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Home My WebLink About08/01/95AUGUST 1, 1995 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, August 1, 1995, Mayor Montgomery presided, and upon call of the roll by the City Clerk, the following answered to their names: Commissioners Coleman, Grumley, Renfro and Mayor Montgomery (4). Commissioner Hornsby was absent (1). MINUTES Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Grumley, that the reading of the Minutes for July 25, 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, Renfro and Mayor Montgomery (4). MOTIONS R & F BIDS Commissioner Grumley offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that the following bid be received and filed: For One -Ton Utility Truck for Wastewater/Stormwater Collection Division: 1. Riverfront Chevrolet 2. Parker Ford Inc. 3. Stringfellow Inc. 4. Paducah Ford Inc. For Weed/Grass Cutting & Debris Removal: 1. Jim's Lawn Care 2. JJ & Sons 3. Eads 4. James Sanders 5. Wahl's Landscaping Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Grumley, Renfro and Mayor Montgomery (4). MUNICIPAL ORDERS IPA' PERSONNEL CHANGES Commissioner Renfro offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Grumley, 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, Renfro and Mayor Montgomery (4). ORDINANCE - EMERGENCY Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Grumley, that the Board of Commissioners introduce and adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE BID OF JJ & SONS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $25,000 FOR WEED AND GRASS CUTTING AND REMOVAL OF DEBRIS DURING THE FISCAL YEAR 1995/96, 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, Renfro and Mayor Montgomery (4). ORDINANCE NO. 95-8-5328, BOOK 26, P. a2'7 364 M _...._'IL 365 AUGUST 1, 1995 ORDINANCES - ADOPTION AMEND NONCIVIL SERVICE SEC. 2-47(i) & (j) Commissioner Grumley offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that the Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 2-47, NONCIVIL SERVICE ✓ GENERALLY, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY". This ordinance is summarized as follows: Creating the positions of Clerical Assistant and Planner I and renaming the existing Planner Position as Planner II in the Planning & Building Department. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Grumley, Renfro and Mayor Montgomery (4). ORDINANCE NO. 95-8-5329, BOOK 26, P. 4-90 . ORDER NO. 2 - KENTUCKY AVE. RELOCATION PROJECT ($81,761.47) Commissioner Renfro offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Grumley, that the Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE CHANGE ORDER NO. 2 IN THE AMOUNT OF $81,761.47 WITH H & G CONSTRUCTION COMPANY INC. FOR THE KENTUCKY AVENUE RELOCATION PROJECT". This ordinance approves Change Order No. 2, which authorizes a left turn lane into the new main entrance of Western Baptist Hospital at the intersection of Kentucky Avenue and 25th Street. The City of Paducah will be reimbursed this amount by the Kentucky Department of Transportation and/or Western Baptist Hospital. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Grumley, Renfro and Mayor Montgomery (4). ORDINANCE NO. 95-8-5310, BOOK 26, P. d -T- . HUMANE SOCIETY AGREEMENT Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Grumley, that the Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN ✓ AGREEMENT WITH McCRACKEN COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY, INC.". This ordinance is summarized as follows: Authorizing the Mayor to execute an Agreement with McCracken County Humane Society Inc. for providing a humane shelter for captured stray or lost dogs and other animals. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commis- sioners Coleman, Grumley, Renfro and Ma,, or Montgomery �. ORDINANCE NO. 95-8-5331, BOOK 26, P. Ma . PURCHASE 600 ROLL-OUT REFUSE CONTAINERS Commissioner Grumley offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that a the Board of Commissioners ADOPT an ordinance ✓ entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF 600 ROLL-OUT REFUSE CONTAINERS IN THE AMOUNT OF $25,896 FROM STRINGFELLOW INC., FOR USE BY THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT/SOLID WASTE DIVISION, 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, and Renfro (3). Mayor Montgomery voted nay (1). ORDINANCE NO. 95-8-5332, BOOK 26, P.d-9q . FY 1995/96 STREET RESURFACING Commissioner Renfro offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Grumley, that the Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE BID OF JIM SMITH CONTRACTING CO. INC. FOR RESURFACING VARIOUS STREETS AND PAVEMENT MARKING IN THE CITY OF PADUCAH". This ordinance authorizes the City of Paducah to accept the bid of Jim Smith Contracting Co. Inc. for resurfacing various streets and pavement marking for FY 1995/96, for a total bid price of $1,240,492.50. