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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/22/96158 OCTOBER 22, 1996 ROLL CALL At a Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners held in the Commission Chambers at City Hall at 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, October 22, 1996, Mayor Jones presided, and upon call of the roll by the City Clerk, the following answered to their names: Commissioners Coleman, Grumley, Hornsby and Mayor Jones (4). Commissioner Renfro was absent (1). PRESENTATION OF DUKE AND DUCHESS AWARDS Mayor Jones joined Mr. and Mrs. Milton Childress at the podium and presented them with Duke and Duchess awards. . Mr. Childress will be a honorary Grand Marshal of the Veterans Day Parade to be held in Paducah on November 11, 1996. Mr. Childress is the oldest known veteran of World War I. At age 24, Pvt. Childress was a member of the U.S. Army's Battery E, 5th Regiment at Camp Zachary Taylor, KY, ready for action against German forces attacking Europe in 1917. As a trained artillery man, he had prepared himself to do battle with the Germans during World War I, but before he could get to Europe he was hospitalized with flu, and Germany surrendered. He is 102 years and 10 months of age and resides in Marion, Crittenden County, Kentucky. He and Mrs. Childress have been married 76 years. Their only child, a daughter, and only grandchild, a granddaughter, also joined them at the podium. PRESENTATION OF LITTLEVILLE HISTORY BY WALTER BEASLEY Walter Beasley read 1900 newspaper articles detailing the history of Littleville. Littleville was named after J.W. Little, a native of Dresden, TN, who purchased a large tract of land which would later be named "Littleville". Mr. Little started a spoke factory on his property. Mr. Beasley also read a newspaper article about Hiram Blow, who started a stave factory in Littleville around the turn of the century. ECONOMIC TRIP TO TUPELO, BY COMMISSIONER GRUMLEY, ET AL Mayor Jones asked Commissioner Grumley to report on his recent economic development trip to Tupelo, Mississippi, with a group which included Chamber of Commerce staff. Commissioner Grumley said two of the individuals who made this trip will give reports at the November 12 Commission Meeting. MINUTES Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Grumley, that the reading of the minutes for October 8, and 15, 1996, be waived and that the minutes of said meeting as prepared by the City Clerk be approved as written. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Grumley, Hornsby, and Mayor Jones (4). R & F DOCUMENTS Commissioner Grumley offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that the following documents be received and filed: 1. Contract with Vasco Inc. for leaf bags 2. Contract with READ Corporation for one Screen -All machine ✓ for compost site 3. Agreement with Mason's Salvage executed by City Manager for abandoned and junked vehicle removal,/ 4. Support from USTA-KTA Resident Director for public basketball court on west side of Noble Park ,/ 5. Contract with Marion Pepsi-Cola executed by City Manager for electronic scoreboard at Brooks Stadium ✓ 159 OCTOBER 22, 1996 � 6. FCC Form 1240 for Comcast Cable J7. Paducah Water Works Financial Report for year ending June 30, 1996 Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Grumley, Hornsby, and Mayor Jones (4). MAYOR JONES INSTRUCTED ASSISTANT POLICE CHIEF CARTER TO HAVE ABANDONED VEHICLES IDENTIFIED BY PATROLMEN SO THEY CAN BE DISPOSED OF. ./ CEMETERY LOTS Commissioner Hornsby offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Grumley, 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. Frank Brown, Rushing Addition to Oak Grove Cemetery, Sec. 6, Lot 130 NE, in the amount of $225 (Receipt No. 22353) 2. Mae Anna Brown, Rushing Addition to Oak Grove Cemetery, Sec. 6, Lot 130 NW, in the amount of $225 (Receipt No. 22345) 3. Gene A. Bryant, Rushing Addition to Oak Grove Cemetery, Sec. 6, Lot 128 NE, in the amount of $225 (Receipt No. 22347) Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Grumley, Hornsby, and Mayor Jones (4). MUNICIPAL ORDER PERSONNEL CHANGES Commissioner Hornsby 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, Hornsby, and Mayor Jones (4). VETERANS DAY PARADE ON NOV. 11TH Mayor Jones gave the parade route for the Veterans Day Parade. Gayle Frye said transportation in the parade will be provided by the City. The parade will begin at approximately 11:11 a.m., J to correspond with the signing of the Armistice Treaty which ended World War I in 1918. Mayor Jones told Ms. Frye to re- contact high schools in surrounding cities, including Southern Illinois, to