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Home My WebLink About07/01/96ON JULY 1, 1996 ROLL CALL At a Called Meeting of the Board of Commissioners held in the Commission Chambers at City Hall at,5:.00 p -.m., Monday, July 1, 1996, Mayor Jones presided, and upon call of the roll by the City Clerk,'the following answered.to their,namss: Commis- sioners Coleman,-,.Grumley, Hornsby, Renfro and Mayor Jones (5). ( RESIGNATION FROM PLANNING & ZONING BOARD Mayor Jones announced that Anne Penny as resigned as a member of the Planning and Zoning Commissioner, and her resignation has been accepted. R&F CALLED MEETING NOTICES Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Grumley, that the executed copies of Notice of Called Meeting of the Board of Commissioners of the City of Paducah for 5:00 p.m., Monday, July 1, 1996, be received and filed. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Grumley, Hornsby, Renfro and Mayor Jones (5). MUNICIPAL ORDERS ?T. MATCHING BLOCK GRANT THROUGH U.S. DEPT. OF JUSTI Commissioner Hornsby offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Renfro, that a Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO OBTAIN A MATCHING BLOCK GRANT THROUGH THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE IN THE AMOUNT OF $156,659.00", be adopted. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Grumley, Hornsby, Renfro and Mayor Jones (5). M.O. NO. 733, BOOK 3, P. /70 . *Mayor Jones discussed this grant with Asst. Chief Paul Carter and told Asst. Chief Carter to have the Advisory Board meet and get their feelings concerning this grant. Asst. Chief Carter told the Mayor the Board is scheduled to meet on July 16. Mayor Jones said he would like to have a City Commissioner and/or the City Manager present at this meeting. Mayor Jones also announced that this year's DUI grant was received today. announced ISLAND CREEK MATCHING GRANT ($5,000 W/IN-KIND SERVICES Commissioner Renfro offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Hornsby, that a Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO OBTAIN A COMMUNITY RIVERS AND STREAMS GRANT THROUGH THE DEPARTMENT OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,000 FOR CLEAN-UP OF THE ISLAND CREEK AREA", be adopted. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Grumley, Hornsby, Renfro and Mayor Jones (5). M.O. No. 734, BOOK 3, P. Ir]i . *Steve Doolittle explained this project. Mayor Jones discussed Cross Creek, in the Emma Morgan School area; i.e. cleaning & upgrading creek and laying of walking path for school children. PERSONNEL CHANGES Commissioner Grumley offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that upon the recommendation of the City Manager, 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, Renfro and Mayor Jones (5). PROMOTIONS OF WARDELL E. HARVEY & SCOTT A BRIAN, FIRE DEPT. Mayor Jones introduced Wardell E. Harvey and his mother and father and announced Mr. Harvey's promotion to from Lieutenant 92 JULY 1, 1996 to Captain in the Fire Department. He also recognized Scott A. Brian and announced his promotion from Relief Driver to Lieutenant. These promotions are effective July 8, 1996. Chief Gerald Stewart presented the Captain's badge to Capt. Harvey and the Lieutenant's badge to Lt. Brian. ORDINANCES - ADOPTION FLOOD CONTROL PUMP #2•STORMWATER PUMP ($110,256) Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Grumley, that the Board of commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE BID OF MURTCO MECHANICAL ✓ CONTRACTORS ,INC ,R IN THE , AMOUNT OF „ $1,10 , 2 5 6 FOR THE INSTALLATION OF FLOOD CONTROL PUMP #2 STORMWATER PUMP, 11 ANL 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, Renfro and Mayor Jones (5). ORD. NO. 96-7-5514, BOOK 23, P.IoO/ • WASTEWATER LIFT STATION & BUILDING FOR PERKINS CREEK LIFT STATION ($946,862) Commissioner Grumley offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that the Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance ✓ entitled, "AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE BID OF TILFORD CONTRACTORS, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $946,862 FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A WASTEWATER LIFT STATION AND BUILDING FOR THE PERKINS CREEK LIFT STATION, 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, Renfro