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Grumley, Renfro and Mayor Montgomery (4). ORDINANCE NO. 95-8-5333, BOOK 26, P. 28 CHANGE ORDER NO. 3 - POLICE DEPT. RELOCATION ($846.73) Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Grumley, that the Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE APPROVING CHANGE ORDER NO. 3 IN THE AMOUNT OF $846.73 FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT RELOCATION PROJECT 366 AUGUST 1, 1995 RENOVATION CONTRACT WITH MIDSTATES CONSTRUCTION, INC. INCREASING THE TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT TO A SUM NOT TO EXCEED $384,823.23, GRANT A TIME EXTENSION OF 22 DAYS AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAME". This ordinance is summarized as follows: Authorizing the Mayor to execute Change Order No. 3 in the amount of $846.73 for the Police Department Relocation Project Renovation Contract, increasing the project cost to $384,823.23, and granting an additional 22 day extension of time for project completion. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Grumley, Renfro and Mayor Montgomery (4). ORDINANCE 95-8-5334, BOOK 26, P. tgr7. ORDINANCES - INTRODUCTION AMEND NONCIVIL SERVICE SEC. 2-47(j) Commissioner Grumley offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 2-47, NONCIVIL SERVICE GENERALLY, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY". This ordinance is summarized as follows: Increasing the number of clerical assistants from one to five and creating the one position for data entry operator in the Police Department. PURCHASE UTILITY TRUCK FOR WASTEWATER/STORMWATER DIVISION Commissioner Renfro offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Grumley, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE BID OF STRINGFELLOW INC. v' IN THE AMOUNT OF $35,650 FOR SALE TO THE CITY OF A ONE -TON UTILITY TRUCK FOR THE WASTEWATER/STORMWATER COLLECTION DIVISION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL AND ENGINEERING SERVICES, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR SAME". The foregoing title summarizes the contents of this ordinance. DISCUSSIONS 1. Buddy Upshaw of Florence & Hutcheson gave an overview of the Phase I Conceptual Plan for Littleville and the Cornell -Morgan School area. Also present from Florence & Hutcheson were Roger Colburn and Glenn Bradley. Mayor Montgomery asked Florence & Hutcheson to work with the Community Development Department to determine expenditures and scope of work for the Littleville project. 2. Police Take-home Vehicle Policy: Commissioner Grumley introduced Lexington Police Chief Larry Walsh, Assistant Chief Sandra Devers and Fleet Liaison Officer L.C. Richardson, who discussed the Take -Home Policy for Lexington Metro -Government. Lexington started this plan in 1973 with the merger of City and Fayette County governments. Paducah Chief L.V. McGinty was also included in the discussion and presentation. He gave the Commission a proposal for implementing this policy in the Paducah Police Department. Former City Commissioner Hal Cole supported a take-home policy for Paducah Police Officers. Bill Glisson of the Public Works Department presented estimated costs for three possible options to implement a take-home policy, as follows: (1) $900,000 to provide enough cars for every patrol officer living in McCracken County (2) $358,000 for enough cars to equip all officers living inside the city limits. (3) A smaller program for community oriented police officers and the fourth platoon could be phased in at no cost. ue _- :_..,��s.-- =_tel-_ ,,, ,.y ._. .•__�a.ii-_..n.— _.... 367 AUGUST 1, 1995 3. Charlene Cole, CEO of the Paducah -McCracken County Small Business Center, told the Commission that her requests for grant funds through the city have received no response. She said she feels the city should be more fair and equitable and cannot understand shy her organization has been excluded and thereby denied funds. Mayor Montgomery and Commissioner Grumley asked for a copy of her program and hold her the Commission has not seen her proposal. Mayor Montgomery told Ms. Cole that her request would be considered. Rev. D.L. Gray and William Jones supported the program of Charlene Cole. 4. Mayor Montgomery read a letter recognizing Ricky Scott, an employee of the Wastewater Treatment Plant, for his commendable work at the plant for the past five years. 5. Mayor Montgomery and Commissioner Grumley attempted to clarify a recent letter mailed to Paducah residents concerning the new method of billing for refuse charges on the water bill. 6. Mayor Montgomery gave an update on the Noble Park renovation/construction. 7. Mayor Montgomery announced that the north bound right lane at 28th and Washington Streets will be closed for construction August 7-19. 8. Commissioner Renfro said the grant application approved at last week's meeting for the Gen. Lloyd Tilghman House does not include any city funds. 9. Commissioner Renfro reported that she is still receiving calls concerning parking problems at 25th & Jefferson. Chief McGinty said he will "attack" this problem again. Upon motion the meeting adjourned. ADOPTED: AUGUST 8, 1995 Ci Clerk