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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/27/93APRIL 27, 1993 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, April 27, 1993, Mayor Montgomery presided, and upon call of the roll the following answered to their names: Mayor Montgomery, Commissioners Feezor, Grumley, Hornsby and Taylor (5). PUBLIC FORUM Mayor Montgomery presented a Plaque of Appreciation to Frank Brown, Jr. for nine years of service to the City of Paducah. Mr. Brown retired as Executive Director of the Human Right Commission. His service was from January 1, 1984 to April 1, 1993. MINUTES Commissioner Feezor offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Grumley, that the reading of the Minutes for April 20, 1993, be waived and that the Minutes of said meeting(s) prepared by the City Clerk be approved as written. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Feezor, Grumley, Hornsby, Taylor and Mayor Montgomery (5). MOTIONS CEMETERY LOTS Commissioner Grumley offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Feezor, that the Board of Commissioners approve the sale of the following cemetery lot(s) and that the City Clerk be authorized to execute a Deed of Conveyance for said cemetery grave(s): 1. Wesley Burnett, Rushing Addition to Oak Grove ✓ Cemetery, Sec. 6, Lot 165 SW, in the amount of $225.00 (Receipt No. 1469) 2. Mayme C. Garner, Rushing Addition to Oak Grove Cemetery, Sec. 6, Lot 161 SW, in the amount of $225.00 (Receipt No. 1471) 3. John E. Misher, Rushing Addition to Oak Grove ,/ Cemetery, Sec. 6, Lot 177 SW, in the amount of $225.00 (Receipt No. 1461) Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Feezor, Grumley, Hornsby, Taylor and Mayor Montgomery (5). MUNICIPAL ORDERS PERSONNEL CHANGES Commissioner Hornsby offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Taylor 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 Feezor, Grumley, Hornsby, Taylor and Mayor Montgomery (5). 469 DISCUSSIONS Rhonda Lee -James, Director of Community Planning and Development, updated the Board on the three following topics: A. Littleville The department has completed a door to door ✓ survey for relocation of residents of the areas with surface water drainage problems and/or lack of sanitary sewers. She said a very good response of participation was received from the residents in these areas. In order to apply for the Community Development Block Grant Ms. James will need: 1. Statistical information 2. Willingness from residents to participate 3. Effectiveness - guarantee that residents will not be allowed to live in this area again. To strengthen the approval of the application, the City will need to match funds from the State. This can be done in various ways such as demolition and/or the procuring of vacant land. There is not a specific match requirement, but the State needs to know that the City is dedicated to this project. B. Day Care Center & Senior Citizens Center The Board was updated on these projects. Pat Kerr, architect, has completed his work and drawings. Ms. James submitted cost estimates to the Board and told them she is ready to start the bidding of the jobs as soon as she receives formal approval from the State. The City has previously received grants to help with the funding of these projects. EXECUTIVE SESSION Commissioner Taylor offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Hornsby, that the Board go into closed session for discussion of matters pertaining to the following topics: Collective bargaining with public employees; as permitted by KRS 61.810(1)(e). 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 Feezor, Grumley, Hornsby, Taylor and Mayor Montgomery (5). Commissioner Grumley offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Feezor, to conclude Executive Session and reconvene in Open Session, whereupon the Mayor called the meeting back to order. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Feezor, Grumley, Hornsby, Taylor and Mayor Montgomery (5).i DISCUSSIONS POLICE DEPARTMENT INQUIRY REPORT BY THE CITY MANAGER Commissioner Grumley offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Feezor, that the Board accept the City of Paducah J Police Department Inquiry Report furnished by the City Manager, James Pennington. (A copy of this report is attached.) Before the Assistant City Clerk called for a vote the following people spoke on the behalf of Capt. Bill Gordon: Rev. W. G. Harvey Kay Martin, Carlisle Co. Sheriff Will Martin, Carlisle Co. Sheriff's Dept. Sheriff Mike Riley, Hickman Co. 470 Joe Cleary, President of NAACP, spoke of internal problems within the Police Department. Officer Stefan Jagoe gave explanation as to the reason he went to The Paducah Sun and did not follow the Police Department's news media policy implemented by Chief McGinty. After a lengthy discussion, a vote for the motion was called for by the Mayor. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Feezor, Grumley, Hornsby, Taylor and Mayor Montgomery (5). Upon motion the meeting was adjourned. APPROVED: May 4, 1993 6 s-a-�� Asst. City Clerk Mayor The City Clerk did not attend this meeting. Tammy Brock, Assistant City Clerk, attended and took the minutes.