and Mayor Jones (5). ORD. NO. 96-7-5515, BOOK 26, P. (obZ PURCHASE WINDROW COMPOST TURNER ($181,386) Commissioner Hornsby offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Renfro, that the Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE BID OF MUNICIPAL EQUIPMENT, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $181,386 FOR SALE TO THE CITY OF ONE SCARAB 16' WINDROW COMPOST TURNER FOR USE BY THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS, 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, Renfro and Mayor Jones (5). ORD.NO. 96-7-5516, BOOK 26, P. (003 WORKER'S COMPENSATION INSURANCE PREMIUM Commissioner Renfro offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Hornsby, that the Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE PROPOSAL OF KENTUCKY V-11 LEAGUE OF CITIES IN THE AMOUNT OF $708,561 FOR WORKER'S COMPENSATION INSURANCE FOR THE CITY OF PADUCAH, 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, Renfro and Mayor Jones (5). ORD.NO. 96-7-5517, BOOK 26, P. Oy• BLUE CROSS/BLUE SHIELD INSURANCE PREMIUM Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Grumley, that the Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE PROPOSAL OF BLUE CROSS/BLUE SHIELD OF KENTUCKY FOR HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR ✓ CITY OF PADUCAH EMPLOYEES FOR FISCAL YEAR 1996/97, 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, Renfro and Mayor Jones (5). ORD.NO. 96-7-5518, BOOK 26, P.W0. . PROPERTY/CASUALTY/LIABILITY INSURANCE PREMIUM Commissioner Grumley offered motion, seconded by Commissioner J Coleman, that the Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE PROPOSAL OF KENTUCKY LEAGUE OF CITIES IN THE AMOUNT OF $414,758 FOR PROPERTY/CASUALTY 93 JULY 1, 1996 AND LIABILITY INSURANCE FOR THE CITY OF PADUCAH FOR FY 1996/97, 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, Renfro and Mayor Jones (5). ORD.NO. 96-7-5519, BOOK 26, P.. AGREEMENT WITH P&L RAILROAD FOR SEWER LINE FOR PERKINS CREEK EXTENSION Commissioner Hornsby offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Renfro, that the Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance `- entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN PADUCAH & LOUISVILLE RAILWAY, INC. AND THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY, FOR CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE OF A SEWER LINE ACROSS PROPERTY OWNED BY P & L FOR THE PERKINS CREEK LIFT STATION SEWER EXTENSION. The foregoing title summarizes the contents of this ordinance. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Grumley, Hornsby, Renfro and Mayor Jones (5). ORD.NO. 96-7-5520, BOOK 26, P. IiO% SHANE ENCROACHMENT AGREEMENT FOR GOLF DRIVING RANGE Commissioner Renfro offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Hornsby, that the Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN ENCROACHMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY, AND JOE SHANE FOR AN ENCROACHMENT UPON CITY OF PADUCAH FLOODWALL ✓ RIGHT-OF-WAY LOCATED ADJACENT TO 3360 WAYNE SULLIVAN DRIVE". This ordinance is summarized as follows: Authorizing the Mayor to enter into an encroachment agreement with Joe Shane for the installation of a golf safety net to be located 40 feet from the centerline of the floodwall and adjacent to the driving range at 3360 Wayne Sullivan Drive. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Grumley, Hornsby, Renfro and Mayor Jones (5). ORD.NO. 96-7-5521, BOOK 26, P. G01(. PAY PADUCAH POWER SYSTEM FOR RELOCATION OF POWER DISTRIBUTION FACILITIES ON KENTUCKY AVENUE Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Grumley, that the Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE DIRECTING THE FINANCE DIRECTOR TO PAY THE SUM OF $7,516.11 TO PADUCAH POWER SYSTEM FOR RELOCATION OF POWER DISTRIBUTION FACILITIES FOR THE KENTUCKY AVENUE RELOCATION PROJECT". The foregoing title summarizes the contents of this ordinance. Pursuant to an agreement between the City of Paducah and Western Baptist Hospital, the City will be reimbursed for this expenditure by Western Baptist Hospital. Adopted on call V of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Grumley, Hornsby, Renfro and Mayor Jones (5). ORD.NO. 96-7-5522, BOOK 26, P. . CLOSE ALLEY AT 7TH & CALDWELL STREETS Commissioner Grumley offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that the Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE CLOSING OF AN ALLEY LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF CALDWELL STREET AND THE WEST SIDE OF 7TH STREET". This ordinance is summarized as follows: Closing an alley located on the north side of Caldwell Street and the west side of 7th Street, 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). ORD.NO. 96-7-5523, BOOK 26, P.