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Home My WebLink About11/12/96166 J J NOVEMBER 12, 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 8, 1996, Mayor Jones presided, and upon call of the roll by the City Clerk, the following answered to their names: Commissioners Coleman, Grumley, Hornsby, Renfro and Mayor Jones (5). *Commissioner -Elect Buz Smith attended this meeting and was given an agenda packet. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS LIFE SAVING AWARDS Mayor Jones presented Life Saving Award to Kevin Bailey, a WWTP operator, and David Houston, a McCracken County Jail Class D Felon, for their actions on September 15, 1996, in saving the life of Bryan Velazquez, a security guard for Ky. Special Police, whom they found lying outside his guard shack at the Amerisource parking lot, for whom his firm is contracted to provide security. They found Mr. Velazquez semi-conscious, gasping for breath and with a laceration to the had. Mr. Houston and Mr. Bailey immediately positioned Mr. Velazquez to relieve his choking and labored breathing. As his condition improved, Mr. Houston comforted the victim as Mr. Bailey called 911. Mr. Velazquez was then taken to the hospital and released three days later. Mr. Velazquez was also present for Mayor Jones' presentation. McCracken County Jailer Cliff Guill address the Commission about the Class D Felon Program and expressed his appreciation for their support of this program. REPORT ON RECENT TRIP TO TUPELO, MS Melody -Doom Schrader, Executive Director of the Chamber of Commerce, Melanie Ellingsworth, Assistant Director of the Chamber, and Kristin Reece, President and CEO of the GPEDC, reported on a recent trip a group made to Tupelo, Mississippi for the recruitment of industry. Ms. Schrader and Ms. Ellingsworth discussed partnership and goals of the program. Ms. Reece addressed the Commission about economic development. Commissioner Grumley also joined the group on this trip. FIRE DEPARTMENT PROMOTIONS Mayor Jones announced the following two promotions in the Fire Department, and Fire Chief Gerald Stewart pinned the appropriate badges on these officers: Bobby Zane Atkinson, promoted to Captain; Randy Sugg, promoted to Lieutenant. PADUCAH BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION Ralph Priddy, President of the Paducah Basketball Association, addressed the Commission, requesting that two full size basketball courts be constructed in Noble Park. Ha game tree Commission a PBA membership list, as well as a statement of goals and purposes of the PBA. PBA member Mark Miller also spoke to the Commission in support of this program. Gayle Frye discussed the proposed location for the courts in Noble Park and told the Commission the estimated costs for construction of two courts is approximately $40,000. Richard Abraham also expressed his support for this program. 167 NOVEMBER 12, 1996 VETERANS DAY PARADE Mayor Jones thanked Gayle Frye for her efforts in making the recent Veterans Day Parade a success and asked Ms. Frye to identify and thank those schools who allowed their students to attend/participate in the parade and to thank other groups and individuals for their assistance. MISCELLANEOUS Gladman Humbles complimented the Mayor and Commission for their accomplishments; i.e., recent property tax and sewage usage tax reductions, and demolitions of condemned structures, particularly on the north side of the city. MINUTES Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Grumley, that the Minutes for October 22, 1996, 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, Hornsby, Renfro and Mayor Jones (5)• APPOINTMENT RIVER HERITAGE CENTER BOARD Mayor Jones made the following appointment: "WHEREAS, subject to the approval of the Board of Commissioners, I hereby reappoint Eugene Katterjohn Jr. as a member of the River / Heritage Center Board, which term will expire June 30, 1999." ✓ Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Grumley, that the Board of Commissioners approve the action of Mayor Jones in reappointing Eugene Katterjohn as a member of the River Heritage Center Board. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Grumley, Hornsby, Renfro and Mayor Jones (5). 1 R&F BIDS Commissioner Grumley offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that the following bids be received and filed: For Re-Roofinu Fire Stations No. 3 and No. 5: 1. Vanguard Contractors Inc. f 2. Bill South Construction Co. Inc. 3. Quality Roofing & Sheet Metal For Rock Salt: 1. North American Salt Co. v✓2. AKZO Nobel Salt Inc. 3. Morton International Inc. For Limestone: 1. Martin Marietta 2. Vulcan Materials For Bituminous Cold Mix: ✓1. Jim Smith Contracting For Bituminous Concrete: ✓1. Jim Smith Contracting For Concrete: 1. Federal Materials Co. Inc. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Grumley, Hornsby, Renfro and Mayor Jones (5). R & F DOCUMENTS Commissioner Hornsby offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Renfro, that the following documents be received and filed: 1.V/ Bond for Milner/Orr Subdivision 2.