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Home My WebLink About11/23/93NOVEMBER 23, 1993 ROLL CALL At Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners held in the Commission Chambers at City Hall at 7reside00 ., Tuesday, call of November 23, 1993, Mayor Montgomery p aP on the roll by the City Clerk, the following answered to their names: Commissioners Feezor, Grumley, Hornsby, and Mayor Montgomery (4). Commissioner Taylor was absent (1). PUBLIC FORUM Jimmy D. Mills, a Street Department employee, protested the dress code which he said is being proposed by the City Manager to go into effect on January 11 1994. He said this code would affect only the following departments: Public Works, Parks & Leisure Services, Environmental & Engineering Department. He said the present voluntary code is working well and that some employees do not wish to wear uniforms to work as proposed by the mandatory policy. He said the proposed mandatory code would affect only AFSCME employees. The Mayor and Commissioners discussed this situation with Mr. Mills and pointed out that this dress code has not been established at this time and is still in the planning stage. MINUTES Commissioner Feezor offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Grumley, that the reading of the minutes for November 16, 1993, be waived that the minutes of said meetings prepared by the City Clerk be approved as written. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Feezor, Grumley, Hornsby, and Mayor Montgomery (4). APPOINTMENTS PADUCAH TRANSIT AUTHORITY Mayor Montgomery made the following appointment: "WHEREAS, subject to the approval of the Board of Commissioners, I hereby appoint Michael W. Gish as a member of the Paducah Transit Authority to complete the term of Rev. Tim Taylor, who has resigned. This term will expire June 30, 1995." Commissioner Feezor offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Grumley, that the Board of Commissioners approve the action of Mayor Montgomery is appointing Michael W. Gish as a member of the Paducah Transit Authority. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Feezor, Grumley, Hornsby, and Mayor Montgomery (4). ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR & ELECTRICIANS' EXAMINING BOARD Mayor Montgomery made the following appointment: "WHEREAS, the terms of Erle Tremper, James Lockett, Don Edwards and Myron Collier have expired as members of the Electrical Contractor and Electrician's Examining Board; and WHEREAS, subject to the approval of the Board of Commissioners, I hereby reappoint Mr. Tremper, Mr. Lockett, Mr. Edwards and Mr. Collier as members of said Board, which terms will expire August 31, 1995". Commissioner Grumley offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Feezor, that the Board of Commissioners approve the action of Mayor Montgomery in reappointing Erle Tremper, James Lockett, Don Edwards and Myron Collier as members of the Electrical Contractor and Electricians' Examining Board. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Feezor, Grumley, Hornsby, and Mayor Montgomery (4). *** See Appt. @ BUILDING CODE OF APPEALS end of Mayor Montgomery made the following appointment: "WHEREAS, the terms of Bill Marcum and Donnie McKinney have expired as Minutes. members of the Building Code of Appeals, I hereby, subject to IS , 601 NOVEMBER 23, 1993 the approval of the Board of Commissioners, reappoint Mr. Marcum and Mr. McKinney to said Board, which terms will expire September 14, 1996". Commissioner Hornsby offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Feezor, that the Board of Commissioners approve the action of Mayor Montgomery in reappointing Bill Marcum and Donnie McKinney as members of the Building Code of Appeals. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Feezor, Grumley, Hornsby, and Mayor Montgomery (4). ,I MOTIONS � R & F DOCUMENTS Commissioner Grumley offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Feezor, that the following documents be received and filed: 1. Certificate(s) of Insurance: a) Bud Davis Construction b) Buford Heating & Air Conditioning Inc. c) Tri-State Industrial Service 2. Deed In Lieu of Foreclosure between West Paducah Terminal ✓ Inc. and the City for the use and benefit of. Paducah Water Works 3. City of Paducah Annual Budget Fiscal Year July 1, 1993 - June 30, 1994 Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Feezor, Grumley, Hornsby, and Mayor Montgomery (4). MUNICIPAL ORDERS 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. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Feezor, Grumley, Hornsby, and Mayor Montgomery (4). ORDINANCES - EMERGENCY AMEND SEC. 2-47(B), NONCIVIL SERVICE Commissioner Feezor offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Grumley, that the Board of Commissioners introduce and adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 2-47(B), NONCIVIL SERVICE, DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL AND ENGINEERING SERVICES, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY". This ordinance is summarized as follows: Creating the following positions in the Department of Environmental and Engineering Services: Chief Operator and Wastewater Treatment Maintenance Supervisor. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Feezor, Grumley, Hornsby, and Mayor Montgomery (4). ORDINANCE NO. 93-11-5041, ORD.BK. 25, PAGE 33q. AMEND SEC. 10-55, CIVIL SERVICE Commissioner Grumley offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Feezor, that the Board of Commissioners introduce and adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 10-55, CIVIL SERVICE, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY". This ordinance is summarized as follows: ✓ Abolishing the positions of Wastewater Treatment Superintendent and Operations Laboratory Supervisor and creating the position of Laboratory Technician in the Wastewater Treatment Division. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Feezor, Grumley, Hornsby, and Mayor Montgomery (4). ORDINANCE NO. 93-11-5042, ORD.BK. 25, PAGE 339 . 602 NOVEMBER 23, 1993 ORDINANCES - INTRODUCTION ING ON OF FIRE Commissioner Hornsby offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Grumley, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE 93-7-4974, ACCEPTING THE PROPOSAL OF KENTUCKY LEAGUE OF CITIES TO FINANCE THE ACQUISITION OF SEVEN FIRE TRUCKS, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE ALL REVISED DOCUMENTS RELATING TO SAME". This ordinance is summarized as follows: Accepting the proposal of Kentucky League of Cities in the revised amount of $1,293,695 for financing the acquisition of seven new fire trucks, and authorizing the Mayor to execute all revised documents relating to same. ACCEPT BID FOR CARDBOARD REFUSE CONTAINERS FOR RECYCLING Commissioner Feezor offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Grumley, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE BID OF STATEWIDE WELDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $28,700.00 FOR PURCHASE OF FIFTY FRONT LOADING CARDBOARD -ONLY REFUSE CONTAINERS FOR THE CARDBOARD RECYCLING PROGRAM, FOR USE BY THE.PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT, SOLID WASTE DIVISION, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR SAME" The foregoing title summarizes the contents of this ordinance. ORDINANCES - ADOPTION BUILDING INSPECTION SERVICE CONTRACT FOR CALVERT CITY Commissioner Grumley offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Feezor, that the Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CALVERT CITY, KENTUCKY, AND THE CITY OF PADUCAH FOR BUILDING INSPECTION SERVICES FOR THE CITY OF CALVERT CITY". The foregoing title summarizes the contents of this ordinance. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Feezor, Grumley, Hornsby, and Mayor Montgomery (4). ORDINANCE NO. 93-11-5043, ORD.BK. 25, PAGE 34-2. DISCUSSIONS CITY MANAGER: 1. Fleet Maintenance Agreement between PATS and the City. reported that an agreement has been reached. The City Manager will present it to the Commission for approval. Ms. Cole said the PATS Board has already approved contents of agreement. 2. Holiday Lighting Program. Christmas lights are being - strung downtown at this time and no problems have been encountered. 3. Reiterated the refuse collection schedule for this week (Thanksgiving). 4. Bagged Leaves are being picked up. Crews worked last weekend and will work this weekend. He said leaf pickup will be from December 6 at 7:30 a.m. through December 17 for the eligible elderly and handicapped. There are approximately 150 eligible people on the elderly and handicapped list for leaf pickup. A pickup schedule will be sent to them. Commissioner Hornsby asked that the closing at 2:30 p.m. on Saturdays be approximately 4:00 p.m. Don Harper, agreed with this suggestion and said open until 4:00 p.m. on Saturday. MAYOR MONTGOMERY: 8th Street compost area extended until Street Superintendent, this area will be kept 1. Festival of Lights this Saturday evening. Invited everyone to attend. ...v .nm�.�.: ,,..,, ,,...I,.,» �r�i.,• L moi_«. i ,... N 603 NOVEMBER 23, 1993 2. Requested that no one send gifts or donations to elected officials this Christmas because of new Ethics legislation being discussed by the General Assembly. She asked that those wishing to make donations to please make a gift to charity instead. 3. Discussed request for funds from the Kentucky Municipal Clerks Association for the State Convention to be held at ✓ Kentucky Dam Village April 27-29, 1994. Asked the City Manager to decide the amount of the donation. Commission concurred. Commissioner Feezor asked the City Manager when the previously requested financial report will be ready. Mr. Pennington said he hopes to have the first report ready in December. EXECUTIVE SESSION Commissioner Hornsby offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Grumley, that the Board go into closed session for discussion of matters pertaining to the following topics.- 1. opics: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 Feezor, Grumley, Hornsby, and Mayor Montgomery (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: December 7, 1993 Cit Clerk *APPOINTMENT Mayor Montgomery made the following appointment: "WHEREAS, subject to the approval of the Board of Commissioners, I hereby reappoint Richard P. Brown as a member of the Urban Renewal & Community Development Agency, whibh term will expire February 23, 1996." Commissiner Feezor offered motion, seconed by Commissioner Grumley, that the Board of Commissioners approve the action of Mayor Montgomery in reappointing Richard P. Brown as a member of the Urban Renewal $ Community Development Agency, Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Feezor, Grumley, Hornsby and Mayor Montgomery (4). "}