((0 , CLOSE ALLEY BETWEEN 25TH & 26TH & BROADWAY & WASHINGTON FOR WESTERN BAPTIST HOSPITAL Commissioner Hornsby offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Renfro, that the Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE CLOSING OF AN ALLEY f LOCATED BETWEEN BROADWAY AND WASHINGTON STREET". This ordinance is summarized as follows: Closing an alley located between Broadway and Washington Street and 25th and 26th Street, and authorizing, empowering and directing the Mayor to execute a 94 JULY 1, 1996 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). ORD.NO. 96-7-5524, BOOK 26, P. W.2. . CLOSE PORTION OF 26TH STREET BETWEEN BROADWAY & WASHINGTON Commissioner Renfro offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Hornsby, that the Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE CLOSING OF A PORTION v/ OF 26TH STREET LOCATED BETWEEN BROADWAY AND WASHINGTON STREET". This ordinance is summarized as follows: Closing a portion of 26th Street between Broadway and Washington Street, 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, Horns y, Renfro and Mayor Jones (5). ORD.NO. 96-7-5525, BOOK 26, P._(eW . AMEND NONCIVIL SERVICE SEC. 2-47 Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner -Grumley, 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: Abolishing the following positions: Administrative Assistant in the Finance Department Administrative Secretary in the Parks Department Administrative Assistant in the Public Works Department Director of Public Works Executive Secretary in General Government Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Grumley, Hornsby, Renfro and Mayor Jones (5). ORD. NO. 96-7-5526, BOOK 26, P.(0/6 . APPROVE FY 1996-97 BUDGET Commissioner Grumley offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that the Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY, ANNUAL BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 1996, THROUGH JUNE 30, y 1997, BY ESTIMATING REVENUES AND RESOURCES AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE OPERATION OF CITY GOVERNMENT". This ordinance shall be read on two separate days and published in full pursuant to KRS Chapter 424. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Grumley, Hornsby, Renfro and Mayor Jones (5) . ORD.NO. 96-7-5527, " P. 57 ORDINANCES - INTRODUCTION NONCIVIL SERVICE PAYROLL INCREASES, ETC. (EFFECTIVE 7-1-96 Commissioner Hornsby offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Renfro, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SALARIES OF NONCIVIL SERVICE EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY". This ordinance is summarized as follows: Amending noncivil service salaries of employees of the City of Paducah effective July 1, 1996, and making the following changes: Abolishing the Community Planning & Development Department and the positions of Administrative Secretary, Clerical Specialist,_ Community Development Program Manager, Director of Community ` Development/Housing & Grants Management, Grants Administrator, Housing Specialist, Section 8 Program Administrator and Service Coordinator. Creating the Department of Inspection and the position of Clerical Assistant. Creating the Department of Planning and the positions of Administrative Secretary, Clerical Specialist, Community Development Program Manager, Grants Administrator, Housing Specialist, Section 8 Program Administrator and Service Coordinator; Renaming the position of Director of Planning & Building to Director of Planning; Transferring the positions of Planner I and Planner II to the Planning Department, and Abolishing the position of Clerical Assistant in said department. Abolishing one position of Secretary in the Department of Parks. Increasing the salary to Grade 17 for JULY 1, 1996 the following positions: Facility Maintenance Superintendent, Fleet