WHICH AUTHORIZED THE CLOSING OF AN ALLEY FROM
THE SOUTH LINE OF KENTUCKY AVENUE TO THE NORTH LINE OF WASHINGTON
STREET NEAR SOUTH 17TH STREET, IN PADUCAH, KENTUCKY, AND CLARIFYING
THAT THE AFORESAID ALLEY IS A PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY OF THE CITY OF
PADUCAH." This ordinance is summarized as follows: That by the enactment of this Ordinance
the Board of Commissioners hereby repeals in its entirety Ordinance No. 75-5-1127, which
authorizes the closing of the aforesaid alley and clarifies that the aforesaid alley is a public right of
way of the City of Paducah, Kentucky.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Kaler, Watkins and Mayor Paxton (5).
ORD.#2011-12-7893; BK 33
APPROVE AMENDED CONTRACT FOR CITY MANAGER
Commissioner Gault offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Abraham, that the Board of
Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND
DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN ADDENDUM TO THE AGREEMENT TO
EMPLOY JEFFREY A. PEDERSON AS PADUCAH CITY MANAGER". This ordinance is
summarized as follows: The City hereby approves an addendum to the employment agreement with
Jeffrey Pederson and authorizes the Mayor to execute said addendum. The changes are as follows:
Reflect a 1% salary increase effective July 2, 2011; amend terms of payment into the City Manager's
deferred compensation plan; and extend the residency requirement from twelve to fourteen months.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Kaler, Watkins and Mayor Paxton (5).
ORD.#2011-12-7894; BK 33
CITY MANAGER REPORT
• City Manager Pederson—McCracken County Fiscal Court voted to pay % of the utility bill
to Paducah Power for the Julian Carroll Convention and Expo Center. The County will pay
the bill directly to Paducah Power and the City will reimburse '/2 of the total.
• Negotiating Team will be meeting in January to set the strategy for AFSCME union
negotiations. He will discuss the strategy during executive session on January 10th
• Hopes to have the Paducah Renaissance Alliance ordinance for introduction on January 10ffi.
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
Commissioner Kaler requested Paducah Area Transit System (PATS) come to a city commission meeting to
give an update on operations.
Upon motion meeting adjourned.
ADOPTED: January 10 , 2012
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