HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-21-2017MARCH 21, 2017
At a Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners, held on Tuesday, March 21, 2017, at 5:30
p.m., in the Commission Chambers of City Hall located at 300 South 5th Street, Mayor Harless
presided, and upon call of the roll by the City Clerk, the following answered to their names:
Commissioners Abraham, Holland, Rhodes, Wilson and Mayor Harless (5).
INVOCATION
Commissioner Abraham gave the invocation.
MINUTES
Commissioner Abraham offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Holland, that the reading of
the Minutes for the March 14, 2017, City Commission meeting be waived and that the Minutes
of said meeting prepared by the City Clerk be approved as written.
Adopted upon call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Holland, Rhodes, Wilson and
Mayor Harless (5).
MUNICIPAL ORDER(S)
ADOPT PHA ANNUAL PLAN FOR SECTION 8 HOUSING
Commissioner Holland offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Abraham, that a Municipal
Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER ADOPTING "CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY,
PUBLIC HOUSING AGENCY ANNUAL PLAN FOR SECTION 8 HOUSING CHOICE
VOUCHER PROGRAM FOR FISCAL YEAR 2017", be adopted.
Adopted upon call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Holland, Rhodes, Wilson and
Mayor Harless (5). M.O.#1957; BK 10
ADOPT REVISED SECTION 8 HOUSING UTILITY ALLOWANCES
Commissioner Rhodes offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Wilson, that a Municipal
Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER ADOPTING REVISIONS OF THE UTILITY
ALLOWANCES FOR THE SECTION 8 HOUSING PROGRAM AS REQUIRED BY THE
HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 1974, AS REVISED," be adopted.
Adopted upon call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Holland, Rhodes, Wilson and
Mayor Harless (5). M.O.#1958; BK 10
ORDINANCE(S) — ADOPTION
AMEND ORDINANCE TO ALLOW MICROBREWERIES TO SELL ON SUNDAYS
Commissioner Wilson offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Rhodes, that the Board of
Commissioners adopt an Ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 6,
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES OF THE PADUCAH CODE OF ORDINANCES." This
Ordinance is summarized as follows: The City of Paducah hereby amends Section 6-4,
Permissible Operating Hours, of Chapter 6, Alcoholic Beverages of the Code of Ordinances, to
allow on -premises consumption at microbreweries which hold a NQ -4 Retail Malt Beverage
Drink License on Sundays from 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. It also provides that microbreweries
which hold a NQ -Retail Malt Beverage Package License to sell on Sundays from 11:00 a.m. to
10:00 P.M.
Adopted upon call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Holland, Rhodes, Wilson and
Mayor Harless (5). ORD. 2017-3-8481; BK 35
Russell Hobbs, citizen, spoke in opposition to the amendment to the alcoholic beverage
ordinance.
PRESENTATIONS) BY STAFF
911 COMMUNICATION SERVICES DEPARTMENT
911 Communication Services Director Ed McManus gave a report on the activities of the
department since he took over in the October of 2016. In regards to 911 Phase I project, which
includes the CAD and telephony system, progress is being made. A teleconference is held with
consultant, Federal Engineering, every Friday. The RFP should be ready to advertise for bids in
about 90 days. A 30 day response time will be given to vendors.
When he first started, he asked all employees to complete internal surveys and sent surveys to
the agencies which receive 911 services. He held one-on-one interviews with employees and
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directors from the agencies. From the responses he determined that employee priorities are job
security, stability and direction. They also want better communication and supervisor
empowerment. These outcomes will result in on-going supervisor training through the
Department of Criminal Justice. Creation of a Facebook page will be a tool used for employee
recognition and agency promotion.
E-911 building improvements, such as window installation, is being discussed with the
Engineering -Public Works department.
COMMENTS
COMMENTS FROM CITY MANAGER
• There has been some feedback from residents about the new recycling area on State Street.
He will be meeting with Freedom Waste tomorrow. Freedom is working on improving the
area and operations.
• The process of street markings to help prohibit some of the on -street parking near the
intersection of Broadway and Lone Oak Road will start this week.
• Improvements have begun on Campbell Street between 6t' and 8t' streets to make it safer for
people who attend events at the pavilion.
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Mayor Harless offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Wilson, that the meeting be
adjourned at approximately 6:06 p.m. All in favor. Motion carried.
ADOPTED: March 28, 2017
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