try to get a band for the parade. He said the City of Paducah will -pay a band's travel expenses to partici- pate in the parade. Mayor Jones also urged employers to allow time off for their employees who are eligible to be in the parade. ORDINANCES - ADOPTION ATTORNEY FEES FOR DEMOLITIONS Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Grumley, that the Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO COLLECT AND JRECOVER REASONABLE ATTORNEY FEES AND OTHER COSTS AND EXPENSES INCURRED IN THE COLLECTION AND ENFORCEMENT OF LIENS FOR THE REASONABLE VALUE OR LABOR AND MATERIALS USED IN ABATING NUISANCES". This ordinance is summarized as follows: Authorizing the City to collect and recover from any responsible party or parties reasonable attorney fees and other costs and expenses incurred by the City by reason of the collection upon and the enforcement of the responsible party or parties' liability, and the lien which secures same, which shall include liens for abatement of nuisance by demolition. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, OCTOBER 22, 1996 Grumley, Hornsby, and Mayor Jones (4). ORD.NO. 96-10-5583,vl BOOK 26, P.�35 LITTLEVILLE SANITARY SEWER EXTENSION Commissioner Grumley offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that the Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING THE AMOUNT TO BE CHARGED FOR CONNECTING TO CITY SANITARY SEWERS CONSTRUCTED BY THE CITY KNOWN AS LITTLEVILLE SANITARY SEWER EXTENSION, PHASE I, AND PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF CONNECTION PERMITS, PROVIDING FOR THE PAYMENT OF CONNECTION CHARGES, AND PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION OF THE PROVISIONS HEREOF". The foregoing title summarizes the contents of this ordinance. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Grumley, Hornsby, and Mayor Jones (4). ORD.NO. 96-10-5584, BOOK 26, P.Z,iz . GUYLINE DRIVE SEWER SANITARY SEWER EXTENSION Commissioner Hornsby offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that the Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING THE AMOUNT TO BE CHARGED FOR CONNECTING TO CITY SANITARY SEWERS CONSTRUCTED BY THE CITY KNOWN AS GUYLINE DRIVE SANITARY SEWER EXTENSION, PHASE I AND II, PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF CONNECTION PERMITS, PROVIDING FOR THE PAYMENT OF CONNECTION CHARGES, AND PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION OF THE PROVISIONS HEREOF". The foregoing title summarizes the contents of this ordinance. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Grumley, Hornsby, and Mayor Jones (4). ORD.NO. 96-10-5585, BOOK 26, P.=97_. AUTHORIZE CONTRACT RENEWAL WITH CENTRAL PAVING CO.- EQUIPMENT RENTAL Commissioner Hornsby offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Grumley, that the Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXERCISE AN OPTION TO RENEW A CONTRACT WITH CENTRAL PAVING CO. OF PADUCAH INC. FOR RENTAL OF VARIOUS EQUIPMENT FOR THE 1996-97 FISCAL YEAR". The foregoing title summarizes the contents of this ordinance. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Grumley, Hornsby, and Mayor Jones (4). ORD.NO. 96-10-5586, BOOK 26, P.� z. CONDEMN PROPERTY FOR EAST MALL ACCESS ROAD AT KY. OAKS MALL Commissioner Hornsby offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Grumley, that the Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE CONDEMNATION OF LANDS NECESSARY TO CONSTRUCT A PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY FROM U.S. HIGHWAY 60 ACROSS PROPERTY OWNED BY KENTUCKY OAKS MALL COMPANY, TEACHERS RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF THE STATE OF KENTUCKY, AS LEASED TO WAL-MART STORES, INC. AND SERVICE MERCHANDISE COMPANY INC. AND ANY NECESSARY TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENTS AND DEMONSTRATING THE NEED FOR SAID CONDEMNATION". This ordinance is -.summarized as follows: Directing the corporation counsel to institute or to continue condemnation proceedings in McCracken Circuit Court in the name of the City of Paducah against Kentucky Oaks Mall Company, Service Merchandise Company, Inc, Teachers Retirement System of the State of Kentucky and any other persons or entities having ownership or possessory interests in the land over which the public right-of-way shall pass as may be necessary to allow transfer of fee simple title to the City of Paducah. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Grumley, Hornsby, and Mayor.Jones (4). ORD.NO. 96-10-5587, BOOK 26, P. W . AUTHORIZE MAYOR TO EXECUTE CONSIDERATION CERTIFICATE FOR KY AVE Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Grumley, that the Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONSIDERATION CERTIFICATE FOR KENTUCKY AVENUE BETWEEN 27TH STREET AND 28TH STREET". This ordinance is summarized as follows: Authorizing and directing the Mayor to execute a Consideration Certificate included in a Quitclaim Deed whereby the Commonwealth of Kentucky conveys to the City of Paducah that portion of Kentucky Avenue between 27th and 28th Streets. Adopted on"call 160 161 OCTOBER 22, 1996 of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Grumley, Hornsby, and Mayor Jones (4). ORD.NO 96-10-5588, BOOK 26, P. Z�& . AMEND ORDINANCE FOR "NON -TRANSPORTATION USE OF VEHICLES AND TRAILERS IN DOWNTOWN BUSINESS DISTRICT" Commissioner Grumley offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that the Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 19-173(C) OF ARTICLE IX, 'NON -TRANSPORTATION USE OF VEHICLES AND TRAILERS IN THE DOWNTOWN BUSINESS DISTRICT' OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY". This ordinance is summarized as follows: Setting forth guidelines for issuance of permits for use of vehicles and trailers in the Downtown Business District. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Grumley, Hornsby, and Mayor Jones (4). ORD.NO. 96-10-5589, BOOK 26, P.!ZW. SET FY 1996-97 TAX RATE Commissioner Hornsby offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that the Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE FIXING THE LEVIES AND RATES OF TAXATION ON ALL PROPERTY IN THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY, SUBJECT TO TAXATION FOR MUNICIPAL PURPOSES AND FOR SCHOOL PURPOSES FOR THE JPERIOD FROM JULY 1, 1996, THROUGH JUNE 30, 1997, WITH THE PURPOSES OF SAID TAXES THEREUNDER DEFINED". Setting the 1996-97 Tax Rate as follows: PURPOSE RATE PER $100.00 General Fund of the City Real Property $0.327 Personal Property 0.390 Other Municipal Purposes Public Library Real Estate 0.043 t � Personal Property 0.050 SCHOOL PURPOSES Paducah Junior College Real Estate Personal Property 0.032 0.034 Total Tax Rate per $100 - real property 0.402 Total Tax Rate per $100 - personal property 0.474 The City of Paducah shall collect the following taxes for the Board of Education: Public School - General Fund & FSPK Property Real Property 0.594 Personal Property 0.604 Property taxes levied herein shall be due and payable in the following manner: The first half payment shall be due on November 1, 1996, and shall be payable without penalty and interest until November 3",. 1996. The Second half payment shall be due on February 1, 1997, and shall be payable without penalty and interest until February 28, 1997. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Grumley, Hornsby, and Mayor Jones (4). ORD.NO. 96-10-5590, 9@@K P. Y O ,��/D 6-"7- OCTOBER 22, 1996 ORDINANCES - INTRODUCTION RENAME TOURIST COMMISSION Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Grumley, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 33.195, BY RENAMING THE PADUCAH-McCRACKEN COUNTY RECREATIONAL TOURIST AND CONVENTION COMMISSION, OF TITLE III, ADMINISTRATION, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY". This ordinance is summarized as follows: Changing the name of Paducah -McCracken County Recreational Tourist and Convention Commission to "Paducah -McCracken County Convention and Visitors Bureau". REDUCE MINIMUM SEWER & WATER RATE INSIDE CITY LIMITS Commissioner Grumley offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled: (READ ORDINANCE IN FULL): "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 51.164 OF CHAPTER 51, 'SEWERS', OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY "BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY: "SECTION 1. That Section 51.164, 'Rates Established for Premises Inside City Limits', of Chapter 51, 'Sewers', of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Paducah, Kentucky, is hereby amended to read as follows: 'Rates and charges for use of the service and facili- ties of the municipal sewer system for premises inside the corporate limits of the City as such limits presently exist and as the same may be ex- tended from time to time in the future, shall be at the rate of $2.50 per 1,000 gallons of water used, provided the minimum sewer bill shall be $10/00 7.50 per month for the first SJOOO 3,000 gallons or less of water consumption.' "SECTION 2. These decreases shall become effective with 1�3i9�/¢t61�I¢y�Q�/QSrI/bI�(/X1/X9���/�Pi4!