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Home My WebLink About09/11/07299 SEPTEMBER 11, 2007 At a Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners, held on Tuesday, September 11, 2007, at 5:30 p.m., Mayor Paxton presided, and upon call of the roll by the City Clerk, the following answered to their names: Commissioners Coleman, Kaler, Watkins, and Mayor Paxton (4). Commissioner Smith was absent. MOMENT OF SILENCE A moment of silence was held in remembrance of the events that happened on September 11, 2001. PRESENTATIONS SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST PROCLAMATION Mayor Paxton read a proclamation proclaiming the week of September 16 through 22'd as Surgical Technologist Week. FAMILY DAY PROCLAMATION Mayor Paxton read a proclamation proclaiming September 24, 2007 as "Family Day - A day to eat dinner with your children". CITY OF PADUCAH SPOTLIGHT Pam Spencer introduced the Commission to Aynex Mercado. Aynex works at the Texaco Station Visitors Center helping visitors locate the art galleries, restaurants, and answering general questions in the Lower Town area. Hours of the Station are 12:00 to 3:00 Tuesday through Sunday. MINUTES Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Kaler, that the reading of the Minutes for August 28th, 2007, be waived and that the Minutes of said meetings prepared by the City Clerk be approved as written. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Kaler, Watkins, and Mayor Paxton (4). MOTIONS R & F DOCUMENTS Commissioner Kaler offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman that the following documents be received and filed: DOCUMENTS 1. Contracts/Agreements: (a) Satisfaction and Release Agreement with McCracken County and AAA Fabricators (2007-7-7304) (b) Sungard HTE for Naviline Software Program (2007-8-7315) (c) Uppertown Heritage Foundation to Assist with Grant Requirements (No ordinance required -under $20,000) (d) River Heritage Museum to Assist with Grant Requirements (2007-8-7322) (e) Kingston's Portables for the City's Requirement of Portable Toilet Services for the 2007-2008 Fiscal Year (No ordinance required -under $20,000) (f) Civil Design Group, Inc. for Required Modifications to the Agreement for Olivet Church Road Improvement Project (2007-8-7321) 2. Electric Plant Board d/b/a Paducah Power System Financial Statements for Years Ended June 30, 2007 and 2006 3. Paducah Water Works Financial Highlights for July 2007 BIDS PARKS SERVICES PLAYGROUND BONDED RUBBER SURFACING AND INSTALLATION 1. Premier Playscapes 2. Sport Surface Specialties 3. David Williams & Associates 4. Child Safe 5. Kidz Zone ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT 300 SEPTEMBER 11, 2007 GREENWAY TRAILS PEDESTRIAN FOOTBRIDGE 1. Wilkins Construction Company, Inc. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT FRONT LOADING REFUSE CONTAINERS 1. Wastequip/Holt 2. Rehrig Pacific Company 3. Otto Environmental Systems PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT RESIDENTIAL REFUSE CONTAINERS 1. Otto Environmental Systems 2. Ameri-Kart 3. Municipal Equipment 4. Rehrig Pacific 5. Schaefer Systems International, Inc. POLICE DEPARTMENT IN -CAR DIGITAL CAMERA SYSTEM 1. Integrian 2. ICOP 3. PC Mall Gov 4. MPH 5. Safety Vision 6. Apollo 7. Digital Ally 8. Kustom Signal 9. L-3 Communications Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Kaler, Watkins, and Mayor Paxton (4). APPROVE ASSIGNMENT FOR ARCADE THEATRE PROJECT Commissioner Watkins offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that the City of Paducah approve the assignment of the Memorandum of Understanding between Sharon Graves and Brent Lamo and the City of Paducah pertaining to incentives for the Arcade Theatre Project and that pursuant to the aforesaid Memorandum of Understanding said Graves and Lamo shall remain bound by all obligations therein. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Kaler, Watkins, and Mayor Paxton (4). MUNICIPAL ORDERS PERSONNEL CHANGES Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Kaler, that upon the recommendation of the City Manager, the Board of Commissioners of the City of Paducah order that the personnel changes on the following list be approved. (SEE MUNICIPAL ORDER BOOK) Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Kaler, Watkins, and Mayor Paxton (4). ADJUST CLASSIFICATION/PAY SCHEDULE AND TABLE -3 PAY RANGES Commissioner Kaler offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that a Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION/PAY SCHEDULE TABLE FOR PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT AND AMENDING TABLE 3 PAY RANGES FOR THE EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY TO BE IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE EEO -1 JOB CLASSIFICATION," be adopted. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Kaler, Watkins, and Mayor Paxton (4). M.O.#1313; BK 7; PG 301 SEPTEMBER 11, 2007 ORDINANCE — ADOPTION APPROVE INFILL DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT FOR WESTWOOD HILLS SUBDIVISION Commissioner Watkins offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Kaler, that the Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A RESIDENTIAL INFILL DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH SHEPHERDS NEST, LLC." This ordinance is summarized as follows: The City Commission does hereby approve the Residential Infill Development Agreement to be executed by and between the City of Paducah and Shepherds Nest, LLC for a tract of real property known as Westwood Hill located off of Pines Road. The Mayor of the City of Paducah, Kentucky, is hereby authorized to execute the infill agreement for and in behalf of the City of Paducah, Kentucky. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Kaler, Watkins, and Mayor Paxton (4). ORD.#2007-9-7323; BK 31; PG CONTRACT AMENDMENT FOR COMPREHENSIVE PLAN Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Kaler, that the Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A CONTRACT AMENDMENT WITH KENDIG KEAST COLLABORATIVE, (FORMERLY LANE KENDIG, INC.), FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE 2025 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAME." This ordinance is summarized as follows: That the City of Paducah hereby approves a Contract Amendment for additional planning services for the development of the 2025 Comprehensive Plan Update with Kendig Keast Collaborative, (formerly Lane Kendig, Inc.), in an amount not to exceed $9,600, therefore, increasing the total contract amount to $109,600.00, and authorizes the Mayor to execute a contract for same. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Kaler, Watkins, and Mayor Paxton (4). ORD.#2007-9-7324; BK 31; PG APPROVE CONTRACT FOR PADUCAH AREA TRANSIT FUNDING Commissioner Kaler offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that the Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH PADUCAH AREA TRANSIT SYSTEM FOR PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION SERVICES." This ordinance is summarized as follows: That the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute a contract with Paducah Area Transit System in the amount of $250,000.00 for public transportation services for the Paducah/McCracken County area. This contract expires June 30, 2008. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Kaler, Watkins, and Mayor Paxton (4). ORD.#2007-9-7325; BK 31; PG APPROVE CONTRACT FOR GREATER PADUCAH PARTNERS FOR PROGRESS AND GPEDC FUNDING Commissioner Watkins offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that the Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH GREATER PADUCAH PARTNERS FOR PROGRESS AND GPEDC FOR SPECIFIC SERVICES." This ordinance is summarized as follows: That the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute a contract with Greater Paducah Partners for Progress and GPEDC in the amount of $300,000.00 for specific services for the Paducah area. This contract shall expire June 30, 2008. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Kaler, Watkins, and Mayor Paxton (4). ORD.#2007-9-7326; BK 31; PG APPROVE CONTRACT FOR PADUCAH MAIN STREET FUNDING Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Kaler, that the Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH PADUCAH MAIN STREET FOR SPECIFIC SERVICES." This ordinance is summarized as follows: That the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute a 302 SEPTEMBER 11, 2007 contract with Paducah Main Street, in the amount of $125,000, for specific services for the Paducah area. This contract expires June 30, 2008. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Kaler, Watkins, and Mayor Paxton (4). ORD.#2007-9-7327; BK 31; PG ORDINANCES — INTRODUCTION AMEND ORDINANCE SECTION 78-33 SICK LEAVE ENTITLEMENT Commissioner Kaler offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 33, SICK LEAVE OF CHAPTER 78, PERSONNEL OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY." This ordinance is summarized as follows: The City of Paducah hereby amends sick leave entitlement to a month in which an employee is paid for twelve days or more shall be considered a month of service. APPROVE CONTRACT TO PURCHASE FRONT -LOADING REFUSE CONTAINERS Commissioner Watkins offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE BID OF WASTEQUIP/HOLT FOR THE PURCHASE OF FRONT- LOADING REFUSE CONTAINERS AND, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR SAME." This ordinance is summarized as follows: The City of Paducah accepts the bid of Wastequip/Holt