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Home My WebLink About10/27/92375 OCTOBER 27, 1992 ROLL CALL At Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners held in the Commission Chambers at City Hall at 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, October 27, 1992, Mayor Montgomery presided, and upon call of the roll by the City Clerk, the following answ red to their names: Commissioners Feezor, Grumley, Hornsby Taylor and Mayor Montgomery (5). MINUTES Commissioner Feezor offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Grumley, that the reading of the minutes for October 20, 1992, 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, Taylor and Mayor Montgomery (5). PUBLIC FORUM Gertrude Schramm, a resident of Colonial Drive, told the Commission she does not consider it fair that she has been charged a $3,650 sewer tap fee since others in her neighborhood were charged $2,000 a few years ago to tap onto the city sewer and were allowed to make installment payments to the City for payment of same. She said the lump sum payment which she is required to make is working a financial hardship on her. The Board directed the City Manager to look into this matter and advise Ms. Schramm of his findings. ~` Marvin McGregor of Bethel Street told the Commissioner that its recently adopted policy requiring bagging of leaves is working a hardship on him because he is a senior citizen and is physically unable to bag his leaves. Tenny Garland of 750 Main Street also told the Commission the same thing about bagging his leaves. The Commission told these gentlemen that the City has made arrangements to take care of its senior citizens and told them to call the City Manager and he will arrange to have their leaves picked up. "Y Tom Massie asked the Commission if they would agree to divide the city into wards if the form of government is changed in the upcoming November election. The Commissioner told him they would abide by the wishes of the public regarding this matter. L.A. Jones briefly addressed the Commission about the possibility of ward representation after the election. APPOINTMENTS PADUCAH-McCRACKEN COUNTY SENIOR CITIZENS INC. Mayor Montgomery made the following appointment: "WHEREAS, subject to the approval of the Board of Commissioners, I hereby make the following appointments to Paducah -McCracken County Senior Citizens, Inc: I hereby appoint Forest Edwards to replace Olin Bryant, whose term has expired. This term sill expire July 1, 1995; and I hereby appoint Winifred (Winn) Huyck to complete the unexpired term of James Mayer, who has resigned. This term will expire July 1, 1993." Commissioner Grumley offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Feezor, that the Board of Commissioner approve the action of Mayor Montgomery in appointing Forest Edwards and Winifred 376 Huyck as members of Paducah -McCracken County Senior Citizens, Inc. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Grumley, Hornsby, Taylor and Mayor Montgomery (5). COMMISSIONERS OF WATER WORKS (BOARD) Mayor Montgomery made the following appointment: "WHEREAS, in accordance with Section 32.21 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Paducah, I hereby, subject to the approval of the Board of Commissioners, reappoint Harold Alston to an additional term as a member of the Commissioners of Water Works. The this term will expire January 6, 1996." Commissioner Hornsby offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Taylor, that the Board of Commissioners approve the action of Mayor Montgomery in reappointing Harold Alston as a member of the Commissioners of Water Works. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Feezor, Grumley, Hornsby, Taylor and Mayor Montgomery (5). 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) Swift & Staley Mechanical Contractors Inc. 2. Performance, Labor & Material Bond - H&G Construction Co. Inc. v 3. Executed Agreement between City & H&G Construction Co. for construction of Information Park Sewer Extension 4. Executed Construction Agreement between City & Operle Crane Company for construction of Emergency Communications Tower General 5. Paducah Water Works Gene Ledger Balance Sheet ending 9-30-92 Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Feezor, Grumley, Hornsby, Taylor and Mayor Montgomery (5). MUNICIPAL ORDERS PERSONNEL CHANGES Commissioner Feezor offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Grumley, that upon the recommendation of the City Manager, the Board of Commissioners orders the following personnel changes: (SEE MUNICIPAL ORDER BOOK) Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Feezor, Grumley, Hornsby, Taylor and Mayor Montgomery (5). ORDINANCES - EMERGENCY MARKET HOUSE BUILDING PAINTING & REPAIRS Commissioner Taylor offered motion, seconded by Commissioner .Hornsby, that the Board of Commissioners introduce and adopt an ordinance entitled, ""AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE PROPOSAL OF RAY BLACK & SON, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $22,413.00 FOR REPAIRS AND PAINTING OF MARKET HOUSE BUILDING, 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 Feezor, Grumley, Hornsby, Taylor and Mayor Montgomery (5). ORDINANCE - REINTRODUCTION REZONE PROPERTY ON JACKSON STREET Commissioner Taylor offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Grumley, that the Board of Commissioners remove from the table and re -introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE FINAL REPORT OF THE PADUCAH PLANNING COMMISSION RESPECTING THE REZONING OF PROPERTY LOCATED ON JACKSON STREET, AND AMENDING THE PADUCAH ZONING ORDINANCE SO AS TO EFFECT SUCH REZONING". This ordinance is summarized as follows: Rezoning property located on Jackson Street, and directing an amendment to the Paducah Zoning Ordinance, and rezoning this property from R-4, High Density Residential Zone, to B-1, Service and Convenience Zone. Mayor Montgomery disqualified herself from discussion on this issue and Mayor Protem Feezor presided. Discussion was held as follows: v Hon. J.V. Kerley, counsel for Jackson Street property owners opposing rezoning, addressed the Commission concerning this rezoning. He alleged conflict of interest by the law firm of Denton & Keuler, who serve the City Commission as Corporation Counsel, and who also represent the property owner who is attempting to have the City Commission rezone the Jackson Street property. He urged the Commission to consider whether this issue should be remanded to the Planning Commission due to the above conflict. The Commission elected to hear arguments and not remand the issue to the Planning Commission. Arguments were then heard by Hon. Mark Whitlow, counsel for KPT, Inc. a Kentucky Corporation owned by Resa Danesh, who is attempting to have the Jackson Street property rezoned, and by Hon. J:V. Kerley, counsel for Jackson Street residents opposing the rezoning. Don Pepper, a Jackson Street resident opposing rezoning, also addressed the Commission. ORDINANCES - ADOPTION AMEND CHAPTER 27 - SOLID WASTE Commissioner Feezor offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Grumley, that the Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE ABOLISHING CHAPTER 27, REFUSE, AND CREATING CHAPTER 27, SOLID WASTE, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY". This ordinance revises the method for solid waste collection from residences and businesses; specifies the use of mobile cart containers and pick-up points; requires bagging of leaves; prohibits certain deposits and open burning. Penalty Section 8.2. "Any person or identity found guilty of violating any provision of the ordinance shall be imprisoned or fined, or both, for such term and amount as is permitted by the Kentucky Penal Code (KRS Chapters 500 and 534)." Fee Section 9.3. "Services will be provided at such fees or charges as the City Commissioners may establish from time to time by Municipal Order." Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Feezor, Grumley, Hornsby and Mayor Montgomery (4). Commissioner Taylor voted nay (1). PURCHASE VEHICLE FOR SOLID WASTE DIVISION Commissioner Grumley offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Feezor, that the Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE BID OF McBRIDE MACK SALES INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $93,821.00 FOR PURCHASE OF ONE NEW HEIL FORMULA 5000 REAR LOADER, 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. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Feezor, Grumley, Hornsby, Taylor and Mayor Montgomery (5). �+ PURCHASE 9,000 ROLLOUT REFUSE CONTAINERS Commissioner Hornsby offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Taylor, that the Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance 3.7 7 378 entitled, "AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE BID OF AMERI-KART CORPORATION/STRINGFELLOW INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $383,940.00 FOR SALE TO THE CITY OF PADUCAH OF 9,000 96 -GALLON ROLLOUT TRASH CONTAINERS, 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. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Feezor, Grumley, Hornsby, Taylor and Mayor Montgomery (5). DISCUSSIONS 1. Solid Waste Fees. David Harvell, Public Works Director, v gave a presentation about proposed solid waste fees/charges, using a pie chart and graph to illustrate fees, revenues and expenditures, etc. Mayor Montgomery asked Mr. Harvell for additional information to justify proposed charges for pickup of more than one container at the same location at the same time. Mr. Harvell will have this information at the next Commission Meeting. v 2. Mayor Montgomery told the Commission she has received an inquiry from Dwayne Stice, PATS Director, concerning bus service from Wednesday evening through Sunday evening during the Quilters' Convention. The Commission approved this service and agreed to pay the City's share of the costs to be incurred. V 3. Mayor Montgomery told the Commission she has received a request from Parks and Leisure Services to extend an invitation to host the Kentucky Senior Games in September, 1995. The Commission approved this request. \, 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: Future sale or acquisition of a specific parcel(s) of real estate, as permitted by KRS 61.810(1)(b); Proposed or pending litigation, as permitted by KRS 61.810(1)(c); 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(l)(f). Adopted on call°of the roll,, yeas, Commissioners Feezor, Grumley,-Hornsby, Taylor and,Mayor Montgomery (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. APPROVED: November 10, 1992 O ity Jerk Mayor