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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/09/96APRIL 91 1996 RnT.T. CAT.T. At a Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners held in the Commission Chambers at City Hall at 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 9, 1996, Mayor Jones presided, and upon call of the roll by the City Clerk, the following answered to their names: Commis- sioners Coleman, Grumley, Hornsby, Renfro and Mayor Jones (5). DISCUSSIONS KENTUCKY OAKS II Steve Doolittle, City Planner gave the Commission an update on construction plans for city streets, sanitation sewers, water, etc. for this project. Buddy Smith, Interim City Engineer, explained the recent cost increase for this project from approximately $590,000 to $750,000. He also said bids will be let by April 17. He said construction will have to be delayed until next year if it is not started by at least July 1, 1996. A starting date later than July 1st would mean construction would not be completed before the Christmas shopping season, would would create major traffic problems in the mall area. Mayor Jones asked Steve Doolittle about the status of the proposed sale of property in the Market House area. Mr. Doolittle reported that this property will be advertised for sale (bids requested) through the City Clerk's Office. DEMOLITIONS Bill Black Jr. and Attorney Anne Guinn addressed the Commission concerning condemnations, demolitions and preservation of / property in the Lowertown Historical District. They each spoke on behalf of residents and property owners in this area, many of whom attended this meeting. Specifically address was the recent demolition of a 150 -year old house at 513 North 6th Street, owned by Marty Beck, who also owns other houses in this district. r Other area property owners addressing the Commission were Anthony Kolb, prospective owner of property at 717 Harrison Street, and Rose Gregory, who owns property at 306 North 7th street and on Monroe Street. Mayor Jones said he would consider the idea of a committee to investigate possible means other than demolition for some historic houses. He also said that people with lower incomes who don't have the money to repair dilapidated houses should consider selling them to someone who can afford to renovate them. Mayor Jones and Tom Larrison, Chief Building Inspector, told property owners the City will work with those who demonstrate a concentrated effort to improve their property. CIVIL SERVICE HIRING PROCEDURES Glenn Loe, an employee in the Refuse Department, addressed the Commission about the manner in which a recent civil service position was filled and also about the current advertising procedures being followed for filling civil service positions; i.e., in-house posting of vacant positions, etc. City Manager Hoover said a seminar is being scheduled for the Mayor and Commissioners to learn about civil service proceedings. The date has not be set for this seminar. CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT (CBD) clean-up preparations for the Quilt Show Visitors. An update was given by Steve Doolittle, who reported that the CBD clean-up will be concluded before the beginning of spring events. 48 49' APRIL 9, 1996 Mayor Jones asked Mr. Doolittle about stopped up gutters in the McNabb School area. Mr. Doolittle said these gutters are the responsibility of the State. Buddy Smith, Interim City Engineer, told Mayor Jones he will get these gutters cleaned. Mayor Jones also asked Buddy Smith to assist him in having the gutters cleaned in the Western Baptist Hospital construction area. MINUTES Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Grumley, and that the reading of the Minutes for March 26 and April 2, 1996, 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 Coleman, Grumley, Hornsby, Renfro and Mayor Jones (5). APPOINTMENTS MAIN STREET BOARD OF DIRECTORS Mayor Jones made the following appointment: "WHEREAS, subject to the approval of the Board of Commissioners, I hereby make the following appointments to the Paducah Main Street, Inc. Board of Directors: *Reappoint Scott Powell, which term will expire March 1, 1999; t *Reappoint Michael Resnick, which term will expire March 1, J 1999; *Appoint John Harris to replace Andrew Coiner, whose term has expired. This term will expire March 1, 1999; *Appoint C. Jack Johnston to replace Beverly Harris, whose term has expired. This term will expire March 1, 1999. Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Grumley, that the Board of Commissioners approve the action of Mayor Jones in reappointing Scott Powell and Michael Resnick and in appointing John Harris and C. Jack Johnston as members of Paducah Main Street, Inc. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Grumley, Hornsby, Renfro and Mayor Jones (5). MOTIONS R & F DOCUMENTS Commissioner Grumley offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that the following documents be received and filed: 1. Agreements: a. Beltline Electric for modification to Terrell St. Lift Station controls ✓ b. A. Jones Chevrolet, Buick, Olds, Inc. (3 pickup trucks for Solid Waste Div. & Wastewater Treatment Div. V C. Florence & Hutcheson for Morgan -Cornell Drainage Project f d. Evansville Auto Parks Inc., Annual Preventive Maintenance Agreement for City Hall, Police Station & E911 2. Dept. of Local Government CDBG Grant AGreement for Martin Luther King Area Housing Initiative Project for Community Development 3. Quitclaim Deed for property located south of Bell Oak Drive for Planning & Building Dept. (by Lowe's) ✓ 4. Paducah Water Works General Ledger Balance Sheet for period ending 2/29/96 5. Paducah Water Works Monthly Report for March, 1966. APRIL 9, 1996 Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Grumley, Hornsby, Renfro and Mayor Jones (5). R & F BIDS Commissioner Hornsby offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Renfro that following bids be received and filed: For Police Dept. Ammunition: 1. Paducah Shooter Supply For Lighting Materials Only for Brooks Stadium: 1. Musco Sports Lighting Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Grumley, Hornsby, Renfro and Mayor Jones (5). MOTION TO FORM COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT/HOUSING GRANTS REVIEW COMMITTEE Commissioner Hornsby made the following motion, seconded by Commissioner Renfro: "I hereby move that the City Manager have an ordinance prepared to form a committee of three persons which will consist of the following: 1. The Community Development/Housing Grants Management Director 2. A citizen of Paducah not employed by any governmental agency 3. The Mayor or his designee, who should be a member of the Board of Commissioners of the City of Paducah; which committee should meet from time to time to approve recipients who receive new homes pursuant to grant programs made by the City of Paducah and for .any repairs to existing homes that would exceed $2,000 under such grants." Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Grumley, Hornsby, Renfro and Mayor Jones (5). CEMETERY LOTS Commissioner Renfro offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Hornsby, that the Board of Commissioners approve the sale of the attached cemetery lot(s) and authorize the City Clerk to execute Deeds of Conveyance for same: 1. Evelyn June McKendrick, Rushing Addition to Oak Grove Cemetery, Sec. 6, Lot 158 SW, in the amount of $225.00 (Receipt No. 22267) 2. Alec Davis, Rushing Addition to Oak Grove Cemetery, Sec. 6, V Lot 152 NE, in the amount of $225.00 (Receipt No. 22262). Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Grumley, Hornsby, Renfro and Mayor Jones (5). MUNICIPAL ORDER POLICE CAR TAKE HOME POLICY Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Grumley, that a Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO DIRECT THE CHIEF OF POLICE TO IMPLEMENT THE POLICE CAR TAKE HOME PROGRAM", be adopted. **After introduction of the above Municipal Order, Commissioner ~ Coleman told the Commission there was a conflict in the first seventeen words of Article II, Section C, of the Police Depart- ment Vehicle Program and the contents of the Municipal Order. After discussion, Mayor Jones recommended that the Municipal Order be amended to correct this discrepancy. Mayor Jones instructed Chief McGinty to keep a mileage record on take-home police cars for 30 days. M•o.7��;�k3� A.5 15a SO 5.1 APRIL 9, 1996 Commissioner Grumley offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Hornsby, that the Municipal Order as introduced be amended by abolishing Items 1 through 6 in Section 1 and by re -wording paragraph 1 of Section to read as follows: "That the Board of Commissioners of the City of Paducah, Ken- tucky, hereby authorizes the City Manager to direct the Chief of Police to implement the Police Car Take Home Program pursuant to rules and regulations to be approved by the City Manager". Amendment adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Grumley, Hornsby, Renfro and Mayor Jones (5). Vote on Municipal Order as Amended: Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Grumley, Hornsby, Renfro and Mayor Jones (4). Nays, Commissioner Coleman (1). MARTIN LUTHER KING AREA HOUSING INITIATIVE IMPLEMENTATION Commissioner Grumley offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that a Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER V AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PADUCAH'S URBAN RENEWAL AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AGENCY TO IMPLEMENT THE CDBG, HOPE AND HOME PROGRAMS IN THE MARTIN LUTHER KING AREA HOUSING INITIATIVE", be adopted. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Grumley, Hornsby, Renfro and Mayor Jones (5). ORDINANCES - ADOPTION CLOSE PORTION OF BROOKLINE DRIVE IN HEATHER HILLS SUBD. Commissioner Hornsby offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Renfro, that the Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE CLOSING OF A PORTION OF BROOKLINE DRIVE IN HEATHER HILLS SUBDIVISION". This ordi- nance is summarized as follows: Closing a portion of Brookline - Drive in Heather Hills Subdivision, and authorizing, empowering and directing the Mayor to execute a quitclaim deed to each of ' the property owners in or abutting the public way to be closed. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Grumley, Hornsby, Renfro and Mayor Jones (5). ORDINANCE NO. 96-4-5476A, BOOK 26, P..T7. PURCHASE SEWER TRUCK FOR DEES Commissioner Renfro offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Hornsby, that the Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE BID OF DEEDS EQUIPMENT SALES IN THE AMOUNT OF $166,666.66 FOR SALE TO THE CITY OF ONE 1997 LTS 8000 FORD CHASSIS EQUIPMENT WITH A VACTOR CATCH BASIN J CLEANER FOR USE BY THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL AND ENGINEER- ING SERVICES/WASTEWATER TREATMENT DIVISION, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR SAME". This ordinance is summarized as follows: Accepting the bid of Deeds Equipment Sales in the amount of $166,666.66 for sale to the city of one 1997 LTS 800 Ford chassis equipment with Vactor catch basin cleaner for use by the Wastewater Treatment Division, and authorizing the Mayor to execute a contract for same. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Grumley, Hornsby, Renfro and Mayor Jones (5). ORDINANCE NO. 96-4-5477, BOOK 26, P.,63/ CHANGE FIREFIGHTER AGE REQUIREMENTS, ETC. Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Grumley, that the Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SEC. 12-46, DIVISION 2, OF CHAPTER 12, FIRE PREVENTION AND PROTECTION, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY". This ordinance is summarized as follows: Amending employment qualifications for applicant -candidates in the Fire Department by increasing the age from 19 to 21, and directing that a copy of The Firefighter Candidate Recruit Qualifications and Selection Procedure Manual be kept on file in the Office of the City Clerk. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Grumley, Hornsby, APRIL 9, 1996 Renfro and Mayor Jones (5). ORDINANCE NO. 96-4-5478, BOOK 26, P.539 CHANGE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPT. TO PERSONNEL DEPT., ETC. (NCS) Commissioner Grumley offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that the Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 2-47(f), NONCIVIL GENERALLY, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY". This ordinance is summarized as follows: Changing the name of the Department of Human Resources to the Department of Personnel, and changing the title of Human Resources Director to Director of Personnel. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Grumley, Hornsby, Renfro and Mayor Jones (5). ORDINANCE NO. 96-4-5479, BOOK 26, P.�31_. CHANGE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPT. TO PERSONNEL DEPT. ETC. (CS) Commissioner Hornsby offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Renfro, that the Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 10-51, CIVIL SERVICE, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY". This ordinance is summarized as follows: Changing the name of the Department of Human Resources to the Department of Person- nel, and changing the title of Human Resources Specialist to Personnel Specialist. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Grumley, Hornsby, Renfro and Mayor Jones (5). ORDINANCE NO. 96-5480, BOOK 26, P. j . APPROVE BROOKS STADIUM LEASE W/AMERICAN LEGION Commissioner Renfro offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Hornsby, that the Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A NONEXCLUSIVE AGREEMENT WITH AMERICAN LEGION POST 31 BASEBALL FOR USE AND UPKEEP OF BROOKS STADIUM". This ordinance is summarized as follows: Authorizing and directing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with American Legion Post 31 Baseball for the nonexclusive use for American Legion Baseball programs. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Grumley, Hornsby, Renfro and Mayor Jones (5). ORDINANCE NO. 96-4-5481, BOOK 26, P-637 . ORDINANCES - INTRODUCTION RELOCATION OF MARTIN L. KING HOUSING REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Grumley, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE URBAN RENEWAL PLAN AND THE FEASIBILITY OF RELOCATION OF THE MARTIN L. KING HOUSING REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA IN THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY". This ordinance is summarized as follows: Approving the Urban Renewal Plan and the Feasibility of Relocation of the Martin L. King Housing Redevelopment Project Area in the City of Paducah dated January, 1966. MAP CONTRACT Commissioner Grumley offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE DEPARTMENT OF RURAL AND MUNICIPAL AID, COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY, AND THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY, FOR MAINTENANCE, RECONSTRUCTION, OR CONSTRUCTION OF CITY STREETS". The foregoing title summarizes the contents of this ordinance. INCREASE EMPLOYEE LIFE INSURANCE (P.D. DOUBLE INDEMNITY Commissioner Hornsby offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Renfro, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 2-18(c) AND CREATING SECTION 2-28(e) OF ARTICLE II, CHAPTER 2, ADMINISTRATION, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY." This 52 FM rT M f ordinance is summarized as follows: Increasing group life insurance coverage for city employees from $10,000 to $12,500, and providing double indemnity for a police officer killed in the line of duty, and additional benefits for loss of limb(s) or sight. -5 3. J J Y/ APRIL 9, 1996 RENAME PALS TO DEPARTMENT OF PARKS - NCS Commissioner Renfro offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Hornsby, 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: Creating the positions of Liaison Officer and clerical specialist and abolishing the position of administrative secretary in General Government, increasing the number of clerical assistants in the Planning & Building Department from 1 to 2, and changing the name of the Department of Parks and Leisure Services to the Department of Parks. RENAME PALS TO DEPARTMENT OF PARKS - CS Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Grumley, 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: Changing the name of the Parks and Leisure Services Department to the Department of Parks. PURCHASE POLICE AMMUNITION Commissioner Grumley offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE BID OF PADUCAH SHOOTER SUPPLY IN THE AMOUNT OF $12,246 FOR SALE TO THE CITY OF AMMUNITION 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. ADOPT PADUCAH CODE OF ORDINANCES RECODIFICATION (1995 EDITION) Commissioner Hornsby offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Renfro, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING A RECODIFICATION OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES FOR THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY, REVISING, AMENDING, RESTATING, RECODIFYING, RECOMPILING, AND REPEALING CERTAIN EXISTING GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY DEALING WITH SUBJECTS EMBRACED IN THE RECODIFICATION". This ordinance is summarized as follows: Adopting a recodification of the Code of Ordinances for the City of Paducah. Said recodification contains general published ordinances which have been revised, amended, restated, codified and compiled in a new book form, all of which shall constitute the 'Code of Ordinances of the City of Paducah, Kentucky'". BROOKS STADIUM LIGHTS Commissioner Hornsby offered motion, seconded by Commissioner ✓ Renfro, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE BID OF MUSCO SPORTS LIGHTING IN THE AMOUNT OF $69,500, FOR LIGHTING MATERIALS ONLY, FOR BROOKS STADIUM, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR SAME". The foregoing title summarizes the contents of this ordinance. LETTER FROM JEAN & ELMER WELCH & PAULA PURCELL RE FLOODING PROBLEM IN LITTLEVILLE Commissioner Renfro read excerpts from a letter from Jean and Elmer Welch and Paula Purcell of 139 Virgie Street concerning V serious flooding problems at their residence at this location. The Mayor told Mrs. Welch that he and Buddy Smith, Engineer, would visit the Welch residence and see if anything can be done about the problem. The Commission discussed this situation and directed Rhonda Lee -James to work with this family and try to find a solution to their problem. EXECUTIVE SESSION Commissioner Renfro offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Hornsby, that the Board go into closed session for discussion of matters pertaining to the following topics: APRIL 9, 1996 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, Renfro and Mayor Jones (5). 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: April 23, 1996 y Cit Clerk Now 1 0701 54