in an amount not to exceed $75,000.00, for furnishing the City with front -loading refuse containers, of various sizes, for use by the Public Works Department/Solid Waste Division, and authorizes the Mayor to execute a contract for same. APPROVE CONTRACT TO PURCHASE RESIDENTIAL REFUSE CONTAINERS Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Kaler, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE BID OF AMERI-KART FOR THE PURCHASE OF RESIDENTAL REFUSE CONTAINERS AND, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR SAME." This ordinance is summarized as follows: That the City of Paducah accepts the bid of Ameri-Kart in an amount not to exceed $233,000.00, for furnishing the City with 5,000 96 -gallon residential refuse containers, for use by the Public Works Department/Solid Waste Division, and authorizes the Mayor to execute a contract for same. APPROVE CONTRACT FOR PLAYGROUND SAFETY RESURFACING PROJECT Commissioner Kaler offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF BONDED RUBBER SURFACING FOR INSTALLATION AT NOBLE PARK, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR SAME." This ordinance is summarized as follows: The City of Paducah accepts the bid of Sport Surface Specialties, in the amount of $61,052.70, for purchase of bonded rubber surfacing for installation at the southern playground in Noble Park, and authorizes the Mayor to execute a contract for same. AMEND ORDINANCE CHAPTER 18 BUILDING REGULATIONS Commissioner Watkins offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 18, `BUILDINGS AND BUILDING REGULATIONS, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY." This ordinance is summarized as follows: An ordinance amending Buildings and Building Regulations for the City of Paducah by adopting the most recent edition of the State Building and Residential Codes and reducing the number of Building Code Appeals Board Members from seven to five. APPROVE CONTRACT FOR GREENWAY TRAILS PEDESTRIAN FOOTBRIDGE Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Kaler, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE 303 SEPTEMBER 11, 2007 ACCEPTING THE BID OF WILKINS CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC., FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A PEDESTRIAN FOOTBRIDGE AS PART OF THE GREENWAY TRAIL AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR SAME." This ordinance is summarized as follows: That the City of Paducah accepts the bid of Wilkins Construction Company, Inc., in the amount of $178,939.00, for construction of a pedestrian footbridge as part of the greenway trail and authorizes the Mayor to execute a contract for same. APPROVE CONTRACT FOR PURCHASE OF IN -CAR DIGITAL CAMERAS !' Commissioner Kaler offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE BID OF L-3 COMMUNICATIONS, FOR THE PURCHASE OF AN IN -CAR DIGITAL CAMERA SYSTEM, FOR USE BY THE POLICE DEPARTMENT, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR SAME." This ordinance is summarized as follows: That the City of Paducah accepts the bid of L- 3 Communications in an amount not to exceed $51,448.50 for the purchase of an in -car digital camera system for use by the Police Department, and authorizes the Mayor to execute a contract for same. OCCUPATIONAL LICENSE (EMPLOYEE PAYROLL WITHHOLDING TAX) AMENDMENT SECTION 106-182 Commissioner Watkins offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Kaler, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SEC. 106-182, LICENSE FEE IMPOSED, OF CHAPTER 106, TAXATION OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY." This ordinance is read in full as follows: That the City of Paducah hereby amends Sec. 106- 182, "License Fee Imposed" of Chapter 106, "Taxation", of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Paducah, Kentucky, to read as follows: "Sec. 106-182. License Fee Imposed. a) There is hereby levied and imposed a license fee upon all persons engaged in any occupation, trade or profession, as defined in section 106-181, in the city, for the privilege of engaging in such occupation, trade or profession, which license fee shall be measured by 2 percent of the gross salaries, wages, commissions and other compensation earned by such persons on and after October 1, 2005. b) This or-dinanee shall take eff-eet on Oeteber- 1, 2005, provided however-, that the employee lieense fee of two per-een4 her-ein, shall by operation of this ordinance alone, be-au4e tieally r-edueed to 1 17h-Per-een4 e€feetive Oetebe -1, 2008.2 FY2008 PROPERTY TAX LEVY Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Kaler, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE FIXING THE LEVIES AND RATES OF TAXATION ON ALL PROPERTY IN THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY, SUBJECT TO