% Contract w/Central Paving Co. for Various Rental Equipment for FY 1996-97 NOVEMBER 12, 1996 v 3. Agreement w/Kentucky Transportation Cabinet for East Mall Access Road ($250,000) ✓4. Quitclaim Deed and Consideration Certificate w/Commonwealth of Kentucky for Kentucky Avenue between 27th & 28th Streets v,,5. Quitclaim Deeds between City & David R. & Lynn Beall and Thomas J & Carolyn D. Mayo for property from a portion of street closure on Margaret Court A6. Consent/Release Agreement for Kentucky Transportation Cabinet regarding traffic signal pole located at KY. Avenue & 6th Street ✓7. Paducah Water Works Monthly Report for October 1996 �. Paducah Water Works General Ledger Balance Sheet for Period Ending 9/30/96 MUNICIPAL ORDERS PERSONNEL CHANGES Commissioner Renfro 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 Coleman, Grumley, Hornsby, Renfro and Mayor Jones (5). $50,000 ALPHA CENTER BLOCK GRANT Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Grumley, that the Board of Commissioners adopt a Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE ALL / DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO OBTAIN A MICRO ENTERPRISE ECONOMIC ✓ DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT THROUGH THE DEPARTMENT OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $50,000 FOR FUNDING AN 'ALPHA CENTER'. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Grumley, Hornsby, Renfro and Mayor Jones (5). M.O. #741, BOOK 3, P.L 1. �_.. EAGLEBROOK SUBDIVISION ESCROW AGREEMENT Commissioner Grumley offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that the Board of Commissioners adopt a Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER ACCEPTING AN ESCROW AGREEMENT IN LIEU OF A BOND FOR EAGLEBROOK SUBDIVISION FOR GENESIS GROUP, INC., FOR THE SUBDIVISION OF PROPERTY LOCATED ON HOLT ROAD". Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Grumley, Hornsby, Renfro and Mayor Jones (5). M.O. #742, BOOK 3, P.zd?Q • DISCUSSIONS LINK AUDIT FOR E911 CENTER Commissioner Grumley read a letter from the Kentucky State Police to Fire Chief Gerald Stewart, Chairman of the Paducah/McCracken County Emergency Communications Board, concerning the LINK audit with attached report. This letter commended Chief Stewart and the E911 personnel for an excellent job. TRIP TO GLASGOW TO VISIT CABLE TV SYSTEM Mayor Jones announced that City Officials will make a trip to Glasgow with Paducah Power Company Officials and McCracken County Officials to study their power system's operation of a cable TV system. Commissioner -Elect Buz Smith will also go on this trip. ORDINANCES - EMERGENCY RE -ROOF FIRE STATION NO. 3 Commissioner Hornsby offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Renfro, that the Board of Commissioners introduce and adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE BID OF BILL SOUTH CONSTRUCTION COMPANY INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $10,400 FOR RE -ROOFING FIRE STATION NO. 3, 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,' 169 NOVEMBER 12, 1996 Commissioners Coleman, Grumley, Hornsby, Renfro and Mayor Jones ✓ (5). ORD.NO. 96-11-5591, BOOK 27, P.I. RE -ROOF FIRE STATION NO. 5 Commissioner Renfro offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Hornsby, that the Board of Commissioners introduce and adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE BID OF VANGUARD CONTRACTORS INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $12,936 FOR RE -ROOFING FIRE STATION NO. 5, 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. 96-11-5592, BOOK 27, P. ORDINANCES - ADOPTION RENAME PADUCAH-McCRACKEN COUNTY RECREATIONAL TOURIST AND CONVENTION COMMISSION Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Grumley, that the Board of Commissioners adopt 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". Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Grumley, Hornsby, Renfro and Mayor Jones (5). ORD.NO. 96-11-5593, BOOK 27, P. ,S . MINIMUM SEWER CHARGES IN LIKE SIZE CITIES Ray McLennan gave the Commission a chart for comparable minimum sewer charges in like size cities and told the Commission he would like to see the City of Paducah adopt the same minimum sewer usage as the minimum water usage (1500 gal.) as soon as the City can afford to do so. REDUCE MINIMUM SEWER & WATER RATE INSIDE CITY LIMITS Commissioner Grumley offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that the Board of Commissioners adopt 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. for Premises Insid Code of Ordinances amended to read as That Section 51.164, 'Rates Established e City Limits', of Chapter 51, 'Sewers', of the of the City of Paducah, Kentucky, is hereby 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 $X0100 7.50 per month for the first 01000 3,000 gallons or less of water consumption.' "SECTION 2. These decreases shall become effective with bills rendered on or subsequent to 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." 170 J NOVEMBER 12, 1996 Adopted on call of the roll, Grumley, Hornsby, Renfro and 96-11-5594, BOOK 27, P. yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Mayor Jones (5). ORD.NO. CHANGE ORDER NO 1 - LITTLEVILLE SEWER EXTENSION -PHASE I Commissioner Hornsby offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that the Board of Commissioners adopt 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. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Grumley, Hornsby, Renfro and Mayor Jones (5). ORD.NO. 96-11-5595, BOOK 27, P._ -,;;e . DEMOLISH 827 SOUTH 5TH STREET Commissioner Renfro offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Hornsby, that the Board of Commissioners adopt 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 5TH 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. