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Home My WebLink About05/30/95324 MAY 30, 1995 ROLL CALL At a Called Meeting of the Board of Commissioners, held at 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 30, 1995, Mayor Montgomery presided, and upon call of the roll by the City Clerk, the following answered to their names: Commissioners Grumley, Hornsby, Renfro and Mayor Montgomery (4). Commissioner Coleman was absent (1). R & F NOTICES Mayor Montgomery offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Grumley, that the following Notices be received and filed: 1. Executed copies of the Notice of Cancellation of Regular meeting for Tuesday, May 23, 1995 2. Notice of Called Meeting for Tuesday, May 30, 1995. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Grumley, Hornsby, Renfro and Mayor Montgomery (4). MINUTES Commissioner Grumley offered motion, seconded by Mayor Montgomery, that the reading of the Minutes for May 16 and 25, 1995, 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 Grumley, Hornsby, Renfro and Mayor Montgomery (4). MOTIONS CEMETERY DEEDS Commissioner Hornsby offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Renfro, that the Board of Commissioners approve the sale of the following cemetery lots and authorize the City Clerk to execute a Deed of Conveyance: 1. Eva Story, Old Addition to Oak Grove Cemetery, Sec. 29, Lot i/' 424, Grave 12, in the amount of $275.00 (Receipt No. 16019). 2. Linda Wallace, Old Addition to Oak Grove Cemetery, Sec. 30, ✓ Lot 145, in the amount of $225.00 (Receipt No. 16024). Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Grumley, Hornsby, Renfro and Mayor Montgomery (4). R & F DOCUMENTS Commissioner Renfro offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Hornsby, that the following documents be received and filed: 1. Certificate(s) of Insurance & Right -of -Way Bond: a) Schmitt Concrete 2. Documents for re -roofing repairs for Fire Stations 1 & 3: a) Performance Bond b) Labor & Material Payment Bond ✓ c) Contract w/Swift Roofing Inc. 3. MAP Contract for Fiscal Year 1995-96 ✓ Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Grumley, Hornsby, Renfro and Mayor Montgomery (4). MUNICIPAL ORDERS 325 MAY 30, 1995 PERSONNEL CHANGES Commissioner Grumley 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 Grumley, Hornsby, Renfro and Mayor Montgomery (4). ORDINANCE INTRODUCTIONS WESTERN KENTUCKY GAS UTILITY EASEMENT Commissioner Renfro offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Hornsby, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A PERMANENT UTILITY EASEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PADUCAH AND WESTERN KENTUCKY GAS COMPANY, TO PROVIDE NATURAL GAS SERVICE TO THE FIRE TRAINING FACILITY ON NORTH 6TH STREET". The foregoing title summarizes the contents of this ordinance. CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 - KY AVENUE RELOCATION PROJECT (WBH) Commissioner Hornsby offered motion, seconded by Commissioner / Renfro, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 IN THE AMOUNT OF $28,503 WITH H & G CONSTRUCTION COMPANY INC. FOR THE KENTUCKY AVENUE RELOCATION PROJECT". The City of Paducah will be reimbursed this amount by the Kentucky Department of Transportation and/or Western Baptist Hospital. PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR PERKINS CREEK LIFT STATION REPLACEMENT, ETC. Commissioner Grumley offered motion, seconded by Mayor / Montgomery, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an V ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $48,000 WITH FLORENCE AND HUTCHESON INC. FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES, PLUS $38.00 PER HOUR FOR INSPECTION SERVICES, FOR A TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $66,000, FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF PERKINS CREEK LIFT STATION AND RELATED SERVICES". The foregoing title summarizes the contents of this ordinance. DISCUSSIONS MAYOR MONTGOMERY reported that her office has been receiving calls concerning someone "tearing up their yards". She said this damage is being done by contractors who are replacing television cable for Comcast Cable. She instructed those with complaints to contact Mr. Ed Mount, General Manager of Comcast Cable. She has discussed this situation with Mr. Mount. PETITION Mayor Montgomery gave a petition to the City Clerk to receive and file. This petition is dated May 20, 1995, and is a complaint about a business located at 2504 Bridge Street operating "all hours of the night and creating loud noises and disturbance of the neighborhood". This petition was signed by eight people. CITY MANAGER HOOVER replied that the Police Department has the discretion to issue citations in this matter, and they plan to take care of the situation. He will issue a memo to Chief McGinty asking him to prioritize this situation with the Police Department's fourth shift. He said he has also spoken to the Court and Judge about these situations and asked the Commission's guidance. The Commission agreed that the City Manager should proceed as planned in this situation. Mr. 326 MAY 30, 1995 Hoover said he hopes this action will also give some relief to the problem on North 13th Street. COMMISSIONER HORNSBY reported that he has been informed that the alley behind 523 & 525 Norton Street is being used as a street. He will look into this situation and discuss it with the City Manager. COMMISSIONER RENFRO reported that she has received two complaints concerning parking on Jefferson Street during the construction on Kentucky Avenue. City Manager Hoover said this problem will be referred to the Traffic Commission which meets on Friday. MAYOR MONTGOMERY read a letter from the Postmaster, who offered assistance in identifying streets with identical names in the City. They hope to eliminate duplicate street names. MAYOR MONTGOMERY reported receipt of the following correspondence: 1. From the University of Kentucky 4-H Cooperative Extension Service, commending Police Officers Carroll, Carpenter and Ballentine for their expertise in the presentation of a bike program at McNabb School on May 16. The letter was signed by Erna Boyken. 2. From Chief McGinty, commending Officer Shawn Maxie for his actions during a recent burglary. 3. From Coldwell Bankers, commending Officer Eric Jackson for his handling of an investigation of one of their employees. 4. From Club STORM of Paducah, Kentucky, commending PALS for their excellent job in coordinating the Youth Soccer Association. MAYOR MONTGOMERY announced: 1. That the PALS Summer Program Activity Booklet may be obtained from PALS. 2. That the Kentucky Council on Higher Education will hold a meeting from 9:00 until Noon, June 12 at the Resource Center in the Paducah Information Park. 3. Gave an overview of the Hill Terrace Road situation since 1993. The City has has difficulty obtaining right-of-way for the road. City Engineer John Chlarson gave an update and overview of this project. Mayor Montgomery instructed Mr. Chlarson to proceed with bringing this project to completion as soon as possible. City Manager Hoover said this project has been budgeted in the Interim CIP Plan. He also said that if right-of-way cannot be obtained the City will proceed with condemnations to obtain said right-of-way. 4. Discussed Chapter 27 and the 1992 amendment of same and asked the City Manager to study and determine if this ordinance should be amended again. She would also like a report on the estimated cost of a limited leaf pickup from city ditches. City Manager Hoover said he will discuss this ordinance with City Attorneys for possible amendments. CITY MANAGER HOOVER announced that the June 6 Commission Meeting agenda will consist of a workshop for budget presentation. This meeting will be televised. 327 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: 1. Proposed or pending litigation, as permitted by KRS 61.810(1)(c); 2. 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 Grumley, Hornsby, Renfro and Mayor Montgomery (4). At the conclusion of the Executive Session the Board reconvened in Open Session, whereupon the Mayor announced there was no further business. Upon motion the meeting adjourned. ADOPTED: June 13, 1995 r r LdiUta—Smit1h, City Clerk