/Mi�XX/2d�/f�Xf�Q1/FYI bills rendered on or subsequent to Jilt/11/100% January 1, 1997. "SECTION 3. This ordinance shall be read on,two separate days and will be published in full, pursuant to KRS Chapter 424." CHANGE ORDER NO 1 - LITTLEVILLE SEWER EXTENSION -PHASE I Commissioner Hornsby offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, 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 $5,494.15 WITH MURTCO INC. FOR LITTLEVILLE SEWER EXTENSION -PHASE I". The foregoing title summarizes the contents of this ordinance. DEMOLITION FINDINGS Commissioner Hornsby offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Grumley, that the Board of Commissioners receive the following disclosures, adopt the following findings, and make said disclosures and findings a part of the official public records of the City of Paducah: 1. The following property located in the City of Paducah is in a state of disrepair, is beyond rehabilitation, and poses a threat to public health and safety: 827 S 5th Street 627 N 9th Street 420 N 11th Street 611 N 11th Street 319 N 12th Street 418 N 13th Street 1243 Harrison Street 1245 Harrison Street 1249 Harrison Street 1111 Madison Street 162 163 FA ORD. INTRO. AT END OF MINUTES OCTOBER 22, 1996 after soliciting for bids for the demolition of the above property. 2. In the interest of public health and safety the City desires that the above referenced property be razed as soon as possible. 3. The bid of Kenneth Howle, a city employee who will receive a pecuniary benefit from an agreement to raze the above referenced structures for and on behalf of the City, is in the best interest of the City by virtue of price, experience and immediate availability. 4. During performance of the agreement contemplated herein, Howle shall be acting as an independent contractor of the city and performing said services in an off-duty capacity. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Grumley, Hornsby, and Mayor Jones (4). ACCEPT HOWLE DEMOLITION BIDS Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Grumley, that the bid of Kenneth Howle, a city employee acting as an independent contractor in an off-duty capacity, be accepted as being in the the best interest of the City of Paducah by virtue ofprice, experience and immediate availability, and that an ordinance accepting this bid and authorizing that a contract be presented for enactment by the City Commission. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Grumley, Hornsby, and Mayor Jones (4). R & F DEMOLITION BIDS Commissioner Grumley offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that the attached (following) bids be received and filed: Demolition of Properties: 1. Howle Excavating 2. TWB Enterprises Inc. 3. Eagle Properties & Construction 4. Mason Construction Co. Demolition of Properties within Housinu Initiative Proiect: 1. Eagle Construction Co. 2. Kenneth Howle 3. Wahl's Excavating Abandoned & Junked Vehicles: 1. Jerry Stephens 2. Mason Salvage rtin Luther King Jr. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Grumley, Hornsby, and Mayor Jones (4). DEMOLITION ORDINANCE INTRODUCTION (HOWLE) Commissioner Hornsby offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE BID OF KENNETH HOWLE IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,600 FOR DEMOLITION OF A CONDEMNED STRUCTURE LOCATED AT 827 SOUTH STH STREET IN THE CITY OF PADUCAH, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR SAME". This ordinance is summarized as follows: Accepting the bid of Kenneth Howle in the amount of $1,600 for demolition of a condemned structure located at 827 South 5th Street, and authorizing the Mayor to execute a contract for same. EXECUTIVE SESSION J Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Grumley, that the Board go into closed session for discussion of matters pertaining to the following topics: 164 OCTOBER 22, 1996 1. Future sale or acquisition of a specific parcel(s) of real estate, as permitted by KRS 61.810(1)(b). Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Grumley, Hornsby, and Mayor Jones (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: NOVEMBER 12, 1996 4Citt�lerk4� *** ORDINANCE - INTRODUCTION ACCEPT HOWLE BID FOR DEMOLITION OF CONDEMNED STRUCTURES IN MARTIN LUTHER KING. JR. AREA HOUSING INITIATIVE PROJECT Commissioner Hornsby offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Grumley, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE J ACCEPTING THE BIDS OF KENNETH HOWLE FOR DEMOLITION OF CONDEMNED STRUCTURES i UNDER THE MARTIN LUTHER KING , JR., AREA HOUSING INITIATIVE PROJECT IN THE CITY OF PADUCAH, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE CONTRACTS FOR SAME". This ordinance is summarized as follows: Accepting the bids of Kenneth Howle in the aggregate amount of $15,600 for demolition of condemned structures under the Martin Luther King, Jr., Area Housing Initiative Project, and authorizing the Mayor to execute contracts for same.