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Grumley, Hornsby, Renfro and Mayor Jones (5). ORD.NO. 96-11-5596, BOOK 27, P.Z . DEMOLISH STRUCTURES IN MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. AREA Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Grumley, that the Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE BIDS OF KENNETH HOWLE FOR DEMOLITION OF CONDEMNED STRUCTURES UNDER THE MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR., AREA HOUSING INITIATIVE PROJECT IN THE CITY OF / PADUCAH, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE CONTRACTS FOR SAME" f This ordinance 'is summarized as follows: Accepting the bids of J J 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. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Grumley, Hornsby, Renfro and Mayor Jones (5). ORD.NO. 96-11-5597, BOOK 27, P.�!_. ORDINANCES - INTRODUCTION REGULATE OUTDOOR FLEA MARKETS Commissioner Grumley offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "ORDINANCE REGULATING THE OPERATION OF OUTDOOR FLEA MARKETS IN THE CITY OF PADUCAH AND ESTABLISHING FINES AND PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION OF SAME OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY". This ordinance is summarized as follows: Regulating the operation of outdoor flea markets in the City of Paducah, establishing fines not less than $10.00 or more than $100.00 for each offense, and designating the building inspector as the administrator who shall enforce the provisions of this ordinance. $156,659 LAW ENFORCEMENT MATCHING BLOCK GRANT Commissioner Hornsby offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Renfro, that Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A GRANT AGREEMENT AND ALL DOCUMENTS RELATING THERETO WITH THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE TO OBTAIN A LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT MATCHING BLOCK GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $156,659 FOR THE PADUCAH POLICE DEPARTMENT". This ordinance is summarized as follows: Authorizing the Mayor to execute a Grant Agreement and all documents relating thereto with the U.S. Department of Justice to obtain a Local Law Enforcement Matching Grant in the amount of $156,659 for the Paducah Police Department. The City will provide matching funds in the amount of $17,407 for this project. 171 NOVEMBER 12, 1996 RENEW JAMES MARINE LEASE Commissioner Renfro offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Hornsby, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A RENEWAL LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PADUCAH AND JAMES ✓ MARINE, INC.". This ordinance is summarized as follows: Authorizing the Mayor to execute a Renewal Lease Agreement between the City of Paducah and James Marine for a parcel of property located on the river side of the floodwall adjacent to 1810 South 4th Street. CONTRACT WITH PADD FOR MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. AREA HOUSING INITIATIVE Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Grumley, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $40,000 WITH PURCHASE AREA DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT (PADD) FOR MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR THE MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. AREA HOUSING INITIATIVE. The foregoing title summarizes the contents of this ordinance. APPROVE EAGLEBROOK SUBDIVISION -PHASE I Commissioner Grumley offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE FINAL REPORT OF THE PADUCAH PLANNING COMMISSION RESPECTING THE PROPOSED SUBDIVISION OF PROPERTY OF EAGLEBROOK SUBDIVISION -PHASE I FOR'GENESIS GROUP, INC., LOCATED ON HOLT ROAD, ACCEPTING THE DEDICATION OF STREETS AND PUBLIC EASEMENTS, AND SETTING BOND AMOUNT". This ordinance is summarized as follows: Approving the final report of the Paducah Planning Commission respecting the proposed subdivision of property of Eaglebrook Subdivision -Phase I for Genesis Group, Inc., located on Holt Road, accepting the dedication of streets and public easements, and setting bond in the amount of $133,570.43. CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 - COMPOST FACILITY 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 $7,798.58 WITH / CENTRAL PAVING COMPANY OF PADUCAH FOR THE COMPOST FACILITY V/ EXPANSION PROJECT -PHASE II". This ordinance is summarized as follows: Authorizing the Mayor to execute Change Order No. 1 in the amount of $7,798.58 with Central Paving Company of Paducah for the Compost Facility Expansion Project -Phase II, thereby increasing the contract amount to $99,296.78 for this project. UITCLAIM DEED & TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT FROM CITIZENS BANK FOR EAST MALL ACCESS ROAD Commissioner Renfro offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Hornsby, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A QUITCLAIM DEED AND TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT BETWEEN / CITIZENS BANK & TRUST COMPANY OF PADUCAH AND THE CITY OF PADUCAH FOR REAL PROPERTY TO BE USED FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF A PUBLIC ROADWAY KNOWN AS THE EAST MALL ACCESS ROAD". The foregoing title summarizes the contents of this ordinance. ABOLISH CIVIL SERVICE POSITION OF PERSONNEL SPECIALIST Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Grumley, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE ABOLISHING THE DEPARTMENT OF PERSONNEL FROM THE CIVIL SERVICE SALARIES ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY". This ordinance is summarized as follows: Abolishing the Department of Personnel and the position of personnel specialist from the City's Civil Service Salary Ordinance. 172 NOVEMBER 12, 1996 Upon motion the meeting adjourned. ADOPTED: November 26, 1996 Cit Clerk ( bfgy6r