Maintenance Superintendent, Section 8 Program Administrator, Solid Waste Superintendent and Street Superintendent. CIVIL SERVICE SALARY INCREASES, ETC. (EFFECTIVE 7-1-96) Commissioner Renfro offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Hornsby, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SALARIES OF CIVIL SERVICE EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY". This ordinance is summarized as follows: Amending civil service salaries of employees of the City of Paducah effective July 1, 1996, and making the following changes: Renaming the Planning & Building Department as the Department of Inspection and abolishing the Community Development/Housing and Grants Management Department; re- classifying the position of Chief Building Inspector to Director of Inspection/Chief Building Inspector and increasing salary to Grade 25; increasing City Clerk salary to Grade 17. FIRE DEPT. NON -BARGAINING UNIT SALARIES (EFF. 7-1-96) Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Grumley, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING NUMBER, RANK AND'SALARIES OF MEMBERS OF THE FIRE DEPARTMENT OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY". Amending salaries of non -bargaining members of the Fire Department effective July 1, 1996. POLICE DEPT. NON -BARGAINING UNIT SALARIES (EFF. 7-1-96) Commissioner Grumley offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING NUMBER, RANK AND SALARIES OF MEMBERS OF THE POLICE DEPARTMENT OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY". Amending salaries of non -bargaining members of the Police Department effective July 1, 1996. CITY MGR. SALARY INCREASE (EFF. 7-1-96) Commissioner Hornsby offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Renfro, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE SALARY OF THE CITY MANAGER OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY". This ordinance is summarized as follows: Increasing the salary of the City Manager by 3%, effective July 1, 1996. V V/ LEASE BY STATE FOR 6TH & CLARK STREET PROPERTY 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 LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE COMMONWEALTH OF.KENTUCKY, FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION CABINET, DEPARTMENT OF FACILITIES MANAGEMENT, AND THE CITY OF PADUCAH, FOR LEASE BY THE COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY OF PREMISES LOCATED AT 6TH AND CLARK STREETS IN THE CITY OF PADUCAH, McCRACKEN COUNTY, KENTUCKY". The foregoing title summarizes the contents of this ordinance. BY CITY OF PADUCAH POWER SYSTEM BLDG. AT 1400 BROADWAY commissioner Coieman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Grumley, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE ELECTRIC PLANT BOARD OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH, AKA PADUCAH POWER SYSTEM, AND THE CITY OF PADUCAH, FOR USE BY THE CITY OF PADUCAH OF PREMISES LOCATED AT 1400 BROADWAY IN THE CITY OF PADUCAH, McCRACKEN COUNTY, KENTUCKY". The foregoing title summarizes the contents of this ordinance. DISCUSSIONS 1991/97 AUDIT PROPOSALS City Manager Hoover told the Commission that he and Jon Perkins had mailed proposals for this year's audit and received two proposals - one from Allen & Company and one from Williams, Williams & Lentz. He said both firms submitted identical proposals and each were $10,000 less that last year's amount. 95 V, 96 JULY 1, 1996 Mayor Jones told the City Manager to determine whet to do in the case of tied bid proposals and to take another look at same. DISCUSSIONS FY 1996/97 AUDIT PROPOSALS City Manager Hoover told the Commission that he and Jon Perkins have mailed proposals for this year's audit and have received identical proposals from the following two firms who responded: 1. Allen & Company 2. Williams, Williams & Lentz The cost contained in these proposals was $10,000 less than last year's cost. Mayor Jones told Mr. Hoover to determine what to do in this case (of identical proposals); i.e., take another look at the bids. EXECUTIVE SESSION Commissioner Grumley offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that the Board go into closed session for discussion of matters pertaining to the following topics: 1. 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: July 23, 1996 4citlerk M r