TAXATION FOR MUNICIPAL PURPOSES AND FOR SCHOOL PURPOSES FOR THE PERIOD FROM JULY 1, 2007, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2008, WITH THE PURPOSES OF SAID TAXES HEREUNDER DEFINED". • a' • ell" General Fund of the City Real Property Personal Property Motor Vehicles & watercraft School Purposes Paducah Junior College Real Estate Personal Property Motor Vehicles & watercraft $0.250 $0.390 $0.390 $0.018 $0.018 $0.031 The City of Paducah shall collect the following taxes for the Board of Education: Paducah Independent School District Real Property $0.672 Personal Property $0.695 304 SEPTEMBER 11, 2007 Inventory $0.695 Total Tax Rate per $100 - real property $0.940 Total Tax Rate per $100 - personal property $1.103 Total Tax Rate per $100 — inventory $0.695 Total Tax Rate per $100 — motor vehicle & watercraft $0.421 Property taxes levied herein shall be due and payable in the following manner: In the case of tax bills which reflect an amount due of less than Three Hundred Dollars ($300.00), the payment shall be due on November 1, 2007, and shall be payable without penalty and interest until November 30, 2007. In the case of all other tax bills, payment shall be in accordance with the following provisions: ■ The first half payment shall be due on November 1, 2007, and shall be payable without penalty and interest until November 30, 2007. ■ The second half payment shall be due on February 1, 2008, and shall be payable without penalty and interest until February 29, 2008. Commissioner Kaler offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that the Board of Commissioners act as the Local Redevelopment Authority regarding an ordinance authorizing submission of the Base Reuse Plan and Homeless Assistance Plan for properties located at 2001 North 12th Street and 2956 Park Avenue. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Kaler, Watkins, and Mayor Paxton (4). ADOPT LRA PLAN Commissioner Kaler offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING AND AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF THE BASE REUSE PLAN AND THE HOMELESS ASSISTANCE PLAN FOR PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 2956 PARK AVENUE AND 2001 NORTH 12TH STREET TO THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE, DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND NATIONAL PARK SERVICES ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH ACTING AS THE LOCAL REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY; AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AGREEMENTS FOR THE AFOREMENTIONED PROPERTIES WITH NATIONAL PARK SERVICES, PADUCAH COOPERATIVE MINISTRIES AND MERRYMAN HOUSE DOMESTIC CRISIS CENTER AND ALL OTHER DOCUMENTS RELATING THERETO FOR THE EXECUTION OF THE BASE REUSE PLAN AND THE HOMELESS ASSISTANCE PLAN." This ordinance is summarized as follows: The City of Paducah acting as the Local Redevelopment Authority hereby approves the Base Reuse Plan and Homeless Assistance Plan for properties located at 2956 Park Avenue and 2001 North 12th Street declared surplus by the Department of Defense and authorizes submission of plans to the Department of Defense, Department of Housing and Urban Development and National Park Services and further authorizes the Mayor to execute agreements and all other documents contained within the plans. Mayor Paxton offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that the Board of Commissioners relinquishes their authority to serve as the Local Redevelopment Authority. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Kaler, Watkins, and Mayor Paxton (4). CITY MANAGER REPORT • Touch -a -Truck is September 13th at from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. • Meeting with the West End Association is September 13th at 7:00 p.m. • Tuesday's Commission Workshop has been cancelled due to the Mayor, City Manager and Commissioner Watkins attending the Chamber Fly -In in Washington, D.C. 305 SEPTEMBER 11, 2007 • Commission Kaler gave a presentation of the trip to Madison, WI to look at their riverfront. They also met with our consultants, JJR, to review the plans they are developing for our riverfront. COMMISSIONER CONCERNS Comm. Watkins reminded everyone of the Will Graham Festival this Friday through Sunday at the Expo Center. PUBLIC COMMENTS Mr. Gerald McKinney, a Reidland resident, expressed his concern regarding the permanency of the 2% employee payroll withhold tax. EXECUTIVE SESSION Comm. Watkins offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Kaler, 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). Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Kaler, Watkins, and Mayor Paxton (4). Upon motion the meeting adjourned. ADOPTED: September ;2.5 2007 City Clerk -, -- - 1- _;.-,-�;,.. ,� . ,.,T --